Arts & Entertainment
By ZAHRA HUBER
May 20, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Classic car fans and families alike are sure to rev up their weekend at Coconut Creek’s upcoming “Hot Rods & Hot Dogs Car Show” next month. The free community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at the Community Center, at 1100 Lyons ...
CARTERET, NJ - It was an exciting night at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Monday evening for the fourth annual Central Jersey Marquee Awards, which spotlights excellence in theater at Middlesex, Somerset and Mercer County high schools. The Spotswood High School Troupers ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Memorial Day weekend brings the Tour of Somerville bike race, Memorial Day Parade, Cruise Nights, and more to downtown Somerville. Find parking restrictions, road closures, and event details below.This is a great weekend to explore some of our historic sites along the Tour of ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair is in bloom and music is in the air — literally. Thanks to the Friends of Anderson Park and the Chamber Music Society of North Jersey, audiences will once again experience the magic of live classical music beneath the sky during the annual “Music Under the June Moon” ...
CARTERET, NJ — Franklin High School’s acclaimed production of In the Heights took home some of the night’s biggest honors Monday during the 2026 Central Jersey Marquee Awards at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.Franklin earned wins for Best Production Number for its performance of ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham School District Art Show has been a community favorite since 2017, where each year the upper and lower schools highlight their student’s talents at the Chatham Middle School. This year was special because it had one of its “greatest turnouts ever,” as noted by Candace ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Residents looking to relax, recharge, and improve their wellness are invited to participate in “Yoga for Beginners,” a weekly class hosted by the Elizabeth Public Library’s Elmora Branch.The beginner-friendly sessions are held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Elmora Branch Library, ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will begin Thursday with a performance of classic rock by The Cruisers.The concert will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lincoln Park at the corner of State and Union streets,The concert series will run through Sept. 10. The schedule can be accessed here.
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The ninth and 10th graders at Hunterdon Central Regional High School performed “Sense and Sensibility” May 15 and May 16.
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County artists, 60 years old and older, have until July 8 to register to submit their works for consideration for the 2026 Mercer County Senior Art Show. The Senior Art show is jointly organized by the Mercer County Office on Aging and the Mercer County Division of ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Thousands of residents and visitors flooded Hoboken’s Washington Street on Sunday for the city’s annual Spring Arts & Music Festival, enduring soaring temperatures to take part in one of Hoboken’s largest community events of the year.The festival stretched from Observer Highway to ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The 35th annual Frank Quinn Family Fun Ride has been renamed to honor former Recreation Director Frank Quinn. This is your chance to ride on the famous Tour of Somerville bicycle race course on Memorial Day between 8-8:30 a.m.Date: Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)Check-in time: 7:30 ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Legendary songstress Dionne Warwick is bringing glamour and giving to Montclair as a dazzling special guest at a VIP fundraiser benefiting the Donald M. Payne Sr. Global Foundation.In a rare non-singing appearance, the six-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The beloved annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast & Fireworks will return on July 16th, continuing a cherished historic tradition that has brought together families, friends, neighbors, and visitors for generations.The Feast will feature delicious food, live ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Benjamin Franklin is having a quarrel with his son William, who is the last colonial governor of New Jersey.“Even an old fool like me knows to beat back the bounds of liberty with a good stick,” he declares.“Is that the lesson you learned in years past,” replies William, with a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - On this week's Colonial Corner News, viewers will hear what's ahead for Morristown High School students. They have a busy stretch ahead, with events and programs highlighting student media, athletics, arts, academics and end-of-year traditions. Among the upcoming activities is the ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Maplewood Memorial Library is proud to announce that Maplewood native Bruce Eric Kaplan, the prolific New Yorker cartoonist and acclaimed author, screenwriter and television producer, will receive the 2026 Maplewood Literary Award. The award will be presented to Bruce Eric ...
CHATHAM--Maira Kalman curated the Shaker Museum’s 2026 debut pop-up exhibition, “Shaker Outpost: Design, Commerce, and Culture,” which marked the organization’s return to the village after a 30-month hiatus. The May 2nd opening was enthusiastically attended by hundreds of people. The atmosphere was ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County proudly presents its 2026 lineup of Plays-in-the-Park shows featuring local renditions of three popular Broadway musicals at Roosevelt Park from June through August.This summer’s Plays-in-the-Park performances will be “All Shook Up,” “1776,” and “Guys & Dolls" at ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of May 18 - May 22. Related Articles:Kenilworth Public Library May 2026 Children's Events Have a news tip, feedback or story idea? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net.TAPinto Kenilworth is ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The four-day Family Fair is back at Wilde Memorial Park: June 10-13!This has become a springtime staple in Glen Rock at Wilde Park on South Maple Avenue across from the Ambulance Corps building.Hours: Wednesday, June 10 - 5:30 to 10pmThursday, June 11 - 5:30 to 10pmFriday, June 12 - ...
Princeton, NJ – The elegant ballroom at the Present Day Club was filled to capacity with fashionably-dressed attendees for an artists reception on Friday evening, May 15. The event was an exhibition entitled "Docents on the Wall," which featured the art of docents from Princeton University Art ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Students, families and community members came together on Saturday to celebrate musicians and singers across the Westfield Public Schools at Arts on the Lawn.The event, held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in front of Westfield High School, featured performances by music groups from ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — If you closed your eyes Saturday morning and listened, you might have heard the needle drop on a vinyl record, the crack of a baseball bat, the gentle flow of a Qigong movement session and the quiet shuffle of gardeners carefully selecting their next favorite plant.New ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — You can purchase a beach badge in person in Manasquan.Badges are on sale at the Beach Building, located at 205 Beachfront, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 22-May 25, May 30 and 31, June 6 and 7 and June 13 and 14.Adult badges are $90, senior badges are $35 and junior badges are $45.You ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library curates events for those of all ages!Here's this week's schedule:Monday, Monday 18Cookbook Club1:30-2:30 p.m.Young Adult Book Club3:30-4:15 p.m.Tuesday, May 19Japanese Book Club11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.“Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Club Craft3:30-4:30 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library in Hackensack hosts events for patrons of all ages!Here's this week's schedule:Monday, May 18Homework Helper (K-6)All DayMonthly Activity for KidsAll DaySensory Free Play (Ages 5 & Below)10-11 a.m.Crafternoon (K-6)3:30-4:30 p.m.ESL Conversation ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Library is asking residents to help design new library cards.According to details of the contest, residents from 4 years old can enter, with winners eventually being selected from one of three age categories: 4-12, 13-17, and 18+.The winning designs will be ...
CREATE and state Council on the Arts announce 2026 Community Arts Grant awardsCATSKILL–CREATE Council on the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts have announced the arts grants recipients of 2026 SCR (Statewide Community Regrant) program, funding local artists and organizations who are ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - What would happen if you joined a not-so-normal Parents Teachers Association at your child’s school and had to navigate the world of magical aristocracy?Jersey City resident and New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rozakis created this wonderfully wacky world - and she’s ...