Arts & Entertainment

August 19, 2025

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The 51st annual Labor Day Italian Festival returns on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Scotch Plains.  Hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, St. Bartholomew's Church, and St. Bartholomew's Academy, the festival has been an annual tradition honoring San Nicola di Bari, ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The 51st annual Labor Day Italian Festival returns on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Scotch Plains.  Hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, St. Bartholomew's Church, and St. Bartholomew's Academy, the festival has been an annual tradition honoring San Nicola di Bari, ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents to enjoy the last concert in the Summer Arts Festival series: an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment from Zabo Circus, Michael & the Rockness Monsters, and Joanie Leeds on August 23, in Oak Ridge Park, ...

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Morristown, NJ  – The top literary event in the tri-state area, the Morristown Festival of Books returns Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, in historic downtown Morristown with something for readers of all ages and tastes. The Keynote Event kicks things off on Friday night, followed by ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - Movie night is returning to Roselle’s Borough Hall on Saturday, August 23. The Wild Robot will be on display for residents of all ages. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. Borough Hall is located at 210 Chestnut Street. For more information, please contact the Borough of Roselle at (908) ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Recreation Department and Miss Dawn are offering three different dance and theater classes this Fall at the Cedar Grove Community Center.Kinetic Kids Movement Class is open to young residents ages 2 to 4 with a caregiver. Classes will be held on Mondays from ...

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Princeton, NJ – If you have ever wanted to sharpen your public speaking or performing skills, you have at least two chances this week in Princeton. On Tuesday, August 19, the Princeton Tech Meetup convenes at the Community Room of the Princeton Public Library for a session on how to “Talk Smart, ...

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BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.”  This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Summer may be winding down, but the Downtown Somerville Alliance continues to crank up a busy calendar of things to do this week and through the end of September, beginning with Disney's “Inside Out 2” animated cartoon closing out the Starlit Cinema series Wednesday, Aug. 20 on ...

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Update: This event has been postponed to Friday, due to weather. Read the notice here.PLAINFIELD, NJ — Last month, the City of Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation showed two kids movies on the City Hall lawn—Wicked and Mufasa: The Lion King. This month it will be the adults' turn.Love and ...

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CAMBRIDGE – Get ready for a brand-new theater season at the Hubbard Hall Theater Company.Thursday, June 19, the Cambridge Theater company officially announced its 2025-2026 theater season and show lineup. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 20, Hubbard Hall will bring their Free Shakespeare tour program to ...

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BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.”  This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton is having its last Outdoor Movie Night event of the summer this weekend.The event will now be held at its new location, the Sussex County Community College, making it more accessible and convenient for the community.The feature film is Marvel’s action-packed ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—A new music festival returns to Doylestown this weekend for its second year after nearly being put out of business in the spring of 2024.The festival, known as BucksMont Bonzeroo, began life as Perkasie PorchFest in 2022. In 2024, less a month before that year’s event was supposed to ...

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Morristown, NJ  – The top literary event in the tri-state area, the Morristown Festival of Books returns Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, in historic downtown Morristown with something for readers of all ages and tastes. The Keynote Event kicks things off on Friday night, followed by ...

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Morristown, NJ  – The top literary event in the tri-state area, the Morristown Festival of Books returns Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, in historic downtown Morristown with something for readers of all ages and tastes. The Keynote Event kicks things off on Friday night, followed by ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - There are two free concerts scheduled to take place in Parsippany this week at Veterans Park.→ Tonight, Monday, August 18th: The Benjamins→ Thursday, August 21st: Garden State RadioBoth shows start at 7:30 PM. Don't miss out on the fun!"

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Open Door Arts, Visual & Performing Arts Center (ODAC) has issued a call for New Jersey Playwrights to submit one-act plays for a night of staged reading performances.Selected performances will be scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15, at the PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave. in ...

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EDISON, NJ - Vendor applications are available for the upcoming Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Celebration in Edison Township. Applications are due by Friday, November 28 and can be found by clicking here.Vendor fees are as follows:10’x 16’ Parking Lot Space with Wooden Hut = $200.00 (food ...

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BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.”  This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...

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BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.”  This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...

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BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.”  This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...

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SUMMIT, N.J. — The final installment of the Summit Department of Community Programs’ 2025 Summer Concert Series takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 19, on the Village Green, across from the train station. Brian Kirk and the Jirks will perform at 7 p.m., capping a season of music, dancing, food trucks, and ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of August 18 - August 22.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, August 18: LEARN CODING WITH SCRATCH JR 4:00pm – 5:00pmAges: 5 – 8Join us for this introductory class.  Scratch Jr is a kid-friendly ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - TAPinto now offers readers a new way to engage every day with our games section, featuring puzzles that challenge your mind while giving you a fun break from your daily routine.For puzzle lovers, our Sudoku games are available in easy, medium and hard versions. Beginners can start ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - She's become a local favorite and she's returning to the Oakley this weekend!The lovely and talented Lisa Marie will be performing all of your favorite hits.  Swing by! It's happening on Friday, August 22 starting at 7 p. m.The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, burgers, ...

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BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.”  This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ — From the heart of Somerset County to the heart of Africa, Bridgewater photographer Tom Zarcone brought the wilds of the Okavango Delta and surrounding regions to life through his camera lens. Zarcone captured the raw beauty, drama and serenity of African wildlife in a way few get ...

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BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Club goers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.”  This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...

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BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Club goers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.”  This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...

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