Arts & Entertainment
By MEAGAN KANE
August 8, 2025
Hackensack will honor Kool & the Gang lead singer James “JT” Taylor, a city native, with a street renaming ceremony on Friday, Aug. 15.Event Details:Time: 1:30 p.m.Location: Clay Street and First StreetTaylor entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
HAMILTON, NJ - Supporters of the Isaac Pearson Mansion House and Mayor Jeff Martin celebrated the structure's 286th birthday recently.Isaac Pearson, 1739-1776, was born and raised in Nottingham Township, now part of Hamilton Township, and held many important offices during his lifetime, including ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! How will you spend it? With music, farmers markets or comedy! Take you pick…. there's lots to do in and around town this weekend.FRIDAY AUGUST 8Outdoor Summer Concert Series with Zaire ; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts; 6pm - 8pmOne Sky at the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance features North Jersey cover band Fade to Suede on the Division Street Summer Stage Saturday, Aug. 9, from 6-9 p.m.From the Fade to Suede Facebook page:“Fade to Suede will be in beautiful downtown Somerville smack-dab in the middle of Division Street ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - With one more concert with Big Hix set for Aug. 24 after being postponed from the end of July, the Duke Island Park summer concert series ended Aug. 3 with a performance by 80s Revolution.Also performing throughout July were Yacht Rock Gold Experience, Funk Salsa Urban, Southern ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Over 30 musicians are expected to perform at a special concert celebrating the music of Bob Dylan on August 14.The set list will focus on the music featured in “A Complete Unknown” the recent hit film that depicted Bob Dylan arriving in New York and his early career going from ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The following events for kids have been scheduled at the Springfield Public Library for the week beginning Monday, Aug. 11.Monday, August 11 at 10 a.m.Leaf and Learn Series - Summer PickingPre-K Age with an adult caregiver. Garden class with our garden consultant Allie. No ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County residents can look forward to a few more weeks of music at the Burlington County Summer Concert Series.The free concerts began in late June and will be held most weekends at the Burlington County Amphitheater in Westampton through August.The series continues on ...
HAZLET, NJ: Hazlet’s beloved Concerts in the Park series is turning up the volume this August with a lineup of high-energy tribute performances honoring some of rock’s most iconic bands and artists. The free concerts will be held at Veterans Park, 1776 Union Avenue, Hazlet, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and ...
UNION, NJ – There’s still plenty of summer left and still plenty to do at the Union Public Library:Tuesday, August 12, 5:30 p.m.Join the Library in this class designed specifically for those who don't consider themselves artists. This class will equip you with foundational observational drawing ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance features North Jersey cover band Fade to Suede on the Division Street Summer Stage Saturday, Aug. 9, from 6-9 p.m.From the Fade to Suede Facebook page:“Fade to Suede will be in beautiful downtown Somerville smack-dab in the middle of Division Street ...
NEWTON, NJ – Grab your lawn chair, blanket and even your dancing shoes for a free, family-friendly concert “under the stars" on Saturday, August 9. The "Great American Soulbook” will be presented on Connor Green at Sussex County Community College, featuring sounds of Motown, R&B, an ...
Princeton, NJ – With only a few weeks left before it’s back-to-school time, this might be a good time for some thought-provoking and educational entertainment. Educational entertainment? That sounds like Sesame Street, the PBS series that apparently has survived recent budget cuts and continues to ...
Pete is back to entertain you as you drink a cold one in summer heat.Come for dinner then stay for cocktails and live music.Pete the Beat performs live from 7 to 10.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! How will you spend it? With music, farmers markets or comedy! Take you pick…. there's lots to do in and around town this weekend.FRIDAY AUGUST 8Outdoor Summer Concert Series with Zaire ; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts; 6pm - 8pmOne Sky at the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! How will you spend it? With music, farmers markets or comedy! Take you pick…. there's lots to do in and around town this weekend.FRIDAY AUGUST 8Outdoor Summer Concert Series with Zaire ; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts; 6pm - 8pmOne Sky at the ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Friends of the Totowa Public Library announced a porch sign painting event hosted by PaintFusion. The event will take place on Saturday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Totowa Public Library, located at 537 Totowa Road. Registration is $55 per person. Attendees have the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department announced new cheer and dance classes for young residents ages 3 to 8. The classes offer participants the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of cheer and dance, cheer motions and fun dance routines, and interactive pom-pom ...
MADISON, NJ - Hollywood is back in Madison! According to borough officials, filming for the upcoming Netflix production of Little Brother will be taking place in Madison on Friday, August 8. Filming will take place from approximately 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Greenwood ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — End your weekend on a high note and enjoy an indoor concert courtesy of the Mount Laurel Library.The Library will be hosting Live Wire on Sunday, August 10 from 2PM to 3PM.Live Wire is an instrumental band that plays a wide range of pop tunes, light jazz, New Orleans funk, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new high-visibility mural is planned in the center of Coral Springs, and the city is looking for the right artist to bring it to life for $75,000.The Coral Springs Public Art Committee has opened the call for artists to design and install a large-scale mural on the exterior of ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Since Governor Phil Murphy passed attractive tax credits for filming movies and television shows, big Hollywood stars have been spotted around the Garden State. Kevin Klein and Laura Linney just wrapped up a pilot called “American Classic” in Maplewood. Adam Sandler’s living in ...
PARAMUS, NJ - A far cry from last year's heavy rains, this year's National Night Out was held on a typical warm summer day with a little bit of Canadian wildfire smoke mixed in;)It was all about kids enjoying activities, getting the opportunity to sit on and in police and emergency vehicles, while ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) and Rahway Dance Theatre (RDT) are holding a summer dance camp for students, ages 9-18.This immersive program features a diverse curriculum including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, contemporary, hip-hop, West African dance, world styles, and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The splash-n-play at Betti Stradling Park in Coral Springs is temporarily closed for maintenance due to a leak in the pump housing, according to Coral Springs officials. The city has ordered a replacement part, but the repair may take up to two weeks to complete, said Sayona ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Enjoy a night or afternoon at the theatre without leaving Bordentown this weekend!The Bordentown CDA Summer Theatre students will be performing the musical High School Musical Jr. on Friday, August 8 at 7:30PM and Saturday, August 9 at 1PM at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center, ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Mark those calendars for Milltown Day 2025 on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gloria Bradford Borough Park. This fun-filled, family-friendly event is sponsored by the Milltown Revitalization Committee and will be held rain or shine. There will be booths from local ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Arts Council invites the community to join TRASH ART DAY on Saturday, August 9 at the Carousel House on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public — no registration required, just show up and get creative.Presented by the ...
NEWTON, NJ – Grab your lawn chair, blanket and even your dancing shoes for a free, family-friendly concert “under the stars" on Saturday, August 9. The "Great American Soulbook” will be presented on Connor Green at Sussex County Community College, featuring sounds of Motown, R&B, an ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - It was a hazy night in northern New Jersey as the borough's police department held its annual National Night Out, a time when police and emergency services strut their stuff and show people how they serve the community.Aside from the free food and live band, there were several civic ...