Arts & Entertainment
By E. SCOTT WINGERTER
August 4, 2025
RED BANK, NJ: With the Navesink River as a breathtaking backdrop, “Jazz in the Park” invites music lovers of all ages to bring a chair, sit back, and soak in the sounds of summer. Performances begin at dusk every Thursday at Riverside Gardens Park, filling Red Bank with rhythm all summer long.In ...
FAIR LAWN/GLEN ROCK, NJ - TAPinto Fair Lawn/Glen Rock 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 ...
BELMAR, NJ — Beach Music Studios will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a high-energy concert party and fundraiser on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at D’Jais, 1801 Ocean Avenue. The celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. and features performances by current Beach Music Rock Band students, past alumni, and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Plainfield Vikings Cheerleaders performed on the field before the opening pitch and the 40+ Double Dutch Plainfield Subclub participated in the entertainment throughout the night as the Somerset Patriots honored the Black Yankees of the Negro League.The City of Plainfield is a ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - TAPinto Bloomfield 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 ...
WARREN, NJ - Do you like games? TAPinto Warren 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 ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ — The sounds of classic rock, country, and original music will fill the summer air this Thursday evening as the Chris Fritz Band takes the stage at the Ship Bottom Municipal Ramp. Located at West 10th St, Ship Bottom, NJ. The free concert will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., weather ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ — The sounds of classic rock, country, and original music will fill the summer air this Thursday evening as the Chris Fritz Band takes the stage at the Ship Bottom Municipal Ramp. Located at West 10th St, Ship Bottom, NJ. The free concert will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., weather ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Now that the calendar has turned to August, final preparations are underway for the 51st annual Labor Day Italian Festival, held at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church in Scotch Plains during the weekend of Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. The festival, co-sponsored by Scotch Plains-Fanwood ...
This Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Paramus Police Department will host their annual National Night Out event. "The goal is to enhance the connection between residents and law enforcement while strengthening the community-police partnership," Chief of Police Robert M. Guidetti said. “National Night Out is ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Sieminski Theater, located within Fellowship Village in Bernards Township, brings quality performances to the local stage. The fall and winter lineup promises an exciting range of concerts and plays, including some very special holiday shows. “We May Be Right” Billy Joel ...
PATERSON, NJ - With a nod to the past and eyes on the future, local and state leaders gathered Friday at Hinchliffe Stadium for the unveiling of a new Black Heritage Trail Historic Marker — the second in the state — celebrating the stadium’s rich legacy as a home to Negro League baseball and Hall ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library is kicking off a great lineup of its free “Movie of the Month” series for August with the screening of Disney’s classic The Greatest Game Ever Played.The film stars Shia LaBeouf, who plays amateur golfer Francis Ouimet in 1913. The picture depicts ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Well-known actor Adam Sandler was spotted playing pickup basketball in Long Branch at the Bucky James Community Center on Wednesday, July 30.Sandler’s team reached out to the Long Branch Recreation Department, searching for a local indoor basketball court to play a game at.“At ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Well-known actor Adam Sandler was spotted playing pickup basketball in Long Branch at the Bucky James Community Center on Wednesday, July 30.Sandler’s team reached out to the Long Branch Recreation Department, searching for a local indoor basketball court to play a game at.“At ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Well-known actor Adam Sandler was spotted playing pickup basketball in Long Branch at the Bucky James Community Center on Wednesday, July 30.Sandler’s team reached out to the Long Branch Recreation Department, searching for a local indoor basketball court to play a game at.“At ...
SOMERSET COUNTY – The Somerset County 4-H Fair is back again this August for more summer fun! Join Somerset County 4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, and the Somerset County 4-H Association for a jungle-themed 4-H Fair, taking place on August 6-8, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.NJ Police Department Arrests 4 for Soliciting and Promoting Prostitution Cranford Mainstay Vinny’s Pizza ...
PATERSON, NJ - On Friday afternoon, the vibrant sounds of reggae music and the colors of black, green, and gold filled the air outside City Hall, as Mayor Andre Sayegh, the Paterson City Council and the Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J) hosted the city’s annual Jamaican Flag Raising ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Sweet & Sassy of Ridgewood hosts Summer Glam Camps from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every weekday in August.The first week of Glam Camp is from Monday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 8, followed by the second week from Monday, Aug. 11 to Friday, Aug. 15, with the final week scheduled for ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Public Library hosted its second annual Puzzle Swap and Tournament Thursday. It consisted of an open puzzle swap and a speed-based puzzle tournament with five competing teams.“It’s a way to socialize, meet other people. Some people are playing together who ...
SOMERSET, NJ - TAPinto Franklin 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 ...
SOMESET, NJ - Get ready for one of the township’s biggest community celebrations of the year – Franklin Day 2025 is officially set for Saturday, September 13, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Franklin Township Municipal Complex.The annual outdoor festival brings together thousands of residents and ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Join us at the Sunday, August 3 Farmers Market and meet author Dr. Latisha Porter. Porter is the creator of the Mighty Hearoes series of early reader books. A member of the Hearing Loss Association of Essex County, and hearing impaired herself, Porter created the series to include ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Recreation Department is hosting a Summer Chess Camp open to players ages 6 - 12. This is a fun and engaging way to keep your child’s mind sharp this summer. Hanover Township is partnering with Chess Wizards to offer a week of exciting chess lessons, fun ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Well-known actor Adam Sandler was spotted playing pickup basketball in Long Branch at the Bucky James Community Center on Wednesday, July 30.Sandler’s team reached out to the Long Branch Recreation Department, searching for a local indoor basketball court to play a game at.“At ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A tribute band playing the hits of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks will bring its show to Doylestown Township’s Central Park on Wednesday night as part of the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series.Stevie Mac aims to replicate the hits of not only Fleetwood Mac, but the solo ...
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2025 Music In The Park series will continue Wednesday with a performance of acoustic folk-pop-alternative by Moonlight Revival.The concerts will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, North Main Street at Maple Avenue.The series will continue through Sept. 10. The remaining ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Osborn Cannonball House, (1840 Front St., Scotch Plains) will be open to the public on Sunday, August 3, from 2 to 4 p.m.Costumed docents will be on hand to recount the fascinating story of the Osborn family and their role in the American Revolution.The museum has a large ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Bring a sweatshirt to tonight's performance at the Boro Bandshell at 7 p.m.Join local youth as the Summer Student Theatre Program presents a night of Skits. Weather forecast according to the National Weather Service: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.