Arts & Entertainment
By THE FROSTED NUG
August 2, 2025
Red Bank, NJ – Fans of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead will gather in Red Bank on Saturday, August 2, to celebrate “The Days Between”—the special period from August 1 to 9 honoring Garcia’s life and music.The Cosmic Jerry Band will perform live at Red Bank Elks Lodge #233 (40 West Front Street) ...
The 71st Annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale is fast approaching! Over 30 downtown Red Bank businesses have signed on to offer great sales on August 8, 9, and 10! The Borough of Red Bank is providing FREE PARKING all 3 days! RiverCenter has compiled a shopping list and has a special giveaway for all ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ — For Jane O’Neil, the Jersey Shore has always been more than a vacation spot — it’s a place of sun-soaked memories, family traditions, and, surprisingly, the place of a late-in-life love of boogie boarding.“While some of my neighbors visited the mountains or the lakes of ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ — For Jane O’Neil, the Jersey Shore has always been more than a vacation spot — it’s a place of sun-soaked memories, family traditions, and, surprisingly, the place of a late-in-life love of boogie boarding.“While some of my neighbors visited the mountains or the lakes of ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ — For Jane O’Neil, the Jersey Shore has always been more than a vacation spot — it’s a place of sun-soaked memories, family traditions, and, surprisingly, the place of a late-in-life love of boogie boarding.“While some of my neighbors visited the mountains or the lakes of ...
CUBA, NY — The summer evening concert series on the lawn of Cuba-Rushford Central Elementary School, 15 Elm St., continues Monday with a performance of marches and patriotic music by Allegany Alumni Band & Friends.Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. The lineup for the summer ...
Bedminster, NJ: Come on out and get dirty with a date night in the ceramics studio at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster! Couples (and singles) are invited to come out for an intimate experience of throwing on the potter’s wheel. The Center’s teaching artist, Jennifer Evans Arbo, will ...
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 BEACH ISLAND, NJ — For Jane O’Neil, the Jersey Shore has always been more than a vacation spot — it’s a place of sun-soaked memories, family traditions, and, surprisingly, the place of a late-in-life love of boogie boarding.“While some of my neighbors visited the mountains or the lakes of ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The 87th annual Middlesex County Fair starts Monday, Aug. 4th, and runs until Sunday, Aug. 10th, featuring a celebration of agriculture, food and entertainment at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick.Families across the region can expect classic fair attractions, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On the afternoon of August 1, 2025, a colorful balloon arch and upbeat music welcomed visitors to 140 South Main Street, home of the Phillipsburg Arts Association (PAA)--a new creative space owned and managed by Alex Ibarra. Inside, the walls showcased artwork from the summer ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Ashley Bowling, 15, a rising sophomore at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, was named one of five finalists in Ellen’s Stardust Diner's competitive audition series to be a junior Starduster for the day on July 8.Ellen’s Stardust Diner, a famed Times Square institution operating ...
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 ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Public Library Gallery is presenting two exhibits in August, showcasing artists Robert Ferguson and David Schlosser.The works will be on display through August 29.Ferguson, who grew up in New Jersey, was an acclaimed multimedia artist whose creations include cityscapes ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Shipyard Park will host the Hoboken City Arts Showcase on Monday, Aug. 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature performances and works by students participating in the city’s Cultural Affairs Summer Arts Programs.All Hoboken parks are wheelchair accessible.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Residents can meet their first responders and partake in activities for all ages during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in Springfield.Between 5 and 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Jonathan Dayton High School, there will be an opportunity to explore Springfield's and Union ...
NEWARK - Every year, there are flag raisings for Hispanic Heritage Month, the Puerto Rican Day Parade and the Latin Festival in New Jersey’s largest city, where over one-third of its residents identify as Latino or Hispanic. But for Newark native and filmmaker Ramon Nazario, he saw something ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has designated New Providence as one of 21 new Film Ready Communities, part of a growing network of municipalities and counties prepared to host film and television productions.The announcement, made in ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - Soul in the City is returning to East Orange on Wednesday, August 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event features DJs Tamir, Fuquan, and Mukadeen. Food vendors and entertainment options will be available to residents of all ages. For more information, please contact the City of East ...
VERONA, NJ - Movie night is coming to the Civic Center Lawn on Friday, August 8, located at 600 Bloomfield Avenue. Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 will be playing, starting at 8:15 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary popcorn will be served. For more information, please ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Stafford Township Police Department has announced an action-packed schedule for its 2025 National Night Out, set to take place on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Manahawkin Lake Park. This year's community-building event will feature an expanded lineup of ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Center Special Improvement District (SID) held its eighth annual Girls Night Out at Union Arts Center Plaza on Friday evening. This year’s theme, “Flashback to the ’80s,” brought nostalgia to the forefront of the night. The SID transformed Union Plaza into a retro playground ...
RED BANK, NJ: Save the Date!The 71st Annual Downtown Red Bank Sidewalk Sale is coming up! Get ready for three full days of shopping, dining, and community fun in the heart of Red Bank.Event Details:Dates:Friday, August 8 – All DaySaturday, August 9 – All DaySunday, August 10 – All ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ – It's one thing to meet the artists and view their work. It's another thing to see a piece of art you like and take it home with you. The Arts Council of Princeton hopes you will do some of the former and the latter at its annual “yART” sale Saturday, August 2, at the Arts Council at ...
NEWARK - Every year, there are flag raisings for Hispanic Heritage Month, the Puerto Rican Day Parade and the Latin Festival in New Jersey’s largest city, where over one-third of its residents identify as Latino or Hispanic. But for Newark native and filmmaker Ramon Nazario, he saw something ...
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 ...
Discover Chantilly - Her Hawaiian voice will tantalize you. Come out to the Oakley and enjoy! She'll perform from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.You don't want to miss it! Saturday, August 2.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Two Piscataway residents have taken top honors at the 2025 Middlesex County Senior Art Show, winning first-place awards in the print and acrylic painting categories.The winners from Piscataway Township are:Professional Print Category: Man Chang Zeng for Darling – First ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Magnolia Landing, the dynamic public plaza next to the Journal Squared residential towers, will be jamming out K-Pop style on Saturday, August 9th, during the Jersey City K-Pop Foodie Fest. Catchy beats and melodies, free dance lessons, and mouth-watering Asian street food are ...