Arts & Entertainment
By ILMAR VANDERER
May 8, 2026
Movie lovers and history enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this weekend as Montclair’s iconic Bellevue Theatre marks its 104th birthday.
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Just in time for Mother's Day! These ducklings stick close to their mama!Thank you to local wildlife photographer, Holly Cowen!
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Advay Jain is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. Like most little brothers, he idolizes his big sister Avya and he is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, was published by ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Mother’s Day weekend across our area will feature everything from family-friendly farm events and plant sales to live music, sports, theater and community celebrations. Residents can celebrate moms with activities including Mother’s Day on the Farm at Alstede Farms, tea cup ...
MIDDLEBURGH – Two amazing voices. One engaging afternoon of joy and inspiration. Reggie Harris is a singer-songwriter, storyteller, and world-renowned song-leader who is a powerful interpreter of the global music narrative, and a passionate, engaging, inspirational entertainer and concert ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Mother’s Day weekend across our area will feature everything from family-friendly farm events and plant sales to live music, sports, theater and community celebrations. Residents can celebrate moms with activities including Mother’s Day on the Farm at Alstede Farms, tea cup ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Township of Barnegat is set to host a patriotic milestone this summer, inviting the community to gather at Barnegat High School on July 2 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.The Semiquincentennial event promises a full evening of festivities designed for all ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ - LBI Distilling Co. is kicking off Mother’s Day weekend with a curated blend of live entertainment and a limited-edition craft cocktail designed to honor the "leading lady" in every family.The weekend’s centerpiece is the "Queen of Hearts," a sophisticated seasonal feature. Head ...
EDISON, NJ - Governor Mikie Sherrill recently announced that an upcoming Juneteenth event in Edison is one of the 34 New Jersey-based organizations to be awarded a grant through the NJ World Cup Community Initiative, which funds public fan experiences and community events ahead of the FIFA World ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Here's a way to get your daily walking in with a little bit of company right here in town. Join the Wednesday Walking Group.The Ridgewood Health Department is promoting this weekly walk at Veterans Field, 160 Northern Parkway. Take a lap or two around the track on Wednesdays in May ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Looking to read a good book but have no one to discuss it with? You're in luck!Resident Janice Stein is starting a book club with a friend and is looking for individuals who may like to join in.“We thought we would try to start one where the members are curious, articulate and ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Township of Nutley Commissioner Joseph P. Scarpelli announced that due to the wet forecast, “Big Truck Day” has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 16.The event will take place on Franklin Ave. between Chestnut St. and Church St. The fun is scheduled to run from 12 noon to 2 pm.
Princeton, NJ – A month ago, Princeton Council was mired down in a contentious discussion about free speech and public assemblies. The subject arose out of a public Council work session on how the town should charge for use of its public spaces, and whether the groups using those spaces should be ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – It's that time of year again for local senior citizens to share their art talent with the community at the annual Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show. The annual show is a partnership between the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage and the Mercer County Office on ...
COBLESKILL – Turning Point 1777 presents a free walking tour on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. Historian and author Jeff O’Connor will reveal new research about the life and shocking November 27, 1900, murder of Cobleskill Nightwatchman Matthew Wilson. The tour also explores Cobleskill’s turn of the ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Eleven organizations in Elizabeth, in addition to a local artist, are among the recipients of a portion of $100,000 awarded through the 2026 Union County HEART Grant Program.HEART, which stands for history, education, arts reaching thousands, was awarded to 81 artists, historians ...
RARITAN, NJ – Add one more festival to the borough's roster of celebrations, as council officially approved a date for the borough's first Filipino fest.West Somerset Street will be shut down on the afternoon of Oct. 11, after weeks worth of debate and speculation at borough council. There was some ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Franklin? From a spring comedy night and a massive food truck festival to Mother’s Day-themed events and a community walk supporting Special Olympics New Jersey, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend.
CRANFORD, NJ - On May 1, the Cranford Dramatic Club held its opening night for Fiddler on the Roof, continuing the theater’s 107th season. Fiddler on the Roof opened on Broadway in 1964, with its original run lasting for over 3,000 performances and receiving nine Tony Awards. The musical takes ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s seventh annual food truck festival will take place on Sunday, May 10. The original date of May 9 was changed due to predicted inclement weather.The event will take place on Sunday from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone ...
Mother's Day is Sunday and downtown Red Bank is a great place to celebrate! We recommend looking up Mom's favorite downtown location and making reservations now. While Sunday is all about Mom, the following day ushers in the start of the...2026 BROADWALK SEASON The Red Bank BroadWalk is back on ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Advay Jain is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. Like most little brothers, he idolizes his big sister Avya and he is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, was published by ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - More than two dozen organizations in Somerset County, including the Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion of Somerville, have been awarded a total of $283,450 in 2026 through the County History Partnership Program and Local Arts Program.The Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion, Inc., received an award of ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Somerset County has awarded 27 organizations - including four in Hillsborough - a total of $283,450 in arts grants through the County History Partnership Program and Local Arts Program.The four Hillsborough organizations are the Raritan Valley Choral Society, the Raritan Valley ...
BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ – Music will once again spill from front porches, lawns, and neighborhood gathering spots throughout Belmar and Lake Como as the 5th Annual Belmar PorchFest returns this Saturday, May 9, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.The rain-or-shine event has quickly become one of the area’s most ...
JEFFERSON – John Polito will present a special concert on the Jefferson Historical Society’s newly restored 1918 piano, titled “Rocking the Piano,” on Saturday, May 9. The program will feature a selection of oldies music, with an emphasis on ballads from classic rock groups.In addition to these ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The hanging flower baskets that decorate Doylestown every year are just about ready, but a local organization needs help from volunteers to hang them.Discover Doylestown is searching for volunteers to meet at Main and State streets on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The annual Hightstown Porchfest will bring musical performances throughout the community throughout the afternoon of Saturday, May 9, 2026. Six different bands will be performing during Porchfest this year at staggered times and Hightstown locations as follows:12:00 p.m. to 12:45 ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Tea drinkers who love history can enjoy an event that promises to be interesting — and tasty! — this weekend in Bordentown City. The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) will be hosting “Colonial Tea: A Lecture and Tasting” on Saturday, May 9 from 2PM to 4PM at the Carslake ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Residents of Cedar Grove are invited to put on their dancing boots for a lively evening of music and community as the Cedar Grove Historical Society hosts a special line dancing event this summer.The event will take place on Friday, June 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the ...