Arts & Entertainment
By AL SULLIVAN
July 28, 2025
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City will celebrate its Hispanic heritage next month as the Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival will take place on August 16th and 17th.The events, which feature live music, games, food trucks, and more, are again being presented by the local non-profit Jersey City Puerto ...
Red Bank, NJ - Mark your calendars for the 2025 Red Bank Porchfest, an electrifying day of music and community spirit happening on Saturday, October 4, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. (Rain Date Oct 5).This free, family-friendly event will feature over 128 musical acts performing on porches across the ...
UNION, NJ – Union is gearing up for its second annual Art Tour, kicking off with a launch party on Tuesday, July 29, at the Union Arts Center Plaza.The evening will celebrate local artists and feature the township’s vibrant “U” display showcasing #PrideInU! Guests can enjoy light bites, desserts, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Did you know that the blockbuster movie Jaws was inspired by a sequence of real-life shark attacks on the Jersey Shore in 1916? The City of Long Branch welcomed Dr. Richard Fernicola, author of Twelve Days of Terror, to dive deeper into the tragic events 50 years later.Jaws was a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Summer Concert Series came to a close on Thursday, July 24, at the Alan Augustine Green as 90s rock tribute band Crystal Pepi & the Zimas took the stage. A spirited and packed crowd filled the green under the cool night sky as nostalgia filled the air ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Sunday night's concert scheduled to take place at the Gazebo has been canceled due to the weather.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Local gardening legend Burpee opened its gates to the public for the annual Burpee Open on Saturday, giving locals an up-close look at the company's Doylestown compound.Fordhook Farm is located on New Britain Road, across the road from Delaware Valley University. The property isn’t ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Artists, crafters, makers, and vendors are invited to register for the Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival, which will be held Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Washington Street from Observer Highway to Seventh Street, beginning on Monday.The annual fall festival attracts over ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton Township Public Library wraps up its final free “Movie of the Month” screening for July with the classic coming-of-age film Stand By Me. Released in 1986, the film stars Will Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell as four boys who embark on a journey to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The City of Coconut Creek will host its next Groove N Grub event on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Community Center, located at 1100 Lyons Road.Groove N Grub is a monthly event series that brings live music and food trucks to neighborhoods across the city. The ...
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.Kenilworth Recap: Residents Meet Adam Sandler, Carnival Date Set, Brearley Graduate Releases Book & ...
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 classic rock and Beatles by Not Norman.Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. The lineup for the summer series featuring area talent ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Did you know that the blockbuster movie Jaws was inspired by a sequence of real-life shark attacks on the Jersey Shore in 1916? The City of Long Branch welcomed Dr. Richard Fernicola, author of Twelve Days of Terror, on Monday, July 21 at the Senior Center to dive deeper into the ...
FREE READERS’ THEATRESUNDAY JULY 27TH AT 2:00 PMSCRAMBLED EGGS Written by Jessica Marie Fisher Directed by Arthur Carlson It is 1949, and Whitney feels isolated. James thinks Whitney is unwell. Doris is a homosexual...so is Maggie. Maggie is pregnant and anxious. Frank doesn’t know how to help her.
BRANT BEACH – The Township has announced it will host an upcoming Silent Disco event for local youth ages 10 to 14. The party will take place on the north beach of BVP, also known as the watersports beach. A "Silent Disco" is an event where people listen to music through wireless headphones rather ...
BRANT BEACH – The Township has announced it will host an upcoming Silent Disco event for local youth ages 10 to 14. The party will take place on the north beach of BVP, also known as the watersports beach. A "Silent Disco" is an event where people listen to music through wireless headphones rather ...
MILLBURN, NJ – On Saturday, July 26, party-goers enjoyed great weather and lots of fun at the Upper Millburn Block Party. Activities included Yacht Rock 70s and 80s, live music, a corn hole tournament, food vendors, a beer garden, carnival games, business open houses and shopping, bounce houses, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Did you know that the blockbuster movie Jaws was inspired by a sequence of real-life shark attacks on the Jersey Shore in 1916? The City of Long Branch welcomed Dr. Richard Fernicola, author of Twelve Days of Terror, to dive deeper into the tragic events 50 years later.Jaws was a ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Cultural Arts Council (CAC) presented Rhythm N’ Sound and Sayreville’s own Elvis tribute artist Richie Santa for the third show of CAC’s summer concert series, Tunes in the Park, on Thursday, July 24. This week’s theme, Oldies and Elvis, brought over 200 friends, families and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Township’s Central Park will be filled with the sounds of the band Journey on July 30 as the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series tries to squeak in another concert in between rainstorms that have sabotaged several shows this year.The band Frontiers, whose five ...
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2025 Music In The Park series will continue Wednesday with a performance by the Brent Brass Band. 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 schedule includes:Aug. 6 - ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Paramus Public Library has curated a handful of summer events catered to those of all ages. Date: Wednesday, July 30Time: 6-7:30 p.m.Event Description: “Join us for a Tiny Art Show. Canvases are available on a first-come, first-served basis."Register: No registration necessary.
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Tewksbury Historical Society's "End of Summer" tag sale will be held on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 30th. It takes place at the Oldwick Carriage House, 5 James St., Oldwick, 08858 from 8 AM to 4 PM. The Society will be selling cleaned quality items, in working ...
Not to be missed Lisa Marie.If you haven't been to The Oakley to see Lisa Marie perform, you are missing out. It's a night to relax and enjoy yourself whenever she is playing. You will probably want to sing along too. It's going to be awesome!The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, ...
The Bloomfield Public Library is nearing the finish line to their 2025 Summer Reading Program! Please join them on August 8th at 11am for the Summer Reading Program Finale, held in the library courtyard! This special event will feature fun games, music & dancing, water play with the Bloomfield ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Numerous people spoke about the West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) volunteers and supporters wanting to remain in their current location. The first to comment, gift shop manager, Liana Torrice, advocated for moving the site. “It is my feeling that, unless we get more financial aid ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage outdoor concert series continues this Saturday, July 26 with Parker St. & Co.From their website: Parker St. & Co. is an innovative band that focuses on being creative and recreating songs we all know in a new way. The five-piece band, based in Milltown, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The temperatures were warm, reaching the upper 80s, and the music was hot as Hasbrouck Heights hosted its second of three Concerts in the Park on July 24th in Woodland Park. The Past Masters, who also played last year’s inaugural concert, were the headliners, mixing in a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – In what is probably the prettiest place in the township, residents gathered on Wednesday, July 23 to enjoy the fresh, humidity-free weather and a free concert at the Amphitheater on the hill behind the Library. The music was played by rock/country mash-up Glenn Roberts Band.The ...
Join us at the Nutley Farmers Market from 9am-2pm at our new downtown location on Booth Drive, Nutley for Jersey Fresh produce, food, beverages, flowers, and handmade goods from:Asprocolas AcresBaker NJCat-Like ReflexesCrystals in CopperCozz CoffeeEmpanada LadyGhost Hawk Brewing CompanyGrandma ...