Arts & Entertainment
By GRACE MCCULLUM
May 7, 2026
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park High School’s Music Department will take center stage next week with two nights of vocal performances showcasing student talent and a year of hard work.The Spring Choral Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at 7pm featuring full choir performances from the ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Local residents and gaming fans are invited to an outdoor movie night later this month featuring the film adaptation of the popular video game Minecraft.The event, hosted by the township library, is scheduled for May 15 at 8 p.m. and will take place outdoors on library grounds.
COBLESKILL – On Friday, May 8, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech invites the public to a book signing with celebrated children’s author and illustrator Jan Brett, who will also receive an honorary doctorate of Fine Arts at the College’s May 9 Commencement ceremony.Brett is a New York Times #1 ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon Central Regional High School Tri-M Music Honor Society presented “Through the Decades” May 1.Performing were Grayson Brice, Giulio Angelico, Carly Perrine, Katherine John, Robert Pouria, Edward Hodnicki, Riko Bettermann, Grayson Brice, Cara Ritchie, Myra Panthri, ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township held its annual Green Fair at the Dvoor Farm May 3.
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — While the official Earth Day took place on April 22, you can still celebrate at one of Bordentown City's local businesses this weekend.Sleeping Cat Art Studios, located at 1 ½ Crosswicks Street, will be hosting an Art Afternoon in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, May 9 from 1PM ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School Lancer Jazz Band made history this season by placing third in the NJAJE Division 1 State Finals at JP Stevens High School. After outperforming more than 50 bands during the preliminaries to secure a spot in the top nine, the Lancers climbed from last ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — A 20-year-old Montclair filmmaker is betting big on grassroots support, hometown talent, and a packed comedy night to bring his debut feature film to life.On Thursday, May 7, Montclair State University film student Jordan Mirrione will host a one-night-only comedy fundraiser at Just ...
RED BANK, NJ — New Jersey cannabis had a major moment this May when the High Times Cannabis Cup came to Atlantic City, bringing together some of the state’s top licensed cannabis brands for a consumer-judged celebration of flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, vapes, edibles, and infused products.The ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – One of the most celebrated plays in American theater history is making its way to the Jersey Shore this spring as Asbury Park Theater Company prepares to present Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” at the Jersey Shore Arts Center from May 21 through May 31.First performed in 1938, “Our ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Students from Hanover Park High School’s band and choir programs took their talents beyond the classroom this spring, traveling to Universal Studios Florida for a performance trip that blended music, travel, and memorable experiences.During their visit, the student musicians ...
South Orange, NJ — The Meadowland Park Conservancy (MPC) invites the community on Saturday, May 9th at 10 a.m. for a morning of music, flowers and community to celebrate Mother’s Day and the launch of Phase Two of Esther’s Garden, the 45-acre park’s newest feature at the corner of Mead Street and ...
In celebration of Older Americans Month, Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living managed community in New Providence, New Jersey, proudly unveiled its annual Resident Spring Art Show on May 1. The exhibit will be on display through the end of May in the community’s Fireside Gallery.This year’s show ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Imagine taking a seat behind the wheel of a real police car that’s ready to roll, climbing aboard a shiny fire truck as you prepare to battle a blaze, exploring up-close a fleet of the other emergency and public works vehicles you’ve only seen at a distance on the streets of ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A season of Thursday nights at Sanborn Square draws to a close this week as Downtown Boca's Night Market returns for its last event before summer.The market runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 7 at 72 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton.Food vendors will include Black Cat Bakery, Frios ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The township’s annual Azalea Festival will return this weekend, bringing thousands of blooming flowers, live entertainment and local vendors to Sayen Botanical Gardens.The event, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will now take place at the same time on ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — With just over a month until the first kick, Berkeley Heights is gearing up for what promises to be one of the most eventful summers in recent memory — and Tuesday night's Township Council meeting made clear the community calendar is already packed well beyond the World ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County 4-H held its annual spring fair at the center, on Milltown Road, April 26, with activities both inside and outside to celebrate the 4-H.
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The Tiger Football Club is trading the gridiron for the islands this month as they host their highly anticipated Luau Dinner & Tricky Tray. The event is set to take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at The Nook, located at 500 Schooleys Mountain Road.The evening promises a ...
MOUNT TABOR, NJ - Residents and visitors will have a chance to step back in time later this month as the Historic Mount Tabor community opens its doors for a special walking tour event.The Morris County Walking Tour Series will feature “Discover Historic Mount Tabor” on Saturday, May 16th from ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Gosh, this sounds like fun! And now you can thank the snow for rescheduling! (At least we can thank it for something!)The murder mystery, a Maurice M. Pine Library fundraiser, has been rescheduled to Sunday. May. This event is part of Rev 250. Enjoy some history!
PARKLAND, FL- Movies in the Park returns to Parkland this Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Amphitheater in Pine Trails Park. The movie “How to Train Your Dragon” will be the feature movie beginning on Friday evening, May 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. In June, the movie “Goat” will be featured.While popcorn is ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Moonglowers delivered a standout performance at the New Jersey State Band Finals, earning a second-place overall finish in a tightly contested competition.The group finished less than a point behind first ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Columbia Middle School is proud to present Meredith Willson's The Music Man JR., with performances on May 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and May 16 at 1 p.m. The show will be performed at Columbia Middle School, 345 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights.The Music Man JR. is the beloved ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Now that the calendar says May, the countdown to the unofficial start of summer on Memorial Day weekend is on. After that, it's time to start thinking about those Fourth of July plans. Well, this year's Fourth of July is pretty special. It's the nation's semiquincentennial or ...
RED BANK, NJ — New Jersey cannabis had a major moment this May when the High Times Cannabis Cup came to Atlantic City, bringing together some of the state’s top licensed cannabis brands for a consumer-judged celebration of flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, vapes, edibles, and infused products.The ...
CRANFORD, NJ - With Mother’s Day approaching, the owners of The Cranford Bookstore are offering a curated trio of fiction picks that balance escapism, humor, and emotional depth, just in time for spring gifting. The recommendations come with an extra dose of charm this year, thanks to Bear, Kate’s ...
Union, NJ — American Theater Group (ATG) has announced the appointment of Charlotte Cohn as its new Producing Artistic Director, succeeding retiring co-founder James Vagias.Cohn will officially step into the role on June 15, 2026, working alongside Vagias during the transition as the organization ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Kenneth Stiefel Theatre at Governor Livingston High School was packed Wednesday night, and the talent was anything but average.The Berkeley Heights Education Association brought back its annual Got Talent showcase on April 29, filling the auditorium with music, dancing, ...
Broadwalk Kicks Off Friday, May 15, launching a season‑long pedestrian plaza designed to bring culture, commerce, and community together in the heart of downtown.Running through September 30, Broadwalk transforms into a dynamic gathering place — a stage for local artists, a home for dance and ...