Arts & Entertainment
By TONY GALLOTTO
July 7, 2025
CARTERET, NJ — Merengue music, salsa dancing, and plenty of Latin-American cuisine is coming to Civic Center Park on Saturday, July 26th as Carteret hosts one of New Jersey’s biggest, most popular Latin festivals.Carteret’s ‘Latin Fest’ – an annual community event since 2018 – runs from 4 pm to 11 ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Annual Girls Night Out, this year with a 1980s theme, is set for Friday, August 1 in Union Center.Presented by the Union Center Special Improvement District (SID), attendees are encouraged to dress in decade-appropriate attire.“We are excited to host another memorable evening ...
STAFFORD - Taking turns at an onstage piano, the dual tribute artists of the Billy Joel/Elton John: Epic Piano Men Tribute Show conjure the beloved songsters in both sound and image. Backed by his band The Stranger, Levittown, NY native Mike Santoro’s fingers flash up and down the keys before he ...
STAFFORD - Taking turns at an onstage piano, the dual tribute artists of the Billy Joel/Elton John: Epic Piano Men Tribute Show conjure the beloved songsters in both sound and image. Backed by his band The Stranger, Levittown, NY native Mike Santoro’s fingers flash up and down the keys before he ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville Cultural Arts brings back its free Thursday Night Concerts in Kennedy Park this summer beginning on Thursday, July 10, 2025, with Groovin' 70s Night. All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. July 10: Groovin' 70s Night.July 17: Back to the 80s NightJuly 24: Oldies & Elvis ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - New Jersey residents 18 or older, are invited to create their own renditions of over 15 landmarks and historic sites throughout Somerset County for the upcoming Hues of History exhibit. The art exhibit celebrates 25 years of Somerset County’s Historic Preservation Grant Program and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - New Jersey residents 18 or older are invited to create their own renditions of over 15 landmarks and historic sites throughout Somerset County for the upcoming Hues of History exhibit. The art exhibit celebrates 25 years of Somerset County’s Historic Preservation Grant Program and ...
SOMERSET, NJ—Franklin Township’s signature celebration of community pride and diversity will return on Saturday, Sept. 13, as Franklin Day 2025 takes over the Municipal Complex grounds for an afternoon of entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities.This annual outdoor festival, which runs ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County Park Commission held the annual 4th of July fireworks celebration at North Branch Park, on Milltown Road, Friday, with food trucks, live music and a fireworks display at the end of the night.
NUTLEY, NJ - Even before the sun thought about setting, the streets around the Nutley Park Oval were filled as revelers celebrated Independence Day. Merrymakers filled the streets, and spread out on the sidewalks with lawn chairs, blankets, and or just their two feet to listen to music, eat snacks, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown will host a celebration of Oscar Hammerstein’s 130th birthday celebration this weekend.The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theatre Education Center will host concerts featuring performances from the Rodgers & Hammerstein songbook. Three performers will sing Hammerstein ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Johnson Public Library in Hackensack has curated a handful of events catered to teens who are on summer break. Students entering seventh grade to twelfth grade in the fall of 2025 can attend. Class of 2025 graduates are also welcome.Comics & Cuisine Book Club:Date: Tuesday, ...
The Paramus Pool will host its first annual Baseball Night on Tuesday, July 15.Guests can watch the MLB All-Star Game on a projected screen and catch the Poolside Home Run Derby, featuring Paramus players from the 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U baseball leagues.The event runs from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m., with ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Nearly one year after opening its permanent home at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its 2025 inductees. This year's list of 17 inductees includes Grammy-nominated pop rock band Jonas Brothers, chef/restaurateur David Burke, four-time Olympic ...
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 Celtic and rock music by 3 Parts Whiskey.Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. The lineup for the summer series featuring area ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Johnson Public Library in Hackensack has curated a handful of events catered to teens who are on summer break. Students entering seventh grade to twelfth grade in the fall of 2025 can attend. Class of 2025 graduates are also welcome.Teen Gameshow:Date: Tuesday, July 15Time: ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - New Jersey residents, aged 18 or older, are invited to create their own renditions of over 15 landmarks and historic sites throughout Somerset County for the upcoming Hues of History exhibit. The art exhibit celebrates 25 years of Somerset County’s Historic Preservation Grant ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The holidays come early to Shipyard Park when Ron Albanese, also known as Polka Dot, returns for a special “Christmas in July” concert on Tuesday, July 8. The hour-long show will begin at 6:30 p.m.Families can experience an evening with music, festive fun, and a hint of summer magic.
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HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton Township Public Library continues its “Movie of the Month” series into the second week of July with a screening of 2019 body-swap comedy Little. Regina Hall, Issa Rae, and Marsai Martin star in the one-hour and 49-minute film that delves into the story of a tech company ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The following youth programs are being offered at the Springfield Public Library the second week of July.Here's the lineup for July 8-11. Tuesday, July 8, 2 p.m.Ages 12+ Teen Snack Series - Edible Cookie Dough.Registration required on Eventbrite.Kids and teens must have ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Have you been on the library’s website lately? There’s an abundance of programming! First, for those who don't know, the library is open on Sundays for the weekend.There’s a Mini-Artist Series every other Monday at 4 p.m. July 7 is “Color our Ocean,” July 21 will be “Color our ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham celebrated the 249th birthday of the country with its 71st annual Independence Day Parade on Friday.Chatham residents set up chairs in the shade, but the favorable weather conditions made it pleasant for all along the route on Main Street for the parade that began at 10:30 ...
BRANT BEACH, NJ — Families are invited to kick off their week with a variety of free, family-friendly events during “Mix It Up Mondays,” held weekly at Bayview Park throughout July and August.The Monday night series runs from July 7 through August 18 at Bayview Park, located at 6908 Long Beach ...
BRANT BEACH, NJ — Families are invited to kick off their week with a variety of free, family-friendly events during “Mix It Up Mondays,” held weekly at Bayview Park throughout July and August.The Monday night series runs from July 7 through August 18 at Bayview Park, located at 6908 Long Beach ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—If you like Top 40 hits from the 1960s and early 1970s, check out the show by AM Radio in Doylestown’s Central Park as part of the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July 9.Expect to hear music from groups like Tommy James and the Shondells, Jefferson ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - For the first time in a few summers, the 2025 Milltown Fourth of July festivities had ideal weather. The sun was shining, the temperatures comfortable and the rain wasn't anywhere in sight to dampen the 100th anniversary Independence Day celebration. Milltown's day-long Fourth of ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — A unique and relaxing art workshop is coming to town, offering participants the chance to turn an ordinary glass vessel into a glowing, nature-inspired work of art, while raising money for the Barnegat Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Create a beautiful summer lantern with delicate ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle’s House Music Festival is returning on July 12. It's the 10th year of the event, which is hosted by MC Ras Anthony.DJ Chill X, DJ Qua, DJ Jihad Muhammad, DJ Kevin Hedge, DJ Mark Francis, and DJ Yuko will be participating.The festival will be held at Warinanco ...
Freedom Parade Kicks Off Saturday, July 12 at 10:00amThe Randolph Kiwanis Club has named Sgt. Frank “Eddie” Mygas as the GrandMarshal of the Randolph Kiwanis Freedom Parade which kicks off in Randolph onSaturday, July 12 at 10:00am.Sgt. Mygas is retiring after 43 years of service as a patrol ...