Arts & Entertainment
By GRACE MCCULLUM
May 4, 2026
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #249 is inviting the community to step back in time for a “Back to the ’50s Sock Hop Dance Party” on Saturday, May 16th.The event will take place at American Legion Post 249, located at 91 North Beverwyck Road, beginning at 6pm. Guests can expect ...
🎭We are excited to announce our 2026-2027 season! 🎭🏡 September 11th - 26thA DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2 by Lucas Hnath, directed by Wanda Maragni❌October 23rd - November 7thX by Alistair McDowell, directed by Giovanna DiSanto🎄December 11th - 19thTHE TWELVE DATES OF CHRISTMAS by Ginna Hoben, directed by ...
CRANFORD, NJ — A new network television drama is bringing lights, cameras and production crews to Cranford Monday, as filming for the upcoming CBS series “Cupertino” was taking place on Holly Street.The show, expected to debut during the 2026–27 television season, stars Mike Colter as an attorney ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough’s Concerts at the Commons series returns to Broad Commons Park for the next four Thursday nights with a lineup of local and regional artists playing original music.The first show in the free series on May 7, 2026, will feature Sug Daniels, a Philadelphia-based ...
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, ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — A new rhythm of creativity is taking shape in Bordentown City as Sleeping Cat Art Studio expands its programming to include a lineup of recurring performing arts events designed to bring artists and the community together.An expansion of the successful Leaping Dog Art Studio, ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Performance Series presents an evening of jazz featuring home-grown musicians on June 13.Saxophonist Pat Gannon – an alumnus of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (class of 2018) and its premier jazz band, the Moonglowers – will bring his organ quartet to Fanwood’s Carriage ...
Pioneer Productions is excited to announce an upcoming production of Merrily We Roll Along, the groundbreaking musical by Stephen Sondheim with a book by George Furth. Based on the 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the musical premiered in 1981 and has since become one of Sondheim’s ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - In observance of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Union County Shade Tree Advisory Board, invited students in grades fourth through eighth to enter a Poet-Tree contest. The annual contest aims to inspire students to encourage ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A new network television drama is bringing lights, cameras and production crews to Cranford Monday, as filming for the upcoming CBS series “Cupertino” takes place on Holly Street.The show, expected to debut during the 2026–27 television season, stars Mike Colter as an attorney who ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - Randolph High School senior Marcus Mosquera was among those named as the Mayo Performing Arts Center Music Students of the month for Outstanding String Players.Students from Chatham, Morristown, Parsippany, Mt. Olive, Randolph, Pequannock, Rockaway and Mendham were honored as MPAC ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – There’s a comedy show happening somewhere in Asbury Park… but you’ll have to be in on the secret to find it.The nationwide sensation Don’t Tell Comedy has quietly carved out a presence along the Jersey Shore, hosting ongoing pop-up comedy events that blend stand-up with a bit of ...
Pioneer Productions is excited to announce an upcoming production of Merrily We Roll Along, the groundbreaking musical by Stephen Sondheim with a book by George Furth. Based on the 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the musical premiered in 1981 and has since become one of Sondheim’s ...
UNION, N.J. — The Township of Union hosted its fourth annual Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Festival on Saturday, drawing a large crowd to Stuyvesant Avenue for an afternoon of cultural celebration, live performances and local cuisine.The event, held in recognition of Asian/Pacific American ...
POMPANO BEACH — A legendary figure from the New York City street art scene said he sought to bring a bright, giant-sized, artful message of "LOVE" to Old Town Pompano Beach on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing effort to transform the area.The official unveiling of the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The lawn outside the Nutley Public Library was filled with music and community spirit as the North Jersey Concert Band returned for a special outdoor performance celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.What began in 2008 as a small group of just 10 musicians has grown into a ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Dance Honors students at Paramus High School are eager to showcase their annual spring concert this week.Choreographed by Alumni Guest Artists Gianna Tucker and Isabella Verma, students, as well as Dance Educator and Director of Paramus Dance, Claudine Ranieri, Power of the Dance is ...
This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | May 4th-9thMon, 5/4: ** Double Dutch Jump Rope Workshop @ 4 PMMon, 5/4: ** Intro to Tarot Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 5/5: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 5/5: Movie: Oscar Film Series: Blue Moon (2025, R, 1:40) @ 1 PMTues, 5/5: ** Chinese Dragon Shadow Puppets @ 4 PMTues, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Bucks County Book Fest returned to Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park on Saturday with a full day of events designed for book lovers.It was the second year that the festival moved its main event outdoors to the park across from Doylestown Borough Hall. Large tents hosted panels of ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Rotary Club of Mountainside recently traded a traditional meeting room for a golf simulator bay, hosting a casual meet-up at GolfCube Social for an evening of conversation, connection, and indoor golf.The event gave current members, prospective members, and community ...
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's Two Ton Brewing Closes TemporarilyKenilworth Recap: Habitat for Humanity ReStore Opens, Mayors ...
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 ...
CARTERET, NJ — When USRB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center (CPAC) rolls out the red carpet for its Tony Award-style “Marquee Awards” ceremony on May 18th, Carteret and Woodbridge high schools are to walk away winners in 23 music theater categories. Students and staff advisers from ...
Union, NJ— American Theater Group (ATG) will present The Unwitting Magician, a unique theatrical work in development by Jeremy Dobrish, for two special performances on May 16 and 17 at the DMK Black Box Theater.The production, which was first introduced last December as part of ATG’s Free Monday ...
Governor Livingston High School’s 4th Annual Jazz Festival returns on May 7, 2026! Doors open at 5:30 PM, with performances starting at 6:30 PM in the Governor Livingston Auditorium. $5 entrance fee for adults, students are free. What began as a vision by GLHS music teachers Mr. Josef Ellis and ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The long-awaited Oakwood Park Playground renovation project is breaking ground this July.The new inclusive playground will feature fun recreational play equipment that can be accessed by all children and adults. In addition to many of the common playground staples like slides, ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — The West Essex Regional School District has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education for the 12th consecutive year, according to an announcement from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.The ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library hosts events for patrons of all ages!Here's the schedule for this week:Sunday, May 3Jewelry and Handbag Sale1-5 p.m.Sunday Session-Kaya Nicole Trio2-4 p.m.Monday, May 4Babytime10-10:20 a.m.Free Comic Book Day2-5 p.m.Ravenous Readers4-4:45 p.m.Tuesday, May ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The early bird catches the fish — or at least that was the plan Saturday morning in New Providence.Under a cool, grey sky that felt more like a fisherman's good omen than a deterrent, young anglers and their families turned out for the annual New Providence Fishing Derby at ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library hosts events for patrons of all ages!Here's the schedule for this week:Monday, May 4Homework Helper (K-6)All dayMonthly Activity Kits for KidsAll daySensory Free Play (Ages 5 and under)10-11 a.m.Rock ‘N’ Roll Music & Me (Ages 1-3)11–11:45 ...