Arts & Entertainment

June 15, 2025

“A beautiful telling of a most difficult tale. Poignant & joyful. Already bought tickets to see it again.”  “It was awesome! Still can't get over how they all remembered their dialogue - impressed!” “The play was so funny and heart warming!”  “We were so happy to be there. It was a great show.

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FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Memorial Library will feature local artist and 100-year-old WWII veteran Greg Ruffa on Tuesday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. for the 4th installment of the Evening with the Artist series. Ruffa, a gifted artist, worked in the advertising business for nearly 75 years. One of his ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Audience members stood and cheered after experiencing some of the golden age of musical empires courtesy of the New Jersey Festival orchestra at Edison Intermediate School Saturday night.The concert featuring music by Mozart, Kodály and Elgar was all about musical empires of the ...

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CLARK, NJ — On Tuesday, June 17, at 7 p.m., the Clark Public Library is holding “Unraveled: A Knitting and Crochet Night.”The library announced, “Join the Clark Library to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for a night of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Due to inclement weather, the New Providence Historical Society has rescheduled its annual Flea Market to Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will still take place on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum, located at 1350 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ ...

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SOMERSET, NJ- The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band (RVSB) presents its annual Pops Concert “Broadway Plus” on Sunday, June 22  at 3:00 PM at Franklin High School located at 500 Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset. Admission is free. Conducted by Musical Director William Berz, the band will perform a selection ...

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HAMILTON, NJ – The Hamilton Township Public Library’s free weekly movie series continues on Tuesday with a screening of In The Heights, the uplifting musical directed by Jon Chu. Set in New York City’s Washington Heights, the film follows a charismatic bodega owner, portrayed by Anthony Ramos, who ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Rain may have dampened the formalities, but it couldn’t dim the spirit of heritage, resistance, and remembrance on Saturday as Paterson marked the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth. The celebration honored Black family legacies, unveiled a symbolic "legacy tree," and officially ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Museum will present a film screening and program about the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial on Saturday, June 14 at 3 pm.  The film, featuring scenes from the trial and interviews with witnesses, was restored and digitized by the Museum with a grant from ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - Mayor Jimmy Davis shared his thoughts with TAPinto Bayonne about a recent survey by a tech  company that showed Bayonne is the town that best reflects New Jersey's culture.The towns that made the list, a blog by Mondly said, are “the ones where you hear the state’s accent, taste its ...

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CALDWELL, NJ – Dillon Almeida (second from left) from Caldwell caught the most fish in the boys’ ages 6-10 category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Essex County Grover Cleveland Park in Essex Fells on Thursday, June 5. Dillon caught a total of eight fish. Pictured with Dillon is Essex County ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Recreation Department invites residents to dive into the world of Marvel. A free showing of the movie Captain America: Civil War will take place at Veterans Community Park on Saturday, August 9, at 8 p.m. Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend. Tommy Scoops will ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Today is Father's Day and that means one thing - an abundance of Dad jokes. A dad joke is a joke, typically a pun, often presented as a one-liner or a question and answer, and Nutley Being Nutley, residents were all too willing to share some of the best, and worst, dad jokes ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Volunteers are what make Chatham tick and on Saturday the Borough of Chatham took time to honor its volunteers after a Flag Day Ceremony held in Boro Hall.Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn leads the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner during Flag Day CeremonyMayor Dempsey with honored ...

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TAPinto Piscataway wishes all Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, and anyone who has taken on the role of Father, a very happy Father's Day. Our Fathers raise us up to new heights.They help us down from tough places.They walk with us through life's journey and carry us on broad shoulders when it's ...

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BARNEGAT - "Get ready, Barnegat! We're excited to be a part of the Barnegat Farmers Market this season. You can find us every Thursday, beginning June 12th, at 14 Birdsall Street, Barnegat, NJ. The market will be open from 9 AM to 1 PM, rain or shine! It's the perfect opportunity to support ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Township of East Hanover has announced its 2025 Summer Concert series.See below: 

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Nutley Little Theatre is excited to announce auditions for DOG SEES GOD, written by Bert V. Royal, directed by Skylar LeRose When: Monday, June 30 6-9 PM and Tuesday, July 1 Where: Nutley Little Theatre, 47 Erie Place, Nutley, NJ Performances: September 12 - September 27 Sides and character ...

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ALLENDALE, NJ — Residents, staff, and guests at Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 85 Harreton Rd., were treated to an afternoon of sunshine, smiles, and timeless music as the beloved doo-wop band Forever Young brought their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to the ...

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ALLENDALE, NJ — Residents, staff, and guests at Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 85 Harreton Rd., were treated to an afternoon of sunshine, smiles, and timeless music as the beloved doo-wop band Forever Young brought their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to the ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – – The downtown was ringing with excitement as the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians (PRRH) officially chugged into the Ole Towne Festival weekend Friday, June 13th, 2025. Tucked away behind Pine Alley, the PRRH grounds transformed into a lively hub of free fun, welcoming a ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Jersey Shore's beloved summer music tradition is back! 90.5 The Night, Brookdale Public Radio, proudly announces the return of Songwriters on the Beach, a free summer concert series that transforms Thursday evenings into a celebration of music, community, and ocean breezes.

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Bloomfield’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, scheduled for today, 6/14, has been postponed due to rain.  The event will take place on its rain date, next Saturday, June 21st from noon to 7 p.m. Join the celebration at Glenwood Ave & Washington St in Bloomfield Center 

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The 2025 Union County Senior Art Exhibit hosted its closing reception and award presentation at UCNJ Union College in Scotch Plains on Wednesday, June 4. The exhibit featured two local artists who are 100+ years old: Scotch Plains resident Greg Ruffa and Fanwood resident Joseph ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Bloomfield’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, scheduled for today, 6/14, has been postponed due to rain.  The event will take place on its rain date, next Saturday, June 21st from noon to 7 p.m. Join the celebration at Glenwood Ave & Washington St in Bloomfield Center 

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - Nobody washes out St. Anthony! According to Rev. Msgr. Raymond J. Kupke, Pastor of St. Anthony's, "The Feast is called a "feast" rather than a carnival or picnic or festival." The original was organized over 40 years ago. Again, if you have it, they will come! They came from babies ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The organizers of Relay for Life are excited to invite you to join all the fun and contribute to an excellent cause on Saturday, June 14. Due to the possibility of poor weather, the event is moving indoors to the Rahway Recreation Center, located at 275 East Milton Ave., in City Hall ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ — As Pride Month continues, Hoboken is reminding residents of several community events still to come, celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ+ community through art, entertainment, and education. With a focus on inclusivity and community spirit, the city is encouraging everyone to ...

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Allison Ognibene, lead faculty of Theater at Sussex County Community College (SCCC), wrote an original play called "Mile 59." The play was recently featured at the renowned New York Theater Festival, "NY Summerfest" in June 2025 at the Hudson Guild Theater.Two special shows of "Mile 59" will be ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - Mayor Donald Shaw and the Roselle Borough Council announced the return of the 12th annual car, truck, bike, and jeep show on June 21. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date of June 22 has been set. The show will run from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, located at 210 ...

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