Arts & Entertainment
By KRISTEN LORENZETTI
June 5, 2025
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, May 13, the Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy held its annual spring concert. Over 350 students performed to a “sold out" and enthusiastic audience of staff, family, and friends. Students performed in the band, under the direction of Ms. Amara Van Wyk, in the chorus, under ...
STAFFORD - Get ready to sway to the iconic harmonies of the 1969s with The Papas and The Mamas, a special tribute show hitting the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) on Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m.This performance will transport you back to the golden era of folk-rock, celebrating the unique ...
STAFFORD - Get ready to sway to the iconic harmonies of the 1969s with The Papas and The Mamas, a special tribute show hitting the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) on Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m.This performance will transport you back to the golden era of folk-rock, celebrating the unique ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Time for some fun! Here's what's happening in and around town this weekend! Head into town for these fun filled events.FRIDAY JUNE 6Art in Bloom; Frelinghuysen Arboretum; 10am - 4pmGarage Sale at Thursday Morning Club in Madison; 10am - 3pmParsippany Farmers Market; Veterans ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Time for some fun! Here's what's happening in and around town this weekend! Head into town for these fun filled events.FRIDAY JUNE 6Garage Sale at Thursday Morning Club in Madison; 10am - 2pmArt in Bloom; Frelinghuysen Arboretum; 10am - 4pmParsippany Farmers Market; Veterans ...
Morristown, NJ — The Morris Museum presents artist Neil Jenney’s unique take on the works of Pablo Picasso alongside lithographs from the museum’s permanent collection. An examination of the artistic practice of interpretation in furthering an idea, the exhibition Neil Jenney / Pablo Picasso tells ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Robert Shaw, senior on the Sayreville War Memorial Baseball team, was recently selected to the 2025 Greater Middlesex Conference All-Academic Team. Shaw has a 4.21 GPA and played three years on the varsity baseball team.“A three-year letter winner for the Bombers Baseball team, ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Public Library is set to launch its annual Mile Square Reading Challenge, encouraging residents of all ages to read their way through the summer. The challenge officially begins with a jam-packed Kick-Off Weekend starting Friday, June 13, and runs through August 15.Using ...
Maplewood, NJ- Eight cover bands brought a dynamic vibe to the Sloan St. parking lot in South Orange on Sunday, June 1 with Under Cover Music Fest 2025. Music lovers turned out between noon and 8pm for the free music festival that had everything from Motown, rock, soul, and more. The festival was ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - For the second straight year, the Elizabeth Avenue Partnership will be bringing an exciting exploration into Elizabeth’s Revolutionary past with a fun-filled day full of re-enactors and 18th-century vendors on Saturday. The event will take place at Union Square Plaza on the corner ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township Recreation announced its 2025 Concerts in the Park lineup for Wednesday evenings this summer. The free concert series will begin July 2 and finish in August. All concerts begin at 7 p.m., with rain dates on Thursdays at the same time. All concerts are held at the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The mobile branch of the South Brunswick Public Library will be off the road until further notice due to repairs and maintenance, according to the library’s website. For more information on the mobile branch, click here. The mobile branch makes routine stops at local schools, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The 16th season of Ridgewood Guild’s Movies in the Park begins Wednesday, June 11 at 9:00 p.m., with a screening of Viva Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to bring chairs and blankets to Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and enjoy complimentary movies throughout the summer. Rebel ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Mayor’s Youth Council invites the community to join them for a “Pawsome Fundraiser” on Sunday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Peppertown Park in Berkeley Heights. This fun-filled dog adoption and fundraising event will benefit St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center.Local pet lovers ...
RAHWAY, NJ — This summer, the Rahway Public School District is offering a free summer music workshop, to be held at Rahway High School, located at 1012 Madison Ave.The summer program will take place from June 23 to July 17, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.There are options available for ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin Township residents will have no shortage of ways to celebrate community, diversity, and nature on Saturday, June 7, as three major events fill the calendar with music, education, and outdoor exploration.From the peak bloom of 3,000 roses in Colonial Park to a vibrant ...
(Morristown) --- MPAC has announced their 2025 Summer free concert lineup. Events will take place outdoors at Vail Mansion Plaza, adjacent to MPAC, and Pioneer Park, by 1776 on the Green. MPAC Arts in the Community Free Summer Events Schedule is as follows: Wednesday June 4 - MPAC Music Student of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — It’s prom season at Gov. Livingston High School, and seniors embraced the time-honored tradition with style, celebration, and a sense of nostalgia. As with every year, students gathered with friends and family for pre-prom photo sessions—whether in backyards, at local parks, ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Summer Camp is returning to Cedar Grove. The 2025 rendition of Summer Camp will be held from June 30 to August 1 (Monday through Friday). Camps are available for Pre-K students through fifth grade. Pre-K camps will be held at the Memorial Middle School Cafeteria from 8:45 a.m. to ...
New Providence, NJ — The sounds of summer are coming to Allendale! The community is invited to kick off the season with the Spring Grove Summer Concert Series on Thursday, August 14 at 4 PM at 144 Gales Drive in New Providence.The free outdoor event will feature Forever Young, bringing the best of ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - On Saturday, June 7th, Hanover Township's annual “Get Hooked on Fishing Not Drugs” event will take place at Malapardis Pond. The pond will be fully stocked and ready for fishermen young and old. Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: first fish caught; biggest ...
New Providence, NJ — The sounds of summer are coming to Allendale! The community is invited to kick off the season with the Spring Grove Summer Concert Series on Thursday, August 14 at 4 PM at 144 Gales Drive in New Providence.The free outdoor event will feature Forever Young, bringing the best of ...
UNION, NJ – As part of the grand opening festivities surrounding the new Union Public Library and Union Arts Center this weekend, the American Theater Group (ATG) will present Broadway Tales and Tunes, a unique “behind-the-scenes” look at Broadway with veteran theater critic Peter Filichia.The show ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to celebrate the skills and hard work of Hightstown High School's art students at an annual event taking place next week.The 2025 Hightstown High School Art Show is taking place on Thursday, June 5 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at the school’s Library.Free to ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join Middlesex County for the annual 2025 Celebrate Middlesex County taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 10 am–3 pm at Roosevelt Park in Edison. Celebrate Middlesex County is a free, family-friendly event focused on showcasing the unique programs, services, and people of ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Pride month is upon us and the Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee has a jam-packed lineup of events honoring the LGBTQIA+ community.“We are excited to welcome residents and visitors alike to come together to celebrate our City’s diversity and inclusivity,” said Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla. “I ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a bus trip to the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City on Sat., July 26, 2025.The trip will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa School parking lot) at 8 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately 6:30 p.m. Cost of $77 includes ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Ridge Choral Program will present their Spring Concert on Wednesday, June 4 at 7:00 PM in the Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. Ridge Choir Director Carol Beadle says she is excited about the performance, which will include “some really fun pieces.”The concert will ...
Bedminster, NJ - Summer Art Camps begin June 16 at The Center for Contemporary Art (“The Center”). Weekly camps are offered for children ages 5-15 in half-day or full-day sessions. Camps run through August 29.Summer Art Camps are led by professional, experienced, and creative teaching artists; ...
Orange, NJ – This summer, Monte Irvin Orange Park won’t just be a neighborhood green space — it will be one of the cultural epicenters of Essex County. As part of the 2025 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series, the park will host four signature festivals celebrating jazz, gospel, Caribbean, ...