Arts & Entertainment

May 22, 2025

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Celebrate Memorial Day with a special free concert at Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 25th at 4:00 p.m.This concert will feature works by American composers, marches by John Philip Sousa, a salute to the Armed Forces, and more. Featuring organ and chorus, with singers from ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Celebrate Memorial Day with a special free concert at Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 25th at 4:00 p.m.This concert will feature works by American composers, marches by John Philip Sousa, a salute to the Armed Forces, and more. Featuring organ and chorus, with singers from ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – When hometown favorite Furman Kugler out-sprinted Johnny Webber of Milwaukee to win the first Tour of Somerville bike race in 1940, the event sponsor was a dairy farm, merchandise prizes were donated by town businesses and race organizer Fred “Pop” Kugler thought “maybe we’ll try ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – When hometown favorite Furman Kugler out-sprinted Johnny Webber of Milwaukee to win the first Tour of Somerville bike race in 1940, the event sponsor was a dairy farm, merchandise prizes were donated by town businesses and race organizer Fred “Pop” Kugler thought “maybe we’ll try ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - It's the weekend! A holiday weekend! If you are spending the weekend in town, here are some fun events to keep you busy. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!FRIDAY MAY 23Mansion in May; Chester; 10am - 4pmPop-Up Charcuterie Boarrds with The Woodenfig at Glenbrook Brewery; ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - It's the weekend! A holiday weekend! If you are spending the weekend in town, here are some fun events to keep you busy. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!FRIDAY MAY 23Mansion in May; Chester; 10am - 4pmPop-Up Charcuterie Boarrds with The Woodenfig at Glenbrook Brewery; ...

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SUMMIT, NJ— The stage at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School will transform into the high seas next weekend as students bring Disney’s Moana Jr. to life in two performances on Sunday, June 1.Audiences can expect an afternoon of music, colorful characters, and inspiration as the middle school’s ...

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Hunterdon Central's Soldier Support Club proudly presents "Stars, Stripes and Stand Up" Comedy Night on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM. This special event will benefit Operation Jersey Cares and feature an all-star lineup of veteran comedians performing at The Three Bridges Fire House.The ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The cast and crew of the Legally Blonde, the musical, were nominated for five FREDDY© AWARDS . Tonight, the results are being broadcast from the State Theatre in Easton, PA. through WFMZ at 7:00 PM. Streaming of the event can be found here. Students from 29 schools across ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Enjoy a night at the theater while supporting the talented student-actors of Hightstown High School at an upcoming event.The Hightstown High School Thespian Society will be presenting its One Act Play Showcase on Friday, May 30 at 7PM at Hightstown High School, located at 25 Leshin ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – On Monday, May 26 starting promptly at 8 a.m., the Mayor and Borough Council will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Gould Avenue in North Caldwell. The ceremony will begin with a 21-gun salute. “Do not be alarmed by the brief gunshot noise,” the borough ...

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RARITAN TWP, NJ - A new event is headed for Mine Brook Park this July after the Raritan township committee unanimously approved a special event request from Jordan Tielmann, one of the owners of Noble Oak Safety & Training. Treetopia is an event that first took root in California as a two-day ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Whether you’re into live music, Japanese food, upscale hip-hop brunches, or simply taking time to honor the reason for the holiday weekend, Boca Raton has you covered this Memorial Day weekend.Thursday-Friday, May 23-24The Heavy PetsCrazy Uncle Mike’s – 6450 N Federal Hwy, Boca ...

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SOMERS, N.Y. - King Kone has made it to the small screen!The nostalgic and wildly popular ice cream stand on Route 100 in Somers was the setting recently for a TV commercial touting the Chevy Equinox EV.Owners Brian and Deb Hopkins of Katonah were “ecstatic” about being chosen for the spot but ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage outdoor music series sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance opens with James Popik and Supernova on Friday night, May 23, followed by Mail Order Bride on Saturday night, May 24.The Summer Stage is erected each week on the Division Street pedestrian mall, and ...

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WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Councilman Michael Docteroff confirmed during Tuesday’s West Caldwell Township Council meeting that the Cedar Street pool will not be open for Memorial Day weekend due to a critical repair issue. The issue was not able to be identified until the pools were filled, and the ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of June.Weave with Us on Monday, June 2 at 5:00pm – 7:30pm.Join us the first Monday of each month (holidays excluded) and enjoy the company of fellow weavers.  Bring your portable loom!  Beginners ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following children's programs for the month of June.June 2025 Children’s Department programs and events:Weekly programs: Bingo For Children: Mondays at 6:30pm – 7:00pmBingo games for children ages 3 & upJune 2, 9, 16, 23 & ...

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UNION, NJ - The Disney movie ‘Moana 2’ will be the feature at the season's first ‘Movie Under the Stars’ event on Friday, June 6.Pre-movie entertainment begins at 7 p.m. with food trucks, a photo booth, a DJ, face painter, and lawn games.  The movie begins at 8:15 p.m.The Union Recreation ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - Don't rain on my parade! That's what Hawthornites are saying as they feel the bitter spring rain and look forward to the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26.There will be a ceremony at noon in front of Borough Hall on Lafayette Avenue and a parade, which will step off at 1:30 ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - After a cool, damp workweek, how about a jazz hot weekend? The Oakley, Nutley's destination for live music, is serving up two great jazz performers this weekend.First, on Friday, May 23, Jae Jeong Jazz Duo returns to the Oakley from 7 to 10 p.m. You don't want to miss it! Then, on ...

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EDISON, NJ - The township will host their annual Pride Festival on Saturday, May 31, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the old Stewart's Lot, located at 922 Amboy Avenue. This event is free and open to the public.“We are happy to host Pride Festival here in Edison,” said Mayor Sam Joshi in a released ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Immaculata High School senior Susie Polito was named Best Lead Actress for her role as “Girl” in the schools' production of “Once.”The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center hosted the 3rd Annual Central Jersey Marquee Awards on Monday, May 19, honoring outstanding ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Memorial Day celebrations begin at 10 a.m. in Sparta with the annual parade, sponsored by Sparta VFW.  The participants will begin lining up around 9 a.m. and will process along East Shore Trail, through White Deer Plaza and up Mohawk Avenue to finish by the library.A remembrance and ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Get ready to soak up the sounds of summer. Boca Raton is turning up the volume with its Summer in the City concert series, kicking off June 13 with a performance by a Fleetwood Mac tribute band at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 5 ...

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The exhibit will be on display until the end of May in the community's Fireside Gallery.Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in New Providence, New Jersey, proudly unveiled its annual Resident Spring Art Show on May 2. The exhibit will be on display until the end of May in the ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - Friends of the Roxbury Public Library recently introduced a travel initiative called “Adventures!” A bus trip to the beautiful Grounds for Sculptures is scheduled for June. Then, in August, there will be a barbeque picnic at the Somerset Patriots game, said the non-profit ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon Central Regional High School presented a performance of “Lost Girl” May 16 and May 17.In the cast were Megan Wash, Samuel Gauvin, Katie Gilliland, Isabella Garcia, Sophie Collier, Maya Wolff, Laci Sova, Jocelyn Willis, Logan Mausert, Alexander Adagba, Gabriela Knox, ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- Last week at Montclair State University, Randolph High School Junior Sarah Hall earned third place in the U.S. Congressional District 11 Art Show, a prestigious competition sponsored by Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill.Sarah’s award-winning piece, titled “Sister,” will be displayed for a ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - Representatives of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) paid a visit to Cinelease film studios in Jersey City recently as part of a new college program that offers New Jersey Film Academy Industry credentials.An old adage claims that people should not see how laws or sausages ...

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