Arts & Entertainment
By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
May 2, 2025
VERNON, NJ — The Livingston Starliners Dance Team, representing Livingston Dance Academy, dazzled judges and audiences at the DECAdance Regional Competition, earning several top awards and making their community proud.Held at the Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, the regional competition featured ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The promotional materials are not out yet, but after the date was released in late March, Lenny Cathcart revealed the lineup on a live stream from the Elizabeth Urquhart Library in City Hall on Tuesday evening.The Plainfield House Music Festival, renamed on New Year's Day by Mayor ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne:Friday, May 2First Friday Studio Reception; Gloria Grace Art Studio, 819 Strawbridge #101, Melbourne; 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Eurovision Dance Party w/Hunter the DJ; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne; 8:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.Anastasia; ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Somerset Valley Players present “Girl on the Train” with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. beginning May 2 through May 18.The two-hour show, with intermission, is directed by Holly Johnson Kowalenko and written by Rachel Wagstaff, Duncan ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — Get ready to dust off your cowboy boots and experience a taste of Music City right in the heart of New Jersey with the Downtown Somerville Alliance hosting a country-themed Girls Night Out May 15 from 5-9 p.m.Girls' Night Out is an annual event that highlights Somerville’s vibrant ...
Princeton, NJ – How’s the traffic going to be on Saturday, May 3? Pretty slow moving, we hope, maybe even congested.We’re hoping that the town will be hopping on Saturday, particularly during the hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the Arts Council of Princeton takes over Paul Robeson Place for its ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - New month, new events happening in and around Morris County this weekend. Here's a list of everything that's happening this weekend! FRIDAY MAY 2Mansion in May from May 1 - May 31 at Wildfair in Chester; tickets requiredMorris County Baseball Tournament; Morristown vs Randolph ...
The stage is set! The Mad Slap Tones: The Mad Slap Tones will be at Oakley on Friday at 7 p.m. to entertain you with some classic rock.Then on Saturday it's Chloe Medina. Chloe is back to perform after our Kentucky Derby party, so hang around after the race.
BAYONNE, NJ - A new nonprofit, From Educators to Innovators, LLC, will host their very first Culture Day Festival in Bayonne on Saturday May 31st. The event, set to run from noon until 6:00 p.m., will be held at 16th Street Park.The festival, organizers say, is meant to highlight all the wonderful ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - New month, new events happening in and around Morris County this weekend. Here's a list of everything that's happening this weekend! FRIDAY MAY 2Mansion in May from May 1 - May 31 at Wildfair in Chester; tickets requiredMorris County Baseball Tournament; Madison vs Montville at ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Westfield teen Sophia Gandhi, the leader of the New Jersey GSA Coalition, has announced the upcoming LGBTQ Prom, to be held in Bridgewater.The New Jersey GSA Coalition is a network of high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances across the state that work to build community for ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Do you want to give Hudson County a little bit more color? Would you be excited to win a swag bag of Hudson County Tourism merchandise?The Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development is hosting a coloring contest.Those interested in participating ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - New month, new events happening in and around Morris County this weekend. Here's a list of everything that's happening this weekend! FRIDAY MAY 2Mansion in May from May 1 - May 31 at Wildfair in Chester; tickets requiredMorris County Baseball Tournament; Morristown vs Randolph ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Do you want to give Hudson County a little bit more color? Would you be excited to win a swag bag of Hudson County Tourism merchandise?The Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development is hosting a coloring contest.Those interested in participating ...
PATERSON, NJ - Hollywood came to the Silk City on Thursday as legendary actor Robert De Niro was spotted filming behind City Hall for the upcoming Netflix thriller The Whisper Man.The project, based on the bestselling 2019 novel by Alex North, follows the chilling story of a widowed crime writer ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Known for its ability to generate laughs and tears — often simultaneously — “Steel Magnolias” is being presented by the Westfield Community Players as the organization’s final show of the 2024-25 season, beginning this Saturday, May 3, the first of six performances.In the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The stage at Madison School came alive on Thursday, April 17, as the 5th and 6th grade drama club presented its highly anticipated spring play, Serve and Protect. This original and imaginative production, penned by two talented sixth-grade students from Madison School, whisked the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken’s annual Spring Arts & Music Festival returns on Sunday, May 18, bringing together more than 300 artists, makers, crafters, and vendors. The festival will feature two stages of live music, family entertainment, and food from a wide array of local eateries — with Latin ...
UNION, NJ - Due to severe weather forecasts for Saturday, May 3, the AAPI Food & Music Festival has been postponed indefinitely, according to township officials. The third annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Food & Music Festival was scheduled for Saturday on Stuyvesant Avenue. “We ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra invites residents to a galaxy far, far away. The Orchestra will be performing A Galaxy Far, Far Away Concert Experience featuring the legendary music of Star Wars. Nate White will serve as conductor for the show. The concert will be on May ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Local youth music is striking a high note again in Summit.After drawing a crowd of more than 120 fans to their debut concert in March, three local teen bands — No Pursuit, Fonk, and lorraine — are tuning up for their next show, School’s Out for Summer 2025, on Friday, June 13, at the ...
CARTERET, NJ — The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center has announced its 2025 nominees from a host of high schools in Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties for “Marquee Awards” that celebrate excellence in high school musical theater.Winners will be announced at the 3rd annual, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in Rahway will hold its second annual Film Fest on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. The festival’s opening ceremony, which starts at 7 PM at UCPAC’s Main Stage, will feature remarks from keynote speaker and Chairman of the Union County, ...
WARETOWN, NJ - Waretown's Albert Music Hall, running since 1974, will have 5 bands this week for their regular Saturday night show. Featuring a mix of Pinelands, Bluegrass, Country, Americana, Folk and Old Timey music each week.This week there will be 5 bands: Third Rail, Bad Dogz, Elaine & The ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The popular PorchFest event is returning to Bordentown City this weekend.2025 PorchFest is taking place throughout Bordentown City on Saturday, May 3 from 12PM to 5PM.The annual event features local musicians of all genres performing mini-concerts at “host” houses in the City, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Westfield teen Sophia Gandhi, the leader of the New Jersey GSA Coalition, has announced the upcoming LGBTQ Prom, to be held in Bridgewater.The New Jersey GSA Coalition is a network of high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances across the state that work to build community for ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Westfield teen Sophia Gandhi, the leader of the New Jersey GSA Coalition, has announced the upcoming LGBTQ Prom, to be held in Bridgewater.The New Jersey GSA Coalition is a network of high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances across the state that work to build community for ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - On Sunday, May 4, rain or shine, join the Hunterdon Art Museum for the 9th annual FREE Community Day: HAM IT UP!The annual HAM IT UP! event is a celebration of imagination, creativity, and community - all wrapped up in a FREE afternoon of unforgettable fun for the whole family ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The historic Ross Farm is once again gearing up to welcome an exciting lineup of talented musicians as part of its 2025 Ross Farm Music Series. Set against the charming backdrop of the 18th-century estate, the concert series continues to bring fresh, inspiring performances to ...
Bound Brook, NJ — Music in the Somerset Hills (MISH), in collaboration with the Pan Global Music Initiative, is proud to announce “Harmonías del Caribe: Premieres of Dominican Classical Treasures,” a groundbreaking concert celebrating the rich heritage of Dominican classical music. This free event ...