Arts & Entertainment
By MATT DOHERTY
April 29, 2025
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Stone Pony Summer Stage is turning up the volume for summer 2025 with a jam-packed season of live music that spans generations, genres, and vibes. Starting in May, the legendary Asbury Park venue will welcome a powerhouse lineup that includes everything from gritty punk and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Academy’s students brought a vibrant dose of mischief, music, and heart to the stage this past weekend with their captivating production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical. The Rahway Performing Arts Center was alive with energy as the talented young performers brought the ...
The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24th and Monday, May 26th. The library’s regular hours are: Monday - Tuesday: 9am - 8pm Wednesday: 7am - 8pm (Main Building) 9am - 8pm (Children’s Building)Thursday: 9am - 6pm Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pmThere is ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bright skies and steady breezes brought dozens of families to the fourth Annual Fly a Kite Day, held Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. The event was hosted by the East Brunswick Department of Recreation and Parks and the East ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Calling all poets — seasoned scribes and first-time rhymers alike! The Alfred Baumann Library is conducting its 28th annual poetry contest, which is open to Woodland Park residents, Passaic Valley High School students, and Berkeley College students. Let your words take flight, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – If you were in Scotch Plains last week and wondered, “Is that Adam Scott from ‘Severance’ on Apple TV+?” Or “Gee, I could swear that's Michelle Monaghan from ‘White Lotus.’” Or perhaps you thought, “That guy looks like Robert De Niro.” Well, you were correct. Every time.Scott, ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Bernards Township Parks and Recreation is accepting nominations through May 15, 2025 for their 2025 Mayor’s Arts Awards honoring individuals and organizations demonstrating exemplary leadership in and dedication to the fine and performing arts in Bernards Township. The ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - On May 2 at 7:30 PM, Light Opera of New Jersey will present “A Cappella Jamboree” at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge, NJ—an unforgettable evening celebrating the power and artistry of the human voice.The night will kick off with a performance by The Princeton ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Various local craft artisans will participate in the annual Salt Box Craft Fair on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum from 9 AM to 3 PM. The handmade crafts will include ceramics, wood crafts, crochet, stained glass, baskets, wreaths, and other crafts. In addition, New ...
Phillipsburg, NJ - Yo Yo Yo What's up Phillipsburg Community! DMC invites you to Phillipsburg Comic-Con and this special concert Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the High School. Darryl Makes Comics and is the "King of Rock" and has a message for all you Comic-Con and RUN DMC fans. Get ready to "Walk This ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Public Library is hosting a special performance in its café on Wednesday, April 30, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. And everyone is invited!April is National Jazz Appreciation Month. Why not stop by the library next Wednesday for a performance by the Rahway High School Jazz ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township families are invited to join the upcoming Kids Paint & Sip event, hosted by the John O. Wilson Neighborhood Community Center. 169 Wilfred Ave. The free event will be held for children ages 7 to 11 on Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.Participants ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Get down with the East Brunswick Arts Coalition for our 3rd Annual Ball! We’re throwin’ a far-out 70’s disco-themed interactive murder mystery! Hosted by the East Brunswick Arts Coalition, this event will be held at 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick on Saturday, May 31, ...
Princeton, NJ – Here’s a one-two musical punch on our midweek calendar, delivered by the German-based Signum Quartet, which appears first on Wednesday, April 30,at the Princeton Public Library, with an interactive presentation co-hosted by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Soundtracks program. It ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The school year is down to one marking period, which means parents need to start making those summer plans for the kids. So, get the calendars ready because the South Plainfield Recreation Department is opening online registration for their popular Summer Parks Camps as well ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – If you were in Scotch Plains last week and wondered, “Is that Adam Scott from Severance on Apple TV+?” Or “Gee, I could swear that's Michelle Monaghan from White Lotus.” Or perhaps you thought, “That guy looks like Robert DeNiro.” Well, you were correct. Every time.Scott, ...
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona invites residents to its 2025 Pride Festival. The event will be on June 1 at the Verona Civic Center, starting at 12:30 p.m. Verona’s Pride Festival kicks off Pride Month with live entertainment and activities such as crafts, jewelry, nail art, and face painting.
CRANFORD, NJ – In advance of NJ’s annual Wool Walk last week, YarnStormers created an installation, “The Peace Storm," at Cranford’s Hanson Park. It was the brainchild of Esther Maroney and YarnStormers yarn shop owner, Teresa Murray.The YarnStormers started as a group of fiber artists based in ...
NEWARK - Former Rutgers-Newark student Ramy Youssef, an award-winning Egyptian-American actor, producer, director and comedian, will be the keynote speaker at Rutgers University-Newark’s May 22 commencement ceremony at the Prudential Center, where he will also receive an honorary doctor of fine ...
Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) is proud to announce its exciting Summer Concert Series, continuing the success of our Rock Hunger VIII fundraiser. The Summer Concert Series is a key initiative to raise much-needed funds for our vital programs and services, all while enjoying live music from ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Over $1 million in grants has been awarded through the fourth of awards by the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, Mayor Steven Fulop announced recently. “This round of grant funding not only marks our largest to date, but it also builds on our promise to prioritize equity, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - This spring, the arts are blooming at Kenilworth Public Schools. The district’s talented students will star in numerous events, sharing their extraordinary creativity with the community.Art, music and dance enthusiasts will especially enjoy this season’s shows and performances, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—On Thursday night, Doylestown Borough will host the first event in a two-concert series taking place at Broad Commons Park. On May 1 at 6 p.m., the Concerts at the Commons series kicks off with a free concert featuring Mo Lowda & the Humble. The indie-rock band is based in ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - In a game titled “Big Money Spectacular”, an individual won $30,000 from a ticket purchased on April 24.It was a draw or scratch-off game sold at the 7-Eleven on River Road.The last big winner in Fair Lawn won over $1 million from a Jersey Cash 5 ticket on February 5 purchased at ...
FREE READERS’ THEATRE! MAY 4th at 2:00 p.m. Better Late written by Larry Gelbart A December- December - December romance which embraces love, divorce, aging and death with a comedic tone. The play gives new meaning to the phrase “two’s company, three’s a crowd.” As each day passes, the awkward ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The AP’N3 Film Challenge is rolling out earlier than ever this year — and with a bold new twist. Organizers of the popular short film contest have added a new “No Borders” category, allowing filmmakers who can’t make it to Asbury Park to still join the fun.While the original “On ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of May.THE GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAY at The Kenilworth Public LibraryMonday, May 5 at 7:00pm – 8:00pmJoin us for The Golden Age of Broadway, presented by The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo. This event ...
BRANCHBURG,NJ - Raritan Valley Community College's (RVCC) Arts & Design department will present DanceWorks, an evening of student and faculty dance performances, May 1 and 2, at 7:00 PM. The event will be held in the Edward Nash Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus. The Director of RVCC's ...
HAMILTON, NJ — A Lenape High School student's artwork will be on display in the nation's capital after being declared the winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition for the Third District.Gwendolyn Teske was chosen as the winner of the 2025 competition sponsored by Congressman Herb Conaway ...
WARREN, NJ –Watchung Hills Regional High School Bands Shine at CJMEA Concert Band FestivalThe Watchung Hills Regional High School Bands celebrated significant achievements at the recent CJMEA Concert Band Festival. Each of the school’s three ensembles—Freshmen Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind ...