Arts & Entertainment
By UNION COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
April 25, 2025
RAHWAY, NJ — On Saturday, Apr. 26, 1969, the Beatles’ Paul McCartney was in the recording studio overdubbing his bass part on the legendary song “Magical Mystery Tour.” On Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025, more than 50 years later, rock fans have an invitation to roll up to Union County Performing Arts ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Kuser Farm Mansion invites the community to join them tonight for a nostalgic movie night tradition. The event will feature the beloved classic Field of Dreams (1989), shown on the mansion’s original 18 ½-foot Cinemascope screen.Doors to the mansion will open at 6:30 p.m, with the ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Basking Ridge artist Serena Bocchino holds an annual art exhibit honoring her mother, Lucia Bocchino. Serena Bocchino explains that her mother was an important figure not only in her life, but in the lives of many others, “My mother was an artist and an extremely giving mother ...
LIBERTY CORNER, NJ - Donizetti’s haunting and icy tragedy, “Lucia di Lammermoor,” comes to Opera Magnifico on May 2 at 7:30 PM and May 4 at 3:00 PM at the Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Street, Liberty Corner. The performances feature a chamber orchestra of soaring string players and ...
Princeton, NJ – The fourth annual Porchfest, with live music scheduled on 15 porches around town, will highlight this weekend’s events on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 6 p.m. – rain or shine.The Arts Council of Princeton, sponsor of the event, has a few new wrinkles this year. The grand finale ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, April 25Emo Night w/Friends Like Us and Stealing Vanity; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne; 8:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.Country Roads; Henegar Center, 625 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne; 8 p.m.Saturday, April 26 Melbourne Art ...
"What do mean you didn't get us tickets for KING LEAR at NUTLEY LITTLE THEATRE?" “Relax, dear. There are three more shows left. Tonight at 8:00, and two shows on Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00.” There are three more performances this final weekend: Friday April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m., ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerville Environmental Commission and the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites are co-hosting a concert of historical music to conclude Somerville’s Earth Day weekend celebration.Colonial Crossroads in the Old Dutch Garden: Music of Africa and Europe ...
Sponsored Event: Master Finances in a Volatile EconomySOMERSET, NJ - Spring is in full swing, and this weekend is packed with events celebrating the arts, culture, community, and fun. Whether you're into music, family outings, or delicious food, there’s something happening in and around Franklin ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! So many things happening in and around town! Check out what we've found.FRIDAY APRIL 25Morristown track and field Penn Relays vs TBD at University of Pennsylvania; 9amWalk and Learn with the Seeing Eye; 14 Maple Avenue in Morristown; 9am - 10:30amArbor Day ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! So many things happening in and around town! Check out what we've found.FRIDAY APRIL 25Morristown track and field Penn Relays vs TBD at University of Pennsylvania; 9amWalk and Learn with the Seeing Eye; 14 Maple Avenue in Morristown; 9am - 10:30amArbor Day ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Historical Museum will host a free event centered around “Changing Landscapes of Hoboken: Feasting, Conversation and Poetry” on Saturday, April 26 at 4pm at the museum. Dr. Mary Ann Miller & Dr. Lena Campagna from Caldwell University and Dr. Angela Siletti Murolo from ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Style and creativity take center stage as student designers from County College of Morris (CCM) present their original creations at the college’s annual “Spring Fashion Show” to be held on Wednesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. This free event, open to the public, offers the community an ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is marking a milestone this weekend with a fireworks celebration to honor its 25th anniversary.The celebration will take place on Sunday, with festivities beginning at 7 p.m. near the casino’s Porte Cochere and culminating in a fireworks show at 9 ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank resident Faith King is pulling a rare double feature. Two of her original one-act plays will be performed over the same weekend; Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. King’s romantic comedy, “Floor Five,” will make its New Jersey premiere as part of the Stone Church ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – "Wit", a drama by Margaret Edson and directed by Ed Faver is opening this Friday at Playhouse 22, as part of the theater's "On the Edge" series. "Wit" centers on Vivian Bearing, a brilliant and seemingly unemotional poetry professor as she undergoes an experimental and ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The 2025 Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sun. April 27 in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood.The theme of this year’s event is “H2O Optimize: Protecting Our Water,” which reflects the issues being addressed by the village ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, April 27, Downtown Plainfield is set to burst into color and creativity with the return of its Arts in Bloom Festival. Originally set for Saturday but moved due to a rainy forcast, Arts in Bloom is hosted by the Downtown Plainfield Special Improvement District (SID) as ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is marking a milestone this weekend with a fireworks celebration to honor its 25th anniversary.The celebration will take place on Sunday, with festivities beginning at 7 p.m. near the casino’s Porte Cochere and culminating in a fireworks show at 9 ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Friday, April 25, from 6-8 p.m., Atelier Rosal, the custom framing shop and art gallery located at 74 East Cherry St. in downtown Rahway, is hosting an opening reception for a new and exciting art exhibition, “Unboxed:Beyond Borders.”According to artist and Atelier Rosal co-owner ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Saturday's weather may be frightful, but the lawn party will be delightful on its new day: Saturday, May 3.Due to impending rain, the board of the Van Riper trust made the hard decision to postpone the fourth annual lawn party to the rain date of May 3. Let's face it, even if it's just ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Style and creativity take center stage as student designers from County College of Morris (CCM) present their original creations at the college’s annual “Spring Fashion Show” to be held on Wednesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. This free event, open to the public, offers the community an ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville War Memorial HS students Gianna Roman, Stephanie Bufalini, and Mikey Minnella, along with Afterburn, the high school staff band, covered many popular songs during their Friday Morning Live performance on Friday, April 4, at the high school. The band performed the ...
You've heard of Elf on a Shelf? Well, we've got a Fool on a Stool! And you'd be a fool to miss Shakespeare's masterpiece KING LEAR presented by NUTLEY LITTLE THEATRE. There are four performances this final weekend: Thursday April 24, Friday April 25 and Saturday April 26 at 8:00, and a matinée ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Education Association (BHEA) will once again spotlight student and faculty talent with its much-anticipated BHEA Talent Show, taking place on Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kenneth Stiefel Theater at Governor Livingston High School.This year’s ...
WAYNE, NJ – Overshadowed by the surprise passing of Wayne Valley Principal Ken Palczewski, which happened the same day, another well-loved Wayne resident died on April 13th. Joseph “Joe” Zisa was a founder and the melodic voice of the Emerald Experience, and a local barber here in Wayne for ...
CHATHAM, NJ — Chatham High School’s auditorium will come alive this Friday, April 25, with the vibrant performances of student artists during the Spring CPAC Showcase.Hosted by the Chatham Performing Arts Club, the event offers an open platform for acts in music, dance, theater, and more. Tickets ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Sussex County Community College held their spring Film Festival on April 16 and 19. The submissions were screened in the student center on Wednesday and Saturday. The artists were available for discussion after the presentation.On Saturday there was an awards ceremony. SCCC’s Lead ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department has rescheduled its upcoming bike rodeo due to concerns about the weather. The first ever bike rodeo was scheduled for this upcoming Saturday, but has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 4. The rodeo will feature a bike safety course, ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Once again, the Activities Club hiking group took to the great outdoors. On this trip, the group visited and hiked the trails of the Tenafly Nature Center. The hike, which covered four of the seven trails, passed several volcanic outcroppings, as well as several glacial erratics left ...