Arts & Entertainment
By GRACE MCCULLUM
April 24, 2026
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A wide range of events is set to take place across our area this weekend, offering something for all ages and interests.From outdoor activities and community gatherings to local sports games, arts programming and live entertainment, the three-day stretch features a mix of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A wide range of events is set to take place across our area this weekend, offering something for all ages and interests.From outdoor activities and community gatherings to local sports games, arts programming and live entertainment, the three-day stretch features a mix of ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — As May approaches in Montclair, so too does one of the town’s most anticipated cultural traditions: the Montclair Literary Festival. This year, the celebrated festival marks its tenth anniversary — a milestone that promises ample opportunities to indulge in all levels of obsessions ...
Princeton, NJ – What would have been the fifth annual Princeton Porchfest celebration, with dozens of musical events scheduled at 18 locations around town, was canceled late in the afternoon on Friday, April 24, the day before its scheduled start. The Arts Council of Princeton had billed the event ...
BUTLER, NJ - Car enthusiasts and community members alike are invited to “rev it up” in Butler as the 3rd Annual Cars N’ Cops Car Show rolls into town on Sunday, May 17, 2026.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Main Street, bringing together a wide variety of vehicles and ...
SOUTH ORANGE –MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood School District Board of Education meeting on April 23, 2026, opened on a high note as students from South Mountain Elementary School brought a touch of Broadway magic to the room, performing selections from their school musical The Disney ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For its last show of the season, Westfield Community Players is preparing to put on “The Nerd,” a comedy by Larry Shue that offers lots of laughs with a good dose of 1980s nostalgia.The plot goes like this, says Director Chris Peterson: Aspiring architect Willum Cubbert has often ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Many things were lost to the pandemic and one of those was the annual spring fifth grade play by the Spotswood School District's Appleby School Drama Club. It was a tradition that fifth graders looked forward to and back on fondly. So, it's awesome to see it making a comeback thanks ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — Hillside is preparing to celebrate its 113th birthday and wants the community to be a part of it.The town launched “One Town, Many Stories,” a community-wide art project that asks residents of all ages to share their connection to Hillside.Members of the community are invited to ...
PARAMUS, NJ — It's almost time to take a dip in the Paramus Pool!Offering a splash pad, pool house and large competitive-sized pool, the borough's water recreation area has announced its schedule of special nighttime events.Established in 1964, the Paramus Municipal Pool "is the gem" of the ...
SCHOHARIE – The arts are alive and well in Schoharie County—you only need to look in the right places. And one of those places is the SEEC Art Gallery at 287 Main in Schoharie.Through partnerships with art organizations throughout the county, SEEC works to create opportunities for artists of all ...
NEWTON, NJ—Grab your fishing poles and get ready to dig up some works, rain or shine. The 64th Annual Sgt. Clarence “Ish” Friedland Small Fry Trout Fishing Contest will be held this weekend.The two-day event is sponsored by the Sussex County P.B.A Local No. 138 and the Police Athletic League.Along ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Ready, set, lights, action.Rahway’s Franklin Elementary School Drama Club took center stage as students performed Disney's101 Dalmatians Kids in unforgettable fashion. From the first moment, it was clear that these young performers were ready. The “pups” didn’t just take the stage.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick High School Gymnasium was alive with expression and creativity on Wednesday evening as the 21st Annual Joanne Kerekes Student Art Gallery took center stage. Every inch of wall space, bleacher space and the majority of the gym floor was utilized to showcase ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Sunday, April 19, at 4:00 PM, the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra presented “Fantasy, Folklore, & Dance” at Trinity Church, offering an afternoon that blended orchestral performance with storytelling and community connection. Through a thoughtfully structured program ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The after-school Broadway program at Hazel Elementary celebrated its success with a performance for families and community members on April 15.Broadway veterans and Hazel parents, Julie Reiber and Candi Boyd, returned to Hazel for the third year to coach 45 students in what become ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Franklin? From a handmade artisan showcase in Somerset and Arbor Day seedling giveaways to Rutgers Day, Tour de Franklin and a free symphonic band concert, there are plenty of ways to stay engaged close to ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A wide range of events is set to take place across our area this weekend, offering something for all ages and interests.From outdoor activities and community gatherings to local sports matchups, arts programming and live entertainment, the three-day stretch features a mix of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A wide range of events is set to take place across our area this weekend, offering something for all ages and interests.From outdoor activities and community gatherings to local sports matchups, arts programming and live entertainment, the three-day stretch features a mix of ...
BELMAR, NJ – A lively afternoon of music, energy, and community pride is set to take center stage as Beach Music Studios hosts its Spring Scholarship Fundraiser Concert, bringing together some of the area’s most promising young musicians.Scheduled for Sunday, May 3 at 12:30 p.m., the concert will ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The 5th annual Van Riper Lawn Party will now take place on Sunday April 26.Originally scheduled for Saturday, the forecast is not favorable for an outdoor event. According to Van Riper president, Dante Intindola, all presild tickets will be honored on the new date. Same time, same ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) is excited to announce the return of the Bloomfield Center Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, May 2, 2026 , from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. This has been rescheduled due to a stormy forecast on the original date of April 25th. The day will feature more than 20 ...
Princeton, NJ – Princeton Porchfest, town’s largest music festival, will return for its fifth year on Saturday, April 25, from noon to 6 p.m. This festival of local talent is coordinated by the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), and brings friends, neighbors, and visitors together to listen, dance, ...
CAROGA LAKE – “This place started with 12 musicians bringing potato salad and sleeping at grandma’s house, and turned into a festival with over 50 musicians in a year from even international corners of the world.” These are the words of Martha Price, who watched the creation of the Caroga Lake ...
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DOYLESTOWN, PA—A local veteran of Broadway will headline a Mother’s Day concert held by the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education.In a nod to the spirit of the holiday, the May 10 show will feature Jenny Lee Stern and her three daughters performing songs from the Great American Songbook.
PHILLIPSBURG — Get your hats ready and your imaginations primed! The Saints Philip and James School Drama Club is preparing to turn the town upside down (in the best way possible) with their upcoming production of Seussical Kids.Whether you’re a Who from Whoville or a citizen of the Jungle of Nool, ...
CATSKILL–CREATE Council announces Create In Process, a series of ongoing and new gatherings for creatives to connect, share, and learn.As CREATE continues to evolve toward a more collaborative, accessible, and community-centered approach, Create In Process aims to foster spaces where creatives can ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Thousands of boaters are expected to converge on Lake Boca Raton this Sunday for Boca Bash 2026, an unsanctioned but deeply entrenched annual boat party that’s been going on for decades — and this year the celebration arrives in the shadow of violent chaos at a similar event just ...
RED BANK, NJ: The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center will welcome Tony Award winner and four‑time Grammy‑nominated R&B artist Melba Moore for a special appearance on Saturday, May 9, featuring a VIP fundraiser, public conversation, and book signing.The afternoon begins at 3pm with a VIP Meet ...