Arts & Entertainment
By PAT SHARKEY
May 29, 2026
OCEAN TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES SESQUICENTENNIAL WITH EXPANDED FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZAWARETOWN, NJ — One of Ocean Township’s biggest nights of the year is getting a historic upgrade. This Saturday, May 30, the community will gather at the Waretown Bayfront Park & Pier to celebrate a monumental ...
OCEAN TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES SESQUICENTENNIAL WITH EXPANDED FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZAWARETOWN, NJ — One of Ocean Township’s biggest nights of the year is getting a historic upgrade. This Saturday, May 30, the community will gather at the Waretown Bayfront Park & Pier to celebrate a monumental ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — As summer heats up on Long Beach Island, The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is rolling out a packed lineup of live music, nightly drink specials, and the highly anticipated return of its signature high-energy event series.Located oceanfront in the heart of Beach Haven, the ...
EDISON, NJ - A student at John P. Stevens High School won first place at the Congressional Art Challenge for New Jersey's Sixth District. Siqi Ye was awarded first place for the painting Tired Man, which will be on display in the Cannon Tunnel in Washington DC for one year.JP Stevens students ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Bucks County arts organization is holding an event to celebrate storytelling and Pride month in Doylestown next week.The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County (A&C) will hold its first annual Pride Literary Arts Salon, a special evening celebrating storytelling, ...
Union County, NJ –Four Linden Public School students have been selected as featured artists in the 2026 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit. The exhibit will begin its countywide tour at the Springfield Public Library, located at 66 Mountain Avenue in Springfield. The exhibit will be on display ...
We are preparing for our staging of “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” which will be directed by Wanda Maragni. Wanda has worked in various theatres throughout North Jersey, and while she brings a wealth of experience, this will be her first time directing at Nutley Little Theatre.We are currently seeking ...
STAMFORD – Just in time for the arrival of summer, the popular handcrafted broom workshop returns to the Headwaters Arts Center on Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.In this workshop with broom maker Poliana Danila, participants will make a 16-inch broom out of sorghum using ancient ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Public Library is hosting private, one-on-one sessions all about technology!Bring your tech questions and problems (library apps, device troubles, and other tech issues), and RPL staff will work with you to solve them.Tuesday, June 2:11-11:30 a.m.: Register11:30 a.m.
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Taking place at Lincoln Middle School, registration forms are available online.The Hawthorne Summer Recreation program will run from Monday, June 22 through Friday, July 31:Session one: June 22–July 10Off July 3Session two: July 13–31Both sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Community Advisory Board of Nutley Family Service Bureau has been active this year planning and hosting community events to put the local service organization in front of the community.In addition to movie nights and coffeehouse events, the Community Advisory Board is getting ready ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The gift of reading — and the impact young readers can have on their community — took center stage at Glen Rock’s annual Children’s Readathon Awards ceremony this week.Mayor Kristine Morieko praised students at the May 27 council meeting for their commitment to literacy and ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Alexis Brown's performance in Hightstown High School's 2026 spring performance of Bring it On: The Musical helped her bring home an award recently.Alexis won the coveted award for Best Ensemble Member for her role as “Nautica” in the Hightstown High School performance. She was ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City residents and visitors alike can enjoy a Spring addition to the downtown business district through a concept sponsored by the Bordentown City Creative Team.Entries submitted for the Creative Team’s “What’s a Birdhouse?” initiative are currently on display at ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Celebrate the warm weather with a weekend-worth of free concerts at the Burlington County Library. The Main Branch of the Burlington County Library will be hosting “Seasonal Songs with the Symphony” and “A Cappella Sounds of Spring” the weekend of May 30. "Seasonal Songs with the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of June.“Weave with us”: Join us for weaving at the Kenilworth Public Library Monday, June 1, 2026. Join us and enjoy the company of fellow weavers. Bring your portable loom! Beginners welcome. ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — As summer heats up on Long Beach Island, The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is rolling out a packed lineup of live music, nightly drink specials, and the highly anticipated return of its signature high-energy event series.Located oceanfront in the heart of Beach Haven, the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School 1981 graduate and 2024 Hall of Fame inductee Mike Marino’s new comedy special, “Back 2 School,” has amassed millions of views on Amazon Prime and social media. The milestone marks another tremendous achievement in the comedian’s ...
NUTLEY, NJ - After rocking our world at the May 17 Nutley Farmer's Market, TAPinto Nutley has learned that Anna Felice will return to town a few more times this summer.Felice first caught our ear when she performed at the Oakley Kitchen and Cocktails in 2024. She has since performed at other venues ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The John E. Riley Elementary community gathered on the evening of May 18 for the school’s annual spring concert. The event, featuring students in third and fourth grade, featured performances by the band, chorus, and orchestra.“The students worked hard for many months to ...
Princeton, NJ – When a theater critic’s review of a who-dunnit immediately raises the question of why-did-they-do-it, you can guess that the production is in for a rough ride in the review that follows. Fortunately for McCarter Theatre and its current production of “Mrs. Christie,” Princeton is not ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — When thinking of reggae, one name stands out from all others: Bob Marley. On Saturday, May 30, Montclair artists will unite to honor the legendary Jamaican singer, songwriter, and cultural icon during the 2nd Annual Bob Marley Celebration of Life, an evening-long festival blending ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – The CHS Senior Prom will take place this year on Friday at the Birchwood Manor, where the senior class of 2026 will be celebrating their “Final Destination” as Chatham Students. Prom is always a special time for seniors to celebrate the friendships they’ve made throughout their time ...
CUBA, NY — Kinusaiga involves creating intricate pictures by tucking fabric scraps into grooves cut into a base. A modern Japanese art form created in the 1980s by Setsu Maeno, it is often called “fabric painting” and looks similar to stained-glass.On Tuesday at 6 p.m., Senior Library Assistant ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Local pop-rock band Lorraine kicked off its Summer 2026 performance lineup this past weekend with an energetic set at Dingbatz, the well-known live music venue in Clifton hosting bands since the early 2000s. The band, made up of Summit High School students Sebastian Ruiz, Felipe ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Celebrate the warm weather with a weekend-worth of free concerts at the Burlington County Library. The Main Branch of the Burlington County Library will be hosting “Seasonal Songs with the Symphony” and “A Cappella Sounds of Spring” the weekend of May 30. "Seasonal Songs with the ...
COBLESKILL – New Day, Voices of Schoharie County announces its Spring Concert to be held at the Cobleskill United Methodist Church located at 109 Chapel Street in Cobleskill. The performance will take place on Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m.New Day will perform a wide variety of music for this program, ...
Bloomfield, NJ – Bloomfield resident Matthew Patrick will make his television debut on the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” this Friday, May 29th. Patrick, who has lived in Bloomfield since 2018, is excited about the opportunity to showcase his knowledge on a national platform.A program manager in the ...