Arts & Entertainment
By KATHY CRYAN
February 22, 2026
UNION, N.J. — As the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade approaches, organizers are inviting the community to celebrate Irish heritage with an evening of culture, music and art at “Craic agus Ceol.”The event, hosted by the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, will take place March ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Jazz Festival is in the national spotlight after being selected by the Smithsonian Institution as an official collaborating partner for “Of The People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals,” a coast-to-coast cultural initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of ...
Princeton, NJ – Back on Thursday, February 19, the event planners at Morven Museum had a feeling that the weather might be not so good on Sunday, February 22, when the museum was planning to present a book talk with Zara Anishanslin. The in-person talk, we learned on Thursday, had been switched to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County will return to Morristown on Saturday, March 14, 2026, stepping off at 12:00 noon and continuing a tradition rooted in local history, Irish culture, and decades of community celebration.Organizers say the annual parade is designed as a ...
NEWTON, NJ – Registration for the Sussex County St. Patrick’s Day parade has been extended to Monday, Feb 23, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. because of the inclement weather on Friday.Applications for the March 7 event need to be dropped off at Newton Town Hall at 39 Trinity Street, Newton or emailed to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - As the vibrant spirit of the Lunar New Year swept through New Jersey, New Jersey Buddhist Culture Center (NJBCC) became a sanctuary of cultural richness and spiritual renewal. Under the theme of "Harmony and Success," the community gathered to usher in the Year of the Horse ...
The annual Lunar New Year celebration at Chatham was back in full swing on Friday, bringing together students and families for an evening filled with food, performances and cultural pride.Festivities began before the show with Chinese food served in the CHS cafeteria, where students and parents ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Tickets are on sale now for a night of delicious food and hilarious entertainment at Pond Road Middle School.Pasta Wars, hosted by Friends of the Raven Players, is set for Wednesday, March 11 and once again promises an unforgettable pasta cook-off between local restaurants, an ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Gov. Livingston High School cafeteria got a glamorous makeover on Wednesday, as students, faculty, and community supporters came together for the Gov. Livingston Prom Fashion Show, a stylish fundraiser supporting both Project Graduation and the prom itself.From sparkling ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The New Brunswick Community Arts Council, Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Highland Park Arts Commission, and ASquared in Rahway, announce the eighth annual Windows of Understanding season, running now through March 31, in various communities throughout Middlesex ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School (RHS) senior Charles Japheth Ello and RHS music teacher Robert Van Wyk were recently recognized with the prestigious New Jersey Governor's Awards in Arts Education.TAPinto Rahway previously reported that both Ello and Van Wyk had been named recipients, Ello as an ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County will return to Morristown on Saturday, March 14, 2026, stepping off at 12:00 noon and continuing a tradition rooted in local history, Irish culture, and decades of community celebration.Organizers say the annual parade is designed as a ...
UNION, N.J. — As the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade approaches, organizers are inviting the community to celebrate Irish heritage with an evening of culture, music and art at “Craic agus Ceol.”The event, hosted by the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, will take place March ...
OLEAN, NY — The League of Women Voters of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties invites people to test their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and the federal and New York State governments during a trivia contest scheduled for Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Four Mile Brewing, 202 E. Greene St. The event ...
NEWTON, NJ – Registration for the Sussex County St. Patrick’s Day parade has been extended to Monday, Feb 23, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. because of the inclement weather on Friday.Applications for the March 7 event need to be dropped off at Newton Town Hall at 39 Trinity Street, Newton or emailed to ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From championship matchups and live theater to museum programs, concerts, and community celebrations, our area is packed with things to do this weekend. Residents can catch everything from high-stakes high school sports and Lenten organ recitals to book sales, winter markets, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From championship matchups and live theater to museum programs, concerts, and community celebrations, our area is packed with things to do this weekend. Residents can catch everything from high-stakes high school sports and Lenten organ recitals to book sales, winter markets, ...
Princeton, NJ – While the rest of us were shoveling snow and clearing sidewalks, an artist was working away on a new outdoor mural for Spring Street. Given the frigid temperatures and the cold rains that followed the big January snow fall, how did the artist — Alissa Paulison of Lincoln Park, NJ – ...
PATERSON, NJ - For the sixth consecutive year, Senator Benjie E. Wimberly hosted a powerful and purposeful Black History Month Panel Discussion, continuing a tradition rooted in education, empowerment, and community uplift. Held at the Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts and hosted by ...
RED BANK, NJ — The weekend lineup at The Frosted Nug just got a serious upgrade. The social equity–licensed cannabis dispensary at 22 Bridge Avenue in Red Bank has added seven new strains from four cultivators to a menu that was already running some of the steepest discounts in the area — and on ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The New Brunswick Community Arts Council, Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Highland Park Arts Commission, and ASquared in Rahway, announce the eighth annual Windows of Understanding season, running now through March 31, in various communities throughout Middlesex ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Osborn Cannonball House Museum (1840 Front St., Scotch Plains), will be open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, offering visitors a chance to step back in time and explore local history.The museum will feature a Civil War–era exhibit, highlighting gowns ...
POMPANO BEACH — A sold-out crowd of more than 70 guests stepped back a century last Wednesday night for Pompano Beach’s eighth annual “Progressive Dinner” - an increasingly popular excursion for history fans to sample the city’s historical and cultural landmarks.The three-venue evening event began ...
LINDEN, N.J. — At every stop, the scene unfolded the same way. The drums thundered, and elementary and middle school students sat frozen in wide-eyed anticipation. Silk ribbons soared overhead. Colorful umbrellas shimmered beneath the lights. And when two slithering dragons burst into the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Dramatic Club’s newest production, It Shoulda Been You, opened on February 13, 2026, continuing the theater’s 107th season with a wedding that is anything but predictable.The musical comedy premiered on Broadway in 2015, with book and lyrics by Brian Hargrove and music ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Monthly food trucks and waterfront wellness classes are returning to Wildflower Park as the City of Boca Raton relaunches its “Wildflower in Bloom” programming this spring.City officials said the series, which debuted last fall, will continue at the park at 551 E. Palmetto Park ...
February It's been an exceptionally cold Winter, but the temperatures are starting to rise. As the Navesink River begins to thaw, we are keeping an eye on a potential Winter storm that may impact our downtown this weekend. While no one can affect the weather, you can positively impact the future ...
The FIFA Fan Festival™ NYNJ that was set to celebrate World Cup over several weeks at Liberty State Park in Jersey City has been canceled. Instead, Governor Mikie Sherrill has launched a new $5 million initiative to support communities across the state in creating fan experiences throughout the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Registration for Hoboken’s summer arts programs opens March 6, featuring creative workshops for children and leadership opportunities for teens.The programs, organized by the City’s Division of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Dance with Derrick, are designed for youth ages 5 to ...