Arts & Entertainment
By DARA MORMILE
February 1, 2026
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Throughout his childhood Jersey City’s Apollo Poetry, now a contestant on Prime Video Season 2 of MrBeast’s Beast Games, knew he was intellectually different. “My mother said that I started reading newspapers as early as two years old,” he told TAPinto Jersey City during a recent ...
FANWOOD, NJ – A soulful rocker, a pair of contemporary folk acts and two home-grown jazz ensembles will entertain audiences this spring as the Fanwood Performance Series returns to the Carriage House.The season begins Saturday, April 11, with An Evening with Danielia Cotton. This dynamic and ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Move over Punxsutawney Phil. There's a new groundhog in town. Milltown that is. Okay, so technically Paulie is not a groundhog. He is a rabbit, and he's been declared the winner in the 2026 Honorary Milltown Mel contest sponsored by the Milltown For All community Facebook group.
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - An upcoming solo exhibition by emerging mixed media artist Ben Fernandez, will be on view at the Bernardsville Public Library throughout the month of February. Urgent features a collection of image transfer and mixed media works which will be on display in the library’s ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL. — The Butterfly Festival is fluttering back to Coconut Creek later this month, bringing live music, local vendors, family fun and a fireworks finale to Sabal Pines Park.The city’s annual anniversary celebration is set for Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 8:30 p.m. at the park, 5005 ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Public Library invites the community to step into Regency-inspired splendor at A Night on the Ton: A Bridgerton Lover’s Event, a 21+ fundraising evening taking place on Friday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m. This immersive celebration of literature, romance, and community will ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth Police Department Responds to Residential Fire, Rescues Two Occupants Superintendent of ...
Looking for a fun and free activity for your family? Check out Take Your Child to the Library Day on Sat, Feb 7, 2026! The Nutley Public Library joins libraries nationwide in hosting a day of special activities to encourage the community to discover the amazing resources at their local library. The ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Andy Warhol’s photography is ready for its close-up at Rutgers. The Zimmerli Art Museum’s latest exhibition, “Andy Warhol: On Repeat,” brings together the late pop artist’s early durational films and later serial photographs to examine repetition and duration as central forces in ...
Princeton, NJ – If you have found it a little depressing in the last few days to read one negative review after another about a highly touted, heavily marketed theatrical presentation about an immigrant’s experience in a new country, then turn your attention to the current production – through ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ __ A new exhibition at SOPAC features an emerging multimedia artist from Orange that celebrates Black and women’s voices and her Caribbean heritage. The show I AM YOU of Tatum Sabin’s work at the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery will run from February 5 through March 15. An opening ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Andy Warhol’s photography is ready for its close-up at Rutgers. The Zimmerli Art Museum’s latest exhibition, “Andy Warhol: On Repeat,” brings together the late pop artist’s early durational films and later serial photographs to examine repetition and duration as central forces in ...
RAHWAY, NJ — This past Thursday, January 29, members of the Rahway High School (RHS) Marching Band visited the students of Roosevelt Elementary School for the celebration of a special achievement.The Positive Behavior Supports in Schools (PBSIS) program at Roosevelt School works to address social, ...
Princeton, NJ – The Dryden Ensemble, named in honor of John Dryden, the English poet laureate whose words inspired Baroque composers and which specializes in performing music of the 17th and 18th centuries on period instruments, continues its season this weekend with a program entitled "Lachrimæ: ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Anthony Mrocka, a celebrity psychic medium, is bringing his gift to New Jersey for a live show, An Evening with Spirit: Messages From Your Loved Ones, at Over Easy Kitchen in Holmdel on Tuesday, February 24th, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.Anthony has traveled nationwide, sharing his ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library is welcoming the month of February with a calendar full of events for all ages.See what's coming Monday, Feb. 2 through Saturday, Feb. 7:Monday:Homework HelperKids in grades K-6 can be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Throughout his childhood Jersey City’s Apollo Poetry, now a contestant on Prime Video Season 2 of MrBeast’s Beast Games, knew he was intellectually different. “My mother said that I started reading newspapers as early as two years old,” he told TAPinto Jersey City during a recent ...
RED BANK, NJ: When last week’s snowstorm shut down most of Monmouth County, The Frosted Nug in Red Bank did the opposite — it stepped up.As one of only two dispensaries open in the entire county, The Frosted Nug became a storm‑day destination for customers seeking safe, reliable cannabis when ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band is performing its annual Children's Concert "Let's Go Band" on Sunday, Feb.. 8 at Bridgewater-Raritan High School with free admission. This one hour concert is for children of all ages and their parents, followed by an "Instrument Petting Zoo" ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band is performing its annual Children's Concert "Let's Go Band" on Sunday, Feb.. 8 at Bridgewater-Raritan High School with free admission. This one hour concert is for children of all ages and their parents, followed by an "Instrument Petting Zoo" ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek on Thursday evening unveiled the first Holocaust memorial sculpture in Broward County before a capacity crowd on the grounds of city hall. City leaders, the artist, and the mayor of Berlin spoke at the unveiling of the city’s first public art installation at the ...
HIGH BRIDGE BOROUGH, NJ - Two New Jersey-based filmmakers, one with deep ties to Hunterdon County, have completed their first independent feature film. Asking for a Friend, was written and produced under their production company, Toasted Entertainment.The filmmakers, Voorhees HS graduate Tyler ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Glen Rock Public Library is honored to be one of only three libraries and three schools nationwide selected to host a replica of the 1823 William J. Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence thanks to the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE) and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 7, the Westfield High School choir department will hold its 11th annual “Night of Love Songs” concert. The event will feature performances by choir students, as solos and duets and as group performances.The theme of this year’s “NOLS” is “City of ...
STAFFORD — This weekend, the Stafford Township Arts Center will be transformed into a whimsical world of talking rabbits and eccentric queens as the Stafford Township School District presents its 6th-grade musical, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.While the show features a cast of middle schoolers, ...
STAFFORD — This weekend, the Stafford Township Arts Center will be transformed into a whimsical world of talking rabbits and eccentric queens as the Stafford Township School District presents its 6th-grade musical, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.While the show features a cast of middle schoolers, ...
The Oakley is kicking off the weekend with a BANG 🎉🎉🎉 Today: Chloe Medina. The vibe is always rights when Chloe plays at The Oakley.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood Public Library (RPL) offers Book Clubs to Go to help cardholders host their own book clubs. Interested participants can fill out the request form to receive a book club kit. Kits include copies of selected book titles, general book group discussion questions, snack ...
CLARK, NJ — Join the Clark Public Library this Sunday, February 1, at 2 p.m., for Sunday Family Movie Matinee.“Join us for popcorn and a movie!” the Clark Public Library states, going on to describe Sunday's movie, Gabby's Dollhouse, thus: “Gabby heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi to ...
Princeton, NJ – Kids around Princeton – more than in a lot of towns of similar size – seize on opportunities to hang out with college students and professors. There’s two fun and educational opportunities this weekend – one for budding athletes, the other for aspiring scientists, engineers, and ...