Arts & Entertainment
By RAHWAY ACADEMY
January 16, 2026
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, December 23, the halls of the Rahway Academy were filled with more than just the excitement of the upcoming winter break. To celebrate the final day of the 2025 school year, the Academy’s music department launched a building-wide caroling tour, ensuring every student and ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library invites young readers to a storytime celebration. The event will take place on February 7 at 11 a.m. Miss Jolie will be in attendance. Enjoy music, dancing, bubbles, and a sweet storytime featuring Searching for Good Luck, a heartwarming ...
January 16, 20262026 is going to be an exciting year in downtown Red Bank! In addition to celebrating our nation's 250th birthday, there are a number of epic events on the way. We are excited to bring you RiverCenter's...2026 EVENTS SCHEDULE (so far)RiverCenter is working with our downtown ...
Princeton, NJ – Given that Princeton University’s unofficial but popular motto is "In the Nation's Service and the Service of Humanity," this weekend’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is very much a town and gown affair. Princeton University’s Office of Community and Regional ...
Paper Mill PlayhouseBegins Rehearsals for ReimaginedCome From Away MILLBURN, NJ – JANUARY 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week forCome From Away, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Enjoy a free readers theater performance on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Nutley Little Theatre of “With A Capital C.” A free staged reading of an original script written by Drew University Alum, Lawrence Paone and directed by Mead Winters. There will be a talkback with the ...
ROXBURY, NJ - July 4 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the Roxbury Arts Alliance (RAA) has embraced the “America250” celebration by creating a theme for its 2026 slate of entertainment.Chris WestfallThe non-profit RAA has labeled this year's catalog of events ...
VERONA, NJ — Young wordsmiths across Verona are being invited to test their spelling skills at the Verona Junior Women’s Club Spelling Bee, set to take place on Saturday, January 24, at F.N. Brown Elementary School.Open to fourth- and fifth-grade Verona students, the competition will begin at 10 ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library welcomes the new year with opportunities for learning, growth, and personal enrichment. The adult program series New Year, New You and the Adult Program Challenge are year-long endeavors to support and inspire community members to set goals, try ...
WARREN, NJ – The Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) drama club, Script & Cue, recently hosted a Cabaret Night in the school’s Learning Commons, allowing students to showcase their theatrical talents in front of friends and family.The evening featured a series of performed scenes from ...
Kayla Torres as Myrtle Mae Simmons in Nutley Little Theatre production of HARVEY Acceptance, understanding, and patience define HARVEY, which follows Elwood P. Dowd, a charismatic gentleman whose best friend is a six-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey. When Elwood’s eccentric sister, Veta, and her ...
WARREN, NJ – The Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) drama club, Script & Cue, recently hosted a Cabaret Night in the school’s Learning Commons, allowing students to showcase their theatrical talents in front of friends and family.The evening featured a series of performed scenes from ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live music and theater to family-friendly activities, community exhibits, and a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance, our area is packed with events this weekend and into the holiday Monday. Residents can explore local history, enjoy performances at MPAC and neighborhood ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live music and theater to family-friendly activities, community exhibits, and a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance, our area is packed with events this weekend and into the holiday Monday. Residents can explore local history, enjoy performances at MPAC and neighborhood ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Looking for a weekly activity to keep your student engaged? Seek no further!The Paramus Public Library is offering After School Adventures, an afternoon full of fun, hands-on projects, crafts and games. Adventures are held every Thursday from 4-4:45 p.m. for kids in kindergarten ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has scheduled a Valentine's Day Dance for teens and adults with disabilities. The dance will be held on Saturday, February 7, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Minnie B Veal Community Center, located at 1070 Grove Avenue.This event is presented by Mayor Sam Joshi, the Edison ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Miln Street parking lot briefly became a movie set, as a full film crew arrived Monday morning, transformed the space, and moved on within the span of six hours. The tightly scheduled shoot offered Cranford residents a rare, close-up view of how a film production unfolds, from ...
Paper Mill PlayhouseBegins Rehearsals for ReimaginedCome From Away MILLBURN, NJ – JANUARY 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week forCome From Away, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Public Library, located at 10 Rooney Circle, is hosting a traveling exhibit from REV 250NJ that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The exhibit will be on view through January 22 during regular library hours.This visually engaging display ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A new feature could be coming to East Windsor's Etra Lake Park under discussions within the township. During the January 6, 2026 East Windsor Township Council meeting comments by township officials indicated their desire to build a new bandshell – a large concave shell with ...
FANWOOD, NJ – David and Wende Devlin, the children of renowned authors and illustrators Harry and Wende Devlin, were welcomed to the Fanwood Memorial Library on Tuesday, Jan. 13, for a special community event hosted by The Friends of the Fanwood Library.The open discussion drew a strong turnout, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield's Senior Center is busy, whether its classes, programs, a trip or a party. Parties are a big occasion at the popular senior center and their annual December holiday party is a much-anticipated one. It's usually a sell out and the 2025 holiday party wasn't any ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph Strings Parent Association is proud to announce the upcoming Stringfest Concert, which is our largest fundraiser and concert event of the year. This event will showcase over 250 talented string players from grades 5–12 within the Randolph School District.The Stringfest ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar’s creative community will take center stage later this month as the Belmar Arts Council (BAC) opens its Annual Members Salon, “The Art of Community,” with a public reception on Saturday, January 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Belmar Arts Center.A staple on BAC’s winter calendar, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - When Township of Nutley Mayor described our community as “a destination, not just a stop along the way” who would have ever guessed he meant that Nutley was the North Jersey destination for jazz? Starting Wednesday January 21, the Oakley in Nutley will host the Montclair State Open ...
Paper Mill PlayhouseBegins Rehearsals for ReimaginedCome From Away MILLBURN, NJ – JANUARY 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week forCome From Away, ...
Paper Mill PlayhouseBegins Rehearsals for ReimaginedCome From Away MILLBURN, NJ – JANUARY 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week forCome From Away, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, December 11, the Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy hosted its annual winter concert to a vibrant, standing-room-only crowd. The evening was a spectacular showcase of the Academy’s diverse artistic and musical talent, featuring over 225 student performers.The evening began ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – In an effort to create community togetherness and bring a design aesthetic to a popular local stomping ground, the Arts Council of Glen Rock (ACGR) is excited to announce a "Call to Artists" for a new mural project at the Glen Rock Municipal Pool.The goal of this initiative is to ...