Arts & Entertainment

January 13, 2026

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 ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield's Queen City Coffee Roasters, the popular cafe that houses Cindelle's Bookstore, became Plainfield's latest feature film set on Friday morning.The coffee stop announced that it would open late, at 2pm, due to the filming of a new movie. TAPinto Plainfield visited the set ...

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Princeton, NJ – This week’s events calendar includes two out of the ordinary events, one at Peyton Hall on the Princeton University campus, the other at the Princeton Public Library. Jamie Rankin, research scholar and lecturer in astrophysical sciences at Princeton University, speaks on NASA’s ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ — This past Tuesday, January 6th, was an exciting time for those who were present at the ceremony, as well as the many who have been advocating the return of the theater as a venue to attend motion picture films right here in downtown Maplewood …just like before the pandemic.So a ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Winners of the 5th Annual “Light Up Little Falls” Holiday House Decorating Contest were formally recognized during the Township Council Workshop Meeting on January 5, celebrating residents who helped spread holiday cheer throughout the community.The annual contest is sponsored by ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Doylestown bar will host line dancing and a drag show nights this weekend.Maxwell’s on Main (MOMs) will host Country Line Dancing Night on Wednesday, Jan 14, with lessons for dancers from renowned choreographer and instructor DJ Ashely Rose. The event kicks off at 7 p.m.; tickets ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Absolute Queen will rock downtown Coral Springs with famous hits from the classic rock pantheon that may include “Bohemian Rapsody,” “Another Bites the Dust,” or “We Are the Champions” at an upcoming community concert and celebration. The Queen tribute band will perform at the ...

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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 ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - She's become a local favorite, and she's returning to the Oakley this weekend!The lovely and talented Lisa Marie will be performing all of your favorite hits.  Swing by! It's happening on Saturday, January 17, starting at 7 p. m.The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, burgers, ...

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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 ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield's Queen City Coffee Roasters, the popular cafe that houses Cindelle's Bookstore, became Plainfield's latest feature film set on Friday morning.The coffee stop announced that it would open late, at 2pm, due to the filming of a new movie. TAPinto Plainfield visited the set ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — “Spill the tea” at a special event at the Mount Laurel Library this week. The Library will be hosting Open Mic Night on Wednesday, January 14 from 6PM to 8PM. Join the Library for an evening of spoken word, poetry, storytelling, comedy, performance and song. Those participating ...

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Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary #lindennj January 12th-17thMon, 1/12: **Beginner Computer Classes @ 2:30 PMTues, 1/13: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 1/13: Movie: Marlowe (2022, R, 1h49m)Tues, 1/13: Computer Open Q&A @ 3 PMTues, 1/13: Historic Winter Storms of NJ: A Conversation with ...

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Ann Grippo as Veta 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 family are ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — This weekend, seven Rahway High School students competed in the Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey (STANJ) Governor’s Awards Competition for Excellence in Theatre, joining hundreds of students from some of New Jersey’s top high school theater programs.Rahway High School’s ...

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Princeton, NJ — Applications are open for the Lewis Center for the Arts’s Princeton Production Workforce Training (PPWT) program. This four-week summer intensive provides training in theatrical tech work for New Jersey high school graduates.The goal of the training program is to provide an early ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield's Queen City Coffee Roasters, the popular cafe that houses Cindelle's Bookstore, became Plainfield's latest feature film set on Friday morning.The coffee stop announced that it would open late, at 2pm, due to the filming of a new movie. TAPinto Plainfield visited the set ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Presented by Demetrios Philliou, educator and owner of Adventures with Nature, LLC, the event invites residents ages 50 and up to enjoy “The Natural World Through Our Senses.” Philliou will share his love for the outdoors with a visual presentation, along with a 3-part sensory ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Public Library will host the RevolutionNJ traveling exhibit Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now starting Jan. 9 through Jan. 22.This experience highlights the often-overlooked stories of everyday New Jerseyans whose lives, labor, and ...

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UNION, NJ — A packed house filled the Union Arts Center on Saturday night for the premiere screening of ‘Travels with Darley: Union County Revolutionary Road Trip,’ a short film highlighting historic landmarks and sites throughout Union County.“I feel fortunate to have worked with wonderful people ...

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NEWTON, NJ  - Newton seniors are invited to “move and groove” at Fire House #1 for a stretch and exercise class. The class is designed for seniors and is perfect for folks “with arthritis, low flexibility or anyone looking to stay active in a comfortable and supportive environment,” according to ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — A handful of events are in store for kids at the Paramus Public Library! Check out a few:Tuesday, Jan. 13:Lego for Teens Only (13–18 years)3–4 p.m.No registration required. Thursday, Jan. 15:Filipino Story Time (Ages 4-Grade 4)4-4:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16:Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Age ...

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Princeton, NJ — Applications are open for the Lewis Center for the Arts’s Princeton Production Workforce Training (PPWT) program. This four-week summer intensive provides training in theatrical tech work for New Jersey high school graduates.The goal of the training program is to provide an early ...

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Princeton, NJ — Applications are open for the Lewis Center for the Arts’s Princeton Production Workforce Training (PPWT) program. This four-week summer intensive provides training in theatrical tech work for New Jersey high school graduates.The goal of the training program is to provide an early ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ -The stage was set for another unforgettable Morristown ONSTAGE as this year’s finalists gathered Saturday at Morristown High School for Media Day, giving the community its first look at the performers who will compete in the 19th annual talent showcase benefiting the Morris ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ — The Mercer County Library System’s Lawrence Headquarters Branch may look a little bit trashy later this year, but it’s all in the name of art.In March and April the branch will display entries into the 17th Annual TrashedArt Contest.Art will be accepted beginning on February 24 ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Audiences can enjoy the award-winning independent film The Station Agent at the Hamilton Township Public Library on Tuesday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, January 17 at 1:00 p.m.Rated R and running 1 hour and 29 minutes, The Station Agent ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s brains vs. brawn in a heated reality competition, and a Westfield resident is along for the ride.Just months after fellow resident and mother Debbie Goldberg competed in “Squid Game: The Challenge” Season 2, Nikhil Jyotishi, a 2023 WHS graduate, is Contestant No. 77 of 200 ...

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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's Dr. Michelle Panichi to Serve Third Term as Board of Education PresidentKenilworth's Brearley ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of January. “Paper Pals”: Join us on Tuesday, January 6 & 20 at 2pm and Monday, January 12 at 6:00 – 7:30pm for our card making group. You don’t need any paper crafting experience to join the ...

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