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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Lovin' Spoonful to Perform in Newton
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Lovin' Spoonful will perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00pm. They were America's answer to the Beatles! The band, led by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler and Zal Yanovsky, exploded onto the charts sending their first 7 singles soaring onto Billboard's top-10 charts virtually overnight.
Barrymore Film Center presents Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile
(FORT LEE, NJ) -- Ann Talman brings her award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Barrymore Film Center on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30pm. Ann joined Actors' Equity with co-star Elizabeth Taylor in 1981 when she landed the plum role in The Little Foxes playing Miss Taylor's daughter on Broadway. The Little Foxes traveled the world for eighteen months including six months in London and their loving friendship lasted for the rest of Miss Taylor's life.
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Eaglemania on May 8th
(CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Eaglemania on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00pm. EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of the Eagles.
The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Richard Shindell on May 8th
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Richard Shindell on Friday, May 8, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents comedian Gary Owen on May 8th
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents comedian Gary Owen with his No Hard Feelings Tour on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:00pm. Limited tickets remain.
LIAR...LIAR - Live Storytelling with a Twist
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- On the night of Thursday, May 8, 2026, four gifted storytellers will take the stage at the Invertas Brewing Company in Lambertville. Each will tell a personal, true-life story — or so they'll claim. The audience's job: figure out which one of them is lying.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents Music That Tells a Story: Opera 101
(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- On Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00pm, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents Music That Tells a Story, a free event for anyone who has ever dreamed of being an opera star. The presentation will take place at Westrick Music Academy (231 Clarksville Road, Suite 8) in Princeton Junction.
Wellmont Theater presents The Wallflowers on May 9th
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents The Wallflowers on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is touring in support of the 30th anniversary of their landmark album, Bringing Down the Horse. The band will perform their classic album in its entirety, in sequence.
The Newton Theatre presents Lita Ford on May 9th
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Lita Ford in concert on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. With a legacy that spans nearly five decades, Lita Ford continues to inspire generations of musicians— solidifying even more, her place as an icon, pioneer, and true Queen of Rock.
Monmouth County Park System presents 2026 Creative Arts Festival on May 9th
(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00am-4:00pm at Thompson Park. This celebration of the arts features more than 50 specially selected artists in a variety of mediums such as pottery, painting, jewelry, and more. This family-friendly festival also includes live music, engaging art demonstrations, and children’s art-based activities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night"
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ
Richard Shindell
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ
KC and The Sunshine Band
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ
Mrs. Christie
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ
Meredith Willson's The Music Man
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ
Pippin
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ
Eaglemania
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center Carteret, NJ
CDC Theatre presents "Fiddler On The Roof"
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 8:00pm
CDC Theatre Cranford, NJ
OCVTS GPAA Spring Showcases
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage Toms River, NJ
OCVTS GPAA Spring Showcases
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage Toms River, NJ
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