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theatre
Cape May Stage presents "Dutch Masters" 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents Dutch Masters by Greg Keller from September 12 to October 19, 2025. Set in 1992 New York City, Dutch Masters is a thought-provoking play that follows a chance encounter between two young men—one Black, one white—on a subway ride.
2025 Perry Awards Ceremony to Take Place in Lakewood 
(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The New Jersey Association of Community Theaters (NJACT) has announced that the 2025 Perry Awards Ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the historic Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood. This annual celebration honors outstanding achievements in New Jersey's thriving community theater scene, shining a spotlight on the artists, volunteers, and productions that keep local theater alive and vibrant throughout the state.
music
Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience comes to Drew University 
(MADISON, NJ) -- The Concert Hall at Drew University hosts Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience on Friday, September 20, 2025 at 8:00pm. Stevie fans, this one’s for you. Gypsy isn’t just a tribute—it’s a full-throttle immersion into the voice, style, and spirit of Stevie Nicks.
Dingbatz presents Trashy Annie 
(CLIFTON, NJ) -- The rock-grunge-punk-outlaw country band Trashy Annie from Austin will headline a night at Dingbatz on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The lineup also includes Midnight Hellion. Doors are at 7:00pm.
Mighty Max Weinberg Brings The Party To The Pony 
"It's a party, not a concert.”
This is how Max Weinberg, drummer for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, describes his Jukebox shows, the most recent of which rocked the Stone Pony in Asbury Park on Saturday evening, September 6, 2025.
WXPN Celebrates 1000th Free At Noon Concert with Philadelphia Legends The Hooters 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- WXPN's Free At Noon concert series, a cornerstone of music discovery and community for two decades, will celebrate its 1000th show on September 26, 2025 with Philadelphia legends, The Hooters, in their first appearance on the Free At Noon stage. The Hooters will perform an "unplugged" set to a sold out audience at World Cafe Live. The concert will be broadcast live on 88.5 WXPN and will be streaming live on xpn.org giving listeners the ability to see and hear the show from anywhere.
Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck & Music Festival to Take Place October 25-26 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- MES Event Services, LLC is excited to announce Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck & Music Festival, scheduled for October 25 & 26, 2025, from 11:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday and 11:00am to 6:00pm on Sunday, located in front of Convention Hall at Bradley Park (101 5th Avenue) in Asbury Park.
The Cowsills LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Weeklings and The Cowsills in Atlantic City on September 2, 2025.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Oh Yoko" by Joe Normal 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a cover of John Lennon's "Oh Yoko" by Joe Normal.
dance
Works & Process Announces 2025-2026 Residencies 
Works & Process, a non-profit performing arts organization that champions artists and their creative process from studio to stage, has announced its 2025-26 residencies.
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NJPAC hosts An Evening With Conan O'Brien And Stephen Colbert to benefit Montclair Film
December 7, 2025
Community Chorale Brings Together Kean Students, Alumni and Local Residents
December 7, 2025
UCPAC presents Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas Concert on December 7th
December 7, 2025
The Future of Jazz Orchestra presents Home for the Holidays at Bell Theater
December 7, 2025
Guitarists Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo Bring Their 'Joyful Jamming' to Madison
December 7, 2025
Gregory Burrus Productions Presents Singer, Actress and Broadway Personality Tina Fabrique at Mt Zion AME Church Blues and Blessings
December 7, 2025
American Theater Group and UCPAC's Play Reading Series present "The Unwitting Magician"
December 8, 2025
Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Exhibition on Screen - Rembrandt
December 8, 2025
Gerald Charles Dickens to Perform his One-Man "A Christmas Carol" to Benefit Allaire Village
December 9, 2025
State Theatre presents Engelbert Humperdinck - "A Winter World of Love"
December 9, 2025
