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Events This Week in New Jersey from February 4-10, 2025

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 02/04/2025

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 4-10, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Music, Theatre, DanceBooks, ArtCommunity, Event Listings.

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FEATURED EVENTS

McCarter Theatre Center presents the National Tour of "Here There Are Blueberries" by Tectonic Theater Project. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center proudly launches the National Tour of Here There Are Blueberries, the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist play from Tectonic Theater Project by Tony and Emmy nominee Moisés Kaufman and Emmy nominee Amanda Gronich. The production runs January 24 through February 9, 2025.

Tuesday, February 4 - McCarter Theatre presents The Crossing on Tuesday. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, three-time Grammy Award-winning chamber choir The Crossing will perform David Lang's poor hymnal at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. Presented by McCarter Theatre, this performance explores themes of community, responsibility, and connection. Premiered in December 2023 in Philadelphia, the concert-length work has already become a staple in The Crossing's repertoire. Showtime is at 7:30pm.




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Dunbar Repertory Company presents August Wilson's "Two Trains Running" at Middletown Arts Center. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, presents a special Black History Month production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running, produced by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr. and directed by Mark Antonio Henderson, February 6-16, 2025. Set in 1969's Pittsburgh Hill District, Two Trains Running explores racial tensions in the Civil Rights era, as argued over by regulars at a struggling diner owned by Memphis Lee, who fights to get fair compensation for his building as the neighborhood faces urban renewal.

Thursday, February 6 - Lucrecia Pays Homage to Former Bergen County Resident and Reigning Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz. "Life is a carnival! It's much more beautiful to live it singing." If you're unfamiliar with my life's mantra, perhaps you’d recognize it if I were instead to say "la vida es un carnaval, es más bello vivir cantando." Now put a salsa beat under it and add the iconic voice of the Queen herself, Celia Cruz. Sound familiar? One would hope.

Friday, February 7 - State Theatre New Jersey presents "The Simon & Garfunkel Story". (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The internationally acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story returns to the road in 2025 with a North American tour to nearly 60 U.S. cities including a stop at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00pm. The immersive concert-style tribute show, complete with nostalgia-inducing, unforgettable hits, will recreate the magic and authenticity of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel live on stage and chronicles the amazing journey of the iconic, Grammy® Award-winning act.

Friday, February 7 - bergenPAC presents comedian Gary Owen. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents comedian Gary Owen on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00pm. Gary has been entertaining American audiences for decades with his side-splitting comedy performing to sold-out audiences in clubs and theatres across the country.

Friday, February 7 - Amazing Feature God Teeth screens at the New Jersey Film Festival on February 7!. For many, the process of finding footage online and crafting a well-thought-out plot and connection between these shots may seem incredibly daunting and time-consuming. For musician and filmmaker Robbie C. Williamson, it is an exciting opportunity to craft something extremely unique and intriguing. Williamson’s found footage film God Teeth represents this excitement and exemplifies the exceptional results of his long-term efforts and passion for storytelling. Click here for an interview with the director.

Jersey Arts Podcast: Dancing through the Air: 'Noli Timere' Marks World Premiere at McCarter Theatre. "Noli Timere" is Latin for "be not afraid," and the name of the world premiere presentation from Director and Choreographer, Rebecca Lazier and Sculptor, Janet Echelman. The collaboration features eight multidisciplinary performers dancing up to 25 feet in the air within a voluminous, custom-designed Echelman net sculpture.




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Friday, February 7 - Captivating short The Traumatist screens at the 2025 New Jersey Film Festival on February 7th!. The Traumatist is a captivatingly spun story of intense catharsis. As Avery Vaughn goes through the process of “Immersive Retribution Trauma Therapy” the audience is pulled into the past alongside her, forced to relive flashbacks of the most impactful moments in her life. It’s almost impossible not to connect with Avery, her story made so tangible and the results of her trauma evident in every sentence, movement, and glance that she makes throughout her story.

Friday, February 7 - Avenel PAC presents Comedian Kelly Kellz on Friday. (AVENEL, NJ) -- Avenel Performing Arts Center presents comedian Kelly Kellz on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00pm. Kelly, Heralded as the 2024 Comedian of The Year by the Association of the Promotion of Campus Activities, is an indomitable force in the world of comedy. Her vibrant personality and relatable content have catapulted her into the hearts of many, earning her the status of a crowd favorite.

Saturday, February 8 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents The Rachel Z Trio featuring Omar Hakim on February 8th. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents The Rachel Z Trio featuring Omar Hakim on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Rachel Z is a keyboardist with a long history of award-winning performances in the worlds of jazz and rock. Omar Hakim is widely known as a rock and pop, jazz and jazz fusion drummer / producer / composer and arranger. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

Saturday, February 8 - WBGO Presents All That Jazz at Hamilton Stage with Marion Meadows. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- The second leg of the WBGO All That Jazz series headlines Marion Meadows who celebrates his new album at the Hamilton Stage on February 8, 2025 with a matinee at 5:30pm and an evening performance at 8:00pm. The Hamilton Stage in a partnership with WBGO and Smooth Jazz New Jersey is fast becoming the go to venue for contemporary Jazz.

Saturday, February 8 - Masterpiece feature Giant’s Kettle gets its statewide debut at the New Jersey Film Festival. Giant’s Kettle begins with a black screen, as howling winds are heard in the background. We rest with this image - we stay with this image. Slowly, a hand and a face eerily come out of the darkness, looking straight at us, the viewer. It’s a man. His forehead is bandaged. His expression is blank. He stares at us for an uncomfortably long period of time. We feel that he is trapped. We feel that he holds resentment, but also tiredness. He then finally breaks eye contact with us as he closes his eyes and smudges his face against the glass, breathing heavily.

Saturday, February 8 - Enlightening documentary The Storm & The Boats premieres at the New Jersey Film Festival on February 8!. When it comes to documentaries, I often prefer those with a distinctive narrative, something provocative or emotional. Yet, The Storm & The Boats won me over in the first five minutes in a much different manner. The filmmaker Jody Small did not come with tissues, prepared to tell a heartfelt tale, but rather a calm and collected story where she presents a more objective, comprehensive view of what has happened in the past. It feels like someone you come across at the train station who has no makeup, no jewelry, no extravagant clothes or attitude, she looks at you with a peaceful look in the eyes, speaking with an even tone: “Wanna hear some stories?” And then, she would share with you the most heart-touching experiences.

Saturday, February 8 - Exciting short Embryo screens at the 2025 New Jersey Film Festival on February 8th!. Embryo, directed by J. Eliza Wall, follows the development of an embryo across the period of a surrogate pregnancy, showing the preparation of the mother and father as they prepare for the arrival of their daughter Fern. The film shines in its editing style, intercutting short videos from the two with images of fruits and vegetables equal to the size of the baby each week, as well as drawings and paintings of ferns and other plants. The interesting and unique style of editing brings a special charm to the situation, making the audience feel as though they are a part of the journey alongside the couple. As the weeks go on, anticipation builds as they celebrate the embryo’s health and growth over time.

MUSIC

Wednesday, February 5 - Birdhouse Center for the Arts presents San Miguel Fraser. (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Folk duo San Miguel Fraser gives a debut performance of their uniquely dynamic fusion of Castilian and Celtic traditions on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the Birdhouse Center for the Arts. Showtime is 8:00pm.




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Wednesday, February 5 - PSO Soundtracks Talk: Amadeus and the Myth of Mozart. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) continues its series of Soundtracks Talks at the Princeton Public Library with "Amadeus and the Myth of Mozart" on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm in the library's Community Room. Chris Collier, Executive Director of the Princeton Garden Theatre, and Michael Pratt, Conductor of the Princeton University Orchestra, unravel the enduring legacy and myth of Mozart by watching and discussing excerpts of the 1984 Academy Award-winning movie Amadeus. Their conversation anticipates the Garden Theatre's showing of the restored theatrical cut of the film the following evening, Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm.

1st Annual Bradley Beach Jazz Festival to Take Place This Weekend. (BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Bradley Beach Tourism Commission presents the 1st Annual Bradley Beach Jazz Festival February 7-8, 2025. The festival will take place at the Historic Bradley Beach Elementary School Theatre from 7:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday and 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturday evening.

Saturday, February 8 - NJPAC presents Patti Labelle on February 8th. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready for the iconic Patti Labelle as she brings her 80/65 Tour to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. The legendary singer, author, and actress, who has won multiple Grammy Awards, is celebrating 65 years in show business at 80 years old.

Saturday, February 8 - Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center presents 'A Night of Jazz Love Songs'. (LINCROFT, NJ) -- Step into a world of timeless romance and captivating melodies as Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center presents 'A Night of Jazz Love Songs,' performed by A Real Human Jazz Trio. The concert takes place Saturday, February 8, 2025 with performances at 2:00pm & 8:00pm. The smooth, soulful sounds of jazz love songs will sweep you off your feet.

Saturday, February 8 - Light Opera of New Jersey presents Madama Butterfly at the Sieminski Theater. (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey presents Madama Butterfly at the Sieminski Theater February 8-9, 2025. One of the most beloved of all operas, Puccini's Madama Butterfly premiered in 1904 and has enthralled audiences ever since.

Saturday, February 8 - Harmonium Broadway Cabaret Troupe presents their 2025 Broadway Cabaret Benefit. (WHIPPANY, NJ) -- Harmonium Broadway Cabaret Troupe presents their 2025 Broadway Cabaret Benefit on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany. The event begins at 6:00pm.

Monday, February 10 - Kelsea Ballerini to Perform Shows in Philly and Newark. (NEWARK, NJ) -- After selling out her special PATTERNS release show at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden in minutes, Kelsea Ballerini has turned her focus to a 2025 tour and taking her already captivating live show to another level. The four-time GRAMMY nominee and multiple Country Music Association Award winner has announced a 30-city, three-month arena tour that comes to Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on February 10, 2025 and Prudential Center in Newark on February 18, 2025.

THEATRE

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "Mystic Pizza" - A New Musical based on the classic film. (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents Mystic Pizza - a new musical based on the 1988 movie which starred Julia Roberts - from January 29 through February 23, 2025. Mystic Pizza is about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint. Click here for photos from the production.

Masquerade Theatre presents "Rabbit Hole". (RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire across two weekends (January 31 - February 2, 2025 and February 6-8, 2025). The production is directed by by Megan Knowlton Balne. Rabbit Hole was the recipient of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory presents Shakespeare's "The Tempest". (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory presents William Shakespeare's The Tempest adapted and directed by Stephen Michael Davis from February 6-10, 2025. The Tempest is Shakespeare's comedy about betrayal, ill-treatment, and the development of magical arts, all set against the backdrop of a plot for revenge.

"James and the Giant Peach" heads into final performances at Kelsey Theatre. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- A classic children’s story, along with its magic and wonder, comes to life with the Spirit Players's production "James and the Giant Peach" now through February 9, 2025 at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC). The tale has captured the imagination for generations of children, and has been adapted for television, screen, stage, and as a stage musical.

Murder Mystery Co. presents "Till Death Do Us Part: Murder Mystery Dessert Theater" at Brookdale PAC. (LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Community College is set to host an unforgettable evening of mystery, mayhem, and merriment as the Murder Mystery Co. presents Till Death Do Us Part: Murder Mystery Dessert Theater on February 7, 2025 at 8:00pm. This thrilling event invites guests to indulge in delightful desserts, sip coffee or tea, and immerse themselves in an intriguing whodunnit.

Brundage Park Playhouse presents "Footloose". (RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse presents Footloose across two weekends (February 7-9 and February 14-16, 2025). This is a musical version of the 1984 film. A rebellious teenager moves to a small middle-America town where dance is forbidden, and encourages his classmates to defy the local pastor and call for a rock’n’roll prom.

Old Library Theatre presents the heartwarming new original musical, "Cardboard Trees and a Painted Moon". (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present this unique musical, Cardboard Trees and a Painted Moon, from February 7-9, 2025. Hope, joy, and optimism: the music and lyrics of award-winning songwriter Patrick Dwyer take center stage in the world premiere of the new musical revue. It is a love letter to community theatre in all of its messiness and all of its infinite possibilities.

Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University presents a Conversation with Ireland's Abbey Theatre. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Fund for Irish Studies continues its 2024-2025 series with a conversation with members of Ireland’s Abbey Theatre: Literary and New Work Director Ruth McGowan and well-known Irish actor and Associate Artist Derbhle Crotty will discuss writing and performing in Ireland and perhaps offer readings from some Irish plays. Fund for Irish Studies co-chair and director of the Program in Theater and Music Theater Jane Cox will moderate the conversation on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the James Stewart Film Theater at 185 Nassau Street. The event begins at 4:30pm.

Music Mountain Theatre presents "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike". (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike weekends from February 7-23, 2025. Family rivalry, outrageous costumes, and a sassy maid bring big laughs in this Tony-winning comedy by local playwright Christopher Durang.

Playhouse 22 presents "Sylvia" - a Light-Hearted Comedy About a Man and His Dog. (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Playhouse 22 presents Sylvia, a comedy by A. R. Gurney, weekends from February 7-16, 2025. Directed by Christian Confalone, Sylvia is largely about Greg, a middle-aged, empty-nester tired of his finance job and looking for meaning in his life.

Bergen Catholic High School presents "Grease: School Edition" at HACPAC. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Bergen Catholic High School presents Grease: School Edition at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) February 7-9, 2025. Step back in time to Rydell High's senior class of 1959, featuring the iconic "Greasers" and their hip-shaking "Pink Ladies."

Bergen County Players presents "Rabbit Hole". (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest running theater companies, showcases a perfect balancing act of drama, comedy and catharsis in its production of Rabbit Hole, which won playwright David Lindsay-Abaire a Pulitzer Prize in 2007. The show opens Saturday, February 8 and runs weekends through March 1, 2025 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell.




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American Theater Group presents a Reading of "The Waiting Room" by Paul Marsh. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will present the premiere reading of Paul Marsh's new comedy The Waiting Room as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series on February 10, 2025 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ. The cast will feature Broadway's Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Cafe – Tony Award nomination; Chicago) along with William Selby and Jennifer Smith (Anastasia, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder). Showtime is 7:00pm.

DANCE

Saturday, February 8 - The Hellenic Dancers of NJ 2025 Taverna Night Dinner Dance presents live music with Anemos Music Project and Supports New Scholarship Fund. (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- On Saturday, February 8, 2025, The Hellenic Dancers of NJ (HDNJ) presents its 2025 Taverna Night dinner dance in the Cultural Center at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church (20 Hillcrest Road) in Holmdel. Dance the night away to live music provided by Anemos Music Project! The event begins at 6:00pm.

COMMUNITY

Disney on Ice presents Frozen & Encanto at Cure Insurance Arena. (TRENTON, NJ) -- For the first time, Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen, the #1 Animated feature of all time, and Disney Animation's Encanto, the 2022 Academy Award®, BAFTA®, and Golden Globe® Award winner for Best Animated Feature, as they come to life like never before. This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more when Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto skates into Trenton at the CURE Insurance Arena from February 6-9, 2025.

Saturday, February 8 - Mac and Cheese Festival to Take Place Saturday in Morristown. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- NJ's biggest & best Mac & Cheese Fest returns! Mac and Cheese lovers rejoice! Are you ready to get really cheeeeesy? Your dreams have come true. Can you think of a better way to spend the day than trying different variations of mac and cheese - everyone's favorite comfort food! Experience gourmet, chef-inspired twists on your childhood favorite on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00am - 6:30pm at the Morristown Armory.

Sunday, February 9 - Dan Aubrey to give a talk on Joseph Bonaparte at Trenton City Museum. (TRENTON, NJ) -- The life and loves of noted area 19th century beauty Annette Savage will be the topic of a talk Saturday, February 9, 2025 at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. Titled "Le Jeu de l'Amour," the program, led by journalist and writer Dan Aubrey, will explore how Napoleon’s brother and former King of Spain, Joseph Bonaparte, and his American mistress, Annette Savage, found passion and pain in the Trenton and Bordentown region of New Jersey. The event runs from from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

BOOKS

Tuesday, February 4 - Find Our Power over Pandemics in Sabrina Sholts's Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The common factor in pandemics that have plagued humanity since the beginning of time is... humanity. Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts contends that recognizing our habits and traits is the key to reducing our risks. She'll bring clarity to this critical issue in her Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.

ART

Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch presents "Red Rose Kay Photography & Multimedia: Landscapes and Nature". (BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present "Red Rose Kay Photography & Multimedia: Landscapes and Nature" throughout the months of February and March. Visitors will see Kaylee McGrath's evocative images of nature and pastoral scenes printed on canvas, metal, acrylic photo blocks and matted prints.

Thursday, February 6 - Watch & Win Original Art at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch. (STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- See art as it's being created and when it’s done, you might be lucky enough to take it home. Come to the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch for a Friends' Adventure with Long Beach Island artist Melissa Maschal on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The event begins at 10:00am.

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey presents Winter/Spring Exhibitions. (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Opening on February 7 and running through May 18, 2025 the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will host a series of exhibitions focusing on the theme of place(less(ness)) that will feature various forms of media, including technology, textiles, and printmaking. Each exhibition explores ideas around the spaces we occupy and how we interact with them.

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition "Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight" opens on February 7th in Rahway. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- The City of Rahway is pleased to announce the opening of Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight at The Gallery Space (1670 Irving Street) in Rahway. This is a powerful exhibition chronicling the story of African Americans who, despite facing tremendous racial barriers, attained amazing achievements in aviation history. This exhibition will be on view at the Gallery Space from February 7 through June 30, 2025.

Pro Arts Jersey City Spotlights Works by Volunteers in "Stepping Up 2" exhibition. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents Stepping Up 2 - a Pro Arts Volunteer Exhibition weekends from February 8 - March 7, 2025 in the Art150 Gallery. The exhibition is curated by Alexandra Alvarez and showcases works by Pro Arts volunteers.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Tuesday, February 4 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill at Monmouth University - The Great Hall, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

Tuesday, February 4 @ 7:30pm - The Crossing at Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau Street, Princeton

Wednesday, February 5 @ 7:30pm - Toronzo Cannon at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Wednesday, February 5 @ 7:30pm - NYC Musical Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Repertoire 2025 at Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church, 5 Lewis Place, Closter

Wednesday, February 5 @ 7:30pm - Here There Are Blueberries at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Thursday, February 6 @ 5:30pm - Opening Reception for "Ocean Bodies, A Solo Exhibit by Kimberly Callas" at Monmouth University - Ice House Gallery, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

Thursday, February 6 @ 7:30pm - The Outlaws at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Thursday, February 6 @ 7:30pm - Here There Are Blueberries at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Thursday, February 6 @ 8:00pm - Dunbar Repertory Company Presents "Two Trains Running" at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown

Thursday, February 6 @ 8:00pm - Celia Vive! A Celia Cruz Tribute at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Friday, February 7 @ 7:00pm - New Jersey Film Festival: God Teeth & The Traumatist at NJ Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick

Friday, February 7 @ 7:30pm - Billy Walton Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Friday, February 7 @ 7:30pm - Noli Timere at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Friday, February 7 @ 7:30pm - Here There Are Blueberries at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Friday, February 7 @ 8:00pm - Dunbar Repertory Company Presents "Two Trains Running" at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown

Friday, February 7 @ 8:00pm - The Simon & Garfunkel Story at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Friday, February 7 @ 8:00pm - Gary Owen at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Friday, February 7 @ 8:00pm - The Cher Show at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Friday, February 7 @ 8:00pm - Kelly Kellz at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Saturday, February 8 @ 2:00pm - The Cher Show at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, February 8 @ 2:00pm - Noli Timere at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, February 8 @ 2:00pm - Here There Are Blueberries at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, February 8 @ 3:00pm - Dunbar Repertory Company Presents "Two Trains Running" at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown

Saturday, February 8 @ 5:00pm - Marion Meadows - WBGO Presents All That Jazz at Hamilton Stage at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway

Saturday, February 8 @ 5:00pm - New Jersey Film Festival: Giant’s Kettle at NJ Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick

Saturday, February 8 @ 5:30pm - Mahoning Drive-In Road Show at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway

Saturday, February 8 @ 7:00pm - New Jersey Film Festival: The Storm & The Boats, Crowboy, Embryo at NJ Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick

Saturday, February 8 @ 7:30pm - Dave and the Divas present songs of Elton John & Jenny Amlen at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair

Saturday, February 8 @ 7:30pm - Noli Timere at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, February 8 @ 7:30pm - The Rachel Z Trio at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, February 8 @ 7:30pm - Here There Are Blueberries at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, February 8 @ 8:00pm - Dunbar Repertory Company Presents "Two Trains Running" at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown

Saturday, February 8 @ 8:00pm - Marion Meadows - WBGO Presents All That Jazz at Hamilton Stage at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway

Saturday, February 8 @ 8:00pm - Creedence Revived at The Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood

Saturday, February 8 @ 8:00pm - Celia Vive - A Musical Tribute to Celia Cruz at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, February 8 @ 8:00pm - The Cher Show at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, February 8 @ 8:00pm - Tara Cannistraci at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Sunday, February 9 @ 2:00pm - Here There Are Blueberries at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Monday, February 10 @ 12:00pm - Stories of a Lifetime Workshop for Union County Seniors – UCPAC Legacy Arts Club at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway

Monday, February 10 @ 7:00pm - The Waiting Room – Free Play Reading Series at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway


EVENT PREVIEWS

The Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) has announced the cancellation of Sips, Stars & Stripes: A NJ Wine Revolution, originally scheduled for May 30, 2026. The decision comes in response to the unprecedented freeze events that impacted vineyards across New Jersey during April 2026. According to vineyard managers and growers throughout the state, prolonged overnight temperatures below freezing caused extensive and widespread damage to grapevines in nearly every wine-producing region of New Jersey.

State Theatre New Jersey's A Night in Lights Annual Benefit Gala to Take Place May 30th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey (STNJ) invites the community to its signature fundraising event, A Night in Lights Annual Benefit Gala, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Christopher's Restaurant & Bar located inside The Heldrich Hotel. This highly anticipated evening directly supports STNJ's arts education and community engagement programs, which serve more than 30,000 children and families each year.
North Jersey Artists, Leaders and Businesses Invited to Shape Region

North Jersey Artists, Leaders and Businesses Invited to Shape Region's Cultural and Economic Future at Community Gathering on National Heritage Area Designation

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites artists, community leaders, business owners, cultural organizations, and residents to participate in Community Conversation: National Heritage Area in New Jersey on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 6:15pm to 7:45pm at the South Orange Performing Arts Center.
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey to Celebrate Spring Exhibitions with a Community Day on June 6th

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey to Celebrate Spring Exhibitions with a Community Day on June 6th

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will celebrate its spring exhibitions with a Community Day event. The day, which will feature artist-led walks around Summit, a live podcast recording, and drop-in workshops, will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
"The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit" returns on June 9th

"The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit" returns on June 9th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- GK Digital Ventures, in partnership with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), has announced the return of "The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit," set to take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Following its acclaimed inaugural edition, the second annual summit arrives at the most significant moment in U.S. soccer history: New Jersey is hosting eight matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — including the Final — placing the Garden State at the center of a global spotlight.
Wine & BBQ Fest to Take Place in Sewell June 13-14

Wine & BBQ Fest to Take Place in Sewell June 13-14

(SEWELL, NJ) -- FIRE UP YOUR SUMMER! After years of unforgettable summers at Washington Lake Park, the team behind the beloved Washington Lake Park Wine Festival returns to this stunning South Jersey destination—this time with a bold new twist. Get ready to kick off summer in smoky, savory style at the WINE & BBQ FEST, happening June 13-14, 2026 at Washington Lake Park in Sewell, New Jersey, from 12:00pm–5:00pm each day.
Red Mill Museum Village and Hunterdon Art Museum Partner for "The Peace Flag Project"

Red Mill Museum Village and Hunterdon Art Museum Partner for "The Peace Flag Project"

(CLINTON, NJ) -- The Red Mill Museum Village and the Hunterdon Art Museum, in collaboration with Handwork 2026, invite the public to celebrate the opening of "The Peace Flag Project," a fiber chain of hundreds of community-made flags displayed along the banks of the Raritan River and pedestrian bridge.
UBS Arena To Host International Soccer Watch Party on June 19th

UBS Arena To Host International Soccer Watch Party on June 19th

(BELMONT PARK, NY) -- UBS Arena will host an International Soccer Watch Party, a public screening of two of the FIFA World Cup 26 (TM) matches on Friday, June 19 featuring USA v. Australia and Haiti v. Brazil. The fan-focused events will highlight all the excitement the tournament is bringing to the New York Metro area this summer and provide local residents with a unique way to experience these soccer matches together as a community.
2026 Princeton Festival to Take Place June 5-21 at Morven Museum & Garden

2026 Princeton Festival to Take Place June 5-21 at Morven Museum & Garden

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is pleased to announce that world-renowned bel canto soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and The Bacon Brothers, Michael and Kevin, are scheduled to perform at the 2026 Princeton Festival. At the core of the Festival, there is live opera with Festival veteran and current Met Opera star Toni Marie Palmertree returning to sing the title role in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. These major stars typify the quality of musical offerings to be found at this year's Festival which runs from June 5-21 on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden.
Jersey City Theater Center presents 2026 Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival

Jersey City Theater Center presents 2026 Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) presents its signature Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival from June 4-26, 2026 across multiple venues in Jersey City, and the Professional Voices Festival Conference on June 11 at White Eagle Hall.

 

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Mrs. Christie

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ


Mrs. Christie

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ


Mark Morris Dance Group: Dances to American Music

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ


Panama Dead - A Tribute to The New Riders of Purple Sage

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ


MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ


MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ


A Night In Lights: Annual Benefit

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 6:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ


The Beach Boys

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ


Michael Arnone's 33rd Annual Crawfish Fest (all day long from 11:30am on)

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 11:30am
Sussex County Fairgrounds
Augusta, NJ


Middle Life, Sundays & Counterfeit Kids – In-Person at 7PM!

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm
NJ International Film Festival
New Brunswick, NJ


Phenomenon of Ivan Marchuk & Theater of the Absurd – Online for 24 Hours!

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 12:00am
NJ International Film Festival
New Brunswick, NJ


Shorts Program #1: Godzilla’s Day Off, Paper Crane, 35 Days, I Exist, Pizza Man, Prison and Time, Dustsceawung & Miracle Under 34th Street – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM!

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm
NJ International Film Festival
New Brunswick, NJ


Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Best Laid Plans

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
Carteret, NJ


Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Seven Guitars"

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
Middletown, NJ


Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Seven Guitars"

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
Middletown, NJ


Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ


Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ


Lights & Shadows Theatre Company presents A Day of Theater

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 1:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ


Lights & Shadows Theatre Company presents A Day of Theater

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 5:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ