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State Theatre New Jersey presents 2026 Free Summer Movie Series. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey is proud to announce the return of the Free Summer Movie Series starting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Tickets are FREE, but registration is required at STNJ.org.
Vivid Stage presents 2026 Vivid Summer Solos. (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage has announced the lineup for 2026 Vivid Summer Solos - performances outside on the lawn of the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. The weekly play reading series takes place each Wednesday in July. This year includes readings of Fair State by Megan Gogerty, Long Drive Home by Stephen Kaplan, Maker of Worlds by Wendy Schmidt, and The Call List by Brian James Pollak.
The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present "The Little Mermaid". (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center present The Little Mermaid across two weekends from July 10-19, 2026. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.
OCC Repertory Theatre Company presents Lerner & Loewe's "My Fair Lady". (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- OCC Repertory Theatre Company presents Lerner & Loewe's "My Fair Lady" across two weekends from July 10-19, 2026 at Grunin Center for the Arts. This is their award-winning story of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady, which is widely considered one of the greatest musicals of all time.
24 Hours of Music Jamboree Stretches from Jersey City to the Jersey Shore with a week's worth of live concerts. New Jersey's cultural corridors will come alive from July 12-19, 2026 as the 24 Hours of Music Jamboree – Horizontal Edition returns with a vibrant multi‑town celebration stretching from Jersey City to the Jersey Shore. The reimagined expanded format brings seven days of concerts, community gatherings, jazz showcases, jazz bashes and festival‑style programming designed to unite neighborhoods through music.
"Shrek: The Musical" at Algonquin Arts Theatre. (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is presenting Shrek: The Musical, from July 11–26, 2026. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle brings everyone's favorite green ogre and his unlikely companions to the stage in a colorful adventure celebrating friendship, acceptance, and the importance of being true to yourself. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Wednesday, July 15 - Watchung Booksellers Presents Author Talk and Q&A with The Bottom Line Club Co-founder Allan Pepper and Journalist Billy Altman. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Watchung Booksellers is hosting an author talk and Q&A on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:00pm to spotlight Positively Fourth and Mercer: The Inside Story of New York's Iconic Music Club, The Bottom Line. This exclusive panel discussion features Bottom Line co-founder Allan Pepper and music journalist Billy Altman, who co-authored the book, sharing anecdotes and perspectives from the club’s 30-year-plus history.
Wednesday, July 15 - WBGO, Smooth Jazz New Jersey and Paper Mill Playhouse presents The WBGO All That Jazz Summer Series with Leonieke Scheuble. (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Starting Wednesday, July 15th and every Wednesday and Thursday in July, Leonieke Scheuble the winner of two International Women in Jazz Awards, the New Jersey Governors Award, and the prestigious Hot House fan decision award for "Best Up and Coming Young Artist" brings her Leonieke's WE 3 Trio to the Carriage House at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn.
Premiere Stages presents the World Premiere of "Mala Aria" by Gloria Majule. (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University presents the premiere production of Mala Aria by Gloria Majule, winner of the 2025 Premiere Play Festival, from July 16 - August 2, 2026 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, Mala Aria will feature actors Nazira Cisse, Shiro Kihagi, Eugene Nesmith and Anita Welch-Smith.
Thursday, July 16 - WBJB's Songwriters on the Beach series presents Nicole Atkins. (BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- WBJB's Songwriters on the Beach presents Nicole Atkins on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:00pm. Cory Blair will open the night. The free outdoor concert takes place at the Newark Avenue Beach in Bradley Beach.
Friday, July 17 - CAU Community Players present "Seussical Jr." this weekend at UCPAC. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- CAU Community Players present their 15th Anniversary show, Seussical Jr., at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) from July 17-19, 2026. This is a vibrant, family-friendly musical that brings the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to life on stage.
Saturday, July 18 - Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore Tour comes to New Jersey. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Following the sold-out successes of Derek Hough Symphony of Dance, Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays, and Derek Hough Live: The Tour, Derek Hough returns with an innovative and exciting dance experience for 2026 – Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore. The tour comes to New Jersey for performances July 18, 2026 at Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Atlantic City; and July 21-22, 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.
Saturday, July 18 - "An Evening With Dan and Laura" - A Behind the Scenes Look at Vivid Stage's First Feature Film. (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at the Oakes Center, will host "An Evening with Dan and Laura" on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 8:00pm. The evening will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Vivid's feature film: A Relative Comedy. Director Laura Ekstrand and Composer Dan Crisci will talk about what went into making the company's first feature.
Sunday, July 19 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Heather Maloney & Hayley Reardon on Sunday. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Heather Maloney & Hayley Reardon on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Monday, July 20 - Summer Jazz: Drummer Joe Farnsworth and Special Guests at William Paterson. For more than three decades, Joe Farnsworth has been one of the most admired drummers in modern jazz, revered for his superb technique, driving swing, and unwavering commitment to the jazz tradition. A Massachusetts native mentored by legendary drummers Alan Dawson, Arthur Taylor, and Jimmy Lovelace, Farnsworth has appeared on nearly 400 recordings and performed with an astonishing array of jazz masters, including McCoy Tyner, Benny Golson, Pharoah Sanders, Cedar Walton, Harold Mabern, and Wynton Marsalis. He is also a founding member of the acclaimed hard bop collective, One for All, alongside longtime musical associates tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trombonist Steve Davis, the late trumpeter Jim Rotondi, and pianist David Hazeltine.
Wednesday, July 22 - Hallmark Stars Take the Stage at The Carteret PAC on July 22nd during First-Time Multi-City Tour Experience Hallmark Stars Live. (CARTERET, NJ) -- Hallmark and Gershwin Entertainment are proud to announce Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels, a new live tour kicking off at URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:30pm where some of the network's most beloved stars step off screen and onto the stage. Hosted by fan-favorite Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), the tour will feature Hallmark mainstays for a night where the cameras are off – and the stories keep rolling.
Wednesday, July 22 - The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Blues For Greeny and the music of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Blues For Greeny - The Music of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Dude Cervantes & The Panchos will open the night. Doors are at 7:00pm, music starts at 7:30pm.
Wednesday, July 15 - Good Damage to perform at House of Independents. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey alt rock/pop-punk band Good Damage will return to the House of Independents on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 supporting American Vanity and Faded 2 Gray. This will be the band's third time playing the venue. Doors are at 7:00pm, music starts at 8:00pm.
Friday, July 17 - Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul to Headline Concert at ParkStage. (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul will headline a concert at ParkStage on Friday, July 17, 2026 that fans of Jersey music will love. The lineup includes Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, Jake Clemons Band, Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers with Gary U.S. Bonds, and The Weeklings. Showtime is 4:00pm.
Friday, July 17 - Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts An Evening with Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts An Evening with Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. The concert is presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners.
Friday, July 17 - LoMotion Live Presents America at 250: A Celebration in Song to Benefit Elks Army of Hope. (PARSIPPANY, NJ) -- LoMotion Live invites the community to an inspiring evening of music, storytelling, and patriotism with America at 250: A Celebration in Song, a special benefit cabaret on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the Parsippany Arts Center. Showtime is 7:30pm. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Elks Army of Hope, a charitable program dedicated to providing assistance to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families during times of need.
Friday, July 17 - The Menzingers to Celebrate Album Release at Stone Pony. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony presents The Menzingers' Album Release Show on Friday, July 17, 2026. The band will be celebrating the release of "Everything I Ever Saw". At this point, the Philadelphia punk legends are an absolute institution.
Saturday, July 18 - Grounds For Sculpture and Third Way Cultural Alliance to Present an Intimate Evening of Art and Music. (HAMILTON, NJ) -- Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) and Third Way Cultural Alliance announce a special evening celebrating the power of creative freedom through music, art and conversation. "Creative Freedom: A Salon Experience featuring Marshall Allen, Salvador Jiménez-Flores and Jamaaladeen Tacuma," will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.
Saturday, July 18 - West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts is kicking off another season of free, family-friendly entertainment with the return of its popular Summer Music and More concert series. This year's series features three evenings of live music, local talent and hands-on art activities for all ages, offering the perfect way to enjoy summer with family, friends and neighbors.
Saturday, July 18 - bergenPAC presents Swingtime Big Band. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- New York's high-powered Swingtime Big Band returns to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Saturday, July 18, 2026 to celebrate America250 by showcasing the popular music that kept Americans dancing for decades—from the Lindy and Fox Trot to the Cha Cha to the Twist! Showtime is 8:00pm.
Sunday, July 19 - DePue Brothers Band to Bring "Grassical" Music to Sewell. (SEWELL, NJ) -- Music at Bunker Hill welcomes the DePue Brothers Band on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00pm. In a departure from the series' customary chamber music fare, the DePue Brothers Band has long coined their music with the term "grassical," the combination of bluegrass with jazz, blues, rock, folk, and classical.
Sunday, July 19 - Albert Music Hall's "Back to Our Roots" Benefit to Support Preservation of Pinelands Music History. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will present Back to Our Roots, a special fundraising concert on Sunday, July 19, 2026, inviting music lovers to enjoy an afternoon of live performances while helping preserve an important piece of New Jersey's musical heritage.
Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.
East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.
Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown". (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.
The Ritz Theatre Company presents "Grease". (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents the classic musical Grease weekends from June 26 to July 19, 2026. Grease is a love song to the 1950s and a cornerstone of the American musical comedy form. The production is directed by Bruce A. Curless.
Princeton Summer Theater presents "The 39 Steps". (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 season continues with The 39 Steps, a noir farce full of danger, mystery, and laughs. The production runs Thursdays through Sundays from July 2-18. The play is based on the 1935 Hitchcock film, a mystery thriller about a man who is mistakenly swept up into a world of spies and murder.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville. (PITMAN, NJ) -- Get ready to kick back and soak up the island vibes with a musical comedy packed full of Jimmy Buffett's greatest hits—from "Margaritaville" to "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and more when the Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville. Performances take place weekends from July 3-26, 2026.
Surflight Theatre presents "Young Frankenstein". (BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre presents Young Frankenstein from July 7-27, 2026. It's alive! The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches.
Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park presents "1776". (EDISON, NJ) -- Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park presents 1776 from July 8-18, 2026. The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits.
Spring Lake Theatre Company presents "Me and My Girl". (SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- Spring Lake Theatre Company presents Me and My Girl from July 8-19, 2026. This is a joyful, tap-filled British musical comedy about love, class, and unexpected royalty.
SoHo Playhouse presents the U.S. premiere of "Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England". (NEW YORK, NY) -- Direct from London's West End, SoHo Playhouse presents the U.S. premiere of Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England, written and performed by Alex Hill, and directed by Sean Turner, running July 8 - 18, 2026 in a limited engagement at SoHo Playhouse, located at 15 Vandam Street in New York City. Opening night is July 9.
Centenary Stage Company presents "The Wedding Singer". (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Big hair, bigger laughs, and a soundtrack packed with infectious energy are headed to the stage this summer as Centenary Stage Company presents The Wedding Singer, opening July 9 and running through July 19, 2026 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
The Montclair Foundation and Studio Players will present Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" at Van Vleck House and Gardens. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Foundation and Studio Players will present Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing outside at Van Vleck House and Gardens across two weekends from July 10-18, 2026. This is no ordinary stage production, it’s an immersive theatrical experience.
The Summit Playhouse presents "Into The Woods". (SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse presents Into the Woods across two weekends from July 10-19, 2026. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Luna Stage presents Shakespeare's "Hamlet, abridged" outdoors this July. (ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage takes Shakespeare on the road from July 10-19, 2026 with outdoor performances of Hamlet abridged in four parks. This is a taut reimagining of Shakespeare's legendary story of family, revenge, and the corrupting influence of power.
The Yardley Players present Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at Kelsey Theatre. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Ariel and all of her friends are bound to make a big splash when The Yardley Players presents "Disney's The Little Mermaid," across two weekends from July 10-19, 2026, at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
First Avenue Playhouse presents Mary Chase's "Harvey". (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents Mary Chase's Harvey weekends from July 10-25, 2026. This is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that tells the gentle, whimsical story of Elwood P. Dowd, a kind and amiable man who goes through life accompanied by his best friend — a 6-foot-3½-inch tall invisible white rabbit named Harvey.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Urinetown". (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Urinetown weekends from July 10 through August 2, 2026. A sidesplitting sendup of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.
The Theater Project presents "Having Our Say" by Emily Mann. (UNION, NJ) -- The Theater Project's 2026 summer season will begin with a bang with a production of Having Our Say, Emily Mann’s 1995 Tony Award-nominated drama about "two 'maiden ladies' with century-old stories to tell", July 11-21, 2026 at the DMK Black Box Theatre.
Main Street Theatre Company presents "The Music Man JR.". (OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents The Music Man JR. across two weekends from July 11-19, 2026. There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian in this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Ken Ludwig's "Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery". (MADISON, NJ) —- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) presents Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, running July 11 through August 2, 2026 at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University.
Iron Mountain Stage Company presents "46 Plays For America's First Ladies". (RINGWOOD, NJ) -- Iron Mountain Stage Company presents 46 Plays For America's First Ladies from July 11-19, 2026. A biographical, meta-theatrical, genre-bending ride through race, gender, and everything else your history teacher never taught you about the founding of America.
Cape May Stage presents "Kalamazoo". (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents Kalamazoo by Michelle Kholos Brooks and Kelly Younger from July 15 through August 23, 2026. When two cautious strangers meet later in life, polite conversation quickly takes flight — sparked by sharp wit and surprising confessions.
Off Book Productions present "The Women of Congress" outside HACPAC. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Travel back to 1776 with Off Book Productions for a free outdoor musical performance of The Women of Congress at the at the Atlantic Street Park at Hackensack Performing Arts Center. Performances take place Wednesdays July 15th and 22nd, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Trilogy Repertory presents "Shrek, The Musical" in Basking Ridge. (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Bernards Township Parks & Recreation and Trilogy Repertory presents Shrek, The Musical across two weekends from July 16-25, 2026 at Pleasant Valley Park Amphitheater in Basking Ridge. Everyone's favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film. Admission is free; bring your own lawnchairs and enjoy the show! Showtime is 8:00pm.
James Rana to perform in Cape May for Classic American Tales on Thursday. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- On Thursday, July 16, 2026, James Rana will read the first chapter of Vladimir Nabokov's "Pnin" at The Dormer House in Cape May. Every Thursday through October 15, Classic American Tales (CAT) presents stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers, with lemonade and homemade desserts also served. Showtime is 4:00pm.
Aspire Performing Arts Company presents Green Day's American Idiot. (MONTVILLE, NJ) -- Aspire Performing Arts Company presents Green Day's American Idiot from July 17-19, 2026 at the Barn Theatre. The band's powerhouse album is brought to life in this electric-rock musical of youthful disillusion. The production features two sets of casts.
The Blue Moon Theatre presents "Where the Lost Children Play". (WOODSTOWN, NJ) -- The Blue Moon Theatre presents Where the Lost Children Play across two weekends from July 17-26, 2026. This is a dystopian stage play by Hannah Lee DeFrates. It follows two young women, Willow and Poppy, navigating a grim society.
Somerset Valley Players presents "Freaky Friday". (HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players presents Freaky Friday weekends from July 17 through August 2, 2026. This is a heartfelt, high‑energy musical comedy about family, second chances, and seeing life through someone else's eyes!
The Theater Project presents "Too Fat For China" by Phoebe Potts. (UNION, NJ) -- The Theater Project presents Too Fat For China from July 17-19, 2026 in the DMK Black Box Theater. Comedian Phoebe Potts' one-woman show follows the surprises and painful realizations of her adoption journey with humor and candor.
Fool Moon Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone". (MARGATE, NJ) -- Fool Moon Theatre Company presents the award-winning madcap musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, across two weekends from July 17-26, 2026. Winner of five Tony Awards, this is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
Yendor Theatre Company's Summer Play Series Returns with World Premiere of "The Cousins" by BV Marshall. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Yendor Theatre Company (YTC) has announced the return of their renowned summer play series, as part of their Neighborhood Theatre Initiative. Launched in 2019, the Neighborhood Theatre Initiative stages free, professional theatre directly in public, outdoors spaces throughout the City of Newark. This year's production will be The Cousins by Jersey's own BV Marshall, directed by YTC Artistic Director, Andrew Binger. Performances will be held at Lincoln Park on July 17th and August 7th, and at Military Park on July 31, 2026. Shows begin at 7:00pm and are free of charge.
Gas Lamp Junior presents Disney's "Descendants: The Musical" this weekend. (GLEN RIDGE, NJ) -- Gas Lamp Junior presents Disney's Descendants: The Musical from July 17-18, 2026 at the Ridgewood Avenue School with a different cast each night. Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, this is a musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!
Skyline Theatre Company presents Shakespeare on the Porch with "Much Ado About Nothing". (BLOOMFIELD, NJ) -- Skyline Theatre Company presents Much Ado About Nothing with performances July 17-18, 2026 as part of its Shakespeare on the Porch series. The Bard's ultimate rom-com comes to life on the porch of the Oakeside Mansion.
"Chip and Gus" - a comedy with balls comes to Florham Park on July 20th. (FLORHAM PARK, NJ) -- On Monday, July 20, 2026, Chip and Gus, a comedy with balls will be presented at The Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory. The play is performed, directed, and created by John Ahlin & Christopher Patrick Mullen. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Thursday, July 16 - The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents comedians Landon Bryant & Mary Ryan Brown on July 16th. (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Landon Bryant & Mary Ryan Brown on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30pm. Get ready for a night of big laughs and sharp Southern storytelling as they bring their Southern Nights Comedy Tour to the stage. Special guest Jamie Pappas will open the night.
Sunday, July 19 - The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Adam Hunter on Sunday. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Adam Hunter on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 7:30pm. He brings nonstop laughs with lightning-fast crowd work, high-energy sets, and a million jokes per minute.
Wednesday, July 15 - Dancing In The Park to Take Place July 15th. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Washington Park Association of Hudson County (WPA) is proud to join with SMUSH Gallery to produce Dancing in the Park, to be presented on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:00pm. In its third iteration, Dancing in the Park offers the public a free outdoor professional modern dance concert. This year’s event features dance created by Sarah Liebau, Morgaine de Leonardis, Kat Reese, Rosalia Saver, Amber Sloan, Diana Uribe, Mamiko Usuda, and Meagan Woods.
52nd Newark Black Film Festival to Take Place July 8th through August 5th at Newark Museum of Art. (NEWARK, NJ) -- The 52nd Newark Black Film Festival takes place Wednesday from July 8 through August 5, 2026 at The Newark Museum of Art. There is a mix of films for adults and films for the entire family. Admission to the screenings is free, but reservations are required.
Friday, July 17 - "Daruma" from Oscar-Winning Executive Producer Peter Farrelly to be Screened in Atlantic Highlands. (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Daruma, executive produced by Oscar-winner Peter Farrelly, is returning to theaters this July for a limited theatrical run in honor of Disability Pride Month. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to support its mission of funding innovative research, advancing care, and empowering individuals and families impacted by paralysis. Locally, Daruma will screen at Smodcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Saturday, July 18 - The Trenton Film Society presents Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories. (TRENTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Trenton Film Society will present a special program for children 8+, in partnership with the renowned New York International Children's Film Festival. Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language. With roots in history and tradition, these films share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being young and Black while underscoring the vibrancy of Black storytelling.
Thursday, July 16 - SOPAC presents Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stewart Copeland brings his first American spoken-word tour (Have I Said Too Much?) to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30pm. Copeland is the founding drummer of The Police and one of rock's most inventive forces.
Saturday, July 18 - Haddon Township to Host 2026 World Cup Watch Party at Haddon Square. (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners, along with Haddon Township, invites residents and visitors to Haddon Square for a two-day 2026 FIFA World Cup(TM) Watch Party on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. The weekend celebration will feature live screenings of the Third Place Match and World Cup Final, along with food, drinks, entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Saturday, July 18 - NJPAC hosts ViewerCon. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready for an unforgettable day celebrating the best of television, film and pop culture at the inaugural ViewerCon on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). One ticket gives you access to a full day of exclusive conversations, celebrity appearances, behind-the-scenes stories, special screenings and unforgettable experiences with the stars and creators behind some of today’'s biggest shows and films. The event begins at 10:00am.
Sunday, July 19 - Liberty Harbor's Zeppelin Hall is a Great Place to Watch the World Cup Final. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- With the FIFA World Cup field narrowed from 48 teams to the final four contenders, Jersey City's Zeppelin Hall is inviting soccer fans to gather for the remaining games of the FIFA World Cup - including the Final on July 19th.
Thursday, July 16 - Hear the Tales of a Migrant Heart with Reyna Grande Author Talk. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. Grande will discuss this and more during her virtual author talk on Thursday, July 16, 2026 presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Saturday, July 18 - Local Author Marci Mazzarotto to Celebrate Launch of "The Jersey Shore on Film" book in Asbury Park. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Marci Mazzarotto, associate professor of communication at Georgian Court University, will celebrate the release of her new book, The Jersey Shore on Film, with a public launch event on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Parlor Gallery in downtown Asbury Park.
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Tuesday, July 14 @ 10:30am - FREE SUMMER MOVIE! Lilo & Stitch at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Tuesday, July 14 @ 6:00pm - Free Summer Event: Salsa at Sunset at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Pioneer Park at Headquarters Plaza, 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown
Tuesday, July 14 @ 6:00pm - Lynette Sheard Returns at Eastman Clock Plaza Park, N Union Avenue, Cranford
Tuesday, July 14 @ 6:30pm - FREE SUMMER MOVIE! Lilo & Stitch at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, July 15 @ 4:00pm - Bradley Beach Summer Jazz Bash at Riley Park, N Union Avenue, Bradley Beach
Wednesday, July 15 @ 6:30pm - Vivid Summer Solos: "Long Drive Home" by Stephen Kaplan at Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit
Thursday, July 16 @ 6:00pm - NJPAC Jazz Tuesdays with the Jared Paparozzi Group at Eastman Clock Plaza Park, N Union Avenue, Cranford
Thursday, July 16 @ 7:30pm - Mala Aria at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Thursday, July 16 @ 7:30pm - The Music of Burt Bacharach at The Morris Museum Back Deck, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
Friday, July 17 @ 7:00pm - My Fair Lady at Grunin Center - Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, July 17 @ 7:00pm - The Little Mermaid at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Friday, July 17 @ 7:00pm - CAU Community Players present "Seussical Jr." at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Friday, July 17 @ 7:30pm - Johnny Kasun’s Jim Croce Tribute at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, July 17 @ 7:30pm - Mala Aria at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Friday, July 17 @ 7:30pm - Newark Keeps the Groove Alive at Express Newark, 54 Halsey Street, Newark
Saturday, July 18 @ 11:00am - The Jazz, Health & Food Truck Festival at Monte Irvin Orange Park, 35 E Highland Avenue, Orange
Saturday, July 18 @ 1:00pm - My Fair Lady at Grunin Center - Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, July 18 @ 2:00pm - Shrek: The Musical at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan
Saturday, July 18 @ 3:00pm - Mala Aria at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Saturday, July 18 @ 7:00pm - My Fair Lady at Grunin Center - Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, July 18 @ 7:00pm - The Little Mermaid at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Saturday, July 18 @ 7:00pm - CAU Community Players present "Seussical Jr." at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, July 18 @ 7:30pm - Streetlife Serenade - “The Billy Joel Experience” at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, July 18 @ 7:30pm - Shrek: The Musical at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan
Saturday, July 18 @ 7:30pm - Mala Aria at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Saturday, July 18 @ 7:30pm - The Wag's Beatles Spectacular at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, July 18 @ 8:00pm - An Evening with Dan and Laura at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit
Sunday, July 19 @ 11:30am - Jamboree Closing event with Linwood Taylor and Christeon Simeon the Gemini‑Dragon Duo at Mt. Zion AME Church, 54 Church Street, Millburn
Sunday, July 19 @ 1:00pm - My Fair Lady at Grunin Center - Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, July 19 @ 2:00pm - The Little Mermaid at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, July 19 @ 2:00pm - CAU Community Players present "Seussical Jr." at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Sunday, July 19 @ 3:00pm - Shrek: The Musical at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan
Sunday, July 19 @ 3:00pm - Mala Aria at Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Sunday, July 19 @ 7:30pm - Heather Maloney & Hayley Reardon at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
