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Tuesday, March 3 - The Levoy Theatre presents Sons of Cream. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Sons of Cream on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a powerhouse blues-rock trio that bridges past and present, blending musical heritage with bold creative energy. Led by Kofi Baker (son of legendary drummer Ginger Baker) and Malcolm Bruce (son of Cream bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce), with guitarist/vocalist Rob Johnson, the group resurrects the spirit of Cream — not as a straight tribute, but as a living continuation of its legacy.
Wednesday, March 4 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30pm. This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history—Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall—with a breathtaking show that captures the spirit, sound, and spectacle of the legendary band.
Thursday, March 5 - JOURNEY's Final Tour Includes Show In Trenton. (TRENTON, NJ) -- After more than five decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and timeless anthems, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying goodbye the only way they know how — with a thunderous, full- throttle Final Frontier Tour spanning cities across North America. The final tour includes a stop at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Thursday, March 5 - State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery Presents Blackberry Smoke. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery Presents Blackberry Smoke – Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2026 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke have embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places, and sounds of their home state.
Friday, March 6 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer, entertaining his audiences worldwide.
Friday, March 6 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Celtic Woman - A New Era Tour. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Grammy®-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman, the most successful all-female Irish group in history, is set to return to North America and captivate audiences once again with their brand-new tour, Celtic Woman – A New Era. The tour comes to State Theatre New Jersey on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Friday, March 6 - Trenton City Museum to present Trenton Makes Jazz concert featuring Omeed Nyman Quartet. (TRENTON, NJ) -- Trenton City Museum will present an all-star jazz concert Friday, March 6, 2026 in Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park. Presented in partnership with E.C. Bradley Candlelight Jazz Events with the Omeed Nyman Quartet, the concert will have as its backdrop 80 jazz-inspired works accepted in the juried TRENTON MAKES JAZZ exhibition. The works, by artists largely from the greater Trenton area, were selected by jurors Janis Purcell and Michael Richardson and will be on view from February 13 through March 22, 2026.
Friday, March 6 - Y Arts in the Community presents The Great American SOULBook. (WYCKOFF, NJ) -- Y Arts in the Community presents The Great American SOULBook on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Wyckoff Family YMCA. Take an exhilarating musical journey through the golden eras of Motown, R&B, and other timeless styles that have inspired generations. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, March 6 - The Dryden Ensemble presents The Most Faithful Companion: Lute and Guitar Trios from the 17th Century. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Dryden Ensemble returns with its artistic director, Daniel Swenberg, in a program entitled The Most Faithful Companion: Lute and Guitar Trios from the 17th Century on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Princeton. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, March 6 - The Newton Theatre presents Solas 30th Anniversary Tour. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Solas brings its 30th Anniversary Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music.
Saturday, March 7 - McCarter Theatre Center presents DakhaBrakha. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents DakhaBrakha on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Berlind Theatre. Hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine, DakhaBrakha is a world music quartet known for its self-described "ethno-chaos" sound—a bold fusion of Ukrainian folk, global rhythms, and theatrical flair. With powerful, polyphonic vocals and instrumentation from India, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, their performances are as visually striking as they are sonically mesmerizing.
Saturday, March 7 - Irish Music and Dance Returns to Albert Music Hall. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- The sounds and spirit of Ireland will fill Albert Music Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as the historic Pinelands venue presents its annual Irish Show, an evening of live music, dance, and community celebration inspired by the traditions of the Emerald Isle.
Saturday, March 7 - Grunin Center presents Socks in the Frying Pan. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents Socks in the Frying Pan on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:00pm. They are a multi-award-winning trio from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland—the mecca of Irish traditional music—was formed in 2014. Forged together by a fire of pure joy and passion for their art, the band comprises Aodan Coyne on guitar and lead vocals, Shane Hayes on accordion, and younger brother Fiachra Hayes on fiddle.
Saturday, March 7 - SOPAC presents Glen Phillips & Augustana on Saturday. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents Glen Phillips & Augustana on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm. Both artists are known for emotionally rich performances, powerful vocals, and a gift for drawing audiences into their personal, musical worlds.
Saturday, March 7 - The Landis presents Crystal Ship - Tribute to The Doors. (VINELAND, NJ) -- Step back in time to the vibrant Sunset Strip in the swinging 1960s with Crystal Ship, the ultimate and definitive tribute to The Doors. The band will perform at The Landis Theater on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Saturday, March 7 - The Levoy Theatre presents 90's Rockfest featuring Lounge Fly and Special Guests. (VINELAND, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents 90's Rockfest featuring Lounge Fly, Siamese Dreamers, and Hashpipe on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. Grab your flannel and Doc Martens because we're taking a step back to a time when guitars and grittiness ruled the radio.
Sunday, March 8 - North Jersey Blues Society presents NJBS Showcase Series: Women in Blues. (WEST MILFORD, NJ) -- The North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) presents NJBS Showcase Series: Women in Blues on Sunday, March 8, 2026, coinciding with International Women's Day, at the West Milford Elks Lodge. Doors open at 1:00pm, with music beginning at 1:30pm.
Sunday, March 8 - The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Max Gomez. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Max Gomez on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.
Sunday, March 8 - Jazz Room presents virtuoso saxophonist/flutist Steve Wilson with the William Paterson University Jazz Orchestra. (WAYNE, NJ) -- Jazz Room presents virtuoso saxophonist/flutist Steve Wilson with the William Paterson University Jazz Orchestra at Shea Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Monday, March 9 - Learn about the Women of the E Street Band at the Plumsted Library. (NEW EGYPT, NJ) -- Calling all Bruce fans! Melissa Ziobro, Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, will present "Women of the E Street Band" on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 6:30pm.
Arden Theatre Company presents the Philadelphia Premiere of "Good Bones". (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company presents the Philadelphia premiere of Good Bones, the newest play by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright James Ijames (Fat Ham), about gentrification and the consequences of change in a neighborhood and in a family. Directed by Philadelphia-based award-winning actor Akeem Davis, the production begins performances January 22, opens January 28, and runs through March 8, 2026.
Lantern Theater Company presents "Blues For An Alabama Sky". (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Lantern Theater Company continues its 2025-26 season with the Philadelphia premiere of Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage. Guest director Brett Ashley Robinson leads an ensemble cast including Kash Goins, Taylor Mitchell, and Ebony Pullum, as well as Lantern newcomers Tariq Kanu and Cookie Diorio. Blues for an Alabama Sky runs Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, March 15, 2026, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City Philadelphia.
Luna Stage presents Shakespeare's Hamlet (Abridged!). (WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage presents Shakespeare's Hamlet (Abridged!) in new 90-minute adaptation by Rajesh Bose from February 12 - March 8, 2026 on the MainStage. The play features 5 actors playing 16 roles, highlighting the humor and urgency of this taut, intimate, heartbreakingly political tragedy.
Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents the premiere of "That's Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical" starring N'Kenge. (DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Center (APAC) presents premiere of That's Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical, starring Tony®, EMMY®, and GRAMMY® Award–nominated internationally acclaimed performer N'Kenge (Motown the Musical, Caroline, or Change). Performances run February 19 through March 8, 2026.
Mile Square Theatre presents "The Young King". (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents The Young King, an imaginative, immersive adaptation of Oscar Wilde's beloved fairy tale, re-envisioned for young audiences and families weekends from February 19 – March 8, 2026. It was adapted by Nicki Bloom and directed by Misti B. Wills. The Young King invites audiences to step inside the story, encouraging reflection and dialogue among children, families, and educators alike.
NJ Rep presents the World Premiere of "Samantha Inside Out". (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep), the award-winning incubator for new plays and daring theatrical voices, kicks off its 2026 Mainstage Season with the world premiere of Samantha Inside Out, running February 19 through March 15, 2026, at the Lumia Theater in Long Branch. Opening night will be February 21, 2026.
Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Noises Off". (HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Noises Off weekends from February 20 through March 7, 2026. Called "the funniest farce ever written," Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On.
Centenary Stage Company presents Dial "M" for Murder. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company presents Dial "M" for Murder, running February 20 through March 8, 2026 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Centenary University campus. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original by Frederick Knott, this is a new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic masterpiece.
Two River Theater announces cast and creative for "A Doll's House". (RED BANK, NJ) -- The award-winning Two River Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. Written by Henrik Ibsen and adapted and directed by acclaimed director Justin Emeka (Sweat, Romeo and Juliet), this world premiere adaptation is reimagined in 1950s New Jersey, weaving Black culture into one of the most powerful plays ever experienced. A Doll's House will run in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater from February 21–March 15, 2026.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "The Sunshine Boys" by Neil Simon. (HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon from February 24 through March 26, 2026. This is a classic comedy about two aging vaudeville performers, Willie Clark and Al Lewis, who were once a legendary duo but haven’t spoken in years due to a bitter falling out.
American Theater Group presents "My Fair Lady". (UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) presents My Fair Lady from February 26-March 15, 2026, in venues located in Basking Ridge, Union, and Rahway. Based on George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion, My Fair Lady was the recipient of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The production is directed by ATG’s Producing Artistic Director James Vagias, with choreography by Victoria Casillo and Musical Direction by Amanda Dee.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Shrek". (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Shrek weekends from February 27 through March 22, 2026. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Middletown Arts Center. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee across three weekends from February 27 to March 8, 2026. The hit play is about an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Fawn Nocera Photography was on hand to take photos.
McCarter Theatre Center presents "Circus Quixote" from Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company and The Actors Gymnasium. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Circus Quixote, a gravity-defying theatrical spectacle from Chicago's famed Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors Gymnasium, running March 4–15, 2026. Blending epic adventure with high-flying circus artistry, the production reimagines one of literature's most iconic dreamers for a world that may need him now more than ever.
The Curtain presents a new adaptation of Shakespeare's "Richard III". (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Curtain, Jersey City's premier classical theatre, will present an all-new adaptation of William Shakespeare's Richard III this March at Nimbus Arts Center weekends from March 5-29, 2026. Directed and adapted by Sean Hagerty, this morbidly comic, blood-soaked classic charts the ruthless rise of Shakespeare's most notorious king.
Stony Hill Players presents "Rehearsal for Murder". (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Stony Hill Players presents Rehearsal for Murder from March 5-8, 2026 at The Oakes Center. This is an exhilarating mystery by the creators and writers of Murder She Wrote and Columbo which will leave you guessing who did it all the way through to the end!
Literature to Life To Present Books Unite Live Performances in Paterson on March 5th. (PATERSON, NJ) -- Literature to Life (LTL) will be presenting two free performances of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez on March 5, 2026 at Passaic County Community College (PCCC). The performances will be held at 1:10pm & 6:00pm in the PCCC Theater. This program is part of Books Unite: Literature to Life in Paterson, a yearlong series of free community events – performances, book clubs, and interactive workshops – designed to engage community members in powerful stories and shared conversation.
Somerset Valley Players presents "Come Blow Your Horn" by Neil Simon. (HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players presents Come Blow Your Horn by Neil Simon across three weekends from March 6-22, 2026. The play tells the story of a young man's decision to leave the home of his parents for the bachelor pad of his older brother who leads a swinging '60s lifestyle.
The Ritz Theatre Company presents "She Kills Monsters". (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents She Kills Monsters from March 6-29, 2026. A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Cumberland Players presents "The Importance of Being Earnest". (VINELAND, NJ) -- Cumberland Players presents The Importance of Being Earnest from March 6-8, 2026. Oscar Wilde's classic is a delight from the first cucumber sandwich on as Jack's double life catches up with him.
Mystery, Mayhem and Music Take the Stage in Whodunit "Clue: The Musical" at Kelsey Theatre. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- A hilarious murder-mystery comedy, inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to the Kelsey Theatre stage when the Bear Tavern Project presents Clue: The Musical, weekends from March 6-15, 2026 on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
Playhouse 22 presents "Cry it Out". (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Playhouse 22 presents Cry it Out, a comedy about the modern complexities and challenges of motherhood in today's world, weekends from March 6-15, 2026. This play by Molly Smith Metzler explores the lives of three mothers navigating the uncertainties of being a parent while living in suburban Long Island. It delves into themes of friendship, social class, the pressure to "have it all," and the realities of balancing work and family life.
The Growing Stage presents "Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery". (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage, the children's theatre of New Jersey, presents Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery weekends from March 6-22, 2026. This was adapted for the stage by Suzanne Maynard Miller and is based on the book Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France by Mara Rockliff.
The Company Theatre Group presents "Over The River and Through the Woods" at HACPAC. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Company Theatre Group presents Over The River and Through the Woods across two weekends from March 7-15, 2026 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). With their return to the HACPAC for the first time since 2019, The Company brings Oradell native Joe DiPietro's touching, laugh-a-minute play to their audiences.
Westfield Community Players presents "The Diary of Anne Frank". (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Community Players presents The Diary of Anne Frank across three weekends from March 7-21, 2026. This play is by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hacketts based upon Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, adapted by Wendy Kesselman. The production is directed by Sharon Coyle.
The Murder Mystery Co. presents "I Love the 80’s to Death" at Brookdale PAC. (LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Murder Mystery Co. presents I Love the 80’s to Death, a totally rad evening of intrigue and laughter coming to the Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center on March 7, 2026. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Pushcart Players Artistic Director Performs "Over the River and Through the Woods" with Company Theatre Group. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Paul Whelihan, producing artistic director of NJ's renowned touring educational theater, Pushcart Players will appear in the Company Theatre Group's production of Over the River and Through the Woods from March 7-15, 2026 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center.
Writers & Actors On The Hudson takes the stage at City Vineyard NYC on March 9th. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Writers & Actors On The Hudson, a unique theatrical event featuring "incubations" of new works for the stage will play NY's City Vineyard on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00pm. This is the launch of a new series from Black Box Studios, Northern New Jersey's incubator for new and under produced plays by world-class artists or their estates.
Thursday, March 5 - Lewberger to Perform at Asylum NYC. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Lewberger, the viral comedy band featuring Keith Habersberger (The Try Guys), Alex Lewis (Slam Frank), and Hughie Stone Fish (Emmy Award-winning songwriter), returns to New York City for the first time since their sold-out 2023 Off-Broadway run, in a one-night-only engagement on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Asylum NYC. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, March 6 - Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents Corey Rodrigues. (POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club presents two nights of Corey Rodrigues from March 6-7, 2026 with shows at 8:00pm each night. Corey is a highly sought after national touring college, club and corporate performer. He was the winner of The Catch a New Rising Star, The Funniest Comic in New England and the 2017 Big Sky Comedy Festivals.
Friday, March 6 - Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Hayes. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Hayes on March 6-7, 2026. Everyone's favorite dad, Tim Hayes, is the consummate comic entertaining crowds with his very funny brand of humor in clubs, private events and fundraisers throughout the tri-state area.
Friday, March 6 - Bananas Comedy Club presents Brad Upton. (RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Bananas Comedy Club presents Brad Upton from March 6-8, 2026. Brad was teaching the fourth grade and coaching high school track in Pasco, WA when he first stepped on stage in 1984. He quickly decided that he wanted to do standup instead, so he quit teaching in June of 1986 and never looked back.
Saturday, March 7 - Vivid Stage Offers Two Chances to See The Flip Side: Live Unscripted Comedy in March. (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Looking for a night out to escape the Netflix doom scroll? Something beyond movies at the megaplex or a typical bar crawl? The Flip Side, a completely improvised theatrical comedy experience, offers two live shows in March — and it's anything but predictable. The Flip Side is the house team of Vivid Stage, a professional theatre company based in Summit, NJ.
Saturday, March 7 - Andrew Dice Clay & Jon Lovitz to Perform at Count Basie Center for the Arts on Saturday. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Andrew Dice Clay & Jon Lovitz will perform at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. Limited tickets remain.
Friday, March 6 - Riverdance 30 - The New Generation comes to MPAC. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Abhann Productions' Riverdance 30 – The New Generation will come to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for five performances from March 6-8, 2026. This new show rejuvenates the much-loved original with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time, Riverdance will welcome "The New Generation" of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.
Friday, March 6 - American Repertory Ballet premieres a new production of the timeless fairytale, "Cinderella". (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) presents the World Premiere of Cinderella, the timeless fairytale of a young woman who rises above adversity to find hope, love, and her own happily-ever-after. Performances take place March 6–8, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
Saturday, March 7 - Carolyn Dorfman Dance Returns To White Eagle Hall on March 7th. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center presents a multidisciplinary experience that bridges continents, cultures, and generations: Where Deep Waters Cross, featuring Carolyn Dorfman Dance in collaboration with Jersey City Poet Laureate Rashad Wright. The rescheduled performance takes place Saturday, March 7, 2026 at White Eagle Hall. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Wednesday, March 4 - bergenPAC presents Dirty Dancing in Concert. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Dirty Dancing in Concert on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00pm. You fell in love with their first dance, now it's your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-to-film concert event that brings the iconic love story back to the big screen, with a twist.
Saturday, March 7 - World's Best Short Films come to Algonquin Arts on March 7th. (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre hosts World's Best Short Films presented by Asbury Shorts on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. Curated by Doug LeClaire, the event brings a fast-paced "Short Film Concert" screening featuring award-winning comedy, drama, and animation.
Morven Museum & Garden's Grand Homes & Gardens returns with a new series for America's 250th. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Morven Museum & Garden's popular speaker series Grand Homes & Gardens returns for 2026. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America's Founding Homes and Gardens examines four estates belonging to five signers of the Declaration: William Paca, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Thomas Jefferson, and Arthur Middleton.
Friday, March 6 - JC Fridays on March 6th Features Video Art Trucks and Free Visual and Performing Arts Events. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents the first JC Fridays of 2026 on Friday, March 6th. Jersey City's premier quarterly arts festival, which is free and open to the public, will feature a diverse array of events, including visual art exhibitions, music performances, studio tours, and more, hosted at local businesses, galleries, studios, and arts organizations.
Saturday, March 7 - The Quest Emporium Hosts Opening Night Celebration for Women’s Month Group Exhibition on March 7th. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Quest Emporium Design Shop + Gallery invites the community to an Opening Night Celebration honoring Women's History Month on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at its retail and gallery space in Montclair. The event begins at 5:00pm.
Thursday, March 5 - How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun with Recipe Developer and Social Media Star Jenn Lueke. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- In her new cookbook Don’t Think About Dinner, Jenn Lueke offers a framework to save time, money, and energy with strategic meal planning, grocery lists, and kitchen prep. Join Lueke for a virtual discussion presented by the Ocean County Library on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.
New Jersey City University Visual Arts Gallery presents "Home Here". (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- New Jersey City University (NJCU) Visual Arts Gallery presents Home Here from February 5 through March 5, 2026. This is a site-specific installation that combines the work of 11 artists identifying as women living in Jersey City.
Pro Arts Jersey City presents Stepping Up 3. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents Stepping Up 3 from February 15 through March 6, 2026 in the ART150 Gallery. The exhibition is curated by Guillermo Bublik. Pro Arts is showing gratitude to its wonderful volunteers by putting on an exhibition of their art!
Novado Gallery presents "The Consistency of Inconsistency". (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Novado Gallery presents "The Consistency of Inconsistency," a solo exhibition of mixed media, dimensional works by Steve Datz, on view from March 6 through May 2, 2026. In this compelling body of work, Datz explores the fluid territory between memory and imagination, challenging the notion of objective perception.
Art House Productions presents "Secret Garden". (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents Secret Garden, honoring the life and work of Gordana Jerosimic. Co-curated by Andrea McKenna and Ivy Huang of IMUR Gallery, this solo exhibition will be on view at the Art House Gallery from March 6-29, 2026.
Riverside Gallery presents "Place within Abstraction". (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Riverside Gallery presents Place within Abstraction, a group exhibition featuring paintings of Kwang-hyun Kim, Adem Gjonbalaj, Sungmo Cho, Jamie Joe, and Young M. Kim. The exhibition runs from March 7-25, 2026 and puts together a dialogue of artists who engage with abstraction at various levels of visual language, including minimalist reduction, maximalist addition, lyrical abstraction and others in between.
Princeton Makes to host an Art Making Open House on March 8th. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, the Princeton based Art Cooperative, invites the community to a day dedicated to hands-on art making for all ages on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the new Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center. The new store is located between Princeton Nassau Pediatrics and Rita's.
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Tuesday, March 3 @ 7:00pm - NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents COPPER KETTLE at Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church, 5 Lewis Place, Closter
Wednesday, March 4 @ 11:00am - Picturing the Heavens: Étienne-Leopold Trouvelot’s Astronomical Drawings at Ocean County College, Gateway Lecture Hall (Building 101), 1 College Drive, Toms River
Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:30pm - Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt – Together on Stage at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:30pm - Brit Floyd at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:30pm - Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote" at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, March 5 @ 7:00pm - Blackberry Smoke at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, March 5 @ 7:30pm - Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote" at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, March 5 @ 8:00pm - The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, March 6 @ 7:00pm - American Repertory Ballet presents Cinderella at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, March 6 @ 7:00pm - The MAC Players at the Middetown Arts Center present "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Friday, March 6 @ 7:30pm - Jeffrey Gaines at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, March 6 @ 7:30pm - Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote" at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Friday, March 6 @ 7:30pm - The Growing Stage presents "Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery" at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Friday, March 6 @ 8:00pm - Celtic Woman—A New Era at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, March 6 @ 8:00pm - Lalah Hathaway at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Friday, March 6 @ 8:00pm - Riverdance 30 – The New Generation at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Saturday, March 7 @ 11:00am - Popovich Comedy Pet Theater at Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Saturday, March 7 @ 11:00am - Short Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Saturday, March 7 @ 2:00pm - Be Like Blippi Tour! at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 7 @ 2:00pm - American Repertory Ballet presents Cinderella at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 7 @ 2:00pm - Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote" at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, March 7 @ 2:00pm - Riverdance 30 – The New Generation at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Saturday, March 7 @ 2:00pm - Short Shakespeare: Macbeth at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Saturday, March 7 @ 4:00pm - The Growing Stage presents "Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery" at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Saturday, March 7 @ 6:00pm - Be Like Blippi Tour! at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 7 @ 7:00pm - Socks in the Frying Pan at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, March 7 @ 7:00pm - American Repertory Ballet presents Cinderella at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 7 @ 7:00pm - The MAC Players at the Middetown Arts Center present "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Saturday, March 7 @ 7:30pm - DakhaBrakha at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, March 7 @ 7:30pm - Daniel Keiser Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, March 7 @ 7:30pm - Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote" at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, March 7 @ 8:00pm - The Flip Side: Improv at Vivid Stage at Madison Community Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison
Saturday, March 7 @ 8:00pm - World's Best Short Films presented by Asbury Shorts at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Saturday, March 7 @ 8:00pm - Riverdance 30 – The New Generation at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, March 8 @ 1:00pm - Riverdance 30 – The New Generation at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, March 8 @ 2:00pm - The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Sunday, March 8 @ 2:00pm - American Repertory Ballet presents Cinderella at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, March 8 @ 2:00pm - Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote" at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, March 8 @ 2:00pm - The MAC Players at the Middetown Arts Center present "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, March 8 @ 2:00pm - The Growing Stage presents "Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery" at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong
Sunday, March 8 @ 3:00pm - Walking After Midnight: A Patsy Kline Tribute starring Carter Calvert at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Sunday, March 8 @ 3:00pm - Sooyeon Jun, violin at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, March 8 @ 5:00pm - Miss Grand New Jersey 2026 at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Sunday, March 8 @ 6:30pm - Riverdance 30 – The New Generation at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, March 8 @ 7:00pm - Windborne's The Music of Queen with the New Jersey Festival Orchestra at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, March 8 @ 7:00pm - Dedication with Roger Peltzman at Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union
Sunday, March 8 @ 7:30pm - Max Gomez at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
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