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Events This Week in New Jersey from November 12-19, 2024

originally published: 11/12/2024

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 12-19, 2024 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, Dance, Film, Community, Event Listings.

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FEATURED EVENTS

2024 Teaneck International Film Festival Preview. (TEANECK, NJ) -- The Teaneck International Film Festival, with its theme, Activism: Making Change, is back! A project of The Puffin Foundation Ltd., the 19th annual festival will be held November 7-14, 2024, featuring over 25 films, panel discussions, and parties, with filmmakers, actors, elected officials and industry guests attending.

Catalyst Theater Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical" in November. (PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Catalyst Theater Company presents Bat Boy:The Musical across two weekends (November 8-17, 2024) at duCret Center of Art. The inspiration for Bat Boy was drawn from a 1992 story in Weekly World News, known for publishing bizarre, satirical tales. This American Horror Rock Musical/Comedy captures the unique blend of horror, camp, comedy, and tragedy of the original tabloid story.




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Tuesday, November 12 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Paul Anka: All the Hits - His Way. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents singer-songwriter Paul Anka: All the Hits—His Way on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $49-$229.

Wednesday, November 13 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Dionne Warwick on November 13th. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Dionne Warwick on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:30pm. A recent inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dionne is a six-time Grammy® Award-winning music legend who has earned more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records.

Thursday, November 14 - The Alan Parsons Live Project: Reset and Power Back On Tour comes to bergenPAC. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Grammy Award Winning and Legendary Music Icon, Alan Parsons comes to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 8:00pm with the Alan Parsons Live Project: Reset and Power Back On Tour.

Thursday, November 14 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:30pm. Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning Spider-Man™ animated Spider-Verse film, comes this highly anticipated sequel, captivating audiences in concert venues worldwide.

Friday, November 15 - bergenPAC presents The Moody Blues' John Lodge performing Days of Future Passed. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Moody Blues' John Lodge performing Days of Future Passed on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8:00pm. John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, is coming to Englewood! He will play the iconic album in its entirely, plus a section of classic hits. Click here for an interview with John Lodge.

Friday, November 15 - Bell Theater presents the Matt O'Ree Band Does Led Zeppelin. (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater presents the Matt O'Ree Band Does Led Zeppelin on Friday, November 15, 2024. The popular Jersey band, led by Matt's unparalleled award-winning guitar playing and Eryn's soulful vocals, will open with a set of original songs followed by a set of Led Zeppelin tunes, taking fans on a ride they haven’t seen or heard since the 1970s (think Zeppelin at the Garden). Showtime is 7:00pm.




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Friday, November 15 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Imagine Lennon Live. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Imagine Lennon Live on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:00pm. This Tribute is not about "what was" but rather "what would have been"!

Friday, November 15 - MPAC presents Christian Rock Band, Newsboys, on November 15th. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- With a decades-spanning career and a vastly impressive catalog blending different styles, genres, and even band members at times, Newsboys is a name within the Christian music space that can't be ignored. Newsboys brings their Worldwide Revival Nights Tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical". (RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions, the community theatre company at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, presents The Color Purple: The Musical, featuring the community theatre company's first all-Black cast, from November 15-17, 2024. The production showcases the company's ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion through casting and title selections that fulfill a mission to create a space where talented people are encouraged to do their best work.

Saturday, November 16 - Outpost in the Burbs presents The Silos. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Silos on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. June Star will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Saturday, November 16 - Split Level Concerts presents Brian Dunne and Jake Thistle on November 16th. (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Brian Dunne, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and member of the popular rock band Fantastic Cat, will perform on Saturday, November 16, 2024 as part of the Split Level Concerts series at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove. Showtime is at 8:00pm. Jake Thistle, a New Jersey artist on the rise, will open the show.

Saturday, November 16 - State Theatre presents Rock n' Roll Doo Wop Spectacular on Saturday. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Rock n’ Roll Doo Wop Spectacular on Saturday, November 16, 2024 featuring Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, The Doo Wop Project, Bob Miranda & The Happenings, and E'Stefano DiSanto. Showtime is 7:00pm.

MUSIC

Tuesday, November 12 - SOPAC & Seton Hall University to Celebrate U.S. Veterans with All-Star Event on Tuesday. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) welcomes the United States Military Veteran All-Stars on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:30pm as part of Seton Hall University's Jazz 'n the Hall Concert Series on the SOPAC Mainstage. Presented in partnership with the Seton Hall University Arts Council, this event includes a lively program of beloved standards and patriotic tunes in tribute to U.S. veterans of every generation, through every era of combat.

Wednesday, November 13 - NJPAC presents Morrissey. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Off the back of his four sold out residency shows in Las Vegas, Morrissey announces fourteen brand new North American shows for the fall and includes a performance at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 8:00pm.




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Wednesday, November 13 - The Newton Theatre presents Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. (NEWTON, NJ)-- The Newton Theatre presents Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 8:00pm.

Thursday, November 14 - NJPAC presents a Tribute to Funk Featuring appearances by Bilal, Nona Hendryx, Christian McBride, Savion Glover, Vernon Reid, George Clinton and more!. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Experience the electrifying TD Moody Jazz Festival at the renowned New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with an unforgettable Tribute to Funk on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:30pm. Don't miss the opportunity to dance the night away to the incredible sounds of Funk legends George Clinton, Bilal, Nona Hendryx, Christian McBride, Savion Glover, and Vernon Reid, all under the expert musical direction of Ray Chew.

Thursday, November 14 - Senses Fail and Saves the Day to Offer Livestream of November 14th Concert. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Rock band Senses Fail is thrilled to hitting the road this fall with fellow New Jersey act Saves The Day for the iconic New Jersey Vs. The World Tour. A celebration of all things NJ, the two bands will be playing seminal records – Let It Enfold You and Through Being Cool, respectively – in full. The tour kicks off on November 5th in Austin, with stops to follow in Orlando, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, and more. Additionally, the bands will be teaming up with Veeps to livestream their hometown show on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from the Wellmont Theater in Montclair.

Friday, November 15 - Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band to Perform at The Stone Pony. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Six-time Emmy Award winner, Screen Actors Guild Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Hank Azaria will bring his Bruce Springsteen Tribute, Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band, to the Stone Pony on Friday, November 15, 2024. Showtime is 7:00pm.

Friday, November 15 - AMERICA to Play Two Shows at Scottish Rite Auditorium. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA are celebrating their 54th anniversary with a series of national tour dates in 2024. Billed as the "Ride On Tour 2024," the tour comes to the Scottish Rite Auditorium November 15-16, 2024 with shows at 8:00pm each night. Known for their timeless magic and powerful performances, the Grammy Award-winning perennial classic-rock favorite will draw on their deep catalog of hits including signature song "A Horse With No Name," a Number One smash on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1972.

Friday, November 15 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Mustard's Retreat on November 15th. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents an evening of joyful and uplifting songs and stories with Mustard's Retreat on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Christ Congregation Church. Since they first got together in Ann Arbor Michigan in 1975, Mustard's Retreat (David Tamulovich and Libby Glover) have been delighting audiences with their songs and stories. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Saturday, November 16 - The Newton Theatre presents guitar legend Yngwie Malmsteen. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents guitar legend Yngwie J. Malmsteen on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:00pm. Malmsteen's career has spanned over 40 years with over twenty albums to his name.

Saturday, November 16 - RVCC Theatre presents Trout Fishing in America on November 16th. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present a concert by the musical duo Trout Fishing in America on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm. The performance is part of the Theatre's Family Matinee series, designed for children and young teens and their families.

Saturday, November 16 - Middletown Arts Center to Hold Teen Band Fest on November 16th. ** This event has been cancelled. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center celebrates TEEN bands this fall with the inaugural TEEN Band Fest. All teenage bands with members ages 13-17 are invited to participate in this "Lit" showcase taking place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. This is an exciting opportunity to play on the MAC stage!

Saturday, November 16 - New Jersey Youth Chorus Hosts Voices of Joy Choral Festival on November 16th. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Wharton Arts, New Jersey's largest not-for-profit community performing arts education organization, announced that the New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC) will host the Voices of Joy Choral Festival on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Dolan Hall, Annunciation Center at Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown.

Saturday, November 16 - The Carnegie Club presents 20th Anniversary of Sinatra Saturdays. (NEW YORK, NY) -- The Carnegie Club, New York’s most sophisticated cigar lounge, is pleased to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Sinatra Saturdays starring Steven Maglio, with The Stan Rubin Orchestra. The anniversary shows are set for Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:00pm and 10:30pm.

Saturday, November 16 - Albert Music Hall continues 50th Anniversary Celebrations with Annual Homeplace Show on Saturday. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Albert Music Hall will continue its year-long celebration of its 50th Anniversary with its annual Homeplace Show. This special event honors the timeless sounds of the Jersey Pines and pays tribute to the musical roots that inspired the creation of the Hall.

Sunday, November 17 - The Newton Theatre presents Melvin Seals & JGB. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Melvin Seals & JGB come to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 7:00pm. Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table.

Sunday, November 17 - NJPAC presents drummer Cindy Blackman Santana. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Jazz Rocker, Cindy Blackman Santana, an accomplished and versatile drummer known for her technical skills, creative improvisation, and expressive style, will be performing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3:00pm.

Sunday, November 17 - Mile Square Theatre presents Taylor Made: A Live Tribute to Taylor Swift. (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents the return of Taylor Made: A Live Tribute to Taylor Swift on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Performances take place at 12:30pm & 2:30pm. Vibe out to Taylor's greatest hits in MST's intimate space.

THEATRE

Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents "Macbeth" on the Main Stage for the first time in two decades. (MADISON, NJ) -- When three mysterious strangers confront a noble general on a barren heath, the fate of a nation is changed forever. Ambition, power, and madness drive Shakespeare's thrilling masterpiece, Macbeth, appearing this fall on the Main Stage of the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) for the first time in two decades. The strictly limited run plays at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University from October 16 through November 17, 2024.

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Kinky Boots". (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Tony Award-winning hit Kinky Boots weekends from October 25 to November 17, 2024. Based on the 2005 film and inspired by a true story, Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price, an aspiring young businessman who is forced to give up his dreams of living the London city life in order to save his late father's family business in Northern England.

South Camden Theatre Company presents "God of Carnage". (CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Camden Theatre Company presents God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza across three weekends in November 2024. Using a translation by Christopher Hampton, the production of the 2009 Tony Award winning play is directed by Connie Norwood.

Sara Koviak and Anne O'Sullivan to Star in "Your Name Means Dream" at NJ Rep. (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) will continue its 27th Season with a presentation of Your Name Means Dream, written and directed by Academy Award-nominated José Rivera. This production will star Sara Koviak (New York: The Hours are Feminine) and Anne O' Sullivan (Broadway: Blythe Spirit), who both originated these roles when it debuted at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in 2023. It will begin performances on October 31, with its opening night on November 2, and run through November 24, 2024.




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Get into the Holiday Spirit with "White Christmas" at Music Mountain Theatre. (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) in Lambertville presents a three-weekend run of White Christmas from November 1–17, 2024. White Christmas, the Irving Berlin musical based on the 1954 Paramount film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen, will be the fourteenth mainstage show of MMT’s 2024 season, and the perfect way to usher in the holiday season!

Playhouse 22 presents "School of Rock" in November. (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- School of Rock - The Musical, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and a book by Julian Fellowes comes to Playhouse 22 weekends from November 1-17, 2024.

Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival 2024 takes place in November. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival 2024 will begin its portion of CSC's 2024-2025 season with Dr. Glas, My Buddy, and Courage. Performances will take place in the Kutz Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Ave, Hackettstown, throughout November.

Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "A Life Worth Living". (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents A Life Worth Living, a new dramatic-comedy musical by Princeton senior Jeffery Chen. Performance take place November 8-9 and November 14-16, 2024 in the Wallace Theater at the Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton campus.

The Players Guild of Leonia presents "Romeo & Juliet". (LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia presents William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet weekends from November 8-24, 2024. The production is directed by Rachel Alt.

Maurer Productions OnStage presents "Beauty and the Beast" at Kelsey Theatre. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- A timeless story set to music featuring some of the most beloved characters of all time comes to the Kelsey Theatre stage when Maurer Productions OnStage presents Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," weekends from November 8-24, 2024.

For the Whim Productions presents "The Tempest". (BRIDGETON, NJ) -- For the Whim Productions presents The Tempest from November 8-16, 2024 at Hopeloft in Bridgeton. This version of the Shakespeare classic will be set in a modern, corporate business world with a twist of playful meddling magic.

Luna Stage presents "Lonely Planet" by Steven Dietz. (WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage presents Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, directed by Melissa Firlit, from November 14 – December 8, 2024. Lonely Planet is a funny and heartwarming story of friendship, love, and survival. In the 1990s, down an old city street, inside a small map store, a pile of chairs begins to form. Two best friends, Jody and Carl, manage the ever-growing mountain of chairs while taking care of each other and navigating the dark reality that looms in the outside world.

Teaneck High School presents "She Kills Monsters" - A Journey through fantasy, friendship, and finding yourself. (TEANECK, NJ) -- The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Teaneck High School (THS) is proud to present She Kills Monsters, at the Helen B. Hill Auditorium at Teaneck High (100 Elizabeth Avenue) from November 14-17, 2024. Written by Qui Nguyen, it is a heartfelt story of two sisters connecting through high adventure, slaying monsters, and conquering foes.

CherryBlossomPlayers:LLC presents a double feature of plays this week. (NUTLEY, NJ) -- CherryBlossomPlayers:LLC presents a double feature of plays from November 14-16, 2024 with performances of The Frogs and Riders to the Sea. Shows take place at Philhower Chapel at Vincent United Methodist Church (100 Vincent Place) in Nutley New Jersey.

SPQR Stage Company presents "Freezing Antarctica". (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- SPQR Stage Company, the Jersey Shore's "Original" theater company, will present Freezing Antarctica across two weekends (November 15-16 and November 22-23, 2024) at Studio;Space in Somers Point. The play is written and directed by SPQR's Artistic Director Bill Sterritt.

Pioneer Productions presents powerful drama: "Dinner with Friends" by Donald Margulies. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Pioneer Productions presents "Dinner with Friends," the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Donald Margulies, from November 15-24, 2024, at The Stage at Fellowship Hall in the Morristown United Methodist Church (50 South Park Place) in Morristown. The play explores the complexities of modern relationships through the lives of two couples whose friendships are tested by unexpected revelations and personal crises.

Playwright Wants to Challenge and Delight Audiences with 'Freezing Antarctica' at SPQR Stage Company. (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- SPQR Stage Company, the Jersey Shore's "Original" theater company, will produce Freezing Antarctica, written and directed by SPQR's Artistic Director Bill Sterritt, November 15-16, and November 22-23, 2024 at Studio;Space in Somers Point. The plot revolves around Russian meteorologist Nikita Alexandra Romanov, who is on a desperate dash to the South Pole to save the world when she meets an American adventurer Jack Kennedy Armstrong Earhart on the way.

Levoy Theatre presents Irving Berlin's "White Christmas". (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Get into the holiday spirit with Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the Levoy Theatre. Based upon the classic film, the production features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Performances run weekends from November 15-24, 2024.

East Lynne Theater Company presents "The Death Of Sherlock Holmes" Radio-Style. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company will present two weekends of performances of "The Death of Sherlock Holmes?" radio-style, on November 15-16 and 22-23. Two stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle intertwine — "The Final Problem" and "The Adventure of the Empty House"—and have been adapted and are directed by East Lynne veteran Mark Edward Lang.

Readington Community Theatre presents "Breaking Legs". (READINGTON TWP, NJ) -- Readington Community Theatre presents Breaking Legs weekends from November 15-24, 2024 at The Three Bridges Banquet Hall. Step into the world of dark comedy with Breaking Legs, a hilarious and suspenseful play that expertly blends crime, passion, and pasta.

The Theater Project's "New Play Readings" series to feature works by Lynn Marie Macy, Rosemary Parrillo, and Joseph Vitale. (CRANFORD, NJ) -- Theater enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see staged readings of three new plays and share their reactions with the playwrights during the third of The Theater Project's "New Play Readings" on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Cranford Community Center. Admission is free, with no registration required. The event begins at 2:00pm.

Trilogy Repertory presents "The Trip to Bountiful" by Horton Foote. (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Trilogy Repertory presents The Trip to Bountiful weekends from November 16-24, 2024 at the Sieminski Theater. Horton Foote's moving play tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman, who longs to escape the cramped Houston apartment where she lives with her protective son, Ludie, and her authoritarian daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae.

Brookdale Performing Arts Center presents "An Evening with Billy Van Zandt" on November 16th. (LINCROFT, NJ) -- On Saturday November 16, 2024, the Brookdale Performing Arts Center will present "An Evening with Billy Van Zandt," as the internationally known playwright/actor launches his new memoir Because It's Funny (the Plays of Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore) – a sequel of sorts to his best-selling book Get in the Car, Jane (Adventures in the TV Wasteland).

Bergen County Players to Host Special Post-Show Talkback with SAG Award winner Lea DeLaria. (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) will host a special post-show talkback with actor, comedian, jazz musician, and author Lea DeLaria, on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Little Firehouse Theatre. DeLaria will answer audience questions on her characterization of POTUS' zany sister, Bernadette. She'll also update viewers on the unique trajectory of her career, as well as how being openly gay has shaped it.

DANCE

Saturday, November 16 - StocktonPAC presents Step Afrika! on November 16th. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The first professional company in the world dedicated to the dance tradition of "stepping" will sweep the mainstage at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7:30pm.

FILM

Thursday, November 14 - Garden State Film Festival presents An Evening with Armand Assante. ​​​​​​​(CRANFORD, NJ) -- Get ready for a night to remember on Thursday, November 14, 2024, as the Garden State Film Festival invites film enthusiasts and philanthropists alike to an exclusive fundraising event at The Cranford Theater. Beginning at 7:00pm and concluding at 9:30pm, your donation provides you with this special evening featuring a screening of the critically acclaimed film Gotti (1996), alongside an intimate conversation with the film’s star himself, Armand Assante.

Thursday, November 14 - Lighthouse International Film Society to Screen "Secret Mall Apartment" on November 14th. (SURF CITY, NJ) -- Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of Secret Mall Apartment on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Surf City Firehouse. One of this year's must-see indie films, it has quickly become one of the most talked-about films in the festival circuit, earning a dozen awards for its thought-provoking narrative and original vision. The screening begins at 7:30pm.

Thursday, November 14 - New Jersey Movie Theaters to Screen "Shawn Mendes: For Friends And Family Only (A Live Concert Film)" on November 14th. Shawn Mendes: For Friends And Family Only (A Live Concert Film) is a one-night-only concert film event on Thursday, November 14, 2024, celebrating the debut of his new album, Shawn. Available exclusively in cinemas, the film features a heartfelt performance of the self-titled album in its entirety - for the very first time.

Sunday, November 17 - The Film Society of Summit to screen "The Catskills" on Sunday. (MADISON, NJ) -- The Film Society of Summit presents a screening of The Catskills on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the Madison Community Arts Center. This is an audience-pleasing documentary on the rise and fall of the Borscht Belt. The screening begins at 4:30pm

COMMUNITY

Tuesday, November 12 - Lewis Center for the Arts presents Atelier@Large with Jennifer Finney Boylan, Meredith Monk, and Maria Stepanova. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts presents the next event in the 2024-25 AtelieratLarge conversation series that brings guest artists and intellectuals to campus for public discussions on the challenges they face in making art in the modern world. On November 12, 2024, Princeton's Howard G.B. Clark '21 University Professor in the Humanities and Director of the Princeton Atelier Paul Muldoon will be joined by writer Jennifer Finney Boylan; composer, performer, director, vocalist, filmmaker, and choreographer Meredith Monk; and poet Maria Stepanova with translator Sasha Dugdale.

Thursday, November 14 - Relive 'The Hindenburg Experience' at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch. (LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- When airships ruled the skies, the Hindenburg reigned supreme – until its fiery crash 87 years ago in Lakehurst, NJ. Navy Lakehurst Historical Society member Bill Schmidt will describe its final flight in "The Hindenburg Experience Talk" at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The event begins at 3:30pm.

Thursday, November 14 - Ndaba Mandela, Kean University Senior Human Rights Fellow, to Give President's Distinguished Lecture. (UNION, NJ) -- Ndaba Mandela, human rights activist and grandson of the late anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, will headline Kean University's Human Rights Week and the President's Distinguished Lecture Series as the Senior Human Rights Fellow at the University's Human Rights Institute.

Friday, November 15 - The Jessie Banks Foundation Hosts 20th Anniversary Scholarship Awards Gala Fundraiser on November 15th. (TEANECK, NJ) -- On Friday, November 15, 2024, The Jessie Banks Foundation (JBF) will host its "20th Anniversary Scholarship Awards Gala" at The Glenpointe Marriott (100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard) in Teaneck from 5:45pm to midnight.

Jersey City Theater Center presents IMAGINE FEST 2024 Celebrating Art, Resilience, and the Power of Connection. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- From November 15-22, Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) presents IMAGINE FEST 2024, a week-long festival that brings together global and local artistry through visual art, music, dance, poetry, and theater. Audiences are invited to connect deeply with the works of artists from the USA, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and beyond, and to experience transformative performances that honor creativity, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit.

Saturday, November 16 - Celebrate Autumn at the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance's Sweater Weather Walk Along the Hackensack River on November 16th. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance (HEJA) invites the public to attend "Sweater Weather Walk", a family friendly, fun event, along the Hackensack River on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Bring the family and dress up your pets to celebrate autumn along the Hackensack River at Foschini Park (78 River Street) in Hackensack. The event is sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation and is free for all.

Saturday, November 16 - Darkside New Jersey: Where the Strange and Macabre Come to Life This November 16th. (TRENTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the New Jersey Expo and Convention Center will transform into a haven for the eerie, the unusual, and the downright bizarre, as Darkside New Jersey Art & Oddities Market makes its debut. With over 150 vendors, live performances, and interactive experiences, this one-of-a-kind event promises to lure attendees into a shadowy world of dark art, peculiar goods, and immersive entertainment.

Tuesday, November 19 - NJPAC presents Dr. Jordan B. Peterson on November 19th. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Dr. Jordan B. Peterson—author, psychologist, educator, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto—combines insights from ancient traditions with findings from modern research to offer valuable rules for living. He will share his knowledge at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:30pm.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Tuesday, November 12 @ 12:00am - Teaneck International Film Festival - Virtual Screenings of "Far East Deep South", "Ultimate Citizens", and "Wildcat" at VIRTUAL, ,

Tuesday, November 12 @ 7:00pm - Nadia Munno: The Pasta Queen LIVE! at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Tuesday, November 12 @ 7:30pm - Paul Anka: All the Hits - His Way at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Tuesday, November 12 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Book Club - Louise Erdrich, The Night Watchman at VIRTUAL, ,

Wednesday, November 13 @ 11:00am - Fiddler On The Roof at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Wednesday, November 13 @ 12:00am - Teaneck International Film Festival - Virtual Screenings of "Far East Deep South", "Ultimate Citizens", and "Wildcat" at VIRTUAL, ,

Wednesday, November 13 @ 7:30pm - NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Repertoire 2024 at Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church, 5 Lewis Place, Closter

Wednesday, November 13 @ 7:30pm - Jesse Cook at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Wednesday, November 13 @ 7:30pm - Dionne Warwick at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Wednesday, November 13 @ 7:30pm - Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Thursday, November 14 @ 12:00am - Teaneck International Film Festival - Virtual Screenings of "Far East Deep South", "Ultimate Citizens", and "Wildcat" at VIRTUAL, ,

Thursday, November 14 @ 2:00pm - Fiddler On The Roof at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Thursday, November 14 @ 7:30pm - Teaneck International Film Festival - "Join or Die" and "Save the Cat" at Teaneck International Film Festival - Ethical Culture Society, 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck

Thursday, November 14 @ 7:30pm - Josh Turner: The Greatest Hits Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Thursday, November 14 @ 7:30pm - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Thursday, November 14 @ 8:00pm - Catalyst Theater Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical" at duCret Center of Art, 1030 Central Ave, Plainfield

Thursday, November 14 @ 8:00pm - The Alan Parsons Live Project: Reset and Power Back On Tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Friday, November 15 @ 12:00pm - Pinkalicious The Musical at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Friday, November 15 @ 5:00pm - Pinkalicious The Musical at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Friday, November 15 @ 7:00pm - Newsboys: Worldwide Revival Nights at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Friday, November 15 @ 7:00pm - ​The Matt O’Ree Band Does Led Zepplin at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel

Friday, November 15 @ 7:00pm - Fiddler On The Roof at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Friday, November 15 @ 7:30pm - IMAGINE LENNON LIVE at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Friday, November 15 @ 7:30pm - Ronny Chieng at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Friday, November 15 @ 7:30pm - Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical" at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, November 15 @ 8:00pm - Catalyst Theater Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical" at duCret Center of Art, 1030 Central Ave, Plainfield

Friday, November 15 @ 8:00pm - Triangle Show: Pageant Pending at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton

Friday, November 15 @ 8:00pm - The Moody Blues’ John Lodge Performs Days of Future Passed at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Friday, November 15 @ 8:00pm - Uncle Vinnie's Presents Joe Avati at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Friday, November 15 @ 8:00pm - RAEL – The Music Of Genesis at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, November 16 @ 12:00pm - Pinkalicious The Musical at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Saturday, November 16 @ 1:30pm - Fiddler On The Roof at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Saturday, November 16 @ 2:00pm - Creative Forces: Peck, Robbins & More at Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank

Saturday, November 16 @ 2:00pm - The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, November 16 @ 5:00pm - Pinkalicious The Musical at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Saturday, November 16 @ 7:00pm - Rock 'N Roll Doo Wop Spectacular at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, November 16 @ 7:30pm - Creative Forces: Peck, Robbins & More at Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank

Saturday, November 16 @ 7:30pm - The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, November 16 @ 7:30pm - Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical" at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, November 16 @ 7:30pm - Jax Hollow at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, November 16 @ 7:30pm - Fiddler On The Roof at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Saturday, November 16 @ 8:00pm - Catalyst Theater Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical" at duCret Center of Art, 1030 Central Ave, Plainfield

Saturday, November 16 @ 8:00pm - Triangle Show: Pageant Pending at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, November 16 @ 8:00pm - The Eras Party: A Taylor Swift-Inspired Dance Party at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, November 16 @ 8:00pm - The Silos at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair

Saturday, November 16 @ 8:00pm - Will Downing at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Saturday, November 16 @ 8:00pm - Hallelujah! The Songs of Leonard Cohen at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel

Sunday, November 17 @ 12:00pm - The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Dave Matthews Band for Kids at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, November 17 @ 2:00pm - Triangle Show: Pageant Pending at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton

Sunday, November 17 @ 2:00pm - Phoenix Productions presents "The Color Purple: The Musical" at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, November 17 @ 3:00pm - New York Voices Farewell Tour with the William Paterson Jazz Orchestra at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Sunday, November 17 @ 3:00pm - Fiddler On The Roof at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Sunday, November 17 @ 6:00pm - Catalyst Theater Company presents "Bat Boy: The Musical" at duCret Center of Art, 1030 Central Ave, Plainfield

Sunday, November 17 @ 7:00pm - Leo Kottke at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, November 17 @ 7:00pm - The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Tuesday, November 19 @ 7:00pm - Elf The Musical at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Tuesday, November 19 @ 7:00pm - Swan Lake at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Tuesday, November 19 @ 7:30pm - WP Voice Song Evening - Canadian Songs at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne


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(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Grab your blue Santa hats as Seton Hall University marks its 15th annual Christmas at the Hall celebration with its renowned Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, on the University Green on the South Orange Campus. This free festive celebration promises an evening filled with holiday cheer, featuring live performances, seasonal treats and a chance to join in the spirit of giving. The event begins at 6:00pm.

 

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(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Celebrate the holiday season with Skylands Stadium's Light Show & Christmas Village, a dazzling, family-friendly experience open from November 22 through December 30, 2024. This year's spectacular one-mile drive-through light show features over two million lights, including enchanting tunnels, a wreath arch, and delightful displays like skating bears and dancing trees.


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