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Events This Week in New Jersey from October 8-15, 2024

originally published: 10/08/2024

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 8-15, 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, Comedy, Dance, Film, Community, Event Listings.

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FEATURED EVENTS

George Street Playhouse presents Pulitzer Prize Finalist, "What the Constitution Means to Me". (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for its production of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama, What the Constitution Means to Me, written by Tony Award nominee Heidi Schreck (Uncle Vanya), and directed by Laiona Michelle (Little Girl Blue). What the Constitution Means to Me will begin previews on September 24, 2024, and open on September 27 for a limited run through October 13, 2024.

Wednesday, October 9 - The Vogel presents Five for Fighting with a String Quartet. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Grammy® nominated, platinum-selling artist, Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) will kick off a series of special string quartet shows beginning September 26. Ondrasik will be bringing top musicians including Tony-Award winning concertmaster and co-orchestrator of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Katie Kresek (Violin), Melissa Tong (Violin), who toured with Post Malone in 2023, and Broadway’s Chris Cardona (Viola) and Peter Sachon (Cello). The unique nature of the shows allows Ondrasik to go behind the music and tell stories while the format allows for a deeper dive into the catalog, while there is always a surprise or two in store.




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Wednesday, October 9 - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band farewell tour Comes to MPAC on October 9th. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- For nearly six decades, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB) has entertained audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits. Now the time has come for the band who has carried a torch for American country and roots music to say so long to the highways and byways they've crossed an unimaginable number of times throughout their career. The All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:30pm.

"Duel Reality" by The 7 Fingers comes to McCarter Theatre. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Duel Reality, from Montreal's famed troupe The 7 Fingers, comes to McCarter Theatre October 9-13, 2024. Inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, two feuding families engage in a battle of skill, each competition more daring than the last — while a pair of star-crossed lovers struggles to escape the showdown.

Wednesday, October 9 - Blauvelt Speaker Series presents Emiliana Simon-Thomas at the Grunin Center on October 9th. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Foundation's acclaimed Blauvelt Speaker Series continues on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 with a visit from Emiliana Simon-Thomas to the Grunin Center for the Arts. She is the science director at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center (GGSC). The event begins at 11:00am.

Thursday, October 10 - Ladies of Laughter presents Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Night of Sharing Stories & Laughter at bergenPAC. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Ladies of Laughter presents a special comedy event to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month with comedians who have their own personal connections to breast cancer. The show takesplace Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) and features regionally and nationally recognized comedians including Marina Franklin, Sara Contreras, Marion Gordon, and Ralph Anthony, and hosted by Andy Pitz. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Theater Q Asbury to Debut in October with "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!". (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Theater Q Asbury, New Jersey's new LGBTQ+ focused theater company, will make its debut this October with Zanna Don't – The Reboot! running from October 10-13, 2024 at the House of Independents in Asbury Park. This fresh take on the 2003 Off-Broadway musical is directed by its original creator, Freehold native Tim Acito, and promises to bring audiences a joyous, funny, thought-provoking celebration which manages to be timely and vintage at the same time.

Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat from October 11-20, 2024. Get ready for a musical extravaganza that will dazzle your senses and ignite your imagination. This is a vibrant and joyous spectacle that brings the tale of Joseph and his brothers on their rollicking adventure, filled with laughter, love, and unexpected twists.




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Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in October. (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, is thrilled to kick-off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory weekends from October 11-27, 2024. The play introduces us to the world-famous Willy Wonka, who is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few.

Friday, October 11 - State Theatre New Jersey presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $29-$174.

Friday, October 11 - Magnolia Productions presents "Night Watch" by Lucille Fletcher. (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Magnolia Productions, a new Monmouth County theater group, is launching their first full season. After the debut production of David Auburn's Proof last June, for which the company received three New Jersey Association of Community Theater Perry Award nominations, they are back with a full season's offering.

Saturday, October 12 - National Ballet of Ukraine to Perform in Englewood, New Brunswick, and Red Bank. The National Ballet of Ukraine (NBU), one of the world's premier ballet companies and the country's official ballet company, will grace the stages of the United States this October with the dancer's exceptional talent and magnificent highlights from its repertoire. This 16-city tour will include 20 performances taking place across the East Coast, including three New Jersey locations; Bergen Performing Arts Center (30 N Van Brunt Street) in Englewood on Saturday, October 12 at 8:00pm, New Brunswick's State Theatre New Jersey (15 Livingston Avenue) on Sunday, October 13 at 8:00pm, and Red Bank's Count Basie Center for the Arts (99 Monmouth Street) on Monday, October 14 at 7:30pm.

Saturday, October 12 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Grammy®-winning trumpeter Chris Botti on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 8:00pm. Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he's collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others.

Saturday, October 12 - Vivid Stage presents "A Very Spooky Special". (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. This season, the company will present thirty performances of different kinds, in locations all over the region. Next up is A Very Spooky Special, a Halloween variety show, on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 8:00pm.

MUSIC

Tuesday, October 8 - WORD Bookstore presents A Conversation with Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 at White Eagle Hall. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- WORD Bookstore presents A Conversation with Deryck Whibley, the lead singer of Sum 41, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The event takes place at White Eagle Hall. All ticket purchasers will receive a copy of Deryck Whibley's autobiography "Walking Disaster". This candid memoir of music, fame, and endurance follows his rise from a punk kid to an international star. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Tuesday, October 8 - Harmonium Choral presents Second Annual Beer Choir at Glenbrook Brewery. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Come sing with Harmonium Choral Society and our choral community on October 8, 2024 at Glenbrook Brewery (95 Morris Street) in Morristown. This is a national singing movement founded by composer Michael Engelhardt in Minnesota in 2015. If you like beer, and you like to sing, you’ll love Beer Choir. The event begins at 7:00pm.




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Wednesday, October 9 - Barry Manilow to extend his residency at Radio City Music Hall With Shows in October. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and The Bowery Presents announced that on the heels of selling out five nights at Radio City Music Hall between May 31 and June 4, 2023 and five upcoming shows from April 17-21, 2024, Barry Manilow will extend his residency at Radio City and add five consecutive shows on Wednesday, October 9; Thursday, October 10; Friday, October 11; Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Wednesday, October 9 - Xtreme Queen: The Legacy of Freddie Mercury to Perform at Drew Concert Hall. (MADISON, NJ) -- Embark on a timeless rock odyssey with Xtreme Queen: The Legacy of Freddie Mercury, coming to Drew Concert Hall on Wednesday, October 19, 2024 at 8:00pm. Xtreme Queen's commitment to authenticity and fervor for live music transforms every performance into a memorable voyage through the legacy of Freddie Mercury and Queen.

South Jersey Jazz Society presents the 25th Annual JAZZ@thePoint Fall Festival in Somers Point. (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- South Jersey Jazz Society presents the 25th Annual JAZZatthePoint Fall Festival from October 10-12, 2024 in Somers Point. The festival includes performances by Ciara Moser, John Patitucci, and Brian Bromberg at Gateway Playhouse and performances by Andy Lalasis Quartet and Mike Boone Trio featuring Mekhi Boone at Gregory's Restraurant & Bar.

Friday, October 11 - Everclear, Marcy Playground, and Jimmie's Chicken Shack to Play Asbury Lanes. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the '90s, is coming to Asbury Park on Friday, October 11, 2024 for a show at Asbury Lanes. They are on a 30+ date fall headlining tour featuring special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie's Chicken Shack. Led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, the acclaimed quartet will perform all the hits from throughout Everclear's extraordinary three decades-long catalog, spotlighting tracks off their platinum-selling album Songs From An American Movie Vol. One, which will be released on vinyl for the first time ever on September 13 via Intervention Records.

Friday, October 11 - The Levoy Theatre presents Yngwie Malmsteen. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents guitar legend Yngwie Malmsteen on Friday, October 11, 2024. Malmsteen's career has spanned over 40 years with over twenty albums to his name. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Saturday, October 12 - Jason Curry and Alvester Garnett to Headline 5th Annual ROCCFEST on October 12th. (NEWARK, NJ) -- The Roseville Outreach Community Corporation presents the 5th Annual ROCCFEST on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 6:00pm. This is their annual fundraiser and celebration of art and music. This year's event is headlined by Jason Curry and Alvester Garnett. The event also includes performances by Duane Eubanks, Hanka G, Miki Hayama, and Mimi Jones.

Sunday, October 13 - BLUES People to Headline North Jersey Blues Society IBC Fundraiser at Crossroads. (GARWOOD, NJ) -- BLUES People, 2023 and 2024 North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) International Blues Challenge (IBC) Winners, and 2024 IBC Semifinalists in Memphis, headline a NJBS concert and fundraiser taking place at Crossroads in Garwood on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Also performing will be Ed Alstrom, NJBS IBC Winner in the Solo/Duo category.

Sunday, October 13 - Albert Music Hall presents Harvest Hootenanny in the Pines: A Fun Sunday Afternoon of Music on October 13th. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- On October 13, 2024, Albert Music Hall invites music enthusiasts to join the fun at the annual Harvest Hootenanny in the Pines. This special Sunday afternoon show will be filled with fantastic live music, jamming, delicious food, and community spirit. Doors will open at 12:30pm, with the music kicking off at 1:30pm. This year’s event features 9 talented bands, delivering 4.5 hours of continuous entertainment.

Tuesday, October 15 - Swing into 'A Night at the Copa' at Ocean County Library Jackson Branch. (JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Travel back to the era of fashionable night spots and memorable music. Join the versatile duo of singer Deb Lyons and pianist John Bianculli for "A Night at the Copa: Swinging Songs of the '60s" at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The event begins at 6:30pm.

THEATRE

Classic American Tales presents stories by Paley, Goyen, Baum, Hecht, Ade, and Wells. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Every Thursday at 4:00pm through October 10, 2024, Classic American Tales (CAT) presents readings of stories, plays, and poetry at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast, 800 Columbia Avenue in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting. Otherwise, they will be inside. Guests are also treated to lemonade and tasty treats. Cost is $12.00, cash or check at the door, and guests at The Dormer House and children ages 12 and under are free.

Bergen County Players presents "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum". (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, takes humor back to its roots, combining the time-tested 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville for an all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (his first Tony Award-winning musical) and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, Forum kicks off BCP's 92nd season on Saturday, September 14 and will run through Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell.

East Lynne Theater Company presents Samuel D. Hunter's "A Case for the Existence of God". (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company will present Samuel D. Hunter's award-winning play A Case for the Existence of God from September 18 through October 12, 2024. Directed by East Lynne's Artistic Director Craig Fols, the play revolves around two men--one Black, one white; one gay, one straight; both single fathers of young daughters—who form an unlikely bond inside an office cubicle.

Manhattan Theatre Club presents World Premiere of "Vladimir" by Erika Sheffer. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer (Russian Transport) and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (MTC: Proof, Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes). Vladimir runs from September 24 to November 10, 2024 at New York City Center Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

Two River Theater presents "American Mariachi". (RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater has announced the cast and creative team for American Mariachi, a moving comedy full of humor, heart, and joyful live music, written by José Cruz González (If by Chance, The Extraordinary Ms. ZLuna Captures the World), directed by James Vásquez (Two River's smash hit Hair, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!), arrangements by Cynthia Reifler Flores (American Mariachi, Seabiscuit). The production runs from September 28 through October 20, 2024.

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys". (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents Jersey Boys, the first show of Paper Mill's 2024-2025 season. Directed by Michael Bello (We Are the Tigers, associate director of The Who's Tommy and Jersey Boys UK/US tours and off-Broadway), Jersey Boys begins performances on Wednesday, October 2 ahead of a Sunday, October 6 opening night. The run continues through Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Paper Mill Playhouse.

NJ Rep presents the World Premiere of "Pen Pals" starring Nancy McKeon and Gail Winar. (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) by special arrangement with Lisa Dozier Shacket, will continue its 27th Season with an added special presentation of the world premiere of Pen Pals by Michael Griffo, directed by SuzAnne Barabas. Performances run from October 3 through October 20, 2024. The production stars Nancy McKeon and Gail Winar.

Mile Square Theatre presents "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Minigan will play a four-week limited engagement at Mile Square Theatre from October 3-20, 2024. This is the classic tale of Ichabod Crane, the lovelorn schoolmaster in a town on the Hudson River, who confronts a Headless Horseman on a shadowy night. The story is told by one man who embodies all the characters of Sleepy Hollow, including the lovely Katrina Von Tassel and the burly Brom Bones.

Full of Shampoo and Sass, "Steel Magnolias" Takes the Stage at Kelsey Theatre in October. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Shampoo, free advice, and witty repartee fills the air at Truvy's beauty salon when the Yardley Players present Steel Magnolias October 4-13, 2024 at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC). The play explores the relationships between a tight-knit group of Louisiana southern ladies who gather in Truvy's small-town beauty parlor, celebrating the milestones in each other's lives.

Centenary Stage Company presents "The Weir" by Conor McPherson. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will open their Professional Theatre Series for 2024-2025 with a production of Conor McPherson's The Weir, from October 4–20, 2024 in their Sitnik Theatre. The Weir is set in a bar in Sligo, Ireland, where local men swap spooky stories in an attempt to impress a young woman from Dublin who recently moved into a nearby "haunted" house, and then she spins a yarn of her own.




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Musical by PHISH Frontman Trey Anastasio to play The Jersey Shore Arts Center. (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- NENAproductions Theater Project is opening its 21st season at the Jersey Shore Arts Center as the theater company in residence with a show unlike any other, with the all-American musical Hands on a Hardbody. Based on the real-life documentary by the same name, this musical centers around a days-long endurance contest where one person will win a Nissan Hardbody pick-up truck by keeping a hand on it the longest.

Vanguard Theater presents "Cordially, Indisposed". (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater presents Cordially, Indisposed by Doriane Swain across two weekends (October 4-5 and October 11-13, 2024). Come witness the remarkable fusion of science, alchemy, love, and madness. There will be laughter. There will be blood. There might be love... Or at least cake.

Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park presents "James and the Giant Peach". (EDISON, NJ) -- This October, join Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park for a production of James and the Giant Peach, a children's musical based on Roald Dahl's classic book. Performances take place October 5-6; October 12-13; and October 19, 2024.

PHOTOS from "Macbeth" at The Curtain. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Curtain, Jersey City's premier classical theatre, has released promo photos for their upcoming adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, featuring West End and Royal Shakespeare Company actor Jamie Ballard (Harry Potter in The Cursed Child on the West End) in his American stage debut as Macbeth, Aria Shahghasemi (Broadway's Prayer for the French Republic, upcoming "The Penguin") as Macduff and Christianna Nelson (The Curtain's Romeo & Juliet) as Lady Macbeth.

Music Mountain Theatre presents "Clue" in October. (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) presents Clue for a three-week run from October 11-27, 2024 with performances Friday through Sunday. This murder mystery comedy is based on the 1985 film from Paramount Pictures, based on the classic Hasbro board game, and is the thirteenth mainstage show of MMT's 2024 season.

Westfield Community Players presents "You Can't Take It with You". (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Community Players presents its first show of the season, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, You Can't Take It with You across three weekends (October 12-13, October 19-20, and October 25-26, 2024). In the play, Grandpa Vanderhof and his wacky family, the Sycamores, have been happily living their zany lives in New York for many years. They and their friends are a madcap group of eccentrics, marching to the beat of their own drum with pride and joy.

First Avenue Playhouse presents "A Streetcar Named Desire" in October. (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents A Streetcar Named Desire across three weekends in October (October 12-13, October 18-20, and October 25-26, 2024). The classic play was was written by Tennessee Williams during a period of change in America after World War II. It was first produced and published in 1947 and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for that year.

COMEDY

Wednesday, October 9 - The Stress Factory presents Jamie Lissow on Wednesday. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents actor and comedian Jamie Lissow on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:30pm. Doors are at 6:00pm. Jamie is currently a regular weekly guest on the late night talk show, Gutfeld! on Fox.

Friday, October 11 - NJPAC presents Eddie Izzard. (NEWARK, NJ) -- British comedian Eddie Izzard, often lauded as one of the most influential comics for over 25 years, is set to make a triumphant return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, October 11, 2024 a show that is eagerly anticipated by comedy fans. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Friday, October 11 - Ugly Pancake Comedy presents Anthony Devito: Jersey Boy, A True Crime Story at Middletown Arts Center. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center hosts a special Comedy Night, Anthony Devito: Jersey Boy, A True Crime Story, presented by Ugly Pancake Comedy, on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 8:00pm. The comedy night marks the New Jersey premiere of Devito's sold-out, New York one-man comedy show, and features New Jersey's own The Garden State Guyz: Joey Borzotta, Dan Farley, Angelo Gingerelli and Ricky Ramesses.

DANCE

Thursday, October 10 - Art House Productions and Kenia Rosete Dance present: FOCUS: Innovative Choreography Dance Series. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions and Kenia Rosete Dance are thrilled to present FOCUS, a dynamic exploration of contemporary dance. Audiences will witness cutting-edge choreography and stunning movement that push creative boundaries, bringing together innovation, passion, and the transformative power of dance. Performances are scheduled for October 10 and November 14, 2024, at 7:30pm at Art House Productions. This event is open to all ages.

Friday, October 11 - Limón Dance Company to Perform at Stockton PAC. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The acclaimed Limón Dance Company will perform at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 7:30pm. The performance is a culmination of a Stockton Dance Residency with the company and its artistic director Dante Puleio from October 4-12.

FILM

The ShowRoom and Asbury Park Movie Club Present: HITCHCOCK'TOBER. ​​​​​​​(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- This October, The ShowRoom Cinema, in partnership with the Asbury Park Movie Club, is thrilled to present HITCHCOCK'TOBER—a month-long celebration of Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense. Every Wednesday at 7:00pm, beginning October 9th, audiences can experience four of Hitchcock's greatest films: Vertigo, Rear Window, The Birds, and Psycho. Each screening will feature a special introduction, trivia, and prizes. Tickets are $15.

Thursday, October 10 - Lighthouse International Film Society to screen "The Performance" on October 10th. (LOVELADIES, NJ) -- The stakes are high in The Performance, a new film based on a short story by Arthur Miller, which will be screened by the Lighthouse International Film Society on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. It is a poignant study of American dancer on tour in fascist Germany forced to choose between his career or Jewish identity. The screening begins at 7:30pm.

Celebrate Edward D. Wood Jr.'s 100th Birthday with a Special 30th Anniversary Screening of Tim Burton's "Ed Wood" at The ShowRoom. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- In celebration of legendary filmmaker Edward D. Wood Jr.'s 100th birthday, The ShowRoom, in partnership with Luxe & Shadows, will host a special 30th anniversary screening of Tim Burton's Ed Wood on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:30pm. A second screening will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00pm. The October 10th event will feature Father Evil, The Sinister Minister, as your ghoulish host for the night, adding to the festivities in true Ed Wood fashion.

Saturday, October 12 - Newark Arts Festival to Screen "Following Harry" - Documentary on Life of Harry Belafonte. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Arts Festival 2024 is excited to announce a special screening of the documentary Following Harry, celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Harry Belafonte. This event will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Express Newark, located in the historic Hahnes & Co. Building, as part of the festival's Reimagining Legacy Day. The screening takes place at 4:00pm.

Sunday, October 13 - Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert comes to NJPAC. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert comes to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00pm. Audiences will immerse themselves in a two-hour odyssey with a live orchestra bringing the show's iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with highlights and favorite moments from all three seasons of the series.

COMMUNITY

Flavorcon Returns to Atlantic City This October. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Flavorcon, produced by Allured Business Media, is set to make its grand return to Atlantic City, New Jersey, this October 8-9, 2024, at Harrah's Resort & Casino. This premier event is a must-attend for flavorists, product developers, and professionals in the food and beverage industry looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving market.

Tuesday, October 8 - Grandson of Nelson Mandela to speak at Stockton's Fannie Lou Hamer Symposium. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Ndaba Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela and co-founder of the Africa Rising Foundation, will be the 21st keynote speaker for the Fannie Lou Hamer Human & Civil Rights Symposium on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in the Stockton Performing Arts Center. The event begins at 2:30pm.

Tuesday, October 8 - Next Atelier@Large at Lewis Center for the Arts to feature Annie Baker and Kamala Sankaram. (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 Tuesday, October 8, Princeton's Howard G.B. Clark '21 University Professor in the Humanities and Director of the Princeton Atelier Paul Muldoon will be joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker and experimental music/contemporary opera composer Kamala Sankaram.

Circus Vazquez brings new show to Paramus in October. (PARAMUS, NJ) -- Circus Vazquez, America's largest family-owned big top circus, brings its thrilling new 2024 production to Paramus. Tickets are on sale now for performances from October 11-28, 2024 at Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall. Blending the modern with the traditional, and featuring a brand new cast of extraordinary circus superstars, Circus Vazquez presents unforgettable entertainment that is fun for all ages. It's distinctive climate-controlled blue and white tent is the largest of its kind currently touring the U.S.

Brookdale Community College Haunted Theater Returns for Its 21st Season with New Thrills and Accolades. (LINCROFT, NJ) -- Get ready for the spine-chilling experience of a lifetime as Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center presents the 21st Annual Haunted Theater across three weekends (October 11-13, October 18-20, and October 25-27, 2024). Recognized as Best Overall Attraction in New Jersey by NewJerseyHauntedHouses.com, and known as one of the scariest and most immersive Halloween attractions in Monmouth County, New Jersey this season promises to deliver heart-pounding thrills and hair-raising fun.

Saturday, October 12 - Meet Master Falconer Bob Glass at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch. (MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Bob Glass's 40 years as a Master Falconer have given him a trove of stories and a deep understanding of avian life. Bob will share tales, sign copies of his book A Journey with Red Tails and introduce you to one of his feathered favorites at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.

Saturday, October 12 - The City of Rahway Presents 'Mexico Beyond Mariachi: Trekking Mexico' at UCPAC. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- As part of many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council, in collaboration with the Union County Board of County Commissioners, welcome residents to attend Mexico Beyond Mariachi's Trekking Mexico at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)'s Main Stage on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 3:00pm.

Saturday, October 12 - African American Museum Brings Historic Skillman Camp Meetings Back to Life. (SKILLMAN, NJ) -- On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) will hold a free, family-friendly event recreating an 1899 Camp Meeting with live music, costumed reenactors, horse and buggy rides for kids, and more. This is SSAAM's first-ever living history event and is presented as part of Somerset County's 19th annual "Journey Through the Past" weekend.

Saturday, October 12 - 7th Annual Pork Roll Palooza to take place October 12st in Phillipsburg. (PHILLIPSBURG, NJ) -- Norwescap is proud to host the 7th Annual Pork Roll Palooza presented by The Taylor Provisions Company, in partnership with the Phillipsburg Downtown Association, on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Shappell Park, 353 South Main Street in Phillipsburg. This family-friendly fest is one of the area's most fun fall events. Admission is free. In the case of severe weather, the rain date is Sunday, October 13.

Saturday, October 12 - OctoberFest at The Union Market & Gallery: A Night of Music, Art, and Spooky Community Fun. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, art, and community spirit at the first-ever OctoberFest in the Tuckerton Seaport, happening on Saturday, October 12th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at The Union Market & Gallery. This event promises a vibrant mix of live performances, local vendors, art displays, face painting, and delicious food and drink specials.

Saturday, October 12 - Middletown Arts Center's inaugural Fall Arts & Crafts Festival to Take Place on Saturday. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center's inaugural Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, featuring over 50 unique vendors, will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission is free. Discover hand-crafted jewelry, ornaments, soaps, botanicals, baby items, holiday decorations, cards, photos, paintings, baked goods and more. Food trucks with empanadas, cheesesteaks, burgers, shaved ice and other delicious treats will be onsite.

Sunday, October 13 - Levoy Theatre presents The Vampire Circus. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre, The Vampire Circus is a mysterious, tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production guaranteed to amaze the senses. See for yourself when the circus comes to The Levoy Theatre in Millville on Sunday, October 13, 2024.  Doors are at 5:00pm, showtime is 6:00pm.

Sunday, October 13 - Bordentown Hosts Historic Camden & Amboy Railroad Lecture and Walking Tour on October 13th. (BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- Bordentown City will become a fall destination for train enthusiasts of all ages, thanks to an afternoon event organized by Bordentown Old City Hall Restoration Committee and the Bordentown Historical Society. The Sunday, October 13, 2024, "All Aboard Bordentown Railroad!" will feature a lecture and walking tour to commemorate New Jersey's first railroad, the Camden & Amboy Railroad (C&A RR).

Monday, October 14 - Stockton University to Commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 14th with Several Events. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Stockton University will commemorate Indigenous Peoples' Day with a multievent celebration on Monday, October 14, 2024 on its Galloway campus. The event is being held in conjunction with Indigenous art displays at the university's Art Gallery and the Stockton Noyes Arts Garage of Atlantic City.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Tuesday, October 8 @ 7:00pm - Sonia De Los Santos at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Tuesday, October 8 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Book Club - Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s 100 Years of Solitude at VIRTUAL, ,

Wednesday, October 9 @ 11:00am - Emiliana Simon-Thomas at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Wednesday, October 9 @ 7:00pm - Lee Asher at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Wednesday, October 9 @ 7:30pm - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Wednesday, October 9 @ 7:30pm - What the Constitution Means to Me at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Wednesday, October 9 @ 7:30pm - Five For Fighting w/ String Quartet at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Wednesday, October 9 @ 7:30pm - Duel Reality at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Wednesday, October 9 @ 7:30pm - BEAT – Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey play 80s King Crimson at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Thursday, October 10 @ 2:00pm - What the Constitution Means to Me at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Thursday, October 10 @ 7:30pm - WP Chamber Winds “Fanfare, Elegy and Monument” at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Thursday, October 10 @ 7:30pm - What the Constitution Means to Me at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Thursday, October 10 @ 7:30pm - An Evening with Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Thursday, October 10 @ 7:30pm - Lee Asher at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Thursday, October 10 @ 7:30pm - Avatar: The Last Airbender – In Concert at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Thursday, October 10 @ 7:30pm - Duel Reality at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Thursday, October 10 @ 8:00pm - Ladies of Laughter presents Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Night of Sharing Stories & Laughter at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Friday, October 11 @ 2:00pm - What the Constitution Means to Me at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Friday, October 11 @ 2:00pm - Junwen Liang at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Friday, October 11 @ 7:00pm - A Marvelous Night: The Music of Van Morrison at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, October 11 @ 7:30pm - The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong

Friday, October 11 @ 7:30pm - The One Hit Wonderers at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Friday, October 11 @ 7:30pm - Magnolia Productions presents "Night Watch" at Navesink Library Theater, 149 Monmouth Ave, Navesink

Friday, October 11 @ 7:30pm - Duel Reality at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Friday, October 11 @ 8:00pm - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Friday, October 11 @ 8:00pm - Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!" at House of Independents, 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

Friday, October 11 @ 8:00pm - Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

Friday, October 11 @ 8:00pm - The Concert: A Tribute to Abba at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Friday, October 11 @ 8:00pm - Southern Rockfest Featuring A Brother’s Revival and Classic Skynyrd Live at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Saturday, October 12 @ 11:00am - Bluey's Big Play at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, October 12 @ 2:00pm - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Saturday, October 12 @ 2:00pm - What the Constitution Means to Me at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, October 12 @ 2:00pm - Duel Reality at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, October 12 @ 3:00pm - Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!" at House of Independents, 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

Saturday, October 12 @ 3:00pm - Bluey's Big Play at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, October 12 @ 4:00pm - The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong

Saturday, October 12 @ 6:00pm - 5th Annual ROCC FEST at Roseville Church, 36 Roseville Avenue, Newark

Saturday, October 12 @ 7:00pm - Improvised Broadway Musical at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Saturday, October 12 @ 7:30pm - What the Constitution Means to Me at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, October 12 @ 7:30pm - Magnolia Productions presents "Night Watch" at Navesink Library Theater, 149 Monmouth Ave, Navesink

Saturday, October 12 @ 7:30pm - Duel Reality at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, October 12 @ 7:30pm - Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, October 12 @ 8:00pm - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Saturday, October 12 @ 8:00pm - Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!" at House of Independents, 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

Saturday, October 12 @ 8:00pm - A Very Spooky Special at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit

Saturday, October 12 @ 8:00pm - An Evening with Rickie Lee Jones at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

Saturday, October 12 @ 8:00pm - Rich Francese’s Italian-American Comedy All-Stars at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, October 12 @ 8:00pm - Chris Botti at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, October 12 @ 8:00pm - National Ballet of Ukraine at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Saturday, October 12 @ 8:00pm - Dead On Live at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, October 13 @ 11:00am - Bluey's Big Play at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, October 13 @ 2:00pm - The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong

Sunday, October 13 @ 2:00pm - What the Constitution Means to Me at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Sunday, October 13 @ 2:00pm - Magnolia Productions presents "Night Watch" at Navesink Library Theater, 149 Monmouth Ave, Navesink

Sunday, October 13 @ 2:00pm - Duel Reality at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Sunday, October 13 @ 3:00pm - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Sunday, October 13 @ 3:00pm - Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!" at House of Independents, 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

Sunday, October 13 @ 3:00pm - The Jazz Lobsters at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Sunday, October 13 @ 3:00pm - Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Sunday, October 13 @ 3:00pm - Bluey's Big Play at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, October 13 @ 7:00pm - Howie Day at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, October 13 @ 8:00pm - The National Ballet of Ukraine at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Monday, October 14 @ 12:30pm - Inspiring Change: Voices in Our Community at Ocean County College, Gateway Lecture Hall, Building 101, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Monday, October 14 @ 7:30pm - The National Ballet of Ukraine at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Tuesday, October 15 @ 7:30pm - Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra, ensemble-in-residence at William Paterson University at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Tuesday, October 15 @ 7:30pm - Gerald Albright at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank


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Nadia Munno: The Pasta Queen LIVE!

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 7:00pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Tuesday Night Book Club - Louise Erdrich, The Night Watchman

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 7:30pm
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The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays

Saturday, November 16, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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UPCOMING EVENTS

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg will present a new star show in November, "To Space and Back," Saturdays, November 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024 at 7:00pm.


Ndaba

Ndaba Mandela, Kean University Senior Human Rights Fellow, to Give President's Distinguished Lecture

2024-11-14


Jersey

Jersey City Theater Center presents IMAGINE FEST 2024 Celebrating Art, Resilience, and the Power of Connection

2024-11-15 to 2024-11-22