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Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker to Lead Basie Center Community Conversation on Mental Health and Well-Being

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts welcomes Tony Award-winning actor, author and advocate Ali Stroker for a Community Conversation exploring mental health, well-being and the power of the arts on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at The Vogel. The event begins at 7:00pm.



Events This Week in New Jersey from September 29 to October 5, 2026

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from September 29-October 5, 2026 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.



Sign Up to Experience the MP3 Experiment Audio Flash Mob!

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) invites the public to sign up and participate in several exciting experiences, as part of Illumination 250, the largest interactive public art event in Bergen County. The full day regional cultural arts celebration observing America's Semiquincentennial anniversary takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Hackensack, New Jersey.



Pink Warriors to Close Out Statewide Day of Action in Rahway with Life-Saving Breast Cancer Message

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Rahway will host the final featured city hall event of a statewide advocacy and education tour on October 1, 2026 - the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as PINK Breast Centers' Pink Warriors bring the #EverythingElseCanWait message to communities across New Jersey.








Novado Gallery presents Graphic Conversations, An Improvisation Between Sight & Sound on Saturday

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Novado Gallery presents Graphic Conversations, An Improvisation Between Sight & Sound on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Graphic Conversations pairs artist Heidi Curko with sound practitioner Nav Kaur in a live, improvised performance where listening and mark-making merge.



SOPAC Welcomes Two New and Three Returning Board Members For Its 21st Season

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- As the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) continues its 21st season with strong momentum and kicks off a new lineup of fall programming, the organization welcomes two new members and three returning members to its board. Michael Karu, a Certified Public Accountant, and Jonathan Light, a writer, director, and producer, join with experience that immediately add to the SOPAC team. Returning are three longtime members eager to get back to work in the community: Larry Brodey, Keesha Chavis, and Maureen Gammon, who previously chaired the facilities committee, the board & staff relations committee, and the development committee, respectively.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from September 20-26, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from September 20-26, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 6 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Hudson, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset).



Casey Webb to Host the 3rd Annual Ruth Stage Invitational in Lawrenceville

(LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- Forget everything you think you know about a charity golf outing. Casey Webb, host of Travel Channel's hit series "Man v. Food," is coming to the golf course.



14th Annual Roxtobertfest to Take Place October 3rd

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) will bring back the 14th Annual Roxtoberfest on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, transforming Ridge Avenue into one of Philadelphia's biggest and best-loved Oktoberfest and fall festival celebrations. Roxtoberfest has grown from a small neighborhood street festival into one of Philadelphia's oldest and best-attended Oktoberfests, attracting thousands of neighbors and visitors for a day packed with live entertainment, local food and drink, family-friendly activities, shopping, community fun and plenty of Oktoberfest and fall harvest spirit.









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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" from "A Stranger By Design," the latest album by Jake Thistle.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026

What do you call a rocker by night who pays tribute to multiple classic rock bands and someone who has done children's music during the day? You call him Paulie Z that's what.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In Another Life" from "The Pendulum Swings," the first album in 26 years from the Atlantic City rockers Deardarkhead.




This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas








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(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Moth Mainstage: TIGHTROPE on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Mainstage tour is The Moth's signature live show, featuring a carefully curated lineup of tellers—writers, artists, adventurers, community members, and unexpected voices—sharing true personal stories, told live and without notes.

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Josh Farley's Magic Across America show comes to Montville on Saturday

(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- Award-winning illusionist Josh Farley brings his Magic Across America show to The Barn Theatre in Montville on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:00pm.

Casey Webb to Host the 3rd Annual Ruth Stage Invitational in Lawrenceville

Casey Webb to Host the 3rd Annual Ruth Stage Invitational in Lawrenceville

(LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- Forget everything you think you know about a charity golf outing. Casey Webb, host of Travel Channel's hit series "Man v. Food," is coming to the golf course.

Montclair Art Museum announces Fall Fundraiser: Art Uncorked

Montclair Art Museum announces Fall Fundraiser: Art Uncorked

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) has announced the return of Art Uncorked on Friday, November 6, 2026. The Museum's signature fall fundraiser combines an unforgettable cocktail party with a curated silent art auction. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest, this year's event features exceptional wines and craft beers from the region paired with market hall fare, alongside artwork from 40 celebrated artists across a wide range of price points.

6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival to Take Place November 7-8 in Bayville

6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival to Take Place November 7-8 in Bayville

(BAYVILLE, NJ) -- The outdoor festival season may be coming to a close, but it's going out in epic style. Raise your glass and join the celebration as the 6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival returns to Veterans Park in Bayville, NJ, on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 11:30am to 4:30pm each day. This event is the grand finale of New Jersey's outdoor wine festival season, and there's no better way to say goodbye to sunny days and crisp fall afternoons than by savoring the very best our state has to offer.