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Masquerade Theatre presents "American Son"

(RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents American Son by Christopher Demos-Brown across two weekends from February 6-14, 2026. An estranged bi-racial couple must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident. Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened to their son.



The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills on February 20th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills, one of contemporary folk music's premier vocalists, on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. In addition to her marvelous voice and inspired song writing, Hills accompanies herself with skill on guitar and banjo. An Anne Hills concert always includes unforgettable material and original, heartfelt songs. Showtime is 8:00pm.



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.



Kean Stage presents Good Witch Bad Witch on February 7th

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage will present Good Witch Bad Witch on Saturday, February 7, 2025 at Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside. Get ready for a show-stopping concert event packed with diva-level musical theater hits, starring Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker from the Broadway company of Wicked. Showtime is 7:30pm.








State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Russ Berrie Foundation Invites New Jerseyans to Nominate the Next Generation of Changemakers

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Russell Berrie Foundation is inviting all New Jerseyans to nominate outstanding young people, ages 16 to 24, who demonstrate exceptional commitment to creating positive change in their communities. For the first time in its 30-year history, the Foundation-supported Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award will focus exclusively on young people, awarding 15 Gen Z leaders each a $5,000 cash award in recognition of their leadership.



RVCC presents Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre on February 28th

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College will present Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:00pm. The concert will feature a trio of dashing men performing symphonic arrangements of beloved songs from musical theatre.



Philadelphia Dance Company Returns to Stockton PAC by Popular Demand

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Philadelphia Dance Company, also known as PHILADANCO!, is back by popular demand and will perform at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 13, 2026. PHILADANCO! has been celebrated for its innovation, creativity and preservation of African American dance traditions for over five decades. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Medford's Esquire Digital Wins 2026 AVA Digital Award for Video Spotlighting Female-Led Personal Injury Law Firm

(MEDFORD, NJ) -- Esquire Digital, a leading marketing and PR agency exclusively serving law firms, has won its first AVA Digital Award in the Commercial & Promotional Video category. The agency earned recognition for its "Fearless. Focused. Female. Anapol Weiss" video, which was directed and produced by Ricky Leighton, Director of Video Production.







 

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State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Arden

Arden Children's Theatre presents "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This spring, Arden Children's Theatre invites families into a hilariously twisted world where classic fairy tales don't go quite as expected in its next production of the 2025/26 season, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (The Stinky Cheese Man). Based on the beloved book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by John Glore, the production brings the book's fractured fairy tales to life for kids and adults alike. Directed by Steve Pacek, the production runs on the Arden’s Arcadia stage with previews starting April 8, opening night on April 18, with performances running through May 31.



Haddon

Haddon Township to Hold 4th Annual String Band Parade

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners, along with Haddon Township, invites residents and visitors to the fourth annual String Band Parade down Haddon Ave, featuring the Philadelphia Mummers String Bands on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. (note: it was rescheduled from April 25th due to the weather)



Hitchcock

Hitchcock Meets Hilarious: Bergen County Players presents "The 39 Steps"

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the top live music or theater venue by 201 Magazine's "Best of Bergen" readers, Bergen County Players (BCP) invites audiences to brace themselves for a whirlwind of espionage and outrageous comedy with the Tony Award-winning The 39 Steps, which runs weekends from May 2-31, 2026. Directed by BCP life member Steve Bell, this breakneck adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic blends film noir suspense with Monty Python-style absurdity.



Ritz

Ritz Theatre Company presents "Porgy and Bess"

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Porgy and Bess from May 1-24, 2026. Set in the 1930s in Catfish Row, a Black community in Charleston, South Carolina,the musical tells the story of Porgy, a kind but disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman trying to escape her violent lover Crown and the seductive pull of drugs offered by Sportin' Life. The production is directed by Darryl Thompson, Jr.












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