Showing results: From 14800 to 14810
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- From June 15-19, 2022, the City of New Brunswick, NJ will celebrate the 157th Anniversary of Juneteenth—a day that commemorates the end of slavery throughout the United States. The Juneteenth Planning Coalition brings together a wide variety of community groups for an exciting series of events to make this year's Juneteenth celebration one of the most outstanding and impactful activities of 2022. Juneteenth achieved federal recognition on the 17th of June 2021, when President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing the 19th of June as a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Summer is heating up at Two River Theater! The popular series “Inside Two River” is back with two exciting events this month, supplementing the theater’s onstage offerings with opportunities for the community to connect, celebrate, and come together. Events include a Two River for an Under 30 Night on June 18th and a Pride on the Plaza celebration on June 24th.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents a wide range of ticketed and free events in July, featuring a great lineup of summer concerts including Lyle Lovett and Chris Isaak, as well as the return of MPAC’s free Arts in the Community events.
Beach Rats is comprised of vocalist Ari Katz from Lifetime, guitarist Pete Steinkopf & bassist Bryan Keinlen from Bouncing Souls, guitarist Brian Baker from Bad Religion & Minor Threat, and Danny Windas from Let It Burn on drums. The band came to be as each member found themselves settled in the beach community of Asbury Park. After releasing an EP in 2018 and performing a slew of high-energy shows, the global pandemic gave the band a reason to get back to recording. Their debut album Rat Beat, will be released on July 29th via Epitaph Records.
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- On Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00pm, Cape May Stage, in partnership with East Lynne Theater, will host a staged reading of Indecent, a 2015 play by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Paula Vogel. The reading will be held at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, located at 405 Lafayette Street in Cape May, NJ. This event is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door, with part of the proceeds going to Gay Men’s Health Crisis, a healthcare non-profit.
(EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ) -- Celebrate America’s Birthday at Renault’s Country Music Weekend. Live Country music will be featured throughout the property on July 2-3 and will set the tone for this festive summer weekend. The lineup includes performers from the local area and Nashville. Bring out the cowboy hats and get ready!
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey has announced the return of the Free Summer Movies Series. Movies featured in this year’s series include Raya and the Last Dragon on July 19, Luca on July 26, Space Jam: A New Legacy on August 2, Encanto on August 9, and In the Heights on August 16. Showings for Raya and the Last Dragon, Luca, Space Jam, and Encanto will be at 10:30am and 7:00pm. The movie In the Heights will have a single showing at 7:00pm. All movie screenings will include Spanish subtitles.
There are a handful of people who have made a mark in the local music scene and David Kosciolek was one of them. He opened Indigo Coffeehouse in 2003 and it quickly became host to not only live music, but a music scene literally created by the venue itself. Nearly two decades later, it’s amazing how many musicians and music fans still recall those days fondly. At the beginning of June, that community was shocked to learn that David had died from a heart attack on May 16th. Many got together to play an "Indigo Reunion" after the coffeehouse closed and several pay tribute to him in this article.
Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
(HAMMONTON, NJ) -- Eagle Theatre presents It's Not Personal, It's Drag! A star studded cast of local drag performers hosted and produced by Meg Cutting. Come out for a fun night complete with lip syncing legends, dancing divas, themed cocktails and electric performances. Performances are June 16-18 at 8:00pm each night.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.
(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.
(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.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.
(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.
Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.
The second episode of Lighty’s Corner is live! This is a bi-weekly recorded radio show presenting new rock music from around the globe. Each of the 15 new tracks played were received via email within the last two weeks - a practice I hope to continue each time.
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
