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Nimbus Dance Returns Home For Three Performances Including World Premiere of "Avenoir" by Yoshito Sakuraba

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Following a sold-out weekend of performances in early March, Nimbus Dance returns to the Nimbus Arts Center stage with ANIMA, featuring a world premiere by celebrated international choreographer Yoshito Sakuraba, and two iconic works by Artistic Director Samuel Pott. The performances, April 29 & 30 at 8:00pm, May 1 at 3:00pm, include the highly anticipated world premiere of “Avenoir” by Yoshito Sakuraba. Started before pandemic lockdowns in 2020, recently completed, and now premiering at Nimbus “Avenoir” displays Sakuraba’s trademark mix of virtuosic flexibility and gravity-defying lifts.



Langosta Lounge to Feature Jackson Pines and Cranston Dean Band Every Thursday in May

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- This May, Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park will play host to a month long residency featuring New Jersey bands Jackson Pines and the Cranston Dean Band on Thursday nights at 8:00pm. Two of NJ's most critically acclaimed and hard working independent singer-songwriters will be playing different sets each week highlighting music from their former albums as well as new music they're working on and releasing later this year.



Algonquin Arts Theatre announces Cast and Creative for "Into The Woods"

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its spring production of Into the Woods. The musical will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from Saturday, May 7 through Sunday, May 22. It is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales set in a musical format.



Lucy Yeghiazaryn Will Explore 'Moods and Stories' of the American Songbook during NJ Jazz Society Virtual Social

​​​​​​​When pianist Emmett Cohen performed at New York’s Birdland this past March, he invited guest artists to join his trio each night. One of those guest artists was vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryn, and BroadwayWorld’s Stephen Mosher wrote that, “once Ms. Yeghiazaryn was on board, the musicality of the night moved to a new level.” Describing the vocalist as “a fascinating new personality,” he added that she “really livened things up for the crowd.”








Trilogy: An Opera Company presents Michael Raphael's "Nat Turner"

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Trilogy: An Opera Company presents Michael Raphael’s Nat Turner, an opera inspired by the leader of a rebellion of enslaved people in 1831. The free performance takes place on April 23 at 4:00pm at Central High School in Newark.



Vital Theatre Company to present "Wizard of Oz" at William Paterson University

(WAYNE, NJ) -- Vital Theatre Company will perform their production of The Wizard of Oz as part of William Paterson University’s WP Presents series on Saturday, April 30 at 2:00pm in the Shea Center for Performing Arts on campus in Wayne, NJ. 



2022 New Jersey International Film Festival Preview

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Over 20 films will have their New Jersey or Area Premiere (Middlesex County) screenings as part of the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival, which takes place on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between June 3-12. The 27th annual festival will be a hybrid - presented online as well as with select in person screenings at Rutgers University. All the films will be available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date. Each ticket or Festival Pass purchased is good for both the virtual and the in person screenings. 



Cirque du Soleil Comes to Wells Fargo Center In June

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Cirque du Soleil will return to Philadelphia in June with its coolest arena show yet – CRYSTAL. Back by popular demand, this one-of-a-kind performance blends circus art and the world of ice skating. The show takes audiences on a journey into a whimsical frozen playground where ice skating of all kinds mingles with acrobatics and aerial feats. CRYSTAL will perform at the Wells Fargo Center for five performances from Friday, June 24 to Sunday, June 26, 2022.



Debonair Music Hall presents Bad Luck. and Dollar Signs

(TEANECK, NJ) -- Bad Luck. is hitting the road on a co-headlining tour with Dollar Signs.  The tour comes to the Debonair Music Hall on Thursday, May 19th. An all-ages show, doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm. Taking Meds will open the night.







 

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MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.



Bradley

Bradley Beach presents 2026 Summer Jazz and Blues Series in Riley Park

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Borough of Bradley Beach presents its Summer Jazz and Blues Series for 2026 throughout July and August. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a diverse lineup of world-class musical performances every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at beautiful Riley Park.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026

"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Josephine" from Emily Grove's forthcoming EP, "Fables," which she will celebrate the release of Aug. 3 at Watermark in Asbury Park.








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