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Art House Productions Opens Submissions for the 2026 Jersey City Comedy Festival Stand-Up Competition

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions invites comics to apply for the 2026 Jersey City Comedy Festival stand-up competition, taking place June 9–13, 2026. Now in its 7th year, the Jersey City Comedy Festival has become one of the region's most exciting comedy events, bringing together nationally recognized headliners, emerging talent, and enthusiastic audiences to the heart of Jersey City.



West Windsor Arts Launches Tuition-Free Neurodiverse Art and Theater Classes

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts has introduced two new, tuition-free classes as part of its Happy Hands Studio, a welcoming program designed specifically for students ages 8 to 15 who identify as neurodiverse. Beginning January 2026, the new classes—Theater Explorers and Color Creatives—will be taught by a professional teaching artist with the support of a paraprofessional, allowing students to explore their creativity at their own pace while building confidence, social connection and artistic skills.



Mason Gross School of the Arts Receives NJEDA Grant to Expand Arts Access

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Mason Gross School of the Arts (MGSA) is among 39 cultural organizations that received grants from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) in December 2025 to support efforts to expand arts access and audience attendance.



27th Annual Makin Waves Awards

by Bob Makin
published 2025-12-16

Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based independent bands. And here we go ...








Stone Pony presents The Ocean Avenue Ramble with Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony will celebrate the club's 52nd anniversary weekend with The Ocean Avenue Ramble - an evening of non-stop co-headline sets by Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers culminating in the Pine Barrens Stomp on Friday, February 6, 2026.



Events This Week in New Jersey from December 16-22, 2025

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from December 16-22, 2025 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.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place December 16-22, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from December 16-22, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 16-22, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 16-22, 2025 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.



Levoy Theatre Hosts Three Holiday Events This Week

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Levoy Theatre has a trio of holiday events this week. On Thursday, the venue hosts An American Celtic Christmas featuring Philadelphia's own Celtic Rock band, Jamison.  Then on Sunday, they have screenings of two classic holiday films: It's a Wonderful Life and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.