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Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.



Albatross - The World's Largest Indoor-Themed Mini Putting & Luxury Bowling Destination - with Craft Cocktails, Dining & Nightlife is Coming to Edison

(EDISON, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Albatross, the world's largest indoor-themed mini putting, luxury bowling, craft cocktails, dining, and nightlife destination - is making its U.S. debut in Edison.



South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Get your family and friends together for a summer filled with music and joy! Heading into its 20th Anniversary season, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is proud to present local artists of all genres including Classic Rock, Country, Indie Covers, Neo Soul, Funk, and more, as part of South Orange Summer Nights at Flood's Hill in Meadowland Park.



Danny Jonokuchi Quartet at June Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert in Madison

(MADISON, NJ) -- When trumpeter/bandleader/vocalist Danny Jonokuchi takes the stage at the New Jersey Jazz Society's Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the Madison (NJ) Community Arts Center, he will lead his quartet in tunes he recorded on his last two albums, A Decade (Bandstand Presents: 2024) and Voices (Outside in Music: 2023). Plus, he'll add some originals.








Borough of Neptune City & Borough of Manasquan Announce Free Screening of "As Good As It Gets" Starring Jack Nicholson

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- The Borough of Neptune City and the Borough of Manasquan are proud to announce a special free movie screening of the Academy Award-winning film As Good As It Gets, starring legendary actor Jack Nicholson. The event takes place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Jack Nicholson Theatre, located within Manasquan High School. The screening begins at 5:00pm.



Mayor Baraka Announces "Summer Fun in Newark" for 2025

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On May 29, 2025, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced "Summer Fun in Newark," a vibrant series of free summer programming that will ignite Newark's public parks, recreation centers, and cultural venues, infusing Newark neighborhoods with a wide array of wholesome activities, entertainment, and opportunities for education.



Music Under the Stars! New Jersey Symphony Performs at Ocean County College on June 24th

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Foundation presents a concert by the New Jersey Symphony on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. This family-friendly program is open to the public, and admission and parking are free of charge. Showtime is 8:00pm. Note: the concert was originally scheduled to be outside, but has been moved indoors to the Health & Human Performance Center Gymnasium on the OCC campus due to the heat.



Julien's presents MUSIC ICONS auction May 30-31 from Hard Rock Cafe Times Squre

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Julien's Auctions, the world's leading celebrity auction house, will host their MUSIC ICONS sale May 30 and Saturday, May 31, 2025 live from Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. The listings are live now at juliensauctions.com.



Jersey Arts Podcast: John Gorka Visits the Lizzie Rose Music Room

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-05-29

Rolling Stone has called him "the leading singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement." New Jersey's own John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who is most comfortable with a guitar in hand.







 

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NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(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.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(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.



State

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.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(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.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 




This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 21 to April 27, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.








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