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(CLINTON, NJ) -- The Art in Bloom Festival is returning to historic downtown Clinton on Sunday, April 6, 2025. After the overwhelming success of its inaugural year in 2024, the festival is set to bloom once again, showcasing the natural beauty of Clinton's cherry blossoms while celebrating local artisans, vibrant music, and the town's unique small-town charm.
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Author, filmmaker and advocate William J. Lewis's compilations of the history, legends, flora and fauna of the Pine Barrens reaches its apogee with Preserving the Pines: New Jersey and the Origins of Environmentalism. Lovers of nature and culture will enjoy his discussion of his newest book in the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch on Monday, April 14, 2025. The event begins at 7:00pm.
(WAYNE, NJ) -- The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra (RSO), ensemble-in-residence at William Paterson University in Wayne, will shine the spotlight on talented William Paterson music students during its spring concert on campus on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in the Shea Center for the Performing Arts. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents events highlighting legendary theater-maker María Irene Fornés including a reconstruction of Fornés' last play, a live podcast recording about the playwright, and a major symposium co-produced by Latinx Theatre Commons and the Lewis Center. The events preview publication of María Irene Fornés in Context, slated for July.
(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts presents Visions Vol.1 by Sofijazz on featuring Sofija Knezevic on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. The show is perfect for lovers of jazz and vocal music.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On March 12, 2025, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the appointment of poet Margie "Mia X" Johnson as Newark's inaugural Poet Laureate, a ceremonial role designed to promote the literary arts and inspire residents. The newly launched Poet Laureate program will appoint a local poet to this position every two years to encourage creative expression, spotlight poetry in non-traditional settings, and foster dialogue among poets, cultural organizations, and community institutions.
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Ben Folds & A Piano Tour on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8:00pm. Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
In a sold-out show, James Mastro and the Gold Stars, plus opener Renee Maskin demonstrated why Franklin Schoolhouse is a special place that focuses on community arts. One of the first things James said to the audience of about 100 as he kicked off his charming, energetic set with his band, the Gold Stars, was, "You're lucky to have a place like this." That's saying a lot because the Hoboken legend's Guitar Bar repair shop and store curates 503 Social Club, a similar space for concerts and art exhibits.
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Take part in on a celebration of the extraordinary life of Edward Thomas Decker on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). This special event will feature performances by Tony DeSare, John Pizzarelli, and Valerie Simpson—a fitting tribute to Edward's lifelong passion for music and his incredible journey as a guitarist. Showtime is 3:00pm.
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company presents the World Premiere of Wasabia by Wendy Herlich from April 3-13, 2025. It details the story of Vivian and Carla. When fiercely independent Vivian gets a knock on her door from Carla, a young hospice volunteer desperate to shine, the two strike up an unlikely and unforgettable friendship.
(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.
(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.
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.
(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.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the latest video from the North Jersey dynamic duo Tiny Cities.
"Very well; and you? We're hoping you can come to The Lizzie Rose on Friday July 31; come as our guest, come enjoy the racket, it's a wonderful room to play," laughed the always jovial Conrad Warre of the Boston based blues/rock band Bees Deluxe as he discussed that upcoming Tuckerton show, their stop at Jamey's House of Music, their upcoming new record, the International Blues Challenge and more.
Frank Hanavan's Hoboken is wet. In his streetscapes, surfaces glisten. The sky is rarely glowering, but it does seem full; ready to have something to say, or wrapping up something that it is busy saying. The canopy of foliage that hangs over the streetcorners feels saturated with moisture. Even the shadows on the sidewalk are puddle blue. Businesses have their umbrellas open. A few people do, too.
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
