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Events This Week in New Jersey: May 7-14, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from May 7-14, 2024 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



The Theater Project presents Script-In-Hand Reading of "StreetCART" by Lynn Aylward

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- The Theater Project will present a script-in-hand performance of StreetCART by Lynn Aylward on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm. The presentation, the last of the 2024 spring series, will be followed by a lively discussion with the playwright, director, actors, and audience.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place from May 7-14, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from May 7-14, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Lyle Lovett And Lisa Loeb: In Conversation And Song

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Lyle Lovett And Lisa Loeb: In Conversation And Song on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm.








The Wellmont Theater presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Together for over 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. The band comes to The Wellmont Theater on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.



The Vogel presents comedian Elon Gold

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents comedian Elon Gold on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 7:00pm. Elon is a comedian, actor, and writer, who's one hour Netflix stand-up special, "Elon Gold: Chosen & Taken" received wide acclaim from audiences and peers alike and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 7-14, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from May 7-14, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.



Hot Rods and Harleys to take place in Rahway

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Mayor Raymond Giacobbe, Rahway City Council, and U4 Guys are proud to present Hot Rods and Harleys on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Back for its 21st year, Hot Rods and Harleys invite residents to enjoy a day filled with classic cars, hot rods, custom bikes, live music street vendors, food trucks, and more. As always, the event is free to the public, but there is a $20 day-of car or bike registration fee.



Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences presents Enchanted Cabaret & Sing-Along

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences presents Enchanted Cabaret & Sing-Along on Friday, May 10th at 7:00pm and Saturday, May 11th at 11:00am & 2:00pm. Moana, Rapunzel, Ariel, Hercules, Megara, Anastasia, Mrs. Potts, Dorothy, Hercules, Sally & Olaf will all be at the United Methodist Church of Red Bank (247 Broad Street).







 

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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.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents 2026 Free Summer Movie Series

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey is proud to announce the return of the Free Summer Movie Series starting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Tickets are FREE, but registration is required at STNJ.org.












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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.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/30/2026

"Yeah, the idea started early last year," enthusiastically stated guitarist Adrian Vandenberg as he discussed his upcoming "My Whitesnake Years" tour, a conglomeration of hits from some of the most revered classic rock acts of all time. "Last year it was 35 years ago when Whitesnake headlined the legendary Donington Festival in England. So, we thought it would be a good thing to celebrate that anniversary and do a "My Whitesnake Years" tour and when we were done, people from all over the world began asking if we'd be willing to do a run here or there and we went to Scandinavia, Spain and there is actually more stuff in the pipeline for next year also and of course now to the United States and it has been a lot of fun so far."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Failing Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.








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