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51st Annual New Jersey Folk Festival to Take Place August 29th

(SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Folk Festival (NJFF) is back for the 51st year on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Davidson's Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick. The event is free and open to the public. It runs from 11:00am to 5:00pm.



 

Summer Renovation: Brand-New Seats & Carpeting Coming to Princeton's Historic Matthews Theatre

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Since 1930, the stage now known as the Ed and Marie Matthews Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center has welcomed some of the world's most celebrated artists and performances. From Jimmy Stewart to Yo-Yo Ma, from Lucille Ball to the world premieres of Our Town and Having Our Say, generations of audiences have experienced landmark moments from the theatre's iconic red seats—and now, the seats are receiving their own curtain call.

Riverside Gallery presents "The City and Her Subconscious" - a group exhibition

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Riverside Gallery presents a group exhibition, The City and Her Subconscious, from July 10 to August 5, 2026. The exhibition features the works of Miro Sinovcic, Minseok Kang, and Adem Gjonbalaj. In addition, the gallery showcases a summer collection of multiple artists within the gallery's roster.

More Than Bootstraps Announces New Program Resource Fellows

More Than Bootstraps (MTB), a New Jersey non-profit organization, has announcesd the new leadership team in Passaic and Plainfield.

TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL 80s New Wave Tour Comes to Atlantic City on August 8th

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Tour organizers for the acclaimed 80's New Wave tour TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL have announced a line-up change due to the unfortunate cancellation of The Motels. Bow Wow Wow will replace The Motels for some shows and Men Without Hats will replace The Motels for others. The tour comes to the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The tour's colorful lineup also features Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock Of Seagulls, The Producers, Animotion, The Escape Club, and Tommy Tutone. 





Surflight Theatre presents "Pretty Woman, The Musical"

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre presents Pretty Woman: The Musical from July 28 through August 16, 2026. Fall in love all over again with one of the most beloved romances of all time!

Award-Winning "5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche" Returns for One-Day Fundraising Preview Before Edinburgh Fringe Debut

(GARWOOD, NJ) -- Before taking their award-winning production to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland this August, Cheese Platter Productions will present one final hometown performance, and one final opportunity for audiences to help send the company overseas.

East Lynne Theater Co. presents "Funny Girls"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Co. begins building a new artistic bridge between the two cities with the launch of its Philadelphia Summer Residency Series — a new chapter in the tale of two historic cities connected by a shared cultural life.

Country Gate Players presents "The Addams Family Musical" (Youth Production)

(BELVIDERE, NJ) -- Country Gate Players presents The Addams Family Musical (Youth Production) from July 24-26, 2026. This is the spectacular culminating production of their 2026 Summer Youth Performance Workshop.

CDC Theatre presents Stages of Madness

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- CDC Theatre presents Stages of Madness from July 30 to August 1, 2026. This a slightly unhinged night of original works by emerging and established playwrights.





FEATURED EVENTS

Joe Jackson + Band

Wednesday, July 08, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ
 

Vivid Summer Solos: "Fair Stage" by Megan Gogerty

Wednesday, July 08, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Summit, NJ
 
 
 
 






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