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Bella Music Foundation Brings "Harmony Beyond Sight" National Concert Series to Carnegie Hall

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Bella Music Foundation (BMF) will present Harmony Beyond Sight: Voices of America on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, bringing six blind and visually impaired musicians from five countries to one of the world's most renowned concert venues. Showtime is 7:30pm

Makin Waves with Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of TSO

by Bob Makin - published 2026-11-14

When the late Paul O'Neill first conceived the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in the 1990s, his goal was as straightforward as it was incredibly ambitious. The whole idea was to create a progressive rock band that would push the boundaries of holiday music further than any group before.

Stangl Stage presents John Gorka

(FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- New Jersey native John Gorka will perform at Stangl Stage on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 8:00pm. Gorka is widely regarded as one of the leading voices to emerge from the contemporary folk revival of the 1980s.

Pushcart Players partners with the Actors Studio of New Jersey for "Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles"

(DUNELLEN, NJ) -- Pushcart Players, New Jersey's award-winning professional touring theater company, is partnering with The Actors Studio of New Jersey to present two public performances of Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles at the historic Dunellen Theatre on Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12, 2026. Both performances begin at 11:00am.


 

East Lynne Theater Company to Present "Christmas At Club Clemans"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company presents "Christmas at Club Clemans," a festive fundraiser cabaret taking place, December 21-22, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the historic, former Allen A.M.E. Showtime is 7:00pm each night.

Bergen County's Winter Wonderland at Van Saun Park runs November 27 to January 3

(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, the Board of Commissioners, the Bergen County Parks Department, and presenting sponsor Bergen New Bridge Medical Center have announced that Bergen County's Winter Wonderland will return to Van Saun County Park on Friday, November 27, 2026 for it's 11th annual year of holiday family fun.

Brookdale Performing Arts Center presents "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Performing Arts Center presents A Charlie Brown Christmas with four performances from December 4-6, 2026. Step into the timeless charm of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the beloved holiday classic that has warmed hearts for generations.

Phoebe Bridgers Announces 2027 Dates For "The Lost Tour"

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Phoebe Bridgers whose song "Lost Boys" has been a regular fixture on radio stations for the past year has announced dates for "The Lost Tour" in 2027. Locally, she will perform at the Prudential Center in Newark on Tuesday, March 16th with support from Paper Wings.

Wharton Players to present Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. to sold out audiences

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS) -- Wharton Players brings the timeless story to life in Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR., November 20–22, 2026, at the Wharton Black Box Theater in Berkeley Heights. All performances are sold out.


 


 

FEATURED EVENTS


Senior Student Movie Day – Hamlet (2018)

Monday, November 16, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
Rahway, NJ

UCPAC invites Seniors (ages 55 and up) to join local students for a digital matinee film screening of 2018’s “Hamlet,” starring Andrew Scott as the troubled Prince of Denmark.

 

Eric Lu, piano

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

First Prize Winner of the International Chopin Piano Competition, Eric Lu is acclaimed for his poetic insight and powerful artistry. He first gained international recognition by winning the Leeds International Piano Competition at just 20.



 

THE EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC MOVIES ON MAINSTREET

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

Forget what you’ve heard. This is one of those movies that begs to be seen at our micro cinema.  Strange, hypnotic, ambitious and completely unlike the original. A notorious misfire—or a misunderstood cult classic? You decide!

 

Murray & Peter Present: A Drag Queen Christmas

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

Murray & Peter Present “A Drag Queen Christmas” hosted by Nina West. It’s the longest running drag tour in America. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We’ve got Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, Discord Addams, Crystal Methyd and Silky Ganache. VIP Meet & Greet add-on tickets available.

 

The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling

Wednesday, November 16, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

Blues guitar virtuoso Nick Moss and harmonica wizard Dennis Gruenling have been on a winning streak since they first joined forces in 2016. With relentless nonstop touring and the release of their Alligator Records debut, The High Cost Of Low Living, in 2018, The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling has been playing for wildly enthusiastic fans and winning over critics and radio programmers worldwide. 

 

Kean Department of Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
Union, NJ

Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison

 

NYC Musical Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Musical Comedy Bards Series

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church
Closter, NJ

Jack Dallas, AKA, Deacon Jack Beddoe, [@ X.com/JackDallasNYC] is a Musical Comedy Bard, produced by NYC Musical Marathon.

 

The Karate Kid in 35mm

Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
Rahway, NJ

Travel back to the 80s with one of the decade’s best-loved films, “The Karate Kid” in 35mm!



 

Michael McDermott

Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

Michael McDermott’s brand of rock n’ roll brims with the kind of well-honed style and wisdom that can only come from a career on the road and a pedigree in the studio. Effortlessly blending natural folk sensibility, pop hooks, and honest rock, McDermott’s music is as much for the outcast as the congregation. It’s an exploration of the dark corners of life’s journey and it resonates middle class truths through the passionate filter of a kid that grew up on Chicago’s Irish South Side.



 

10,000 Maniacs

Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

10,000 Maniacs – 45 Years of Timeless Music

 

 

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Forte Piano Music Company presents Exquisite Contrasts: Haydn & Schubert Piano Trios

(PARAMUS, NJ) -- The Forte Piano Music Company presents a Piano Trio Concert - "Exquisite Contrasts" - Haydn & Schubert on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2:30pm. This program brings together two landmarks of the piano trio repertoire, revealing the evolution of the genre from the Classical era to early Romanticism.



Mahwah Museum Hosts "Les Paul from Start to Finish" with Jim Wysocki

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Come to the Mahwah Museum on Sunday, November 15, 2026 for a discussion of a 29-year friendship, rare memorabilia, and the story behind Les Paul's home with Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki from his nearly three-decade friendship with legendary musician and inventor Les Paul. The event begins at 2:00pm.



The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Malik Elassal on Sunday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Malik Elassal on Sunday, November 15, 2026 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. His stand-up comedy earned him a spot on Vulture's 2024 "Comedians You Should and Will Know" list.



Atlantic City Punk Rock Flea Market - Holiday Edition to take place on Sunday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- You can get your holiday shopping done on Sunday, November 15, 2026 when Anchor Rock Club hosts the Atlantic City Punk Rock Flea Market - Holiday Edition.  The event runs from noon to 6:00pm.