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One-of-a-Kind Joke Lab Launches Monthly at Newark Culture Club

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Ha! or Nah: A Joke Lab, an inventive comedy series that invites audiences into the behind-the-scenes process of joke creation, is launching as a monthly event every fourth Thursday at Newark Culture Club. The series begins on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm.

McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show in both 2015 & 2016.

NJPAC presents George Lopez

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents comedy icon George Lopez for one unforgettable night of stand-up on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. A trailblazer in comedy and a powerful cultural voice, Lopez has made audiences laugh for more than two decades—and now he brings his signature style, sharp observations, and cross-generational humor to Newark's biggest stage.

State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect Tour on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nimesh is a comedian and Emmy®-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy's biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and innovative marketing.

Count Basie Center for the Arts presents 1st ever Roast of New Jersey

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the first-ever Roast Of New Jersey, a one-night only comedy concert taking place Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the venue's historic theater. Hosted by famed 'Roastmaster General' comic Jeff Ross, the Roast Of New Jersey will be an evening of jokes and barbs aimed squarely at the Garden State.

Comedian Russell Peters to Return to NJPAC in May

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Russell Peters returns with an all-new world tour, entitled the Relax World Tour, making a stop in Newark, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:00pm.

Prudential Center presents Comedian Matt Rife

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Record-breaking comedian Matt Rife has announced an extension of his highly successful Stay Golden World Tour, with a run of 40+ new dates playing off next year across North America, Europe and the UK. These add to his previously announced shows across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Canada. The run of new shows, produced by Live Nation, includes a show at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, February 28, 2026 and one in November at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.

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Bill

Bill Bellamy
Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008

Uncle Vinnie's presents Rachel Feinstein
Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Sindhu

Sindhu Vee LIVE
Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Divine

Divine Feminine by PRASHASTI SINGH Standup Comedy Live
Sunday, March 01, 2026 @ 7:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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