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Arts Council of Bradley Beach Presents "Sea & Sky Songwriters Acoustic Afternoon" at Erratic Fermentations Brewery

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Bradley Beach invites music lovers and community members to a special Sea & Sky Songwriters Acoustic Afternoon on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The live acoustic event will be hosted at Erratic Fermentations Brewery (714 Main Street) in Bradley Beach.



 

 




State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Hispánico New York on Sunday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Hispánico New York in CARMEN.maquia on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm. This is a striking reinterpretation of Bizet's opera that blends ballet, flamenco, and contemporary movement into a powerful meditation on identity, passion, and defiance.



The Vogel hosts a Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Sunday

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel hosts a Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Doors open at 4:00pm, showtime is 5:00pm. Celebrate Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead—a vibrant celebration of life and remembrance.



American Theater Group to present WE ARE Concert presentation on November 2nd

(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), led by Producing Artistic Director Charlotte Cohn, will present a one-night concert event of WE ARE -- a contemporary musical feature about identity, family, love, and America's complicated Civil Rights legacy — on Monday, November 2, 2026 at the DMK Black Box Theater in Union. The concert will feature Tony Award-winner Lillias White (Hadestown, The Life, Fela!) as well as Tony Award-nominee Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York). Showtime is 7:30pm.



Women+ on the Edge of Democracy presents a play reading evening on November 2nd

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Women+ on the Edge of Democracy presents a play reading to foster community and conversation on Monday, November 2, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Summit. The event, which begins at 7:00pm, is co-sponsored by St John’s Lutheran Church, Interweave, and Vivid Stage. Admission is free, but registration is required.





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A.R. Rahman to Perform with New Jersey Symphony November 3-4 at NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The unforgettable melodies. The soaring emotion. The music that has captivated audiences around the world. Internationally celebrated composer, performer and producer A.R. Rahman joins the New Jersey Symphony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for A.R. Rahman Symphonic Experience, with performances on Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:30pm each night.



Author Katherine Rodriguez presents The Tree Within at Brown Sugar Café

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Local author Katherine Rodriguez is inviting readers to The Tree Within — An Intimate Author Gathering, a public author reading, conversation and book signing on November 4, 2026 at Brown Sugar Café in Warren. The event begins at 6:30pm.



Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights at the Rosen Performing Arts Center

(WAYNE, NJ) -- Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights at the Rosen Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:00pm. For over a century, Swan Lake has stood as one of the most cherished treasures of classical ballet. Its sweeping Tchaikovsky score, timeless choreography, and iconic white swans have captured hearts across generations...



2026 Teaneck International Film Festival announces Lineup

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Teaneck International Film Festival, a project of The Puffin Foundation, Ltd., will celebrate its 21st anniversary November 5–12, 2026 with a lineup of documentaries, narrative features and shorts focused on the festival's enduring theme, "Activism: Making Change." The eight-day festival will bring filmmakers, actors, activists, producers and community leaders to venues throughout Teaneck and Fort Lee for screenings, filmmaker conversations and special events.



Centenary Stage Company's Annual Fringe Festival Returns in November

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's annual Fringe Festival returns this November with three intimate, unconventional, and thought-provoking theatrical experiences. Featuring Too Fat for China, Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman, and Unseen, this year's festival explores adoption, art and mental illness, and the often-unseen people who make the magic of theater possible.




 

FEATURED EVENTS


Celebrate 250 years of America through the power of orchestral music. This special concert honors the nation's history and spirit with a program that reflects the many voices, stories, and sounds that have shaped America. A stirring tribute to the American experience.

 
Hailed by some as a successor to Billie Holiday, Cécile McLorin Salvant is one of the leading voices in jazz today. A winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition at age 21 and a three-time Grammy Award recipient, she brings a singular clarity and curiosity to everything she sings. 



 
"Smashingly Theatrical"—Chicago Sun Times

 
Treat your family to an evening of mind-blowing magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act. You’ll be stunned and amazed as master illusionist David Caserta has people levitating, disappearing, and reappearing right before your eyes. You will witness never-before-seen illusions that have been created just for this show.

 
Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody  
Directed by Timothy Near  
 
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive 

 
Michael Douglas is an Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning actor and producer best known for Wall Street, Fatal Attraction, Behind the Candelabra, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. A titan of the entertainment industry with a career spanning more than five decades, Douglas is also a UN Messenger of Peace, cancer survivor, and vocal advocate for nuclear disarmament and gun control. Michael Douglas offers audiences a unique perspective on Hollywood, storytelling, and activism. His talks blend fascinating anecdotes from his career, insights into acting and producing, and a commitment to making a difference in the world. He also touches on his battle with stage IV cancer, reconnecting with his Jewish identity, and his family legacy in Hollywood.

 
One of the most successful singer-songwriters in music with over 100 million albums sold, Paul Anka has the distinction of being the only artist in history to have a song on the Billboard charts during seven consecutive decades. Enjoy classics such as “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “My Way,” “Puppy Love” and “Lonely Boy,” as performed by this consummate showman.

 
For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo—known worldwide as the Long Island Medium—has touched the lives of millions of fans, comforting supporters when they need it most. Through personal life stories, candid humor, and intimate details about her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience, reassuring them with the revelation that their deceased loved ones are still with them—just in a different way. Recognized as one of the most renowned mediums for over 20 years, Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience is the awe-inspiring event you won’t want to miss. 



 
Two years on and nearing 100 performances later, London City Ballet makes its McCarter debut with its latest program.



 
Kick off winter with New Jersey’s ski, snowboard and outdoor community for a one-night event benefiting Winter4Kids and The Hession Foundation. Arrive when lobby opens @ 6 pm to meet local outdoor organizations and partners, then enjoy prizes and giveaways throughout the evening before Teton Gravity Research takes over the big screen with its newest film, Actually, It Is Rocket Science.