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Westfield Community Players presents "Time Stands Still" by Donald Margulies

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Community Players presents Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies across three weekends from January 10-24, 2026. The play focuses on Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy.





 

Bergen County Players presents "Seascape" by Edward Albee

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Escape the cold and head to the sunny sand as Bergen County Players (BCP) raises the curtain on Seascape, which earned playwright Edward Albee his second Pulitzer Prize in 1975. The limited run of only five performances is directed by Dottie Fischer of Tenafly. The show runs from January 10-18, 2026 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell.



The ShowRoom presents "Gone, But Not Forgotten" Film Series

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom presents Gone, But Not Forgotten, a film series honoring the work of five celebrated performers we lost in 2025: Diane Ladd, Gene Hackman, Diane Keaton, Terrence Stamp, and Robert Redford. Spanning drama, comedy, disaster, superhero spectacle, and classic caper, the series offers something for every moviegoer.



New Hope and Lambertville Team Up for 2nd Annual Restaurant Week

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Two of the most celebrated dining scenes in the greater Philadelphia and South Jersey region are firing up one of the most delicious collaborations of the winter months. The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce kick-off 2026 with the year's first official restaurant week. The 2nd Annual New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week returns from January 12 through January 25, 2026.



Bergen County Players to Hold Auditions for "The 39 Steps"

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) will conclude its 2025-26 season on its main stage with The 39 Steps, a fast-paced frenzy of espionage and murderous mayhem based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic film, with a dash of Monty Python's zany humor. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning, laughter-filled treat will be directed by Steve Bell of Hackensack. Open auditions will take place from January 13th through January 19th.





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Light of Day WinterFest 2026 Preview

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- It's time for the annual Light of Day shows! A time when Asbury Park comes alive with music throughout the city -- everything from singer-songwriter to rock & blues to cover bands and tribute acts. It's a great time to check out new artists, see your favorites, and experience new venues. In addition to Asbury Park, there are shows at City Winery in NYC, John & Peter's in New Hope, Outpost in the Burbs, and Bob's Birthday Bash in Red Bank.



Ruth Stage presents "At Home at the Zoo"

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Ruth Stage is roaring back to the Jersey Shore Arts Center with a theatrical event of rare significance: Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo — the complete and fully realized version of The Zoo Story, presented with the approval of the Edward Albee Estate. Performances take place January 15-17, 2025 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center.



Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Ryan Davis

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Ryan Davis January 15-17, 2026. With rave reviews from fans and comedy insiders alike, the Charlotte native has become one of the country's best young stand-up comics.



Murphy Writing of Stockton University presents Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway in January

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Murphy Writing of Stockton University will host the 32nd annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway at Seaview Hotel from January 16-19, 2026. The weekend event is one of the oldest and largest writers' conferences in the winter season. Beginning and experienced writers will receive craft discussion, writing prompts, writing time, feedback, motivation and inspiration.



The Barn Theatre presents "Misery"

(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents Misery weekends from January 16 to February 1, 2026. The play by William Goldman is based on the novel by Stephen King in which a romance novelist is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes, who demands he write a new Misery novel.