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Anchor Rock Club presents Israel Nash on December 4th

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Anchor Rock Club presents Israel Nash on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 8:00pm. His upcoming album reimagines Sweetheart of the Rodeo with shimmering harmonies, lush Americana textures, and the soul of the Texas hill country. This heartfelt tribute breathes new life into The Byrds' landmark album while honoring its timeless spirit.



 

 




Holmdel Theatre Company presents the 8th Annual Betsy Wolfe Holiday Show

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Holmdel Theatre Company presents the 8th Annual Betsy Wolfe Holiday Show! Betsy returns to Holmdel after last year's BroadwayWorld Award WIN for Best Cabaret / Concert / Solo Performance! Performances take place December 4-5, 2026 at 7:00pm each night.



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.



Second Show for Jeremy Jordan added at MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Broadway star and Morris County resident Jeremy Jordan will perform in concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 5th. The 8:00pm performance is nearly sold out and a 3:00pm performance was just added due to popular demand.



Split Level Concerts presents John Gorka

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove presents An Evening with John Gorka on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00pm. The show is part of the ongoing Split Level Concerts series which highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.





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Mercy Center to present Second Annual Code Blue Concert at the Stone Pony

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Mercy Center will host its annual Turn Up the Heat Code Blue Concert on December 10, 2026, at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park. Hosted by Pat Guadagno and Big Joe Henry of 101.5, the event brings together community leaders, local businesses, supporters, and music enthusiasts for an evening of camaraderie and philanthropy benefiting Mercy Center and their new Warming Center.



Sounds of the Season to Feature PSO Brass Quintet on December 10th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents a spirited holiday chamber concert filled with Sounds of the Season. The concert is the second installment of the PSO's Chamber Series at Trinity, and takes place in Trinity Church on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7:00pm.



Outpost in the Burbs presents Fred Tackett and Scott Sharrard from Little Feat on December 11th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Fred Tackett and Scott Sharrard (from Little Feat) on Friday, December 11, 2026 at the First Congregational Church (40 South Fullerton Avenue) in Montclair. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.



Remember Jones with a 17-Piece Big Band will Headline Mary's Place by the Sea 2026 Holiday Fundraiser at The Stone Pony on December 11th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Mary's Place by the Sea, a New Jersey nonprofit organization that offers wellness retreats and services for women with cancer, will present its 2026 Holiday Benefit, "A Big Band Holiday to Remember - A Mary's Place by the Sea Fundraising Event" featuring Remember Jones with a 17-piece big band and special guests on Friday, December 11th at The Stone Pony. Showtime is 8:00pm.



From Good Homes to Play two nights at The Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- From Good Homes returns to The Newton Theatre for shows on December 18-19, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm with showtime at 8:00pm each night.




 

MUSIC EVENTS


If you’re feeling all alone in the universe – or even if you’re not – Triangle’s newest musical comedy is for you!  Join us as Triangle explores what it means to have friends in high – or should we say “sky”? – places.  Extraterrestrial visitors, crazy conspiracy theories, and intergalactic shenanigans power this year’s annual laugh-fest of witty jokes, lavish production numbers, and, of course, Triangle’s famous kickline.  Can interplanetary goodwill blossom in the dystopian desert of our current times?  Get your Triangle tickets now and learn if Roswell That Ends Well!  

 
Dunbar Repertory Company presents Ntozake Shange’s FOR COLORED GIRLS Who have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, the groundbreaking “choreopoem” – a spellbinding collection of vivid prose and free verse narratives about and performed by Black women. Directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, SR.

 
Singer-songwriter/pianist Bruce Hornsby and NJPAC Jazz Advisor/bassist Christian McBride will jam and chat on the intimate Victoria Theater stage, in celebration of Hornsby’s 2026 album, Indigo Park. The two artists share plenty in common: Musical adventurousness that transcends genre. Constant collaboration with the biggest names on the scene. And many well-earned GRAMMY® Awards between them. Pitchfork hails Hornsby as “a solitary spirit drifting through time, bringing people together and bringing out their best, finding the strange resolution in all the dissonance.”

 
Marvel at the abundance of New Jersey talent in this awe-inspiring annual performance. Students from high schools across the state will put their artistry and hard work on display in NJPAC’s grand Prudential Hall. Members of the 100-piece orchestra and 350-voice mixed chorus have been selected through a rigorous audition process and will be led by a professional conductor. As a longtime leader in youth arts education, NJPAC is proud to host these students. Come cheer them on!

 
Being over 40 and the only single person in your family is hard. Being over 40, single, and Indian? That’s a WhatsApp family chat emergency.

 
A meditative rock odyssey weaving reimagined contemporary songs, stream-of-consciousness poetry and live painting.

 
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.

 
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.



 
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” 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.