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theatre
Hudson Theatre Works presents "The Little Foxes" (WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- Hudson Theatre Works presents The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman from March 16 through April 2nd at Theatre At The Wilson School (80 Hauxhurst Avenue) in Weehawken. This is the iconic playwright's searing tale of family betrayal and corruption ignites the stage in this explosive revival.
Neill Hartley to Portray Sherlock Holmes at Ocean County Library Stafford Branch (STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Marvel as the greatest detective in fiction outwits a nefarious criminal during Neill Hartley's live solo performance, Sherlock Holmes and the Speckled Band, at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch on Thursday, April 6. The event begins at 10:00am.
Pegasus Theatre To Finish Season With "Every Brilliant Thing" at Bordentown City's Old City Hall (BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- Just a few short weeks after announcing the loss of their space, Pegasus Theatre Company will finish their 2022-23 Season with the heart-warming and funny play, Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan McMillan and Jonny Donahoe, directed by Jonathan A. Martin and starring Peter Bisgaier. Every Brilliant Thing performs at Bordentown City’s Old City Hall, March 17-26.
Center Players presents "Meet The Oakleys" - An Original Historical Play (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Center Players presents Meet the Oakleys, an original historical play at historic Oakley Farms on Saturday, March 18th at 2:00pm & 5:00pm. The historical dramatization is produced in partnership with the Heritage Arts Program of the Freehold Township Heritage Society and will serve as a fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit missions of Center Players and Oakley Farm.
Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2023 Season (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Eliyana Abraham, artistic director of Princeton Summer Theater, announced the organization's 2023 season which will run from June 15-August 4th, featuring three mainstage works and the presentation of two new works including the annual children's show.
music
WFUV 90.7 FM to spin the new single from Fear Of Falling this Friday at Noon On Friday, March 10th, East Coast alternative-rock band Fear Of Falling and Quark Records (InGrooves/Virgin/Universal Music) will drop "Looking Out For Number One" in style as WFUV's Alisa Ali will spin the new single during the 12 noon hour on NYC's WFUV 90.7FM.
Iconic Stray Cat Lee Rocker Brings Cool Talent and History to Music-Loving Rebels at The Iridium on March 17th You know his name. And surely you remember how he swung and threw his upright double bass guitar as if it were a well-worn basketball. But mostly we all know Grammy-nominated Lee Rocker for his iconic contributions to 80s rockabilly pioneers the Stray Cats. Rocker, along with fellow Cats Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom, singlehandedly revived rockabilly music for a new wave audience. Along the way, Rocker and the Cats sold more than 10 million albums and produced three classic hits – "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut," and "(She’s) Sexy + 17."
Celebrate the music of John Williams and more with IMAGINE and NJ Festival Orchestra (SPRINGFIELD, NJ) -- On Saturday, March 18, Imagine presents a fundraising concert “John Williams and the Music of the Silver screen”, a celebration of iconic movie music by John Williams and more featuring the New Jersey Festival Orchestra conducted by David Wroe. All proceeds will benefit Imagine, a center for coping with loss.
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire Announce Tour Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Lionel Richie announced his 2023 Sing A Song All Night Long tour with very special guests and one of the best-selling bands of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire. Produced by Live Nation, the 20-city arena tour kicks off Friday, August 4th at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul and wraps up on Friday, September 15th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Locally, the tour comes to Madison Square Garden on Saturday, August 12th and Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 15th.
Snoop Dogg's High School Reunion Tour with Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Warren G, and Berner featuring special guest DJ Drama has stops in Camden and Holmdel Entertainment icon and rapper Snoop Dogg announces High School Reunion Tour with Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Warren G, and Berner featuring special guest DJ Drama. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 33-city tour kicks off on Friday July 7 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver making stops across the U.S. in Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston and more before wrapping up in Irvine at FivePoint Amphitheatre on Saturday August 27. Locally, the tour comes to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Sunday, July 30th and the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Wednesday, August 2nd.
Slightly Stoopid and Sublime With Rome tour comes to Holmdel and Camden San Diego, CA-based Slightly Stoopid and Sublime With Rome announced the first round of dates for their Summertime 2023 tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will hit outdoor amphitheaters and select festivals across the country. Joining Slightly Stoopid and Sublime With Rome are special guests Atmosphere and The Movement. Locally, the tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Thursday, August 17th and the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Sunday, August 20th.
Newton Theatre presents The Bacon Brothers (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Bacon Brothers on Saturday, June 10, 2023. This is where Kevin Bacon gets away from acting and back to his musical roots with his brother, Michael. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Neeme Järvi Returns to the New Jersey Symphony to Conduct Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 (NEWARK, NJ) -- Former Music Director Neeme Järvi returns to conduct the New Jersey Symphony March 25—26. One of the most celebrated conductors of our time, Jarvi, who served as Music Director from 2005–2009, will lead the orchestra through one of Tchaikovsky's most popular works, his Symphony No. 4. William Grant Still's "Afro-American" Symphony and Arvo Part's Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten opens the concert.
DJ Cassidy to Kick Off "Pass The Mic" tour at Prudential Center (NEWARK, NJ) -- DJ Cassidy will take his highly lauded primetime television series "Pass The Mic" on tour in 2023 in partnership with Black Promoters Collective. "DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic Live!" Tour kicks off on Friday, May 12th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with an epic lineup including Ashanti, Fabolous, Ja Rule, Lil Kim, Ma$e, Ne-Yo, Robin Thicke, 112, and a slew of exciting surprise guests. The debut show, brought to you by SJ Presents' "Mother's Day Good Music Festival," will be the first in a series of one-night-only events taking place throughout the year, each with its own unique roster of superstar performers.
Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Marshall Charloff & The Purple Xperience (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Marshall Charloff & The Purple Xperience on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 8:00pm. This is the most celebrated tribute to Prince in the world. The group was co-founded by Marshall and Matt "Doctor" Fink (keyboardist from Prince & The Revolution) in 2011, an era where Prince closely monitored the use of his art. Their vision was to deliver Prince's music on the highest level, played live and untracked by skilled musicians while paying respectful visual homage through costuming and likeness.
film
The ShowRoom Cinema to screen Blood, Sweat & Tears documentary (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema will present a one night only screening of the documentary What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?, Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available now at showroomcinemas.com.
art
Works from the Westfield Art Association on Display at the Union County Commissioners Gallery (ELIZABETH, NJ) -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that works from the Westfield Art Association are currently on exhibit at the Commissioners Gallery, located in the Union County Administration Building, 6th Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza in Elizabeth. The exhibit will be on display until May 6.
community
Panel Featuring Cannabis Industry Experts to Focus on Tourism (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- A panel of cannabis industry experts will lead a free online webinar focusing on cannabis tourism on Friday, March 10. The webinar, titled "Destination Cannabis: Evolving Cannabis Hospitality & Tourism for a Mainstream Audience," will discuss legal recreational cannabis use, its impact on resort destinations and opportunities for New Jersey hospitality and tourism businesses and beyond. The event begins at 1:00pm.
Artists and Craftspeople Invited to Arts & Cars, Summit Arts Festival (SUMMIT, NJ) --The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) is proud to partner with Summit Downtown for the return of the Arts + Cars, Summit’s annual outdoor art festival. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring a classic car show, a stage with musical performances, activities for children, food vendors, and a beer garden in addition to the juried arts and crafts festival. The event will take place on Sunday, September 17, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, rain or shine, and will be located in the heart of downtown Summit, allowing visitors to explore local businesses and the Summit Farmers Market while enjoying the festivities.
Jersey City Theater Center to Host "GLOBAL GALA," an Evening of Performing Arts and Culture from Around the World (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center will celebrate 17 years of Jersey City Theater Center at the JCTC GLOBAL GALA, an evening of performing arts and culture with performing arts from around the world, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023; the event takes place 6:00pm at White Eagle Hall.
Arts Institute of Middlesex County Spotlights Events in March (MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting, and supporting a multitude of arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows throughout the month of March. These events are free to enjoy for all County residents and beyond.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Mr. Ray to Perform Free Concert in Monroe Township
November 15, 2025
New Jersey Festival Orchestra Presents "Romance in the Mansion" – A Candlelight Evening of Music, Wine, and Elegance
November 15, 2025
The Dryden Ensemble presents "Daydreams (and Dictators)"
November 15, 2025
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Ensemble Novo
November 15, 2025
The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of "B.B'S"
November 15, 2025
East Lynne Theater Company presents Story of Local, Former U.S. Marshal
November 15, 2025
The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws
November 15, 2025
Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th
November 15, 2025
2nd Annual NJ Wine Expo to Take Place November 15th
November 15, 2025
Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Grill - "The Barely Can Stand-Up Comic"
November 15, 2025
