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theatre
Bristol Riverside Theatre presents "Alibi" 
(BRISTOL, PA) -- Audiences should prepare for a thrilling night out at Bristol Riverside Theatre with Alibi, a sharp and stylish adaptation of legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. This suspenseful and witty production runs May 29 through June 15, 2025 and promises audiences excitement and plenty of laughs as they join one of Christie's most iconic characters—Detective Hercule Poirot—on a twisty trail of secrets and murder.
Chatham Players presents "Tape" by Stephen Balber 
(CHATHAM, NJ) -- Chatham Players presents Tape by Stephen Balber from June 6-8, 2025. In the play, three friends from high school meet at a motel for an overdue reunion, but the night quickly sours after one accuses another of committing a terrible crime years ago.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/29/25 
"Yes indeed, we're psyched," stated Ocean Avenue Stompers founder Ian Gray as he talked the band, Asbury Park, their upcoming June 1 appearance at Michael Arnone's Crawfish Festival and more.
The Levoy Theatre presents John Oates & The Good Road Band 
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents John Oates & The Good Road Band on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.
South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July 
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Get your family and friends together for a summer filled with music and joy! Heading into its 20th Anniversary season, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is proud to present local artists of all genres including Classic Rock, Country, Indie Covers, Neo Soul, Funk, and more, as part of South Orange Summer Nights at Flood's Hill in Meadowland Park.
Danny Jonokuchi Quartet at June Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert in Madison 
(MADISON, NJ) -- When trumpeter/bandleader/vocalist Danny Jonokuchi takes the stage at the New Jersey Jazz Society's Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the Madison (NJ) Community Arts Center, he will lead his quartet in tunes he recorded on his last two albums, A Decade (Bandstand Presents: 2024) and Voices (Outside in Music: 2023). Plus, he'll add some originals.
Music Under the Stars! New Jersey Symphony Performs at Ocean County College on June 24th 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of this musical summer tradition! Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 on the Gateway Building Lawn, located on OCC's main campus in Toms River. This family-friendly program is open to the public, and admission and parking are free of charge. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Julien's presents MUSIC ICONS auction May 30-31 from Hard Rock Cafe Times Squre 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Julien's Auctions, the world's leading celebrity auction house, will host their MUSIC ICONS sale May 30 and Saturday, May 31, 2025 live from Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. The listings are live now at juliensauctions.com.
Jersey Arts Podcast: John Gorka Visits the Lizzie Rose Music Room 
Rolling Stone has called him "the leading singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement." New Jersey's own John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who is most comfortable with a guitar in hand.
Makin Waves with The Rascals: Groovin' to Good Lovin' on Beautiful Morning 
Having gotten their professional start in 1965 at The Choo Choo Club in Garfield, The Rascals are very much a Jersey band. Two of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act's legendary founders, singer-songwriter-keyboardist Felix Cavaliere and guitarist-vocalist Gene Cornish, will return to the Garden State on June 13 to play Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center. The Rascals' 60th anniversary tour will feature No. 1 hits, such as "Groovin'," "Good Lovin'," and "People Got to Be Free," as well as the signature wakeup song, "A Beautiful Morning."
film
Borough of Neptune City & Borough of Manasquan Announce Free Screening of "As Good As It Gets" Starring Jack Nicholson 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- The Borough of Neptune City and the Borough of Manasquan are proud to announce a special free movie screening of the Academy Award-winning film As Good As It Gets, starring legendary actor Jack Nicholson. The event takes place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Jack Nicholson Theatre, located within Manasquan High School. The screening begins at 5:00pm.
2025 New Jersey International Film Festival Filmmaker Interview with Broken Pieces Producer James Orfanos 
Al Nigrin, Executive Director & Curator of the 2025 New Jersey International Film Festival, sits down with James Orfanos, Producer of Broken Pieces, for a filmmaker interview at EBTV.
community
Albatross - The World's Largest Indoor-Themed Mini Putting & Luxury Bowling Destination - with Craft Cocktails, Dining & Nightlife is Coming to Edison 
(EDISON, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Albatross, the world's largest indoor-themed mini putting, luxury bowling, craft cocktails, dining, and nightlife destination - is making its U.S. debut in Edison.
Mayor Baraka Announces "Summer Fun in Newark" for 2025 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On May 29, 2025, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced "Summer Fun in Newark," a vibrant series of free summer programming that will ignite Newark's public parks, recreation centers, and cultural venues, infusing Newark neighborhoods with a wide array of wholesome activities, entertainment, and opportunities for education.
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