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theatre
PHOTOS from "West Side Story" at Surflight Theatre 
(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre is presenting the classic musical West Side Story from July 29 - August 17, 2025. West Side Story is a musical adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, set in 1950s New York City. The musical follows two groups: the Jets, and the Sharks, as they rival through racial injustice and territorial turmoil. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
"Nunsense II: The Second Coming" Enters Final Weekend At Centenary Stage Company 
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest production of Nunsense II: The Second Coming, enters its final weekend of performances in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. This is the follow-up to Dan Goggin's original musical comedy Nunsense, continuing the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken.
music
Rock Back in Time: "The 1950's Experience" at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch 
(SURF CITY, NJ) -- See what audiences far and wide are raving about as you’re transported to a golden period in American culture. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch is pleased to present singer-musician Kevin Grace's musical one-man show "The 1950's Experience" on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm.
Newark Museum of Art presents Jazz in the Garden 60th Celebration: Antoinette Montague & Bill Charlap 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Celebrate 60 years of Jazz in the Garden at The Newark Museum of Art on Saturday, August 9, 2025 with musical performances by Antoinette Montague and Bill Charlap, honoring one of the nation's longest-running jazz festivals. The event runs from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Carteret PAC presents Starship featuring Mickey Thomas 
(CARTERET, NJ) -- Starship featuring Mickey Thomas comes to Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 8:00pm. Mickey is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decade of the 80s.
comedy
NJPAC presents Comedian Mike Epps 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs when Mike Epps takes the stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 8:00pm.
art
Jazz Art Exhibit Honors Trenton Music Influencer Larry Hilton 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Trenton Music Experience (TME) will host Jazz Art at The Lobby Club, a community event honoring friend and supporter Larry Hilton, featuring paintings from his private collection in the restaurant's gallery from Thursday, August 14 to Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Trenton City Museum presents "New Jersey Photography Forum: Fall Is in the Air" 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie invites the public to view "New Jersey Photography Forum — Fall Is in the Air" from September 11 to October 19, 2025. Highlighting the beauty and atmosphere of the autumn season, the 75 photographs in this exhibition capture what fall looks like to the exhibiting photographers. The exhibition was curated by Nancy Ori and Mitch Speert.
West Windsor Arts Gives Art Supplies a Second Life at Eco-Arts, a Thrift-Style Sale on August 16th 
(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- Love to thrift? West Windsor Arts is hosting a unique thrift-style art supply sale on Saturday, August 16, 2025 featuring new and gently used art materials. The sale, called Eco-Art Exchange: Thrift, Create, Repeat!, encourages sustainability, nurtures creativity and boosts community. It's also just a lot of fun to see what you might find.
community
New Jersey Future Announces 2025 Smart Growth Award Winners and Leadership Award Honoree 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- New Jersey Future (NJF) is proud to announce this year's award-winning projects and leadership honoree as part of its 23rd annual Smart Growth Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30pm, at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC).
Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission Accepting Grant Applications for Local Arts Program 
The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission is accepting grant applications for the 2026 Local Arts Program (LAP). The deadline is Friday, September 12, 2025 at 4:00pm.
books
Morristown Festival of Books Announces Rick Atkinson as 2025 Keynote Speaker 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morristown Festival of Books will welcome two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and master historian Rick Atkinson as the festival's 2025 Keynote Speaker. Atkinson will discuss his latest book, The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780, which debuted as the #1 New York Times nonfiction best seller.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Chatham Community Players presents Reading of "In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play" by Sarah Ruhl
November 16, 2025
The Glorious Sounds of Brass to Take Place in Trenton
November 16, 2025
Vivid Stage Brings Pop-Up Theatre: Fiona's Café to Serra Doce in Summit
November 18, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Colt Ford
November 20, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center to Open 20th Anniversary Season with Brent Birckhead Jazz at White Eagle Hall
November 20, 2025
StocktonPAC presents Swift Nation - Taylor Swift Tribute
November 20, 2025
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts Hosting Open House on November 20th
November 20, 2025
NJPAC presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes
November 21, 2025
Jonas Brothers, David Bryan, and The Isley Brothers among New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
November 21, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday, A Tribute to The Beatles
November 21, 2025
