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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place September 30 to October 6, 2025 
Here are previews of plays taking place from September 30 to October 6, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview
music
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 30 to October 6, 2025 
Here is a look at shows taking place from September 30 to October 6, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
The 7th Annual Bluegrass Festival to Take Place October 11th 
(MONROEVILLE, NJ) -- The 7th Annual Bluegrass Festival sponsored by Pine Tavern Distillery will take place at Hidden Pond Farm on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from noon to 7:00pm. The lineup includes Justin Trawick and the Common Good, River Bones Band, and Jason Ager & the Golden Eagles.
The Vogel presents Thomas Dolby 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Tickets are going quickly for Thomas Dolby at The Vogel on Monday, October 27, 2025. Perhaps best known for blinding us with science, Thomas Dolby has always blurred the lines between composition and invention. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Laura Cantrell will open the night. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church in Montclair.
MPAC presents Pink Martini All-Stars with special guest Storm Large 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Pink Martini All-Stars with special guest Storm Large on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 8:00pm. Joining the already fantastic lineup of Ari Shapiro, Edna Vazquez, and Jimmie Herrod, Storm will bring even more sparkle to this special show!
Jersey Swamp Cats to Bring Jump Jive and Blues to Bradley Beach Fall Concert Series 
(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The lively rhythm of fall is set to continue in Bradley Beach as its popular Saturday Fall Concert Series rolls on. This Saturday, October 4, 2025, the energetic Jersey Swamp Cats will take the stage at Riley Park from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for an afternoon of electrifying music. Admission is free.
Makin Waves with East Clay Ave: Carteret Battle of the Bands winner 
Bob Makin talks with the Roselle Park-based R&B/funk band East Clay Ave who won the 2025 Carteret Battle of the Bands on September 20, 2025. Their prize was $1,500 from Carteret Business Partnership and six hours of recording time at Rahway's Carriage City, where they happened to have recorded their first two singles as a band called Dreamscape.
Garrison Keillor LIVE! at the Grunin Center 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Garrison Keillor at Grunin Center for the Arts on September 20, 2025.
film
Best of NJIFF Program #2 at the Fall 2025 New Jersey Film Festival on Saturday, October 4! 
Here is the line up Best of the 2025 New Jersey International Film Festival Program #2:
community
Events This Week in New Jersey from September 30 to October 6, 2025 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from September 30-October 6, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
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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
