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theatre
East Coast Premiere of "The Missileman of Peenemünde" Comes to Somers Point for Two Weekends 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- SPQR Stage Company, the Jersey Shore's "Original" theater company, will produce The Missileman of Peenemunde, written and directed by SPQR’s Artistic Director Bill Sterritt, across two weekends from November 14-22, 2025 at Studio;Space in Somers Point.
Cape May Stage presents a reading of "Your Name Means Dream" by Jose Rivera 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The Cape May Stage Reading Series continues at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:00pm with a reading of Your Name Means Dream by Jose Rivera. This is a powerful and poetic new play that explores identity, resilience, and the pursuit of hope.
music
McCarter Theatre presents mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Acclaimed Grammy Award–winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile, will bring his genre-defying brilliance to McCarter Theatre on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:30pm.
State Theatre New Jersey presents 38 Special – 50 Year Legacy Tour 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents 38 Special – 50 Year Legacy Tour on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:30pm. Celebrating 50 years together, 20 million albums sold, and more than 15 albums of guitar-driven southern rock, stacked high with hits like "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up In You," "If I'd Been The One," "Back Where You Belong," and "Second Chance." Opening the night is singer-songwriter Steven Keene.
YOUNG MP, Young Rapper From Edgewater Releases Debut EP 
YOUNG MP, a ten-year-old rapper from Edgewater, New Jersey, has released his debut, the 'Young and Talented EP,' on October 10, 2025 with a music video for the single 'The Ghost'. The EP explores the realities and imaginative worlds of a child on the brink of adolescence.
Ska-Punk Trio Joker's Republic releases new album "The Hand You've Been Dealt" via Punkerton Records 
(ESSEX COUNTY, NJ) -- New Jersey ska-punk power trio Joker's Republic have released their new album, The Hand You’ve Been Dealt, out now via Punkerton Records. Produced by Roger Lima (Less Than Jake / Rehasher) and mixed/mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Eric Taft, the record delivers a high-energy blend of ska, punk, and melodic grit across twelve tracks that tackle loss, politics, mental health, and identity — all with the band's trademark humor and heart.
South Jersey Jazz Society to Award Three Bob Simon Scholarship Awards this year 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- The South Jersey Jazz Society announced that it will be awarding three Bob Simon Scholarship Awards this year. The 2025 recipients are Theo Rowe, saxophone, Mainland Regional High School, Thomas Klotz, drums, Deptford High School, and Faith Sandig, piano, Deptford High School. These awards will be presented to the honorees during the South Jersey Jazz Society Jersey Fresh JazzatthePoint Festival that will be held in Somers Point from October 16-18, 2025.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "When It Rains" by James Deely 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "When It Rains," the latest single from Jersey Shore-raised singer-songwriter James Deely.
community
Ocean County College's Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education announces Upcoming Lectures 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College will present two upcoming lectures by OCC professor and Center Director Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig on the College's main campus in Toms River. Both events are free and open to the public; registration is not required.
Latinos of Montclair Presents New Jersey's Largest Día de los Muertos Festival 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Latinos of Montclair invites the community to join New Jersey's most vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration, a three-day festival honoring life, memory, and cultural connection. From October 31 through November 2, 2025, the newly renovated Lackawanna Plaza will be transformed into a dynamic hub of art, music, food, and tradition — a celebration with something for everyone.
Bridgewater Commons to Host Celebration of South Asian Culture 
(BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- In response to customer demand and to further showcase the joy and beauty of the Festival of Light, Bridgewater Commons has expanded Diwali at The Commons into a two-day celebration of South Asian culture with live music and dance performances, demonstrations and more on October 18-19, 2025.
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