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theatre
Submissions Open for the 2026 Jersey Shore Young Playwrights Festival 
(BRICK, NJ) -- Stargazer Performing Arts is proud to announce the return of the Jersey Shore Young Playwrights Festival, an exciting opportunity for young writers to see their original plays brought to life on stage.
music
The Newton Theatre presents Queensrÿche 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Queensrÿche on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The band first burst onto the music scene in 1982 with the release of their self-titled 4 song EP "Queensrÿche". They very quickly gained international recognition and performed to sold out audiences around the world. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Marisha Wallace and Remember Jones to Perform at Monmouth Arts' Annual Gala 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Internationally acclaimed Broadway and West End star Marisha Wallace, along with captivating showman and soul/pop performer Remember Jones, will perform at Monmouth Arts' annual 2025 Gala, POP! A Night at the Lanes on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
RVCC Student Vocalists to Perform 'Evening of German Art Song' 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Arts & Design department at Raritan Valley Community College will present "Liederabend: An Evening of German Art Song," Friday, November 7, 2025 at 7:00pm. The event, which is open to the public, will feature the voice students of Dr. Will Berman, RVCC Instructor of Music. It will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
Wharton Performing Arts School Celebrates 40 Years of Community and Creativity with Annual Fall Festival and Suzuki Halloween Playdown 
(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) invites families and community members to join the celebration of its 40th Anniversary Season at the annual Fall Festival and Suzuki Halloween Playdown on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights. The festivities run from 4:30pm–6:30pm, followed by the Suzuki Violin Playdown from 7:00pm–8:00pm.
Bay Atlantic Symphony's 2025-2026 Season Merges Tradition with Innovation 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- /EINPresswire.com/ -- A Flamenco dancer and an Indian tabla join traditional violins and oboes in Bay Atlantic Symphony's innovative yet timeless 2025-2026 five-concert season. South Jersey's premier professional orchestra invites audiences to experience an intricate fusion between beloved works by Beethoven and Mozart and inventive performances of music and dance that reimagine the classics. The joining of complex, fast-paced dance routines and beautiful, classic music will be nothing short of breathtaking.
Friends of Symphony Hall presents "An Evening of Smooth Jazz" with Gerald Albright 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Friends of Symphony Hall along with Smooth Jazz New Jersey team up to bring adult contemporary music to the newly renovated Terrace Ballroom housed in Newark Symphony Hall. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, they present "An Evening of Smooth Jazz" with Gerald Albright and special guest Bradford Hayes Quartet. Doors are at 6:00pm.
Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Don McLean will bring his tour, “Starry Starry Night” – A Night of Hits and Stories, on Nov. 14 to URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.
comedy
MPAC presents Michael Che Live 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Michael Che Live on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 8:00pm. It's a night of stand up comedy from the popular star from Saturday Night Live. Appropriate for audiences 18 and up.
film
2025 Rutgers Jewish Film Festival Preview 
(NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Jewish Film Festival will feature eleven thought-provoking and entertaining films, dynamic discussions with filmmakers and special guests, and New Jersey premieres. Running from November 6-16, 2025, the festival will be held at the Regal Cinema Commerce Center, North Brunswick.
community
Middletown Arts Center presents the Holiday Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles Marketplace 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the Holiday Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles Marketplace on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Shoppers will discover a wide variety of unique, one-of-a-kind treasures including vinyl records, costume jewelry, vintage clothing, postcards, toys, dolls, collectibles and more. Admission is $5.
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