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theatre
Quintessence Theatre presents "The Pirates of Penzance" 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Quintessence Theatre continues its 16th season with The Pirates of Penzance, the beloved comic opera by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, from November 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Directed by Quintessence Artistic Director Alex Burns, the resplendent and hilarious story follows a band of pirates who go to battle with the British bobbies over the hearts of a bevy of beautiful Cornish maidens, with only a Major- General and Queen Victoria to stand in their way.
music
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Warren Zeiders 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Warren Zeiders on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:00pm. Get ready for a night of high-energy country music as Zeiders brings his signature grit and powerful vocals to Atlantic City. Opening the night is Chayce Beckham, American Idol winner and breakout artist behind the hit single "23."
Light Opera of New Jersey presents annual Holiday Pops Concert on December 21st 
(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) presents its annual Holiday Pops Concert on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the Ridge Performing Arts Center in Basking Ridge. The concert, featuring a full orchestra and a program of festive classics, will star acclaimed Soprano Kristin Sampson and Tenor Jeremy Brauner, led by LONJ's Executive Director and Conductor Jason Tramm, with Susan Heerema serving as Concert Master. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Tiny Cities to Release First Single From Upcoming EP 
Tiny Cities will release the EP Beginning of the End on January 16, 2026. This is a thought provoking indie record from two of New Jersey's most prolific singing song-writing duos - Melissa Anthony and Dennis King.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Case Road" by Dan Haase 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Case Road," the debut single by Makin Waves Award-winning bassist Dan Haase, who soon will release his solo debut album as a singer-songwriter.
comedy
Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Grill - "The Barely Can Stand-Up Comic" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Grill on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.
dance
Nimbus Dance presents the World Premiere of "Through the Golden Door" 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Nimbus Dance, Jersey City's acclaimed contemporary dance company, presents the world premiere of Through the Golden Door, November 14-15, 2025 at the Nimbus Arts Center. The new production invites audiences to step into the lived histories of Jersey City residents—stories of migration, creativity, activism, and resilience—woven together through the expressive language of dance.
art
The Oyster Point Hotel Gallery presents Works by 26 Jersey Artist Registry members 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Works by twenty-six artists in the Jersey Artist Registry (JAR) is currently on display at The Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank. The exhibit runs through January 5, 2026.
community
Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University presents a Conversation with Olwen Fouéré 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Fund for Irish Studies continues its 2025-2026 series with a conversation with award-winning Irish actor, writer, and director Olwen Fouéré, who is a frequent collaborator with Ireland's Abbey Theatre. The conversation will begin on Friday, November 14, 2025 in the James Stewart Film Theater at 185 Nassau Street.
Easterseals New Jersey and Cross River Bank Rally to Support Residents Impacted by SNAP Benefit Delays Amid Government Shutdown 
(JAMESBURG, NJ) -- Easterseals New Jersey, a disability services nonprofit, and Cross River Bank, a technology infrastructure provider offering embedded financial solutions, have joined forces to assist hundreds of individuals and families who are experiencing partial or delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing federal funding impasse.
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Gerald Charles Dickens to Perform his One-Man "A Christmas Carol" to Benefit Allaire Village
December 9, 2025
State Theatre presents Engelbert Humperdinck - "A Winter World of Love"
December 9, 2025
Trevor Noah and Kristin Lemkau to be Honored at "Comic Relief Live" Benefit
December 10, 2025
Drop In For An Improv Jam at Vivid Stage on December 10th
December 10, 2025
The Barrymore Film Center presents National Theatre Live's presentation of "Fleabag"
December 10, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny G - The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2025
December 11, 2025
Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird
December 12, 2025
Irish Trio Socks in the Frying Pan Plays Holiday Concert at Roy’s Hall on December 12
December 12, 2025
Wharton Performing Arts School presents Holiday Cabaret Benefit on December 12th
December 12, 2025
The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Michael Gabriele and Spook Handy on December 12th
December 12, 2025
