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theatre
"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Tells the Story of George Bailey with Sincerity and Heart There is a warm feeling in the air at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ). This warmth comes from their current production, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This play provides audiences with an opportunity to see an enactment of the time honored classic story of George Bailey which comes from a short story titled "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern.
music
State Theatre New Jersey presents Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Close out 2025 in style with State Theatre New Jersey's annual Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm. Celebrating 30 years in North America and 20 years at STNJ, the fan favorite returns to New Brunswick for a dazzling anniversary season.
bergenPAC presents Darlene Love on Sunday (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Darlene Love, hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as "one of the greatest singers of all time." She will bring her annual holiday show, Love For The Holidays, to Englewood on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 7:00pm. Limited tickets remain.
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Country Icon Trace Adkins in September (CARTERET, NJ) -- Multi-PLATINUM entertainer Trace Adkins will bring his 30th Anniversary Tour to the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Friday, September 18, 2026, for one night only. The show is part of Adkins' nationwide headline tour celebrating 30 years of chart-topping hits and powerhouse live performances. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Psychic" by Surfing for Daisy The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy.
comedy
Bananas Comedy Club presents Josh Firestine on New Year's Eve (RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- End the year with some laughter at Bananas Comedy Club and Josh Firestine. The stand-up comedian, writer, and on-air talent for Louder with Crowder will perform at 7:00pm and 9:30pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
community
New Jersey Stage to Utilize Its Strengths to Give Events More Promotion in 2026 After New Jersey Stage celebrated its tenth anniversary in the summer of 2024, the website took a deep dive into its statistics to formulate a plan for the next decade. The goal was to take advantage of the marketing power of having over 35,000 articles in its archives and an audience that reached two million unique visitors in 2025. The numbers kept coming back to one thing - the site’s Event Calendar.
Middlesex County Launches New Facade Improvement Program to Support Downtown Revitalization in Perth Amboy and New Brunswick (MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County has launched the Façade Improvement Program (FIP), a pilot economic development initiative designed to help small businesses and commercial property owners enhance the exterior appearance of their buildings within the downtown districts of Perth Amboy and New Brunswick. By supporting strategic storefront upgrades, the program aims to deliver rapid, highly visible improvements that enhance commercial vitality, attract foot traffic, and foster long-term economic resilience throughout the County.
Monmouth County honors journalist Laura Kolnoski upon her retirement (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners recognized journalist Laura Kolnoski upon her retirement from the Two River Times newspaper during a Workshop Meeting on December 11, 2025.
books
Learn to See and Know Others Deeply During David Brooks Virtual Author Talk (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- If you know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to? Join in on an online discussion with bestselling author David Brooks on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 about his book How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply. The event begins at 2:00pm.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium
January 23, 2026
RVCC Holocaust Institute to Present Online Discussion with Author Julie Brill
January 23, 2026
Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of "VESELKA: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World"
January 23, 2026
Lee Brice: Acoustic with special guest Deltona at State Theatre on January 23rd
January 23, 2026
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Matt O'Ree Band on January 23rd
January 23, 2026
New Jersey Film Festival Filmmaker Video Interview with B.F. Skinner Plays Himself Director Ted Kennedy
January 23, 2026
The Eye-opening Documentary B.F. Skinner Plays Himself Opens the 2026 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, January 23!
January 23, 2026
The Lords of 52nd Street return to Newton
January 23, 2026
WXPN presents Jillith Fair - Loving Jill Sobule at The Fallser Club
January 24, 2026
Borgata Event Center presents comedian Andrew Santino
January 24, 2026
