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McCarter Theatre Center presents "Mrs. Christie" - a new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Mrs. Christie, a witty new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster, from May 6–31, 2026. The production is directed by BOLD Associate Artistic Director Donya K. Washington in her McCarter directorial debut.
Wednesday, May 6 - Vivid Stage presents Meet the Artist New Play Readings throughout May. (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center, will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27. This year includes works by Brad Goren-Wilson, Vince Gatton, Erin Mallon, and Elizabeth Irwin. All readings will take place at the Summit Community Center (100 Morris Ave) at 7:00pm.
Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead". (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company presents Sizwe Bansi Is Dead from May 19 - June 14, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. This is a powerful, funny, and deeply moving story about identity, survival, and the extraordinary ingenuity of ordinary people navigating an unjust system.
Middletown Arts Center and Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Seven Guitars" by August Wilson. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, presents a special production of Seven Guitars, directed by Mark Antonio Henderson, across two weekends from May 23–31, 2026. The play by August Wilson follows a blues musician chasing redemption and a second chance as love, ambition, and fate collide in powerful portrait of dreams deferred.
THEATRE REVIEW: 'Private Lives' Brings Comedy and Passion to Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) opens its 2026 season with Private Lives by Noël Coward. The play is a comedy filled with many funny moments as two couples seek to enjoy loving relationships on their honeymoons. Complications occur as the story develops the characters through witty dialog, passionate moments, and physical comedy. STNJ is in top form with their presentation of this play.
Wednesday, May 27 - Middlesex County and Thinkery & Verse present "Liberty Madness" at State Theatre. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Middlesex County and Thinkery & Verse present an original live production of Liberty Madness at State Theatre New Jersey on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a dynamic, magical stage play that tells the story of America’s haunted past.
Thursday, May 28 - The Vogel presents BobFest on May 28th. (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents BobFest on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is the music of Bob Dylan presented in the round Nashville style by John Cruz, Steve Delopoulos, Pat Guadagno, Renee Maskin, Rob Paparozzi, and Anne Hills.
Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest to Take Place May 29-31. (AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest — three unforgettable days and nights of Louisiana music, food, and fun — will take place May 29-31 at Sussex County Fairgrounds. From Cajun and Zydeco to Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel, and Jazz — the 2026 Crawfish Fest lineup features Grammy winners, Louisiana legends, and festival favorites lighting up the Main and Pavilion stages. Come for the day or stay and camp for the weekend.
Friday, May 29 - Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan on Friday, May 29, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.
New Jersey International Film Festival to Take Place from May 29th to June 7th. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, presents the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival which marks their 31st Anniversary. The NJIFF competition will be taking place on the Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between May 29 - June 7, 2026 and will be a hybrid one as they will be presenting it online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.
New Jersey International Film Festival Overview. The New Jersey International Film Festival returns online and to Rutgers University on the weekends between May 29 - June 7, 2026. Professor Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator, provides a video overview of the films being showcase at the 31st annual Festival.
Friday, May 29 - 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Interview with Sonia and Lisa on Mushrooms Director Vincent Turturro. Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the New Jersey International Film Festival, sits down with Vincent Turturro, director and writer of Sonia and Lisa on Mushrooms, for a filmmaker interview at EBTV. Sonia and Lisa on Mushrooms will be screened on May 29, 2026.
Friday, May 29 - 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Middle Life Video Q+A. Here is the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Q+A with Middle Life Writer/Director Pavan Moondi, Lead Actors Leah Fay Goldstein and Peter Dreimanis, and Festival Director Albert Nigrin.
MPAC presents Disney's Frozen, The Broadway Musical. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Let it Go! Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s 2026 spring production of Disney's Frozen takes the stage for five performances May 29-31. The show will be directed by Cathy Roy. Music Direction by Charles Santoro. The cast includes 50 young performers from throughout the region, representing seven New Jersey counties.
Friday, May 29 - Carteret PAC presents Air Supply. (CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Air Supply on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is celebrating their 50th anniversary, promising an unforgettable evening of timeless hits and heartfelt memories.
Friday, May 29 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Magical Mystery Doors. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Magical Mystery Doors on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a tribute to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors. They blend and layer the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere. Limited tickets remain.
Friday, May 29 - Two amazing shorts Bottom Feeder and Impivaara screen at the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival. We are always being watched, always being seen, always looking. But where are we? Who are we looking at? What are we seeing? Is it all a dream? Who’s dream is it? ‘Bottom feeders’ are the lowest form of species on the pyramid at the bottom of the deep, dark, and unexplored sea. Sometimes, if you pay attention, ‘bottom feeders’ take shape in the lowest form of human beings at the bottom of the deep, dark, and unexplored subconscious. Bottom Feeder is a black and white experimental film, shot on 16mm film in a square 4x3 format. Vito Trabucco is a Los Angeles based filmmaker, is known for his award-winning films Charlie Christ (2024), Britney Lost Her Phone (2023), and Kevin Can Wait (2020). In Bottom Feeders, Trabucco brings you on a dream-like journey with a woman, the aptly named Pageant (an uncommon name historically associated with theatrical spectacles), who by way of nature, explores her own dream and the meanings behind her visions, both in her head and what she sees. A front door, fractured. A home, for whom? A doll, draped in desire. A sunset, alone but for how long? A reflection, a gaze. A location, unknown
Friday, May 29 - 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Sonia and Lisa on Mushrooms Video Q+A. Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the New Jersey International Film Festival, leads a Q+A with Sonia and Lisa on Mushrooms Lead Actor Taylor Lhamon and Director Vincent Turturro. Sonia and Lisa on Mushrooms will be screened on May 29, 2026.
Saturday, May 30 - State Theatre New Jersey's A Night in Lights Annual Benefit Gala. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey (STNJ) invites the community to its signature fundraising event, A Night in Lights Annual Benefit Gala, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Christopher's Restaurant & Bar located inside The Heldrich Hotel. This highly anticipated evening directly supports STNJ's arts education and community engagement programs, which serve more than 30,000 children and families each year.
Saturday, May 30 - McCarter Theatre Center presents the Mark Morris Dance Group: Dances to American Music. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents the Mark Morris Dance Group: Dances to American Music on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Matthews Theatre. This is a vibrant celebration of the rich tapestry of American music and dance.
Saturday, May 30 - 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Animation Panel. Here is the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Animation Panel featuring Festival Director Al Nigrin and Filmmakers Owen Andrejco, Myra Sito Velasquez, Evan Bode, and Heidi Kumao.
Saturday, May 30 - 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Interview with Sundays Director Ashley Gerst. Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the New Jersey International Film Festival, sits down at EBTV with Ashley Gerst -- Director and Animator of the film Sundays for a filmmaker interview. Sundays will be screened on Saturday May 30, 2026.
Saturday, May 30 - 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Interview with Middle Life Director Pavan Moondi. Here is Festival Director Al Nigrin’s interview with Pavan Moondi. Pavan is the director and writer of the terrific Canadian feature film Middle Life. Middle Life screens with two shorts at the New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Saturday, May 30 - 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Interview with Counterfeit Kids Director/Writer James Sclafani!. Here is Festival Director Al Nigrin’s interview with Counterfeit Kids Director/Writer James Sclafani! Counterfeit Kids screens at the New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Sunday, May 31 - 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Interview with What We Dreamed of Then Director Taylor Olson. Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the New Jersey International Film Festival, interviews What We Dreamed of Then Director, Writer and Actor Taylor Olson. What We Dreamed of Then will be screened on May 31, 2026.
Tuesday, June 2 - MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.
Thursday, May 28 - United Children's Music Project presents World-Class Venezuelan Artists María Brea and Kristhyan Benítez. (WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children's Music Project (UCMP) presents Venezuelan soprano María Brea and Latin Grammy–winning pianist Kristhyan Benítez in an unforgettable evening of Latin American artistry as part of its acclaimed Latin Night Thursdays concert series on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at UCMP (4710 Park Avenue) in Weehawken, NJ. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, May 29 - New Jersey Symphony presents Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony presents Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert with legendary composer John Williams' GRAMMY®-nominated score performed live to the film. Led by conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos, performances take place May 29-31 in Red Bank, Newark, and New Brunswick.
2026 Jersey City Jazz Festival to Take Place May 29-31. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Jersey City Jazz Festival returns in 2026 with its biggest event yet, inviting music fans of all ages to experience jazz from across the spectrum including straight-ahead, Latin jazz and more throughout an unforgettable three-day celebration. Presented by Exchange Place Alliance, the free event runs from Friday evening, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 along the Hudson River waterfront at Exchange Place Plaza, offering sweeping views of lower Manhattan.
Friday, May 29 - The Newton Theatre presents So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary. (NEWTON, NJ) -- If you watched the film Song Sung Blue and realized you like more Neil Diamond songs that you thought you did, you should check out So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary at The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 29, 2026. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, May 29 - Borgata Event Center presents SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Borgata Event Center presents SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with special guest Animals As Leaders on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Saturday, May 30 - Prudential Center presents Sergio George: Festival "Ataca Sergo". (NEWARK, NJ) -- Following the resounding success and unforgettable energy experienced at the Kaseya Center, renowned producer, musician, and visionary Sergio George raises the bar once again, taking his Festival ¡Ataca Sergio! to the next level. This time, the concept returns as a birthday celebration set for Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the iconic Prudential Center in Newark. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Hitchcock Meets Hilarious: Bergen County Players presents "The 39 Steps". (ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the top live music or theater venue by 201 Magazine's "Best of Bergen" readers, Bergen County Players (BCP) invites audiences to brace themselves for a whirlwind of espionage and outrageous comedy with the Tony Award-winning The 39 Steps, which runs weekends from May 2-31, 2026. Directed by BCP life member Steve Bell, this breakneck adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic blends film noir suspense with Monty Python-style absurdity.
Classic American Tales celebrates Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Paul Robeson, and the American Revolution in May. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- In May alone, Classic American Tales performs on a farm, in two different libraries, and at historic Peachfield.
The Barn Theatre presents Monty Python's "Spamalot". (MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents Monty Python's Spamalot weekends from May 15 through June 6, 2026. King Arthur's legendary quest for the Holy Grail gets a hilarious twist in this uproarious musical, lovingly ripped from the 1975 classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Disaster!". (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Disaster! weekends from May 15 through June 7, 2026. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the '70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films.
First Avenue Playhouse presents "Old Love". (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- First Avenue Playhouse presents Old Love by Norm Foster across three weekends from May 15-30, 2026. This love story spans three decades with half a dozen meetings between Bud, a salesman, and Molly, his boss's wife.
Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2026 Season. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater has unveiled its 2026 subscription season which will run from June 11th to August 1st, featuring an exciting lineup of three mainstage pieces and a family-friendly musical. Productions include Barefoot in the Park, The 39 Steps, True West, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Private Lives". (MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Private Lives by Noël Coward from May 16 to June 7, 2026 in the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. A razor-sharp comedy of manners, Private Lives crackles with Coward's signature wit and elegance.
Zoopraxic presents "In the Devil's Hands" by Helen Banner. (LONG ISLAND, NY) -- In the Devil's Hands, Helen Banner's riveting new play will extend its run to 21 performances running between May 20 and June 14, 2026. Set in the Channel Islands in the 1940s, this intimate and immersive production will have its world premiere at the new micro theatre space Zoopraxic in Long Island City (first stop in Queens).
Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder's "Our Town". (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder's Our Town across two weekends from May 21-31, 2026 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center. Described by Edward Albee as "the greatest American play ever written"- it is one of the defining plays of American theater. The production is directed by Bailey Dumlao.
Bear Tavern Project and the 2026 Tomato Patch Jr Students present "Cosmic Campfire Chronicles". (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Bear Tavern Project and the 2026 Tomato Patch Jr Students present Cosmic Campfire Chronicles across two weekends from May 23-31, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre. It takes place one quiet night deep in the forest, a group of children gathers around a flickering campfire, swapping ghost stories under a sky ablaze with stars. Suddenly, the stars begin to move.
Surflight Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's "A Grand Night for Singing". (BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing weekends from May 23 through June 7, 2026. Taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon, conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie.
"Slanted Floors" returns to its Greenpoint Apartment. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Following critical acclaim and sold-out performances, Slanted Floors — hailed by the Daily Beast as "one of New York's most unique and exclusive pieces of theatre" — returns for a strictly limited five-week engagement in its original Greenpoint apartment setting. Performances will run May 26 through June 26, 2026, with 150 seats available.
Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen". (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 2026.
Theatre Exile presents the Philly Premiere of "The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar)". (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- South Philadelphia's Theatre Exile closes its season with the Philly premiere of The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar), a powerful and darkly comic play by Nia Akilah Robinson. The production, directed by Ontaria Kim Wilson, runs May 28 through June 14, 2026. The play confronts a troubling chapter of American history while exploring the ways the past continues to echo across generations.
Paper Mill Playhouse presents "West Side Story". (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill's 2025-2026 season, from May 28 through June 28, 2026. An enduring masterpiece based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, West Side Story reimagines Romeo and Juliet in 1950s New York, where young lovers Tony and Maria dare to dream of a future together as rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks clash for control of the streets.
Gateway Playhouse presents "Guys And Dolls". (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Broadway's classic musical Guys and Dolls is primed to be a sure bet at Gateway Playhouse from May 28 to June 7, 2026. Filled with colorful characters, phenomenal dance numbers and cherished songs by Frank Loesser, the high-energy show follows the paths of smooth-talking gamblers, sassy showgirls and a very determined missionary as love and luck collide in the streets of New York City.
Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "Game of Tiaras". (BLACKWOOD, NJ) -- Mainstage Center for the Arts presents Game of Tiaras on May 29-30, 2026 at Harmony Hall at Gloucester Township. Showtime is 7:00pm each night. Prepare for a hilarious royal showdown in Game of Tiaras!
Brundage Park Playhouse to Hold Auditions for "Anything Goes". (RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park Playhouse will hold auditions for the musical Anything Goes at the playhouse on Carrell Road in Randolph. In-Person Audition Dates are on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12:30pm-5:00pm and Monday, June 1, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Virtual auditions are also accepted. Callbacks by invitation are on Saturday, June 6th from 12:00pm-5:00pm.
Friday, May 29 - Comedian Russell Peters to Return to NJPAC in May. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Russell Peters returns with an all-new world tour, entitled the Relax World Tour, making a stop in Newark, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:00pm.
Saturday, May 30 - NJPAC presents comedian Majah Hype on May 30th. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Majah Hype, internationally celebrated as the "Caribbean King of Comedy," at the Victoria Theater's Lizzie & Johnathan Tisch Stage on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He will be performing shows at 6:30pm and 9:00pm.
Sunday, May 31 - Trenton Filmmaker Phillip McConnell to Premiere New Short Film "Tell Me Where We Stand". (HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Independent filmmaker Phillip McConnell will premiere his new short film, Tell Me Where We Stand, at Mill One on Sunday, May 31, 2026, bringing together local artists, performers, and members of the community for an evening celebrating independent film and storytelling.
Princeton Public Library presents Art exhibition: "Receptor Series" - Digital Paintings by Joe Lugara. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Digital paintings by New Jersey artist Joe Lugara will be featured in the exhibition "Receptors" at the Princeton Public Library, Princeton, New Jersey from April 1 – June 1, 2026.
Alfa Art Gallery presents "Soul and Steel". (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Alfa Art Gallery presents "Soul and Steel" from April 1 - May 30, 2026. This exhibition unites two master artists, Vesslin Kourtev and Vasil Nikov, working in a variety of mediums. While one excels at painting and the other at sculpture, they both bring their creations to life. This one-of-a-kind collaboration between these incredible artists redefines what art can signify.
Middletown Arts Center presents Garden State Watercolor Society's Annual Juried Exhibition 2026. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Middletown Arts Center presents the Garden State Watercolor Society (GSWS) for the group's 56th Annual Open Juried Exhibition and 8th Annual Art Installation Exhibition. This exhibition is the organization's largest exhibition of the year. Works are on display now through May 30, 2026 as well as online.
"Petals, Dust, & Distant Eyes" - Works by Tafy LaPlanche on Display in Englewood. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Petals, Dust, & Distant Eyes is a series of portraits by Tafy LaPlanche inspired by fleeting encounters during her travels. They will be on display at buds & blooms in Englewood from May 2-29, 2026.
Art House Productions presents "Playing Favorites". (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents Playing Favorites, curated by Andrea McKenna, on view at the Art House Gallery from Saturday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 31st, 2026. This is an intimate and revelatory solo exhibition by Bryant Small. Bringing together a selection of the artist's most cherished works—many of which have never been exhibited publicly—this presentation offers a rare glimpse into the personal logic and emotional resonance that shape Small's evolving practice.
Lacey Library presents "Little by Little" - Exhibit featuring art by Suzanne Pasqualicchio. (FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will feature pieces by local artist Suzanne Pasqualicchio's exhibit Little by Little in the branch's meeting room throughout the month of May.
Pro Arts Jersey City presents A Margin of Influence: Artists and the books that inform them. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents A Margin of Influence: Artists and the books that inform them weekends from May 8-31, 2026 at ART150 Gallery. The exhibit was curated by Raymond E. Mingst and Arthur Bruso.
NJCU Visual Arts Gallery presents "Formidable Women, Dangerous Times". (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- New Jersey City University Visual Arts Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Johanna Foster from May 14-28, 2026. Entitled "Formidable Women, Dangerous Times," it presents a powerful body of figurative paintings that summons the defiant spirit of fierce women in her communities, real and imagined, who have inspired courage and perseverance in devastating times.
Gryphon Gallery presents "Absence of Gravity" - a Robin Love solo exhibition. (CALIFON, NJ) -- Robin Love's ABSENCE OF GRAVITY opens at Gryphon Gallery on May 30 and runs through September 27, 2026.
Ocean County Artists' Guild presents "Proof I Was Here" by Conni Freestone. (ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Conni Freestone's "Proof I Was Here" opens June 1st and runs throughout June 2026 at Ocean County Artists' Guild in Island Heights. Structured across three interconnected spaces, the exhibition is an exploration of the fleeting evidence of existence, and will be Freestone's first major solo exhibition.
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Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:00pm - Vivid Stage presents New Play Readings: "Harm Reduction" by Elizabeth Irwin at Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Avenue, Summit
Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:30pm - Chris Duarte Group at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:30pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:30pm - Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:30pm - Thinkery and Verse Presents: Liberty Madness at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, May 28 @ 11:00am - Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, May 28 @ 6:00pm - Casino Night Fundraiser: Bet on the Arts To Benefit UCPAC at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Thursday, May 28 @ 7:30pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Thursday, May 28 @ 7:30pm - Adoraborealis: Live and in Two Persons at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, May 28 @ 7:30pm - Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, May 29 @ 5:00pm - Michael Arnone's 33rd Annual Crawfish Fest (CAMPERS AND KING CRAWFISH KREWE ONLY) at Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta
Friday, May 29 @ 7:00pm - Sonia and Lisa on Mushrooms, Impivaara, Bottom Feeder & Chemical Meadows – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM! at NJ International Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick
Friday, May 29 @ 7:30pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Friday, May 29 @ 7:30pm - MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, May 29 @ 7:30pm - MAGICAL MYSTERY DOORS Presents: Beatles / Zeppelin / Doors at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, May 29 @ 7:30pm - Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, May 29 @ 8:00pm - Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
Friday, May 29 @ 8:00pm - Air Supply at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Saturday, May 30 @ 11:30am - Michael Arnone's 33rd Annual Crawfish Fest (all day long from 11:30am on) at Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta
Saturday, May 30 @ 12:00am - Phenomenon of Ivan Marchuk & Theater of the Absurd – Online for 24 Hours! at NJ International Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 30 @ 1:30pm - Lights & Shadows Theatre Company presents A Day of Theater at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 30 @ 2:00pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, May 30 @ 2:00pm - MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Saturday, May 30 @ 2:00pm - Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 30 @ 3:00pm - Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Seven Guitars" at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Saturday, May 30 @ 5:30pm - Lights & Shadows Theatre Company presents A Day of Theater at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 30 @ 6:00pm - A Night In Lights: Annual Benefit at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 30 @ 6:00pm - Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Best Laid Plans at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Saturday, May 30 @ 7:00pm - Middle Life, Sundays & Counterfeit Kids – In-Person at 7PM! at NJ International Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 30 @ 7:00pm - Shorts Program #1: Godzilla’s Day Off, Paper Crane, 35 Days, I Exist, Pizza Man, Prison and Time, Dustsceawung & Miracle Under 34th Street – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM! at NJ International Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30pm - Mark Morris Dance Group: Dances to American Music at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30pm - Panama Dead - A Tribute to The New Riders of Purple Sage at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30pm - MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30pm - The Beach Boys at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30pm - Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, May 30 @ 8:00pm - Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Seven Guitars" at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, May 31 @ 11:30am - Michael Arnone's 33rd Annual Crawfish Fest (11:30am - 6:30pm) at Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta
Sunday, May 31 @ 12:00am - What We Dreamed of Then – Online for 24 Hours! at NJ International Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick
Sunday, May 31 @ 12:00pm - MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, May 31 @ 2:00pm - Mrs. Christie at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, May 31 @ 2:00pm - Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert with New Jersey Symphony at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, May 31 @ 3:00pm - Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Sunday, May 31 @ 3:00pm - Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead" at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, May 31 @ 4:00pm - Dunbar Repertory Company presents "Seven Guitars" at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, May 31 @ 5:30pm - MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Tuesday, June 2 @ 6:00pm - Free Summer Event: MPAC Music Student of the Month Recital at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Vail Mansion Plaza, 110 South Street, Morristown
