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Poetry Organizations in New Jersey

If you are part of a poetry based organization or website based in New Jersey that is not listed here, please email us with its name, town, and website url. Updated 8/8/2025

  • Dodge Poetry Program
  • Academy of American Poets


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  • Poetry Out Loud New Jersey
  • Jersey City Poetry Festival
  • Live Poets Society of New Jersey
  • New Jersey Open Mikes
  • Carriage House Poetry Series
  • Highland Park Poetry Series
  • The Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
  • The Montclair Literary Festival


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    (BROOKYLN, NY) -- Tanya Weddemire Gallery presents "MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING", a Black History Month group exhibition curated by Tatianna Mack, from February 1 to March 28, 2026. The exhibition brings together the work of Kaima Marie Akarue, Tyreek Morrison, Nia Winslow, and Candace Caston, whose practices coalesce through collaging worlds shaped by lived experience, memory, and visual expression.



    Howell Middle School South Players presents Disney's "The Lion King JR."

    (HOWELL, NJ) -- Howell Middle School South Players presents Disney's The Lion King JR. from March 20-21, 2026 at the high school. Based on the landmark Broadway musical directed by Julie Taymor and Disney's beloved animated classic, this abridged version captures the heart, spirit, and spectacle of the world’s most successful stage show.



    Theater To Go presents the Psychological Thriller "Gaslight" at Kelsey Theatre

    (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Theater To Go presents Gaslight, Patrick Hamilton's gripping Victorian psychological thriller, at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College. Performances run weekends from January 30 through February 8, 2026.



    Ocean Casino Resort Celebrated Grand Opening of Ocean's 18 Mini Golf & Bar with "Shooter McGavin" actor

    (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean's 18 Mini Golf & Bar officially opened its doors at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on January 17, 2026 following a grand opening celebration with a special appearance by actor Christopher McDonald, aka "Shooter McGavin" in Happy Gilmore, and also known for his role on HBO Max's Hacks.







     




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    Joe

    Joe Cirotti Trio

    Tuesday, January 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm
    Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
    30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631



    Jazz

    Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

    Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm
    State Theatre New Jersey
    15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



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    The Growing Stage presents Charlotte's Web - All Youth Production

    Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm
    The Historic Palace Theatre
    7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857



    NYC

    NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents "Copper Kettle" and "1756-Making America"

    Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm
    Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church
    5 Lewis Place, Closter, NJ 07624



    Lee

    Lee Brice: Acoustic

    Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 8:00pm
    State Theatre New Jersey
    15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901