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The Newton Theatre presents Comedian Pete Correale
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Comedian Pete Correale will perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00pm. Pete is the funniest guy at the party who somehow snuck onto the country's biggest comedy stages.

Mosaic Dance Theatre Company Premieres Cassandra: An Ongoing Tragedy in October
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Audiences worldwide recently rediscovered Homer's timeless heroes from The Odyssey in movie theaters this year. Mosaic Dance Theater Company continues that theme in October with the world premiere of Cassandra: An Ongoing Tragedy, a bold reinterpretation of ancient Greek mythology through the lens of modern tragedy.

American Theater Group to present "Destroying David" talkback with Newark Museum of Art on October 16th
(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will present a talkback session in partnership with The Newark Museum of Art following the Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:00pm performance of Destroying David at the DMK Theater at the Union Arts Center. The event will be moderated by ATG Producing Artistic Director Charlotte Cohn who will be joined by Museum employees and playwright Jason Odell Williams who is also starring in the production. All are welcome to attend and reservations are not necessary.

Lomotion Live Presents "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Live Shadowcast Experience in Boonton on October 16th
(BOONTON, NJ) -- Get ready to do the Time Warp again! Lomotion Live is bringing a live, immersive shadowcast experience of The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the Parsippany Arts Center on October 16, 2026 at 8:00pm, with doors opening at 7:30pm.

Old Library Theatre presents "The Hello Girls" in October
(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre presents The Hello Girls across two weekends from October 16-25, 2026 at the George Frey Performing Arts Center. From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz, this musical chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by history.

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State Theatre New Jersey presents "The Sixties Show"
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sixties Show on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Sixties Show, a popular, award-winning Off-Broadway show, is a high-energy, multimedia, immersive experience that celebrates the inspirational, entertaining, and historically significant music and events of the 1960s.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Netflix Special Taping of Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents a Netflix Special Taping of the new show, Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour on Thursday, October 29, 2026 with performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets are $40.

The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm. You may know the name Curtis Salgado as the man often called "The Original Blues Brother." And there’s a fascinating reason for that...

Union County Performing Arts Center presents Brian McKnight on Saturday
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Brian McKnight in Concert on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Brian has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history and is one of the most consistent and enduring R&B artists today.

MPAC presents Ghostbusters in Concert on Sunday
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Get ready to experience Ghostbusters like never before! On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Ghostbusters in Concert with the music performed on stage by an orchestra. Showtime is 7:00pm.
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Milcah Bassel: "Imaginal Cells"
by Tris McCall
Milcah Bassel is fascinated by absence. Nevertheless, the objects she creates have true presence.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bummer" by the dt's
by Bob Makin
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Bummer," the latest single from the Central Jersey band the dt's.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle
by Bob Makin
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" from "A Stranger By Design," the latest album by Jake Thistle.

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