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Grounds For Sculpture and Third Way Cultural Alliance to Present an Intimate Evening of Art and Music on July 18th

(HAMILTON, NJ) -- Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) and Third Way Cultural Alliance announce a special evening celebrating the power of creative freedom through music, art and conversation. "Creative Freedom: A Salon Experience featuring Marshall Allen, Salvador Jiménez-Flores and Jamaaladeen Tacuma," will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.





 

"An Evening With Dan and Laura" - A Behind the Scenes Look at Vivid Stage's First Feature Film

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at the Oakes Center, will host "An Evening with Dan and Laura" on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 8:00pm. The evening will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Vivid's feature film: A Relative Comedy. Director Laura Ekstrand and Composer Dan Crisci will talk about what went into making the company's first feature.



Skyline Theatre Company presents Shakespeare on the Porch with "Much Ado About Nothing"

(BLOOMFIELD, NJ) -- Skyline Theatre Company presents Much Ado About Nothing with performances July 17-18, 2026 as part of its Shakespeare on the Porch series. The Bard's ultimate rom-com comes to life on the porch of the Oakeside Mansion.



Local Author Marci Mazzarotto to Celebrate Launch of "The Jersey Shore on Film" book in Asbury Park on July 18th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Marci Mazzarotto, associate professor of communication at Georgian Court University, will celebrate the release of her new book, The Jersey Shore on Film, with a public launch event on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Parlor Gallery in downtown Asbury Park.



West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts is kicking off another season of free, family-friendly entertainment with the return of its popular Summer Music and More concert series. This year's series features three evenings of live music, local talent and hands-on art activities for all ages, offering the perfect way to enjoy summer with family, friends and neighbors.





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The Trenton Film Society presents Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories

(TRENTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Trenton Film Society will present a special program for children 8+, in partnership with the renowned New York International Children's Film Festival. Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language. With roots in history and tradition, these films share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being young and Black while underscoring the vibrancy of Black storytelling.



DePue Brothers Band to Bring "Grassical" Music to Sewell

(SEWELL, NJ) -- Music at Bunker Hill welcomes the DePue Brothers Band on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00pm. In a departure from the series' customary chamber music fare, the DePue Brothers Band has long coined their music with the term "grassical," the combination of bluegrass with jazz, blues, rock, folk, and classical.



Liberty Harbor's Zeppelin Hall is a Great Place to Watch the World Cup Final

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- With the FIFA World Cup field narrowed from 48 teams to the final four contenders, Jersey City's Zeppelin Hall is inviting soccer fans to gather for the remaining games of the FIFA World Cup - including the Final on July 19th.



Summer Jazz: Drummer Joe Farnsworth and Special Guests at William Paterson

by Jay Sweet
published 2026-07-01

For more than three decades, Joe Farnsworth has been one of the most admired drummers in modern jazz, revered for his superb technique, driving swing, and unwavering commitment to the jazz tradition. A Massachusetts native mentored by legendary drummers Alan Dawson, Arthur Taylor, and Jimmy Lovelace, Farnsworth has appeared on nearly 400 recordings and performed with an astonishing array of jazz masters, including McCoy Tyner, Benny Golson, Pharoah Sanders, Cedar Walton, Harold Mabern, and Wynton Marsalis. He is also a founding member of the acclaimed hard bop collective, One for All, alongside longtime musical associates tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trombonist Steve Davis, the late trumpeter Jim Rotondi, and pianist David Hazeltine.



"Chip and Gus" - a comedy with balls comes to Florham Park on July 20th

(FLORHAM PARK, NJ) -- On Monday, July 20, 2026, Chip and Gus, a comedy with balls will be presented at The Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory. The play is performed, directed, and created by John Ahlin & Christopher Patrick Mullen. Showtime is 7:30pm.







FEATURED EVENTS


FREE SUMMER MOVIE! Lilo & Stitch

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 10:30am
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ
 

FREE SUMMER MOVIE! Lilo & Stitch

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 6:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ