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Events This Week in New Jersey:
May 28 to June 4, 2024

originally published: 05/28/2024

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from May 28 to June 4, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Music, Theatre, Dance, Film, Kids, Community, Event Listings.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Thursday, May 30 - State Theatre New Jersey presents YES Epics & Classics featuring Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present YES Epics & Classics Featuring Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$79.

2024 New Jersey International Film Festival to Take Place May 31st to June 9th. (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 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival which marks their 29th Anniversary. The NJIFF will be taking place on the Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between May 31 - June 9, 2024 and will be a hybrid one as they will be presenting it online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.




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Friday, May 31 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Matt Mathews. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Matt Mathews on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 8:00pm. Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Matt is a stand-up comedian, social media star, farmer, and multi-award-winning boudoir photographer.

MPAC's 10th Annual Spring Musical - Disney's Beauty and the Beast. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast across five performances from May 31-June 2, 2024. The show will be directed by Cathy Roy, MPAC Education Director, with music direction by Charles Santoro. Trend Motors returns as the lead sponsor for the third consecutive year.

Remember Jones & Gaby Albo Star in "Evita" at Axelrod PAC. (DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center (APAC) will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita for 16 performances from May 31 to June 16, 2024. Asbury Park-based rock and soul singer Remember Jones will star as Che and Gaby Albo, fresh off her starring role as Gloria Estefan in the National Tour of Broadway's On Your Feet, takes the title role of Eva Peron. The production is directed by José Zayas with choreography by Kelsey Burns and music direction by Michael Gilch, who will conduct the live 10-piece orchestra.

Friday, May 31 - Axelrod Performing Arts Center hosts An Evening of Art and Theater with a Latin Flair. (DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Enjoy an evening of art and theater with a Latin flair on Friday, May 31 with the opening of a new art installation titled "Galeria de Bellas Artes." Located at the Gallery on Grant inside the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, this unique showcase of NJ artists of Hispanic descent will coincide with the opening night of the hit musical Evita.

Saturday, June 1 - bergenPAC presents YES – Epics, Classics & More featuring Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents YES – Epics, Classics & More featuring Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. Jon Anderson is one of the most recognizable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES.

Saturday, June 1 - All That Jazz Series at Hamilton Stage presents Stanley Jordan: Stanley plays The Grateful Dead. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- As part of their new All That Jazz series at Hamilton Stage, UCPAC, WBGO, & Smooth Jazz NJ Present: Stanley Jordan: Stanley Plays The Grateful Dead on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He will perform shows at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.




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Saturday, June 1 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. Jersey Talent—hosted by Claudio Mir and Sarah Ferreira—is a new talent show in New Jersey for ages 5-25. Ten finalists, including singers, dancers, a pianist, a rock band, and more, will perform live at the historic State Theatre. The winner of Jersey Talent wins a spot as a featured performer at the New Brunswick Heart Festival on August 10. Tickets are $15.

Saturday, June 1 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Kinderhook. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Kinderhook on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 7:30pm. Formerly known as Kinderhook Creek, this renowned NJ country rock ensemble earned a strong following via years of performing throughout its home state and the Northeast. The band reunited about seven years ago and is still going strong.

Saturday, June 1 - McCarter Theatre presents Chris Botti. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents GRAMMY award-winner Chris Botti on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. With a career spanning over two decades, Botti has enchanted audiences worldwide, earning him a treasure trove of accolades on his way to becoming the best-selling instrumental artist in the United States.

MUSIC

11th Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival to Take Place May 29th to June 2nd. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Riverview Jazz has been bringing all varieties of jazz music to the residents of Jersey City and Hudson County for well over ten years. This year's Jersey City Jazz Festival is not only expected to be the largest event ever, featuring 40 performances over 5 days with upwards of 20,000 patrons expected, but it is the most musically diverse to date.

Thursday, May 30 - Prudential Center presents Diljit Dosanjh. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Punjabi music mogul Diljit Dosanjh announced his Dil-Luminati Tour, taking him to stadiums and arenas across North America this year. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will make a stop at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Thursday, May 30 - Black Box Studios presents Israel Portnoy & Band at Debonair Music Hall. (TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios presents Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm. Hailing from Manchester, UK, Israel Portnoy is more than just a musician – he's an artist who weaves soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics into every note he plays.

Thursday, May 30 - New Jersey Symphony Presents "Epic Scores of John Williams and More!". (NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony will present four performances of "Epic Scores of John Williams and More!," featuring well-known and well-loved themes from the Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises as well as some of the most famous musical moments in movie history. Performances take place May 30 through June 2, 2024 in Newark, Red Bank, and New Brunswick venues.

Saturday, June 1 - The Newton Theatre presents Andy Summers of the Police. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Andy Summers, will bring his multi-media show, The Cracked Lens and a Missing String, to The Newton Theatre on Saturday June 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. Best known for his work with The Police, Andy Summers has enthralled music fans with his unique talent since entering the music scene in the late 1960s.

Saturday, June 1 - NJPAC presents a 70's Soul Jam with The Stylistics, The Delfonics, The Manhattans, and Peaches & Herb. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening of 70's Soul Jam with some of the most timeless and most significant groups of the 70's - The Stylistics, The Delfonics, The Manhattans, and Peaches & Herb on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8:00pm.




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Sunday, June 2 - Alanis Morissette, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and Morgan Wade to Play Shows in Camden & Holmdel. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette announced 31 North America shows for The Triple Moon Tour. Following her 2021-2022 record breaking global tour celebrating 25 years of Jagged Little Pill, this new tour will feature special guest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icon Joan Jett & the Blackhearts along with support from Morgan Wade. Locally, the tour comes to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 and the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

THEATRE

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder". (MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) will open their 62nd season with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, marking the theatre's first musical in over a decade. Performances will run from May 15 through June 9, 2024 at FM Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University.

Lantern Theater Company to Close 30th Anniversary Season with William Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors". (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Lantern Theater Company will close its 30th anniversary season with The Comedy of Errors, part of the company's ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students. Lantern Artistic Director Charles McMahon directs an ensemble cast of Lantern veterans, including Morgan Charéce Hall, J Hernandez, Dave Johnson, Brian McCann, Lee Minora, Kishia Nixon, Matteo Scammell, and Zach Valdez. The Comedy of Errors runs Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, June 16, 2024, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City Philadelphia.

Luna Stage presents "Queen of the Night". (WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage presents Queen of the Night by travis tate, directed by Lucas Pinner, running Thursdays-Sundays May 16 to June 9, 2024. Billed as "a story of queerness, Blackness, masculinity and the challenges of camping with family," this honest, funny, heartwarming play explores themes of family, history, and reconciliation.

Brundage Park Playhouse presents Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park". (RANDOLPH, NJ) -- Brundage Park playhouse presents Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park across two weekends (May 24-26 and May 31 - June 2, 2024). The play is about Paul and Corie Bratter - newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick...

Music Mountain Theatre presents "Sweet Charity". (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) presents Sweet Charity, the classic 1966 musical, weekends from May 24 to June 9, 2024. It is the seventh mainstage show of MMT's 2024 season.

Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Fences" by August Wilson. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company presents Fences by August Wilson from May 29 through June 9, 2024 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). Experience the transformative power of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece, directed by Crossroad's Artistic Director, Ricardo Khan.

Surflight Theatre presents "Million Dollar Quartet". (BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre will open their 75th Season of Broadway at the Beach with Million Dollar Quartet from May 30 through June 16, 2024. If you grew up listening to any of the hitmakers that were discovered by Sam Phillips, you won't want to miss out on seeing Million Dollar Quartet - a musical based on the auspicious meeting between four of the greatest rockers of all time in 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis. The men were Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, and for one night only they jammed together.

Gateway Playhouse presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - the first musical of its 2024 mainstage season - across two weekends, May 31 to June 2 and June 7-9. Joseph features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The production will be double cast at Gateway will performances are at 7:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with 2:00pm matinees on Sundays.

Kelsey Theatre presents "Bright Star" - the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Musical. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Get ready for a captivating, toe-tapping journey through the American South when Maurer Productions OnStage presents the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical Bright Star May 31-June 9, 2024 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.

Hackensack Performing Arts Center presents Robert Creighton: What a Character!. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center presents Robert Creighton: What a Character! on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. The award-winning actor will share songs and stories from his Broadway journey. A show for the whole family!

American Theater Group to Honor Tony Award-Winner Michele Pawk at Annual Gala. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will honor Tony Award-winning actress Michele Pawk at its annual Gala Benefit on Sunday, June 2nd, at the Hamilton Stage in Rahway.

DANCE

Sunday, June 2 - Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre presents Feria de Sevilla. (WOODBRIDGE, NJ) -- Join New Jersey's premier Spanish & Flamenco Dance Company, the critically acclaimed Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 2:30pm to 6:00pm (rain date: Sunday, June 9) as it transports you, your friends and family to the famous Spanish fair, La Feria de Sevilla at the Parker Press Park. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors, sights, sounds, tastes and smells of Spain. Admission to this colorful and exciting festival is free!

FILM

Sunday, June 2 - Two Enthralling Animation Shorts screen at the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival on Sunday, June 2!. Much like similar filmmaking forms, stop-motion filmmaking requires careful consideration and planning from those who choose to utilize it. The product is a beautiful testament to the film’s story and its makers if done successfully. For the case of the cinematically stunning Tennis, Oranges directed by Sean Pecknold, and enchanting and enthralling Judy’s Garden, directed by Evie Metz, this is incontestably the case.

Sunday, June 2 - Inspiring documentary Along the Rail premieres at the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival!. Art can portray many things and occupy many mediums. Some artists utilize subjects such as cities, animals, and people. For Craig Wallace Dale, this choice of subject has ranged over the years and currently rests with railroad track graffiti. Jonathan Harkel’s Along the Rail displays and honors this longer-than-three-decade journey.

Monday, June 3 - See Shore War Hero's Documentary at Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Beach Branch. (POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library proudly invites you to a showing of Oh, Johnny, the thrilling and poignant documentary of D-Day survivor John Santillo at the OCL Point Pleasant Beach Branch, on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm.

KIDS




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Saturday, June 1 - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "The Velveteen Rabbit". (MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents The Velveteen Rabbit, the timeless classic by Margery Williams, on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am. Join them for a heartwarming retelling of the beloved story of a toy rabbit’s quest to become real through the power of love and devotion.

COMMUNITY

Friday, May 31 - Princeton Community Pride Picnic Returns for its 4th year. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The fourth annual Princeton Community Pride Picnic will take place on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at Hinds Plaza (65 Witherspoon Street) located outside the Princeton Public Library. This kickoff to Pride Month in Princeton is for all ages, and will create a joyful, welcoming, safe space for everyone who attends. In the event of rain, the picnic will move inside the library.

Saturday, June 1 - 3rd Annual Steampunk Alchemy Fest to Take Place in Mount Olive. (MOUNT OLIVE TWP, NJ) -- Vasa Park in Mount Olive is well known for its ties to the Scandinavian community and its many cultural events, but on Saturday, June 1, 2024, it will take a different direction when it hosts its 3rd Annual Steampunk Alchemy Fest.

Saturday, June 1 - Bridges Teen Program presents the 1st Annual Camden Youth Art Festival. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- The Bridges Teen Program proudly presents the 1st Annual Camden Youth Art Festival on Saturday, June 1, 2024 -- a celebration of creativity and community. Join them at The Neighborhood Center (278 Kaighns Avenue) in Camden for an unforgettable day filled with art, music, food, and fun! The event runs from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

Monday, June 3 - Honor D-Day and War Hero Bud Lomell at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- D-Day, the military operation credited with turning the tide of World War II, has a pivotal Jersey Shore connection in the fearless actions of Leonard "Bud" Lomell (1920-2011). Join Toms River Township Historian J. Mark Mutter, Esq. for "The 80th Anniversary of D-Day and Ocean County Hero Bud Lomell" at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch on Monday, June 3. The event begins at 6:30pm.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Tuesday, May 28 @ 7:30pm - Don Was and the Pan Detroit Ensemble at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Tuesday, May 28 @ 7:30pm - Voice and the Violin at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Wednesday, May 29 @ 7:30pm - Paul Anka – Seven Decades Tour at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Wednesday, May 29 @ 7:30pm - Jeff Leeson at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Wednesday, May 29 @ 7:30pm - Choice at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Thursday, May 30 @ 6:00pm - GA-20 at Stanhope House, 45 Main Street, Stanhope

Thursday, May 30 @ 7:30pm - National Theatre: Broadcast in HD - The Motive and the Cue at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

Thursday, May 30 @ 7:30pm - The Linda Ronstadt Experience at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Thursday, May 30 @ 7:30pm - Choice at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Thursday, May 30 @ 8:00pm - Yes Epics & Classics featuring Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Friday, May 31 @ 10:00am - Joe Holiday's Reading Rocks Magic Show at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Friday, May 31 @ 7:00pm - That Motown Band at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, May 31 @ 7:00pm - FILM IS DEAD. LONG LIVE FILM! – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM! at New Jersey International Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick

Friday, May 31 @ 7:00pm - Evita at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Friday, May 31 @ 7:30pm - MPAC's 10th Annual Spring Musical Production: Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Friday, May 31 @ 8:00pm - Eric D'Alessandro at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Friday, May 31 @ 8:00pm - Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Friday, May 31 @ 8:00pm - Matt Mathews at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, May 31 @ 8:00pm - Choice at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, June 1 @ 2:00pm - MPAC's 10th Annual Spring Musical Production: Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, June 1 @ 2:00pm - Choice at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, June 1 @ 2:00pm - Evita at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Saturday, June 1 @ 2:30pm - Frankie Cirell and His Orchestra star in The Magic of Tony Bennett at Sieminski Theater, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge

Saturday, June 1 @ 5:00pm - Altona, Shame on You – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 5PM! at New Jersey International Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick

Saturday, June 1 @ 7:00pm - UCPAC, WBGO, & Smooth Jazz New Jersey Present: Stanley Jordan: Stanley Plays The Grateful Dead at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center, 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway

Saturday, June 1 @ 7:00pm - The Featherweight – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM! at New Jersey International Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick

Saturday, June 1 @ 7:30pm - MPAC's 10th Annual Spring Musical Production: Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, June 1 @ 7:30pm - Frankie Cirell and His Orchestra star in The Magic of Tony Bennett at Sieminski Theater, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge

Saturday, June 1 @ 7:30pm - The British Invasion Years: A 60’s Musical Revolution at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, June 1 @ 7:30pm - Kinderhook at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, June 1 @ 8:00pm - Chris Botti at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, June 1 @ 8:00pm - Uncle Vinnie's Presents Bobby Collins at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Saturday, June 1 @ 8:00pm - Choice at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Saturday, June 1 @ 8:00pm - The B Street Band: A Tribute to the Boss at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel

Saturday, June 1 @ 8:00pm - Jersey Talent at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, June 1 @ 8:00pm - Eric D'Alessandro at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Saturday, June 1 @ 8:00pm - Evita at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Saturday, June 1 @ 8:00pm - YES – Epics, Classics & More featuring Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Saturday, June 1 @ 8:00pm - The Breakers at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Saturday, June 1 @ 8:00pm - Epic Scores of John Williams and More! at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, June 1 @ 9:30pm - UCPAC, WBGO, & Smooth Jazz New Jersey Present: Stanley Jordan: Stanley Plays The Grateful Dead at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center, 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway

Sunday, June 2 @ 12:00pm - MPAC's 10th Annual Spring Musical Production: Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Sunday, June 2 @ 2:00pm - Choice at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Sunday, June 2 @ 2:00pm - Joel Zelnik Trio at Grunin Center - Studio Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Sunday, June 2 @ 3:00pm - New Jersey Symphony presents Epic Scores of John Williams and More! at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Sunday, June 2 @ 3:00pm - Evita at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Sunday, June 2 @ 5:00pm - Shorts Program #1 – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 5PM! at New Jersey International Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick

Sunday, June 2 @ 5:30pm - MPAC's 10th Annual Spring Musical Production: Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Sunday, June 2 @ 7:00pm - Crossing The River, FIRE TOWER, I Still Love You – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM! at New Jersey International Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick

Sunday, June 2 @ 7:00pm - Leonid & Friends Performing the Music of Chicago and More! at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Sunday, June 2 @ 7:00pm - An Evening with Esperanza Spalding at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Sunday, June 2 @ 7:00pm - Reverend Horton Heat & The Surfrajettes at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Monday, June 3 @ 7:00pm - Paul Anka: Seven Decades Tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Tuesday, June 4 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow at Monmouth University - The Great Hall, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

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Erth’s

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live!

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
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Stories

Stories of a Lifetime Workshop for Union County Seniors – UCPAC Legacy Arts Club

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
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Visiting

Visiting Writers: Akhil Sharma – Visiting Writer

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Monmouth University - The Great Hall
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: community

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The

The Drew Forum presents: Al Franken

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Giancarlo

Giancarlo Esposito

Tuesday, February 04, 2025 @ 4:30pm
Kean Stage - North Avenue Academic Building
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
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EVENT PREVIEWS

Dan

Dan Aubrey to give a talk on Joseph Bonaparte at Trenton City Museum

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The life and loves of noted area 19th century beauty Annette Savage will be the topic of a talk Saturday, February 9, 2025 at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. Titled "Le Jeu de l'Amour," the program, led by journalist and writer Dan Aubrey, will explore how Napoleon’s brother and former King of Spain, Joseph Bonaparte, and his American mistress, Annette Savage, found passion and pain in the Trenton and Bordentown region of New Jersey. The event runs from from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.



Monmouth

Monmouth County Park System to Hold Annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on March 9th

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2025. This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck.



Exploring

Exploring American Literature of the 1800s with Cape May Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May's Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer hosts three 1.5-hour interactive online seminars via Zoom this March that delve into American literature of the Victorian age. "The Concord Gang" on Monday, March 10, 2025 highlights Emerson, Thoreau and Alcott. "The Amherst Gang" on Monday, March 17, 2025 features Emily Dickinson and Helen Hunt Jackson. "The Fear Gang" on Monday, March 24, 2025 delves into Hawthorne, Poe and Melville.



Zuzu

Zuzu African Acrobats to Perform Shows at RVCC Theatre

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present the crazy contortions and gravity-defying stunts of the Zuzu African Acrobats on Friday, February 21, 2025.



Steampunk

Steampunk Alchemy Fest presents the Clockwork Cupid Burlesque Cabaret

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Steampunk is coming to New Hope and taking over Dharma Bums Bar with the Clockwork Cupid Burlesque Cabaret presented by Steampunk Alchemy Fest on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. The event features Music by A Halo Called Fred; Burlesque by Holly Ween, Esmerelda May, and Jaeda; Sideshow by Lady Gypsy Professional Monstrosity; and Comedy by John Minus.