From Somerset County Park Commission: Somerset County Park Commission Leonard J. Buck Garden will begin celebrating the coming of Spring by hosting the annual “Art & Photography Exhibit” focusing on the beauty of the diverse moods and seasons of Leonard J. Buck Garden. The Exhibit will be presented in the Leonard J. Buck Garden Visitor’s Center at 11 Layton Road, Far Hills, New Jersey, and will be open Tuesday, February 19 through Friday, March 22, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday to Friday only. There will be a special weekend viewing on Saturday, March 9 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M. Admission is free on all days. Creative works on display will feature the Leonard J. Buck Garden as seen through the eyes of a wide range of talented individuals, from dedicated hobbyists to working professionals. The photographs and paintings show the Garden from many perspectives, from sweeping landscape views to portraits of individual flowers. The work of more than forty artists and photographers will be displayed. Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a 13-acre alpine and woodland garden situated in the wooded stream valley. The […]

Our all new, feature Spring musical, “Take Me Away,” transports our audiences to the bustling city of London for a one of a kind, immersive dinner theatre experience! Upon arriving in our dining room, a host of lively street performers will greet you and set the scene as if you are on the bustling streets of Covent Garden, London. When the stage show begins, you will be joined by world-famous sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, and his trusted mate, Dr. Watson, on a hilarious musical quest to solve one of his most baffling adventures… the mystery of love! A mind reader, mysterious countess, and magician are just a few of the suspects in this musical farce. Backed by a live orchestra, our cast of talented actors will sing and dance throughout this laugh-filled, lively show, while audience members may find they hold the clues to solving the mystery right on their own dining room tables!  Book your tickets now for an “overseas” trip of a lifetime and join us for this exciting Playhouse premier! TICKET PRICING INCLUDES SHOW, TABLE-SERVED MEAL, DESSERT BUFFET, COFFEE OR HOT TEA, TAX AND GRATUITY More info

From Visual Arts Center of New Jersey and Summit House: Our Art to Table events are for anyone who loves inspiring art and delicious food! Join us on Wednesday, March 20, for a tour of our winter exhibitions followed by a special prix fixe 2-course menu at Summit House Restaurant + Bar, in Downtown Summit. Bring your friends and enjoy a day of fine art and fine food! More information

World Premiere By Obie Award winner Martin Moran Directed By Carolyn Cantor MARION HUBER THEATER “Martin Moran is a graceful, witty, perceptive writer, remarkably brave, free of self-pity—his spirit, manifest on every page, is discerning and generous to the point of radiance.” —Tony Kushner, author of Angels in America, on The Tricky Part When Margret Flynn’s health begins to fail, her son Theodore returns to their Catskills home after many years away. And so, a family’s reckoning begins. Long unsettled hurts rise up and we bear witness to the enduring power of kinship—the longing to love in the face of unstoppable change. Playwright Martin Moran performed his solo plays The Tricky Part and All the Rage in repertory at Two River Theater in 2014, at which time Theo, his first play for other actors, was commissioned by the Theater. Carolyn Cantor will direct this world-premiere production. More info

From 4th Annual SOMA Film Festival Friends of the Fest: Now in our 4th season we have expanded the festivities to 6 days and nights from March 20-24 that will include independent films from near and far, filmmaker Q and A’s, an opening night party, a short script(s) reading, and free screening at Seton Hall University. We will offer 16 programs in total that will include our shorts/feature programs that will highlight amazing indie film, our Kids, Local Teen, Seton Hall and Locals feature and short programs and a few more suprises along the way. The Friends of the Fest VIP pass will save you some serious money, as the total cost of these events is over $150. The Friends of the FestVIP pass will also include the opening night party on Friday, 3/22 that includes food and drink followed by a few films to satisfy your cinematic palate. Besides the opening night party we will not include alcohol with the cost of your VIP Pass, it will be sold seperately at a modest cost. Free popcorn and water will be served, and treats will be available to all attendees of the Kids Program(s) courtesy of the Able Baker. Date […]

From Prudential Center: truTv’s the Impractical Jokers starring the Tenderloins will be bringing their world comedy tour to Prudential Center March 20 at 7:30 p.m. The Tenderloins, is a New York-based comedy troupe, whose four members – Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano – are the creators, executive producers, and stars of truTV’s hit series, Impractical Jokers. Now in its seventh season, Impractical Jokers follows The Tenderloins as they coerce one another into doing public pranks while being filmed by hidden cameras. With each new season, the show continues to take dares to outrageous levels with new over-the-top hijinks. More information

From the Montclair Literary Festival: Montclair Literary Festival will be held March 21 – 24 2019. Succeed2gether launched the Montclair Literary Festival in 2017 to engage the entire community in a celebration of reading, books, and Montclair’s vibrant and diverse literary scene. Past Festivals have featured celebrated authors such as Patti Smith, Trevor Noah, Paul Auster, Anna Quindlen, Thomas Friedman, Tom Perrotta, Meg Wolitzer, Wesley Lowery, Jonathan Alter, Min Jin Lee, and many more. There is a full program of FREE book talks, panel discussions, author signings, workshops and children’s activities. Our 2019 program includes Jennifer Egan, Joyce Carol Oates, Nathan Englander, Dani Shapiro, Christina Baker Kline, Wayétu Moore, Megan Abbott, David Ebershoff, Sergio De La Pava and Tressie McMillan Cottom, as well as YA/Childrens’ authors Gayle Forman, Esther Friesner, Gae Polisner, Arvin Ahmadi and Marc Aronson. We are revealing some authors as part of our 24 days of the Montclair Literary Festival. If you want to see who we have revealed you can follow us on social media or see our Authors page. For more information on what Succeed2gether does, see here.

From The Boat House at Mercer Lake: Join us, April 21st for our Easter Brunch! $45 per adult plus 20% administrative fee and NJ Sales Tax, $30 for children 5-12, 4 and under are complimentary. Bar is separate pricing Please call Sonya at 609 964 4607 or Kenzi at 609 201 2098 for reservations. Credit card needed to hold reservation. More information

From Mayo PAC: Cat & Nat: #MOMTRUTHS Live, Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 PM Hilarious best friends and online sensations Cat and Nat share their ultra-real and just a bit R-rated dispatches from the mom trenches. From what not to eat a few days postpartum (chicken wings) to the most effective ways to avoid post-partum sex, Cat & Nat’s newest book and new live show, Mom Truths, is everything no one will tell you about having kids. Adults only Tickets start at $25.

Frida Kahlo: Dreams, Demons and Devotion March 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Frida Kahlo’s paintings illustrate the anguish and passion of a fascinating and complicated life. The astonishing works of this Mexican and feminist icon will be looked at through the lens of her ethnicity, disabilities and political activism. In addition, this talk will prepare you well for the Brooklyn Museum of Art’s exhibition Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving, on view from February 8 until May 12. JANET MANDEL is an award-winning art history educator. Black Box Theatre CHS $20

Historic Bordentown City Restaurant Week will be held March 22 -29. Various venues & menus. Enjoy all that Bordentown City’s restaurants have to offer with prix fixe. Casual and Fine Dining options. Reservations strongly encouraged.

From Columbia High School: Free Concert Featuring US Army Jazz Ambassadors March 22 at 7 p.m. at Columbia High School in Maplewood. The Jazz Ambassadors is the United States Army’s premier big band. They have performed in all 50 states as well Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and Europe, and in joint concerts with the Boston Pops, National Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and at Carnegie Hall. Concerts include something for everyone, from classic big band standards to instrumental and vocal solo features, patriotic favorites, contemporary jazz works, and original compositions. For this concert only, several Columbia High School jazz musicians will sit in with the band! While the concert is free, you must have a ticket to attend. Please print out your ticket and present it at the show. Get tickets

From Biddy O’Malley’s & Kimchi Smoke BBQ: Biddy O’Malley’s and Kimchi Smoke BBQ are pleased to announce their first ever popup event, BIDDY CHO MALLEY’S, which will be held at Biddy O’Malley’s in Englewood (36 N Van Brunt Street) on Friday, March 22 from 8:30pm till midnight. Kimchi Smoke owner and pitmaster Robert Austin Cho will be debuting all new menu items from his upcoming Little Ferry location — the shop will open sometime this April at the newly constructed H-Mart — all of which will be available for the first time at the popup. Biddy’s Executive Chef Wilson Lindemann has put the finishing touches on the new Biddy’s Loaded Potato Tornado, a version of the popular street food, which will be served during the event as well. More information  

From Halfway There: A Reading Series in Montclair, NJ: Join us for our FREE Lit Fest event showcasing New Jersey local and emerging voices: Marina Antropow Cramer, Richard Klin, Johnny Lorenz, Dawn Raffel, and Frank Rubino. Start your morning at the festival with these inspiring writers! More information

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on March 23 at 1 pm. Skyline Drive will be CLOSED from Fieldstone Drive to Erskine Road from 12:30 pm until approximately 2:30 pm. More information

WheatonArts hosts the New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Stages Festival on March 23 at 2 p.m. with a special production of “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” presented by Surflight Theatre. FREE and open to the public, this show is appropriate for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. In this delightful adaptation of Judith Viorst’s popular book, Alexander’s rather trying life is set to music and brings to the stage one of America’s most spirited characters. Alexander’s struggles with life’s daily dramas will not only entertain but educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters, encouraging them to share their feelings and to realize that everybody has bad days sometimes. Admission is FREE, part of the WheatonArts “Family Days! Presented by PNC Arts Alive!” program. To register for your free seats to the show, click here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4716455 To learn more about The New Jersey Theatre Alliance and the Stages Festival, visit the following links: www.njtheatrealliance.org and www.stagesfestival.org Location: 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ 08332

From The Brook: The Brook is also excited to introduce our Feature Movie Showcase. Starting with Ghostbusters ( March 9th ) Mary Poppins (March 10), Hard Day’s Night ( March 23rd), Casablanca (March 24).. Visit our website for tickets and showtimes. Be sure to check our website for our movie lineup throughout the year! More information

From Centenary Stage Company: Since 1998, the Bessie Award nominated company Darrah Carr has brought a bold new twist to conventional Irish Dance. Artistic Director Darrah Carr has also created a sensational and unique blend of traditional Irish step and contemporary modern dance she calls ModERIN: a playful combination of the words modern (dance) and ERIN (an Irish American reference to Ireland). This mixed repertoire program of traditional Irish music and dance include featured cast members Billy Elliot star Trent Kowalik and longtime Riverdance cast member Timothy Kochka. The programs have a live music component and feature champion Irish step dancers who have garnered awards at numerous competitions on both the national and international circuit. Special pre-show presentation by An Clar School of Irish Dance! Performance Time: Saturday, March 23 at 8PM at Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center More information

From Delaware River’s Chamber of Commerce: The 10th Annual Delaware River Town’s Restaurant Week is a five-day regional celebration showcasing the incredible talent and diverse flavor of our valley’s rich cuisine. For the 10th Anniversary, participating restaurants are expanding to showcase their chefs, local farmers, brewers, winemakers, and more! Whether you are seeking fine or casual dining, international or local fare, there is something for everyone! From March 24th-28th all are invited to explore and experience the very best of the Delaware River Towns. More information

Comedian Brian Regan performs at Count Basie in Red Bank March 23 at 8 p.m. and March 24 at 7 p.m. From Count Basie: Tickets: $99, $79, $69, $39.50 | Limit 6 tickets per billing address Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year. Brian premiered his seventh hour of comedy, the Netflix special, Brian Regan: Nunchucks And Flamethrowers, on November 21, 2017. This is the first special in a two-special deal with Netflix, joining Brian with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and others in multi-special deals with the leader in worldwide streaming. Brian’s second Netflix special is planned for release in 2019.

John Mulaney & Pete Davidson will take the stage at Bergen PAC March 24 at 7 p.m. From Bergen PAC: John Mulaney got his big break as a writer on Saturday Night Live for six seasons from 2008-12. He has three stand-up comedy specials available on Netflix: New in Town, The Comeback Kid, and his most recent, Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (Emmy® for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for Kid Gorgeous. A current cast member on Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson has also appeared on the MTV shows Wild ‘n Out and Guy Code; Jimmy Kimmel Live; and guest-starred on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Davidson shot his first one-hour stand up special for Comedy Central in 2016 and was named one of Forbes’ 2016 “30 Under 30.” Tickets start at $49.

From StateTheatre NJ: Gladys Knight at State Theatre March 24 at 7:30 p.m. See seven-time Grammy® Award-winner Gladys Knight live in concert! Knight’s hits include “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination,” and “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me.” Knight has enjoyed #1 hits in multiple genres, including Pop, Gospel, R&B, and Adult Contemporary. Knight has also been featured on the small screen in television shows like Empire, 30 Rock, American Idol, and the Lifetime movie, Seasons of Love. In 2012, she joined the cast of ABC’s hit reality competition Dancing with the Stars for season 14, partnering with Tristan MacManus. Tickets start at $45.

From Summit House: David Arthur Vineyards was one of the first “cult cabernets,” a famed group of growers that have thrived on Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley for several decades. Its Elevation 1147 Cabernet continues to be one of Napa’s most-coveted wines. We are thrilled to welcome vineyard owner David Long to Summit House for a dinner and discussion about his passion for and deep experience in California winemaking. The special evening includes a four-course prix fixe meal in our open kitchen dining room and premium wine pairings from David’s exceptional vineyard. The cost is $175 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, and seating is limited. More information

The Indigo Girls will take the stage at the State Theatre March 26 at 8 p.m. From the State Theatre: With over 14 million records sold (including hits such as “Closer to Fine,” ”Galileo,” and “Least Complicated”) Grammy Award®-winning folk rock duo Amy Ray and Emily Saliers “personify what happens when two distinct sensibilities, voices, and worldviews come together to create something transcendently its own.”—Rolling Stone

From the White Eagle Hall:   Mike Gordon (bassist and co-founder of the seminal improvisational rock band Phish) returns with his band in support of new album, OGOGO March 17 at White Eagle Hall. The album was produced by GRAMMY Award winning Shawn Everett (producer behind the boards for a slew of critically-lauded releases—this year alone for The War on Drugs, Grizzly Bear, Broken Social Scene, Perfume Genius, among others). Gordon’s five-piece band includes Scott Murawski, Robert Walter (Greyboy Allstars), John Kimock, and Craig Myers. Tickets start at $30.

From Garden State Kitchen: Have questions about branding, trademarks, intellectual property, contracts, and other legal issues that could impact your business? Join us for our legal and contracting workshop where you will learn from a leader in the field, Danielle M DeFilippis from the law firm Norris McLaughlin. Danielle is a lawyer at the firm who focuses her practice on trademark and copyright infringement, false advertising, contracts, and other key areas for food-based businesses. More information

From the Ryland Inn: Ever wished you could impress that special someone with your own delicious homemade meal? Then you won’t want to miss our bi-monthly cooking classes! Bring a friend, a coworker, or even a date and join our Executive Chef, Chris Albrecht as he instructs a hands on class that are sure to impress! Starts at 7pm. $50 per guestNot inclusive of tax & gratuity  For Reservations, please call908-534-4011   January 17th Chef’s Knife Skills January 31st Stocks and Sauces February 7th Chocolate February 21st Pasta I Intro to handmade pasta March 14th New Orleans March 28th Spring Garden April 11th Pasta II Advanced handmade pasta techniques April 25th Mushrooms May 9th Beef From Argentina to Japan and back to Far Hills NJ May 23rd Cheese June 13th Grilling June 27th Grains July 11th Garlic July 25th Pesto August 8th Saving the Seasons (ferment, canning, smoking, preservation) August 22nd Tomato September 12th Oysters & Shellfish September 26th Tuscany October 10th Risotto and Gnocchi October 24th Italian Desserts November 7th Vegetarian/Vegan November 21st Thanksgiving

From Stone House at Stirling Ridge: March 28th – Bacon + Bourbon. Enjoy a five course dinner paired with a cocktail made from America’s great creation, Bourbon Whiskey.  Save March 28th on your calendars because we’re hosting our annual Bacon and Bourbon dinner! Starts at 7pm • $65 per guest. Call to reserve 908-754-1222 More information

At the height of the craft beer industry rise,The Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival stands unwavering as not only the first, but the epitome of East Coast beverage extravaganzas. The history of unprecedented character, expansive participation and unrivaled entertainment has earned The Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival a consistent spot in the top three Best Beer Festivals in the country voted by USA Today readers. Fan favorites and new surprises will once again fill the Atlantic City Convention Center in hoppy vibes March 29th through March 30th. Tickets start at $20.

From Yes, Chef: Yes, Chef is a pop up supper club BUT our events are called “dinner parties” as we create a more intimate ambiance with a smaller amount of guests who attend for the evening. We set our tables communal style to invoke networking and community amongst our new friends! Every month our events are themed differently; so we create meals that are seasonal, showcasing fellow entrepreneurs (small business owners) in their talents or places of business to promote community and we always have LIVE entertainment for all of our enjoyment! Our goal is to really create a one of a kind experience that will stay with you always and have you wanting to experience our totally new event the very next month with us again! The month of March, as we all know, is a salute to the Irish and we at Yes, Chef thought what a better way to honor them then to recreate some of their traditionally Irish meals. We will also get to enjoy a LIVE lyrical performance of traditional Irish tunes by @Melody _M_Cruz AND a small bonus is our guests get to actually chat/dine with the Chef who creates the entire experience for them. […]

Los Lobos performs at March 30 at 8 p.m. From SOPAC: Los Lobos were already East L.A. neighborhood legends, Sunset Strip regulars and a Grammy Award winning band (Best Mexican-American/Tejano Music Performance) by the time they recorded their major label debut How Will The Wolf Survive? in 1984.   Although the album’s name and title song were inspired by a National Geographic article about real life wolves in the wild, the band— Los Lobos —saw parallels with their struggle to gain mainstream Rock success while maintaining their Mexican roots. Drummer Perez once called their powerhouse mix of Rock, Tex-Mex, Country, Folk, R&B, Blues and traditional Spanish and Mexican music “the soundtrack of the barrio.” Three decades, two more Grammy Awards, a worldwide smash single “La Bamba” and thousands of rollicking performances across the globe later, Los Lobos is surviving and thriving while still jamming with the same raw intensity that they started with back in a garage in 1973. Los Lobos chronicles a key moment of their expansive journey on Disconnected In New York City, a dynamic live album that marks their 40th anniversary and launches their new association with 429 Records. Recorded over two nights in December 2012 at The […]

Smokey Robinson takes the stage at the Borgata in Atlantic City Saturday, March 30 at 8 p.m. Onsale: 12/14/2018 at 10:00 am 4 TICKET LIMIT. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES. TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

From Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts: Alexis Jessica Morrast began singing at the age of three. The youngest of six, this singer/songwriter is a 16-year-old phenom and native of Newark, now residing in Plainfield, New Jersey. She is not only a two-time Amateur Night Winner at The Apollo but also won “Showtime at the Apollo,” which aired on Fox TV and was hosted by Steve Harvey! Not to be complacent, she continued studying and working hard to become the recipient of the 2017 Hot House Magazine “Best Up and Coming Young Artist Award.” Main Stage, Adult $24 Senior $20 Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754

From Taste of Flemington: Mark your calendars! Flemington Restaurant Week is back Sunday, March 31st through Friday April 5th Special 3 Course Prix-Fixe Dinner $25 or $35 Menus and amazing specials for lunch and breakfast. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended. Operating days and hours vary by restaurant, see details below. Join us for a “Taste of Flemington” – there’s so much to enjoy! More information

From South Orange Performing Arts Center: Cyrille Aimée brings her acclaimed show A Sondheim Adventure to the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Hailed for her interpretations of the Sondheim masterworks, Cyrille Aimée brings a jazzy fresh take to the lovely complexities of the legendary composer’s musical theatre masterpieces, and makes them sparkle anew. Winner of the 2012 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition, Cyrille Aimée, has a wealth of experiences in her young life that have shaped her sound and love of music.  She ventured from singing on street corners in Europe to dazzling audiences at the world’s most prestigious Jazz festivals; from sneaking out to sing in gypsy encampments in her native France to acting on Broadway; from singing Sondheim alongside Bernadette Peters to sharing her story in a TEDx talk; from braving the notoriously tough audiences at New York’s Apollo Theatre to being called a “rising star in the galaxy of Jazz singers” by The New York Times. More information

Harlan Coben Visits Words Bookstore in Maplewood April 3 Wednesday, April 3 — 7:00 pm [words] Bookstore and Harlan Coben reunite for a new event on April 3. Full details to be announced soon. Inquire at info@wordsbookstore.com

From Stone House at Stirling Ridge: Ever wished you could make your own delicious cocktails like the ones you get at the Stone House bar? Then you won’t want to miss our monthly cocktail classes. Bring a friend, a coworker, or even a date and one of our master mixologists will teach you how to mix up the drinks yourself and impress your house guests! All materials are provided, and a selection of appetizers are served for the evening. Starts at 7pm. $45 per guest. SOLD OUT February 7th All About Love March 14th Saint Patrick’s Day Theme April 4th Spring Cocktails May 16th National Mimosa Day June 6th Summer Cocktails July 18th American Cocktails August 8th Tiki Cocktails September 19th Fall Cocktails October 31st Spooky Cocktails November 21st Punch “Goup Cocktails” December 19th Eggnog class

From Hopewell Theater: Join us for our ongoing series This Really Happened… featuring some of the most hilarious and moving storytellers on stage. With a rotating cast of storytellers, the show is always fresh. Audience members can also claim a spot in the show and share a “two-minute tale” at the open-mic at the end of each show, for up to six audience members. Hosted by Joey Novick, each show will be one hour long with no intermission, followed by the open mic segment of “two-minute tales.” March 8, April 5, May 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15

From Essex County: 2019 Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival April 6 – 14 Blossom Challenge Bike Race starts Saturday, April 6th 7am – 1pm at Oval, Northern Division and ends with  Bloomfest will be held Sunday, April 14th 11am – 5pm Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Extension Division and Concert Grove, Southern Division. More information

From Trenton Punk Flea Market: GET READY WINTER HIBERNATORS… IT’S THE ANNUAL SPRING EDITION OF THE TRENTON PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET! IT’S TIME TO AWAKEN FROM YOUR COLD WEATHER SLUMBER AND SHOP, EAT AND ROCK TIL YOU DROP! APRIL 6-7, 2019 IN TRENTON, NJ! OVER 260+ DIFFERENT VENDOR TABLES EACH DAY! A DOZEN DIFFERENT FOOD TRUCKS EACH DAY! $5 AT THE DOOR (GOOD FOR BOTH DAYS)! NO TICKETS REQUIRED! KIDS 10 AND UNDER ARE FREE! FREE PARKING! That’s right, punks… we’re storming out of the gates and shaking off Old Man Winter as we fling directly into Spring with the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market on April 6-7, 2019! We’ll be punching you square in the face with 200+ unique vendors and a dozen food trucks EACH DAY! Come on down to the TPRFM and score tons of vinyl, sweet vintage gear, original art, horror memorabilia, handmade jewelry, vintage toys and a whole lot more! FREE PARKING will be located at 640 South Broad Street (signs will be posted) across from Mario’s Restaurant and right around the corner from the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market. DO NOT park in the Roebling Market lot. You will be towed… you’ve been warned. […]

From Wheaton Arts: Free and open to the public, this new “kick-off” event celebrates WheatonArts and its Visitors! Experience the arts and cultures of East Asia with special programming, explore the Museum of American Glass exhibit Emanation 2019 with a guided tour, create unique “make-and-take” projects in the Education Studio, and discover the art of paper-making, ceramic wheel-throwing, and hot glassblowing with special demonstrations throughout the day. Join us in the Event Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the “Spring Festival: Asian New Year Celebrations,” welcoming the Year of the Wild Boar! Festivities include narrated music, dance performances, demonstrations of Asian folk & traditional arts, and more! More information

From Garden State Kitchen: Learn how to use customer service to connect with the people who love your food – and keep them coming back for life! Customer relationships are as important as your food product, and those who feel welcomed and appreciated feel like a part of the family. Sweeta Boo’s Cakery and Catering shows you how to create and maintain a healthy rapport. More information

From Carolyn Dorfman Dance: This evening performance features the return of three repertory favorites: The immersive, multimedia “Interior Designs” with music by Svjetlana Bukvich; the enchanting “Love Suite Love”, featuring music by Patsy Cline; and “Odisea”, Carolyn’s moving work chronicling the journey of twenty-three Jews leaving persecution in Recife, Brazil, in 1654 and their journey to American soil. This family matinee features the return of three repertory favorites: The immersive, multimedia “Interior Designs” with music by Svjetlana Bukvich; the enchanting “Love Suite Love”, featuring music by Patsy Cline; and “Odisea”, Carolyn’s moving work chronicling the journey of twenty-three Jews leaving persecution in Recife, Brazil, in 1654 and their journey to American soil. More information    

David Sedaris appears April 6 at 8 p.m. at Count Basie in Red Bank. From Count Basie: With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is the master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers addressing the human condition, especially apparent in his latest book, a collection of his diaries entitled Theft By Finding: Diaries (1977-2002) (May 2017). Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, and Theft By Finding: Diaries (1977-2002). He is the author of Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, a collection of fables with illustrations by Ian Falconer. Each of these books was an immediate bestseller. He was also the editor of Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules: An Anthology of Outstanding Stories. His pieces regularly appear in The New Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” There are over ten million copies of his books in print and they have been translated into […]

Celebrate the return of Spring with a fun themed train ride through northern New Jersey! The Easter Bunny and train crew will be on board greeting everyone during the 45-minute round-trip ride along the historic Whippanong Trail. Your train ride departs from and returns to the Whippany Railway Museum site in Morris County, NJ. You’ll enjoy the comfort of heated passenger coaches as the Train Crew hand out holiday treats for the kids. You are welcome to bring your camera to take photos enroute, but be aware that the Easter Bunny has to visit many children and can’t stay long with each person. More information

Japanese Breakfast with Long Beard live at White Eagle Hall on Sunday, April 7th. The doors open at 7:00PM, the show is 18+. More information

From Garden State Kitchen: Have you always wanted to learn jar your own jams and preserves? Now is your chance. Canning and preserving guru Marisa McClellen of Food in Jars will teach you how make and can jam using the boiling water bath method for safe, shelf-stable preservation. In addition, she will show you how to put those jars of jam to work in granola, salad dressing, and as a topping for homemade pizza. You’ll take home a copy of her new cookbook The Food in Jars Kitchen: 140 Ways to Cook, Bake, Plate, and Share Your Homemade Pantry (which hits the shelves April 2 and retails for $24) along with a jar of lemony strawberry jam made in class. More information

From Blue Moon Mexican Café: Hop on over to any of the Blue Moon Mexican Café locations this Easter for the best family Easter Celebration.  The Bunny Brunch Buffet will feature breakfast favorites as well as an array of Mexican favorites- such as Huevos Burritos, Steak Fajita Hash, Omelets, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Mini Cheese Quesadillas, Southwest Eggrolls, Fiesta Salad, Honey Lime Salmon, fruit, assorted desserts and much more! Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a price of $24.95 per adult and $12.95 per child.  In addition to the Bunny Brunch Buffet, Blue Moon’s dinner menu will be served starting at 12Noon and the children’s menu will be served all day. The kids will enjoy a visit by the Easter Bunny, Arts & Crafts, balloon animals, treats and a table with coloring books, markers, crayons, and other fun activities. While the children are engaged, the adults may enjoy special Easter Cocktails with $5 Sangria, Bloody Mary’s, Mimosa and Margaritas! More information

Bob Saget at Count Basie in Red Bank April 11 at 8 p.m. From Count Basie: Tickets: $59, $39, $35, $29 | Limit 6 tickets per billing address Yes, Bob Saget has starred in many successful television shows, including two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced (“Full House” and “Americas Funniest Home Videos”) but he’s also an out of his mind, Grammy-nominated standup comedian for over thirty years. From his HBO special “That Ain’t Right” to his scene-stealing cameos in “Entourage,” and “The Aristocrats,” it’s always effective as Saget embraces his dark side. From directing MGM’s cult favorite feature film “Dirty Work,” to directing and producing the highly acclaimed ABC television movie, “For Hope,” to starring in the critically acclaimed, Paul Weitz off-Broadway play, “Privilege, to starring on Broadway in the Tony Award winning play of 2007, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Bob Saget shows no signs of stopping. Ever. January 2016, Bob finished a very fulfilling and successful 9-week run on Broadway in the Tony-nominated play, “Hand To God,” playing the part of a Lutheran minister, Pastor Greg. That year he also co-starred in a film “A Stand-Up Guy,” and finished his run on the first, second […]

The 11th annual New Jersey Wine & Food Festival is April 12 -14 2019 at Crystal Springs Resort. Sign up for additional information as it becomes available.

From Cape May Jazz Festival: Headlining the Exit Zero Spring Jazz Festival, 22-time Grammy-winning jazz legend Chick Coreavisits Exit Zero Jazz for the first time Sat, Apr 13, with Trilogy, a stellar piano trio featuring bass great Christian McBride and drummer extraordinaire Brian Blade. Tickets on sale now. More information

Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs Resort, taking place April 12 – 14. This prestigious showcase for top culinary talent, winemakers and distilleries from around the world is celebrating its 11th year with a weekend of dinners, wine and spirits tastings, chef demos and more. Featured chefs this year include Gabriel Kreuther, whose eponymous NYC restaurant was recently elevated to two Michelin stars. He will create a tasting menu to pair with back vintage wines from the resort’s award-winning Wine Cellar. As always, New Jersey chefs are showcased during the Festival, including Top Chef Season 16 contestant David Viana, who will be joining forces with Crystal Springs and Restaurant Latour Executive Chef Aishling Stevens, fellow Top Chef contender Eddie Konrad, and new Crystal Springs Executive Pastry Chef Matthew Siciliano (ex-Michael Mina, SF and Eleven Madison, NYC) for a 7-course dinner paired with boutique wines. The weekend’s events offer something for everyone, from fun, interactive activities incorporating culinary elements such as Wine Yoga and Paso Paint and Sip, to tastings like Rose Champagne with Krug, Dom Perignon and Ruinart or 97 & Above, highlighting top-scoring wines (97 or more on […]

From iPlay: With springtime just around the corner, Sonny the Bunny is preparing for his sixth annual Colossal Carrot Adventure at iPlay America. Sonny is hopping back to iPlay America for another day of fun-filled adventures for the whole family on Saturday, April 13. The day even includes a VIB (Very Important Bunny) breakfast buffet, offering delicious springtime dishes and for a chance to meet the day’s guest of honor. The day will start out with the VIB breakfast where families can enjoy a spring-themed breakfast buffet, while hanging out with Sonny the Bunny. Special guest, Miss Sheri, will be performing during the meal, giving families the opportunity to dance and sing along. Families will also have the chance to have a professional photo taken with Sonny the Bunny, available for free digital download. Also available for purchase are special treats that Sonny the Bunny will hand out during the event. More information

Crestwood Lake Saturday April 13, 2019 – 10 am SHARP Rain Date- Sunday April 14, 2019 – 2 pm SHARP Ages 12 and Under & Special Egg Hunt for Mothers! Special Prizes for those who find the plastic eggs. Music and Special appearance by Peter Cottontail. More information

Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10 am To be held at the River Vale Country Club. Reservations required for brunch. More information

Join us for Hudson County’s largest Easter Egg Hunt featuring 33,000 Easter eggs, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, crafts, and carnival games. The event is completely free for everyone, but you must register to attend. DATE April 13, 2019 LOCATION Mama Johnson Field (4th and Jackson) MORNING HUNT 10:00 – 11:30 am AFTERNOON HUNT 1:30 – 3:00 pm More information

From Catsbury Cat Convention: Catsbury Park Cat Convention is excited and honored to be back for the SECOND YEAR. For our second installment, we have increased our space, upping capacity, adding vendors, installing a huge CAT LOUNGE / CAT CAFE to allow an even larger number of attendees to interact with the cats for adoption, which is our main mission – finding forever homes for our lovely feline friends. We are also expanding into the Asbury Lanes and Wonder Bar for more and more events and activities in an effort to raise more money for our partner charities. Last year we raised over $40,000 and we hope to smash that record in 2019! More information 

From Fosterfields Living Historical Farm: Experience a day in the life of Irish immigrant farm workers and house servants who worked for the Foster family during the 19th and 20th centuries. Take an exciting journey through history learning their unique stories, help with farm chores and spring cleaning duties, and enjoy Irish-American musical performances. Visit the farm animals, too. Join a special ceremony at 1 p.m. honoring the late workers who made significant contributions to the development of Fosterfields. More information

Includes a delicious all you can eat brunch, photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, all activities and games in the festival area. Brunch specialties include: an assortment of breakfast and lunch items, eggs, French toast, sausage, breakfast potatoes along with ham, chicken, pasta, vegetables, our own apple crisp, desserts & beverages. Reservations are required. More information

From Wellmont Theater: Rockstar Melissa Etheridge is bringing her “Medicine Show Tour” to the historic Wellmont Theater as she launches her thematic new album, “The Medicine Show,” that sheds light on America’s ongoing opioid crisis and commemorates victims of the tragic Parkland, Fla. school shooting. Etheridge’s road to rock stardom began with her self-titled, Grammy-nominated debut album, “Melissa Etheridge,” which rose to No. 22 on the Billboard 200 in 1993. From there, Etheridge went on to win several Grammy Awards. PLUS: Every pair of tickets purchased includes a “Medicine Show” digital download or CD. More information

Starring Maureen Silliman By William Luce Directed By Robert Rechnitz JOAN AND ROBERT RECHNITZ THEATER “That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.”—Emily Dickinson Crafted from diary entries, letters, and poems by Emily Dickinson, The Belle of Amherst is a spellbinding and insightful look at the life of one of America’s greatest poets. The production features the return of the beloved actress Maureen Silliman to the Two River stage and will be directed by Two River Founder Robert Rechnitz, who was a Professor of American Literature at Monmouth University for 35 years. More info

From State Theatre NJ: See Chicago, the legendary rock band with horns, live in concert! The first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades, Chicago’s hits include  “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday In The Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” and “Make Me Smile” on April 15 at 8 p.m. Ranked No. 9 in Billboard magazine’s list of Hot 200 All-Time Top Artists, Chicago’s lifetime achievements include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, two Grammy Awards®, multiple American Music Awards, Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The band’s record sales top one million, and include 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive No. 1 albums, 11 No. 1 singles, and five Gold singles. Additionally, an incredible 25 of their 36 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards. Tickets start at $55.

From White Eagle Hall: The Church: Starfish 30th Anniversary Tour live at White Eagle Hall on Tuesday, April 16th. The doors open at 7:00PM, the show is 18+. More information

From Liberty House: Celebrate spring break at Liberty Hall! Join us for a fun filled day of activities, crafts, and games. Even the Liberty Hall mascot, Livingston Fox will stop by for all the fun! Our town crier will get the day started and make this day your favorite day of Spring Break! Program Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Program Fee: $8.00 per person Reservations required as space is limited More information

Saturday, April 20, 2019 Location: Lincoln Park Campus An Easter celebration designed for kids: 0-3rd Grade.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  The event will be interpreted for the Deaf at 9:30 and 10:00am. This free event will take place rain or shine! More information

From Sweeta Boo’s Cakery & Catering: Sweeta Boo’s Cakery & Catering leads this creative and interactive class, Sugar Pushers. Kids 7 and up will learn and practice basic cupcake piping techniques and then decorate four of their own. Younger children will work freeform, with a little adult help. Everyone takes their delicious creations home in carry-out containers to keep the designs safe – if there are any left! More information

Jerry Seinfeld makes his return to Borgata April 20. Best known for his sitcom that he co-created and co-wrote with Larry David, Seinfeld had a nine year run. Seinfeld, historically known as one of the best stand-up comedians of all time, will be in the Event Center. Tickets start at $99.

From Old Mill Inn: Easter will be here before you know it! It’s time to make your reservations for our Easter Brunch Buffet at the Olde Mill Inn or the Grain House.  Our chefs will prepare a delicious assortment of celebratory foods for you and your guests so that you can simply enjoy Easter with family and friends! We will also offer a buffet with dinner items starting at 4:00 pm. $58 Adults, $24 Children Ages 4-11, 20% Service Charge & Sales Tax Apply More information

From Willow Creek Farm & Winery: Bring out the whole family for an unbelievable brunch! Fourth Annual Easter Sunday Brunch April 21st, 9:30am-2pm Chef Brian Parker from the Southern Mansion of Cape May has teamed up with Willow Creek Farm & Winery to put together a delicious menu to enjoy with the whole family! What’s even better? All guests 21 or older can enjoy unlimited sangria, and all guests under 21 can enjoy a Make Your Own Spritzer Bar! More information

From The Brownstone: Make this year’s Easter feast a memorable one with The Brownstone’s traditional menu. Easter Brunch Menu: $39.95 per Person | $19.95 Children 12 & Under More information  

From The Ho Ho Kus Inn & Tavern: Sunday, April 21, Seatings: 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. Spend a relaxing Sunday with us and book your table now. For inquiries and reservations, reserve online or call 201-445-4115. More information

From The Architects Golf Club: Join us for brunch on Easter Sunday! Reservations are available from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and are required. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  Kindly complete the form below to reserve a table for your family or holiday party. We look forward to serving you! More information

From Sorellina: Easter Brunch & Dinner at Sorellina in Hoboken. April 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information

From The American Hotel: Join us for an EGG-Stravagant Easter Brunch!  Special visit by the Easter Bunny.  Sunday, April 21st, 2019.  Seatings 10:00am-3:00pm.  Adults $44.00, children $22.00 (12 yrs and under). More information

From The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City: Easter Brunch – Sunday, April 21st – 10am-2pm – Adults $36.95* Children $16.95* (Children Under 2 Free) More information

From Mulberry House: Mulberry House Easter Buffet Menu Sunday, April 21st, 2019. Seatings available: 10am, 10:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm or 2pm Adults $40 per person, Children 12 & under $26 per person plus tax & gratuity. Call 908.233.3562 to reserve your table. More information

From The Grenville Hotel & Restaurant: Easter Brunch Buffet at The Grenville Hotel & Restaurant $29.99 FOR ADULTS/ $19.99 FOR CHILDREN ( DOES NOT INCLUDE BEVERAGES, TAX OR GRATUITY) More information

From The Bernards Inn: Enjoy an extensive buffet and elaborate dessert display with those you love. Seatings for our Easter Grand Buffet are available from 10 am to 6 pm. $70.00 for adults $35.00 for children 6 years old to 12 years old $15.00 for children 2 years old to 5 years old Children 2 years old and younger are complimentary Tax and Gratuity Additional  Reservations are required and can be made by calling (908) 766-0002 or inquiring at the front desk. More information

From The Reeds at Shelter Haven: Easter Brunch: SUNDAY | APRIL 21 | 10AM- 3PM Say hello to spring by celebrating your holiday at the harbor. Gather with family for a festive brunch & don’t forget to snap some photos with our guest of honor- the Easter Bunny! More information

From The Cranbury Inn: We ‘seat’ for our Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. From 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. we ‘seat’ for our Easter Dinner Buffet. On this busy holiday we strongly suggest you make a reservation. Our Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch, as well as our Easter Dinner are served buffet style at $39.00 per person plus tax & gratuity and the tip you leave your server. Children are priced by age group: Two years and under ~ Complimentary; Three & Four years ~ $10.00; Five to Ten years ~ $15.00. The Brunch is a nice mix of hot food, cold food, breakfast food & dinner food; soup, carving station and desserts are included, as is your juice, complementary glass of champagne, coffee & tea. More information 

Perona Farms: Join us for the best Easter dinner buffet in New Jersey. Our buffet includes a wide variety of traditional hot items along with carving stations and cold platters – all featuring the latest seasonal ingredients. The full bar and wine list are available at additional cost. More information

From The Grand Summit Hotel: The Grand Summit Hotel Easter Brunch April 21 11am & 2pm Seatings More information

From Rat’s: Why spend your Easter in your kitchen when you can spend it in ours? Rat’s brunch buffet presented in its beautiful Kitchen, featuring decadent hot breakfast and lunch favorites, perfectly composed salads, house-made charcuterie, chilled seafood, plus carving and omelet stations. Seating is from 11am to 5pm. $62 for adults plus tax and service, $22 for children ages 5-12, under 5 no charge. Please call Rat’s Restaurant at (609) 584-7800 for reservations. Begins: April 21, 2019 Start Time: 11:00 AM End Time: 5:00 PM Price: $62 for adults plus tax and service; $22 for children ages 5-12; children under 5 no charge. More information

From Luciano’s Ristorante: Easter Sunday Brunch served until 4 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be here for pictures. More information

From Rails Steakhouse: Please join us on Sunday, April 21st for our annual Easter brunch. We will be serving a delicious brunch from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $34.95 adults, $17.95 children More information

From The Asbury Hotel: Join us in Asbury Hall on Easter Sunday for a beautiful brunch spread. In additon to our standard brunch provisions, this buffet will include a made-to-order Omelette Station as well as two create-your-own drink bars – Mimosas and Bloody Marys (not unlimited). The Easter Bunny, himself will be making a special appearance at 1 PM followed by an Easter Egg Hunt in Soundbooth at 1:30 PM. Prizes included! So hop on over and spend the day sipping a cup of freshly brewed coffee with family and friends. Seatings at 11:30 AM and 12:15 PM. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you may forfeit your seating without refund. More information

From Gladstone Tavern: Easter Sunday Family Dinner — Open at Noon – Menu Specials More information

From The Manor: Easter Sunday Dining: Sunday, April 21, 2019 Prix Fixe Four-Course Dinner -or- Brunch Buffet -or- Dinner Buffet More information

From La Reggia: Happy Easter from La Reggia Join us for our Lavish Easter Day Buffet Easter Sunday, April 21st. Seatings at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, and 6:00pm More information

“The Sound of Music” comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center April 26 and 27. From MPAC: A new production of the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. The Hills Are Alive! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to MPAC. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.  THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. Tickets start at $49.

From Island Heights Earth Day: We will have Eco Friendly Vendors and Stands with information about different topics related to green living and the environment. Also stop by and learn more about our community and volunteering opportunities! Get FREE seedlings of native shrubs in exchange of a bag of litter! We encourage volunteers to come for a Town-wide Cleanup, gardens and Bioswale maintenance, enjoy our town’s beautiful views while helping the environment. Bring your children to our Eco Crafting Stand and learn more about recycling and composting! More information

From Rutgers University: Welcome to Rutgers Day with activities in Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark Join us for Rutgers Day, a free day-long event on Saturday, April 27, 2019, where you can explore your state university. Experience hands-on learning activities, enjoy entertaining stage performances, and see exhibitions and demonstrations hosted by our accomplished professors, staff, and students from Rutgers University–Camden, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and Rutgers University–Newark.

Morris County Park Palooza April 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eat, drink, and have fun! Enjoy a day outdoors with 20+ food trucks, a biergarten, live music, free face painting and games for kids, fun activities for adults provided by Jersey Club Sports, and more! Parking is free, and admission allows for re-entrance throughout the day. Purchase tickets online in advanced for a discounted rate at GardenStateFoodTruckFest.com. All proceeds benefit the Morris County Park Commission and keeping our parks a place for you to enjoy – thank you for your support!   $5 per adult, $2 per child online; $10 per adult, $5 per child day of.

From Historic Smithville: Renaissance Faire April 27 and 28  11am – 5pm The Historic Village of Smithville will be transformed into the Shire of Smithville in the heart of the English Renaissance. Fun for the whole family including comedy, tragedy, sword fighting, dance, song, knights, jesters and so much more. Located on the Village Greene side of Smithville. Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. 08205 Join the players of the New Jersey Renaissance Faire and travel back to the days of yore and merry olde England as the historic village of Smithville is transformed into the Shire of Smithville in the heart of the English Renaissance.  The good Duke of Northumberland has decreed merriment for all. Fun for the whole family including comedy, tragedy, sword fighting, dance, song, knights, jesters and so much more.  Also stroll amongst the wares of the local vendors and traveling merchants sporting historical gifts and finely crafted items.  Visit the website of the New Jersey Renaissance Faire at http://www.njrenfaire.com/ and feel free to send us a missive via ye olde email at info@njrenfaire.com.

From Delaware River Chamber of Commerce: True to its 38-year history, the Shad Fest is a 2-day festival full of art, music, crafts, food, and yes, shad! Hundreds of the region’s finest artists and crafters featuring everything – jewelry, ceramics, furniture, apparel, accessories, home décor and more! This is a rain or shine event. More information

From Morris Parks Commission: Celebrate spring, and join a fun and unique experience of turning fleece into woolen fiber at a NEW location. Spend a day on the farm, and watch a live sheep shearing as it was done in the past without electricity. Enjoy hands-on activities, such as weaving and crafting, meet the cute baby lambs, and tour the Foster family’s 1854 Gothic revival-style mansion, the Willows. More information

From 5th Annual Waretown Spring Wine Festival: Winter is over and this is the first wine festival of the season! Set in a beautiful park in Waretown you can experience 100+ wines, sample great food and lesiurely stroll through the park. There will bae a full range of crafters with everything ranging from clothing to jewelry to art to beef jerky … and more. The hours at noon to 5 pm, rain or shite, April 27-28, 2019. Tickets ae $20 if purchased by April 26, after that they are $30. There is a two-day ticket for $30 when pre-purchased or $40 on the day of the event. More information

From State Theatre: Kip Moore appears at the State Theatre May 3 at 8 p.m. See Country star Kip Moore live in concert! Moore’s hits include “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck,” “More Girls Like You,” “Last Shot,” “Beer Money,” and “Hey Pretty Girl.” Kip Moore’s current Top 20 single “Last Shot” is the second taken from his revered third studio album Slowheart and follows his fourth #1 hit “More Girls Like You.” Slowheartgarnered instant praise from critics as Moore’s “most complete, cohesive declaration of his artistic sensibilities yet” (NPR), as well landing on multiple “Best Of” lists including Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone. Slowheart follows the acclaim that surrounded Moore’s sophomore album Wild Ones—heralded as “an impressively singular release from Music Row” by The Guardian—and his Platinum debut album Up All Night that spawned three #1 hit singles, including Gold certified “Beer Money,” Platinum certified “Hey Pretty Girl,” and the Double Platinum breakout hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck. “

From Skylands Stadium: Tap Into the Fun! Eat, drink, and be merry at our third annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, May 4, 2019! We’re combining two great festivals into one HUGE event and it all takes place right ON THE FIELD at Skylands Stadium! This all-day party is fun for the whole family. Parking is FREE and so are children 38″ tall and shorter. Adults are $5. This is a rain or shine event. Features • More than 25 food trucks with a variety of delicious fare • Over 100 craft beers • A variety of hard ciders, hard sodas, flavored drinks, and wine • Backyard games and activities, including Ladderball, KanJam, Wiffle ball, volleyball, carnival games, and bounce houses • Great live music • Sports on our giant video board • Shopping with local vendors • Free parking

From Arts Unbound: Founded in 2000, Arts Unbound is a social enterprise committed to encouraging and promoting the artwork of visual artists with disabilities in the marketplace.  We have helped hundreds of artists find their voice.  Our annual spring benefit is critical to our ability to serve our clients. Saturday, May 4th The Woodland, Maplewood NJ VIP hour 7-8:00pm Main event 8:00-11:00pm Honorees: Patricia A. Bell, Natalie Farrell, Ben F. Jones More information          

From McCarter Theatre: On Saturday, May 4, 2019, McCarter Theatre Center will host its Annual Gala. The evening raises significant funds for McCarter, enabling the organization to bring world-class performing arts and outstanding education programs to the community. The highlight of the Gala is a feature performance by Grammy® and Tony Award® winning vocalist and actor Leslie Odom, Jr. Best known for his breakout role as ‘Aaron Burr’ in the smash hit Broadway musical, Hamilton, Odom Jr. has “turned the world upside down” with a wide variety of appearances for stage, screen, and television. His heartfelt vocal style and ultra-smooth tenor compliments songs from both musical theatre favorites and jazz standards. McCarter’s Gala will be co-chaired by Michelle and Robert Caruso of Princeton, NJ; Andrea and John Forbes of New York, NY, and Debora and John Haines of Princeton, NJ. McCarter’s Gala is one of the most celebrated events of the season and is the largest fundraising event for the theatre. The evening begins with an elegant cocktail reception followed directly by the performance by Leslie Odom, Jr. in McCarter’s 1100-seat Matthews Theatre. After the concert, guests will return to the tent for dinner and live auction, live entertainment and dancing. Together with Managing Director Michael S. Rosenberg, Emily Mann’s […]

From 8th Annual Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Fest: 8th Annual Red Bank INTERNATIONAL BEER, WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY HEINEKEN & ASBURY PARK PRESS SUNDAY, MAY 5TH, NOON – 7PM WHITE STREET PARKING LOT, RED BANK (GPS 19 WHITE STREET) A VARIETY OF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SERVED BY 20 OF RED BANK’S FINEST RESTAURANTS INTERNATIONAL BEER AND WINE GREAT MUSIC ON TWO STAGES UNIQUE VENDORS FAMILY FRIENDLY $5.00 DONATION FOR ANYONE OVER 10 Proceeds Benefit RED BANK RIVERCENTER & Other Deserving Red Bank Non Profit Organizations (We love your pets, but please leave them at home. Due to local ordinance they are not permitted.)

From Six Flags: Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey returns May 8, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Custom Education Foundation, Gersh Academy, and their partners are heading to Six Flags Great Adventure for a sensory-friendly day where individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum, their educators, friends, and families can enjoy the day together. TICKETS BUY TICKETS NOW $39.99 + tax per person! NEW GROUP RATE: $36.99 + tax PLUS RECIEVE 1 FREE FOR EVERY 10 PURCHASED! ORDER FORM Get on the list email: njspecialevents@sixflags.com Custom Education transforming the park: Designated decompression areas, stocked with sensory-friendly items like iPads, will be set up throughout the park, available only on the event day. Adjustments to the lights and music making it friendlier for the day of the event* Meet your national & local autism community! Learn what support, resources and services are available to you and your family. In addition to Six Flags staff, a limited number of highly-trained special education staff from the Gersh Academy will be available throughout the park all day to assist families in whatever they may need. *Please note that while every attempt has been made to create a sensory-friendly environment, due […]

Nick, a young, carefree, single Italian-American guy from New Jersey, sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This routine continues like clockwork until he’s offered a dream job on the West Coast that will take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. The news of his new job doesn’t go over well with his elders, and the stage is set for a series of schemes on their part to keep Nick from moving across the country. Plans are hatched while games are played throughout “Over The River and Through The Woods,” resulting in a hilarious family friendly comedy of epic proportions. “Loaded with laughs every step of the way.” —Star-Ledger. TICKET PRICING INCLUDES SHOW, TABLE-SERVED MEAL, DESSERT BUFFET, COFFEE OR HOT TEA, TAX AND GRATUITY More info

From Hopewell Theater: Bread and Puppet Present Diagonal Man: Theory and Praxis May 9 in Hopewell Diagonals are created from the leaning power of hurt verticals,” says Peter Schumann, founder and director of Bread and Puppet Theater, which will present their new play, Diagonal Man: Theory and Praxis, at Hopewell Theater on May 9th. We inhabitants of Western modernity are no strangers to verticality, from the architecture of our cities, to the “ladder(s) of success” we’re asked to scale, to the incessant wakefulness required of us, postponing the horizontal pleasures of sleep. Bread and Puppet’s Diagonal Man presents the diagonal as a potent and promising opposition to the dominating verticality of our culture. Puppeteers long ago realized that the most aesthetically radical movements for puppets are diagonals, because these movements are cannot be sustained by human actors or dancers for more than a moment. (Gymnasts upsidedown themselves frequently and with ease, but diagonal positions remain inaccessible without the use of puppet.) Diagonal Man brings all the bewildering, beguiling, and downright funny possibilities and implications of diagonality to life with song, dance, magic, mechanism, and stunning cardboard and paper maché puppets painted in Peter Schumann’s exuberant, slapdash expressionist style. The Bread […]

Jazz pianist turned roots musician, Sam Reider is redefining American music on the accordion. He’ll perform May 10 at 8 p.m. at the Hopewell Theater. Reider, has been featured at Lincoln Center and on NPR, and performed alongside pop stars, jazz and folk musicians ranging from Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Bluegrass mandolin prodigy Sierra Hull to Venezuelan cuatro virtuoso Jorge Glem. For his debut record as bandleader, Too Hot To Sleep, Reider has assembled a “staggeringly virtuosic band” (RnR Magazine) of young acoustic musicians called The Human Hands. Irresistible melodies, fiery improvisation and otherworldly sounds collide in what Songlines Magazine has dubbed a “mash-up of the the Klezmatics, Quintette du Hot Club de France and the Punch Brothers. Tickets: $20-$25

Bernadette Peters at MPAC May 11at 8 p.m. From MPAC: Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert and on recordings. One of Broadway’s most critically acclaimed performers, most recently seen in Hello, Dolly, Peters has won numerous accolades including three Tonys, a Golden Globe, two Grammys and three Emmy nominations. Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert, and on recordings. Best known for her work in the theater, Bernadette is currently starring on Broadway as Dolly Gallagher Levi in the hit musical, Hello, Dolly! She also enjoys a career which boasts an impressive list of television credits, including co-starring in Amazon Prime’s highly popular Mozart in the Jungle, which won the 2016 Golden Globe for Best TV Comedy or Musical series.  She also co-stars in the CBS All-Access series, The Good Fight, a spin-off of the network’s popular series, The Good Wife.

From Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts: Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts (WIPA) announced today that it will host the 18th Annual Berkeley Heights Mother’s Day 5K Race on Sunday, May 12 at 9:00 a.m. at Memorial Field in Berkeley Heights. The course runs through neighborhoods on rolling hills and flats and is a chip-timed, USATF-sanctioned Grand Prix event (500 points) with digital clocks at each mile. Registration is available at www.whartonarts.org. On average, over 1,300 runners register for the race and this year will feature student performances by the New Jersey Youth Symphony and Paterson Music Project, both programs of the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts, along the route. The event will raise funds for free after-school music programming and includes a free Tot Trot as well as additional activities for the family to enjoy together. More information

From Hopewell Theater: Join us for a delicious and entertaining Mother’s Day brunch with a performance by O’Neill and Martin. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet with an array of delectable food items while listening to the uplifting tunes! The menu for the Sunday, May 12 brunch is to be announced. A performance only ticket is available. To purchase, select mezzanine seats or call our box office at 609-466-1964 for assistance. Jeannie O’Neill and Thomas Martin have been performing as a duo since 2008, mixing genres and styles to create a wholly individual sound. Their cover set combines elements from Rock, Pop, Country, Folk, Americana, and Blues. Led by the powerful vocals of Jeannie O’Neill, the duo incorporate unique vocal harmonies into a set of fresh, yet recognizable hit songs.

From Hopewell Theater: XPN Welcomes The Felice Brothers May 12 at 7 p.m. at Hopewell Theater Cut live to tape with very little overdubbing, Undress was recorded in the late summer of 2018 in Tivoli, New York. Band members Ian Felice, James Felice, Will Lawrence (drums) and Jesske Hume (bass) teamed up with producer Jeremy Backofen to record their most personal and reflective album to date. “Many of the songs on the new album are motivated by a shift from private to public concerns,” says songwriter Ian Felice. “It isn’t hard to find worthwhile things to write about these days, there are a lot of storms blooming on the horizon and a lot of chaos that permeates our lives. The hard part is finding simple and direct ways to address them.” Undress follows the band’s 2016 album Life In The Dark, and finds the group in a very different place three years later. Between personnel changes, families growing and the political landscape, the result is a tighter, more-paired down release. “Every song is a story,” said James Felice. “On this album everything was a bit more thoughtful, including the arrangements, the sonic quality and the harmonies.” Ian and James Felice […]

From Hopewell Theater: This film is a part of Hopewell Theater’s ongoing The Art of Living Well series featuring inspiring films, speakers and interactive discussions exploring ways of cultivating serenity, meaning and a deeper connection to one’s self and the world. MANTRA – Sounds into Silence is a feature-length documentary that charts the history, expansion and effect of the new music and social phenomenon of chanting. It focuses on the everyday people who are finding healing and a sense of inner peace by singing mantras together with others just like them, but it also features the artists and musicians who are the focus of this new music-based movement. It’s a film about spirituality not religion, it’s about people reconnecting with their true selves and finding meaning in their lives. As our characters’ stories about their connection to the music unfold, we meet the musicians who have inspired them deeply. Through these encounters, we will discover how Deva Primal & Miten, Krishna Das, Snatam Kaur, Lama Gyurme, Jai Uttal, MC Yogi and others came to this music themselves and to the practice of Kirtan*, and how, over the years, it transformed their lives too.

From SOPAC: Graham Parker at SOPAC Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. Graham Parker and The Rumour were formed in the summer of 1975 and released their first album, Howlin’ Wind six months later, garnering them international recognition. That same year, a 4-track EP, featuring a cover of the Trammps’ “Hold Back The Night,” earned the band two appearances on Top Of The Pops and gave them a UK Top 20 single. Their second album, Heat Treatment, a three-sided live album, reached #14 in the spring of 1978. Third album Stick To Me made the UK Top 20 and The Parkerilla, a 1978 live double  album containing  a disco-fied version of Howlin Wind’s “Lord Don’t Ask Me Questions” was a major hit. The bands’ classic 1979 release Squeezing Out Sparks cemented their position as one of Britain’s top live acts and ensured sold out concerts on their seemingly endless world tours. The Up Escalator followed in 1980, reaching #11 on the UK charts and sold well throughout the world. Graham Parker and The Rumour disbanded after Escalator and Parker went on to forge a solo career that continues to produce powerful work including 1988’s The Mona Lisa’s Sister, 1991’s Struck By Lightning and the hard rocking Acid Bubblegum, released in 1996. A […]

From White Eagle Hall: Formed in 2003, The Hold Steady have released six albums, numerous singles and played over 1000 shows during the past 15 years. The Brooklyn-based band has performed in all 50 states in the USA, nearly every province in Canada and throughout Europe and Australia. In November 2017, The Hold Steady released their first new music in over three years when they put out the songs “Entitlement Crew” & “Snake In The Shower” ahead of their (now) annual week-after-Thanksgiving four night stand at the Brooklyn Bowl. In March 2018, ahead of a sold out weekend at The Electric Ballroom in London, the band released two more new songs, “Eureka” and “Esther”. 2018 will see The Hold Steady re-issue a 10th Anniversary Edition of their fourth studio album Stay Positive, featuring b-sides and previously unreleased outtakes. The band will play a series of special weekend shows beginning in July called “Constructive Summer”. The Hold Steady is: Bobby Drake (drums), Craig Finn (vocals), Tad Kubler (guitar, vocals), Franz Nicolay (keyboards, vocals), Galen Polivka (bass), and Steve Selvidge (guitar, vocals).

From White Eagle Hall: The Hold Steady live at White Eagle Hall on Thursday, May 16th. The doors open at 7:30PM, the show is 18+ More information

From Belmar Seafood Festival: Feast on your fill of crab cakes, steamed clams, coconut shrimp, combo platters and more during the Belmar, New Jersey, Seafood Festival. The 33rd annual foodie event takes place Friday, May 17; Saturday, May 18; and Sunday, May 19, 2019. Admission to the festival is free, and food will be for sale at each individual vendor. 2019 Update: Town officials are relocating the festival from Silver Lake Park on Ocean Avenue to downtown Belmar this year. Food vendors will be located in the Belmar Plaza parking lot behind Pyanoe Plaza. The market vendors will be set up on Main Street between 8th and 10th Avenues, while the musical entertainment will be performing in the center of Pyanoe Plaza (the area between the Belmar Bagel Shop and Don’s Pizza King). The festival’s move downtown is welcome news for the Belmar Business Partnership, which stated, “We are supportive of the borough’s proposal to relocate the annual seafood festival from Ocean Avenue to Main Street in 2019. Such a move would bring lots of visitors to this area of town and provide great exposure to all the family-owned small businesses, restaurants, and retail shops that our community has to […]

From Historic Smithville: Mayfest,  May 18 & 19, 2019. 100 Crafters, International food court and live music Non profit and kids activities. Hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm each day Free Shuttle runs from 9:30am-5:30pm leaving from Smithville Blvd at the Smithville Square. Mayfest at Historical Smithville offers an abundance of family fun! On May 18 and 19, 2019 from 10am-5pm there will be more than 100 juried crafters and vendors, an international food court, children’s activities, nonprofit organizations and live entertainment.

From State Theatre: THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY™ is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment. Conceived by Simon Painter, the show’s creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward and creative director Jim Millan. Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records worldwide and thrilled audiences of all ages with a mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Tickets start at $49.

From White Eagle Hall: Guided By Voices live at White Eagle Hall on Saturday, May 18th. The doors open at 7:30PM, the show is 18+. More information

From State Theatre: See Joe Jackson live in concert at The State on his Four Decade Tour! Hear songs from five of Joe’s albums including Look Sharp (1979), Night and Day (1982), Laughter and Lust(1991), Rain (2008), and Fool (2019), plus songs from other albums and some new covers. Songs include “Is She Really Going Out with Him?,” “Steppin’ Out,” “Breaking Us in Two,” “Stranger Than Fiction,” “Sunday Papers,” and more on Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m. In Joe’s own words: “So, here comes a big tour. We want to celebrate the fact that this is happening after 40 years—anything else, would be like sulking in a room by yourself on your own birthday party.” Tickets go on sale Feb. 9.

From SOPAC: Recognized as “the queen of kids’ music” (People magazine), Laurie Berkner is a singer, songwriter, lyricist, author, and founder of Two Tomatoes Records, LLC. She has released twelve bestselling, award-winning albums, was the first recording artist ever to perform in music videos on Nick Jr., appeared regularly on the network’s Jack’s Big Music Show, and helped develop the short-form animated musical preschool series Sing It, Laurie! on Sprout TV. Her music videos now appear on Universal Kids’ Sprout House. More information 

From Hopewell Theater: Damien Jurado’s discography is filled with songs written as miniature movies, cinematic vignettes that capture people, the places they are from, and where they are going. In the Shape of a Storm is his first black and white picture. It’s both a snapshot of two hours in a California recording studio and a document spanning 19 years and a life of music. It is the sound of a singer pouring out possible futures and visions. “I believe songs have their own time and place,” Jurado says. For these ten, that time has finally come. More information

From Hopewell Theater: Hopewell Theater is proud to offer Cry Baby Screenings May 23 & 30, presenting ‘Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory’ and ‘Purple Rain,’ respectively.. Babes-in-arms, infants in strollers, and carriers will be let in for free. Otherwise all tickets are $6. These screenings offer a sensory friendly environment: Lights are turned up and sound is turned down. All ages are welcome (including infants). Talking and noise is allowed and guests can move around. Latecomers are admitted. More information

From Hopewell Theater: Ron Fricke’s impressive tour-de-force in 70mm: a cinematic “guided meditation” (Fricke’s own description) shot in 24 countries on six continents over a 14-month period. Named after a Sufi word that translates roughly as “breath of life” or “blessing,” Baraka religious ritual, the phenomena of nature, and man’s own destructive powers into a web of moving images. More information

Singing teapots and candlesticks, an evil spell, and an unlikely love story are all part of the magic of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has played to more than 35 million people in 13 countries. Based on the Academy Award–winning animated feature, the stage production includes all of the original songs from the movie by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, plus additional gems by Menken and Tim Rice. The whole family will be enchanted by this gorgeous production, featuring stunning costumes and sets, spectacular dance numbers, and, of course, a fairy-tale ending. More info

From Dunellen’s 6th Annual Spring Market and Craft Show: Scout Troop 119/BSA is hosting their 6th Annual Spring Market and Craft Show, with a new spin and new date! This year’s Indoor and Outdoor Market will be held on June 1 & 2 at American Legion Post 119 located at 137 New Market Rd in Dunellen, NJ. Located one block from the Dunellen Train Station and Downtown Area and is a short distance from Routes 22, 78 and 287. Our indoor & outdoor event has something for everyone! Crafters offering a wide array of handcrafted items, from home décor, clothing, soaps, jewelry and accessories. Brand name consultants selling a huge variety of brand merchandise from jewelry to skincare to clothing! Marketers selling new and gently used merchandise; from mom’s attic, dad’s garage, and the kid’s closets and toy bins! More information

From New Jersey Festival Orchestra: MUSIC THAT MAKES HOLLYWOOD Saturday, June 1st, 2019 at 7pm First United Methodist Church, Westfield, NJ MOVIE: Charlie Chaplin’s The Immigrant presented with live symphonic score by Carl Davis SIBELIUS Violin concerto BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances from West Side Story David Wroe Conductor Stefan Milenkovich Violin New Jersey Festival Orchestra View the classic Chaplin movie as never before with Carl Davis’ symphonic score performed LIVE by NJFO! The music illuminates the newcomer experience from moment to moment and mirrors Chaplin’s use of tearful and comic styles as live orchestra meets the clarity of restored cinematography. Then, multicultural groups battle it out in Bernstein’s modern day version of Romeo and Juliet. To complete the immigrant experience – and back by popular demand – we welcome Serbian superstar Stefan Milenkovich, now a beloved resident of Chicago, TICKETS $30 | $58 | $76 Under 18 $15 with purchase of adult ticket College students with ID $20

From PNC Arts: Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Saturday, June 1st, 2019 8:00 PM PNC Bank Arts Center 116 Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ 07733 Tickets: $51 and up

From Prudential Center: TWENTY ØNE PILØTS appear June 5 at 7 p.m. GRAMMY Award winning duo, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun are returning to Prudential Center in support of their new album TRENCH. More information

Don McLean performs at South Orange Performing Arts Center Friday, June 7 at 8PM. Don McLean is one of America’s most iconic singer-songwriters and will be forever celebrated for his classic hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry Starry Night).” Since first hitting the charts in 1971, Don McLean has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide and in 2004 was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. Tickets start at $68.

By Golden Globe winner Regina Taylor Original Music by Obie Award winner Diedre L. Murray Directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson JOAN AND ROBERT RECHNITZ THEATER It’s about time.  Oo-Bla-Dee paints a shimmering portrait of an all-female band of African-American bebop musicians traveling the country following the end of World War II.  A sweeping and ambitious play-with-music, Oo-Bla-Dee is created by Golden Globe-winning actor and playwright Regina Taylor (I’ll Fly Away, Crowns), Obie-winning jazz composer Diedre L. Murray (The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) and Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (August Wilson’s Jitney at Two River and on Broadway). More info

From NJPAC: Kevin James comes to NJPAC on 6/8 for a sure-to-be-hilarious night of comedy! More information

From PNC Arts Center: Rascal Flatts will be retrunign to the PNC Bank Arts Center for their 2019 tour. They are starting off their tour on May 17th in two-thirds of the vocal group home state of Ohio. This will then run for a 29 date tour where it stops at the PNC Bank Arts Center on the 9th June. More information

Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds June 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $149, $119, $99, $79, $45 | Limit 6 tickets per billing address He is one of popular music’s most deeply revered figures, the main creative force behind some of the most cherished recordings in rock history. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to call Brian Wilson one of the most influential composers of the last century. Wilson’s remarkable journey began in a modest Hawthorne, California home that was filled with music. His mom and dad both played piano, and as a young “boy soprano,” Brian’s vocal gift was immediately evident. He was barely out of his teens when he began to create some of the most beloved records ever… nine consecutive “gold” albums that featured such classics as “Surfer Girl,” “In My Room,” “I Get Around,” “Don’t Worry Baby,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Help Me Rhonda” and “California Girls”…just to name a handful of the more than two dozen Top 40 hits Brian co-wrote, arranged, produced and performed on with his family band, the Beach Boys. Pet Sounds; the emotional autobiography of its 23-year old “auteur,” is considered by many to be one of the greatest albums ever made. In the […]

Josie Waverly takes the Playhouse stage once again in a tribute to country music’s legendary ladies! Featuring hits from country greats from yesterday and today, “Queens of Pure Country” showcases the music of artists such as Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Dottie West, Barbara Mandrell, and Reba McEntire. Complete with authentic costume changes, Ms. Waverly captures each hit song with the style and poise that has earned her the title, “New York State’s Queen of Country Music.” Don’t miss this blockbuster country music event, book today! TICKET PRICING INCLUDES SHOW, TABLE-SERVED MEAL, DESSERT BUFFET, COFFEE OR HOT TEA, TAX AND GRATUITY More info

From BB&T Pavilion: If you loved the Grateful Dead, then you’ll be thrilled to hear that Dead & Company, the group formed of three original members plus John Mayer, is on tour once again in 2019!! They’re bringing the Grateful Dead experience to the BB&T Pavilion on Thursday 20th June 2019! It’s going to be incredible – you’ve got to be there!! Hit the “Buy Tickets,” button now and get ready for the show of a lifetime!! Formed of Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, in addition to John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti, Dead & Company perform the songs of the Grateful Dead so the live experience for fans never dies! This perfect combination of musicians vibe off one another to give the Grateful Dead songs all new life, live on stage. For a band that improvises a lot onstage, there are extra steps that need to be taken in order to work together as a unit. “There’s a certain kind of weightlessness that you feel,” drummer Mickey Hart said, when asked about the band’s rehearsal and preparation for their tours together. “Everything that you do works, and everybody’s smiling and jumping up and down. There’s magic, […]

From PNC Arts Center: Zac Brown Band Returns to the PNC Bank Arts Center for 2019. This is their newest Summer tour named “The Owl Tour” Throughout spring they will be performing their “Down the Rabbit Hole live” But we are lucky to be part of The Owl. They will be supported by “Lukas Nelson” and “Promise of the Real” and “Caroline Jones” on select dates. This Owl Tour will support their upcoming sixth studio album which is being prepared to release in 2019. Plus we’re extremely lucky to have them stop here at the PNC Bank Arts Center for 2 days. More information

From Mayo PAC: Buddy Guy takes the stage at Mayo PAC Friday, June 28 at 8 p.m. Buddy Guy is one of the greatest living blues artist in the world, defining second generation Chicago blues with his wild performances and screaming guitar solos. The Grammy Award-winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee is an iconic force who proves that the blues are alive and well. Tickets start at $49.

Florida Georgia Line, Dan and Shay & Morgan Wallen at BB&T Pavilion July 13. From BB&T Pavilion: Get ready for a wild time, country fans!! Country’s favorite duo are BACK, with an ALL-NEW ALBUM – that’s right, Florida Georgia Line hit the road in 2019 with their “Can’t Say We Ain’t Country,” tour! They’ll be joined on the road by special guests Dan and Shay, as well as Morgan Wallen – it’s going to be incredible!! It’s all happening at the BB&T Pavilion on Saturday 13th July 2019 – make sure you’re there! Tickets on sale NOW and expected to sell out FAST! Tickets start at $102.

From PNC Arts Bank Center: Third Eye Blind already set out a 2019 before they even finished their 2018 tour. You know what that means, they are heading to the PNC Bank Arts Center These San Francisco rockers are currently out celebrating their 25th year as a band and they are still going just as strong as day 1. More information

From PNC Bank Arts Center: Dierks Bentley was off the road for not even two weeks, before feeling the urge and wanting to tour all over again, and once again PNC Bank Arts Center is on the list to visit. The “Burning Man” tour will take him across 24 different venues swinging through Canada, Midwest and the South. More information

From BB&T Pavilion: Hit-making heroes Hootie & The Blowfish are back! After several years in hiatus while lead singer and country music star Darius Rucker embarked upon his solo career, the South Carolina roots rockers have reunited, and with a brand new album waiting in the wings! The group, whose music ruled the radio airwaves throughout the 1990s, brings its Group Therapy Tour to BB&T Pavilion on Sunday 28th July 2019 at 7:30 p.m., with fellow ’90s stars Barenaked Ladies in support! American rock band Hootie and the Blowfish formed in Columbia, South Carolina. Consisting of Darius Rucker ( lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Mark Bryan (lead guitar, backing vocals, piano), Dean Felber (bass guitar, backing vocals, piano) and Jim Sonefeld (drums, percussion, backing vocals, rhythm guitar), the group found fame in the 1990s with the release of their debut album, Cracked Rear View (1994). The album became the best-selling album of 1995 and launched four top 20 singles: “Hold My Hand”, “Let Her Cry”, “Only Wanna Be with You”, and “Time”, before eventually becoming the 19th-best-selling album of all time in the United States. The album has been certified 21 times platinum in the United States. After the success of Cracked […]

From MPAC: Multiple-GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Rob Thomas performs solo hits and Matchbox Twenty favorites as well as music from his highly anticipated fourth solo album, Chip Tooth Smile, featuring the new single “One Less Day (Dying Young).” Featuring special guest Abby Anderson. More information

From PNC Bank Arts Center: Retreat to the Island. Jimmy Buffett is coming to the PNC Bank Arts Center on the 6th Augusta t 7:30 p.m. Do I need to explain who Jimmy Buffett is. He started his career back in 1969 and has been in many projects since. He is known worldwide for his music which portrays a “island escapism” lifestyle. Together with his trusted band “Corak Reefer” he has recorded famous songs including “Margaritaville” and “Come Monday” If you also heard of his business ventures, He has founded Record labels, beer production, casinos and even in the video games market. This is one show you do not want to miss out on, so grab your margarita and come see the show! Tickets start at $65.

From BB&T Pavilion: Train fans, get ready for an exciting announcement!! The band who brought you hits such as “Meet Virginia,” and “Soul Sister,” have announced they’ll be touring with the Goo Goo Dolls and Allen Stone in 2019!! The North American tour comes to BB&T Pavilion on Saturday 10th August 2019 – be there! Tickets on sale NOW! Consisting of band members Patrick Monahan, Hector Maldonado, Jerry Becker, Drew Shoals, Luis Maldonado, Nikita Houston and Sakai Smith, Train are a diverse rock group with a sound that’s been evolving steadily ever since their debut self-titled album of 1998. A further nine albums later, Train are now touring in support of their brand new greatest hits compilation album. In addition to all the best-loved fan favorites, the album will include the band’s cover of George Michael’s “Careless Whisper,” featuring saxophone by Kenny G! As for the Goo Goo Dolls, they’ll have just finished touring in 2018 in celebration of no less than two decades since the release of their incredible album “Dizzy Up The Girl,” featuring the astonishing hit song “Iris,” which remains to this day one of the best-selling crossover songs in popular music history. The band are currently […]

The Prudential Center: GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes is coming to Newark’s Prudential Center on August 10 & 11 and he is bringing along special guest Alessia Cara! Shawn has recently topped Billboard’s “21 Under 21” and has been featured on Forbes “30 under 30”. His self-titled third album became one of the top best-selling album debuts of 2018 and made Shawn the third youngest solo artist to ever have three consecutive #1 albums. More information

From PNC Bank Arts Center: Train are back at the PNC Bank Arts Center with the Goo Goo Dolls and Allen Stone. The co-headlining tour will come to the PNC Bank Arts Center August 16th 2019 and will span 45 dates across the US. This is an early bird release, so get our ticket now and avoid missing out in 2019. Tickets start at $40.

From  BB&T Pavilion: Beck & Cage the Elephant at BB&T Pavilion Wednesday, Aug. 21at 6 p.m. Beck: The talented songwriter behind so many incredible songs throughout the years is the one and only – Beck! His top quality and his ability to always step out of the comfort zone and push the genre boundaries has crafted and elevated his career since the 1990’s up until today. As he still goes strong and manages to find a slightly different sound than before. From experimental and lo-fi style and now creating a merge of folk, funk, soul, hip hop, electronic, alternative rock, country, and psychedelia. With 13 studio albums to date and a wide range of sounds, Beck continues to impress and go beyond where he has gone before! LA background inspiring and influencing his music throughout the years, 20 something years later he is back on the road for 2019 and brings all the energy as always. You can expect to be blown away by beautiful and hard hitting music all in the same breath. Cage The Elephant: The American rockers hailing from Kentucky first came together in 2006, Cage The Elephant have been taking to the stages ever since then […]

From The Prudential Center: This iconic boy band will set off on the DNA World Tour in support of their newest album DNA. BSB analyzed their individual DNA profiles to see what crucial element each member represents in the group’s DNA and how it creates the unstoppable and legendary Backstreet Boys. “That’s what I love about this album,” said Kevin Richardson. “We were able to bring all of our influences and styles into one coherent piece of work. These songs are a great representation of who we are as individuals and who we are as a group. It’s our DNA. We’re really proud of that.” More information

Jersey Shore Cake & Cookie Convention is what the Northeast bakers have been waiting for! A place where professionals and hobbyists can shop hard to find supplies, learn new techniques, meet face to face with cake and cookie idols, all while having fun and meeting new sweet friends. Hosted by Shore Cake Supply at the iconic Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ, our inaugural event will be bustling with nationwide supply vendors, live free demonstrations, competitions, hands-on classes and so much more! Held Oct. 12 and 13. Early Bird tickets go on sale, February 1st, 9:00 am. www.jerseyshorecakeshow.com

From NJPAC: On 11/8, Mandy Patinkin makes a triumphant return to #njpac! More information