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The Wellmont Theater - 2019 Calendar of Events
Where: Wellmont Theater – 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019
Details: The Wellmont Theater is Montclair, NJ's premier theater and concert venue. Click here for the best 2019 events coming soon to The Wellmont Theater.
The Mosa Social - Bottomless Brunch
Where: Piazza di Roma – 02/03/2019 - 12/29/2019
Details: The Mosa Social is the bottomless brunch experience you have been yearning for. So grab your sexy “I woke up like this” outfit and stop by.
Celebrate the Ultimate Sweet Sixteen at Piazza di Roma
Where: Piazza di Roma – 07/01/2019 - 12/29/2019
Details: Piazza Di Roma creates the music, the memories, and the magic. Let them provide the perfect space to bring your sweet sixteen vision to life.
Thanksgiving Dessert from Calandra’s Bakery
Where: Calandra’s Bakery: Caldwell – 10/09/2019 - 11/28/2019
Details: This year, let Calandra’s Bakery prepare your Thanksgiving Desserts! All three Calandra’s Bakery locations are open until 5:00 pm on Thanksgiving.
Calandra’s Italian Market & Deli Thanksgiving Catering
Where: Calandra’s Italian Village – 10/09/2019 - 11/22/2019
Details: Let Calandra’s Italian Market & Deli Cater Your Thanksgiving Dinner. Our catering experts have created a delicious Thanksgiving catering menu.
Tropicana Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Musical Light Show
Where: Tropicana Atlantic City – 11/20/2019
Details: Official Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Musical Light Show at Tropicana Atlantic City. A 35-foot tree with festive lights synchronized to music.
Jets vs Raiders Tailgate Experience
Where: Secaucus Junction Train Station (Edison Parking Lot) – 11/24/2019
Details: Join Gameday Tailgate Experience for a large outdoor tailgate before the New York Jets host the Oakland Raiders. Special guests and former athletes!
Special Thanksgiving Buffet at il Vecchio Cafe
Where: Il Vecchio Cafe – 11/28/2019
Details: Enjoy a Special Thanksgiving Buffet dinner at il Vecchio Cafe with your loved ones! Featuring a full buffet with seasonal dishes crafted by Chef Francesco.
Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at Cucina Calandra
Where: Cucina Calandra – 11/28/2019
Details: Thanksgiving Dinner at Cucina Calandra. Chef Costantino has a Thanksgiving Special Menu! Also entrees from our regular a la carte menu. Fine wines.
Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Where: Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill – 11/28/2019
Details: Join us at Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill for our Annual Deluxe Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet. Featuring a carving station serving prime rib, ham, and turkey.
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The Wellmont Theater - 2019 Calendar of Events
Where: Wellmont Theater – 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019: 12:00 am
Details: The Wellmont Theater is Montclair, NJ's premier theater and concert venue. Click here for the best 2019 events coming soon to The Wellmont Theater.
Fuddy Meers
Where: Black Box Performing Arts Center – 11/01/2019 - 11/17/2019: 8:00 pm
Details: Fuddy Meers tells the story of Claire, who has a rare form of psychogenic amnesia that erases her memory whenever she goes to sleep.
Love Song by John Kolvenbach
Where: Jersey City Theater Center – 11/07/2019 - 11/17/2019: 8:00 pm
Details: Come see Love Song by John Kolvenbach at Jersey City Theater Center. Funny, enchanting and wonderfully touching. John Kolvenbach's offbeat comedy.
Funny Women of a Certain Age
Where: Hopewell Theater – 11/19/2019: 7:00 pm
Details: Women of a Certain Age Comedy is a show straight from the unfettered mouths and uninhibited minds of the funniest, most daring, most experienced people…
Comedy Live! Improv with The Teachers’ Lounge
Where: Riverview Live – 11/20/2019: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Details: Comedy Live! Hungry for a midweek comedy snack? Join in the Upstairs Lounge at Riverview for a night of improv led by “The Teachers’ Lounge.”
The Jim Breuer Residency Comedy, Stories & More Vol. IV
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center – 11/23/2019: All Day
Details: Breuer came to national attention during his years on “Saturday Night Live” and the cult classic film “Half Baked” with Dave Chappelle. Today, he can…
Ramsey Theatre Live Stand-up Comedy Show
Where: Ramsey Theatre – 11/23/2019: 9:30 pm
Details: The Ramsey Theatre Live Stand-up Comedy Show is Saturday, November 23rd! Regina DeCicco will be performing. She is an actress and stand-up comedian.
Stand Up For Something: Autism
Where: Hopewell Theater – 12/06/2019: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Stand Up For Something is a series of comedy shows. Each show benefits a different, local charity. This event supports Autism Speaks.
Bobby Collins
Where: Scotty’s Steakhouse – 12/06/2019: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Special Event! One Night Only Special Event $28 Your Chance to See A Legend A Comics Comic Comedian Bobby Collins has an ability to truthfully…
An Evening with Stephen Colbert and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Where: Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 12/07/2019: 8:00 pm
Details: 9th Annual Montclair Film Benefit: An Evening with Stephen Colbert and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Your chance to experience two of the sharpest comic minds.
Fred Rubino
Where: Scotty’s Steakhouse – 12/07/2019: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Freddy Rubino was born on the lower east side of Manhattan in New York City and then moved to Brooklyn. It is here where Fred…
Comedy Night With Jo Selito Da Puppet
Where: The Early American Tavern – 12/14/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Tickets are $25 with a 2 item minimum general - $22.00
Uncle Floyd
Where: Scotty’s Steakhouse – 12/20/2019: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Also Featuring Tom Mongelli Floyd Vivino began his career in show business as a child performer, giving piano recitals and appearing as a dancer with…
Stand-Up Comedy Night
Where: 208 Vine St – 12/21/2019: All Day
Details: Please join us for our Comedy Series, featuring some of the country’s best comics. Hosted by Kevin Hurley and always at least one featured comic…
Uncle Floyd
Where: Scotty’s Steakhouse – 12/21/2019: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Also Featuring Tom Mongelli Floyd Vivino began his career in show business as a child performer, giving piano recitals and appearing as a dancer with…
Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City – 12/27/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Chris Monty
Where: Scotty’s Steakhouse – 12/27/2019: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Chris Monty is one of New Yorks busier comedians. Along with being a regular at New Yorks best comedy clubs, Chris is a terrific actor…
Bert Kreischer
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – 12/28/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Bert Kreischer
Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City – 12/28/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Capitol Steps: The Lyin' Kings
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center – 01/11/2020: All Day
Details: The Capitol Steps began in 1981, at a Christmas party in the office of former Senator Charles Percy. Like most things in Congress, they never…
Concerts in New Jersey
The Wellmont Theater - 2019 Calendar of Events
Where: Wellmont Theater – 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019: 12:00 am
Details: The Wellmont Theater is Montclair, NJ's premier theater and concert venue. Click here for the best 2019 events coming soon to The Wellmont Theater.
NJCU Jazz Ensembles Swing into Downtown Jersey City
Where: Headroom Bar & Social – 11/18/2019: 7:30 pm
Details: Members of the NJCU Jazz faculty bring a swinging night of music to downtown Jersey City. The event will take place at HeadRoom, an active music venue.
Boz Scaggs (Rescheduled from 6/25)
Where: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre – 11/18/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Boz Scaggs (Rescheduled from 6/25)
Nemr
Where: Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City – 11/18/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Nemr
New Brunswick Jazz Project - Presents Emerging Artists & Open Session – Gabriel Bar-Cohen
Where: Garden State Ale House – 11/19/2019: All Day
Details: Part of NBJP's mission is to showcase the next generation of jazz musicians...the future "greats!" This is a chance to see them NOW! Tuesday, drummer,…
Iraqi Maqam and Religious Rituals with Hamed Al-Saadi & Amir Elsaffar
Where: Dana Room – 11/19/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: This lecture-performance explores the relationship between the centuries old Iraqi maqam tradition and religious rituals in Judaism, Christianity, Islam and beyond. Hamed Al-Saadi is the…
Music and Merlot
Where: Hopewell Valley Vineyards – 11/19/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Live music, wine by the glass or bottle and brick oven pizza for purchase
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Where: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre – 11/19/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Brian Setzer Orchestra
Nemr
Where: Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City – 11/19/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Nemr
Free Library Concert
Where: Ocean Township Library – 11/20/2019: 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Charlie's Band features live music that adults know and love. Join us for an hour of songs from the Great American Songbook as well as…
Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Christmas
Where: Caesar’s Palace – 11/20/2019: 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Christmas
Wings -N- Sing: A Night of Lip Sync Battles
Where: Millburn High School Cafe – 11/20/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Join the MHS Drama Club, the MHS Faculty & The Limelight Players as they host a night of the timeless form of "expression": LIP SYNCING!!!…
With Confidence, Seaway, Between You and Me & Doll Skin
Where: House Of Independents – 11/20/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: With Confidence, Seaway, Between You and Me & Doll Skin
High On Fire & Power Trip
Where: Asbury Lanes – 11/20/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: High On Fire & Power Trip
Magic Beans / Mungion
Where: Wonder Bar – 11/20/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Magic Beans / Mungion
Postmodern Jukebox - Count Basie Center
Where: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre – 11/20/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Postmodern Jukebox - Count Basie Center
Victor Wainwright
Where: The Lizzie Rose Music Room – 11/20/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Showtime- 7:30 pm 3 Time BMA Piano Award Winner and BB KING Entertainer of the Year Award and Band of the Year Award winner, Victor…
With Confidence – The Love And Loathing Tour
Where: House Of Independents – 11/20/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: With Confidence – The Love And Loathing Tour
Paul J Baccash
Where: Ariane Kitchen & Bar – 11/20/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Paul sol,o 7:30pm til 9:30pm
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center – 11/20/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Brian Setzer Orchestra
Festivals & Expos in New Jersey
Transfer Fair
Where: Rowan College of South Jersey – 11/19/2019: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Details: Rowan College of South Jersey, Gloucester Campus would like to invite you to participate in the Fall 2019 Transfer Fair! At the Lobby at Eugene…
Atlantic City Hospitality Fiesta 2019
Where: Noyes Arts Garage – 11/19/2019: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Join in the Atlantic City Hospitality Fiesta 2019. Business networking and a night of celebration. The who's who of New Jersey's public and private sectors.
Big Santa Lighting Extravaganza!
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza – 11/22/2019: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details: You won't want to miss The Big Santa Lighting Extravaganza! The lighting of 50-foot tall Big Santa and a Magical Journey to Find Santa.
Jersey City Wine Fest
Where: Harborside 3 Atrium – 11/23/2019: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Details: Come out to the Jersey City Wine Fest. Get Ready to travel on a world tour of wines! Over 100 Varieties to try all on the beautiful Jersey City Waterfront.
Harry Potter at Liberty Hall!
Where: Liberty Hall Museum – 11/29/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: The Christmas Tour Begins: Harry Potter at Liberty Hall! Join in this holiday season as Liberty Hall steps into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Vernon Lights Festival
Where: Vernon Lights Festival – 11/29/2019 - 02/02/2020: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Vernon Lights Festival is a Wonderland of Lanterns and Light. Don’t miss this walk-through wonderland of family fun. See massive lighting displays.
41st Annual Festival of Trees
Where: 190 Lord Stirling Rd. – 12/01/2019: All Day
Details: December 1-28 (Closed December 24-25 in observance of the Christmas holiday) 9:00 am – 4:30 pmThe December is the time to visit the Environmental Education…
41st Annual Festival of Trees
Where: 190 Lord Stirling Rd. – 12/01/2019: All Day
Details: December 1-28 (Closed December 24-25 in observance of the Christmas holiday) 9:00 am – 4:30 pmThe December is the time to visit the Environmental Education…
Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green
Where: Morristown Green – 12/01/2019 - 12/22/2019: 12:00 am
Details: The Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green. This month-long family event kicks off on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Witness Santa’s rooftop arrival.
Central Jersey SantaFest by The Goddard School
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Princeton – 12/01/2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Details: Join CentralJersey.com for their second annual SantaFest, presented by The Goddard School. Including holiday movies, crafts, and photo with Santa.
Grand Opening of Bettē & Eddie’s Christmas Castle at Laurita
Where: Laurita Winery – 12/01/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details: Come to the Grand Opening of Bettē & Eddie’s Christmas Castle at Laurita. Each visitor will be given tokens that they can disperse in the ‘Giving Wells’
Bettē & Eddie’s Christmas Castle at Laurita
Where: Laurita Winery – 12/04/2019 - 12/08/2019: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Details: Come to Bettē & Eddie’s Christmas Castle at Laurita Winery. Each visitor will be given tokens that they can disperse in the ‘Giving Wells’
IRW Undergraduate Learning Community Final Project Presentations and Podcast Festival
Where: Rutgers University – Douglass Student Center – 12/05/2019: All Day
Details: IRW Undergraduate Learning Community Final Project Presentations and Podcast Festival
Christmas Festival
Where: Lacordaire Academy – 12/05/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Come join the cast of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" as well as grades 4-8 as they bring some Christmas cheer to Lacordaire Academy! The…
The Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble at Laurita!
Where: Laurita Winery – 12/06/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Hear The Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble at Laurita! A community ensemble comprised of auditioned, and advanced-level handbells ringers.
West Cape May Christmas Parade
Where: Cape May Convention Hall – 12/07/2019: All Day
Details: West Cape May Christmas ParadeStarts at 5:00pm sharp from the WCM Volunteer Firehouse and marches South on Broadway, winds East on Perry, and onto Carpenter…
Crafts in the Warren Tech
Where: Warren County Technical School – 12/07/2019: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: Come out to Crafts in the Warren Tech 10th Annual Event. This is a fun-filled holiday shopping experience! Non-Perishable Food Drive!
Duffield's Christmas Festival
Where: Duffield’s Farm Market – 12/07/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: Christmas Festival at Duffield's Farm. Join in to celebrate the season. Christmas photo area! Santa and Mrs. Clause are coming.
Verona Fair in the Square
Where: Downtown Verona – 12/07/2019: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details: Verona Fair in the Square! Come out to the 23nd annual festival for Verona and its surrounding communities. Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with crafters,…
The Dickens Festival In Medford, NJ!
Where: Braddock’s Tavern – 12/07/2019: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Join in The Dickens Festival In Medford, NJ! Holiday Carolers, Great Food, Hot Chocolate, Magic, Comedy, Juggling, Live Presentations and more.
Food & Wine Events in New Jersey
The Mosa Social - Bottomless Brunch
Where: Piazza di Roma – 02/03/2019 - 12/29/2019: 10:00 am
Details: The Mosa Social is the bottomless brunch experience you have been yearning for. So grab your sexy “I woke up like this” outfit and stop by.
Connections + Cocktails
Where: Tio Juan’s Margaritas – 09/23/2019 - 11/25/2019: 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Details: Connections + Cocktails is held on the 4th Monday of every month. This is the event where existing and potential chamber members can connect with…
Thanksgiving Dessert from Calandra’s Bakery
Where: Calandra’s Bakery: Caldwell – 10/09/2019 - 11/28/2019: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Details: This year, let Calandra’s Bakery prepare your Thanksgiving Desserts! All three Calandra’s Bakery locations are open until 5:00 pm on Thanksgiving.
Calandra’s Italian Market & Deli Thanksgiving Catering
Where: Calandra’s Italian Village – 10/09/2019 - 11/22/2019: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Details: Let Calandra’s Italian Market & Deli Cater Your Thanksgiving Dinner. Our catering experts have created a delicious Thanksgiving catering menu.
Ocean Eats Restaurant Week
Where: Ocean Casino Resort – Ovation Hall – 11/03/2019 - 11/29/2019: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Noodle & Sushi, and Villain & Saint Ocean Eats Atlantic City is a 6 day celebration of dining at Ocean Casino Resort. Enjoy $39 dinners at American Cut.
Brick Farm Market Thanksgiving
Where: Brick Farm Market – 11/09/2019 - 11/23/2019: 8:00 am
Details: Brick Farm Market offers a deliciously prepared pasture-raised Thanksgiving dinner. Order a complete meal, or add to your home cooked specialties.
The German Butcher Thanksgiving
Where: The German Butcher – 11/10/2019 - 11/23/2019: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Details: The German Butcher is now taking Thanksgiving dinner orders until November 23. Their menu features uncooked turkeys as well as fully cooked options.
Friendsgiving Dinner at 100 Ocean
Where: 100 Ocean – 11/14/2019 - 11/27/2019: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Details: Friendsgiving Dinner at 100 Ocean! Enjoy a 3-course dinner served family style. $45 per friend. Grab your crew for turkey, fixings and loads of fun!
The Brian Westbrook Show LIVE at PJ Whelihan’s Cherry Hill
Where: P.J. Whelihan’s Cherry Hill – 11/18/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: P.J. Whelihan’s Cherry Hill will host former Eagles Running Back Brian Westbrook for a live broadcast of 97.5 The Fanatic’s The Brian Westbrook Show every…
UBS Cooking School: Thanksgiving Essentials
Where: UBS Cooking School – 11/19/2019: 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Details: Join in the UBS Cooking School: Thanksgiving Essentials. Thanksgiving isn't complete without having sides at the table. Come learn how to make stuffing.
A Tour of Italy Wine Dinner at Eno Terra
Where: Eno Terra Restaurant – 11/19/2019: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: A Tour of Italy Wine Dinner at at Eno Terra. Join in for a fun and informative All Italian wine dinner! Enjoy Five courses and Seven wines.
Bell's Mansion Thanksgiving Catering
Where: Bell’s Mansion – 11/20/2019: 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Details: Thanksgiving Catering. Leave the cooking to them - let Bell's Mansion cater your Thanksgiving Dinner! Place your order by November 20th.
Morristown Besties Friendsgiving
Where: Town Bar + Kitchen – 11/20/2019: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Details: Morristown Besties Friendsgiving is back where it all started - at Town Bar and Kitchen in Morristown. There will be speciality cocktails, games, giveaways.
Pascal & Sabine Dinner Series
Where: Pascal & Sabine – 11/20/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Details: Join Pascal & Sabine for a six-course dinner based around seasonal wild game. Including venison, rabbit and pheasant. You won't want to miss this dinner.
Cooking for Diabetics
Where: Ocean County Library – Little Egg Harbor Branch – 11/21/2019: 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Details: November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Join Shoprite Dietician Jennifer Klein as she talks about cooking for diabetics as well as a cooking demo. Please register.
Friendsgiving Wine & Chocolate Night
Where: Trina’s Treats – 11/21/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: A Friendsgiving Wine & Chocolate class! Make their gourmet style chocolate covered pretzels & chocolate covered strawberries.
Spanish Wine Tour Tasting
Where: Barrel & Brew Bar & Liquor – 11/21/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Barrel and Brew Bar will be hosting a Spanish wine tasting. Touring the region of Spain with live music and charcuterie board pairings.
Holiday Walk Around Wine Tasting at Restaurant Nicholas
Where: Restaurant Nicholas – 11/22/2019: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details: Tis the season! Restaurant Nicholas is hosting a walk around tasting. The event showcases 16 "must have" wines for the holidays. Nicholas chose these wines.
Mad Batter Wine Dinner: Autumn Flavors
Where: Mad Batter Restaurant – 11/22/2019: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Details: Mad Batter Wine Dinner: Autumn Flavors. Savor the flavors and colors of autumn during this five course seasonal menu paired with wine.
Kids Thanksgiving Cooking Class - Hackensack
Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy – 11/23/2019: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Details: Join the Kids cooking class at Maggiano's Little Italy. Kids will decorate their own Thanksgiving Day Cupcakes! First decorate their own Chef hat.
Kids & Family Events in New Jersey
The Wellmont Theater - 2019 Calendar of Events
Where: Wellmont Theater – 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019: 12:00 am
Details: The Wellmont Theater is Montclair, NJ's premier theater and concert venue. Click here for the best 2019 events coming soon to The Wellmont Theater.
Celebrate the Ultimate Sweet Sixteen at Piazza di Roma
Where: Piazza di Roma – 07/01/2019 - 12/29/2019: All Day
Details: Piazza Di Roma creates the music, the memories, and the magic. Let them provide the perfect space to bring your sweet sixteen vision to life.
Photo Contest
Where: Somerset County Administration Building – 08/07/2019 - 11/29/2019: All Day
Details: Amateur or professional photographers living in Somerset County are invited to submit photos that showcase the vibrant communities, historic sites, and engaging community events. Like…
Holiday Toy Drive
Where: Buena Vista Township Municipal Complex – 09/02/2019 - 12/02/2019: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Details: Holiday Toy Drive. Give a child a happy holiday experience! Donate unopened and unwrapped toys for all ages. Santa and Mrs Claus will hand out…
Hall-Mills Murders Walking Tour
Where: Rutgers University – Douglass Student Center – 09/13/2019 - 11/29/2019: 8:00 pm
Details: Hall-Mills Murders Walking Tour. Friday nights at 8 pm from September 13 to November 29, 2019. Walk the streets of New Brunswick where the star-crossed…
Scarecrows in the Garden
Where: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum – 10/19/2019 - 12/01/2019: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Details: Scarecrows in the Garden at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Take a stroll through the gardens to see dozens of ghoulish, whimsical, and colorful scarecrows.
Classic Creations Holiday Craft Show
Where: The Hermitage Museum – 10/25/2019 - 12/01/2019: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Details: Shop at the Classic Creations Holiday Craft Show at The Hermitage. Hundreds of artisans and crafters offer unique holiday decorations and gifts.
Fuddy Meers
Where: Black Box Performing Arts Center – 11/01/2019 - 11/17/2019: 8:00 pm
Details: Fuddy Meers tells the story of Claire, who has a rare form of psychogenic amnesia that erases her memory whenever she goes to sleep.
Santa HQ at Deptford Mall
Where: Deptford Mall – 11/06/2019 - 12/24/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Details: Deptford Mall partners with HGTV to present “Santa HQ.” Families can explore the wonder of Santa in the digital age. A custom photo opportunity with Santa.
Santa HQ at Freehold Raceway Mall
Where: Freehold Raceway Mall – 11/08/2019 - 11/29/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Details: Santa HQ at Freehold Raceway Mall! Visitors can use the workshop’s Magic Mirror to transform into one of Santa’s elves. Explore Santa’s Workshop.
Project SEARCH at Jefferson Health Open Houses
Where: Jefferson Health – Management Services Center – 11/14/2019 - 12/06/2019: 6:30 pm
Details: Y.A.L.E. School welcomes school districts, parents and students to attend a free Open House. Learn about Project SEARCH at Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill.
Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show & Village
Where: Skylands Stadium – 11/15/2019 - 12/30/2019: 5:00 pm
Details: Skylands Stadium's spectacular Christmas Light Show & Village is back! With more than two million dazzling lights on a mile-long drive-through course.
The Polar Express
Where: Whippany Railway Museum – 11/16/2019 - 12/30/2019: 11:35 am
Details: The Polar Express at Whippany Railway Museum. Relive the magic of the classic story as you are whisked away for a magical one-hour trip to the North Pole.
Christmas Fantasy with Lights at Storybook Land
Where: Storybook Land – 11/16/2019 - 12/23/2019: 4:30 pm
Details: Join in the Christmas Fantasy with Lights at Storybook Land. Santa appears at the chimney, waves his wand and magically lighting up the park.
Games Galore in Bridgewater
Where: Postal code 08807, US – 11/19/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Sponsored by: Complete Care Green Knoll Minimum age: 17 Games Galore is a team of volunteers who assist the staff of a long-term care Senior…
Christmas in the Ballantine House
Where: Newark Museum – 11/20/2019 - 01/05/2020: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details: The 1885 Ballantine House Christmas depicts Christmas in late Victorian Newark. In these times, the English, German and Dutch holiday traditions merged.
Crafternoon
Where: Boonton Holmes Public Library – 11/20/2019: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: CrafternoonJoin with other crafters to complete a fun craft! This program is geared towards older crafters who have more scissor/glue experience as the crafts will…
Tropicana Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Musical Light Show
Where: Tropicana Atlantic City – 11/20/2019: 5:00 pm
Details: Official Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Musical Light Show at Tropicana Atlantic City. A 35-foot tree with festive lights synchronized to music.
Lego Master Builders
Where: Gloucester County Library – 11/21/2019: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Creative challenges and free-build time with the library's unique LEGOs. Build a spectacular creation or the stage of your own stop-motion video! Ages 6-17 accompanied…
PROJECT RAINBOW for LGBTQ Teens
Where: Katz JCC of Cherry Hill NJ – 11/21/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: A safe, affirming, and fun monthly gathering for high school students (grades 9 - 12) who identify as LGBTQ and their allies. A collaboration of…
Performing Arts Events in New Jersey
Lily
Where: New Jersey Repertory Company – 10/24/2019 - 11/24/2019: 8:00 pm
Details: Aging country superstar Toby Crenshaw is ready for his usual post-performance "meet and greet" with a line of eager, young groupies. But when Lily, the…
Fuddy Meers
Where: Black Box Performing Arts Center – 11/01/2019 - 11/17/2019: 8:00 pm
Details: Fuddy Meers tells the story of Claire, who has a rare form of psychogenic amnesia that erases her memory whenever she goes to sleep.
Guys and Dolls
Where: Axelrod Performing Arts Center – 11/01/2019 - 11/17/2019: 8:00 pm
Details: Considered by theater critics and lovers to be “the perfect musical comedy,” Guys and Dolls is Frank Loesser’s masterpiece. Written for Broadway in 1950, Guys…
Youth Art & Painting Class - Nov 18
Where: Newton Recreation Center – 11/18/2019: All Day
Details: Youth Art & Painting Class - Nov 18
TAIJE SILVERMAN
Where: Monmouth University – 11/18/2019: 4:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: TAIJE SILVERMAN
Art of Yoga
Where: Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium, 6th Fl. – 11/19/2019: 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Reflecting back, moving forward. Join entrepreneur and creator of Mindful Play Yoga Jamie Wilson Murray for a 50-minute yoga session. This partnership supports themes in our…
A Drag Queen Christmas - The Naughty Tour
Where: Wellmont Theatre – 11/19/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: A Drag Queen Christmas - The Naughty Tour
Adult Painting Class - Nov 19
Where: Newton Recreation Center – 11/20/2019: All Day
Details: Adult Painting Class - Nov 19
Daytrip: Ripcord-Ives Auditorium
Where: Maplewood Parks and Recreation – 11/20/2019: All Day
Details: Daytrip: Ripcord-Ives Auditorium
Folk Art Painting
Where: Civic Center – 11/20/2019: All Day
Details: Folk Art Painting
Pastel Still Life Workshop
Where: Plainsboro Recreation and Community Services Dept. – 11/20/2019: All Day
Details: Pastel Still Life Workshop
Tina Turner Broadway trip
Where: Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center – 11/20/2019: 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Oakeside offers a bus trip to New York City to see TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Cinderella - The Musical
Where: Papermill Playhouse – 11/20/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Cinderella - The Musical
Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling Live
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center – 11/20/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling Live
Lore Podcast Live
Where: Scottish Rite Auditorium – 11/21/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Lore Podcast Live
A Midsummer Night's Dream - National Theatre Broadcast
Where: Pollak Theatre – 11/21/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: A Midsummer Night's Dream - National Theatre Broadcast
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Where: Monmouth University – 11/21/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play.…
Dale K: Hypnotist
Where: Avenel Performing Arts Center – 11/21/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Hollywood’s fabricated theory of Hypnosis usually involves Lightning Bolts, Zombie like Trances and Humans Clucking like Chickens. During his performances, Dale challenges these theories proving…
Trouble Will Find Me
Where: Bickford Theatre of the Morris Museum – 11/21/2019 - 11/23/2019: 9:00 pm
Details: Trouble Will Find Me: Remixed – 10 Hairy Legs and Doug Elkins. New Jersey’s own dance heroes, 10 Hairy Legs, celebrate the artistry of the…
42nd Street - National Theatre Broadcast
Where: Pollak Theatre – 11/22/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: 42nd Street - National Theatre Broadcast
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