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FEATURED EVENTS
Wednesday, March 25 – PBS’ Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide. (TEANECK, NJ) — The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.
George Street Playhouse presents “What Became of Us” by Shayan Lofti. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — George Street Playhouse presents What Became of Us by Shayan Lofti and directed by Laiona Michelle (GSP’s Little Girl Blue). Previews begin on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with opening night set for Friday, March 20, for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 5, 2026, at George Street Playhouse.
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Garden State Film Festival to Take Place March 26-29. The 24th Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) takes place March 26-29, 2026 across Asbury Park, Monmouth County & Cranford, Union County, NJ featuring over 200 films from around the world, events, filmmaker parties, live podcasts, industry panels and networking opportunities.
The MTM Players to present “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at Kelsey Theatre. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) — Truth to power and the struggle of the non-conformist against the institution—sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious—take the stage when The MTM Players presents One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, across two weekends from March 20-29, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus.
Thursday, March 26 – Ari Hest Returns to Lizzie Rose Music Room. (TUCKERTON, NJ) — Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Ari Hest returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Thursday, March 26 – 2026 Garden State Film Festival to Open with a Powerful Kickoff Matinee Featuring Revolutionary War Documentary. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) — The Garden State Film Festival, New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival® launches its 24th year with a compelling Kickoff Matinee at Asbury Lanes on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 1:30pm to 3:15pm. The block blends local history, global storytelling, and forward-thinking voices into one unforgettable opening experience. This curated film block sets the tone for a festival that spans 205 films from around the world—starting right here in New Jersey.
Friday, March 27 – McCarter Theatre presents Lucius – A History Worth Repeating. (PRINCETON, NJ) — McCarter Theatre presents Lucius – A History Worth Repeating on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 8:00pm in the Matthews Theatre. Known for their engaging live performances and spell-binding harmonies, Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius are a mesmerizing experience of mirrored kinship and honesty.
The National Tour of “Stereophonic” comes to State Theatre New Jersey. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — State Theatre New Jersey presents the national tour of the 2024 Tony® Award-winning Best Play, Stereophonic, for four performances from March 28-29, 2026. Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom.
Saturday, March 28 – Grunin Center for the Arts presents Brass Queens. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) — Grunin Center for the Arts presents Brass Queens on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:00pm. Brass Queens is a female-led, New York-based brass band that has been dominating the brass band scene since 2019.
Saturday, March 28 – Bluesman Selwyn Birchwood to celebrate album release at Lizzie Rose Music Room. (TUCKERTON, NJ) — Award-winning visionary bluesman Selwyn Birchwood will celebrate album release at Lizzie Rose Music Room on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:30pm. His fifth Alligator Records album, Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues, is released a day earlier.
Sunday, March 29 – Kean Stage presents An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi. (HILLSIDE, NJ) — Kean Stage presents An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue) in Hillside. His one-of-a-kind show brings together comedy, commentary, and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna. Accompanied by his six-piece jazz band. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Sunday, March 29 – Step Inside the Age of Dinosaurs at McCarter Theatre. (PRINCETON, NJ) — McCarter Theatre invites audiences to journey 170 million years into the past with The Making of Life on Our Planet: Dinosaurs, on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00pm. This is a live talk and Q&A from the Emmy Award–winning team behind Netflix’s Life on Our Planet. This immersive event brings the age of dinosaurs to life on the big screen, combining cutting-edge science, cinematic spectacle, and behind-the-scenes insight from the filmmakers themselves.
Sunday, March 29 – Middletown Arts Center presents MAC Music Cafe. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) — The Middletown Arts Center presents MAC Music Café on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Join them for an evening of original music, dynamic performances and unforgettable live energy featuring Reina Williams & Patrick Bamburak, JStu and Michael Brett.
Tuesday, March 31 – Roxey Ballet’s “Journey Back to the 80s” Kicks Off to Packed Houses and Neon-Filled Nights. (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) — Roxey Ballet launched its first weekend of Journey Back to the 80s to tremendous success, playing to packed audiences who showed up ready to celebrate. From neon outfits and leg warmers to electrifying choreography and rocking 80s hits, the energy in the theater was undeniable. Audience members danced in their seats, sang along to iconic favorites, and left smiling after a totally tubular night of nostalgia and high-octane performance.
MUSIC
Wednesday, March 25 – West End Arts Center presents An Evening of Elton John. (LONG BRANCH, NJ) — New Jersey Repertory Company’s West End Arts presents An Evening of Elton John on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm in the West End Arts Center Auditorium. Broadway and cabaret’s rising stars celebrate the legendary, Grammy-winning icon Elton John in an evening of his greatest hits.
Thursday, March 26 – The Newton Theatre presents Better Than Ezra on March 26st. (NEWTON, NJ) — Better Than Ezra will perform at The Newton Theatre on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. For over 35 years, the alt-rock icons have maintained a direct line to the unbridled joy of making music, endlessly dreaming up songs with an uncanny power to linger forever in the listener’s heart.
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Thursday, March 26 – United Children’s Music Project presents the Ricardo Sánchez Flamenco Trio. (WEEHAWKEN, NJ) — United Children’s Music Project (UCMP) will bring the fiery rhythms of the Ricardo Sánchez Flamenco Trio to their next Latin Night Thursdays on March 26, 2026 at UCMP’s program space in Weehawken. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, March 27 – Singer-Songwriter Conference & Showcase Returns to Cape May in March. (CAPE MAY, NJ) — The annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Conference & Showcase returns March 27–28, 2026, bringing two inspiring days of music, learning, and connection to historic Congress Hall and venues throughout downtown Cape May. Hosted in Congress Hall’s Grand Ballroom and Harrison Conference Center, the 2026 conference continues its tradition of uniting songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals in one of the East Coast’s most iconic seaside towns.
Saturday, March 28 – Borgata presents Switchfoot on March 28th. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) — Borgata Event Center presents Switchfoot on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. Limited tickets remain for the alternative rock band.
Saturday, March 28 – ‘Club Clemans’ Welcomes Singer Tommy Cono on March 28th. (CAPE MAY, NJ) — The new East Lynne Theater Company continues this season with its original music series, Club Clemans, with singer Tommy Cono in “The Voice of Tribute,” for one night only, March 28, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME Church.
Sunday, March 29 – Kaplen JCC on the Palisades presents 2026 “Gift of Music” Scholarship Benefit Concert Celebrating Dorothy Kaplan Roffman. (TENAFLY, NJ) — The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Thurnauer School of Music presents the 2026 Gift of Music Scholarship Benefit Concert, taking place Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. The event celebrates the extraordinary 41-year legacy of Dorothy Kaplan Roffman, founding director of the Thurnauer School of Music, whose leadership and vision have shaped one of the region’s premier community music schools.
Sunday, March 29 – Great Music on the Morristown Green & Music at St. Peter’s presents Duruflé’s “Requiem”. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) — Great Music on the Morristown Green is pleased to be collaborating with Music at St. Peter’s to present Maurice Duruflé’s transcendent Requiem (Opus 9) on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the glorious acoustics of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (121 South Street) in Morristown. Showtime is 5:00pm.
Sunday, March 29 – Cryptid Records launches “Surviving the Music Industry” series. (PHILADELPHIA, PA) — Philly-based Cryptid Records is a label where community matters, artists thrive, and contracts don’t come with fangs. The team of professionals that run the operation – Jessie Bonney-Burrill, Sean Bonney-Burrill, Maddy Rose Weisman and Gabe Banford – have diverse backgrounds in music, visual art, mental health, and business strategy. Their passion for working with musicians and artists is evident in the album roll-out for Burning at Both Ends, the forthcoming LP from the label’s first signing, rising independent artist Hit Like a Girl.
Sunday, March 29 – Songwriters in the Pines Series Returns to Albert Music Hall on Sunday. (WARETOWN, NJ) — Local songwriters will take the spotlight at Albert Music Hall on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when the venue’s Songwriters in the Pines Series returns for an afternoon dedicated to original music. The show brings together regional performers sharing original songs and some of the stories behind them, offering audiences a relaxed setting to experience new music and perhaps discover a new favorite local artist.
Sunday, March 29 – WP Jazz Room presents John Pizzarelli’s “Dear Mr. Bennett” on Sunday. (WAYNE, NJ) — WP Jazz Room presents John Pizzarelli’s “Dear Mr. Bennett” on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Shea Center for Performing Arts. The Grammy-winning producer, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett.
THEATRE
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon. (HAMPTON, NJ) — Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon from February 24 through March 26, 2026. This is a classic comedy about two aging vaudeville performers, Willie Clark and Al Lewis, who were once a legendary duo but haven’t spoken in years due to a bitter falling out.
The Curtain presents a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Richard III”. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) — The Curtain, Jersey City’s premier classical theatre, will present an all-new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Richard III this March at Nimbus Arts Center weekends from March 5-29, 2026. Directed and adapted by Sean Hagerty, this morbidly comic, blood-soaked classic charts the ruthless rise of Shakespeare’s most notorious king.
The Ritz Theatre Company presents “She Kills Monsters”. (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) — The Ritz Theatre Company presents She Kills Monsters from March 6-29, 2026. A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents “Anastasia, The Musical”. (PITMAN, NJ) — The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Anastasia, The Musical weekends from March 6-29, 2026. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s.
South Camden Theatre Company presents “The Revolutionists”. (CAMDEN, NJ) — South Camden Theatre Company presents The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson across three weekends from March 13-29, 2026. The play takes place in 1793 where four bold women—playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, ribbon-loving Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle—team up in a wild, feminist comedy set amid the Reign of Terror.
Players Guild of Leonia presents “The Psychic”. (LEONIA, NJ) — The Players Guild of Leonia presents The Psychic by Sam Bobrick across three weekends from March 13-29, 2026. The production, directed by Terri Caust, takes you into a world where nothing is quite as it seems.
The Barn Theatre presents “Torch Song” by Harvey Fierstein. (MONTVILLE, NJ) — The Barn Theatre presents Torch Song by Harvey Fierstein across three weekends from March 13-29, 2026. This heartfelt play follows Arnold Beckoff, a Jewish drag queen performing as “Virginia Ham” in New York City. As he navigates love, family, and identity, he faces both joy and hardship.
Faith and Frosting Collide in “The Cake” at Bergen County Players. (ORADELL, NJ) — Enjoy a touching and topical dramedy as love clashes with conscience in Bergen County Players’ (BCP) production of The Cake. The play, written by Bekah Brunstetter, producer/writer for the hit TV series This Is Us, is directed by Carol Fisher of Teaneck. It opens March 14 and runs through April 11, 2026 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell.
Arden Theatre Company presents a Bold New Take on “Romeo and Juliet”. (PHILADELPHIA, PA) — Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company presents Romeo and Juliet from March 5 through April 5, 2026 on the F. Otto Haas Stage. Directed by Barrymore Award–winning director Amina Robinson, the production offers a bold and resonant vision of Shakespeare’s iconic work. This reimagined work breathes new life into a story that confronts cycles of violence, power, and lost innocence, blending contemporary perspectives with classic Shakespearean elements.
First Avenue Playhouse presents “Old Love”. (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) — First Avenue Playhouse presents Old Love across three weekends from March 13-28, 2026. This hilarious and heart-warming play is by Norm Foster.
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Spring Lake Theatre Company presents “Jesus Christ Superstar”. (SPRING LAKE, NJ) — Spring Lake Theatre Company presents Jesus Christ Superstar across two weekends from March 19-29, 2026. Experience the groundbreaking rock opera that changed musical theatre forever. Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the final days of Jesus through a bold, modern lens and a powerful rock score.
Dover Little Theatre presents “Much Ado About Nothing”. (DOVER, NJ) — Dover Little Theatre presents Much Ado About Nothing across three weekends from March 20 to April 4, 2026. This a comedy by William Shakespeare, revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrive in the town. The production is directed by Julieta Quinteras Amat.
Villagers Theatre’s BlackBox series presents “Diary of a Simpy Kid”. (SOMERSET, NJ) — Villagers Theatre’s BlackBox series presents Diary of a Simpy Kid across two weekends from March 20-29, 2026. Based on the beloved book and movie series “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney, the show is a musical parody of the iconic characters we all know and love.
October Ensemble presents the World Premiere of “Oh Sh*t, Sherlock!”. (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) — October Ensemble presents the World Premiere of Oh Sh*t, Sherlock! weekends from March 20 to April 12, 2026 at The Jersey Shore Arts Center. The actor playing Sherlock has never seen the script. Hilarity ensues as the rest of the cast tries to keep the mystery on track!
NJCU Center for the Arts presents Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill”. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) — New Jersey City University’s Center for the Arts presents Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill across two weekends from March 20-29, 2026 in the Margaret Williams Theatre. Released in June 1995, “Jagged Little Pill” made a household name of Alanis Morissette, earning her the title of the best-selling international debut artist in history. Three decades later, that same album was the inspiration for a Broadway musical. Jagged Little Pill is a raw, edgy, topical, and by no means difficult to swallow.
Square Ducks Productions to Present “Muse” at Mile Square Theatre. (HOBOKEN, NJ) — A new theater company – Square Ducks Productions – which specializes in shows for the special-needs community, will present its first production, Muse, at Mile Square Theatre across two weekends from March 20–29, 2026. Muse is an immersive theatrical experience inspired by the myth of Persephone.
The Off Broad Street Players presents “The Fantasticks” in Bridgeton. (BRIDGETON, NJ) — The Off Broad Street Players presents The Fantasticks across two weekends from March 20-29, 2026 at Hopeloft in Bridgeton. There’s always time to remember this romantic fable about a boy, a girl, their two fathers and a love that grows with each season.
Main Street Theatre Company presents “Beau Jest”. (OLD BRIDGE, NJ) — Main Street Theatre Company presents Beau Jest by James Sherman across two weekends from March 21-29, 2026. In the play, Sarah is a nice Jewish girl with a problem: her parents want her married to a nice Jewish boy. They have never met her boyfriend, a WASP executive named Chris Kringle.
Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”. (NEW YORK, NY) — Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as “Zidler”, impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show’s legendary run.
RVCC to Stage Student Theatre Production of One-Act Comedy, “The Whole Shebang”. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) — Raritan Valley Community College’s Arts & Design department will present a student theatre production of The Whole Shebang, a one-act play by Rich Orloff, March 25-27, 2026. Directed by Adjunct Professor Emerita Danielle Barry of Bridgewater, the play will be staged in the Welpe Theatre at the College’s Branchburg campus. Showtime is 7:00pm each night.
Shakespeare 70 presents “The Crucible” at TCNJ. (EWING, NJ) — Shakespeare 70 presents The Crucible by Arthur Miller from March 25-29, 2026 at The College of New Jersey’s Center for the Arts. This production examines a society—convinced of and beset by its own righteousness—on the brink of collapse, devouring itself from the inside out.
Bridge Players Theatre Company presents “Lizzie”. (BURLINGTON, NJ) — Bridge Players Theatre Company presents a special concert series event – Lizzie by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner and Alan Stevens Hewitt. Rage! Sex! Betrayal! BLOODY MURDER! A rock-show retelling of the bloody legend of America’s favorite axe-wielding double-murderess, Lizzie Borden. Performances take place March 27-29, 2026.
Music Mountain Theatre presents “MAME”. (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) — Music Mountain Theatre presents MAME weekends from March 27 through April 19, 2026. The musical is based on the novel “Auntie Mame” by Patrick Dennis and the play by Lawrence and Lee.
Vanguard Theater Company presents “What The Constitution Means to Me”. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Vanguard Theater Company presents What The Constitution Means to Me weekends from March 27 through April 12, 2026. Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans.
Nutley Little Theatre presents a Staged Reading of “With a Capital C” by Lawrence Paone. (NUTLEY, NJ) — On Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7:00pm, Nutley Little Theatre presents a free staged reading of With a Capital C – an original script written by Drew University Alum, Lawrence Paone and directed by another Drew Alum and NLT member, Mead Winters. There will be a talkback with the author immediately following the performance.
COMEDY
Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Jess Hilarious this weekend. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Jess Hilarious with four performances from March 27-28, 2026. Jessica “Jess Hilarious” Moore is an American stand-up comedian, actress, voice artist, and media personality whose career spans digital content, television, live performance, and national radio.
Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Reverend Bob Levy this weekend. (PRINCETON, NJ) — Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Reverend Bob Levy from March 27-28, 2026. Religious he is not! But, Reverend Bob Levy is certainly one of the funniest, most irreverent, innovative comedians on the circuit today.
DANCE
Thursday, March 26 – Atlantic City Ballet to present “Carmen” and “Sleeping Beauty”. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) — The Atlantic City Ballet presents two extraordinary classics this spring, Carmen and Sleeping Beauty. The first is Carmen, which will be presented on Thursday, March 26 at Caesars Circus Maximus Theater, and Saturday, March 28 at The Strand Theater in Lakewood. Carmen is a feast for the senses, pairing powerful choreography with George Bizet’s iconic composition.
FILM
Thursday, March 26 – Lighthouse International Film Society to Screen “We Met at Grossinger’s”. (LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ) — A new feature-length documentary, We Met at Grossinger’s, brings to life the world-famous hospitality phenomenon that flourished mid-century in the Catskill Mountains of New York State, Grossinger’s Resort Hotel. Lighthouse International Film Society screens the film on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts & Science. Showtime is 7:30pm.
The ShowRoom presents “GOOD FOR HER” – A viciously Entertaining Celebration of Female Revenge. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) — Closing out Women’s History Month and charging straight into April, The ShowRoom invites audiences to experience GOOD FOR HER — a bold new screening series celebrating female rage in all its vengeance-fueled, blood-soaked, and cathartic glory. Spanning three consecutive Saturdays, the series showcases women pushed beyond their limits, reclaiming power through stories of revenge, resilience, and rebellion — each film offering its own unforgettable brand of righteous payback.
KIDS
Sunday, March 29 – NJPAC presents Peppa Pig: My First Concert From Mozart to Muddy Puddles. (NEWARK, NJ) — Join Peppa Pig at New Jersey Performing Arts Center for her musical interactive show Peppa Pig: My First Concert on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm. This fun, new production featuring a live orchestra, will introduce little piggies to different instruments and their unique sounds while encouraging families to sing along to the favorite songs from the record-breaking TV series.
COMMUNITY
Thursday, March 26 – Ocean County College and Kean Ocean to Host 4th Annual Environmental Science Technical Conference. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) — Ocean County College and Kean Ocean will host the 4th annual Environmental Science Technical Conference on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing students together with industry professionals to learn about educational and career opportunities in the field of environmental science.
Thursday, March 26 – Peak Performances Spotlights Champions For The Arts on Thursday. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Four Montclair State University students will be honored at CHAMPIONS FOR THE ARTS on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm. This is an evening presented by MSU’s PEAK Performances featuring a special conversation with nationally recognized audience development expert Donna Walker-Kuhne. The event takes place in Presentation Hall on the Montclair State University campus as part of Women’s History Month.
Saturday, March 28 – Monmouth County Park System to Host 2026 Spring Craft Show. (TINTON FALLS, NJ) — On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Monmouth County Park System will host its Spring Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center (2566 Guam Lane) in Tinton Falls. This seasonal craft show features local artists and crafters and is the perfect place to find Mother’s Day gifts, spring decorations, and more. The event runs from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Saturday, March 28 – The Peking Acrobats to Perform at NJPAC. (NEWARK, NJ) — New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes back the renowned Peking Acrobats for two breathtaking performances on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Audiences of all ages are invited to witness this world-class troupe at 2:00pm & 7:30pm for an unforgettable display of skill, artistry, and tradition.
Saturday, March 28 – Drag Queen Bingo comes to Temple Emeth. (TEANECK, NJ) — Harmonica Sunbeam, who has been delighting audiences at nightclubs, cabarets, and fundraising events for nearly 30 years, will perform as part of Drag Queen Bingo at Temple Emeth (1666 Windsor Road) in Teaneck on Saturday night, March 28, 2026 at 8:00pm.
ART
Princeton University Art Museum Announces Inaugural Exhibitions in New Building. (PRINCETON, NJ) — Princeton Collects and Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay, the inaugural exhibitions in the Princeton University Art Museum’s new building, will premiere to the public on October 31, 2025, during the Museum’s 24-Hour opening celebration. As befits a moment of such monumental reshaping, the building will open with a focus on the Museum’s collections, including recent gifts and promised gifts of art as well as the story of how the collections have been shaped since their origins in the 1750s.
Tanya Weddemire Gallery presents “MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING”. (BROOKYLN, NY) — Tanya Weddemire Gallery presents “MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING”, a Black History Month group exhibition curated by Tatianna Mack, from February 1 to March 28, 2026. The exhibition brings together the work of Kaima Marie Akarue, Tyreek Morrison, Nia Winslow, and Candace Caston, whose practices coalesce through collaging worlds shaped by lived experience, memory, and visual expression.
Oyster Point Gallery presents “Splendid Unended” curated by George Bates. (RED BANK, NJ) — The Oyster Point Gallery presents Splendid Unended from February 3 through March 30, 2026. The exhibition was curated by George Bates. For his inaugural show, Mr. Bates has selected 18 artists from New Jersey, New York, and California to present a diverse and engaging showcase.
Art House Productions presents “Secret Garden”. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) — Art House Productions presents Secret Garden, honoring the life and work of Gordana Jerosimic. Co-curated by Andrea McKenna and Ivy Huang of IMUR Gallery, this solo exhibition will be on view at the Art House Gallery from March 6-29, 2026.
Riverside Gallery presents “Place within Abstraction”. (HACKENSACK, NJ) — Riverside Gallery presents Place within Abstraction, a group exhibition featuring paintings of Kwang-hyun Kim, Adem Gjonbalaj, Sungmo Cho, Jamie Joe, and Young M. Kim. The exhibition runs from March 7-25, 2026 and puts together a dialogue of artists who engage with abstraction at various levels of visual language, including minimalist reduction, maximalist addition, lyrical abstraction and others in between.
Princeton University Art Museum presents “Faig Ahmed: Textiles of Consciousness”. (PRINCETON, NJ) — The Princeton University Art Museum presents Faig Ahmed: Textiles of Consciousness as the next exhibition to be held at ArtatBainbridge, the historical house turned downtown Princeton gallery space. The exhibition will be on view from March 28 through August 2, 2026.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Wednesday, March 25 @ 7:00pm – Shakespeare “Out Loud”: Henry VI, Part 3 at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ – Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory, 3 Vreeland Rd, Florham Park
Wednesday, March 25 @ 7:00pm – T.A.P. Summer Camp Open House at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Wednesday, March 25 @ 7:30pm – George Street Playhouse presents “What Became of Us” at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, March 25 @ 7:30pm – ¡Cubanismo! at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, March 26 @ 1:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: AL1 (4 films) at Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Thursday, March 26 @ 2:00pm – George Street Playhouse presents “What Became of Us” at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, March 26 @ 7:00pm – Cabaret in 35mm at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) – Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Thursday, March 26 @ 7:00pm – MAC Student Theater Academy presents “Beetlejuice, Jr.” at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Thursday, March 26 @ 7:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: Meet The Filmmakers Night at Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Thursday, March 26 @ 7:30pm – George Street Playhouse presents “What Became of Us” at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, March 26 @ 7:30pm – Ari Hest at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Thursday, March 26 @ 7:30pm – The Ten Tenors – 30th Anniversary World Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, March 26 @ 7:30pm – HENRY VI: THE RISE OF RICHARD at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ – F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Friday, March 27 @ 7:00pm – MAC Student Theater Academy presents “Beetlejuice, Jr.” at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Friday, March 27 @ 7:00pm – Zootopia – A Sensory Friendly Movie Experience at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Friday, March 27 @ 7:30pm – George Street Playhouse presents “What Became of Us” at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, March 27 @ 7:30pm – Wooden Ships Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, March 27 @ 7:30pm – HENRY VI: THE RISE OF RICHARD at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ – F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Friday, March 27 @ 8:00pm – Stereophonic at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, March 27 @ 8:00pm – New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Mikado at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, March 27 @ 8:00pm – Lucius at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Friday, March 27 @ 8:00pm – The New York Bee Gees at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Friday, March 27 @ 8:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo at Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 11:00am – Garden State Film Festival: CBR17 A Musical Storybook: “Top of the Mountain” and The All-American Ruins Podcast: Someone Lives Here at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 12:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: JS32 (5 films) at Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove
Saturday, March 28 @ 12:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: TA11 (6 films) at The Asbury Hotel, 210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 12:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: AL5 (6 films) at Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 12:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: BC25 (7 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 12:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: CBR18 (8 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 12:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: CT38 (3 Minutos; No Baby on Board) at Cranford Theater, 25 N Ave W, Cranford
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:00pm – New Jersey Ballet presents Icons of American Ballet at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:00pm – George Street Playhouse presents “What Became of Us” at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:00pm – Stereophonic at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:00pm – 9 to 5: The Musical at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:00pm – HENRY VI: THE RISE OF RICHARD at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ – F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: AL6 (Champion Chronicles: Defying The Odds; Stronger Than You Think) at Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: BC26 (6 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: JS33 (History with Hanlon and Arnone: Longstreet Farm; Just Live; Pencils) at Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: TA12 (Apostasy Blues; Dog; Food For Thought) at The Asbury Hotel, 210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 3:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: CBR19 (7 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 3:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: CT39 (Blazing A Trail; God Dam; Parallax) at Cranford Theater, 25 N Ave W, Cranford
Saturday, March 28 @ 5:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: CT40 (6 films) at Cranford Theater, 25 N Ave W, Cranford
Saturday, March 28 @ 6:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: AL7 (Brothers on Three; History with Hanlon and Arnone: Monmouth Park) at Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 6:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: BC27 (7 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 6:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: CBR20 (7 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 6:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: JS34 (5 films) at Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove
Saturday, March 28 @ 6:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: TA13 (Misery; Plucked) at The Asbury Hotel, 210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 7:00pm – Brass Queens at Grunin Center – Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, March 28 @ 7:00pm – Dueling Pianos at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Saturday, March 28 @ 7:30pm – George Street Playhouse presents “What Became of Us” at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 28 @ 7:30pm – Selwyn Birchwood at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, March 28 @ 7:30pm – Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Saturday, March 28 @ 7:30pm – HENRY VI: THE RISE OF RICHARD at Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ – F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Saturday, March 28 @ 8:00pm – Julio Iglesias Jr. at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Saturday, March 28 @ 8:00pm – Stereophonic at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, March 28 @ 8:00pm – 9 to 5: The Musical at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Saturday, March 28 @ 8:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: CT41 (6 films) at Cranford Theater, 25 N Ave W, Cranford
Saturday, March 28 @ 8:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: AL8 (9 films0 at Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 8:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: CBR21 (All-American Ruins: Universal Atlas Cement Plant; Beautiful, Pam; Everything) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 8:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: JS35 (Between Two Waves; The Door) at Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove
Saturday, March 28 @ 9:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: BC28 (7 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 9:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: TA14 (7 films) at The Asbury Hotel, 210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 9:30am – Garden State Film Festival: Filmmaker Breakfast / Panel Workshop at Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday, March 28 @ 9:30am – Garden State Film Festival: BC24 (17 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, March 29 @ 10:00am – Garden State Film Festival: Winning Screenplay Competition Table Read at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, March 29 @ 11:30am – Garden State Film Festival: JS36 (4 films) at Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove
Sunday, March 29 @ 12:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: AL9 (5 films) at Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, March 29 @ 12:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: BC30 (6 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, March 29 @ 12:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: CBR22 (Homebody, Take It Back) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, March 29 @ 12:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: TA15 (5 films) at The Asbury Hotel, 210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, March 29 @ 1:00pm – Stereophonic at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, March 29 @ 2:00pm – New Jersey Ballet presents Icons of American Ballet at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, March 29 @ 2:00pm – George Street Playhouse presents “What Became of Us” at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, March 29 @ 2:00pm – New Jersey Symphony: Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, March 29 @ 2:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: AL10 (History with Hanlon and Arnone: InfoAge Museums at Camp Evans; Lucky Jack; The Reach) at Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, March 29 @ 2:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: BC31 (4 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, March 29 @ 2:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: CBR23 (Baseball: Beyond Belief, Skechers Football – How’s Your Touch) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, March 29 @ 2:30pm – Garden State Film Festival: JS37 (The Ashes of a Dream) at Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove
Sunday, March 29 @ 3:00pm – The Making of Life on Our Planet: Dinosaurs at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton
Sunday, March 29 @ 3:00pm – 9 to 5: The Musical at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Sunday, March 29 @ 3:00pm – Garden State Film Festival: TA16 (7 films) at The Asbury Hotel, 210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, March 29 @ 4:00pm – MAC Music Café at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown
Sunday, March 29 @ 7:00pm – An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi at Kean Stage – Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Avenue, Hillside
Sunday, March 29 @ 9:30am – Garden State Film Festival: BC29 (21 films) at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
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