WHAT’S GOING ON? Here is a small sample of area happenings you may want to check out in the coming days. Check ahead, for some events are being postponed or canceled over COVID-19 concerns. Visit venue websites to learn about COVID-19 safety precautions in effect.
“Memphis Jookin’: The Show” with Lil Buck will come to State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on Sunday, March 27.stnj.org
Art/Museums
MARCH 26
MONTCLAIR “Evanescent,” in-person reception, 3-5 p.m., Studio Montclair Gallery, 127 Bloomfield Ave. studiomontclair.org, 862-500-1447.
PLAINSBORO Sustainability Fair, Makers Day weekend and Earth Hour day celebration with recycled/upcycled crafts, lessons on sustainable activities to do at home, games on the museum lawn, new museum scavenger hunts and new “Fast Fashion” amd Women’s History Month exhibits, 1-4 p.m., Wicoff House Museum, Plainsboro Recreation and Cultural Center, 641 Plainsboro Road. tinyurl.com/earth2022, [email protected],609-799-0909, ext. 1709.
TRENTON New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship Exhibit, opening reception, 6-8 p.m., Artworks, 19 Everett Alley. artworkstrenton.org, 609-394-9436.
WEST WINDSOR “Art People Party,” Arts Council of Princeton spring fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., Princeton Metro Center, 5 Vaughn Drive in Princeton Junction. $125. artscouncilofprinceton.org/app-fundraiser, 609-924-8777. Registration required.
Comedy
MARCH 25
NEW BRUNSWICK Alingon Mitra, 7 and 9 p.m. March 25-26, Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St. $25 and two-item minimum. stressfactory.com, 732-545-4242.
NEWARK Vic Dibitetto, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theater, 1 Center St. $39.50. njpac.org, 732-897-6500.
SPRINGFIELD Uncle Floyd, Tom Mongelli, 9 p.m., Scotty’s Pub & Comedy Cove, 595 Morris Ave. $26 and two-item minimum. thecomedycove.com, 973-376-3840.
MARCH 26
GLEN GARDNER Glen Gardner Comedy Night, dessert show fundraiser co-hosted by the Glen Gardner Women’s Club with comedians Teddy Daniels, Troy Moore and Brendan Donegan, cash bar and 50/50 raffle, 8 p.m., Spruce Run Memorial VFW Hall, 179 Main St. $40 by advance purchase only. eventbrite.com, 908-303-1223, [email protected].
RED BANK Chris Covert, 8 p.m., Count Basie Center for the Arts, The Vogel, 99 Monmouth St. $35-$50. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.
SPRINGFIELD Michael Somerville, John Hollywood, 9 p.m., Scotty’s Pub & Comedy Cove, 595 Morris Ave. $26 and two-item minimum. thecomedycove.com, 973-376-3840.
STOCKTON “Catskills on the Delaware,” deli dinner and comedy show with Joey Novick, Gladys Simon and Bob Greenberg, 8 p.m., The Borscht Belt, 19 Bridge St. $55. 609-460-4051.
HIp hop choreographer Rennie Harris will presetn “Nuttin’ But A Word” at the Stockton Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. March 25.stocktonpac.org
Dance
MARCH 25
GALLOWAY Rennie Harris Puremovement, “Nuttin’ But a Word,” 7:30 p.m., Stockton University, Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive. $10-$35. stocktonpac.org, 609-652-9000.
NEW BRUNSWICK Tentacle Tribe, Montreal-based contemporary dance company, 7:30 p.m., New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave. $5-$15; registration required. nbpac.org, go.rutgers.edu/nbpac.
MARCH 26
WAYNE Ensemble Espagnol Spanish Dance Theater, 8 p.m., William Paterson University, Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Road. wp-presents.org, 973-720-2371.
MARCH 27
MORRISTOWN New Jersey Ballet, “Hansel and Gretel,” 3 p.m., Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St. $15-$25. mayoarts.org, 973-539-8008.
NEW BRUNSWICK “Memphis Jookin’ — the Show,” featuring Lil Buck, 7 p.m., State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave. $15-$55. stnj.org, 732-246-7469.
Fairs/Festivals
MARCH 26
ALLENTOWN Daffodil Days Festival, more than 30 family-friendly activities over nine days set among 3,000 daffodils, Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St. allentownvinj.org, 609-208-9991.
Music
MARCH 25
ASBURY PARK Bumpin Uglies, 8 p.m., House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave. $15. houseofindependents.com, 732-977-5284.
Soccer Mommy, 7 p.m., Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave. $22-$44. stoneponyonline.com, 732-502-0600.
BERNARDS Light Opera of New Jersey Chamber Orchestra, modern-day adaptation of “La Boheme” set in New York City, 7:30 p.m., also March 26, 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Cultural Arts Center, 8000 Fellowship Road in Basking Ridge. $49.50-$65. lightoperaofnewjersey.org/tickets, 908-903-0700.
BRICK “Jersey Shore Rocks Dementia,” Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey fundraiser for Alzheimer’s respite care program and intergenerational “Connect Thru Music” with the No Reply Band and Full Stride cover bands, games, prize drawings, photo booth, bar menu, local craft beer and snacks, 7-11 p.m., Town Square at the Jersey Shore, 1930 Route 88. $25. caregivervolunteers.org/jersey-shore-rocks-dementia-march-2022/, 732-505-2273.
GARWOOD Hot Water Music, 7 p.m., also March 26, 7 p.m. Crossroads, 78 North Ave. $40. xxroads.com, 908-232-5666.
MADISON Patricia Ruggles, free “Magnificats and more” Friday Lenten organ recital program, 12:15 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 4 Madison Ave. gracemadison.org, 973-377-0106.
Dave Stryker Trio, birthday celebration, 6:15 and 8:35 p.m. Shanghai Jazz Restaurant and Bar, 24 Main St. $40 food-drink minimum. shanghaijazz.com, 973-822-2899.
MORRISTOWN The Devon Allman Project, Allman Brothers and Greg Allman tribute with Jimmy Hall and Larry McCray and Samantha Fish Band, 8 p.m., Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St. $29-$69. mayoarts.org, 973-539-8008.
NEWARK Los Angeles Azules, 8:30 p.m., New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St. $61-$181. njpac.org, 201-503-1333.
Juan Luis Guerra, 8 p.m., Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St. $59-$259. prucenter.com, 973-757-6600.
NEWTON Foreigners Journey, tribute with Constantine Marqulis, 8 p.m., The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St. $32-$47. skypac.org, 973-940-6398.
PRINCETON Shawn Colvin, 30th anniversary “Steady On” acoustic, 8 p.m., McCarter Theatre Center, Matthews Theatre, 91 University Place. $40-$60. mccarter.org, 609-258-2787.
RED BANK Best of the Eagles, tribute act, 8 p.m., Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St. $29-$69. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.
SAYREVILLE Mayday Parade, Real Friends, Magnolia Park, 7 p.m., also March 26, 7 p.m. Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Road. $35. starlandballroom.com, 732-238-5500.
SOUTH ORANGE The Machine, Pink Floyd tribute, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way. $35-$48. sopacnow.org, 973-313-2787.
STANHOPE Nikki Starr’s Drag Show, 6 p.m., Stanhope House, 45 Main St. $16.50. stanhopehousenj.com, 973-347-7777.
TEANECK Pierced, album release party, with Deth Cactus, Metal Life Crisis, Nuse, 7 p.m., Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road. $10-$15. debonairmusichall.com, 201-833-0011.
MARCH 26
ASBURY PARK Owel, the Vaughns, Range Life, Christian Sparacio, 6 p.m., House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave. $15. houseofindependents.com, 732-977-5284.
Moroccan Sheepherders, 7 p.m., Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave. $17-$20. stoneponyonline.com, 732-502-0600.
BLAIRSTOWN The Seldom Scene, 8 p.m., Roy’s Hall — Live Arts Emporium, 30 Main St. $37.50-$47.50. royshall.org, 908-362-1399.
COLLINGSWOOD The Devon Allman Project, Allman Brothers and Greg Allman tribute with Jimmy Hall and Larry McCray, Samantha Fish Bvand, River Kitten, 8 p.m., Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike. $39-$69. scottishriteauditorium.com, 856-858-1000.
HOPEWELL Hopewell Hayride Show, country/Americana musical variety show with Alex Kessel and Never Too Late Band, Eagle Ridge Bluegrass Band, Elaine Orzechhowski, Chris Turner and Emily Darcy, 6-8 p.m., Hopewell United Methodist Church, 20 Blackwell Ave. $15, $7.50 ages 12 and younger. hopewellhayride.com, 609-466-0471.
JERSEY CITY Langhorne Slim, 8 p.m., White Eagle Hall, 335-337 Newark Ave. $25. whiteeaglehalljc.com, 201-885-5166.
LAKEWOOD Yellow Brick Road, Elton John tribute, 8 p.m., Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. $30-$42. strand.org, 732-367-7789.
MORRISTOWN Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, “Grand Reopening” tour, 8 p.m., Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St. $39-$59. mayoarts.org, 973-539-8008.
NEWARK Kadim al Sahir, 9 p.m., New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St. $125-$375. njpac.org, 201-503-1333.
NEWTON The Wailin’ Jennys, 8 p.m., The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St. $49-$64. skypac.org, 973-940-6398.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH EarthShare New Jersey Rocks, fundraiser for environmental nonprofit organizations with music by Vyntedge, Revolver, the Black Ties and Savoir Faire, 6 p.m., Martell’s Tiki Bar, 308 Boardwalk. $15-$25. bit.ly/esnjrockstix, 609-989-1160.
PRINCETON Princeton Symphony Orchestra, “Brahms and Scriabin” with pianist Mackenzie Melemed, 8 p.m., also March 27, 4 p.m. Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, Nassau Street. $10-$75.50. princetonsymphony.org, 609-497-0020.
RED BANK Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love, tribute to the Woodstock era, 7:30 p.m., Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St. $29-$99. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.
TEANECK Kix, 8 p.m., Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road. $35-$45. debonairmusichall.com, 201-833-0011.
WAYNE Sufi Music Night, Turkish Cultural Center recital with the Amir Vahap Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Academy, 164 Totowa Road. $5-$10. tccnj.org, [email protected].
WESTFIELD New Jersey Festival Orchestra, “Voices from the Arctic” with works by Rautavaara, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky, guest violinist Jaewon Kim, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St. njfestivalorchestra.org, 908-232-9400.
MARCH 27
ASBURY PARK Attack Attack, Conquer Divide, Until I Wake, Across the White Water Tower, 6:30 p.m., House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave. $20. houseofindependents.com, 732-977-5284.
HACKENSACK Palisades Virtuosi, “Global Warning — A Concert Devoted to Climate Concerns,” 3 p.m., Hackensack Performing Arts Center, 102 State St. $15-$25. palisadesvirtuosi.org, 201-837-9150.
LAKEWOOD “Voices for Ukraine,” fundraiser for people of Ukraine with performances by the Wags, Killer Joe Band, Artist Collective Troupe, the Ball Haunis Irish Band, Daly Irish Dance, the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Pipe Band, the Ukrainian Church Choir, Godspell by the Howell PAL, Kasia Pawka and the Polish School, the Portuguese Dance Group and two bands from the Red House Studio, noon-6 p.m., Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. $20-$22. marketstreet.org/events, 732-367-7789.
MADISON New Jersey Festival Orchestra, “Voices from the Arctic” with works by Rautavaara, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky, guest violinist Jaewon Kim, 3 p.m., Drew University, Dorothy Young Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 36 Madison Ave. njfestivalorchestra.org, 908-232-9400.
Opera at Florham, “Love, Death and Redemption” program of opera arias and Broadway songs with soprano Maria Natale and baritone Joe Lodato accompanied by artistic director Mary Pinto on piano, 3 p.m., Fairleigh Dickinson University, The Mansion, 285 Madison Ave. $10-$25. operaatflorham.org/event-details/love-death-and-redemption, 973-443-8620.
MONTCLAIR Ember Choral Arts, in-person and live-streamed “Can We Talk? . . . About Our Friends,” 5 p.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 94 Pine St. $25. emberarts.org, 973-744-1074.
MORRISTOWN Larry Fuller Trio, 2 p.m., Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road. $25. morrismuseum.org, 973-971-3706. Registration required.
POMPTON LAKES The Jersey Tenors, 3 p.m., Rhino Theatre, 247 Wanaque Ave. $55-$60. rhinotheatre.com, 973-248-9491.
SOUTH ORANGE Light Opera of New Jersey, modern-day adaptation of Puccini’s “La Boheme” set in New York City, 7 p.m., South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way. $60. sopacnow.org, 973-313-2787.
TOMS RIVER Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo, “Guitar Magic,” 3 p.m., Ocean County College, Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Hooper Avenue and College Drive. $20-$24. grunincenter.org, 732-255-0500.
WATCHUNG Amani, “Spring is Here,” 2 p.m., Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road. $25. watchungarts.org, 908-753-0190.
WAYNE The Royal Bopsters, Jazz Room series, 4 p.m., William Paterson University, Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Road. $8-$18. wp-presents.org, 973-720-2371.
WESTFIELD The Westerlies, in-person and live-streamed concert with the jazz/new classical quartet, 5 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 414 E. Broad St. $10-$25. steepleconcerts.org, stpaulswestfield.org, 908-964-3654.
Sports & Recreation
MARCH 25
EDISON New Brunswick Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows, with approximately 170 breeds, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., also March 26, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave. $2-$8. nbkc.org, 732-249-8231.
Theater
MARCH 25
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS “The Actress,” dessert-theater production of Peter Quilter play about an actress backstage for her farewell performance, 7:30 p.m., also March 26, 7:30 p.m. First Avenue Playhouse, 123 First Ave. $25; reservations required. firstavenueplayhouse.org, 732-291-7552.
BOUND BROOK “Clue,” stage version of film inspired by the board game, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 2 p.m. Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St. $20-$30. brookarts.org, 732-469-7700.
DEAL “The Bridges of Madison County,” musical based on the Robert James Waller novel, 7 p.m., also March 26, 2 and 8 p.m.; March 27, 3 p.m. Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave. $32-$65. axelrodartscenter.com, 732-531-9100.
CRANFORD “A Chorus Line,” musical following the travails of theater chorus dancers, 8 p.m., also March 26, 2 p.m. Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre, 78 Winans Ave. $23-$25. cdctheatre.org, 908-276-7611.
DOVER “Spring Awakening,” Duncan Sheik coming-of-age musical, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 2 p.m. Dover Little Theatre, 69 Elliott St. $22. doverlittletheatre.org, 973-328-9202.
EAST BRUNSWICK “Xanadu,” musical about a Greek muse inspiring love in a roller rink, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 3 p.m. Playhouse 22, 721 Cranbury Road. $20-$22. playhouse22.org, 732-254-3939.
ENGLEWOOD “The Cleopatra Club,” Paul Schrader play about an over-the-hill film critic and a once-celebrated movie producer coming to terms with a colleague’s death, 8 p.m., also March 26-27, 8 p.m. Black Box Performing Arts Center, 49 E. Palisade Ave. $30-$35. blackboxpac.com, 201-569-2070.
HILLSBOROUGH “Barefoot in the Park,” Neil Simon comedy, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 2 p.m. Somerset Valley Playhouse, 689 Amwell Road (Route 514). $18-$20. svptheatre.org, 908-369-7469.
HOBOKEN “The Niceties,” drama about a growing divide between a professor and a student over issues of race and history, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 3 p.m. Mile Square Theatre, 1400 Clinton St. $24-$35. milesquaretheatre.org, 201-683-7014.
LAMBERTVILLE “Moon Over Buffalo,” comedy about two fading actors who hope for another chance at stardom, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 3 p.m. Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179. $23-$25. musicmountaintheatre.org, 609-397-3337.
LONG BRANCH “The Forest,” world premiere of Lia Romeo comedy about a newly divorced woman who moves back in with her mother, 8 p.m., also March 26, 3 and 8 p.m.; March 27, 2 p.m. New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway. $25-$55. njrep.org, 732-229-3166.
MILLBURN “The Wanderer,” musical based on the life and music of Dion, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 1:30 p.m. Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive. $36-$98. papermill.org, 973-376-4343.
MONTVILLE “The Outsider,” Paul Slade Smith comedy about a reluctant political candidate, 8 p.m., also March 26-27, 2 p.m. The Barn Theatre, 32 Skyline Drive. $23. barntheatre.org, 973-334-9320.
OAKLYN “Tick, Tick . . . Boom!,” autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 2 p.m. Ritz Theatre, 915 Whitehorse Pike. $27. ritztheatreco.org, 856-858-5230.
ORADELL “Gospell,” Stephen Schwartz rock musical, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 2 p.m. Bergen County Players, 298 Kinderkamack Road. $25. bcplayers.org, 201-261-4200.
POMPTON LAKES “Little Women,” musical based on the Louisa May Alcott novel, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 1 p.m. Rhino Studio 237, 237 Hamburg Turnpike. $25. smilingrhinotheatre.com, 973-248-9491.
RED BANK “The Hombres,” new Tony Meneses drama about a gay Latino yoga instructor’s clash with a group of New Jersey construction workers, 8 p.m., also March 26, 3 and 8 p.m.; March 27, 3 p.m. Two River Theater, Marion Huber Theater, 21 Bridge Ave. $28-$73. tworivertheater.org, 732-345-1400.
TOMS RIVER “First Date,” musical comedy about a set-up couple’s first dinner encounter, 8 p.m., also March 26, 2 and 8 p.m.; March 27, 2 p.m. Exit 82 Studio Theater, 73 Main St. $27-$30. exit82theatre.com.
WEST WINDSOR “Dial M for Murder,” Theater to Go production of the Hitchcock suspense drama, 8 p.m., also March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 2 p.m. Mercer County Community College, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road. $19-$21. kelseytheatre.org, 609-570-3333.
MARCH 26
HADDONFIELD “Sondheim Cabaret,” musical revue, 8 p.m., Haddonfield Plays and Players Performing Arts Center, 957 E. Atlantic Ave. at Crows Woods. $25. haddonfieldplayers.com, 856-429-8139.
HAMPTON “Sherlock Returns,” original immersive musical comedy dinner show, 11:30 a.m., also March 26, 6:30 p.m. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 Route 173 West. $79.50-$89.50. hhplayhouse.com, 800-447-7313.
NETCONG “Pinkalicious the Musical,” family production based on the children’s book character, 4 p.m., also March 27, 2 p.m. Growing Stage Theatre, Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Ave. $18-$28. growingstage.com, 973-347-4946.
TOMS RIVER “The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare — the Next Gen,” family stage production, 1 p.m., also March 26, 4 p.m. Ocean County College, Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Hooper Avenue and College Drive. $13-$18. grunincenter.org, 732-255-0500.
Other
MARCH 25
ASBURY PARK Garden State Film Festival, in-person screenings at five area locations, also March 26-27. Opening reception gala with screening of “Redemption of a Rogue,” special guests, cocktails, 7-10:45 p.m.$50. , Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Ave. gsff.org, [email protected].
DEAL Annual Axelrod International Jewish Israel Film Festival, online screening of seven films and the nine-part “The Chef” TV series, also March 26-27, Axelrod Performing Arts Center. $72 for series pass; $36 for “The Chef” only. axelrodartscenter.com, 732-531-9100.
RED BANK Henry Rollins, “Good to See You” tour, 8 p.m., Count Basie Center for the Arts, The Vogel, 99 Monmouth St. $35. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.
TRENTON “Oscar Shorts,” Trenton Film Society screenings of this year’s nominees, 6:30 p.m., also March 26, noon, 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery Streets. $12-$20. trentonfilmsociety.org, 609-921-1620.
MARCH 26
CRANFORD Garden State Film Festival, screening of independent films from around the globe, 7 p.m., Cranford Theater, 25 North Ave. West. $15. gsff.org, 908-588-2477.
MARCH 27
ASBURY PARK Garden State Film Festival, awards reception, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Asbury Lanes, 209 Fourth Ave. $125 by advance registration. gsff.org, [email protected].
NEW BRUNSWICK “The Golden Gays” Drag Brunch, benefit for the theater’s LGBTQ Community Engagement Committee, 11 a.m., State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave. $100. stnj.org, 732-246-7469.
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