Music lovers at Princeton, NJ's McCarter Theatre Center this Tuesday, April 16, 2024 evening ready themselves for an unleashed New Jersey performance by Snarky Puppy. The Texas-based ensemble, which has performed with artists as diverse as Michael McDonald, Justin Timberlake, and Snoop Dogg, is known for an appealing combination of jazz, rock, funk, and world music that has earned them five Grammy nominations and five wins, including a 2023 Best Contemporary Instrumental performance award for their latest recording, Empire Central.

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

The Garden State New Play Festival is a groundbreaking initiative devised by the Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC), The New Jersey Play Lab (NJPL), and the Department of Theatre and Dance's BA Theatre Studies Program at Montclair State University. This innovative model reimagines the approach to new play development and festivals, fostering a supportive environment for playwrights while actively engaging audiences and communities.

(MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Musician Stevie Van Zandt, and his brother, playwright Billy Van Zandt, were honored on April 26, 2024 with a street dedication in their hometown of Middletown Township. The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) is partnering with Middletown Township to ceremonially dedicate Wilson Avenue, the street where Billy and Stevie Van Zandt grew up, as Van Zandt Way, serving as a perpetual reminder of their profound influence and lasting impact.

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Kalos, a Celtic roots trio, will perform an eclectic, invigorating mix of instrumentals and songs at Roy's Hall on Friday, May 17, 2024. Showtime is 8:00pm.

(RED BANK, NJ) -- In an exciting first, The Oyster Point Gallery will present four exhibitions in its gallery spaces. Joseph Iorio's inaugural solo exhibition, "Structural Abstractions," will be on the first floor. Zee Cordero's Pop paintings will be on the second floor. Jane Kleiman's sculptural ceramics and Mark Harari's luminescent transparencies will be shown in the Atrium.

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- It's not often that you hear and see National and Internationally recognized performers in a state-of-the-art concert venue of less than 200 seats, but Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in collaboration with WBGO 88.3 radio, and Smooth Jazz New Jersey are about to make that happen in a three part "All That Jazz" series.

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Holmdel Theatre Company presents Tony winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall in her new production, The Show Goes On. The performance will take place on May 4, 2024 at 8:00pm in the Duncan Smith Theater.

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Rebecca F. Kuang's views of diversity, bias, and cultural appropriation reach new heights – and depths - in her compelling novel Yellowface. Join her for an exploration of these hot-button topics during her Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm.

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Office of Cultural Affairs to announce the latest boost to the city’s growing arts community, awarding more than $1 million in much-needed funding to 78 local artists and arts organizations through the third round of grants from the Arts and Culture Trust Fund.

The very appropriately entitled Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Wave," is the second single from Tusk guitarist-vocalist Scott McDonald's forthcoming solo LP.

(DUNELLEN, NJ) -- The Dunellen Theatre presents Faster Pussycat with special guests Johnny Nasty Boots and RAHWAY on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Works, the Eero Saarinen-designed former Bell Labs campus and the country's first 'metroburb' – a self-contained metropolis in suburbia – has announced the grand opening of Bell Theater – the property's new home for outstanding cultural and arts programming, including professional theater, dance, concerts and films.

(NEWARK, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Newark Public Schools announces a first-of-its kind collaborative project in American educational history, the publication of "We Were Strangers Once, Too," a collection of 58 student stories centered around themes of immigration and identity, available on Amazon.com. The book is a necessary read and an empathetic balm in a polarized world.

New Jersey outfit Cut The Kids In Half have shared their second-ever single "A Good Man Died," a tense, searing track rife with vocal control and creative vision beyond the band's teenage years, along with an official video that shows off their DIY roots and live prowess.

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Amos Lee - Transmissions Tour on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 7:30pm. Joining Lee for this concert is special guest, Julia Pratt. Tickets range from $39-$99.

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Claudio Mir '96 has been named the 2024 Middlesex College Alumnus of the Year. As Alumnus of the Year, Mir will deliver remarks at Middlesex College's 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 16th.

Involvement in New Jersey Youth Symphony, a program of Wharton Arts in Union County, is not just about honing musical technique, it's also about developing life skills. On Sunday, May 5th, the organization will celebrate its success with students and alumni at the NJ Youth Symphony 45th Anniversary Concert. As a special treat, founding Music Director/Conductor (and current Founder/Artistic Director of the Discovery Orchestra) George Marriner Maull will be back for the first time to guest conduct part of the concert.

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) honored the legacy of Jazz legend and Newark icon, Sarah Vaughan with the inaugural Sarah A' Vaughan Garde Gala on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The gala served as a momentous celebration of Sarah Vaughan, commemorating her 100th birthday and honoring her unparalleled contributions to the genre. Photographer Ja’vee L. Artis was there to take photos for Newark Symphony Hall. Photographer Ja’vee L. Artis was there to take photos for Newark Symphony Hall.

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Magical Mystery Doors on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 8:00pm. They are a tribute act that blends and layers the music of three legendary bands (The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors) to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere.