Special Events
Somerset Patriots
vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
Aug. 23 and 24 at 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 25 at 5:05 p.m.
vs. Lancaster Barnstormers
Aug. 26, 27, 28 and 29 at 7:05 p.m.
TD Bank Ballpark
1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater
908-252-0700; www.somersetpatriots.com
Garden and Music Festival
Hosted by The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County
Family-oriented activities, including garden tours, presentations and showcases on gardening and landscaping and live music. The annual “Greatest of the Garden” competition welcomes Gardeners to bring their biggest or most outstanding home grown produce for a chance to win. Categories include, but are not limited to, biggest tomato, cucumber, squash or watermelon; longest gourd; or any vegetable’s best likeness to a celebrity or historical figure.
Aug. 24, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine
The EARTH Center, in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park
42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick
732-398-5268 or email david.smela@co.middlesex.nj.us
Woodstock 2019: One Day of Peace, Love, & Music
A Tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock
Aug. 24, all day festival starting at 1 p.m.
food trucks, indoor vendors, music and more
The Strand Center for the Arts
400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood
732-730-5925; strand.org
8th Annual Hub City Sounds
Presented by the New Brunswick Cultural Center/Arts, New Brunswick
Carifest Aug. 24, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
The Annual Indo-American Festival Aug. 25,
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Boyd Park, Rt. 18 North, New Brunswick
908-917-2862; www.NewBrunswickArts.org
StreetLife
Saturday, Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m.
Clan Suibhne at Riverside Gardens Park
The Corporation at Dublin House
Dennis MCDoNoUgh! at 39 Broad Street
Nancy Scharf at Temple
Abby Miller at West Elm
Red Bank Street Walkers-Barbershop Quartet Strollers
www.redbank.org
Woodstock 50th Anniversary Celebration
Musical celebration of the Woodstock Festival, live musical performances at the Theater Barn, make a tie-dye T-shirt, a peace pendant necklace, or a flower crown (while supplies last). Lawn games will be available outside to challenge family and friends. Some activities may have a fee.
Saturday, Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m.
Thompson Park
805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford
See the 19th century gristmill in action.
Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25, from 1-4 p.m.
Historic Walnford
62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold
Free
609-259-6275; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Embroidery Demonstration
Visit the farmhouse and see the delicate craft of embroidery.
Saturday, Aug. 24, from 1-3 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm
44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel
732-946-3758; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Lakewood BlueClaws
vs. Delmarva
Aug. 26, 27, 28, 29 at 7:05 p.m.
FirstEnergy Park
2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
732-901-7000; blueclaws.com
The Rutgers Great Tomato Tasting
Aug. 28, from 3-7 p.m., rain or shine
Snyder Farm in Pittstown
140 Locust Grove Road
Admission: $10; children 12 and under free
908-730-9419; snyderfarm.rutgers.edu/tomato-tasting
Trenton Thunder
vs. Reading
Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.
Sept. 2 at 1 p.m.
Arm & Hammer Park
One Thunder Road, Trenton
609-394-3300; www.trentonthunder.com
Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County will hold Military Family Day
Saturday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Yelenscics Park, behind the Edison Senior Citizen Center
2963 Woodbridge Ave., Edison
732-387-1220
Labor Day Weekend
Coasters, sweet treats, exotic animals and live shows
Aug. 31 through Sept. 2
Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari and Hurricane Harbor
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
732-928-2000; www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
Boheme Opera Lecture Performance Series
That Touch of Genius
Lecture by Jerry Kalstein
Presented by The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission in collaboration with the Monroe Township Public Library
Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m.
Monroe Township Public Library
4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township
Free Admission
2019 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo
Thursday, Oct. 17
The Event Center at iPlay America
110 Schanck Road, Freehold
Free for Community Managers, Board Members and Homeowners
Attendee pre-registration is recommended
Info www.cainj.org
email Angela@CAINJ.org or call 609-588-0030
The Galleria Red Bank Farmers Market
Sundays through Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Galleria Red Bank Parking Lot, 2 Bridge Avenue,
(Corner of West Front Street & Bridge Avenue)
www.redbank.org
Exhibits
The Barron Arts Center’s 2019 Artist of the Year exhibit featuring Stephen J. Kager of Pocono Plateau/Plus
Aug. 22-Sept. 22
The BAC, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge
The opening reception will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 22
The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 2-4 p.m. on weekends
732-634-0413
Woodstock at 50: Summer of Love
featuring the documentary and rock photography of the official Woodstock photographer, Elliott Landy
Through Sept. 1
The Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft
Brookdale Community College, Lot #1
The Monmouth Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Admission is $8.
732-747-2266; monmouthmuseum.org
Music
Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series
Free Thursday night concerts at the Hall of Records, Downtown Freehold, from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Full Throttle Aug. 22
downtownfreehold.com
Jazz in the Park
Jazz Arts Project partners with Red Bank Parks & Recreation
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Leonieke Scheuble Quintet Aug. 22
Free jazz concert
Riverside Gardens Park, West Front Street, Red Bank
www.jazzartsproject.org/jazz-in-the-park
Woodbridge Township Concerts
Golden Oldies Monday
Preview Band at 7 p.m. Headline Band at 7:30 p.m.
On the lawn at Woodbridge High School
The Infernos Aug. 26
www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us
Tuesday Tributes at 7:30 p.m.
On the lawn at Woodbridge High School
B-Street Band (Springsteen) Aug. 27
www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us
Woodbridge Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Park Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge
Emily Duff Band and The End of America Aug. 28
Ed Palermo Big Band w/Rob Paparozzi Sept. 4
www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us
Local Band Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Tanzman Park (across from Woodbridge train station)
Shore Soundz Aug. 22
The Neighbors Aug. 29
www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us
Country Sunday at 6 p.m.
Park Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge
“The Band” Tribute Aug. 25
www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us
Old Bridge Township free concerts from 6-8 p.m.
Crazy 8s Aug. 22
The Strictly 60s Band Aug. 29
Geick Park, Old Bridge Matawan Road, Old Bridge
Jane Stuart Quintet
Keyboard: Gary Haberman
Bass: Sue Williams
Guitar: Chris Amelar
Drums: Rick De Kovessey
Vocals: Jane Stuart
Aug. 24, from 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival
Great Lawn & Promenade, Long Branch
www.jsjbf.org
Concerts By the Bay, Inc. Summer Series
featuring The Garden State Symphonic Band
Free Professional Concerts
Sundays, through Aug. 25, 3-5 p.m. – funds permitting
Bayview Park, foot of Market Street, Perth Amboy
gssband.com
Summer Afternoons in Kilmer Square Park
Through Aug. 30, noon-1 p.m.
Live musical performances at lunchtime
Kilmer Square Park
Corner of George Street and Albany Street
732-545-4849; www.newbrunswick.com
Metuchen Rocks! 2019 Summer Concert Season
Billy Hector and his R&B Band Saturday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.
Metuchen’s Summer Stage on the Plaza, corner of New and Pearl Streets, Downtown Metuchen
Admission: Free
www.downtownmetuchen.org
For updates, rain dates and other concert information, visit www.metuchenarts.com
Decade: A Neil Young Tribute for the Ages
Sunday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m.
Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts
1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township
Tickets: Adults $30; Patrons $25; High school and college students are free at the door with ID
www.etix.com, call 1-800-514-3849 or visit the box office one hour prior to showtime
Comedy
Free Comedy Night
comedian Mike Bonner is the host
Aug. 23, starts at 8 p.m.
reservations recommended
Station Bar & Grill Restaurant
2625 Route 130 South, Cranbury
609-655-5550; stationbarandgrill.com
For Kids
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
Through September. Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.
First Avenue Playhouse
123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands
Tickets: $10
Reservations: 732-291-1216
www.papermoonpuppettheatre.com
Please call or check the website for the venue to determine if the event is taking place or has been rescheduled.
