Special Events
Somerset Patriots
vs. Lancaster Barnstormers
Aug. 28 and 29 at 7:05 p.m.
vs. High Point Rockers
Sept. 6 and 7 at 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 8 at 1:05 p.m.
TD Bank Ballpark
1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater
908-252-0700; www.somersetpatriots.com
Lakewood BlueClaws
vs. Delmarva
Aug. 28, 29 at 7:05 p.m.
FirstEnergy Park
2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
732-901-7000; blueclaws.com
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; Register at https://military-family-day.eventbrite.com
Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm
See what’s cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. Free.
Saturday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm
44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel
732-946-3758; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Historical Fun and Games at Historic Walnford
End summer by playing some family-friendly historical games at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Free.
Sunday & Monday, Sept. 1 & 2, 1-4 p.m.
Historic Walnford
62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold
609-259-6275; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
StreetLife
The sidewalks of Red Bank will be alive with music and entertainment on Saturday nights all summer long. StreetLife performances take place at various locations throughout the business district, weather permitting.
Saturday, Aug. 31, 6-9 p.m.
Noah Gambino at Riverside Gardens Park
Kul D’Sack at Dublin House
Elaine at Temple
Nancy Scharf at West Elm
St Peters Brass Strollers
www.redbank.org
2019 Cruise Nights
stroll down Main Street in Metuchen while viewing antique, collectible and performance cars and motorcycles
Sept. 4, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (rain dates each following Wednesday)
www.metuchenchamberexchange.com
History Comes Alive with William Agress as
Albert Einstein
Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at 2 p.m.
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County
located in the Mounts Corner Shopping Center
310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold
Admission: $8 members, $10 non-members
732-252-6990; jhmomc.org
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
Sayreville Day
children’s games, rides, foods from around the world,
entertainment, craft vendors and more
Saturday, Sept. 14, from 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
Rain Date: Sept. 21
Kennedy Park on Washington Road
732-390-7092; 732-390-7096
Sayreville’s “Blast from The Past” – Classic Car Show and Concert featuring Clem and Friends
Sept. 15, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Raindate: Sept. 22, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Kennedy Park on Washington Road
Refreshments available at the Food court.
Admission is free to spectators.
To enter a classic car, provide 2 non-perishable food items for the Sayreville Food Bank at the registration table.
732-390-7092; 732-390-7096
Woofstock – Responsible Dog Ownership Day
blessing of animals, ask the vet, doggie kissing booth, costume contest, dog/owner look-alike contest,
pet photos, local rescue groups and more
Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kennedy Park
732-390-7092; 732-390-7096
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
On Stage
Paul Robeson
The life of scholar/athlete/activist Paul Robeson is brought to life on stage in honor of the 100th Anniversary of his graduation from Rutgers University.
Sept. 5-Sept. 15
The Arthur Laurents Theatre – New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
Tickets: $25-$65
732-545-8100; www.crossroadstheatrecompany.com
Film
The 38th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival
Fall 2019
Showcasing new international films, American independent features, animation, experimental and short subjects, and cutting-edge documentaries
Select Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings between
Sept. 13 and Oct. 13 with 7 p.m. start times
Voorhees Hall #105/Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick
njfilmfest.com
Music
Fall Concert Series
Wednesdays in September and October in front of the Hall of Records, downtown Freehold, from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
The Nerds Sept. 4
downtownfreehold.com
Woodbridge Township Concerts
Woodbridge Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Park Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge
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)
The Neighbors Aug. 29
Revolver Sept. 5
www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us
Old Bridge Township free concerts from 6-8 p.m.
The Strictly 60s Band Aug. 29
Geick Park, Old Bridge Matawan Road, Old Bridge
Shrewsbury Chorale seeks singers under new Maestro
The Shrewsbury Chorale 3-concert season under new Music Director, Joshua Slater
Open Rehearsals Tuesday, Sept. 10, 17 & 24, at 7:45 p.m.
Accepting singers of all voice parts, age high school and up, particularly tenors. Former members are also welcome. Weekly practices on Tuesday nights from 7:45-10 p.m.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County
1475 W. Front St., Lincroft
Scores provided. Events are free.
To schedule an audition, call 908-309-0602 or email macactor1@gmail.com.
www.shrewsburychorale.org
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 up-dates, rain dates and other concert information visit www.metuchenarts.com
Bruce Springsteen’s 70th Birthday Bash with “Tramps Like Us”
Saturday, Sept. 21, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The Strand Center for the Arts
400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood
Tickets: $29-$500
732-367-7789; strand.org
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
Abbey Road 50th Anniversary Tribute Sept. 29
Asbury Lanes, 209 4th Ave., Asbury Park
732-361-6659
Tickets: AsburyLanes.com, AXS.com or BoweryPresents.com
An Evening of Musical Favorites, Featuring
Cantor Wayne Siet, accompanied by David Schlossberg
Presented by the Jewish Heritage Museum, in affiliation with the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey
Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m.
The Monroe Township Senior Center
12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township
Admission: $36. Paid reservations are recommended.
Sponsorship: $136 (includes two tickets and an acknowledgement in the concert program)
732-252-6990; jhmomc.org/events
Exhibits
The Barron Arts Center’s 2019 Artist of the Year exhibit featuring Stephen J. Kager of Pocono Plateau/Plus
through Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and 2-4 p.m. weekends
The BAC, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge
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
Window Art Show Sept. 8-Oct. 6
Window Art Walk Sept. 14, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Downtown Highland Park
732-266-3034
Please call or check the website for the venue to determine if the event is taking place or has been rescheduled.
