Special Events
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
Somerset Patriots
vs. Sugar Land Skeeters
Sept. 11 and 12 at 6:35 p.m.
vs. New Britain Bees
Sept. 20 and 21 at 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 22 at 1:05 p.m.
TD Bank Ballpark
1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater
908-252-0700; www.somersetpatriots.com
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
Fright Fest
More than 20 Halloween-themed attractions including new scares and shows; Thrills By Day with rides and family-friendly entertainment; Fright By Night with mazes, scare zones, shows and rides in the dark.
Weekends and select days Sept. 13-Nov. 3
Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
Wind & Sea Festival
Hosted by The Monmouth County Park System
Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth
This family-friendly event celebrates all things water. Activities include kayaking, fishing, sailing, kite flying, crabbing, seining, shelling, sand casting, and more. Most activities are free but some may have a fee. Free admission and parking. Parking is available at the Belford Ferry Terminal, 10 Harbor Way, Belford. A shuttle bus will transport visitors to and from the ferry terminal to Bayshore Waterfront Park.
732-842-4000; www.MonmouthCountyParks.com
8th Annual Hub City Sounds
The 7th Annual Central Jersey Jazz Festival
Saturday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
George Street (between Livingston Avenue and Paterson Street), New Brunswick
Rock New Brunswick
Saturday, Sept. 21, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
The Yard, 40 College Ave., New Brunswick
The 39th Raritan River Festival
Sunday, Sept. 22, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Boyd Park, Rt. 18 North, New Brunswick
5th Annual Corazon Latino Festival in partnership with El Mercado Esperanza
Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Joyce Kilmer Park, 143 Joyce Kilmer Ave., New Brunswick
908-917-2862; www.NewBrunswickArts.org
Sayreville Day
children’s games, rides, foods from around the world,
entertainment, craft vendors and more
Saturday, Sept. 14, 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
La Juive (The Jewess): Grand Opera in Five Acts
Sept. 15 at 2 p.m.
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County
310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold
Admission: $8 members, $10 non-members
732-252-6990; www.jhmomc.org
The South River PBA Cops ‘N’ Cruisers Car Show
Sept. 19, 5-9 p.m.
Main Street in Downtown South River
Show a vehicle for $10. All makes, models and years welcome. Free to spectators. There will be music, food, trophies and PBA merchandise.
Visit the PBA on Facebook and Instagram
Navratri Garba and Dandia Raas event with singer Achal Mehta
Sept. 20 at 8 p.m.
The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
tickets: Early bird special $12; regular tickets $17
www.sulekha.com
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
East Brunswick Day
local exhibitors, vendors, non-profits, youth organizations, bounce rides, entertainment, bands, performers and more Sept. 22, noon-5 p.m.
The Community Arts Center
721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick
eastbrunswick.org/ebday2019
Fetch & Pounce 5K
Sunday, Sept. 22. Registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:30 a.m.; race kick-off at 9 a.m.
The North Brunswick Community Park, 2053 U.S. Highway 130
Registration: $25
runsignup.com/Race/NJ/NorthBrunswick/FetchPounce5K
sponsorship opportunities: karmacatzendog.org/support/fetchpounce5k/
A Spiritual Evening with Gail Lionetti
Friday, Sept. 27, 7-9:30 p.m.
Center Players, 35 South St., Freehold
Price: $50 per person (plus $2 fee); no walk-ins; Registration/payment in advance is necessary. To reserve a spot call 732-462-9093 or visit www.centerplayers.org
On Stage
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
Sept. 13-29. Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m.
Playhouse 22, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick
Tickets: $22 adults, $20 seniors and students
732-254-3939; www.playhouse22.org
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee
Presented by Monmouth Players
Sept. 14, 21 and 28 at at 8 p.m. and Sept. 15, 22 and 29 at 2 p.m.
The Navesink Arts Center
149 Monmouth Ave., Atlantic Highlands
Refreshments will be available before the show and at intermission.
Tickets: $20 general admission, $17 for seniors and students and $10 for Veterans. Reservations are required.
732-955-0335; www.monmouthplayers.net
3 Egg Creams – A Rhapsody in the Rain
Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.
Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood
Tickets: $35, Seniors $30
732-367-7789; strand.org
Paul Robeson
through 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
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.
Hand Me Down World Sept. 11
Parrot Beach Sept. 18
downtownfreehold.com
Shrewsbury Chorale seeks singers under Music Director Joshua Slater
Open Rehearsals Tuesday, Sept. 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 updates, rain dates and other concert information visit www.metuchenarts.com
Downtown Lunchtime Recital Series
Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m.
Sept. 18. James Keene, violin went to Rutgers University and then San Francisco Conservatory. He will share the cathedralesque B minor Solo Sonata by J.S. Bach
First Reformed Church of New Brunswick
9 Bayard St., New Brunswick
Free recital, free lunch and free parking. Barrier-free entrance at 9 Bayard Street. Parking vouchers are available for the Church St. Parking Deck.
732-545-1005; www.firstreformedchurch.net
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
Don Pasquale
Opera-in-Concert by Boheme Opera, NJ
Presented by Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission
This timeless Italian comic opera, written by Donizetti in 1842, tells the story of a conniving old bachelor who plans to marry in order to punish his rebellious nephew Ernesto, who is in love with a young widow.
Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.
Monroe Township Senior Center
12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township
Tickets: $25 Patrons, $30 General, Free for all students (High school and college students will need to show current IDs)
www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com
Call by phone ETix 1-800-514-3849 from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. EST. or 732-521-4400 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Chamber Music series
Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Quartet for Violin, Cello, Oboe and Viola
Monday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m.
Monroe Township Public Library
4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township
Registration is not required. Free Admission
Sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission
An Evening of Musical Favorites, Featuring Cantor Wayne Siet, accompanied by David Schlossberg
Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m.
The Monroe Township Senior Center
12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township
Admission: $36 per person. Paid reservations recommended.
Sponsorship: $136 (includes two tickets and an acknowledgement in the concert program)
732-252-6990; jhmomc.org/events
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
Comedy
Free Comedy Night
comedian Mike Bonner is the host
Sept. 13, starts at 8 p.m.
reservations recommended
Station Bar & Grill Restaurant
2625 Route 130 South, Cranbury
609-655-5550; stationbarandgrill.com
Please call or check the website for the venue to determine if the event is taking place or has been rescheduled.
