Special Events
The Classic Model Toy & Train Expo
Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
View numerous operating layouts, get spare parts for both vintage and newer train models, visit with the Lionel Tech representative for repairs or purchase new boxed and ready-to-run sets. Other highlights include Greenberg Book Store, as well as several other layouts with multiple train gauges along with tables of toy trains in every gauge.
Christian Brothers Academy
850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft
Admission: $7 adults, children under 10 admitted free
with a parent
Free parking in school parking lot
Contact: 201-207-2522 or 732-845-5966
The Brick Train & Toy Show
Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Presented by National Collectors Club, Inc.
Greenberg Book Store
East Coast Train Parts
Hands on train layout for children
Lionel Service Techs on site
Show features all Gauges
Free appraisals, free parking, food, door prizes
Brick Elks Lodge #2151, 2491 Hooper Ave., Brick
Admission: $6, children under 10 free w/adult
Show information: 732-845-5966 (John)
www.eastcoasttrainparts.com
The Middlesex County 4-H Haunted House and Hayride
Every Friday and Saturday in October from 7-10:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 for each activity or $8 for both activities.
For directions to the Haunted House and the 4-H Center,
visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov and search “4H”.
East Brunswick Ghost Walk
Every Saturday in October at 7:30 p.m.
5 Pine Street, Old Bridge Historic District, East Brunswick
(GPS 5 Pine Street for location)
$8 per person. Rain or Shine
Wheelchair and stroller friendly; family friendly
Contact: East Brunswick Ghost Walk on Facebook
Connecting with Your Past Lives with Medium Barbara Mackey
Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Monmouth Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Lincroft
on the campus of Brookdale Community College
Parking Lot #1
Tickets: $50
732-224-1993; monmouthmuseum.org
6th annual Trick or Treat Around The Park
Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m.
The Event Center at iPlay America
110 Schanck Road, Freehold
Free event. Registration is required.
732-577-8200; www.iplayamerica.com
80’s Wrestling Con
Oct. 26. Door Time: 10 a.m.; End Time: 3 p.m.
Signing from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with other events planned
The Event Center at iPlay America
110 Schanck Road, Freehold
732-577-8200; www.iplayamerica.com
Middlesex County Presents a Historical Halloween Celebration
Oct. 27
East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway
Horse and Wagon Rides, 1-5 p.m.
Children’s Crafts, 4-9 p.m.
Magic Lantern Theatre at 5 p.m.
Raconteur Radio presents “War of the Worlds” at 6 p.m.
Magic Lantern Theatre at 7 p.m.
Raconteur Radio presents “War of the Worlds” at 8 p.m.
The Cornelius Low House, 1225 River Road, Piscataway
Children’s Crafts, 4-9 p.m.
1950’s Halloween Horror Movie Marathon, 4-9 p.m.
“The Blob” at 4 p.m.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” at 5:30 p.m.
“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” at 7:30 p.m.
Free events, free parking. Text CULTURE to 56512
Hub City Sounds
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
Fright Fest
Weekends and select days through Nov. 3
Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
54th Annual Apple Festival
Nov. 9, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
The Old Bridge Municipal Complex
1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge
Free admission. Parking is available in the Old Bridge Civic Center Municipal lot.
Christmas Con
Nov. 8, 9, 10
Celebrity guests include Lacey Chabert, Jonathan Bennett, Cameron Mathison, Jackee Harry, Alicia Witt, Nikki DeLoach, Erin Krakow, Paul Greene, Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Paevey, Chad Michael Murray, Melissa Claire Egan, Jack Wagner, Melissa Joan Hart, Andrew Walker, Jill Wagner, Rachel Boston and Danica McKellar.
Alicia Witt in concert Nov. 9, at 8 p.m., an ugly sweater contest posted by Jonathan Bennett on Nov. 9, and Gingerbread Wars hosted by Bennett on Nov. 10.
The N.J. Convention & Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Ticket packages range from $10-$170
thats4entertainment.com/christmascon
On Stage
Last Days of Summer
through Nov. 10
The Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
www.GeorgeStreetPlayhouse.org
Lend Me a Tenor
through Nov. 10
Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Center Playhouse
35 South St., downtown Freehold
Tickets for most productions are priced at $26-28
732-462-9093; www.centerplayers.org
Guys and Dolls
Nov. 1-17
Axelrod Performing Arts Center
100 Grant Ave., Deal Park
Tickets: $64 Premium Adult, $58 Regular Adult,
$56 Premium Senior, $50 Regular Senior
732-531-9106; www.axelrodartscenter.com
Arsenic and Old Lace
Nov. 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 7 p.m.; Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.; Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.
The Henderson Theater on the Christian Brothers Academy campus, 850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft
The show on Friday Nov. 15 will be modified to be sensory friendly.
Tickets: $10 adults (over 16), $7 children, $5 seniors and CBA students. Tickets can be purchased at cba.booktix.com or at the door. Information at cbalincroftnj.org/theatre or on the company’s social media pages (@PegasusProdCo on Instagram and Twitter, Pegasus Production Company on Facebook and YouTube).
Bye Bye Birdie
Nov. 8-25
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
Love In Hate Nation
Nov. 9-Dec. 1
Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater
Two River Theater
21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank
732-345-1400; tworivertheater.org
My Life on a Diet
Nov. 19-Dec. 15
The Arthur Laurents Theater at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
www.GeorgeStreetPlayhouse.org
Music
An Evening of Musical Favorites
Featuring Cantor Wayne Siet, accompanied by
David Schlossberg
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.
732-252-6990; jhmomc.org/events
Piano Concert
Oct. 27 at 4 p.m.
Pianist Veronica O’Brien will present a concert of piano works. The program will include pieces by Johannes Brahms, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dimitri Shostakovich, and a duet for piano and organ.
United Methodist Church, 47 North Main St., Milltown
Downtown Lunchtime Recital Series
Join the Manhattan Saxophone Quartet as they perform a celebrated collection of French works that highlight the saxophone’s unique story in the world of French music.
Oct. 23 at 12:15 p.m.
Lillian Copland’s favorite pieces from the classic oboe repertoire, as well as a newly composed solo oboe piece inspired by nature. Nov. 6 at 12:15 .m.
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
Monroe Township Chorus Presents “A World of Song”
Free Concert
Nov. 17. Concert Begins at 2 p.m. Doors Open 1:15 p.m.
Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center
Monroe Township Middle School
1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township
For Information: Sheila Werfel, Director at 609-619-3229
Comedy
New Brunswick Tomorrow’s Night of Comedy Fundraiser
Oct. 23 at 6 p.m.
The Stress Factory
90 Church St., New Brunswick
732-246-0603; www.nbtomorrow.org
Dance
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre presents
“The Italian Connection”
Oct. 27 at 3 p.m.
The Arthur Laurents Theatre
New Brunswick Perforrming Arts Center
11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
Tickets: $16 (Seniors/Students), $21 (General), $26 (VIP)
https://secure.nbpac.org/italianconnection/11746
732-598-3979; www.alboradadance.org
The Atlantic City Ballet presents Dracula
Oct. 27 at 4 p.m.
Strand Center for the Arts
400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood
Tickets: $35 Orch/Loge, $25 Mezz, $20 Seniors,
$15 Students
732-367-7789; strand.org
World of Dance Live! Tour
Oct. 28, 8-10 p.m.
The Event Center at iPlay America
110 Schanck Road, Freehold
Tickets: start at $35
732-577-8200; www.iplayamerica.com
Film
The Rutgers Jewish Film Festival
Nov. 3-17
Celebrates twenty years of exploring Jewish history, culture, and identity through film. Features nineteen films, including four New Jersey premieres and a closing night preview screening, and discussions with filmmakers, scholars, and other noteworthy guests.
The event will be held at three venues: New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick (NBPAC – Opening Night Only); AMC New Brunswick, 17 US Highway 1 South, New Brunswick (AMC); and Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau St., Princeton (PGT).
The festival kicks-off on Sunday, Nov. 3, with a special gala dinner at 5 p.m., followed by a 7:30 p.m. screening of The Unorthodox.
Film tickets: $14 with discounted tickets for seniors and students
848-932-4166; BildnerCenter.Rutgers.edu/film
or email rujff@sas.rutgers.edu
Please call or check the website for the venue to determine if the event is taking place or has been rescheduled.
