Special Events
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”.
Fright Fest
Weekends and select days through Nov. 3
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
Actress Selenis Leyva to Speak at Brookdale
Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
Brookdale Community College in the Collins Arena, Lincroft
General admission: $5. Advance tickets are required.
Tickets are free for Brookdale students and employees.
732-224-2788 or visit the Student Life & Activities ticket window on the lower level of the Student Life Center.
Christmas Con
Nov. 8, 9, 10. Friday, 5-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The N.J. Convention & Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Ticket packages range from $10-$170
thats4entertainment.com/christmascon
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.
Fall Craft Show
Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fort Monmouth Recreation Area
2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls
Free admission and parking
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford
See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold.
Nov. 2, 3, 9, 10, 1-4 p.m.
Free
609-259-6275; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
An Evening Honoring Survivors – Being Brave
Stories told through song, dance and spoken word
Nov. 8 at 8 p.m.
Nicholas Music Center
85 George Street, New Brunswick
www.beingbraveevent.org
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
Nov. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8 p.m.;
Nov. 3, 10, 17 at 3 p.m.;
Nov. 7, 14 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.;
Nov. 2, 9, 16 at 2 p.m.
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
Pop-Up Improv Theatre
Two nights of improvisation theater
Nov. 1-2 at 8 p.m.
The Old Franklin Schoolhouse
491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen
The improv nights will feature New Jersey-based improvisation groups Death By Improv, Parlin; Howdy Stranger, Hackensack; Asbury Improv, Asbury Park; and Contagious Drama, Westfield.
Tickets: $25, or $40 for both nights.
Pop-Up Improv Theatre will also offer workshops for children on Nov. 2. The workshop for children ages 9-16 will be held from 1-3 p.m. and the workshop for people ages 17 and up will be held from 4-6 p.m. The cost of the workshops is $10.
www.facebook.com/popupimprovtheatre or email popupimprovtheatre@gmail.com.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.tickettailor.com/events/popupimprovtheatre
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. 8-24
Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and
Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. New performance added Saturday, Nov. 23, 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
Downtown Lunchtime Recital Series
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 Street Parking Deck.
Chris Lane Big Big Plans Tour
Nov. 8. Doors 7 p.m. Starts 8 p.m.
The Event Center at iPLAY America
110 Schanck Road, Freehold
General Admission: $32.50. Chrsi Lane VIP Experience: $129
732-577-8200; www.iPlayAmerica.com/ChrisLane
Popular Classics with The Princeton Symphony Orchestra
Presented by Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission
Full orchestral concert of music, conducted by Nell Flanders, featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, and the music of Johann Strauss, Jr., and Ennio Morricone.
Sunday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m.
Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts
1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township
Cost: $25 for Patrons of the Arts; $30 General; Students (with ID) Free
1-800-514-3849 from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. EST;
732-521-4400 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or 877-77CLICK
www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com
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
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).
Nov. 3: 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
For Kids
Kids! 2nd Annual Halloween Hijinks: Library
Trick-or-Treat
Oct. 31, starts at 11 a.m.
Music, stories, and crafts followed by a Trick-or-Treat for Halloween around the library. Space is limited; register for each program in-person, by phone, or online
Monmouth County Library, Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan
732-431-7220; www.monmouthcountylib.org
Kids! Drop-In Halloween Craft Extravaganza
Oct. 31, 1-5 p.m.
Stop by before or after trick-or-treating and make a craft at the Make-and-Take Table.
All ages welcome.
Monmouth County Library, Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury
732-683-8980; www.monmouthcountylib.org
Kids! Drop-In Halloween Craft Table
Oct. 31, 1-5 p.m.
Drop-in Halloween Craft Table; stop by in your costume and make a craft at the Make-and-Take table. All ages welcome.
Monmouth County Library, 251 Middle Road, Hazlet
732-264-7164; www.monmouthcountylib.org
Kids! Family Craft Time: Candy Corn
Oct. 31, 11-11:30 a.m.
Family Craft Time: Candy Corn. Ages 2 and up. Seasonal stories and make a craft.
Monmouth County Library
251 Middle Road, Hazlet
732-264-7164; www.monmouthcountylib.org
School’s Out Drop-In Day at the Fort
Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Science Exploration Stations, Take Home Kids Creations and Building Fun at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, during this self-guided program open to ages 5-10 with adult. The cost is $5 per child per day; cash or check only.
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Comedy
Free Comedy Night
comedian Mike Bonner is the host
Nov. 1, 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.
