Special Events
The 2020 Progressive® Insurance Saltwater Fishing Expo
March 13, noon-8 p.m., March 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,
March 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Tickets: $13 adults; $3 children ages 6-11; free for children 5 and younger when accompanied by an adult. All children 11 and under will receive free admission on March 15. Rods Go Free on March 13 – anyone named Rod or any variation of the name will receive free admission with a valid form of ID.
saltwater.sportshows.com
1830s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Live Irish music, Irish dancing, cooking demonstrations of traditional Irish fare.
March 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Historic Village at Allaire
4263 Atlantic Ave., Wall Township
Advanced Ticket Registration: Adult $5; Children $3
Day of Event: Adult $7; Children $4
Children’s ages are 2-12 years; under 2 free.
732-919-3500; allairevillage.org
Monmouth Writers Critique Group
March 14, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
A series of monthly critique sessions.
Monmouth County Library
318 Old Tavern Road, Howell
Visit www.monmouthwriters.com for details, as well as format/printing instructions.
732-938-2300; monmouthcountylib.org
WWII Women on the Home Front at Historic Walnford
March 14, 1:30-3 p.m.
Discover the important and varied roles women filled during World War II and learn how this period in history began an era of change still experienced today.
Historic Walnford
62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold
Free
609-259-6275; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
New Brunswick Kennel Club Dog Shows
March 20, 21 & 22, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
New Jersey Convention Center
97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Admission: $8 adults; $6 Seniors; $2 children under 12
No unentered dog or baby strollers
www.nbkc.org (also on Facebook)
Caribbean Night
Features live performances by the Oasis Steel Orchestra and Christine & Friends, with DJ Abstract
Hosted by Christ Church Woman with Purpose
March 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall, 257 4th St., South Amboy
Parking is at 220 Main Street. BYO beer and wine only.
Tickets: $20 for adults or $10 for children
732-309-8161 or 732-598-0134
Accordion Melodies of the 1890s
March 21, 1-3 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm
44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel
Free
732-946-3758; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
The Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo
Reiki, crystals, psychic readings, workshops and aura photography.
March 27, 5-9 p.m.; March 28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
www.heartofonenessholisticexpo.com
Teddy Bear Tea
Presented by The Friends of the Monmouth Museum
Children 3-8 years old are invited to enjoy an afternoon with their favorite furry friend for Polite Conversation, Lessons on Manners, Teddy Bear Parade, Gourmet Treats and Music Entertainment featuring Little Rockers.
March 29, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Navesink Country Club
50 Luffburrow Lane, Middletown
Tickets: Museum Member Children $40;
Museum Member Adult $60; Non-members Children $45; Non-members Adult $65
732-224-1994; monmouthmuseum.org
Opening Weekend
April 4 & 5
Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
Music
Emmet Cahill, Irish Tenor and Star of Celtic Thunder
Pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert
March 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Saint Mary, Mother of God Church
19 Cherry Tree Farm Road, Middletown
Tickets: $30-$45
https://www.emmetcahill.com/tour-dates/
Music at Saint Mary’s presents an Encore performance with Irish folk singer Sara McCabe and Harpist Merynda Adams for a Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration concert event
March 14 at 7 p.m.
Saint Mary Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy
Free admission ($15 donation suggested). A wine and cheese reception will follow the recital. 732-857-0202
The Makhelat Hamercaz Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey and the Edison Chinese Choir perform a Concert of Togetherness
March 15 at 7 p.m.
The Reformed Church, 19 South Second Avenue, Highland Park
Suggested donation: $10.
Vocal Harmony Fair
Presented by Jersey Harmony Chorus
March 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Griggstown Reformed Church Recreation Hall
1065 Canal Road, Princeton
Contact Carole at 732-236-6803 or email jhc.membership@gmail.com
The Music of Eric Clapton, played and sung by the band Slow Hands
A special two-hour concert March 29 at 4 p.m.
Monroe TWP High School
200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township
Tickets: Adults $30, Patrons $25, Students Free (High school and college students need proof current ID)
Tickets will also be available for purchase at the box office
1 hour before the performance
www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series
Duo Borealis
Presented by the Monroe TWP Cultural Arts Commission
In Collaboration with the Monroe Township Public Library
Performers Mary Bonhag, soprano
Evan Premo, double bass
April 6, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Monroe Township Public Library
4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe TWP
Free Admission
Sing with the Monroe Township Chorus
Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass
Join the Monroe Township Chorus, sing four part harmony and rehearse at the Monroe Township Senior Center,
12 Halsey Reed Road.
Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
For more information contact Sheila Werfel, Director, at 609-619-3229.
On Stage
Guys and Dolls
March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., March 15 at 3 p.m., March 20 and 21 at 7 p.m.
Joseph Sweeney Auditorium, East Brunswick High School
380 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick
Tickets: $14 for adults and $8 for seniors and students
ebhsdrama.org
August Wilson’s Radio Golf
Through March 22
Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater
Two River Theater
21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank
732-345-1400; tworivertheater.org
Conscience
Through March 29
The Arthur Laurents Theater at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
www.GeorgeStreetPlayhouse
Harvey
March 20-April 5
Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.
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
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Runs three weekends through March 22
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center
located in the Deal Park section of Ocean Township
100 Grant Ave., Deal Park
Tickets: $38-67
www.axelrodartscenter.com
Freedom Rider
The World Premiere of a new American play
April 9-April 19
The Arthur Laurents Theatre – New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
Tickets: $25-$65
732-545-8100; www.crossroadstheatrecompany.com
The Winter’s Tale
By William Shakespeare
April 24-25 at 7:30 p.m.
April 26 at 2 p.m.
April 29-May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
May 2 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Philip J. Levin Theater
85 George St., New Brunswick
Rutgers University, Douglass Campus
Tickets: Public $15; Seniors, Rutgers Alumni and Employees $12; Students $10
www.masongross.rutgers.edu
Dance
Motion: New Dance Works
March 12 and March 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Loree Dance Theater
70 Lipman Drive, New Brunswick
Rutgers University, Douglass Campus
(Entrance is on the Passion Puddle side of the Loree Gym.)
Tickets: Public $15; Seniors, Rutgers Alumni & Employees $10; Students $5
732-445-4636; www.masongross.rutgers.edu
Gala de España
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre celebrates its
25th Anniversary & 16th Gala
March 15, 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Ria Mar Restaurant & Bar, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River
Tickets: $75 or $700 for a table of 10
732-598-3979; alboradadance@optonline.net
Film
The 18th Annual Garden State Film Festival
March 25-29
The festival takes place at various venues in and around the city of Asbury Park.
Tickets: Multi-Pass $55
Individual Screening Block Tickets: $15 online, $17 at the door
www.GSFF.org
Comedy
The Adams AC Comedy Nite
Fundraiser for the Adams AC youth football league.
Freddie Rubino will perform a comedy show.
March 27. Dinner at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m.
North Brunswick Fire Co. No. 3
1470 Cozzens Lane, North Brunswick
Buffet dinner (Lenten menu available), beer, wine, soft drinks, dessert and coffee included.
Cost: $45 for the dinner and show
Tickets: Call Scott at 732-491-5560, Rich at 732-732-2222 or Derek at 908-812-2435
Please call or check the website for the venue to determine if the event is taking place or has been rescheduled.
