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ENTERTAINMENT

New Jersey offers a vibrant and diverse entertainment scene that caters to all tastes and ages. You can catch dazzling live music performances by national acts at venues like the PNC Bank Arts Center or NJPAC. For a dose of humor, check out the Atlantic City Comedy Club which features comedians from across the region. New Jersey is also home to many theaters showcasing regional and professional productions, like the State Theatre New Jersey. Beyond these, explore local festivals like the Ocean County Italian Festival or Jersey City’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations. Families can find entertainment at attractions like Bubble Planet or the Gazillion Bubble Show. From high-energy shows to laid-back nights at pubs with live entertainment, there’s always something exciting happening in the Garden State.

Hands-On Family Art Event Invites Young Creators to Paint Pottery in Denville

Families looking for a creative and interactive winter outing will find an inviting opportunity at the All Children’s Art Center as it hosts a...

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New Jersey Beer Scene Kicks Off 2026 With Closures, New Breweries, and Legislative Shifts

As the new year begins, New Jersey’s craft beer landscape is entering a period of transformation. January 2026 brings both bittersweet news for longtime beer fans and exciting opportunities for those looking to explore new flavors and taproom experiences across the Garden State. From major industry closures to emerging breweries and evolving laws, the state’s beer scene remains dynamic and vibrant. Major Industry Closures Shake NewarkOne of the most significant announcements for New Jersey beer enthusiasts is the planned closure of the iconic Anheuser-Busch brewery in Newark. Opened in 1951 along Routes 1 and 9, the facility has been a staple of the local brewing industry for decades. Early 2026 will mark its final days, as...

Into the Pines After Midnight: Rutgers Hosts the New Jersey Premiere of “Don’t Look in the Dark”

There are rare moments when a film screening feels less like an event and more like a shared experience—when a darkened theater becomes part of the story unfolding on screen. That atmosphere is coming to New Brunswick when the New Jersey Film Festival presents the Garden State premiere of Don’t Look in the Dark, a new found-footage psychological horror feature making its Rutgers debut on January 31, 2026. Part of New Jersey’s growing reputation as a destination for high-caliber independent cinema and curated genre programming within the state’s vibrant film festival scene, this screening introduces audiences to the directorial debut of Samuel Freeman, a filmmaker already drawing national attention for his unsettling and unconventional approach to...