BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore New Jersey - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://explorenewjersey.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore New Jersey REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T233000 DTSTAMP:20260528T081552 CREATED:20250517T162555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T162556Z UID:32568-1756998000-1758497400@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Walden DESCRIPTION:🌌 New Jersey Premiere of “Walden” at Bauer Boucher Theatre Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎭 September 4–21\, 2025📍 Bauer Boucher Theatre Center | 1000 Morris Avenue\, Union\, NJ 07083đŸŽŸïž Tickets Starting at $18 | Opening Night Tickets: $53🔗 Get Your Tickets Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🚀 A Gripping Sci-Fi Drama About Family\, Space\, and the Choices That Shape Us\n\n\n\n“Walden\,” a bold new work by acclaimed playwright Amy Berryman\, takes center stage at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center in Union\, New Jersey this fall. Directed by Charlotte Cohn\, this electrifying production marks the New Jersey premiere of a play that’s already stirred thought-provoking conversations in New York and beyond. \n\n\n\nSet in a not-so-distant future\, Walden follows Stella\, a former NASA botanist\, and her fiancĂ© Bryan\, as they await a visit from her estranged twin sister Cassie—fresh off a triumphant moon mission. As the sisters confront long-buried tensions from their childhoods and diverging worldviews\, a powerful question hangs in the air: Should humanity’s future remain rooted on Earth\, or reach for the stars? \n\n\n\nWith stunning design elements and emotionally charged performances\, Walden is a beautifully crafted blend of science fiction\, psychological drama\, and intimate storytelling. It’s a play that resonates deeply in our current age of climate urgency\, space exploration\, and personal reckoning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nđŸ’« Performance Schedule\n\n\n\n\nPreview Night: Thursday\, September 4 @ 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nOpening Night: Friday\, September 5 @ 7:30 PM (Tickets: $53)\n\n\n\n\nRegular Show Dates: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 6 @ 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 7 @ 3:00 PM\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 12 @ 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 13 @ 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 14 @ 3:00 PM\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 18 @ 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 19 @ 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 20 @ 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 21 @ 3:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎹 Creative Team Behind the Vision\n\n\n\n\nDirector: Charlotte Cohn\n\n\n\nSet Design: David M. Barber\n\n\n\nCostume Design: Julia Squier\n\n\n\nLighting Design: Zack Gage\n\n\n\nSound Design: Chad Raines\n\n\n\nProps & Scenic Art: Michael Brinskele\n\n\n\nStage Management: Dale Smallwood & Tori Hiotakis\n\n\n\nCasting: Stephanie Klapper\, CSA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌍 Why You Should See Walden\n\n\n\n\n🧠 Smart\, timely storytelling that explores the tension between Earthbound responsibilities and cosmic ambition\n\n\n\nđŸȘ Female-driven narratives set in a science-driven\, near-future world\n\n\n\n🎭 A thought-provoking\, emotionally raw experience for theatre lovers and science fiction fans alike\n\n\n\nđŸŒ± Reflects on climate\, love\, space\, and sibling bonds in a way that few plays dare to explore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nđŸ’„ Don’t miss this powerful production of Walden—a compelling collision of science\, spirit\, and sisterhood. \n\n\n\n📍 Presented at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center\, a premier venue for cutting-edge performing arts in New Jersey. \n\n\n\nđŸŽŸïž Secure your seats for this unmissable theatrical event.🔗 Explore More NJ Theater & Cultural Events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nđŸŽŸïž Tickets\, Merchandise & Info:\n\n\n\nAccessible seating available for all guests. \n\n\n\nClick here to go to the On Broadway Merch Stand in The Vending Lot. URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/walden/ LOCATION:Wilkins Theatre\, 1000 Morris Ave\, \, NJ\, Union\, New Jersey\, 07083\, United States CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FEATURE-image-Walden-02@2x-1536x864-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Premiere Stages":MAILTO:premiere@kean.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T235959 DTSTAMP:20260528T081552 CREATED:20250705T153028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T153030Z UID:42875-1757030400-1760140799@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:New Jersey Film Festival DESCRIPTION:New Jersey Film Festival – Fall 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates: September 5 – October 10\, 2025Location: Rutgers University & Online | 71 Hamilton Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ \n\n\n\nGet ready for a cinematic experience like no other at the 44th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival\, returning this fall with a dynamic hybrid format. From September 5 through October 10\, this highly anticipated event will showcase a diverse lineup of groundbreaking independent films\, available both virtually on demand and in-person at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. \n\n\n\nEach film will stream online for 24 hours on its scheduled date\, starting at 12:00 AM EST\, giving film lovers the flexibility to watch from anywhere. If you’re local or looking for a night out\, select screenings will also take place live at Voorhees Hall #105 on the Rutgers campus\, offering an engaging community atmosphere and exclusive discussions. \n\n\n\nđŸŽŸïž Ticket Information: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission (per program): $15\n\n\n\nFestival All Access Pass: $120\n\n\n\nIn-Person Student Ticket (per program): $10\n\n\n\nFilmmaking Workshops: FREE (advance registration required)\n\n\n\n\n🎬 Special Events:This season\, the festival proudly features three free filmmaking workshops\, designed for aspiring creatives and open to the public. Space is limited\, so early registration is recommended. \n\n\n\nAnd don’t miss a special multimedia concert by the critically acclaimed Cold Weather Company on Friday\, October 10 at 7PM—a unique blend of music and visual storytelling that will close the festival on a high note. \n\n\n\n📍 In-Person Screenings\, Workshops\, and Live Events Location:Voorhees Hall #105Rutgers University71 Hamilton Street\, New Brunswick\, NJPrograms begin at 1PM\, 5PM\, or 7PM\, depending on the screening schedule. \n\n\n\nđŸŽ„ Whether you’re a film buff\, a student of cinema\, or simply looking to experience some of the best independent films of the season\, the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2025 is your ticket to bold storytelling and unforgettable moments. \n\n\n\n📧 To register for free workshops\, email: njmac12@gmail.com URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/new-jersey-film-festival/ LOCATION:Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center\, 4170 Academic Building - 15 Seminary Place\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901-8525\, United States CATEGORIES:Film & TV,Film Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/NJFFFall2025CoverArtYazminOmana.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies":MAILTO:NJMAC12@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260528T081552 CREATED:20250804T112126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T112349Z UID:50793-1757059200-1759078800@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Parade DESCRIPTION:“Parade”: A Haunting Journey Through American History \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $40.00 (Includes Tax + Service Fee) Dates: September 05 – September 28\, 2025 Special Features: American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance available on the Orange date. Hearing enhancers are also provided at the tech booth for every performance\, on a first-come\, first-served basis (quantities are limited). \n\n\n\nPrepare for a deeply moving and thought-provoking theatrical experience with “Parade\,” the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical. This powerful production delves into a dark chapter of America’s past\, exploring the true story of Leo Frank\, a Jewish factory manager wrongly accused of murder in 1913 Georgia amidst a backdrop of rampant religious intolerance\, political injustice\, and racial tension. \n\n\n\nWith a compelling book by the celebrated playwright Alfred Uhry\, known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning “Driving Miss Daisy\,” and a magnificent\, haunting score by the three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (composer of “Songs For a New World\,” “The Last Five Years\,” and “The Bridges of Madison County”)\, “Parade” is a masterclass in storytelling. It meticulously examines how prejudice and fear can distort justice\, while simultaneously celebrating the enduring power of love and hope in the face of overwhelming adversity. \n\n\n\nThe musical is based on the infamous 1913 trial and subsequent lynching of Leo Frank. Frank\, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Atlanta\, was accused of killing 13-year-old Mary Phagan\, an employee at the factory he managed. Fueled by sensationalist media and rampant antisemitism\, the trial became a national scandal. Despite inconsistencies in testimony and a lack of credible evidence\, Frank was convicted. His death sentence was later commuted by the governor\, leading to his abduction from prison and lynching by an angry mob. “Parade” powerfully brings this harrowing narrative to the stage\, reminding audiences of the dangers of unchecked bigotry and the fight for truth. \n\n\n\nImportant Note: This production is best suited for mature audiences aged 17 and above due to its exploration of sensitive historical themes\, strong language\, and mature content. \n\n\n\nBooking Information: To secure your tickets\, simply select your desired date and time\, then choose your seats. Please be aware that all ticket sales are final and are not refundable or exchangeable for any reason. \n\n\n\nFind more exceptional events\, cultural highlights\, and local listings within our comprehensive Explore New Jersey Directory. Discover something new and make the most of your time in the Garden State! URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/parade/ LOCATION:The Broadway Theatre of Pitman\, 43 S Broadway\, Pitman\, New Jersey\, 08071\, United States CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Parade-600x600-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Broadway Theatre of Pitman":MAILTO:boxoffice@broadwaytheatreofpitman.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T000000 DTSTAMP:20260528T081552 CREATED:20250728T125224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T150804Z UID:48452-1757548800-1757548800@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Orleans DESCRIPTION:Orleans is best known as the Pop/Rock band that brought you the classic 70s hits Still The One\, Dance With Me and Love Takes Time. Now in its 53rd year\, Orleans has produced a body of work spanning 17+ albums and 4 DVDs. The band continues to be in demand for live performances\, as they have been for the past 5 decades. Led by co-founder Lance Hoppen\, brother and long-standing member Lane Hoppen with relative newcomers Brady Spencer\, Tom Lane and Tony Hooper comprise the touring band\, delivering Orleans’ music with power\, class and integrity to appreciative audiences everywhere URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/orleans/ LOCATION:Count Basie Center for the Arts\, 99 Monmouth Street\, Red Bank\, New Jersey\, 07701\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-09-11-Orleans-VOGEL-PREVIEW-7zNsuC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T000000 DTSTAMP:20260528T081552 CREATED:20250728T131657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T151009Z UID:48778-1757548800-1757548800@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Tonight’s The Night: Celebrating the Music and Legacy of Rod Stewart DESCRIPTION:Carmine Appice\, originally the drummer of the iconic Heavy Metal rock group Vanilla Fudge\, was later a close collaborator with Rod Stewart\, writing\, recording and thrilling millions of fans all over the globe for over seven years. Rod was at the very top of his game in terms of chart success and sheer numbers of tickets sold worldwide. Carmine was right by Rod’s side during those most crucial years helping to write some of his biggest hits like “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” and “Young Turks”. Rod has said of Carmine\, “He was in my band because I found him to be a brilliant drummer\, and he wouldn’t have been there if he wasn’t special. People love characters in Rock N Roll\, and Carmine was a real character. He still is!”\nSinger Rob Caudill is a dead-on Rod Stewart impersonator with the look\, the voice and the moves. He has performed all over the world\, mesmerizing crowds with his amazing vocals and high energy portrayal of Rod Stewart.\nA typical Tonight’s the Night set includes all of Rod’s biggest hits including Maggie May\, Hot Legs\, Rhythm of My Heart\, Forever Young\, Have I Told You Lately That I Love You\, Tonight’s the Night\, Sailing\, Do You Think I’m Sexy\, and so many more! Rob has appeared regularly in the longest running Las Vegas based tribute show\, “Legends In Concert”.\nHis dazzling production of Tonight’s The Night features another of Rod Stewart’s former band members\, Katja Rieckermann\, on saxophone – rounding out a supercharged line-up of extraordinary talent that can’t be missed.  URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/tonights-the-night-celebrating-the-music-and-legacy-of-rod-stewart/ LOCATION:New Jersey CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tonights-The-Night-1080x1080-rev1-c29fcf479c-mxus40.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T000000 DTSTAMP:20260528T081552 CREATED:20250728T132659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T161644Z UID:48917-1757548800-1757548800@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Dorothy with Special Guest Eddie &
 DESCRIPTION:Projecting a full-bodied voice with every inch of her being\, Dorothy Martin kindles a spark of hope into a flame as bright as the sun itself. The Budapest\, Hungary-born maverick singer\, songwriter\, performer\, and frontwoman of the Los Angeles-based eponymous band DOROTHY brings gusto\, grit\, and glory back to hard rock\, exuding superstar-size confidence coupled with the quiet resolve of an old school Western anti-hero. She has unassumingly blazed her own trail with sold out tours\, major collaborations\, and over 1 billion streams already in the rearview. DOROTHY arrived with the force of a hurricane back in 2016\, serving up the full-length debut ROCKISDEAD. Surging on DSPs\, “Raise Hell” reeled in over 85 million Spotify streams followed by “Wicked Ones” with 77 million Spotify streams. The band organically attracted a diehard global fanbase with 28 Day in the Valley [2018] and Gifts From The Holy Ghost [2022]. KERRANG! hailed the latter as “a hot-blooded rock ‘n’ roll record through and through\,” and RIFF raved\, “Holy Ghost serves as a triumphant battle cry and a return to form.” Perhaps\, Outburn put it best\, “it’s her most bombastic and gloriously\, victorious rock and roll work yet.” Simultaneously\, the singer took flight as the rare dynamo equally at home on a track with Slash and Nita Strauss of Alice Cooper or Staind and Scott Stapp of Creed. She even notably dueted with Stapp at the Grand Ole Opry. However\, her vision really catches fire on the group’s fourth full-length album\, The Way [Roc Nation]\, introduced by the single “Tombstone Town” [feat. Slash]. URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/dorothy-with-special-guest-eddie/ LOCATION:The Wellmont Theater\, 5 Seymour St\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dorothy_300x464-xHce7U.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T000000 DTSTAMP:20260528T081552 CREATED:20250808T184827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T200858Z UID:51703-1757548800-1757548800@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder DESCRIPTION:Celtic Thunder performs its most beloved songs while reuniting past and present members for an unforgettable evening of music\, memories\, and camaraderie. Featuring some of their greatest hits\, this concert will showcase the powerful harmonies\, soaring ballads and electrifying performances that have made Celtic Thunder a household name. From classic Irish folk songs to contemporary favorites\, audiences can expect to hear the anthems that have defined Celtic Thunder’s URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/an-intimate-evening-with-celtic-thunder/ LOCATION:New Jersey CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CelticThunder2025_thumb-519x600-jOpqmd.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR