BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Explore New Jersey - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Explore New Jersey
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: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
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165115
CREATED:20260119T130207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T155005Z
UID:77541-1769155200-1771174800@explorenewjersey.org
SUMMARY:Kim’s Convenience
DESCRIPTION:김씨네 편의점\n\n\n\nA Neighborhood Story Takes Center Stage as McCarter Theatre Celebrates Korean Culture Through Community Partnership \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen McCarter Theatre opens the doors to its Berlind Theatre this winter\, it will not simply be raising the curtain on a beloved play. It will be creating a broader cultural moment that extends well beyond the stage\, rooted in local connection\, shared heritage\, and the lived experiences of New Jersey’s diverse communities. From January 23 through February 15\, 2026\, McCarter will present Kim’s Convenience\, the acclaimed stage work by Ins Choi that inspired the global Netflix phenomenon\, while simultaneously deepening its community ties through a meaningful partnership with Woo Ri Mart\, the longtime family-owned Korean grocery store based in West Windsor. \n\n\n\nThe collaboration reflects a growing emphasis at McCarter on storytelling that resonates both artistically and culturally. Kim’s Convenience centers on the Kim family\, Korean immigrants who operate a small neighborhood convenience store\, and explores generational divides\, identity\, economic pressure\, and the quiet heroism of everyday life. By partnering with Woo Ri Mart\, McCarter is grounding the production in the real-world experiences that mirror the play’s narrative\, inviting audiences to engage not just as ticket holders\, but as neighbors. \n\n\n\nFor many patrons\, the story of Kim’s Convenience feels instantly familiar. At the heart of the play is Appa\, the stubborn but deeply loving patriarch who has poured his life into the family store\, believing it to be both his legacy and his bridge to the future. As outside developers circle and family relationships strain under the weight of unspoken expectations\, humor and tenderness collide in a story that balances laugh-out-loud moments with emotional honesty. The play runs a brisk 90 minutes with no intermission\, allowing the narrative to unfold with momentum and intimacy. \n\n\n\nThis production arrives at McCarter with considerable pedigree. Originally developed and premiered in Toronto\, Kim’s Convenience became a theatrical success long before it was adapted for television. Its transition to the small screen introduced millions to the Kim family\, but the stage version retains a unique immediacy\, allowing audiences to feel the rhythms of the store\, the silences between conversations\, and the cultural nuances that can sometimes be softened in translation to television. The production is presented by McCarter Theatre in collaboration with Soulpepper Theatre Company and Adam Blanshay Productions\, in association with American Conservatory Theater\, underscoring its national significance. \n\n\n\nDirection for this run is by Weyni Mengesha\, whose work has been widely praised for its sensitivity and clarity in handling stories rooted in cultural specificity while speaking to universal themes. Under her guidance\, the Berlind Theatre becomes an extension of the neighborhood corner store at the center of the play\, a space where humor\, conflict\, and affection coexist in equal measure. \n\n\n\nAdding to the excitement surrounding the production\, McCarter has announced additional performances due to strong early demand. Tuesday evening shows have been added on February 3 and February 10\, both beginning at 7:30 pm\, expanding access for audiences eager to experience the production. Select performances will feature James Yi in the role of Appa\, including afternoon and morning matinees that are expected to draw a wide cross-section of theatergoers. \n\n\n\nThe partnership with Woo Ri Mart elevates the experience beyond the auditorium. As a trusted fixture in West Windsor\, the grocery store represents the kind of family-run business that anchors communities and preserves cultural traditions across generations. By aligning with Woo Ri Mart\, McCarter is acknowledging the real-life counterparts to the fictional Kim family and creating opportunities for cultural exchange\, education\, and celebration around the production. For audiences\, this connection reinforces the authenticity of the story unfolding on stage. \n\n\n\nThis approach reflects a broader trend within New Jersey’s performing arts landscape\, where theaters are increasingly serving as hubs for civic engagement and cultural dialogue. McCarter’s willingness to extend the reach of Kim’s Convenience into the surrounding community aligns with the spirit found throughout the state’s vibrant arts scene\, as highlighted across Explore New Jersey’s coverage of local performance and culture within its theatre and performing arts section. The result is an experience that feels both intimate and expansive\, honoring a specific cultural story while welcoming audiences of all backgrounds. \n\n\n\nKim’s Convenience ultimately asks timely questions about legacy\, belonging\, and the cost of holding on in a rapidly changing world. As redevelopment pressures mount and generational values collide\, the Kim family’s story reflects the challenges faced by countless families across New Jersey and beyond. McCarter Theatre’s presentation ensures those questions are explored with warmth\, humor\, and respect\, while its partnership with Woo Ri Mart grounds the production in the lived reality of the community it represents. \n\n\n\nWhen the lights dim at the Berlind Theatre this winter\, audiences will not just be watching a play that inspired a television hit. They will be stepping into a shared cultural space where storytelling\, community\, and heritage intersect\, reaffirming McCarter Theatre’s role as one of New Jersey’s most vital artistic institutions.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/kims-convenience-%ea%b9%80%ec%94%a8%eb%84%a4-%ed%8e%b8%ec%9d%98%ec%a0%90/
LOCATION:McCarter Theatre Center\, 91 University Place\, Princeton\, NJ\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/theater.-Kims.-1-14-800x533-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165115
CREATED:20260204T124832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T124938Z
UID:79457-1770312600-1770334200@explorenewjersey.org
SUMMARY:Alan Cumming: Uncut
DESCRIPTION:Unfiltered\, Unscripted\, and Unmistakably Alan: A Daring Cabaret Experience Arrives with Uncut \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFew performers can command a room with nothing more than a song\, a story\, and an unshakable sense of self. Even fewer can turn a lifetime of art\, activism\, and reinvention into a live experience that feels both deeply personal and wildly entertaining. That is precisely what audiences can expect when Alan Cumming brings his newest cabaret production\, Uncut\, to the stage. \n\n\n\nThis is not a retrospective. It is not a greatest-hits showcase. And it is certainly not a carefully polished celebrity presentation. \n\n\n\nUncut is exactlyM\, revealing\, fearless\, and unmistakably alive in the moment—a performance designed to strip away the distance between audience and artist. The show invites the crowd directly into Cumming’s world\, blending music\, confession\, humor\, and theatrical storytelling into a format that feels more like a late-night conversation than a formal concert. \n\n\n\nMusical direction for the production is provided by Henry Koperski\, whose longtime creative partnership with Cumming anchors the show with subtle\, responsive arrangements that allow each moment to breathe. Rather than overpowering the stories being told\, the music becomes an emotional guide\, shifting tone as effortlessly as the performer at its center. \n\n\n\nFor New Jersey audiences\, this engagement offers something increasingly rare: a major international performer choosing intimacy over spectacle\, vulnerability over branding\, and connection over polish. \n\n\n\nCumming’s career has never fit into a single lane. His theatre legacy alone spans some of the most demanding and transformative roles in modern stage history\, from his iconic turn as the Emcee in Cabaret to his daring\, multi-character interpretations of Shakespearean work\, including productions of Macbeth that redefined how classical performance could live in contemporary spaces. At the same time\, he has built a global reputation as a touring cabaret artist\, performing solo shows that fuse Broadway-level technique with nightclub immediacy. \n\n\n\nYet Uncut deliberately moves beyond résumé. \n\n\n\nThe show reframes his extraordinary career not as a series of professional milestones\, but as a lived journey—one shaped by identity\, survival\, curiosity\, and a refusal to be boxed into expectations. Audiences encounter stories that are funny\, raw\, occasionally uncomfortable\, and always deeply human. Cumming leans into the contradictions that have defined his path\, using humor as both shield and spotlight. \n\n\n\nThe format allows for spontaneity\, audience interaction\, and tonal shifts that reflect the unpredictable rhythm of real life. One moment may deliver a sharp comedic observation about fame or relationships. The next might dissolve into a reflective musical passage exploring fear\, aging\, or self-acceptance. The show does not rush to resolution. It allows emotional complexity to linger. \n\n\n\nThat artistic bravery mirrors a screen career that has never been guided by category or comfort. Cumming’s television work spans courtroom drama\, political satire\, genre storytelling\, and unscripted entertainment\, including his acclaimed role in The Good Wife and his recent cultural resurgence as the Emmy-winning host of The Traitors. In each case\, he brings an unmistakable point of view—playful\, subversive\, and emotionally intelligent. \n\n\n\nFilm audiences know him just as well for his ability to move fluidly between large-scale studio productions and intimate independent projects\, often choosing roles that explore power\, sexuality\, and identity in unconventional ways. \n\n\n\nBut Uncut places the spotlight somewhere different. \n\n\n\nThis show belongs entirely to the voice behind the roles. \n\n\n\nBeyond entertainment\, Cumming has spent much of his life using his platform for activism and advocacy. His work supporting animal rights\, LGBTQ+ organizations\, mental health initiatives\, sex education\, and reproductive freedom is woven quietly throughout the show—not as a lecture\, but as lived experience. His participation in the recent HBO documentary Chimp Crazy brought renewed attention to the ethics of animal captivity and exploitation\, further reinforcing how deeply his personal values intersect with his creative choices. \n\n\n\nUncut also reflects Cumming’s ongoing commitment to building cultural spaces that uplift marginalized voices. He is the owner of Club Cumming\, his downtown New York cabaret venue that has become a haven for queer artists\, emerging performers\, and experimental storytelling. Internationally\, he also serves as artistic director of the Pitlochry Festival Theatre in Scotland\, guiding one of the country’s most respected cultural institutions toward a future rooted in accessibility\, diversity\, and artistic risk. \n\n\n\nFor fans of live performance in New Jersey\, this production lands squarely within a growing movement toward experiential comedy and storytelling that blends traditional stand-up\, music\, and theatrical structure. Audiences who follow the evolution of live humor\, character-driven storytelling\, and hybrid performance can explore more of that creative landscape through Explore New Jersey’s coverage of stand-up comedy and live performance\, which continues to spotlight artists redefining what modern comedy and cabaret can be. \n\n\n\nWhat makes Uncut especially compelling is its refusal to flatten Cumming into a brand. \n\n\n\nInstead\, the show presents him as a working artist still questioning\, still discovering\, and still pushing against the boundaries of what audiences expect from a celebrity figure. There is joy here—plenty of it—but also grief\, vulnerability\, and a candid examination of how success can coexist with insecurity. \n\n\n\nIn an entertainment industry increasingly dominated by tightly controlled narratives and image management\, Uncut feels quietly radical. It suggests that honesty itself can be theatrical. That contradiction can be entertaining. And that a performer does not need to hide complexity in order to captivate an audience. \n\n\n\nFor New Jersey audiences seeking a night that delivers laughter without triviality\, music without formula\, and storytelling without artifice\, this cabaret event offers a rare opportunity to witness a master performer working at full emotional range. Alan Cumming Uncut is not about revelation for shock value. It is about presence—about inviting the audience to share in a lived\, evolving story that continues to unfold in real time. \n\n\n\nIn a cultural moment hungry for authenticity\, this performance arrives as both celebration and challenge\, reminding us that the most powerful stage moments are often the ones that allow a performer to be fully\, unapologetically themselves.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/alan-cumming-uncut-3/
LOCATION:Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)\, 100 South Street \, NJ\, Morristown\, New Jersey\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stand-Up Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AlanCummingUncut.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)":MAILTO:boxoffice@mayoarts.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165115
CREATED:20250910T131949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T133327Z
UID:57880-1770314400-1770316200@explorenewjersey.org
SUMMARY:Dar Williams
DESCRIPTION:Dar Williams – Live Performance at The Newton Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate & Time: Thursday\, February 5th\, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.Location: The Newton Theatre\, Newton\, New JerseyTickets: Available starting Friday\, September 12th at 10:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nFolk-pop luminary Dar Williams brings her celebrated storytelling and melodic artistry to The Newton Theatre for a one-night-only performance. Touring in support of her 13th studio album\, Hummingbird Highway\, Williams delivers an evening of thought-provoking lyrics\, warm vocals\, and compelling narratives that capture the beauty and complexity of modern life. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist:Williams’ new album\, Hummingbird Highway\, released on Righteous Babe Records\, showcases her keen observational skill and narrative depth. Drawing inspiration from her experiences on the road\, she explores the vivid colors of life\, the delicate moments\, and the challenges of moving quickly through the world. With a background as a playwright\, she crafts songs with fully realized characters and intricate storytelling\, making each track a miniature world of its own. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend:Fans can expect an intimate\, engaging concert experience\, where Williams’ powerful songwriting and evocative performance style shine. From reflective ballads to uplifting folk-pop anthems\, the show promises to highlight her latest work while celebrating the career that has made her a staple of the American folk music scene. \n\n\n\nTickets & More Information:Secure your seats early for this highly anticipated performance. For ticket purchases and complete event details\, visit The Newton Theatre’s official site.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/dar-williams/
LOCATION:The Newton Theatre\, 234 Spring St\, \, NJ\, Newton\, NJ\, 07860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Dar_Williams_2026_Square.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165115
CREATED:20250925T155433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T182505Z
UID:60469-1770314400-1770334200@explorenewjersey.org
SUMMARY:Opeth: The Last Will and Testament
DESCRIPTION:Opeth: The Last Will and Testament – North America Tour Part 2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the progressive metal mastery of Opeth as they bring their North American tour to life with The Last Will & Testament\, a bold new concept album blending darkness\, drama\, and virtuosic musicianship. Join the Swedish prog-metal icons on Thursday\, February 5\, 2026\, for an unforgettable night of heavy riffs\, intricate melodies\, and haunting storytelling. \n\n\n\n🎸 Support: KatatoniaStockholm’s Katatonia has spent over three decades evolving from death/doom pioneers into masters of dark\, melodic\, genre-defying rock. Their latest album\, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State\, introduces new guitarists and experimental sounds while staying true to the haunting\, atmospheric hooks that define their legacy. Fans can expect powerful riffs\, introspective lyrics\, and a live energy that will captivate both long-time followers and newcomers. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: Thursday\, February 5\, 2026 | Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM🎟️ Seating: General Admission👨‍👩‍👧 Recommended For: Progressive metal enthusiasts\, hard rock fans\, and live music adventurers \n\n\n\nWith over 30 years of genre-defying music\, Opeth’s latest release combines death metal growls\, prog rock intricacy\, and a gripping narrative centered on family\, betrayal\, and dark secrets. Guest performances from legends like Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull and Joey Tempest of Europe add a historic and cinematic dimension to the experience. New drummer Waltteri Väyrynen brings technical precision that enhances the band’s signature sound\, making this tour a must-see for metal fans. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to witness Opeth and Katatonia deliver a night of relentless energy\, musical complexity\, and unforgettable storytelling. Secure your spot early for one of the most anticipated progressive metal events of 2026. \n\n\n\nOfficial Website: Opeth
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/opeth-the-last-will-and-testament/
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/2025/09/Opeth_300x464.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T000000
DTSTAMP:20260418T165115
CREATED:20250808T185808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T200853Z
UID:51805-1770336000-1770336000@explorenewjersey.org
SUMMARY:An Intimate Evening With David Foster & Katharine McPhee
DESCRIPTION:Sixteen-time Grammy award-winning musician\, songwriter and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer\, television and Broadway star Katharine McPhee are bringing their live show on the road! This intimate show with the powerhouse duo will be packed with David’s hits from Chicago\, Whitney Houston\, Celine Dion\, Josh Groban\, Michael Buble\, etc.\, and Katharine’s biggest songs from American Idol\, Smash and Waitress.  Plus some of their favorites that they just love!
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/an-intimate-evening-with-david-foster-katharine-mcphee/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/McPheeFoster_thumb-519x600-9aucbG.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR