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SUMMARY:Jonas Mekas Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:🎥 Jonas Mekas Film Festival | Asbury Park\, NJ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates: July 17–27\, 2025Locations: ShowRoom Cinema (707 Cookman Ave) & Parlor Gallery (717 Cookman Ave) \n\n\n\nExperience the legacy of Jonas Mekas\, the iconic pioneer of American avant-garde cinema\, in the heart of Asbury Park. The Jonas Mekas Film Festival will run from July 17 to July 27\, 2025\, hosted at the ShowRoom Cinema and Parlor Gallery. This dynamic event is presented in collaboration with OUTPOST NYC DCG. \n\n\n\nFestival Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nShowRoom Cinema at 707 Cookman Avenue\, just one block from the train station\, will screen a comprehensive retrospective of Mekas’s films.\n\n\n\nParlor Gallery\, located at 717 Cookman Avenue\, will feature an exclusive exhibition of Jonas Mekas’s still-framed photographs\, with an opening reception on the first evening of the festival.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jonas Mekas:Born in 1922 in Lithuania\, Jonas Mekas immigrated to the U.S. in 1949 and became a central figure in the avant-garde film movement. He co-founded Film Culture magazine\, was a pioneering film columnist for The Village Voice\, and played a pivotal role in establishing Anthology Film Archives. Mekas’s films have been exhibited globally at venues like the Venice Biennale\, MoMA\, Tate Modern\, and Centre Pompidou. He also influenced countless filmmakers\, including Jim Jarmusch\, John Waters\, and Chantal Akerman. \n\n\n\nMekas’s creative exploration of personal\, poetic expression through cinema continues to inspire generations of artists. His films range from politically charged works to deeply personal meditations on exile\, memory\, and identity. \n\n\n\nFeatured Film Program: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 17: Guns of the Trees (1961) – 86 min.\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 18: Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol (1990) – 35 min.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 19: Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania (1972) – 82 min.\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 20: Lost Lost Lost (1976) – 178 min.\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 24: Walden (Diaries\, Notes\, and Sketches) (1968-69) – 180 min.\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 25: As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000) – 228 min.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 26: Notes on an American Film Director at Work – Martin Scorsese (2005) – 103 min.\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 27: Sleepless Nights Stories (2011) – 114 min.\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest:Sebastian Mekas\, son of Jonas Mekas\, will attend several screenings to introduce the films and offer insight into his father’s creative process. \n\n\n\nAbout ShowRoom Cinema:A cherished independent theater\, ShowRoom Cinema specializes in high-quality films\, including first-run releases\, documentaries\, and classic films. Located in downtown Asbury Park\, it provides a cozy\, intimate atmosphere for film lovers and the art-conscious community. Alongside screenings\, ShowRoom regularly hosts live comedy and musical performances. \n\n\n\nAbout Parlor Gallery:Since 2009\, Parlor Gallery has been a vital part of Asbury Park’s cultural resurgence. The gallery is known for its unique blend of contemporary urban art and coastal charm\, showcasing works from both emerging and internationally renowned artists. Through initiatives like the Wooden Walls Art Project\, Parlor Gallery connects public art with the community\, providing an innovative space for artistic dialogue and exploration. \n\n\n\nAbout OUTPOST NYC DCG:Established in 2009 as part of Deborah Colton Gallery\, OUTPOST NYC DCG is a platform dedicated to showcasing new and rediscovered works in film\, video\, installation art\, photography\, and more. With a focus on experimental programming\, OUTPOST NYC DCG collaborates with both national and international art venues to bring unique artistic experiences to diverse audiences.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/jonas-mekas-film-festival/
LOCATION:Showroom Cinema\, 707 Cookman Avenue\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, New Jersey\, 07712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Summer of Loud: Parkway Drive\, Killswitch Engage\, I Prevail\, Beartooth
DESCRIPTION:Brace for Impact\, New Jersey! “Summer of Loud” Unleashes Metal Mayhem in Camden!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to ignite your senses! The Freedom Mortgage Center in Camden is set to host the most explosive metalcore and hard rock event of the season: the “Summer of Loud” tour on Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025\, at 3:00 PM. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just a concert; it’s a full-on sonic assault featuring a stacked lineup of heavy hitters! Prepare for an epic afternoon and evening with powerhouse performances from Parkway Drive\, Killswitch Engage\, I Prevail\, and Beartooth. Each band brings their unique brand of intense energy\, brutal riffs\, and captivating stage presence\, guaranteeing a high-octane experience you won’t soon forget. \n\n\n\nFrom Parkway Drive’s relentless fury to Killswitch Engage’s signature blend of aggression and melody\, I Prevail’s relentless intensity\, and Beartooth’s raw\, emotional power\, “Summer of Loud” promises a relentless barrage of head-banging anthems. Don’t miss your chance to witness this monumental gathering of metal giants on the picturesque Camden Waterfront. This is the ultimate summer event for any true rock and metal enthusiast in New Jersey! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay connected with the Explore New Jersey Directory for more incredible events\, must-see attractions\, and local insights that make the Garden State truly shine! You can hear live heavy metal on MetalMania Live! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎟️ Tickets\, Merchandise & Info:\n\n\n\nAccessible seating available for all guests. \n\n\n\nClick here to go to the Merch Stand in The Vending Lot.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/summer-of-loud-parkway-drive-killswitch-engage-i-prevail-beartooth-2/
LOCATION:Freedom Mortgage Pavilion\, 1 Harbour Blvd\, Camden\, New Jersey\, 08103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:White Eagle Hall Presents Hurray for the Riff Raff
DESCRIPTION:🎶 Hurray for the Riff Raff Live in Jersey City – White Eagle Hall📍 White Eagle Hall\, Jersey City\, NJ📅 Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025 | ⏰ Time TBA \n\n\n\nAn unforgettable night with one of folk-rock’s most fearless voices. \n\n\n\nJoin Hurray for the Riff Raff\, the acclaimed project of Bronx-born artist Alynda Segarra\, for a soul-stirring performance at White Eagle Hall this summer. Known for blending punk energy\, Americana roots\, and radical storytelling\, Segarra brings their boldest\, most personal album yet—The Past Is Still Alive—to life on stage. \n\n\n\nFrom hopping freight trains to redefining folk music with a queer\, anti-establishment edge\, Segarra’s journey is deeply American in the best and most challenging ways. Their 2025 tour offers a rare opportunity to experience these raw\, autobiographical songs in an intimate\, emotionally charged setting. \n\n\n\n🎤 About the Artist:Hurray for the Riff Raff rose from the underground house show circuit to major-label acclaim\, all while staying true to a DIY ethos rooted in queer identity\, social activism\, and poetic honesty. Their latest album\, The Past Is Still Alive\, confronts grief\, survival\, community\, and resistance with searing vulnerability and sonic depth. It’s folk music reimagined for a broken world still worth saving. \n\n\n\n✨ What to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nNew songs from The Past Is Still Alive\, including “Alibi\,” “Colossus of Roads\,” and “Snake Plant”\n\n\n\nA unique blend of indie folk\, alt-country\, and punk-spirit storytelling\n\n\n\nA performance that speaks to outsiders\, wanderers\, activists\, and anyone searching for hope through music\n\n\n\nIntimate reflections\, gritty truths\, and moments of catharsis that will stay with you long after the show ends\n\n\n\n\n🎟️ Don’t miss this:If you’re a fan of artists like Conor Oberst\, Big Thief\, Waxahatchee\, or Patti Smith\, this is a show you can’t afford to skip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets available now – secure your spot for a night of profound\, powerful music at one of New Jersey’s most iconic venues.#HurrayForTheRiffRaff #LiveMusicNJ #WhiteEagleHall #IndieFolkConcertback dance parties to underground music events across New Jersey\, only on Explore New Jersey. \n\n\n\nSource: White Eagle Hall Events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎟️ Tickets\, Merchandise & Info:\n\n\n\nAccessible seating available for all guests. \n\n\n\nClick here to go to the Merch Stand in The Vending Lot.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/white-eagle-hall-presents-hurray-for-the-riff-raff/
LOCATION:White Eagle Hall\, 337 Newark Avenue \, NJ\, Jersey City\, New Jersey\, 07302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Bandits on the Run
DESCRIPTION:BANDITS ON THE RUN are a musical trio comprised of Adrian Blake Enscoe\, Sydney Shepherd\, and Regina Strayhorn\, known for their distinct combination of cello\, guitar\, accordion\, and found-percussion with sophisticated three-part harmonies and rotating lead vocals. The Brooklyn-based outfit sprang from a chance encounter while busking in NYC’s bustling subways and burst onto the national stage in 2019 when their song\, “Love in the Underground\,” was featured on the NPR Tiny Desk Contest’s Top Shelf\, with the esteemed tastemakers at the station proclaiming\, “the band orchestrates a symphony of sound and story through its impressive musicianship and marvelous harmonies.” After recording their 2021 EP\, Now Is The Time\, with producer Ryan Hadlock (Brandi Carlile\, The Lumineers)\, the Bandits took to the screen\, devising a short musical film\, Band At The End Of The World\, commissioned by Prospect Musicals. Since then\, they have continued to explore the nexus of indie-folk music and theatrical storytelling\, composing music for the Netflix animated series\, Storybots\, scoring the movie\, The Same Storm\, adapting several songs from texts by William Shakespeare for a production of As You Like It\, and receiving an NEA grant for a new musical with Prospect Musicals\, all the while touring the globe with appearances at the Cambridge Folk Festival\, Floydfest\, Summerfest Milwaukee\, Americanafest\, F1 Singapore Grand Prix\, Mile of Music\, and the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. Bandits on the Run are currently working on the stage musical adaptation of the novel What’s Eating Gilbert Grape in association with MCC Theater\, alongside actor-musician Christopher Sears and Academy Award Nominee Peter Hedges\, who wrote the original book and screenplay.\nZACH PERSON is an electrifying American artist redefining indie rock with his raw sound\, funk-infused grooves\, and high-voltage performances. Armed with his iconic Gibson SG\, he’s earned acclaim from SPIN Magazine for “bringing volume to the masses\,” and won the prestigious Eddie’s Attic Bi-Annual Shootout\, joining the ranks of John Mayer and Tyler Childers. His latest album Let’s Get Loud\, produced by Tyler Bryant\, captures the energy of his mid-twenties with a bold mix of blistering rock and infectious funk. Person has lit up stages across the U.S. and Europe\, including Austin City Limits and Experience Hendrix\, captivating crowds with his magnetic presence. With genre-defying sound and fearless authenticity\, Zach is emerging as one of the defining voices of modern rock.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/bandits-on-the-run/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Avenue\, Asbury Par\, New Jersey\, 07712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Emily Compagno
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URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/emily-compagno/
LOCATION:Count Basie Center for the Arts\, 99 Monmouth Street\, Red Bank\, New Jersey\, 07701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Wild Child: Tribute to The Doors
DESCRIPTION:A Wild Child performance is the closest thing to a real 1960’s Doors concert and Live Doors Experience. This is not a typical tribute band. Wild Child relies on recapturing the original: sound\, feel\, mood\, dynamics and delivery of the Doors music. In true Doors fashion there are no: wigs\, props\, costumes\, or phony banter between song. It’s about the music and its delivery by top pro musicians and performers.\nThis compact touring group has minimal technical requirements to make a big show. Fly in engagements are a snap. This four piece group has over two decades of world tour experience and always delivers!\nFrom 2010 to 2013\, Wild Child lead singer Dave Brock fronted the touring act “Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors.” Being selected by these two Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame musicians was a huge honor for Dave. This was the ultimate compliment of his talents and speaks volumes for his credibility as a doors style front man and vocalist.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/wild-child-tribute-to-the-doors/
LOCATION:The Wellmont Theater\, 5 Seymour St\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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