New Jersey’s rise as a destination for high-performance competition continues to accelerate, and on Saturday, May 2, 2026, that momentum will be on full display as the Jiu Jitsu World League Finals East arrives for a full-scale day of elite grappling action. Beginning at 9:00 AM, with doors opening at 7:00 AM, this event brings […]
Stories, Songs, and Smiles: TAHIRA Brings a Heartfelt Family Theatre Experience to New Jersey - TWO Shows On a bright Saturday morning in early May, the State Theatre New Jersey’s studio will transform into a circle of stories, music, and shared imagination. The Milk & Cookies Music & Storytelling Series continues its mission of introducing […]
Jim Breuer Brings “Find The Funny” Tour to State Theatre New Jersey for a High-Energy Night of Stand-Up Comedy on May 2, 2026 New Jersey’s comedy circuit continues to assert itself as one of the most dynamic and consistently engaging in the country, and this spring, that reputation is further solidified with the arrival of […]
The Sixties Show Brings a Full-Scale 1960s Musical Time Machine to New Jersey This May On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM, New Jersey audiences will have the rare opportunity to experience one of the most immersive and meticulously crafted live music productions touring today as The Sixties Show arrives for a one-night performance […]
Cold Shot Brings the Fire of Stevie Ray Vaughan to New Jersey for a Night of Pure Texas Blues Power New Jersey’s live music circuit continues to deepen its reputation as one of the most dynamic and stylistically diverse in the country, and this spring, that momentum accelerates with a performance that taps directly into […]
Foo Fighters Announce Intimate New Jersey Show at Starland Ballroom as “Your Favorite Toy” Era Ignites a New Chapter In a move that has already sent shockwaves through the regional and national live music landscape, Foo Fighters have confirmed a rare, small-capacity performance at Starland Ballroom on May 2—an announcement that instantly transforms central New […]
“The 39 Steps” Ignites New Jersey Theatre This May with High-Speed Comedy, Hitchcock Suspense, and Virtuosic Stagecraft New Jersey’s theatre scene continues to elevate its reputation as a destination for bold, inventive, and technically dazzling productions, and this spring, one of the most exhilarating entries on the calendar arrives with a blend of cinematic legacy […]
Grammy-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, featuring over a dozen of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players who perform the music of the great jazz composers as well as original works that foster an appreciation for this American music genre.
Jersey Jazz LIVE! Honors NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston with Centennial Celebration at Madison Community Arts Center New Jersey’s jazz legacy—deep, influential, and continuously evolving—takes center stage on Sunday, May 3, 2026, as a powerful tribute unfolds in honor of one of the most globally significant figures in jazz history. At Madison Community Arts Center, […]
Willie Nile Band Bringing Legendary New York Rock Energy to New Jersey Stage for Special May Performance The Garden State’s live music calendar continues to build momentum in 2026, and one of the most compelling performances on the horizon arrives on Sunday, May 3 at 8:00 PM when the Willie Nile Band takes the stage […]
Rio Clemente at 88: A Landmark Celebration of New Jersey Jazz Excellence Returns to the Morris Museum New Jersey’s live music identity has always been rooted in authenticity, legacy, and innovation, and on Sunday, May 3, 2026, that identity takes center stage in Morristown as Rio Clemente returns to the Morris Museum for a performance […]
Paquito D’Rivera and the William Paterson Latin Jazz Ensemble Headline a Landmark Jazz Room Performance in New Jersey New Jersey’s live music scene continues to assert itself as a destination for world-class artistry, and on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the spotlight turns to one of the most decorated and influential figures in modern jazz. At […]
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