A glance at N.J. entertainment this weekend (March 11-13) – NJ.com
WHAT’S GOING ON? Here is a small sample of area happenings you may want to check out in the coming days. Visit venue websites to learn about COVID-19 safety precautions in effect.
Art/Museums
MARCH 11
STOCKTON Reflections Art Salon, exhibit and sale of works local artists inspired by the Delaware River, 5-9 p.m. March 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 12 and noon-5 p.m. March 13, 5-9 p.m.Prallsville Mills, 33 Risler St. prallsvillemills.org, 609-439-9978.
MARCH 12
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS “Black & White & Monochrome,” opening of juried group exhibit of more than 40 photographs by 29 artists, through April 16. Atlantic Highlands Arts Council, 54 First Ave. 732-737-7160.
CLINTON “Member Highlight — Hetty Biaz,” paintings of faces made by weaving printed paper and jute into small squares, through April 24. 1: Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St. hunterdonartmuseum.org, 908-735-8415.
MONTCLAIR “Evanescent,” in-person opening reception, 3-5 p.m., for portfolio series of works by Rodriguez Calero, Pam Cooper, Danielle Scott, Bryant Small and Katie Truk, to run through April 8. Studio Montclair Gallery, 127 Bloomfield Ave. studiomontclair.org, 862-500-1447.
SANDYSTON “EH Squared,” works by new gallery staff members, Opening reception, 3-5 p.m., Peters Valley Craft Center, 19 Kuhn Road in Layton. petersvalley.org, 973-948-5200.
WEST WINDSOR Spring Gala and Art Auction, in-person and live-streamed fundraiser inspired by the festival of Holi with DJ, dancing, food, silent auction, art activities and a powdered paint tossing room; ages 21 and older, 6-9 p.m., West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road in Princeton Junction. $30-$75. westwindsorarts.org, 609-919-1931.
MARCH 13
PRINCETON “Ma Bell — the Mother of Invention in New Jersey,” opening of exhibit exploring ways NJ-born creations advanced today’s technology, Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton St. morven.org, 609-924-8144. Registration required.
WATCHUNG “Black & White to Magnificent Color,” 1-3:30 p.m. opening for Pro Arts Jersey City group show to run through April 9, Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road. watchungarts.org, 908-753-0190.
Comedy
MARCH 11
LONG BRANCH Shore Comedy Night, Monmouth County Boy Scouts dinner show fundraiser with Joseph Anthony, Tim Hayes and host Angelo Gingerelli; ages 21 and older, 7 p.m., Long Branch Elks Lodge, 150 Garfield Ave. $50. monmouthbsa.org/shorecomedy, 732-536-2347.
MANASQUAN Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, Uncle Vinnie’s standup show, 8 p.m., Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Drive. $35-$53. algonquinarts.org, 732-528-9211.
NEW BRUNSWICK Ali Siddiq, 7 and 9 p.m. March 11-12, Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St. $25 and two-item minimum. stressfactory.com, 732-545-4242.
NEWARK Deon Cole, 8 p.m., New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St. $40.50-$100.50. njpac.org, 201-503-1333.
SPRINGFIELD David Konig, Susan Golden, 9 p.m., also March 12, 9 p.m. Scotty’s Pub & Comedy Cove, 595 Morris Ave. $24 and two-item minimum. thecomedycove.com, 973-376-3840.
WEST WINDSOR Joey Vega, 7:30 p.m., also March 12, 7:30 p.m. Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club, Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center Drive. $23.69. catcharisingstar.com, 781-568-1471.
MARCH 12
JERSEY CITY Laugh Tour Comedy Show, hosted By Rich Kiamco, 7-8:15 p.m., also March 12, 9-10:15 p.m. Dorrian’s Restaurant, 555 Washington Blvd. $15-$20 and two-item minimum. dorrians.com, eventbrite.com.
RAHWAY Cedric the Entertainer, 8 p.m., Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St. $65-$99. ucpac.org, 732-499-8226.
MARCH 13
NEW BRUNSWICK Rocky Dale Davis, 7:30 p.m., Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St. $20 and two-item minimum. stressfactory.com, 732-545-4242.
SAYREVILLE Gus Johnson, 8 p.m., Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Road. $41.50. starlandballroom.com, 732-238-5500.
Dance
MARCH 11
JERSEY CITY Nimbus Dance, “Raucous Caucus Tango”new dance-theater work by artistic director Samuel Pott, 8 p.m., also March 12, 8 p.m. Nimbus Arts Center, 329 Warren St. $30-$35. app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=133002, 201-377-0718.
PRINCETON Pam Tanowitz Dance and Pianist Simone Dinnerstein, “New Work for Goldberg Variations,” 8 p.m., McCarter Theatre Center, Matthews Theatre, 91 University Place. $45-$65. mccarter.org, 609-258-2787.
MARCH 12
NEW BRUNSWICK American Repertory Ballet, “Mask-erade” gala with reception, performance and festivities, 6 p.m., New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave. $250. arballet.org/gala, info@arballet.org.
MARCH 13
MORRISTOWN National Dance Company of Ireland, “Rhythm of the Dance,” 3 p.m., also March 13, 7 p.m. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St. $29-$59. mayoarts.org, 973-539-8008.
Music
MARCH 11
ASBURY PARK Steve Forbert and the New Renditions, Light of Day Winterfest concert, with Jeffrey Gaines, Joe D’Urso’s Acoustic Excursion, 6:45 p.m., House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave. $30-$40. houseofindependents.com, 732-977-5284.
“Asbury Angels Induction,” Light of Day concert with Joe Grushecky abnd the Houserockers, Willie Nile, Jesse Malin, Fantastic Cat, Kulick, Linda Chorney, Jon Caspi, April Rose Gabrielli and Mike Rocket, 7 p.m., Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave. $25-$30. stoneponyonline.com, 732-502-0600.
BLAIRSTOWN Guy Davis, 8 p.m., Roy’s Hall — Live Arts Emporium, 30 Main St. $30-$35. royshall.org, 908-362-1399.
FLEMINGTON Takin’ It to the Streets, Doobie Brothers tribute, 8 p.m., Stangl Factory, Stangl Stage, 50 Stangl Road. $30-$40. stanglstage.com, 908-788-7228.
JERSEY CITY Gary Numan, I Speak Machine, 8 p.m., White Eagle Hall, 335-337 Newark Ave. $38.75. whiteeaglehalljc.com, 201-885-5166.
MADISON Grover Kemble and Jerry Vezza Quartet, 6:30 p.m., Shanghai Jazz Restaurant and Bar, 24 Main St. $25 food-drink minimum. shanghaijazz.com, 973-822-2899.
MONTCLAIR Psychedelic Furs, 8 p.m., Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St. $25-$75. thewellmonttheater.com, 973-783-9500.
MORRISTOWN Kansas, 7:30 p.m., Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St. $49-$129. mayoarts.org, 973-539-8008.
NEW BRUNSWICK Rain, “The Best of Abbey Road” Beatles tribute, 8 p.m., State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave. $35-$95. stnj.org, 732-246-7469.
NEWARK Maxwell, 8 p.m., Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St. $74-$154. prucenter.com, 973-757-6600.
NEWTON David Bromberg Quintet, 8 p.m., The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St. $34-$47. skypac.org, 973-940-6398.
PRINCETON New Jersey Symphony, “Trifonov is Back!” with artist-in-residence pianist Daniil Trifonov and new concerto written for him by musical polymath-DJ and composer Mason Bates and works by Tchaikovsky, 8 p.m., Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, Nassau Street. $25-$92. njsymphony.org, 800-255-3476.
RED BANK “Putting it Together — the Songs of Sondheim,” musical revue, 8 p.m., also March 12, 8 p.m. Count Basie Center for the Arts, The Vogel, 99 Monmouth St. $40-$59. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.
Tusk, Fleetwood Mac tribute, 8 p.m., Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St. $25-$49. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.
SOUTH ORANGE Red Baraat, “Festival of Colors,” 8 p.m., South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way. $25-$35. sopacnow.org, 973-313-2787.
STANHOPE Fourtold, 7 p.m., Stanhope House, 45 Main St. $16.50. stanhopehousenj.com, 973-347-7777.
TEANECK Grateful Dead All-Star Jam, 8 p.m., Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road. $20-$25. debonairmusichall.com, 201-833-0011.
MARCH 12
ASBURY PARK Halogens, Sentient Moss, Little Hag, 6 p.m., House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave. $15. houseofindependents.com, 732-977-5284.
Lawrence, MLLN, 7 p.m., Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave. $20-$25. stoneponyonline.com, 732-502-0600.
“Asbury Blues,” Light of Day show with Norman Seldin, Bocci and the Bad Boys, Anthony Krizan Band, Pam McCoy, Billy Walton Band, Joe Bonnano and the GOS, Indigo Mane, Peter V Blues Band, Sharon Lasher and the Flashers, Karen Phillips and Town & Country Band, James Dalton and Ben Arnold, noon-6 p.m., Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Ave. $15. wonderbarasburypark.com, 732-455-3767.
BOUND BROOK Almost U2, Pure McCartney, tribute acts, 8 p.m., Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St. $25-$30. brookarts.org, 732-469-7700.
CAMDEN Symphony in C, works by Sibelius and Brahms conducted by former music director Rossen Milanov with violinist William Hagen, 8 p.m., Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts, Walter Gordon Theatre, 314 Linden St. at Third Street. $24-$51. symphonyinc.org, 856-963-6683.
EAST RUTHERFORD Elvis Tribute, buffet dinner show with Ralph Carey, 5:30 p.m., Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Drive. $64.95. thebigm.com, 201-843-2446.
EWING Capital Singers of Trenton, free performance of Jonathan Dove’s song cycle “The Passing of the Year” and other works, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Incarnation, 1545 Pennington Road. capitalsingers.org, 609-434-2781. Registration required.
HOPEWELL Hopewell Hayride Show, country/Americana musical variety show with Alex Kessel and Never Too Late Band, the Last Whipporwills, Marey McIntyre and Bob Belloff, 6-8 p.m., Hopewell United Methodist Church, 20 Blackwell Ave. $15, $7.50 ages 12 and younger. hopewellhayride.com, 609-466-0471.
JERSEY CITY Jessi Uribe, Mercury Rev, 8 p.m., White Eagle Hall, 335-337 Newark Ave. $112-$282. whiteeaglehalljc.com, 201-885-5166.
MADISON Joris Teepe and Don Braden Quartet, double CD release, 6:15 and 8:35 p.m. Shanghai Jazz Restaurant and Bar, 24 Main St. $40 food-drink minimum. shanghaijazz.com, 973-822-2899.
MONTCLAIR Ministry, Melvins, Corrosion Conformity, 7 p.m., Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St. $49-$64. thewellmonttheater.com, 973-783-9500.
MORRISTOWN “A Day of Irish Culture,” interactive Morris Family Concerts program, 2:30 p.m., Mayo $5. Derek Warfield and the Young Wolf Tones, “A Day of Irish Culture” Morris Family Concerts program, 5 p.m., $45-$65. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St. mayoarts.org, 973-539-8008.
NEW BRUNSWICK Brian McKnight 4, 8 p.m., State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave. $35-$95. stnj.org, 732-246-7469.
NEWARK New Jersey Symphony, “Trifonov is Back!” with artist-in-residence pianist Daniil Trifonov and new concerto written for him by musical polymath-DJ and composer Mason Bates and works by Tchaikovsky, 8 p.m., New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St. $25-$90. njsymphony.org, 800-255-3476.
NEWTON The Outlaws, 8 p.m., The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St. $39-$54. skypac.org, 973-940-6398.
RED BANK “Bob’s Birthday Bash,” Light of Day Foundation fundraiser concert, 7:30 p.m., Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St. $55-$405. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.
ROXBURY “March Medley: A Celebration of the Performing Arts,” talent showcase for performers ages 15 and older, 7:30 p.m., Investors Bank Theater, RoxPAC at Horseshoe Lake Complex, 72 Eyland Ave. in Succasunna. $10-$20 suggested donation. roxburyartsalliance.org, 973-945-0284.
SOUTH ORANGE The Bad Plus, 8 p.m., South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way. $28-$36. sopacnow.org, 973-313-2787.
STANHOPE Panama Dead, 7 p.m., Stanhope House, 45 Main St. $16.50. stanhopehousenj.com, 973-347-7777.
MARCH 13
ASBURY PARK The Bombpops, the Rumjacks, 7 p.m., House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave. $15. houseofindependents.com, 732-977-5284.
BOUND BROOK Brook Orchestra, “Brahms, Verdi and Sibelius,” 3 p.m., Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St. $16-$20. brookarts.org, 732-469-7700.
FAIR LAWN Adelphi Orchestra, “A Celebration of the Romantics” with 20212 Young Artist Competition winner cellist Leland Ko, works by Mendelssohn and Brahms, 2 p.m., George Frey Center for Arts and Recreation, 10-10 20th St. $5-$25. adelphiaorchestra.org, 201-477-0406.
NEW BRUNSWICK New Jersey Symphony, “Trifonov is Back!” with artist-in-residence pianist Daniil Trifonov and new concerto written for him by musical polymath-DJ and composer Mason Bates and works by Tchaikovsky, 3 p.m., State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave. $25-$92. njsymphony.org, 800-255-3476.
PLAINFIELD New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra, free in-person and live-streamed “Rhythms to Dance To and Melodies to Sing” winter concert with performances by the Symphony Orchestra, Intermezzo Orchestra, and Prelude Ensemble, NJIO Young Artist Concerto Competition winner Cadee Lee, 3 p.m., Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 716 Watchung Ave. njio.org, 908-603-7691.
PRINCETON Princeton Pro Musica, “Annelies” full-length choral work by James Whitbourn based on the “Anne Frank —The Diary of a Young Girl” with soprano soloist Lily Arbisser, 4 p.m., Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, Nassau Street. $30-$60. princetonpromusica.org, 609-683-5122.
RED BANK “The Irish Cabaret,” with Andy Cooney, comedian Mick Thomas, 3 p.m., Count Basie Center for the Arts, The Vogel, 99 Monmouth St. $49-$79. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.
SOUTH ORANGE Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap, 7:30 p.m., South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way. $40-$54. sopacnow.org, 973-313-2787.
SUMMIT Summit Symphony, “The Modau” by Smetana, “El rio de los siete estrellas” by Castellanos and Symphony No. 3 “The Rhenish” by Schumann, 2 p.m., Summit High School, 125 Kent Place Blvd. summitsymphony.org, info@summitsymphony.org.
TEANECK See Plus, Neverends, Aidan Jack Finnercy, Chris DeLa Cruz, 6 p.m., Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road. debonairmusichall.com, 201-833-0011.
WESTFIELD “Mostly Music,” program of trio works with violinist Arnaud Sussmann, violist Paul Neubauer and cello David Finckel, 3:30 p.m., Temple Emanu-El, 756 E. Broad St. $40, students free. mostlymusic.org, 908-789-8578.
Theater
MARCH 11
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS “The Actress,” dessert-theater production of Peter Quilter play about an actress backstage for her farewell performance, 7:30 p.m., also March 12, 7:30 p.m.; March 13, 2:30 p.m. First Avenue Playhouse, 123 First Ave. $25; reservations required. firstavenueplayhouse.org, 732-291-7552.
BELVIDERE “Pippin,” Stephen Schwartz musical, 8 p.m., also March 12, 8 p.m.; March 13, 2 p.m. Country Gate Playhouse, 114 Greenwich St. $22-$24. countrygate.org, 908-475-1104.
CHATHAM “Tuck Everlasting,” Chatham Community Players production of the musical based on the Natalie Babbitt children’s book, 8 p.m., also March 12, 8 p.m. Chatham Playhouse, 23 N. Passaic Ave. $23-$25. chathamplayers.org, 973-635-7363.
CRANFORD “A Chorus Line,” musical following the travails of theater chorus dancers, 8 p.m., also March 12, 8 p.m. Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre, 78 Winans Ave. $23-$25. cdctheatre.org, 908-276-7611.
DEAL “The Bridges of Madison County,” musical based on the Robert James Waller novel, 7 p.m., also March 12, 2 and 8 p.m.; March 13, 3 p.m. Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave. $32-$65. axelrodartscenter.com, 732-531-9100.
HAMMONTON “Xanadu,” musical love story featuring the music of Electric Light Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., also March 12, 7:30 p.m.; March 13, 3 p.m. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St. $20-$35. theeagletheatre.com, 609-704-5012.
LAMBERTVILLE “Moon Over Buffalo,” comedy about two fading actors who hope for another chance at stardom, 8 p.m., also March 12, 8 p.m.; March 13, 3 p.m. Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179. $23-$25. musicmountaintheatre.org, 609-397-3337.
NEW BRUNSWICK “Baipas,” American premiere of English-language production of director/choreographer Julio Monge’s romance, 8 p.m., also March 12, 2 and 8 p.m.; March 13, 2 and 7 p.m. George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave. $25-$70. georgestplayhouse.org, 732-246-7717.
SUMMIT “Death by Design,” murder mystery comedy, 8 p.m., also March 12, 8 p.m. Summit Playhouse, 10 New England Ave. $20-$25. summitplayhouse.org, 908-273-2192.
WEST ORANGE “Torn Asunder,” free reading of play by Nikkole Salter about a slave suddenly separated from her family, new husband and baby in 1860s Maryland, 8 p.m., also March 12, 8 p.m. Luna Stage, 555 Valley Road. lunastage.org, 973-395-5551.
WEST WINDSOR “Nick Tickle, Fairy Tale Detective,” interactive family comedic mystery, 7 p.m., also March 12, 1 and 4 p.m.; March 13, 1 p.m. Mercer County Community College, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road. $10-$12. kelseytheatre.org, 609-570-3333.
MARCH 12
HAMPTON “Sherlock Returns,” original immersive musical comedy dinner show, 11:30 a.m., also March 12, 6:30 p.m.; March 13, 2:30 p.m. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 Route 173 West. $79.50-$89.50. hhplayhouse.com, 800-447-7313.
OLD BRIDGE “Twelve Angry Jurors,” Main Street Theatre Company production of the court drama, 8 p.m., also March 13, 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516. $14-$22. mainstreettheatrecompany.org, mainstreettheatre@yahoo.com.
RED BANK
“The Hombres,” new Tony Meneses drama about a gay Latino yoga instructor’s clash with a group of New Jersey construction workers, 8 p.m., also March 13, 3 p.m. Two River Theater, Marion Huber Theater, 21 Bridge Ave. $28-$73. tworivertheater.org, 732-345-1400.
MARCH 13
LAMBERTVILLE Annual Gala and Mountie Awards, red carpet and hors d’oeuvres reception followed by award presentations and performances from select nominated productions, 7 p.m., Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179. $50. musicmountaintheatre.org, 609-397-3337.
Other
MARCH 11
BRANCHBURG Flying Karamazov Brothers, comedy, theatrics, juggling, 7 p.m., Raritan Valley Community College, The Theatre, Route 28 and Lamington Road. $30-$40. rvccarts.org, 908-725-3420.
MORRISTOWN Spring CraftMorristown, fine art and craft show with more than 150 juried vendors, hosted by Kiwanis Club of Randolph, 4-8 p.m., also March 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; March 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave. $8-$10. artrider.com, 845-331-7900.
PARAMUS Flip Circus, big top tent performers, 7:30 p.m., also March 12, noon, 5 and 8 p.m.; March 13, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza. $25-$55. westfield.com/gardenstateplaza, flipcircus.com.
TOMS RIVER Artrageous, production blending art, music, dance and audience interaction, 7 p.m., Ocean County College, Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Hooper Avenue and College Drive. $23-$28. grunincenter.org, 732-255-0500.
MARCH 12
MANASQUAN Asbury Shorts New York, screening of short films, 8 p.m., Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Drive. $13. algonquinarts.org, 732-528-9211.
NEWARK Peking Acrobats, 3 p.m., also March 12, 7:30 p.m. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theater, 1 Center St. $49-$59. njpac.org, 732-897-6500.
MARCH 13
RAHWAY ARTrageous, sensory friendly performance, 1 p.m., $8; ARTrageous, troupe of 11 artists, singers, dancers and musicians, 4 p.m., $22. Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St. ucpac.org, 732-499-8226.
WEST ORANGE “Buck Privates,” West Orange Classic Film Festival screening of the comedy with film historian, comics and animation writer Paul Castiglia, 2 p.m., AMC Theater in Essex Green, 495 Prospect Ave. $14 by advance purchase only. eventbrite.com/o/the-west-orange-classic-film-festival398-007-1883.