June 24
Big top fun: The Alain Zerbini Circus, John F. Kennedy School grounds, Front Street and Davison Avenue, Jamesburg. Two shows, 2:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Pony and camel rides before show and during intermissions. Advance-sale tickets $8 for ages 3 to 11, $10 for 12 and older. Admission free for ages 2 and under. Tickets are on sale at Sweet William & Thyme, Barbara’s Unique Antiques, Lisco’s, Auto King Parts, Little Shop of Treasures, PNC Bank, First Constitution Bank, Gray Rock Supply, Jamesburg Public Library, Jamesburg schools and the Helmetta Borough Clerk’s Office. For more information call (732) 521-2040.
June 25
Indian dance: Nrithyanjali Institute of Dance, classical South Indian dance with a historical perspective, 2 p.m., Richard P. Marasco Center for Performing Arts at Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. Admission is free.
Historic photo day: Lakeview: Buckelew Mansion, 203 Buckelew Avenue, Jamesburg, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jamesburg Historical Association invites residents to bring photographs or postcards with a Jamesburg connection for scanning and inclusion in new archive and possible inclusion in revised "Jamesburg of Yesteryear." Web, www. Jamesburghistory.com; phone, (732) 521-2040.
June 29
Dixieland music: Summit Stompers, seven-piece Dixieland band, 6 p.m. at Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s Music in the Park series. Free. Bring blanket or chair. Phone, (732) 521- 4400, ext. 134.
July 4
Fireworks: Thompson Park, 5 p.m. Sponsored by Monroe Township Recreation Department. Refreshments, food, novelty vendors, craft vendors and music. Phone, (732) 723-5000.
July 6
Live music: Inca Son and the music of the Andes, 6 p.m., Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s Music in the Park series. Free. Bring blanket or chair. Phone, (732) 521- 4400, ext. 134.
July 10
Lecture: "Black Coats Meet Black Robes: the Ultra-Orthodox Culture in the American Courts" by Steven Eisdorefer, Congregation Etz Chaim/Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., 10 a.m. Free. Phone, (732) 249 4894.
July 12
Concert in the park: Mark Heter and Marches of New Jersey, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Middlesex County’s Music in the Parks series. Free.
July 13
Lithuanian folk: Lithuanian Folk Ensemble, 6 p.m., Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s Music in the Park series. Free. Bring blanket or chair. Phone, (732) 521-4400, ext. 134.
July 18
Senior Chai: Meeting, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Featuring Spa Day and light kosher luncheon. Phone, (609) 395-7979.
July 19
Concert in the park: Chris Pedersen and the Garden State Symphonic Band, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Middlesex County’s Music in the Parks series. Free.
July 20
Brazilian jazz: The Brazilian Jazz Quartet, led by accordionist Eddie Monteiro, 6 p.m., Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s Music in the Park series. Free. Bring blanket or chair. Phone, (732) 521-4400, ext. 134.
July 24
League meeting: League of Women Voters of Monroe Township, 1 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza. Deborah Macmillan, president of LWVNJ, will be featured speaker. Information: Ruth Banks, (609) 655-4791; Judy Perkus, (609) 395-1552.
July 26
Concert in the Park: Francene Kane and Her Gentlemen Friends, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Middlesex County’s Music in the Parks series. Free.
July 27
Live music: The David Cedeño Orchestra, 6 p.m., Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s Music in the Park series. Free. Bring blanket or chair. Phone, (732) 521-4400, ext. 134.
August 2
Concert in the park: Paul Nagle and the Regency Ramblers Dixieland Band, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Middlesex County’s Music in the Parks series. Free.
August 3
Live music: Bucky Pizzarelli, 6 p.m., Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s Music in the Park series. Free. Bring blanket or chair. Phone, (732) 521-4400, ext. 134.
August 9
Live music: The Joe Monchek Band will play as part of Middlesex County’s Music in the Parks series of free concerts. Thompson Park Gazebo. 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
August 16
Live guitarist: Mike Kuscak and his guitar, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thompson Park gazebo. Part of Middlesex County’s Music in the Parks series. Free.
