Special Events
The Fly Fishing Show
Manufacturer and retail store displays of fly rods, reels, lines, boots, waders, clothing and flies, plus guide services and lodges. Show visitors can view continuous seminars and trip presentations; the show will have about 15 seminars, demonstrations and Destination Theater presentations each hour.
Jan. 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Jan. 25, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Admission: $18 for one day, $28 for two days and $38 for three days. Children under age 5 are free as are Boy and Girl Scouts under age 16 in uniform. Children 6-12 are $5.
Active military with an ID are $10.
814-443-3638; flyfishingshow.com/edison-nj
Jersey Shore Home Show
Jan. 24, 25, 26
Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Brookdale Community College
Arena Dr., Lincroft
Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.
www.njhomeshow
Parlor Games for Wintry Weather at Historic Longstreet Farm
Jan. 25, 12-2:30 p.m.
Come to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and play forgotten 1890s games like Halma and Basilinda, or old-time favorites like Backgammon, Checkers and Reversi.
Open to ages 6 and up. Free.
732-946-3758; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
6th Annual Chocolate, Wine, and More
Presented by Newspaper Media Group
Jan. 26, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
iPlay America, 110 Schanck Road, Freehold
609-874-2147 or email [email protected]
https://nmg.ticketleap.com/choco20/
Yarn Bee at Historic Longstreet Farm
Feb. 1, 12-2:30 p.m.
Whether starting a new hobby or working on an old project, all are welcome to this gathering at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet. Knit or crochet at your own pace, and farm staff will be on hand to assist those learning. Bring your own supplies, or borrow for the session. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $5 per person; cash or check only.
732-946-3758; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Groundhog’s Day at Historic Walnford
Come to Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, and enjoy fun facts and activities for all ages to celebrate groundhogs and working our way through the winter.
Feb. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free.
609-259-6275; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Open Ceramics
Feb. 2, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Come to the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, and choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week.
732-842-4000, ext. 4343; www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Super Pet Expo
Feb. 7-9. Friday: 3-8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
732-417-1400; www.njexpocenter.com
www.SuperPetExpo.com
Music
Sing with the Monroe Township Chorus
Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass
Join the Monroe Township Chorus, sing four part harmony and rehearse at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road.
Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
For more information contact Sheila Werfel, Director, at 609-619-3229.
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Jan. 28 and Jan. 29 at 8 p.m.
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
Tickets: $39-$129
732-842-9000; thebasie.org
Wade Cota
Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. Doors: 7 p.m.
iPlay America
110 Schanck Road, Freehold
General Admission Tickets: Advanced: $20, Day of Show: $25; VIP: $45
732-577-8200; www.iplayamerica.com
Rutgers with Rutgers Symphony Orchestra: The Tales of Hoffmann
Feb. 9, at 2 p.m.
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center – Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater, 11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
Tickets: Public $15, Seniors, Rutgers Alumni and Employees $10, Students $5
732-745-8000; nbpac.org; www.masongross.rutgers.edu
For Kids
Kids! Fizzing Frozen Baking Soda Blocks
Jan. 27, 1:30-2 p.m. and 2:15-2:45 p.m.
Holmdel Public Library, 101 Crawfords Corner Road
(Suite 2110) (Bell Works Complex) Holmdel
Ages 3-5 years. Registration required.
732-946-4118; monmouthcountylib.org
Kids! Read to the Dogs
Jan. 27, 4:15- 5 p.m.
Monmouth County Library
318 Old Tavern Road, Howell
732-938-2300; monmouthcountylib.org
Kids! Snow Volcanoes
Jan. 27, 4:15-5 p.m.
Holmdel Public Library, 101 Crawfords Corner Road
(Suite 2110) (Bell Works Complex) Holmdel
Grades K-2. Registration required.
732-946-4118; monmouthcountylib.org
Kids! Afternoon Activities: Crafting Surprise
Jan. 29, 4:15-4:50 p.m.
Revisit past projects in this surprise craft event. Grades K and up. Space is limited; register in-person, by phone, or online. http://bit.ly/HQKids
Monmouth County Library Headquarters
125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan
732-431-722, ext.7226; monmouthcountylib.org
Kids! Family Craft Time: Hot Chocolate Mug
Jan. 30, 11-11:30 a.m.
Ages 2 and up with parent/caregiver. No registration required.
Monmouth County Library
251 Middle Road, Hazlet
732-264-7164; monmouthcountylib.org
Dance
Nai-Ni Chen Chinese New Year Celebration
Dance and music from New Jersey’s Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Jan. 25, 26 at 2 p.m.
Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch Stage at Victoria Theater
NJPAC , 1 Center St., Newark
Tickets: $27-$35
1-888-GO-NJPAC; njpac.org
On Stage
On the Waterfront
Through Jan. 25
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
By Budd Schulberg with Stan Silverman
Directed by Dave McGrath
Budd Schulberg’s classic story of the New York waterfront and the kid who “coulda been a contender” is best known in its memorable movie version with Marlon Brando. But here, adapted for the stage by Mr. Schulberg and Stan Silverman, it remains a moving and powerful drama.
Main Street Theatre Company
3018 Bordentown Avenue, Parlin
732-553-1153 ; www.smstc.org
Bingo!
by Allan Stratton
Through Jan. 25 at 8:30 p.m. with one Sunday Matinee on Jan.12. Doors open 40 min. prior to curtain for cake and coffee.
First Avenue Playhouse
123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands
Tickets: $25 General Admission. Seniors discount on Friday and Sunday only.
Reservations are required.
732-291-7552; www.firstavenueplayhouse.org
A Little Shakespeare: Twelfth Night
Jan. 31-Feb. 9
Marion Huber Theater
Two River Theater
21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 children 12 and under
732-345-1400; tworivertheater.org
Cabaret
Presented by Kelsey Theatre and Theater to Go
Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 7, 8 at 8 p.m.
Feb. 2, 9 at 2 p.m.
Kelsey Theatre
1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor
Tickets: $22
609-570-3333; kelseytheatre.org
Twelfth Night
Through Feb. 2
Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater
Two River Theater
21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank
732-345-1400; tworivertheater.org
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Based on Charles Dickens’ final unfinished novel, this musical whodunit invites the audience to solve its mystery by choosing the identity of the murderer.
Feb. 7-23
Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and
Sunday matinees at 3 p.m.
Playhouse 22
721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick
Tickets: $22 adults, $20 seniors and students
732-254-3939; www.playhouse22.org
Same Time Next Year
Feb. 14-March 8
Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Center Playhouse
35 South St, downtown Freehold
Tickets: $26-28
732-462-9093; www.centerplayers.org
Midwives
Through Feb. 16
The Arthur Laurents Theater at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
www.GeorgeStreetPlayhouse.org
Film
2020 United States Super 8mm Film & Digital Video Festival
Feb. 22-23 at 7 p.m.
The Festival will include a different program each evening.
Voorhees Hall #105, Rutgers University,
71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick
Tickets: $14 Advance; $12 General; $10 Students/Seniors.
848-932-8482; www.njfilmfest.com
Comedy
Free Comedy Night
comedian Mike Bonner is the host
Jan. 24, starts at 8 p.m.
reservations recommended
Station Bar & Grill Restaurant
2625 Route 130 South, Cranbury
609-655-5550; stationbarandgrill.com
A Night of Comedy
Fundraiser to benefit Damon House, Inc.
March 5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Buffet 5:30-6:30 p.m. Comedy show 7 p.m.
Tickets: $40 in advance, $50 at the door
Stress Factory Comedy Club
90 Church St., New Brunswick
732-828-3988; [email protected]
Please call or check the website for the venue to determine if the event is taking place or has been rescheduled.