The Music of Invention series will present Bruce Gremo on Shakuhachi and Laptops tonight at 8 p.m. at the Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts, 20 Third Ave., Long Branch. Gremo, an electroacoustic flutist, solo performer, composer and improviser based in New York City has a studio, Suddensite, in Lower Manhattan, and is an important figure in the downtown electroacoustic improvisation and computer music scene. On May 18, he will be performing four pieces from a set called “Choshi Variations,” for Japanese Shakuhachi flute and two computers. Tickets: $10/$8 students and seniors. For information, call (732) 263-1121 or visit www.asburyparkblackbox.org.
The Brookdale Alumni Association 20th Juried Art Show will open May 19 at 7 p.m. in the CVA Gallery, Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, Juror is Bob Mataranglo. An opening reception for the mixed media show will be held Friday, 7-10 p.m. For information, call (732) 224-2705.
Phoenix Studio Theatre, 111 Monmouth St., Red Bank, will present the thriller “Wait Until Dark” May 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and May 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15. For tickets or information, call (732) 747-0014 or visit www.phoenixredbank.com
Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies” is being presented at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center at the Jewish Community Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. Performances are May 18 and 25 at 8 p.m.; May 20 and 27 at 9:15 p.m.; May 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. The production features a live orchestra. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors and students and can be reserved by calling (732) 531-9100 or e-mail to [email protected]
In celebration of Mozart’s 250th birthday, The Arcadian Chorale will present “Mozart Plus One” May 20 at 8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 247 Broad St., Red Bank. Under the direction of Marina Alexander, the chorus will perform the Mozart “Requiem” plus excerpts from the “Requiem” of Joseph Eybler, the composer first entrusted with completing Mozart’s masterpiece. The chorus of 60 voices will be accompanied by an orchestra. Tickets are $22-$12. For tickets or information, call (732) 583-4007 or visit www.arcadianchorale.org.
The Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Association of New Jersey will present a stage show and jam session on Sunday, May 21, 1-5 p.m., at Embury Methodist Church, Church Street, Little Silver. Five bluegrass, county or folk bands will perform. Admission is $5, $4 for members. For information, call (732) 787-1891 or visit www.newjerseybluegrass.org.
On Sunday, May 21, at 7 p.m., the Black Box of Asbury Park will present a reading of “Gunfighter!,” a partially staged reading of a new, hip, gay, western musical comedy by Tony Zaleski, Joseph A and Emily West, with music and lyrics by Zaleski. The reading will be presented at The Circuit, 915 Kingsley, Asbury Park. A donation of $10/$8 students and seniors is payable at the door. For more information, call (732) 988-6337 or (732) 897-1472. Talk back with the cast and composer after the performance.
Paper Moon Puppet Theatre is presenting “Jungle Book” through Sept. 9 every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the First Avenue Playhouse, 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Ticket price is $9. Birthday parties are available. For reservations, call (732) 291-7552.
Running Rabbit Family Theatre will present an updated version of children’s classic “Red Riding Hood” on June 10, at 2 p.m. in Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University, West Long Branch. The event is sponsored by the Monmouth University Alumni Association. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by contacting the box office at (732) 571-3483.
The Choraliers of Eatontown will present their annual spring show, “With A Song In My Heart … And Then Some” on Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at the Woodmere School, Raleigh Court in Eatontown. The show features the beautiful melodies of George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers. General admission tickets are $6 and seniors and students are $5. For further information, call (732) 544-1441.
The Shrewsbury Chorale will perform an evening of favorite opera scenes, choruses, duets and arias, including selections by Puccini, Verdi, and Mozart, on June 3 during “An Evening of Opera Favorites.” The concert will begin at 8 p.m. at Luther Memorial Church, 818 Tinton Ave., Tinton Falls. Tickets are $20, senior/student tickets are $17, and tickets for children under 12 are $8. A $2-per-ticket discount is available on advance sales. For tickets and information, call (732) 776-5276 or visit www.shrewsburychorale.org.
The chorale’s “Broadway Cocktail Party and Gift Auction” fundraiser will take place on July 20. The $35 entry fee will include entertainment, food and auction tickets. The event will take place at Freehold Gardens, Gibson Place, Freehold Township. For information or reservations, call (732) 776-5276 or visit www.shrewsburychorale.org.