Getting tired of Netflix? Then get out of the house and experience some live entertainment for a change. From musical performances to comedy routines, there's nothing like actually being there in person. Just check out these live events coming up in North Jersey.
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Wed, Sep 24, 2025, 11:00 AM to 11:40 AM |
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Tenafly Public Library, 100 Riveredge Road, Edna Kawulitzki Gallery, Tenafly, NJ, 07670 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Corbitt Williams is an energetic performer and music lover. He traveled with Disney Cruise lines as a performer and worked as a cabaret singer before discovering his love of teaching and performing for families. Mr. Corbitt will share books of contemporary songs from the realms of jazz, reggae, pop, rock, and R&B. Along with these musical stories, Mr. Corbitt shares children's songs and rhymes.
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Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
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601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 601 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Newark, NJ, 07102 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $12.51 |
Come experience our non stop open mic show with us! Artists who wants to perform email your track by 8/24 @ 11:59pm to lock in your spot. No signing sheets at the door. We welcome poets, dancers, singers, comedians and rappers!!!! Letsss gooooooo $15 at the door get your tickets locked in!!!!!!
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Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
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Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042 [View map] |
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Organized by Montclair Brewery |
Johnny Knollwood & the Church of Mad Love is a funky rock and roll group based out of the NYC/NJ area that draws influence from jazz, soul, doo-wop, and punk. Knollwood’s influences encompass a wide variety of styles. The Church of Mad Love's high-energy performances have been lauded as fun, danceable, and highly artistic. $5 cover charge per person that goes directly to the artists.
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Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 9:00 PM to Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 1:30 AM |
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Shawn's Crazy Saloon, 350 Belleville Turnpike, North Arlington, NJ [View map] |
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Ticket price: $12.51 |
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Organized by Shawns Crazy Saloon |
The Classic Rock powerhouse Driving Kim Crazy takes the stage Friday, Sept 26th at 9PM! It’s going to be a wild night of live music, drinks, and nonstop energy — the perfect way to kick off your weekend! Call 201-744-6709 for info & reservations. Tickets on sale now – don’t wait, grab yours today!
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
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235 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07302 [View map] |
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Organized by SILVERMAN |
We’re excited to invite you to the 15th Annual Hamilton Park Conservancy Music Festival, taking place on McWilliams Place, on the east side of beautiful Hamilton Park in Jersey City, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from Noon to 8 pm. This community event features an incredible lineup of live music, delicious food and beverage vendors, unique local artists, and fun activities for kids.
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
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Shawn’s Saloon, 350 Belleville Tpke,, North Arlington, NJ [View map] |
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Organized by MINGLE AROUND SINGLE'S (40s 50s 60s-EVENTS & ADVENTURES) |
We present to you DECADENCE, the TRUE 80s extravaganza brought to you by four musicians who actually lived through the 80s. While some bands look like the 80s threw up on them, we strive to bring you our selection of the biggest 80s hits in a professional, less cringeworthy way while still being fun, high energy and entertaining! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
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Executive Leaf Cigar Emporium, 936 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $29.56 |
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Organized by Sal Holmes |
A night of top-tier comedy in a smooth, upscale cigar lounge. Bring your own food and drinks, grab a premium cigar on-site, and enjoy nonstop laughs — where cigars aren’t the only thing getting lit.
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Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
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Paramus Public Library, 116 E Century Rd, Paramus, NJ [View map] |
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Organized by Paramus Programs - Novels at Night and other library events |
With over 135K social media followers, Ron Jackson is a world-renowned, seven-string jazz guitarist, composer, and educator. Most recently Jackson produced, composed, and played on Kevin Powell’s GRAMMY® Award nominated album, “Grocery Shopping With My Mother”. Ron will be throwing down heavy grooves with his electric organ fueled band. Website: https://ronimusiclabel.com/
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Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
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Monty Hall, 43 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
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Organized by WFMU |
WFMU DJ Scott Williams presents Animal, Surrender! live from Monty Hall Sunday, September 28, 5pm - 6pm on Radio Row. Animal, Surrender! is the intricate and spacious post-rock project of bassist Peter Kerlin (Sunwatchers, Chris Forsyth's Solar Motel Band) and Rob Smith (Rhyton, Pigeons). Augmenting the duo on this visit is Curt the organist.