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WHAT’S GOING ON? Here is a small sample of area happenings — some in-person, others online — you may want to check out in the coming days.
Lady A will perform Saturday, July 31, at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel.facebook.com/ladyaband
Comedy
JULY 30
NEWARK Anthony Rodia, 7 p.m., also July 30, 9:30 p.m.; July 31, 7 and 9:30 p.m. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theater, 1 Center St. $40-$50. njpac.org, 732-897-6500.
JULY 31
EATONTOWN Steve Trevino, Count Basie Center “Concert on the Green,” 7 p.m., also July 31, 9:30 p.m. Suneagles Golf Club, 2067 Tinton Ave. in Fort Monmouth. $30-$35. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.
Dance
JULY 30
HOLMDEL Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater, “Three’s a Crowd,” 7 p.m., also July 31, 3 and 7 p.m.; Aug. 1, 2 and 5 p.m. Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road. $40-$70. bell.works, 973-507-0369.
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MIDDLETOWN “What People Wore Historical Fashion Show,” Performing Arts Ensemble outdoor showcase of clothing and dances from 1500s to 1980s; bring lawn chair, 7 p.m., Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. Free but reservations required. middletownarts.org, 732-614-5426.
Fairs/Festivals
JULY 31
JULY 31 HARMONY Warren County Farmers Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival, noon-10 p.m., also Aug. 1, noon-10 p.m. Warren County Farmers Fairgrounds, Stryker Road. $5-$9. warrencountyfarmersfair.org, 908-859-6563.
Music
JULY 30
ASBURY PARK Splintered Sunlight, Grateful Dead tribute, with Pete Tonti Band, 5:30 p.m., Stone Pony SummerStage, 913 Ocean Ave. $20. stoneponyonline.com, 732-502-0600.
EATONTOWN Dar Williams, Count Basie Center “Concert on the Green,” 7:30 p.m., Suneagles Golf Club, 2067 Tinton Ave. in Fort Monmouth. $25-$49. thebasie.org, 732-842-9000.
MILLBURN “Brookside Cabaret,” live outdoor performance with optional prix-fixe meal at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House Restaurant, 7:30 p.m., Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive. $20-$35 and $20-$30 food/drink minimum. papermill.org, 973-376-4343.
MORRISTOWN South for Winter, online live house concert with limited in-person attendance, 7:30 p.m., The Folk Project, Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road. $10 for in-person attendance by advance purchase. folkproject.org, 973-335-9489.
RED BANK Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, 7:30 p.m., Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St. $29-$79. countbasietheatre.org, 732-842-9000.
SOUTH ORANGE The Glimmer Twins, in-person Rolling Stones tribute band concert, 8 p.m., South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way. $39. sopacnow.org, 973-313-2787.
TEANECK Angel and Starz, “Spirit of 76” tour with Kingston and GreyStarr, 8 p.m., Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road. $35-$50. debonairmusichall.com, 201-833-0011.
TUCKERTON Dave Keller and Katie Henry, outdoor Lizzie Rose Music Room concert, 7:30 p.m., Atlantic Shore Pines Campground, 450 Ishmael Road. $25-$30. lizzierosemusic.com, 908-310-2941.
WEST ORANGE The Driftwoods, Beach Boys tribute band, 7:30 p.m., Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center, 4 Boland Drive. $5-$10. ospacnj.org, 973-669-7385.
JULY 31
ASBURY PARK Rise Against, 5:30 p.m., Stone Pony SummerStage, 913 Ocean Ave. $42.50. stoneponyonline.com, 732-502-0600.
BLOOMFIELD “Music at the Mansion” Porch Dinner Concert, outdoor performance by Nicholas King with Frungillo Catering boxed dinner, 7 p.m., Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Ave. $65 in person; $30 virtual. nicoristudios.com, [email protected].
BOUND BROOK Rael, Genesis tribute, 8 p.m., Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St. $25. brookarts.org, 732-469-7700.
HILLSIDE Judith Hill, outdoor lawn concert, 6:30 p.m., Kean University, Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave., East Campus. $30. keanstage.com, 908-737-7469.
HOLMDEL Lady A, 7 p.m., PNC Bank Arts Center, Garden State Parkway, Exit 116. $41-$126. ticketmaster.com/PNC-Bank-Arts-Center-tickets-Holmdel/venue/16839, 732-203-2500.
MADISON Champian Fulton Quartet, 5:30 p.m., also July 31, 8:10 p.m. Shanghai Jazz Restaurant and Bar, 24 Main St. $40 food-drink minimum. shanghaijazz.com, 973-822-2899.
The MONTCLAIR
Kemet Music and Arts Festival II will take place 2-11 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut St. in Montclair.kemetfest2.eventbrite.com
MONTCLAIR Kemet Music and Arts Festival II, with Howlin’ Poets, Rostafa and Co., Lil’ Bastard, food vendors, 2-11 p.m., Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut St. $20-$25. kemetfest2.eventbrite.com.
MORRISTOWN Dan Levinson’s Midsummer Night’s Jazz Party, outdoor concert, 8 p.m., Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road. $50 for space to accommodate two patrons by advance order only. morrismuseum.org, 973-971-3706.
NEWARK “Peter and the Wolf,” “Arts in the Garden” family concert in partnership with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, 10 a.m., Newark Museum of Art, Alice Ranson Dreyfuss Memorial Garden, 49 Washington St. $10 by advance purchase only. newarkmuseum.org, 973-596-6550.
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MORRISTOWN Montclair Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, outdoor concert, 8 p.m., Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road. $50 for space to accommodate two patrons by advance order only. morrismuseum.org, 973-971-3706.
Theater
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BERNARDS “Rumors,” free Trilogy Repertory outdoor production of the Neil Simon comedy, 8 p.m., also July 31, 8 p.m. Pleasant Valley Park, Valley Road in Basking Ridge. trilogyrepertory.com, 908-204-3003.
CRANFORD “La Casita Feliz,” Hispanic Theater Festival production of comedy in Spanish, 8 p.m., also July 31, 8 p.m.; Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre, 78 Winans Ave. $18-$20. cdctheatre.org, 908-276-7611.
FLORHAM PARK “Comedy of Errors,” outdoor Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey production, 8 p.m., also Aug. 1, 5 p.m. College of St. Elizabeth Greek Theatre, 2 Convent Road (off Route 124). $40-$45. shakespearenj.org, 973-408-5600.
HACKETTSTOWN “Always . . . Patsy Cline,” musical based on the life of the country singer, 8 p.m., also July 31, 8 p.m.; Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Centenary University, Sitnik Theater, Lackland Center, 400 Jefferson St. $22.50-$25.50. centenarystageco.org, 908-979-0900.
LAMBERTVILLE “Matilda,” musical based on the picture book character, 8 p.m., also July 31-Aug. 1, 3 p.m. Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179. $25. musicmountaintheatre.org, 609-397-3337.
MADISON “Legally Blonde the Musical,” outdoor production by A Work of Heart Productions, 7:30 p.m., also July 31, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 1, noon and 4 p.m. Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road. $25. aworkofheartproductions.com, [email protected].
MILLVILLE “A Bronx Tale,” one-man show with Chazz Palminteri, 8 p.m., Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St. $55-$70. levoy.net, 856-327-6400.
RED BANK Alea and Sinhue, outside show, 7 p.m., also July 31-Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Two River Theater Company, Plaza, 21 Bridge Ave. $50 table for two; $100 table for four. tworivertheater.org, 732-345-1400.
RIDGEFIELD PARK “As You Like It,” free outdoor Black Box Performing Arts Center production, 8 p.m., also Aug. 1, 8 p.m. Overpeck Park, amphitheater, 100 Challenger Road. blackboxpac.com, 201-569-2070, [email protected].
TOMS RIVER “Hair,” outdoor Exit 82 Theatre production of the 1960s musical, 7 p.m., also July 31, 7 p.m. Barnegat Bay Partnership, 117 Haines Road. $15-$30. exit82theatre.com, [email protected].
JULY 31
FLORHAM PARK “Snug,” outdoor production of Bonnie J. Monte homage to band of mechanicals from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 8 p.m., also Aug. 1, 8 p.m. College of St. Elizabeth Greek Theatre, 2 Convent Road (off Route 124). $40-$45. shakespearenj.org, 973-408-5600.
RIDGEFIELD PARK “Hamlet,” free outdoor Black Box Performing Arts Center production, 8 p.m., Overpeck Park, amphitheater, 100 Challenger Road. blackboxpac.com, 201-569-2070, [email protected].
Other
JULY 31
HILLSIDE Galumpha, outdoor family production of acrobatics, comedy and choreography, 11 a.m., Kean University, Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave., East Campus. $15. keanstage.com, 908-737-7469.
PATERSON Lenape/Delaware Heritage Days, exploration of tribe’s history and culture with music and dance performances, demonstrations of ceremonial practices, 10-11 a.m., also July 31, 2-3 p.m.; Aug. 1, noon-1 p.m. Paterson Great Falls, Overlook Park, 72 McBride Ave. nps.gov/pagr/planyourvisit/calendar.htm, 973-523-0370.
STANHOPE Nick Starr’s Miss Stanhope Drag Show, 8 p.m., Stanhope House, 45 Main St. $16.50. stanhopehousenj.com, 973-347-7777.
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WAYNE Wayne Toy Show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Wayne Police Athletic League Hall, 1 PAL Drive. $5-$8. veteriproductions.com/wayne-nj-toy-show, 973-768-6649.
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