Events

Free Entertainment In & Near Dunellen

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free entertainment in central new jersey 2015

Here is a list of free entertainment happening near Dunellen (within about 30 minutes by car or train) arranged by town

Bernards Township
MUSIC
Wednesday Evenings, 7:30-9:00 PM at Memorial Park

July 8: 5nd Street Band
July 22: The Infernos
July 29: Parrot Beach
August 5: Jersey Four
MOVIES
Thursday Evenings, 8:15 PM or Dusk at Memorial Park
July 23: TBD
August 6: TBD

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Bernards Township
THEATER
8pm at Pleasant Valley Park
July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25:
Amphitheater Trilogy Repertory Company Presents Mary Poppins

MUSIC
Tuesdays, 7pm at Pleasant Valley Park
July 7: Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis
July 14: Jimmy & the Parrots

July 21: Rhyme & Reason Dave Matthews Tribute

July 28: Beatlemania Again

MOVIES
Wednesdays, 8:30pm at Dunham Park

July 8: Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good,Very Bad Day

July 15: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax

July 22: Big Hero 6

July 29th: Back to the Future II

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BridgewaterDuke Island Park, Old York Road, Bridgewater

July 19, 7pm-8:30pm: Marc Antoine
July 26: 19th Annual Bayou Fest
5:30pm – 6:30pm: The VooDudes
7pm – 8:30pm: Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots
August 2, 7pm – 8:30pm: Gerald Esposito
August 9, 5pm-8:30pm: 2nd ANNUAL DOO-WOP AND FOOD TRUCK FEST
5pm: Food Trucks Open
5:30pm – 6:30pm: The Cameos
7pm – 8:30pm: Emil Stucchio & the Classics
August 16: Blues In The Park
5:30pm – 6:30pm: Johnny Charles
7pm – 8:30pm: Tweed & the Sugardaddies

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Dunellen
BLUES/R&B/FUNK
Lenny’s Night Out on Wednesdays at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse
Thursday Night Jams at Maggie Murray’s Pub House
JAZZ
Sunday Jazz Jams at Maggie Murray’s Pub House

Highland Park
MOVIES
Municipal Parking Lot (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
June 27: 9pm Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown; 10:15pm The Warriors
July 11: 9pm The Black Hole; 10:30pm The Thing (1982)
July 25: 9pm Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
August 8: 8:30pm Leonard Bernstein’s Young Peoples Concert (1958); 9:30pm The Song Remains the Same
August 22: 8:15pm Fantastic Mr. Fox; 9:45pm Deep Red (Profundo Roso)

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Newark
NJPAC, Thursdays at 5pm (second act starts at 7pm)

July 9: Felix Hernandez’s Rhythm Revue
July 16: DJ Spinna / George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
July 23: Angela Johnson / Eric Roberson
July 30 Milo Z / The Family Stone
August 6: Valarie Adams and the Dimension Band / Motor City Revue
August 13: DJ Kaos / Slick Rick
Aug 20: Michael Tate & 3D Ritmo de Vida  /José Alberto "El Canario"
August 27: Steve Lovell & Friends / Alice Smith

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Somerville
MOVIES
Wednesdays July 8th – August 12th at 8:30pm
Division Street Plaza

MUSIC
Every Saturday from July 11th to August 15th at 7pm
Downtown Somerville

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Warren
Municipal Complex Pavilion off Bardy Road
MOVIES
Starting at dusk. Municipal Complex Pavilion off Bardy Road
June 17: Mr. Peabody & Sherman
August 5: How to Train Your Dragon 2
MUSIC
June 24, 7pm-9pm: Mr. Ray
July 15, 7pm-9pm: Sal Ritz Band
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Watchung
MOVIE IN THE PARK
June 12th at 8:30 pm @ Mobus Field (Rain Date June 19th) Dispicable Me II
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Westfield
Live Jazz Every Tuesday Night in July & August, 7pm-9pm
Downtown Westfield
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Woodbridge
MONDAYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
7:30 p.m. at the lawn at Woodbridge High School

June 29: The Duprees

July 6: The Bronx Wanderers

July 13: The Happenings

July 20: The Brooklyn Bridge

July 27: The Fabulous Greaseband

Aug. 3: Jersey Sound

Aug. 10: 1910 Fruitgum Company

Aug. 17: The Cameos

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Weekend Events: June 6-7, 2015

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Townwide Garage Sale, June 6 9pm-1am, Washington Park for maps, N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
This Old House Band, rock, June 6 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
Heritage, rock, June 6, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex
School of Rock Fleetwood Mac tribute, rock, June 6 2:45pm-4pm, $10, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
School of Rock Black Sabbath tribute, heavy metal, June 6 1pm-2:45pm, $10, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
Kinetic Element |Jimmy Robinson | Lo-Fi Resistance, prog rock, June 6 7:30pm-1am, $35 cash/at door, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
Benefit Concert featuring Alexandra Kelly: acoustic guitar country/pop sound, Timi Kendrix: cover trio, The Dark Matters: hard rock, Amigos, Amigos!: indie rock, The Color Atlantic: alternative/indie/electronic, and The Uptown: motown and jazz covers, June 6 6pm-1am, $15, Dunellen Theater, 458 North Avenue, Dunellen

SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Jazz Jam featuring Tom Brislin, 20s-40s music, May 24 1pm-5pm, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
School of Rock Black Sabbath tribute, heavy metal, June 7 4pm-6pm, $10, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
School of Rock Fleetwood Mac tribute, rock, June 7 6pm-8pm, $10, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen

UPCOMING

Nelson Illusions presents Smoke & Mystery, magic show, June 26 8pm, June 27 2pm/7:30pm, Brook Arts Theater, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
The DJ Band, rock, June 13 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
The Pirates, rock, June 20 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
Southern Thunder, rock, June 27 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
River Dogs, rock, June 12, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex
Wilson Brothers, rock, June 13, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex
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County to Offer Backyard Farmer Workshop

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The Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County is holding a new program for those interested in implementing farming techniques on their residential property. Raising Chickens in Your Backyard will take place on Wednesday, June 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the EARTH Center in Davidsons Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick NJ. This free workshop will be hosted by Dr. Joseph Heckman, who has been raising chickens on pasture since 2005. Dr. Heckman will discuss many details on raising backyard poultry starting with baby chicks, coops, feeder systems, sourcing feed, protection from predators, and the collection and care of eggs. On display will be a small flock of chickens in a movable coop. Continue Reading →

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Memorial Weekend Events: May 22-25, 2015

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FRIDAY, MAY 22
DJ Dance Party,club music, May 22 9:00pm, Ellery’s, 701 Lincoln Boulevard, Middlesex
Cinderella, theatre for young audiences, 22 & 23, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Saturday 2:00 pm matinee, Adults: $12.00, Children 12 & Under/Seniors: $10.00, Veterans and Active Military: FREE (with valid I.D.), First Presbyterian Church of Dunellen, 218 Dunellen Ave, Dunellen, New Jersey 08812
Godspeed,progressive rock May 22 EARLY SHOW 8:30pm-10:00pm, $12, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
NJ Burlesque Showcase, May 22 LATE SHOW 10:30pm-1am, $20, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
Overtime, rock, May 22, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex

SATURDAY, MAY 23
Johnny Starlight & the Careless Whispers, rock, May 23 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
Rocky N Billy, rock, May 23, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex
Dead Cowboys/Ziggy Shock
, rock/alternative country/punk/ May 23 10:30pm-1am, $10, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
Cinderella, theatre for young audiences, May 22 & 23, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Saturday 2:00 pm matinee, Adults: $12.00, Children 12 & Under/Seniors: $10.00, Veterans and Active Military: FREE (with valid I.D.), First Presbyterian Church of Dunellen, 218 Dunellen Ave, Dunellen, New Jersey 08812

SUNDAY, MAY 24
Jazz Jam, 20s-40s music, May 24 1pm-5pm, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
Jumpin’ Jivin’ Swingin’ Sunday Summer Blast Off Party! with Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Company, Dr. Void and the Death Machines, Crash Gordon & Debra Dynamite, swing/rockabilly May 24 2pm-6am, $15, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
Bound Brook Criterium, bicycle race, May 24 1:30 p.m., Cherry Avenue, Bound Brook, NJ

MONDAY, MAY 25
Memorial Day Parade, May 25 starting 10:00 a.m., downtown Dunellen
Tour of Somerville, bicycle race, May 25 10:45 a.m., rain or shine, N. Bridge and Main Street, Somerville

UPCOMING

Nelson Illusions presents Smoke & Mystery, magic show, June 26 8pm, June 27 2pm/7:30pm, Brook Arts Theater, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook

Katmandu, rock, May 30 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
This Old House Band, rock, June 6 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
The DJ Band, rock, June 13 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
The Pirates, rock, June 20 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
Southern Thunder, rock, June 27 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen

Rich Meyer, rock, May 29, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex
Jersey Central, rock, May 30, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex
Everybody Everything, rock, May 16, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex
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Middlesex County History Day, May 31

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History lovers of all ages are invited to East Jersey Olde Towne Village for a site-wide celebration filled with demonstrations, performances, and other family-friendly activities. The first Middlesex County History Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. Olde Towne Village is located inside Johnson Park at 1050 River Road in Piscataway. Demonstrations will include blacksmithing, wool carding, yarn spinning, weaving, chair caning, antique clocks, furniture making and 19th century decorative painting techniques. The Local History Tent will feature exhibits and displays that will be brought to life by the members of 20 historical societies and groups including the Dunellen Historical Society. Continue Reading →

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Diner Exhibit Gallery Talk at Lowe House

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A special open house and evening meet and greet with museum staff and guest curator Michael Gabriele will be held on May 21, 7pm at the Cornelius Low House/Middlesex County Museum. This is a unique opportunity to view the museum’s current exhibit “Icons of American Culture: History of New Jersey Diners” with those that helped bring the exhibit together. Copies of Mr. Gabriele’s book “The History of Diners in New Jersey” will be available for purchase and signing. Light Refreshments will be served. The museum is located at 1225 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Continue Reading →

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Emergency Preparedness Training offered by MCOEMP & MCLTRC

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The Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management and Preparedness, in conjunction the Middlesex County Long Term Recovery Group, is sponsoring a workshop on Preparedness Training for residents and their families on May 27. “Individual and Family Emergency Preparedness Training: A New Way of Thinking” will discuss ways to get prepared and detail how to put these plans into action when the need arises. The activities will center around a systematic approach to preparedness and overcoming its challenges using realistic solutions. This free workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 27 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, located at 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville. Adults and children age 12 and over are encouraged to attend and learn how they can help keep their home and family safe in the event of an emergency. Continue Reading →

Dunellen

Weekend Events: May 15-17, 2015

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FRIDAY, MAY 15
DJ Dance Party,club music, May 15 9:00pm, Ellery’s, 701 Lincoln Boulevard, Middlesex
Cinderella, theatre for young audiences, May 15 & 16 and 22 & 23,
Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Saturday 2:00 pm matinee, Adults: $12.00, Children 12 & Under/Seniors: $10.00, Veterans and Active Military: FREE (with valid I.D.), First Presbyterian Church of Dunellen, 218 Dunellen Ave, Dunellen, New Jersey 08812
Steampunk World’s Fair, themed festival, May 15-17, $25-80, The Radisson Hotel Piscataway-Somerset & Embassy Suites Piscataway, Piscataway
St. George Greek Festival, themed festival, May 15-17, $2 admission, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway
Graywood Album Release, rock, May 15 8:30pm-1am, $10, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen

SATURDAY, MAY 16
Jason Fox Band, rock, May 16 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
Steampunk World’s Fair, themed festival, May 15-17, $25-80, The Radisson Hotel Piscataway-Somerset & Embassy Suites Piscataway, Piscataway
St. George Greek Festival, themed festival, May 15-17, $2 admission, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway
FestiVille, May 16 12n-5pm, $5 wristbands, Division Street, Somerville
Everybody Everything, rock, May 16, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex
Mayfest 2015, rock festival, May 16 6pm, 32.50/advance, $47.50/at door, Brook Arts Theater, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
Vengeance Fest, metal, May 16 8:30pm-1am, $12, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
Cinderella, theatre for young audiences, May 15 & 16 and 22 & 23,
Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Saturday 2:00 pm matinee, Adults: $12.00, Children 12 & Under/Seniors: $10.00, Veterans and Active Military: FREE (with valid I.D.), First Presbyterian Church of Dunellen, 218 Dunellen Ave, Dunellen, New Jersey 08812

SUNDAY, MAY 17
Friends of Sleepy Hollow Garage Sale, area garage sale, May 17 9am-4pm, Sleepy Hollow section of Plainfield
Jazz Jam, 20s-40s music, May 17 1pm-5pm, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
Steampunk World’s Fair, themed festival, May 15-17, $25-80, The Radisson Hotel Piscataway-Somerset & Embassy Suites Piscataway, Piscataway
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Weekend Events: May 8-10, 2015

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FRIDAY, MAY 8
Eryn Shewell and the Whiskey Devils / Dean Shot and the Solid Senders, blues, soul, and rockabilly, May 8 9:30pm-2am, $10, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
Rich Vos, comedy plus dinner, May 8 9:00pm, $40, Ellery’s, 701 Lincoln Boulevard, Middlesex
Walnut Street, classic rock and blues, May 8, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex
Top 40 Club-Dance Music Video Dance Party, May 8, NO COVER Between 9-11pm/ $10 Cover after 11pm/ 21+only with valid ID, Colorado Cafe, 154 Bonnie Burn Road, Watchung
Karaoke with Tre Smooth, May 8, 9:30pm Colorado Cafe, 154 Bonnie Burn Road, Watchung

SATURDAY, MAY 9
Friends of the Public Library Spring Tea, May 9 12:30pm-2:30pm, $10, Dunellen Library, 100 New Market Road, Dunellen
All-You-Can-Eat BBQ, May 9 12pm-5pm, $15, American Legion, 137 New Market Road, Dunellen
WSOU Street Patrol presents Scars of Envy’s Damnation Fest, metal (All Ages), May 9 12pm-2am, $10, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen
Big Boss Sausage, country rock, May 9 9pm-1am, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
Piscataway’s 24th Annual Street Fair, May 9 10am-4pm Rain or Shine, Piscataway Town Hall, 455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway
Lost in Place, rock, May 9, Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex
Slavery and Freedom in Middlesex County , lecture, May 9 2pm, Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison
DON GIOVANNI – Presented by The Eastern Opera of New Jersey, opera, May 9 7pm, $35/adults, $25/Seniors & Students, FREE/Children under 12, Brook Arts Theater, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound BrookGuy Smilely, pop/rock/dance May 9, 10:30pm Colorado Cafe, 154 Bonnie Burn Road, Watchung

SUNDAY, MAY 10 (Mother’s Day)
Jazz Jam, 20s-40s music, May 10 1pm-5pm, Maggie Murray’s Pub House, 119 N. Washington Avenue, Dunellen
DON GIOVANNI – Presented by The Eastern Opera of New Jersey, opera, May 10 3pm, 35/adults, $25/Seniors & Students, FREE/Children under 12, Brook Arts Theater, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
Thunder Snow Cone Presents Clown Pound Melt Down!, adult variety show, May 10 9pm-2am, $10, Roxy & Duke’s Roadhouse, 745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen

UPCOMING
Mayfest 2015, rock festival, May 16 6pm, 32.50/advance, $47.50/at door, Brook Arts Theater, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
Nelson Illusions presents Smoke & Mystery, magic show, June 26 8pm, June 27 2pm/7:30pm, Brook Arts Theater, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook Continue Reading →

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Dunellen Recreation to hold summer camp

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The Dunellen Parks and Recreation Department will be holding its Summer Camp “Good Times” from June 22 to August 7. The redesigned program will have a different focus for each weekday: Monday, sports; Tuesday, science; Wednesday, a Day in Dunellen; Thursday, Movie Day at Dunellen Theater; Friday, road trip. Road trips will include a visit to Turtleback Zoo and Bowcraft Amusement Park. Dunellen children, ages 5-12 will be able to participate for one week or the entire six week session. Costs vary according to how many weeks and length of days (6-8 hours). Continue Reading →