Live music in East Brunswick, NJ

Experience the Salsa by the Bay finale with a night that starts with a group lesson led by South St Salsa, followed by live salsa and open dancing with Eric Cabanilla y Su Grupo K’ndel. Due to the weather forecast, the festivities will be held indoors at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA. Admission is free and all are welcome. ChefDeluxeMe Food Truck will offer food for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Free parking is available at the Perth Amboy Marina, and restrooms can be found in Bayview Park. Support for this program is provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.

Featuring La Force Evangelique De New Jersey and Cosmopolite Divin, this gathering centers on praise-filled music, fellowship, and a welcoming Christian atmosphere. Attendees can share food and enjoy uplifting songs that celebrate faith and community.

Soul violinist Omari Dillard brings a fast-rising R&B violin experience that reshapes what a concert can feel like, filling the room with singalongs, dancing, laughter, quiet reflection, joy, and a wave of nostalgia. Through vivid storytelling, memorable crowd engagement, and a signature blend of soul, emotion, and artistry, the Peace & Presence Tour guides listeners back to the moments and music that marked their lives, offering something you will not find anywhere else. With millions of video views, a following in the hundreds of thousands, and recognition from artists such as John Legend, Chris Brown, Anthony Hamilton, Johnny Gill, and Deborah Cox, Dillard has built a loyal community that expands with every show. Beyond technical skill, he creates genuine connection, turning strangers into friends, rekindling bonds, and making celebrations feel effortless as the music restores and uplifts. This carefully curated program revisits the soundtrack of a generation by reimagining favorites from artists like Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Joe, Alicia Keys, and Earth, Wind & Fire, transforming familiar songs into powerful, moving moments. Featured on major television outlets and known for sellouts across the country, the tour consistently earns praise for being healing, electrifying, romantic, and unforgettable. This is not background music or a formal recital. It is timeless R&B meeting the elegance of live violin, turning an evening out into lasting memories.

This benefit concert supports the Light of Day foundation and its mission to fight Parkinsons, ALS and PSP through the power of music. Admission is free and donations are accepted, with funds raised through contributions and a 50/50. The music lineup features Williams Honor, Joe D’Urso with Seth Saltzman, Matt and Eryn O’Ree, Miss Emily with Van Romaine and the Allie Kenny Duo. In addition to live performances, attendees can enjoy food, beer, wine and vendors. Everyone is welcome to attend whether or not they wish or are able to donate.