This weekend in Middlesex County, NJ

Enjoy a summer iced-themed celebration of coffee and tea featuring artisan roasters, tea crafters, and local cafés from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. You’ll also be able to browse a curated marketplace with local makers. This is an all-ages, in-person event with free parking.

Check out Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show, a long-running train and toy event known for thousands of trains and collectible toys, plus plenty of vendor tables and large operating layouts. There are also free modeling seminars and more to enjoy while you browse.

FADS New Jersey Studios face off in a lively ballroom dance showcase where competitors strive for the trophy in a burst of studio pride and color. Spectator tickets are available at the door. Attendees can dress in their studio’s signature color to cheer on the dancers. More information will be announced soon.

Join for an outdoor wellness day with a guided Pilates class followed by an elevated luxury picnic in the park. You’ll enjoy light bites and refreshments while soaking up the relaxed outdoor vibe, with photo-worthy moments and opportunities to connect. Bring a water bottle, a yoga or Pilates mat, comfortable workout clothes, and positive energy.

Join a free, public workshop focused on AI safety topics, with no technical background required. You’ll explore what it would mean for machines to become superintelligent across many areas, why advanced systems could be difficult to control, and how risks can arise if an AI’s goals don’t align with human values. The session includes guided, interactive discussion, small-group activities, and brief demonstrations to make the ideas feel grounded in real systems.

An annual, free, outdoor, family-friendly festival celebrates the arts, culture, and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County. The lineup includes live music and dance from Warehouse Collective, Dance Warz, New Brunswick Brass Band, Grupo de Danza Folklórica La Sagrada Familia, and State Theatre New Jersey’s 2026 Jersey Talent winner, tap dancer John Boudouvas, with more performers to be announced. Families will find free dance classes for kids with Princeton Ballet School, craft and visual art vendors, face painting, henna, and balloon animals at no cost, a health and wellness area by Garden of Healing, hands-on craft activities, food vendors, and ticket giveaways. Presented by State Theatre New Jersey and New Brunswick Cultural Center.

Stop by The Newark Museum of Art for an in-person meetup focused on women empowerment. You’ll have the chance to connect with others, share your own stories, and hear from speakers who are helping drive real change. It runs for about three hours and is designed to leave you feeling motivated and uplifted.

Anchors Tiki Bar features country music in a tiki setting.

Step into a 1950s-style prom night where a shocking death turns the dance floor into a crime scene. You will join an interactive whodunit dinner theater experience, gather clues, ask questions, and work through the twists and surprises alongside other guests to figure out who the killer is before the final dance. Costumes with a retro prom vibe are encouraged but not required, and the evening includes dinner with several menu options.

Catch Usher Raymond and Chris Brown live at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The concert is part of The R&B Tour.

Catch a comedy show at Prudential Center in Newark. The event is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM, with tickets available through Bandsintown.

D.L. Hughley is set to perform at City Winery New York City. The show is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Get ready for a big night of R&B and hip-hop hits with USHER and Chris Brown live. The show is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, starting at 7:00 PM local venue time.

This event centers on the legacy and ongoing artistry of Buddy Guy as he nears 90, spotlighting a trailblazing guitarist whose work reshaped American music. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a driving force behind Chicago’s West Side blues, he has inspired generations of rock and blues artists. His honors include nine Grammy Awards alongside a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, 38 Blues Music Awards, the Billboard Century Award, the National Medal of Arts, and a Kennedy Center Honor. Rolling Stone places him at number 23 on its list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. From his beginnings in Lettsworth, Louisiana, where he crafted a two‑string guitar as a child, to his 1957 move to Chicago and recordings with Chess Records, Buddy Guy forged a bold style defined by searing tone, unfiltered emotion, and charismatic stagecraft. That sound expanded what electric blues could express and set a benchmark many have followed. His recent chapters underscore a continuing creative surge, from a Kennedy Center recognition and his memoir When I Left Home to a PBS American Masters profile. Acclaimed albums have marked the way, including Born to Play Guitar, The Blues Is Alive and Well, which earned his eighth Grammy in 2019, and The Blues Don’t Lie, a Billboard number one on the Blues chart in 2022. In 2025 he released Ain’t Done With the Blues, produced by Tom Hambridge and featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, Peter Frampton, Joe Walsh, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Joe Bonamassa. Its lead single, How Blues Is That?, reaffirmed the grit, humor, and wisdom that define his late‑career momentum. Issued on his 89th birthday, the album drew wide acclaim and reinforced his stature as a towering elder of the blues. Around the same time, an appearance in Ryan Coogler’s film SINNERS introduced him to new audiences. A warm tribute to a living legend, this occasion reflects a lifetime devoted to pushing the guitar forward while honoring a promise to keep the blues alive.

Head to QXT's Night Club in Newark for an emo and pop punk night featuring The Black Parade. The main room will have DJs Jet, Swabby, and Katastrophiee spinning favorites from bands like Fall Out Boy, Yellowcard, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, All Time Low, Blink 182, AFI, Panic! At The Disco, Good Charlotte, and more. Requests are welcome, and there will be separate DJ lineups downstairs in The Crypt and Area 51 (listed as TBA). The event is for ages 21+ and runs throughout the late evening.

This one-on-one paintball tournament features solo matchups and a straightforward setup. Entry is $100 and includes one case of paint, with additional cases available for $50. Prizes pay $500 for first place, $200 for second, and $100 for third, with full payouts dependent on reaching 30 participants. The field is limited to 30 players. There are no ranking requirements, and gun mode is NXL 10.5. A captains meeting will be held before the first game.

Kick off your Sunday morning with a complimentary yoga class led by Garden of Healing Yoga & Wellness. Please note that the class will not meet on select Sundays.

Rita's Ice & BreakinRecordsBand Open Mic Summer Series is a fun, lively open mic where poets, singers, musicians, rappers, and other performers can take the stage and show off their talents. Come enjoy the sweet ice-custard-happiness atmosphere while experiencing local art. To reserve a spot behind the microphone, text 908-386-1339.

This women-focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu evening centers on skill building and a welcoming training atmosphere at Comfort & Balance Wellness Center in Woodbridge, NJ. It begins with structured drills and technical practice that emphasize repetition and timing, escapes, transitions and positional awareness, mobility and flexibility, and polishing mechanics while strengthening existing skills. After that, an optional open mat provides controlled rounds where safety, respect, and learning guide the experience. Participants can roll at a comfortable pace to build confidence, sharpen technique, maintain consistent mat time, and support mobility and conditioning in a women-centered environment.

EUROGALLERY is an all green and black formal affair featuring artwork from featured artist EUROARTVISION, plus live music, food, and drinks. Doors open at 5 PM, and the event runs in the early evening for a fun, in-person showcase of art and culture.

Catch comedian D.L. Hughley live at City Winery New York City for a comedy show starting at 6:00 PM. Tickets are available through the listed on-sale provider.