Events in Middlesex County today

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.

The Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services presents the 2026 Senior Art Contest and Show, an annual event celebrating the creative talents of seniors. The gallery at the Performing Arts Center is open for viewing of entries from the show.

Planning for the upcoming golf outing is well underway, with momentum growing even through the winter. The event is expected to be larger and more meaningful than in the past. Participants can begin assembling a foursome, and sponsorship opportunities are available for those who want to support the day.

Enjoy free, outdoor dance performances as part of the Battery Dance Festival at Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park. This longtime NYC festival features multiple days of programming, with performances running throughout the week in a public park setting.

A free outdoor concert at Woodbridge High School in New Jersey features The Chiclettes with a salute to female pop artists spanning the decades, with Bobby Wilson also performing.

Catch Bobby Brooks Wilson and Les Chiclettes live at Woodbridge High School. The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM, with tickets listed as available through Bandsintown.

Fancy the Freelance Day is a free in-person coworking day for freelancers, remote workers, and independent professionals. Stop by The (Co)Working Space North Brunswick to get focused work done, take a break from working alone, and connect with others throughout the day. You can stay for a few hours or work the full 6 hours, depending on what you need.

Sandcastle Billiards hosts Tournament Tuesday, a competitive night that begins with complimentary warm-up time and continues with a Calcutta auction. A Break and Run drawing takes place later, and after players are eliminated the tables are available for open play at no cost. Participants should have cash on hand and be ready to compete.

Practice your English in a friendly, supportive conversation group for adult learners. The weekly sessions include themed topics, casual activities, and informal conversation led by an ESL teacher. Registration is required, and capacity has been reached so additional people will be added to a waitlist.

Ladies’ Night highlights special deals for women. Options include complimentary when attending with a date, two people for the cost of one, or a 50 percent discount for a solo guest.

Teens entering grades 9 through 12 are invited to an in-person orientation to learn how to volunteer at the library. The session covers basic guidelines and includes a required training video. Registration is required, and you must be a Piscataway resident. Plan to arrive by 11:10 AM to be admitted to the training session.

This cigar-focused fundraiser combines premium spirits, live entertainment, and rich culinary offerings. Havana Cigar Lounge will roll cigars on site, and a buffet featuring tomahawk steaks pairs with top-tier pours. Live music and DJs keep the momentum up, with prizes and raffles throughout the evening. The atmosphere mixes gala-level polish with an underground edge. Proceeds support Ruth Stage, a New Jersey nonprofit producing bold, high-end theater in Asbury Park and Off-Broadway in New York City, including plans for an Off-Broadway production of Macbeth and the continued expansion of its Asbury Park seasons.

Put your Pokémon knowledge to the test at a themed trivia night at Woodbridge Brewing Co. Form a team and have one captain purchase tickets for everyone to reserve a table, or play on your own with a single ticket. A confirmation email will be sent to all players ahead of time. Choose your starter and get ready for a fun round of questions.

At Parker Press Park, Sugaray Rayford brings a message-forward performance powered by a commanding voice and a larger-than-life presence. Working alongside producer and songwriter Eric Corne, he has shaped a fiery blend of classic soul melodies, funky R&B rhythms, and unfiltered blues grit. Their first collaboration, Somebody Save Me, earned a Grammy nomination in 2020, followed by Blues Music Awards that year for Soul Blues Male Artist and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year. His follow-up, In Too Deep, continued the momentum and received the Blues Music Award for Soul Blues Album of the Year. Opening the show, the Heather Pierson Trio showcases the multi-genre songwriting and piano-driven sound of New Hampshire artist Heather Pierson. Her music spans New Orleans jazz, blues, vocal chants, instrumental piano, and folk, reflecting decades of focused craft and exploration. Over nearly 25 years on her Vessel Recordings label, she has released sixteen albums and several singles, including her latest, Back To The Light, recorded live on the floor at Acadia Recording Company in Portland, Maine with trio mates Shawn Nadeau on bass and Craig Bryan on drums and percussion. The album moves with Crescent City grooves, Appalachian hues, and a spirit of joyful celebration.

Enjoy a live performance at Prudential Center in Newark, featuring Pat Benatar. The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM local venue time.

EagleMania is bringing the world’s greatest eagle tribute band for an evening of Eagles favorites and solo work from members of the group. Expect a live performance built around the unmistakable sound of The Eagles.

Rutgers University’s baseball coaching staff is hosting a one-day Elite Summer Prospect Camp for ages 13 to 18. The day includes a pro-style workout with hitting evaluations, defensive evaluations, pop times, 60-yard time, arm strength velocity, and exit velocity, plus game play opportunities and simulated games. Players will receive professional instruction and feedback, and they’ll also have their shared player metrics posted after the camp. There will be a campus and facility tour with a recruiting Q&A.

Mah Jongg enthusiasts can enjoy a full tournament at the JCC of Middlesex County, structured across seven rounds of play. The competition is split into four rounds in the morning and three in the afternoon, with cash awards for top performers in each session. A continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. The day also features giveaways, a silent auction, and a cash raffle. Participants must be able to finish four games within 50 minutes. Registration is $70 per person and is nonrefundable. For more information, contact Talia Tor at ttor@jccmc.org or 732.593.5967.

Join for a quiet, intimate summer evening with good conversation led by an experienced FWA host. It’s a chance to connect with professional colleagues while learning more about FWA and its programs. Dinner is on you, and the restaurants are BYOB. Your registration fee secures your spot.

Join this adults-only workshop to explore the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. The instructor will share the history behind Chinese characters, introduce different calligraphy styles, demonstrate how the practice works, and leave plenty of time for questions. Registration is required, and you’ll need a library card to sign up.