Looking for something fun to do in and around New Jersey this week? Here are standout picks pulled straight from the latest local headlines, from major festival lineups and stage productions to pop-culture exhibits worth a quick trip.
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🎶 Live Music Picks
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Live Music
NJ's 2026 North to Shore Festival (Newark, Asbury Park, and Freehold)
New Jersey's annual North to Shore Festival has announced its summer lineup, running June 13 to June 28 with events at NJPAC plus venues in Asbury Park and Freehold. The slate includes musical performances (with artists like Janelle Monae, the Black Crowes, the Bouncing Souls, Yellowcard, Sublime, and more), along with comedy shows and additional programming. Tickets are on sale now.
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🍷 Food & Wine Festivals
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Food & Wine
Rita's Italian Ice Garwood Grand Opening and Free Italian Ice Day
Rita's Italian Ice is set to open a new Garwood location on March 1 at the former Frosty Freeze site. To celebrate the first day of spring, the shop will offer free Italian ice all day on March 20.
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Food & Wine
Toast City Diner Reopens Its Montclair Flagship After a Major Remodel
Toast City Diner has reopened its Montclair flagship following a complete refresh, featuring a renovated interior and updated aesthetic. The woman-owned brand is still serving the breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu that regulars know and love.
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Food & Wine
Millburn Deli Morristown Reopens on South Street
Millburn Deli has reopened its Morristown outpost in a new South Street location as of March 3. The new space includes expanded seating and a few additional parking spots to help accommodate lunch crowds.
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🎭 Theater & Shows
New Jersey This Week
Theater & Shows
A Doll's House at Two River Theater (Red Bank)
Two River Theater in Red Bank presents a reimagined A Doll's House set in 1950s suburban New Jersey, directed by Jersey native Justin Emeka. The production features a primarily Black cast and layers in nuances touching on civil rights, redlining, and domestic expectations while keeping the classic play's themes front and center. It runs through March 15.
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Theater & Shows
Scrubs Revival Premieres on ABC
Zach Braff returns for an ABC revival of Scrubs alongside Donald Faison, with two premiere episodes airing Wednesday, February 25 at 8 pm. The half-hour comedy airs weekly on Wednesdays and streams the next day on Hulu.
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Theater & Shows
Rooster Premieres on HBO
New HBO comedy series Rooster premieres Sunday, March 8 at 10 pm and will stream on HBO Max. John C. McGinley stars as college president Walter Mann, with the series created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses.
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Theater & Shows
Stories and Set Designs for The Sopranos (Museum of the Moving Image, NYC)
The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens is hosting Stories and Set Designs for The Sopranos through May 31. Drawn from David Chase's personal archive, the exhibit features scripts, notes, research materials, and design drawings exploring key settings like Dr. Melfi's office and the Sopranos home.
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New Jersey This Week
Theater & Shows
American Idol Season 24: Jake Thistle Advances to the Top 20
Paramus and Ridgewood performer Jake Thistle is appearing on this season of American Idol and has advanced to the Hollywood round, landing in the Top 20. Live fan voting began after the Top 20 were selected by judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood, with help from special guests.
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👨👩👧 Family Events
New Jersey This Week
Family Event
Peaked Movie Filming at Woodbridge Center Mall
A24 movie Peaked filmed at Woodbridge Center Mall, with Molly Gordon and Emma Mackey shooting scenes at a makeup counter in Boscov's as locals walked the mall before stores opened. The film follows characters in their late 20s heading into a 10-year high school reunion and crashing the party to try to recapture their teen years.
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Family Event
Mysterious Al Roker Billboard on Route 17 (Bergen County)
A billboard on Route 17 in Bergen County is turning heads with the message, "Things We All Agree on: Al Roker." The Today show discussed it on air and said they do not know who commissioned the sign.
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Family Event
Team USA Tribute to Johnny Gaudreau (Gaudreau Family 5K Announced)
After Team USA's men's hockey win against Canada, players skated a Gaudreau jersey around the ice to honor late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau. The article notes the second annual Gaudreau Family 5K, benefitting the Gaudreau Family Foundation, is slated for Saturday, May 16.
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Family Event
Scrubs Revival Premiere Night (TV Watch Pick)
If your week calls for a comfort-show night in, the Scrubs revival premieres with two episodes on Wednesday, February 25 at 8 pm on ABC. It airs weekly on Wednesdays and streams the next day on Hulu.
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Family Event
Tips for Commuting During the Midtown Direct Service Suspension
NJ Transit is running a 30-day schedule reduction through March 15 due to construction on the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River in Kearny, with some trains diverted to Hoboken and transfers to PATH required. The article shares commuter tips and notes NJ Transit is planning another shutdown this fall.
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Family Event
NJ Devils Star Jack Hughes Wins Olympic Gold for Team USA
Team USA won its first men's hockey gold medal in 46 years, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime. New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes scored the winning goal after taking a high stick to the mouth in the third period.
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Family Event
NJ Devils Oral Surgeon Weighs In on Jack Hughes's Injury
After Jack Hughes scored the Olympic-winning goal with bloodied, broken teeth, the New Jersey Devils' official oral surgeon discussed what the injury appears to involve and what treatment could look like. The piece also explains why dental injuries are common in hockey.
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Family Event
NJ Native Kelsey O'Driscoll Heads to the 2026 Winter Paralympics
Caldwell native Kelsey O'Driscoll will compete in Italy as part of the U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team when the Winter Paralympics begin March 6, 2026. The story traces her recovery after a 2021 back injury and her rapid rise in ski racing, including a World Cup win in Austria.
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Family Event
How My Ridgewood Home Almost Starred in an Adam Sandler Movie
A Ridgewood homeowner recounts being approached by a location scout for Adam Sandler's production company while packing to move. The house was selected for scenes in Don't Say Good Luck, but rainy conditions ultimately changed the plan and the set was recreated across the street.
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Family Event
Michael B. Jordan Shouts Out Newark at the Actor Awards
Michael B. Jordan referenced Newark, New Jersey in his acceptance speech after winning an Actor Award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for Sinners. The story highlights his path from childhood acting work to the awards stage.
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Family Event
U.S. News and World Report Ranks the Best Places to Live in NJ
U.S. News and World Report named 14 New Jersey cities in its 2025-2026 Best Places to Live in New Jersey rankings, citing factors like desirability and quality of life. The list includes Clifton, Vineland, Jersey City, Newark, Trenton, Atlantic City, and more.
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Family Event
6 Stylish Ways to Elevate Your Home Theater
Get inspiration for an at-home movie night with a roundup of home theater upgrades, from sketched celebrity wallpaper to a nostalgic popcorn maker and theater-style seating. The list also includes a Jaws poster inspired by 1916 shark attacks at the Jersey Shore.
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Family Event
Chateau Chic: Step Inside a French-Inspired Coastal Escape in Ocean County
Take a design-focused look inside a French coastal-style home in Ocean County rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy damage. The feature highlights the home's architectural details, interior palette, and design elements like salvaged materials and ocean-view living spaces.
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