Looking for fun this May? Check out these events happening all over New Jersey. For a roundup of hot concerts, click here. For hundreds more activities this month and beyond, check out our events calendar.
Please note that all schedules are subject to change; visit each venueβs website for more information.
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: Thru Friday, May 10
π: George Segal Gallery at Montclair State University β’ Montclair
βΉοΈ: This edition in a series of sound installations features Brian Oakes using circuit boards in light-and-sound sculptures.
πΈ: Free
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: Friday, May 17-Sunday, May 19
π: Morris MuseumΒ β’ Morristown
βΉοΈ: Explore the fascinating world of automatons at this convention that brings together enthusiasts and experts.
πΈ: $30-$110
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: Sunday, May 19-Sunday, Sept 1
π: Hunterdon Art Museum β’ Clinton
βΉοΈ: New Jersey-based artist Parvathi Kumar creates vivid and meditative street photography.
πΈ: Free
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: Thru Sunday, June 2
π: Newark Museum of Art β’ Newark
βΉοΈ: See the artistry of nine contem- porary designers with Newark connections. They have dressed every- one from former first lady Michelle Obama to music superstar Rihanna.
πΈ: Free-$10
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: Thru Sunday, July 7
π: Montclair Art Museum β’ Montclair
βΉοΈ: Pieces from the Montclair Art Museumβs collection of Black artwork, from 1920s photographs to paintings from the past few years.
πΈ: Free-$30
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: Thursday, May 2 (8 pm)
π: Wellmont Theater β’ Montclair
βΉοΈ: The comic and host of the hugely popular WTF podcast returns to his native state for a night of stand-up comedy.
πΈ: $39+
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: Friday, May 17 (8 pm)
π: NJPAC β’ Newark
βΉοΈ: The TikTok sensation, comedian and fan favorite from Americaβs Got Talent heads to Jersey.
πΈ: $29.50+
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: Friday, May 31 (8 pm)
π: Bergen Performing Arts CenterΒ β’ Englewood
βΉοΈ: The Jersey-born king of lovable sarcasm is best known for his Netflix specials and his podcast, Breaking Bread With Tom Papa.
πΈ: $39+
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: Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11 (8 pm)
π: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena β’ Atlantic City
βΉοΈ: The original American Idol, multiple Grammy winner and talk show host brings her signature powerhouse pop sound to New Jersey.
πΈ: $199+
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: Saturday, May 4 (5:30 pm)
π: The Stone Pony β’ Asbury Park
βΉοΈ: The Grammy-nominated skate punk/rock band is playing its farewell tour.
πΈ: $86+
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: Saturday, May 4 (7:30 pm)
π: South Orange Performing Arts Center β’ South Orange
βΉοΈ: The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and cofounder of Buffalo Springfield bids adieu to touring with a final string of shows in celebration of his 80th birthday.
πΈ: $75+
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: Friday, May 17 (8 pm)
π: NJPAC β’ Newark
βΉοΈ: From lead singer of the Supremes to Oscar nominee and beyond, Diana Ross is a living legend.
πΈ: $59+
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: Thursday, May 23-Sunday, May 26 (8 pm)
π: MetLife Stadium β’ East Rutherford
βΉοΈ: One of the most iconic and best-selling bands of all time, the English rock group is bringing their Hackney Diamonds tour to MetLife Stadium.
πΈ: $99+
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: Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 (8 pm & 3 pm)
π: NJPAC β’ Newark
βΉοΈ: Celebrating its 65th anniversary, the beloved dance theater is ending its national tour of 21 cities right here in the Garden State, with new and old productions in store.
πΈ: $25+
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: Saturday, May 18-Sunday, May 19 (7:30 pm & 2 pm)
π: Mayo Performing Arts Center β’ Morristown
βΉοΈ: The classic tale of a princess in a century-long slumber is reimagined in the New Jersey Balletβs updated production, modeled after the original 1890 choreography of ballet legend Marius Petipa.
πΈ: $39+
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: Wednesday, May 1-Saturday, May 4 (8 pm)
π: The WoodlandΒ β’ Maplewood
βΉοΈ: Named in tribute to jazz-guitar icon Django Reinhardt, this festival showcases music and even offers some learning opportunities.
πΈ: $40
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: Saturday, May 4 (11 am-3 pm)
π: Bell Works β’ Holmdel
βΉοΈ: Enjoy a day of activities for adults and kids, ranging from spa treatments to a touch-a-truck outdoor zone.
πΈ: Free
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: Thursday, May 9-Sunday, May 12 (Times Vary by Day)
π: Salem County Fairgrounds β’ Woodstown
βΉοΈ: This annual festival in the woods of Salem County brings a wide assortment of bluegrass, ska, funk, reggae and country artists for a three-day jam.
πΈ: $60+
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: Saturday, May 18 (7 pm)
π: White Eagle Hall β’ Jersey City
βΉοΈ: The Greetings From the Garden State podcast presents this celebration of all things Jersey, with a local musical lineup including Natalie Farrell and Surfing For Daisy, plus drinks from Garden State breweries and distilleries.
πΈ: $25+
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: Friday, May 24-Monday, May 27 (Times Vary)
π: On the beach at Rio Grande Avenue β’ Wildwood
βΉοΈ: Head to the beach for this unique and high-flying festival featuring an illuminated night kite fly, sport-kite demonstrations, games and more.
πΈ: Free-$10
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: Saturday, May 18-Sunday, June 9 (10 am-6 pm)
π: Burlington County Fairgrounds β’ Columbus
βΉοΈ: Don period garb and enjoy nonstop outdoor entertainment with jousting, sword fighting, aerial acrobatics, music and more. Rain or shine.
πΈ: $25+
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: Thru Tuesday, May 7
π: Liberty Science Center β’ Jersey City
βΉοΈ: An interactive exhibit takes visitors behind the scenes of Pixarβs unique filmmaking process and some of its most popular movies, like Toy Story and Monsters University.
πΈ: $10 (plus admission)
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: Saturday, May 11 (Noon-5 pm)
π: Monmouth Park Racetrack β’ Oceanport
βΉοΈ: Celebrate the start of the season at Monmouth Park Racetrack with horse races, family-friendly events like face-painting and pony rides, and refreshments.
πΈ: Free
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: Wednesday, May 8-Sunday, June 2
π: McCarter Theatre Center β’ Princeton
βΉοΈ: Journalist Zipporah Zunder is forced to reckon with her past upon getting the story of a lifetime in this play about the right to choose.
πΈ: $25-$55
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: Wednesday, May 15-Sunday, June 9
π: Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey β’ Madison
βΉοΈ: This Tony-winning black comedy follows an enterprising young man as he gives detailed instructions on the proper way to ascend the social ladder, one murder at a time.
πΈ: $20-$85
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: Saturday, May 17-Sunday, June 2
π: The Barn Theatre β’ Montville
βΉοΈ: A rollicking musical that tells the fictional story of Elizabethean playwright Nick Bottom as he and his brother try to outdo Shakespeare by writing the worldβs first musical.
πΈ: $30
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: Saturday, May 4 (7 pm)
π: Bergen Performing Arts Center β’ Englewood
βΉοΈ: See the classic film Jaws and hear from star Richard Dreyfuss about his 40-year career in showbiz.
πΈ: $55+
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: Sunday, May 19 (11 am-5 pm)
π: Macculloch Hall Historical Museum β’ Morristown
βΉοΈ: Get the rare opportunity to step inside some of Morristownβs most beautiful private homes on and around historic Macculloch Avenue. Start at the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, then take a self-guided walking tour of the homes.
πΈ: $60
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: Sunday, May 19 (Noon-3 pm)
π: Crane House β’ Montclair
βΉοΈ: Learn about the journey to preserve the Crane House, the first property owned by a formerly enslaved person in New Jersey, during this historical walking tour.
πΈ: Free-$12
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: Sunday, May 5 (6-10:30 am)
π: Lincoln Tunnel
βΉοΈ: Ever wanted to speed through the Lincoln Tunnel without a car? Do just that with this unique 5K, which benefits New Jersey Special Olympics and thousands of athletes.
πΈ: $40-50
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