Bergen County · Curated weekly
Your next great nightis closer than you think.
A selective guide to theater, music, and meaningful nights out—verified by hand, planned for real life, and centered on Bergen County.
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of it.
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Find something worth being there for.
A place to begin
Worth making plans for.
Selected for September: a close-to-home concert, a world premiere, and a Broadway voice.
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Showing 12 near-term listings · the next two weeks
Reception: Berrie Center Galleries
Berrie Center
“Berrie Center. Confirm seating and admission with the box office.”
- When
- 5:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Berrie Center at Ramapo CollegeMahwah
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
Many Eyes with special guest BORE and Sewn Away
Black Box
“Williams Center - Black Box - Rutherford. All Ages. Confirm current admission and set times; doors may open at a different time.”
- When
- 6:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Williams CenterRutherford
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
Landscape of our Memory
Berrie Center
“Exhibition date range; check gallery opening hours before visiting.”
- When
- – Fri, Dec 4Times vary — check schedule · EasternRun dates; check individual performances.
- Where
- Berrie Center at Ramapo CollegeMahwah
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
The General (1926) *Rivoli Revival*
Rivoli Theater
“Williams Center - Rivoli Theater - Rutherford. All Ages. Confirm current admission and set times; doors may open at a different time.”
- When
- 7:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Williams CenterRutherford
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
Jazz at Debonair: Ultrablue and Stix Bones
“A local jazz night with more color in the palette than the label suggests.”
- When
- 7:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Debonair Music HallTeaneck
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
The Old Ladies Bar
“World premiere, co-produced with Kaleidoscope Ensemble. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM; Sundays at 2 PM.”
- When
- 8:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Players Guild of LeoniaLeonia
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
An Evening with Adam Pascal: Tony Nominated Original Star of RENT
Sharp Theater
“Sharp Theater. Confirm seating and admission with the box office.”
- When
- 7:30 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Berrie Center at Ramapo CollegeMahwah
- Price
- $45/40 adults; discounts may applyConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
Kenny G
“A familiar name, a polished room, and a Saturday night that needs almost no explanation.”
- When
- 8:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- bergenPACEnglewood
- Price
- $59–$129Confirm current price and fees with the venue.
The Old Ladies Bar
“World premiere, co-produced with Kaleidoscope Ensemble. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM; Sundays at 2 PM.”
- When
- 8:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Players Guild of LeoniaLeonia
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
The Producers
Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks
“Neighborhood theater with Broadway-scale nerve—and a good excuse to see what a long-running local company can do with a giant comedy.”
- When
- – Sat, Oct 10Times vary — check schedule · EasternRun dates; check individual performances.
- Where
- Little Firehouse TheatreOradell
- Price
- $35Confirm current price and fees with the venue.
The Baby-Sitters Club
With Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan
“A generous Sunday matinee for young readers—with two creators who know how to turn beloved characters into visual storytelling.”
- When
- 2:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- bergenPACEnglewood
- Price
- $41Confirm current price and fees with the venue.
The Old Ladies Bar
“World premiere, co-produced with Kaleidoscope Ensemble. September 20 includes a talkback after the matinee.”
- When
- 2:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Players Guild of LeoniaLeonia
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
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