Hard Rock Cafe

Fall in Love with Rock All Over Again
Inside the legendary Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, discover an experience where music isn’t just heard… but felt.
Rock Never Dies is a one-of-a-kind immersive theatrical event from American Immersion Theater that is part concert, part love story, and fully a magical journey. This groundbreaking production invites you to dine, drink, and fall headfirst into the soul of rock and roll.
Enjoy a full three-course meal inside the Magical Mystery Museum of Hard Rock, a place where music has power, memories come alive, and one life is changed forever every night. It’s an experience that inspires you to keep dreaming and march to the beat of your own drum.
At the heart of the story is Caroline, a young artist who’s lost hope and heart. As legendary music icons come to life around her, she’s forced to confront love, loss, and the courage to take the stage again. Along the way, you won’t just watch the story, but be part of it.
Created by award-winning, immersive visionary Scott Cramton, often called the Willy Wonka of Immersive Theater, this joyful, high-energy spectacle blends iconic rock anthems with romance, comedy, and electrifying audience interaction.
Whether you're on a date, celebrating something special, or just chasing that feeling music used to give you, this is your night.
All it takes&nbsp;
is one song, one moment, and a second chance
to change everything.

Show Schedule
Fridays 7:30 PM
Saturdays 7:30 PM

Local Event: Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe

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Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical...

Fall in Love with Rock All Over Again
Inside the legendary Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, discover an experience where music...

Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe

Taylor Park

Local Nonprofits Come Together to Inspire Community Service at Nonprofit Organization Fair
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Millburn Short Hills Chinese Association (MSHCA) will host a Nonprofit Organization Fair on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Taylor Park in Millburn. The event is free and open to the public.
Designed to promote civic engagement, volunteerism, and community leadership, the fair will bring together more than 20 nonprofit organizations serving Millburn, Short Hills, and neighboring communities. Organizers hope the event will create meaningful connections between local residents and organizations that are working every day to strengthen the community.
The fair was created with a simple but important mission: to help students, families, and adults discover opportunities to give back close to home. By connecting residents directly with local nonprofits, the event aims to make volunteering more accessible, meaningful, and impactful.
For many students today, balancing academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities leaves limited time for community service. Volunteer opportunities that require long travel times can create additional challenges for busy families. The Nonprofit Organization Fair seeks to remove those barriers by bringing organizations together in one convenient location, allowing students to explore causes they care about while developing leadership skills, compassion, and a stronger connection to the community.
Organizers also hope the event will encourage young people to view volunteerism not simply as a requirement, but as an opportunity to make a lasting difference. Students seeking volunteer hours will be able to meet organization leaders, learn about ongoing projects, and discover ways to contribute their talents in meaningful ways.
At the same time, the fair offers nonprofit organizations an opportunity to connect with passionate volunteers, community supporters, and local families who are eager to become more involved in meaningful causes. Many smaller nonprofit organizations often face challenges in reaching new audiences, recruiting volunteers, and increasing public awareness about the services they provide. By bringing together a wide range of organizations in one central community event, the fair creates valuable visibility and allows nonprofits to directly share their missions, programs, and ongoing needs with residents face-to-face.
The event also encourages collaboration among local organizations by creating a space where nonprofit leaders can exchange ideas, build partnerships, and identify opportunities to work together on future community initiatives. Through stronger community engagement and increased volunteer participation, nonprofits can expand their impact, strengthen their programs, and continue providing essential services that benefit residents of all ages. Organizers hope the fair will not only connect volunteers with organizations, but also help build a more connected, supportive, and service-oriented community overall.
Participating organizations represent a broad spectrum of community service and outreach efforts, including education, environmental conservation, youth leadership, emergency services, cultural preservation, senior support, and public engagement.
Organizations currently scheduled to participate include:
• Millburn Short Hills Chinese Association (MSHCA)
• Millburn Institute of Talent (MIOT)
• Millburn-Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad (MSHVFAS)
• Millburn Education Foundation (MEF)
• The Purple Swans Corporation
• Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
• Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society
• Friends of Millburn Public Library
• Bright Youth
• Greenwood Gardens
• KPO
• Millburn Municipal Alliance Committee
• Flying Strings Youth Ensemble
• Short Hills Association
• Millburn Enrichment Academy
• Growing Older Learning Daily
• Down the Block
• Millburn DESI Club
• Explore Millburn
• MSHCA Youth Volunteer Community
• NJ WAREHOUSE
• LivGreen Livingston Green Team
Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend. Whether looking for volunteer opportunities, nonprofit partnerships, educational resources, or simply a way to become more involved locally, attendees will have the chance to meet organization representatives, learn about ongoing initiatives, and explore ways to make a positive impact.
The Nonprofit Organization Fair reflects the shared belief that strong communities are built through service, collaboration, and compassion. By bringing together residents and organizations in one space, MSHCA hopes to inspire a new generation of community leaders and demonstrate the power of local engagement.

Local Event: Nonprofit Organization Fair

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Millburn-Short Hills

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Nonprofit Organization Fair

Local Nonprofits Come Together to Inspire Community Service at Nonprofit Organization Fair
In celebration of Asian American and...

Bethany Baptist Church

The Oratorio Society of New Jersey (OSNJ) will get your summer started on the right note with the third annual installment of the return of its "summer sings," where the audience becomes the performers. The event will take place at Newark’s historic Bethany Baptist Church on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 pm.
Choral singers and enthusiasts are invited to join the OSNJ as they sing through one of the most popular and revered choral masterpieces – Mozart’s Requiem. The piece will be conducted by OSNJ's music director Sándor Szabó, with professional soloists and accompaniment. The evening will also include a sampling of the American spirituals that OSNJ recently performed at their spring “America Inspired” concert. The audience is welcome to join in or to listen.
Bring your own scores of Mozart’s Requiem or borrow one of ours. Scores for the spirituals will be provided for those who wish to join in.
There’s free parking in the church parking lot at Hudson and Warren Streets and public transportation via NJ Transit bus route #34. The suggested donation is $15.
More information at <a href="https://www.oratoriosocietynj.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.oratoriosocietynj.org/</a>.

Local Event: Oratorio Society of NJ Hosts Summer Sing – Mozart Requiem and American Spirituals!

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Oratorio Society of NJ Hosts Summer Sing –...

The Oratorio Society of New Jersey (OSNJ) will get your summer started on the right note with the third annual installment of...

Oratorio Society of NJ Hosts Summer Sing – Mozart Requiem and American Spirituals!

Dining, shopping, and dressing up - it doesn’t get much better than that! 
Girls’ Night Out is hosted annually on the first Thursday evening in June. Women from Millburn, Short Hills, and the surrounding towns all head to Downtown Millburn for shopping specials, giveaways, and a dedicated night to explore the shops in their favorite town. Local businesses offer discounts, promos, free swag, special themed items, raffles, games, snacks, and more! A great chance to connect with your favorite businesses in town and discover new ones, all while spending a fun evening out with your girlfriends.
This year’s theme is 90s music, so grab your glitter and get ready to rock!
This year’s event will be centralized to one main area; event will take place on the main stretch of Millburn Ave from the intersection of Town Hall Plaza to the intersection of Lackawanna Place. Plan to park in our parking deck on Essex St (first hour is free!) and walk over to Millburn Ave. Start at one end of the event and make your way down to visit all of our business store-fronts and sidewalk tables. Enjoy live music/DJs as you stroll down the sidewalk and into store-fronts, and be sure to find our “roller girls” to get some fun prizes and complimentary glitter face painting.
Shop until you drop - shop locally for a chance to win! Receive a special EMSH envelope at the event, add all of your shopping receipts the envelope, fill out your info, and drop your envelope full of receipts into one of our mailboxes for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a business of your choice! (10+ winners will be chosen!) Mailbox locations are posted on our website. Shopping contest runs from June 1-June 11.
First 150 attendees will receive a FREE swag bag. (Swag bag pickup location will be at The Clock Tower at Lot 1, at the corner of Main Street and and Essex St.) Pre-registration is NOT required to attend the event, however visit <a href="https://tinyurl.com/49y93suh" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/49y93suh </a>to sign up for our event giveaways and receive details in advance. 
This event is presented by Explore Millburn-Short Hills. 
Thank you to our Signature Event Sponsors, the Bigos Group and the Xhaoxing Group of Compass Realty
 For more info, head to our website:&nbsp;www.exploremillburnshorthills.org&nbsp;

Local Event: Girls' Night Out in Downtown Millburn 

Girls' Night Out in Downtown Millburn 

Dining, shopping, and dressing up - it doesn’t get much better than that! 
Girls’ Night Out is hosted annually on the first...

The H.O.M.E. (HELPING OTHERS MOVE EQUITABLY) Tour of Short Hills benefiting The Warehouse NJ celebrates the importance of home through a carefully curated house tour of 5 extraordinary homes in Short Hills. Each featured home will have a unique and interesting story to tell - its history, a renovation, or other meaningful memories that have made the house a home. See historic to contemporary architecture and a wide range of interior design styles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

VIP Cocktail Reception: Thursday, June 4th
Home Tour: Friday, June 5th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Limited VIP tickets available which includes a gathering at a bonus 6th house. Act fast - this event sold out the last 3 years! Tickets go on sale May 1st.

Local Event: H.O.M.E. Tour of Short Hills to benefit The Warehouse NJ

H.O.M.E. Tour of Short Hills to benefit The...

The H.O.M.E. (HELPING OTHERS MOVE EQUITABLY) Tour of Short Hills benefiting The Warehouse NJ celebrates the importance of home...

H.O.M.E. Tour of Short Hills to benefit The Warehouse NJ

Riker Hill Art Park

<h2>Open Studios at Riker Hill Art Park</h2>
Artists and artisans at Riker Hill Art Park open their studios twice a year to adults and children to provide art lovers a chance to see work being created and buy artwork directly from the artists. Demonstrations and hands-on activities are sometimes offered in the studios, and visitors can expect to see a wide range of art from our sculptors, painters, photographer, jewelers, ceramicists, installation artists, fiber artists, glass blowers, weavers and more. Many of our artists exhibit nationally and internationally at museums, universities and other venues.
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Riker Hill's Open Studios are free for visitors and open to adults and children. Maps are available in each of the buildings, or you can download one <a href="https://19a1b154-846a-4f0a-9143-e44b348b64e8.filesusr.com/ugd/81c994_9c704e3069a140abbb73290cea189f64.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.
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The Open Studios Tour takes place the first weekend in both November and June and is part of Essex County's Arts Weekend, with art events taking place throughout the county.

Local Event: Riker Hill Artist Studio Tours 

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Open Studios at Riker Hill Art Park
Artists and artisans at Riker Hill Art Park open their studios twice a year to adults and...

Greenwood Gardens

<h2>SUMMER PLANT WALK</h2>
<h3>Friday, June 26 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.</h3>
With Nate Adamson, Senior Gardener, Greenwood Gardens
Step into the garden this summer for an inspiring walk and discover unique plantings. Learn how to incorporate tried-and-true varieties, shade-loving and drought-resistant species, native plants, and hardy perennials into your own garden. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this walk will offer expert insights to help you make the most of your growing space.
$15 members; $20 non-members

Local Event: Summer Plant Walk

Summer Plant Walk

SUMMER PLANT WALK
Friday, June 26 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
With Nate Adamson, Senior Gardener, Greenwood Gardens
Step into the...

<h4>Art in the Garden Series</h4>
<h2>SEASONAL BOTANICALS IN WATERCOLOR AND COLORED PENCIL</h2>
<h3>Saturday, June 27 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.</h3>
With Dr. Pam Thompson, Instructor, Draw Botanical
Celebrate the start of summer in this special one-day workshop creating botanical illustrations inspired by the colorful bounty growing in the gardens! Learn special techniques using pencil and watercolor with Dr. Thompson, an expert from Draw Botanical, a leader in the botanical illustration field. In the process, find yourself connecting with nature as you learn the meditative process of illustration, resulting in vibrant, rich, drawings that leap off the page. From beginners to experienced artists, this workshop is designed for students of all levels.
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided. However, if you would like to bring your own supplies, please see <a href="https://drawbotanical.com/art-supplies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Draw Botanical’s Suggested Supplies List</a>.
$95 per person

Local Event: Seasonal Botanicals in Watercolor and Colored Pencil Workshop

Seasonal Botanicals in Watercolor and Colored...

Art in the Garden Series
SEASONAL BOTANICALS IN WATERCOLOR AND COLORED PENCIL
Saturday, June 27 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
With Dr. Pam...

Seasonal Botanicals in Watercolor and Colored Pencil Workshop

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HOTWORX 

At HOTWORX, we offer 24/7 access to infrared sauna workouts designed to help members maximize fitness results in less time. Our studio combines virtual instructor-led sessions with the benefits of infrared heat, featuring HIIT workouts like cycling and rowing alongside isometric classes such as yoga, Pilates, barre, and stretch. We also provide a functional training area with weights and recovery-focused equipment to support every fitness goal in one convenient space.

At HOTWORX, we offer 24/7 access to infrared sauna workouts designed to help members maximize fitness results in less time. Our studio combines...

Luxury Apartments at Cranford’s Hyatt Hills

Fairways at Cranford

Fairways at Cranford is a newly developed luxury apartment community offering modern one- and two-bedroom residences in one of Union County’s most desirable locations. Set alongside the scenic Hyatt Hills Golf Course, the community offers a rare “living on the green” experience—combining peaceful surroundings with convenient access to everything Cranford has to offer. Each residence features thoughtfully designed layouts with contemporary finishes, in-unit washer and dryer, and high-quality appliances. Residents also enjoy a full suite of amenities, including a fitness center, resident lounge, coworking spaces, and professionally maintained outdoor areas. Located just minutes from downtown Cranford, Fairways provides easy access to restaurants, shopping, and NJ Transit service with direct connections to New York City—making it ideal for commuters and those seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban accessibility. Professionally managed by Greystar, Fairways at Cranford delivers a refined rental experience in a highly sought-after market. Schedule a tour today to experience elevated living at Fairways at Cranford.

Cranford

Fairways at Cranford is a newly developed luxury apartment community offering modern one- and two-bedroom residences in one of Union County’s most...

PSE&G

Public Service Electric &amp; Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s largest utilities. PSE&amp;G has won the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years. In 2025, for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power named PSE&amp;G number one in customer satisfaction for residential electric service in the East among large utilities.  PSE&amp;G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 17 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).

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Transforming New Jersey Backyards Into Private Oases

The Pool Boss

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool companies and a premier builder in New Jersey. Specializing in rapid, high-quality installations and custom backyard transformations, the company offers elite amenities including fire pits, landscaping, hardscaping, water features, and outdoor kitchens. As an owner-operated company, The Pool Boss is led by founder and CEO Christopher Argenziano, whose hands-on approach ensures accountability and precision for every project. Built on the philosophy that a five-star experience is created by people rather than just plans, The Pool Boss provides bespoke designs tailored to the unique vision and needs of every family. 

Basking Ridge

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool...

Move freely and pain free this summer! Free consultation.

All Square Performance Chiropractic and Golf

Chiropractic clinic helping patients move freely and pain free. We focus on active adults, especially golfers, that are looking to remain mobile in every aspect of life.

Chiropractic clinic helping patients move freely and pain free. We focus on active adults, especially golfers, that are looking to remain mobile in...

HZY Goods Dispensary in East Orange Now Open!

HZY GOODS

Welcome to HZY Goods — your neighborhood New Jersey licensed Cannabis Dispensary at 19 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ is Now Open. We’re a local, retro-inspired weed shop built on community, good energy, and premium products that make you feel right. From high-quality flower and pre-rolls to edibles and vapes, everything’s hand-picked for good vibes only. Visit us in-store or order online for fast cannabis delivery near you.

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Welcome to HZY Goods — your neighborhood New Jersey licensed Cannabis Dispensary at 19 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ is Now Open. We’re a local,...

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Friday, May 29

Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe

MAY

29

7:30 PM

Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway, New York, NY

Wednesday, June 3

Oratorio Society of NJ Hosts Summer Sing – Mozart Requiem and American Spirituals!

JUN

3

7:00 PM

Bethany Baptist Church, 275 W Market St, Newark, NJ

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Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe

Oratorio Society of NJ Hosts Summer Sing – Mozart Requiem and American Spirituals!

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