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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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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

Montclair Public Library

A concert of adventurous music from a quartet of modern jazz heavyweights:
Seed Artists founder PHEEROAN AKLAFF, one of the pre-eminent drummers in modern jazz.
Vibraphonist/composer/educator CHRIS DINGMAN, a former student of Pheeroan's at Wesleyan University. Has worked extensively with Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and is a leading light on the instrument.
LA-based saxophonist/composer and Cal Arts professor STEVE LEHMAN, one of the most important figures in contemporary jazz. A musician's musician and a composer of startling originality.
STOMU TAKEISHI, master of the fretless electric bass, whose many credits include Don Cherry, Henry Threadgill, Pat Metheny, Randy Brecker, and Butch Morris.
Expect creative music at the highest level.

Local Event: !! Concert: AKLAFF/DINGMAN/LEHMAN/TAKEISHI

!! Concert: AKLAFF/DINGMAN/LEHMAN/TAKEISHI

A concert of adventurous music from a quartet of modern  jazz heavyweights:
Seed Artists founder PHEEROAN AKLAFF, one of the...

Williams Center

<a href="https://bit.ly/BFFJUNE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Event Passes</a>2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival
Two Theaters. 20+ Films. One Day Experience.
The 2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival returns on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Come spend the day with Puerto Rican films, live performance, poetry, music, conversation, and community in one in-person festival experience.
Presented by the Boricua Community Building Center in collaboration with ADoCPR’s Cinema on the Road, this year’s festival brings 15 short and medium-length films across two theaters.
This year we are proud to feature Cortaditos, an award winning six-film Puerto Rican short film block presented through our new collaboration with the Puerto Rico European Film Festival and Alliance Française de Puerto Rico.
Audiences will experience films including Golpe de Agua, Mulata, Chimenea de muerte, De tribus y máscaras, El Arresto, El Pueblo de Coral, and A Tale of Two Cities: Reclaiming Niagara Falls and Salinas.
The Cortaditos six film selection includes award winning short films Ketchup, PUM!, Lo Que Quedó, Engreída, Recao, and Moriviví.
The day includes a film panel Q&amp;A and audience discussion with filmmakers, authors, educators, activists, and community leaders whose work connects directly to the stories on screen. Featured guest speakers include Inés Mongil, Samantha J. Garcia-Sherpa, Andre Lee Muñiz, Gualterio Alomar, and Daliana Alvarado.
Live performances includes a free Bomba y Plena workshop and live performance by Cimarrones de Nueva Jersey, Folkloric Salsa by Spirit in Motion 3.0, poetry by Nelly Nel and Johnathan Garcia, and additional community artists. The films open the door, and the performances and conversations carry the experience beyond the screen.
The festival also welcomes nonprofit partners El Comedor del Kennedy and MiPatriaPR, who will join us in sharing community resources, cultural work, and ways to stay connected to Puerto Rico and the diaspora.
Community passes includes access to screenings, panels, Q&amp;As, performances, and full-day festival access.
Event Details
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Williams Center Underground Cinema
15 Sylvan Street
Rutherford, NJ
Seating is limited, and advance registration is encouraged.
Event Page: www.boricuacommunitycenter.org/boricuafilmfestival
Tickets: bit.ly/BFFJUNE
VIP Double Seat all-day pass includes access to screenings, panels, Q&amp;As, performances, the official festival program, a festival tote bag, keepsake t-shirt, and full-day festival access.

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2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival 

Event Passes2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival
Two Theaters. 20+ Films. One Day Experience.
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Alexander Kasser Theater

Discover Rhapsody in Blue will be The Discovery Orchestra’s 7th public television production. From Bach to Saint-Saëns, our television programs have reached millions of viewers across the United States and around the world—significantly elevating the profile of The Discovery Orchestra and showcasing our signature approach to helping audiences listen more deeply to classical music.
This year, we turn to George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, a dazzling fusion of classical tradition and jazz energy that captures the heartbeat of 1920s America. Its rhythmic brilliance, sweeping melodies, and unmistakable spirit continue to resonate with audiences. Join Maestro George Marriner Maull and The Discovery Orchestra as they uncover what makes this masterpiece so timeless—and why it continues to thrill us a century after its debut.
We are thrilled to feature special guest pianist <a href="https://claytonstephenson.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Clayton Stephenson</a>, an internationally-acclaimed virtuoso known for his joyful charisma, expressive depth, and fresh, poetic interpretations. His dynamic artistry brings a powerful new voice to Rhapsody, making this performance especially exciting.
We invite you to the stunning Alexander Kasser Theater at Montclair State University as we film this live Discovery Concert. Experience the electricity of a television production unfolding around you—the cameras, the lights, the behind-the-scenes choreography—and feel the excitement of being part of something created for millions to enjoy. Your presence will add energy and authenticity to the program!
Event Details: Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00 – 4:30pm (must be seated by 2:45pm!) Alexander Kasser Theater at Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043


PLEASE READ: Important Ticket Information<ul><li>Tickets are free but required for entry. Use this <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CARTPerformanceOperations/1631/?eventidlist=1465989" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">link</a>&nbsp;to reserve your tickets and choose your seats from the seat map. (You’ll be redirected to Montclair State University’s ticketing site.)</li><li>After selecting your seat(s), click “Add to Cart” and choose your ticket delivery method. You’ll be asked to enter your email and mailing address.</li><li>On the Billing Information page, you’ll be prompted to create a password—this simply allows you to access your tickets later. No payment or credit card information is required.</li><li>You will see a Donation/Membership page during checkout. No action is needed—just scroll down and click the green “Continue” button.</li><li>Questions? Email us at: info@discoveryorchestra.org.</li></ul>

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Discover Rhapsody in Blue

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