The New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus (NJGMC) is proud to announce its 35th Anniversary Spring Concert Series,&nbsp;“NJGMC Essentials: The Music That Makes Us.”&nbsp;Since its founding, the Chorus has remained a steadfast beacon for the LGBTQ+ community, dedicated to changing hearts and minds through the transformative power of song.&nbsp;These&nbsp;milestone performances&nbsp;serve&nbsp;as a musical mosaic, weaving together the chorus’s most quintessential works. The program features a dynamic blend of traditional choral classics, high-energy pop favorites, and beloved Broadway showpieces that have defined the NJGMC’s three-and-a-half-decade&nbsp;legacy of artistry and advocacy.&nbsp;We are still here, still queer, and more vibrant than ever.&nbsp;This concert is a celebration of our history as&nbsp;a safe havenand a celebration of the spirit of inclusivity that continues to drive us forward.&nbsp;Performance Dates and Locations:<div class="s8" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.8; text-indent: -18px; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">•&nbsp;Asbury Park, NJ:&nbsp;Friday, May 15,&nbsp;at 8:00 PM | Trinity Episcopal Church, 503 Asbury Ave.</div><div class="s8" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.8; text-indent: -18px; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">•&nbsp;Haddonfield, NJ:&nbsp;Saturday, May 16,&nbsp;at 8:00 PM | Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Road.</div><div class="s8" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.8; text-indent: -18px; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">•&nbsp;Cranbury, NJ:&nbsp;Sunday, May 17,&nbsp;at 4:00 PM | St. David’s Episcopal Church, 90 South Main Street.</div>Ticket Information: General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. Tickets are available for purchase online at&nbsp;njgmc.org, by phone at&nbsp;(732) 579-8449, or through any NJGMC member. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door for all performances.&nbsp;

Local Event: NJGMC Essentials: The Music That Makes Us

Monmouth County

Asbury Park

New Jersey

NJGMC Essentials: The Music That Makes Us

The New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus (NJGMC) is proud to announce its 35th Anniversary Spring Concert Series, “NJGMC Essentials: The...

Mary Eileen Long

New York City Metropolitan Area

Carly Baldwin

Manasquan-Belmar

Long Branch-Eatontown

Sara Winick

Wall

Little Silver-Oceanport

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

Rumson-Fair Haven

Ocean County

Karen Wall

Point Pleasant

Howell

Brick

Marlboro-Coltsneck

Jersey Shore Arts Center

<h1>SEE THIS TIMELESS&nbsp;MUSICAL THAT'S BEEN CALLED&nbsp;"THE PERFECT LOVE STORY"&nbsp;</h1>
<h2>A HEARTWARMING CINDERELLA STORY ABOUT A WITTY AND WINSOME YOUNG WOMAN AND HER MYSTERIOUS BENEFACTOR, BASED ON THE TREASURED NOVEL THAT INSPIRED THE CLASSIC 1955 FILM STARRING FRED ASTAIRE.</h2>
Featuring music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist, Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre), and Tony-winning librettist/director, John Caird (Les Misérables). Starring New Jersey's most beloved tenor and soprano, Dakota &amp; Elle
GET TICKETS&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/octoberensemble/2099903" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>
<h1>DATES &amp; DETAILS</h1>
<ul><li>Friday, May 1st at 7pm&nbsp;</li><li>Saturday, May 2nd at 2pm&nbsp;</li><li>Sunday, May 3rd at 2pm</li><li>Friday, May 8th at 7pm</li><li>Saturday, May 9th at 2pm</li><li>Saturday, May 16th at 2pm</li><li>Sunday, May 17th at 2pm</li></ul>
WHERE:&nbsp;Located at The Jersey Shore Arts Center at 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove. Right on the border of Downtown Asbury Park!
Click "Buy Tickets" to secure your spot&nbsp;or call 609-879-2776

Local Event: Daddy Long Legs: The Heartwarming Musical Starring Dakota & Elle

Daddy Long Legs: The Heartwarming Musical...

SEE THIS TIMELESS MUSICAL THAT'S BEEN CALLED "THE PERFECT LOVE STORY" 
A HEARTWARMING CINDERELLA STORY ABOUT A WITTY AND...

Daddy Long Legs: The Heartwarming Musical Starring Dakota & Elle

VFW Post 2179 – 460 NJ- 36 Port Monmouth, NJ

The New Jersey Reptile Show is back — now expanded to two full days for an even better experience! Join us on Saturday, May 2nd or Sunday, May 3rd (9AM–4PM both days) for a friendly, educational , and fun-filled reptile &amp; exotic animal expo where families, collectors, and curious newcomers can explore the incredible world of reptiles.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a first-time reptile owner, or a family looking for a unique day out, this is the place to be. This is a sales and experience expo featuring animals and supplies from NJ's top breeders and vendors — while also giving kids and parents the rare chance to see these magnificent creatures up close, not just in books or on TV.
Kids 5 &amp; under get in FREE!
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<h2>🎟️ Tickets &amp; Capacity</h2>
Online ticket purchase is required.&nbsp;Capacity is strictly limited per day, and this event is expected to sell out.
👉 Purchase tickets at www.NJReptileShow.com to secure your spot.
Limited discounted family bundle tickets available — while they last!
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<h2>📍 Event Details</h2>
📍 Location: 
VFW Post 2179 
460 NJ-36 S, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 
(Use this address for Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze)
🕘 Dates &amp; Times: 
Saturday, May 2, 2026 (9AM – 4PM) 
Sunday, May 3, 2026 (9AM – 4PM)
🎟️ Admission: (Single Day) 
General Admission (Ages 6+): $20 
Discounted 4-Pack Family Bundle (Save $10 — While Available) 
Kids 5 &amp; Under: FREE
🅿️ Parking: 
Free on-site parking available
🍔 Food &amp; Drinks: 
Available for purchase at the VFW snack bar (Cash &amp; Cards)
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<h2>🐸 What To Expect</h2>
<h3>✅ A Unique Family Experience</h3>
Get up close to real reptiles and exotic animals in a safe, exciting environment. Perfect for young animal lovers, curious kids, and families looking for something different!
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<h3>✅ A True Reptile &amp; Exotic Animal Marketplace</h3>
Browse and shop from 70+ vendor tables featuring:
• Captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, aquatic fish, invertebrates, and &amp; small exotic mammals 
• Habitats, enclosures, and bioactive supplies 
• Feeder insects, frozen/live rodents, and more 
• Reptile merchandise and discounted equipment
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<h3>🦎 Animals You’ll See</h3>
Explore a wide variety of species from around the world:
🦎 Geckos 
🐍 Snakes 
🐉 Lizards 
🐸 Amphibians 
🕷️ Invertebrates 
🐟 Rare aquatic fish 
🦔 Small exotic mammals (hedgehogs and more!)🦜Interactive parrot experience by Parties By Parrots (Add-on vendor experience)
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<h2>🏪 Featured Vendors</h2>
Featuring top breeders, exotic pet shops, and trusted professionals including:
• Major League Exotics 
• Reptile Deli 
• AquaTerra Exotics 
• Classic Jurassic 
• Nautilus Avian &amp; Exotics Veterinary Specialists 
• Garden State Exotics 
• Strong Island Aquatics &amp; Exotics 
• The Critter Carnival 
• EZ Botanicals
(and many more from across New Jersey and beyond)

Local Event: NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3 (2-Day Event, Limited Tickets)

Port Monmouth

NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3...

The New Jersey Reptile Show is back — now expanded to two full days for an even better experience! Join us on Saturday, May 2nd...

NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3 (2-Day Event, Limited Tickets)

Brookdale Performing Arts Center

The Cabaret Café: Broadway Night Step into a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable Broadway magic at Brookdale Performing Arts Center! From heart-stopping ballads to show-stopping hits, experience the songs you love performed live around the piano in an intimate, elegant cabaret setting. Sip on some signature drinks, and let the music sweep you away at your cozy cocktail table.&nbsp;
May 2nd at 7 PM — Broadway comes alive at the Cabaret Café!&nbsp;
$25/ticket (plus a small ticket fee) includes assorted non alcoholic drinks. &nbsp;Tickets are limited!&nbsp;
<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200511646" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>

Local Event: The Cabaret Cafe: Broadway Night

Middletown

The Cabaret Cafe: Broadway Night

The Cabaret Café: Broadway Night  Step into a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable Broadway magic at Brookdale Performing...

Brookdale Performing Arts Center is thrilled to launch a bold new comedy experience in 2026: Laugh Lab @Brookdale, an improv series where nothing is scripted, everything is unexpected, and the laughs are absolutely guaranteed. This fresh, experimental comedy night invites audiences into a world where performers push boundaries, test new ideas, and embrace the hilariously unhinged.&nbsp;
Guests will enjoy the show in cocktail-style seating, creating an intimate, club-like atmosphere. Snacks will be available for purchase, and the casual, lounge vibe offers a perfect night out for adults looking to unwind, laugh, and escape the ordinary.&nbsp;
Tickets are just $10, making Laugh Lab @Brookdale one of the most affordable and entertaining nights in Monmouth County. Each performance begins at 7:00 PM, and with a lineup of quick-thinking comedians and unpredictable scenarios, no two nights will ever be the same.&nbsp;
2026 Show Dates&nbsp;
<ul><li>February 19, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>February 20, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>March 12, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>March 13, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>May 7, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>May 8, 2026&nbsp;</li></ul>
All shows begin at 7:00 PM and tickets are $10.&nbsp;
This improv series is adult-themed, geared toward audiences who appreciate edgy, off-the-rails humor. Whether you're an improv lover or someone who just needs a break from the everyday, this is the show you’ll be talking about long after the lights come up.&nbsp;
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something new, daring, and wickedly funny in 2026. Seats are limited, and with this kind of energy, buzz, and price point, Laugh Lab @Brookdale has all the makings of the next must-see local comedy hit.&nbsp;
Laugh Lab @Brookdale Where comedy gets tested, tried, and totally unhinged.
<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200511403" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>

Local Event: Laugh Lab @Brookdale - May 7 & 8

Laugh Lab @Brookdale - May 7 & 8

Brookdale Performing Arts Center is thrilled to launch a bold new comedy experience in 2026: Laugh Lab @Brookdale, an improv...

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