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EVENTS GUIDE | SEPTEMBER
Art
Rose B. Simpson: Witness
Thru Sept 11 There’s only a little time
FREE
left to see mixed-media artist Rose B.
Simpson’s work, which aims at healing her
trauma—from being objectified to stereotyped—through
eccentric sculptures. Art@
Bainbridge, Princeton. artmuseum.princeton.
edu.
American Stories: Selections From the
Jersey City Museum Collection
Thru Dec 30 This exhibit, formerly in
FREE
the Jersey City Museum, has a new home
at Rutgers for the fall. It includes various
depictions of American life through the lenses
of local artists. Zimmerli Art Museum, New
Brunswick. zimmerli.rutgers.edu.
Comedy
Zakir Khan
➤ Sept 3 With two successful specials and soldout
global tours, Indian comedian Zakir Khan is
offering New Jerseyans his humorous take on everyday
life. 7 pm; $50-$65. New Jersey Performing
Arts Center, Newark. njpac.org.
Joey “Coco” Diaz
➤ Sept 7-8 Born in Havana, Cuba, and raised
in North Bergen, Joey “Coco” Diaz will bring his
stand-up storytelling smarts to his home state.
Showtimes vary; $21.40-$57.75. Uncle Vinnie’s
Comedy Club, Point Pleasant Beach. unclevinniescomedyclub.com.
Jerry Seinfeld
➤ Sept 9 Comedic legend Jerry Seinfeld, best
known for the hit 90s sitcom Seinfeld, is bringing
his hilarious observations to the Garden State. 7
pm & 9:30 pm; $100-$210. Mayo Performing Arts
Center, Morristown. mayoarts.org.
Terence “TK” Kirkland
➤ Sept 15-18 Born in Jersey City and raised in
Compton, California, TK Kirkland is an entertainment
icon who got his start as the comedic
opening act for the legendary rap group NWA.
Now he is returning home for a weekend to
share some laughs and real-life experiences.
Showtimes vary; $40-$50. Bananas Comedy
Club, Rutherford. Bananascomedyclub.com.
Festivals
Sea Hear Now
➤ Sept 17-18 Head to the beach for two days
of art, surfing, food, and a jam-packed musical
lineup headlined by Green Day and Stevie
Nicks. Noon-11 pm; $215 GA. North Beach and
Bradley Park, Asbury Park. seahearnowfestival.
com.
Water Lantern Festival
➤ Sept 24 This country-wide, family-friendly
event is inspired by ancient Asian practices.
Attendees write their hopes and dreams or
letters to loved ones on their lanterns. Then
they release the lanterns and watch them drift
softly into the water. In addition to the lanterns,
live music and food are available on-site for
purchase. 4-9 pm; $25.99-$55.99. Liberty State
Park, Jersey City. waterlanternfestival.com.
Music
Rammstein
➤ Sept 6 Rammstein promises that its North
American tour is going to be an extreme spectacle,
and the rock group is coming to Jersey.
7 pm; $59.50-$149.50. MetLife Stadium, East
Rutherford. metlifestadium.com.
My Chemical Romance
➤ Sept 20-21 Iconic punk rock band My Chemical
Romance, saviors of the broken, beaten and
damned, is returning to its hometown 20 years
after its debut album, I Brought You My Bullets,
You Brought Me Your Love. 8 pm; $100-$856.30.
Prudential Center, Newark. prucenter.com.
Earth, Iceage
➤ Sept 22 Earth, an experimental rock band
from Washington, and Iceage, a Danish punk
rock group, are teaming up at Jersey City’s
picturesque White Eagle Hall. 8 pm; $25. White
Eagle Hall, Jersey City. whiteeaglehalljc.com.
Jenny Lewis
➤ Sept 23 Musician Jenny Lewis is well known
as the lead singer and guitarist of the indie rock
band Rilo Kiley. Most recently, she showed off
her solo talents as an opening act for Harry
Styles’s North American Love on Tour. Catch
her solo again at the Stone Pony this month. 7
pm; $39.50-$45. The Stone Pony, Asbury Park.
stoneponyonline.com.
Special Events
Latin Plug Awards
➤ Sept 14 These awards honor influential
Latin entertainers with live performances and
guest appearances. 8 pm; $80-$155. Prudential
Center, Newark. prucenter.com.
Stage
One Slight Hitch
➤ Sept 13-Oct 15 This comedic play, written
by Lewis Black, follows the Coleman family
on the day of their oldest daughter’s backyard
wedding. The show promises to be relatable,
funny and heartful. Showtimes vary; $74.50-
$84.50. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton.
hhplayhouse.com.
The Wolves
➤ Sept 17-Oct 16 This thriller follows nine
young women on a competitive high school
soccer team during its nationals competition.
The teens are billed as relatable and resilient
warriors throughout a plot centered on life, love
and loss on and off the pitch. Showtimes vary;
$35-$60. McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton.
mccarter.org.
Benefits & Fundraisers
Joey’s Fund Charity Classic Car Show
➤ Sept 18 The eighth annual charity car show showcases unique cars to
help parents who are struggling with caring for children who suffer from
life-threatening illnesses. Joey’s Fund understands the emotional and
financial toll it takes and tries to pay it forward. Those who wish to be in
the car show can register their vehicle online. 11 Am-4 pm. Closter Plaza,
Closter. joeyscharityfund.org.
Tricky Tray Fun Night Fundraiser
➤ Sept 22 This third annual fundraiser event is a community celebration
in honor of the late Alex Sebahie, a member of Paterson’s wresting community.
The event raises scholarship funds for athletes, their families and
schools that are struggling financially. 6-10 pm. Brownstone Banquet Hall,
Paterson. alexsebahie.org.
Janine Hee Memorial Foundation Fundraiser
➤ Sept 24 The second annual fundraising event is offering fantastic food,
friendship, silent auctions, prizes and dancing with DJ Jimmy Mulholland.
Proceeds go toward raising scholarship funds for students at Paul VI High
School, as well as other philanthropic causes. 6 pm. Scarpinato’s Cucina and
Catering, Washington Township. janineheememorialfund.org.
Sammy’s Hope Seventh Annual Charity Golf Outing
➤ Sept 28 Enjoy a day of golf with an open bar, food, prizes, raffle baskets
and a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds go directly toward funding care and medical
expenses for animals at Sammy Hope’s Animal Welfare & Adoption Center
in Sayreville. Sammy’s Hope is a nonprofit animal-welfare organization
that aims to find homes for strays in New Jersey. 8 Am-4 pm. Royce Brook
Golf Club, Hillsborough. golfinvite.net/sammyshope.
Schedules may change; call or check the venue’s website to verify event information.
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