things to do
Jul 13–23
The whole family will enjoy entertainment under the stars with the “Plays in the Park” production of Hairspray, the hit musical that inspired a major motion picture, at Roosevelt Park in Edison, 8:30 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. Tickets: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors 60 and over, free for children 12 and under. Call 732.548.2884 or visit playsin thepark.com for additional information.
Jul 23
Take a trip down memory lane with Glen Burtnik & Friends as they perform their Jersey Beatles Bash, with songs from Revolver on the album’s 45th anniversary, at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, 8 p.m. Songs include “Eleanor Rigby,” “Got to Get You into My Life,” “Taxman,” “Tomorrow Never Knows,” “Yellow Submarine” and more. Tickets: $20–$45 . Call 732.246.7469 or visit statetheatrenj.org to learn more.
Jul 29–30
Take the kids to see the Annual Conservatory Concert “new voices of 2011”: i’ll Take Manhattan, at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn. You’ll enjoy a night of entertainment with this musical review, which showcases 120 of the state’s most talented young performers. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $22.50–$42.50 . To find out more, call 973.376.4343 or visit papermill.org.
courtesy of QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
left: Idaherma Williams exhibition. right: Martin Tremarco Photography
Jul 29–31
Experience a one-of-a-kind event at the 29th annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning at the Solberg Airport in Readington. Take flight in one of 125 balloons, be amazed as Jennifer the Cannon Lady shoots out of the 27-foot barrel of a truckmounted cannon, hear various groups in concert including Barenaked Ladies, Disney’s Mitchel Musso and Meat Loaf, participate in a 5K, watch the spectacular fireworks show, visit more than 200 crafters and vendors and more! General Admission: $17–$30 for adults, $7–$15 for children, free for children ages three and under. Call 973.882.5464 or visit balloonfestival. com to find out more.
Aug 1–7
Perfect for the entire family, the Middlesex County Fair at the intersection of Cranbury Road and Fern Road in East Brunswick offers a fun-filled day, complete with rides, games, contests, mouth-watering food, free shows, shopping and fireworks (on August 2). Fair hours: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $6 for adults, $4 for seniors 65 and older, $1 for children ages 3–12, free for children under 3. For additional information, call 732.257.8858 or visit middlesexcountyfair.org.
Aug 3–13
Edison’s outdoor theater company “Plays in the Park” will per form Godspell, a play based on the gospel according to St. Matthew and filled with well-known songs like “Day by Day,” at Roosevelt Park. Shows begin at 8:30 p.m, Mondays through Saturdays. Tickets: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors 60 and over, free for children 12 and under. Call 732.548.2884 or visit playsinthepark. com for additional information.
Aug 11–13
According to Chris Rock, “If Steven Wright, Mos Def and Dave Chappelle had a baby, that would be disgusting, but he would sound like Hannibal Buress. The funniest young comic I’ve seen in years.” Get your laugh on with Buress at Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick, 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: $20 . For more information, call 732.545.HAHA (4242) or visit stressfactory.com.
tem’s Annual Golf Classic at The Ridge at Back Brook in Ringoes. Registration and brunch begin at 9 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. and a reception and dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets: $750 per golfer. For more information, call 732.745.8542 or visit saintpetershcs.com.
Sept 24
Take advantage of this opportunity to visit Thomas Edison National Historic Park in West Orange free on National Public Lands Day! Once inside, stop in the recently opened laboratory complex, explore the Glenmont estate and take in a ranger-led program, such as a tour of the chemistry building and a phonograph demonstration. To learn more, call 973.736.0550, ext. 11, or visit nps.gov/edis/index.htm.
Send event listings to: Middlesex Health & Life, 110 S u m m i t Ave n u e, Mo nt va l e, NJ 076 4 5 ; o r e-mail us at thingstodo@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number that will be published. Share events online by clicking the “Submit an Event” link below the Community Calendar at middlesexhealthandlife.com.
Sept 3
Join one of today’s most widely celebrated country music superstars, Trace Adkins, at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, 7 p.m. He has had more than 20 singles on the Billboard country music charts and continues to thrill audiences around the globe. Tickets: $39.50 . To learn more, call 732.238.5500 or visit starlandballroom.com.
Sept 12
Play a round at the Saint Peter’s Healthcare Sys-
High fliers: You can hear musical artists Barenaked Ladies, Mitchel Musso and Meat Loaf at the Festival of Ballooning, July 29–31.
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