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SUMMARY:NJ BALLET: SLEEPING BEAUTY - A SENSORY FRIENDLY THEATER PERFORMANCE
DESCRIPTION:NJ Ballet: Sleeping BeautyA Sensory Friendly Theater Performanceat UCPAC’s Main Stage\nSupported in part by funding from the Union County Board of County Commissioners and the NJEDA’s A.R.T. Phase II Grant Program\nSunday\, April 12\nDoors: 1 PM\nShow: 2 PM\nTickets: $8\n \nNJ Ballet’s Sensory Friendly Theatre performance of “Sleeping Beauty” is specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Learn more about Sensory Friendly Theatre events.\nNew Jersey (NJ) Ballet invites you to a sensory friendly performance of the timeless fairytale “Sleeping Beauty\,” set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. This enchanting story follows Princess Aurora\, who is placed under a spell and awakened by true love’s kiss. \nThis specially adapted performance is thoughtfully designed to create a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families. With adjusted lighting and sound levels\, a relaxed atmosphere\, and flexible seating options\, audiences can experience the beauty of classical ballet in a comfortable and inclusive setting. \nA radiant showcase of classical dance\, “Sleeping Beauty” offers sweeping choreography\, beloved music\, and a magical story—creating a breathtaking and accessible experience for audiences of all ages. \nWhat to expect at a Sensory Friendly Theatre Performance: \n\nEach performance runs 60 minutes from start to finish\, with no intermission.\nSeating is general admission; a limited number of tickets will be sold to maintain a comfortably-sized audience.\nLights will remain on at 25% brightness inside the theater auditorium during the entire performance.\nSound volume will be lowered and remain constant to prevent abrupt\, jarring sounds.\n \n \n \n \n \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/nj-ballet-sleeping-beauty-sft/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Sensory Friendly Theater
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SUMMARY:CHRIS FUNK - REDEFINING WONDER
DESCRIPTION:Chris Funk – Redefining Wonder\nSunday\, April 19\nDoors: 2 PM\nShow: 3 PM\nUCPAC’s Main Stage\nTickets: $36-$56 (All in Pricing)\nChildren Ages 14 & Under: $24-$46 (All in Pricing)\nRecommended for ages 6 and up.\n\nChris Funk’s “Redefining Wonder” is an engaging multimedia experience that will have your family talking and scratching their heads for years to come. Finally\, a MAGIC SHOW WITH LIVE MUSIC! Chris has pioneered the use of instruments like the violin\, guitar\, sax and more into his illusions.  \nChris’ parents wanted him to be a musician\, but he wanted to be a magician. In “Redefining Wonder\,” he combines his love for music and magic in a show unlike any other. Whether it’s a violin concerto to a magical dancing sheet of music to impossibly suspending various instruments on stage\, you’ve never seen anything quite like it. With a live-feed camera and interactive videos to bring audiences up onstage and into the action\, Chris Funk’s “Redefining Wonder” is a show your whole family will love!  \nFrom NBC’s “America’s Got Talent\,” the CW’s “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” and “Masters of Illusion\,” Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen\,” and Syfy’s “Wizard Wars\,” Chris’ unique approach to magic has delighted audiences at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood\, Venetian\, Mandalay Bay\, Rio\, and Tropicana casinos as well as residencies at Disney. In addition to his own touring\, Chris has starred in the major touring magic production “Masters of Illusion LIVE.” His performances have earned him standing ovations and a reputation for excellence.  \nAMERICA’S GOT TALENT – SIMON COWELL: “BEST MAGICIAN we’ve had on the show so far! I’ve NEVER seen anything like that!”   \nDISNEY: “Absolutely FANTASTIC!” \nPENN & TELLER: “There’s a WILDNESS and beauty to Chris Funk’s daft and funny presence that we – and the audiences we’ve seen him with – find ENTHRALLING.” \n \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/chris-funk/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,Family
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SUMMARY:EARTH DAY STORY TIME: TINY HANDS\, BIG PLANET - FREE
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Story Time: Tiny Hands\, Big Planet\nMonday\, April 20\nDoors: 9 AM\nStory Time: 10 AM\nTickets: FREE (Registration Required)\n \nUCPAC and New Jersey Clean Communities invite children in grades Pre-K – 3 and their families to celebrate Earth Day! \nJoin us for story time with classic books about conserving and enjoying our beautiful planet\, read by community leaders. \nPages from the books will be projected onto our screen\, as well as read aloud.  \nAttendees will receive a free souvenir to take home! \nAdmission is free; registration is required. \n \n(Teachers who would like to arrange a field trip to this event should call Lynn Patmalnee at 732-499-0441 x1525 or fill out our Group Sales form to register their class.) \n\n \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/earth-day/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family
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SUMMARY:SHINING STARS CELEBRATE THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK
DESCRIPTION:Shining Stars Celebrate the American Songbook\nFriday\, May 1\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nTickets: $19 – $46 (All in Pricing)\n \nCome and celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America as the Shining Stars present “The American Songbook” featuring hit songs from America’s music legends from across the decades. \nThe Shining Stars\, a talented cast of performers with special needs whose energy and passion light up the stage\, have played to large audiences at UCPAC since 2019. \nCelebrating their 14th year\, Shining Stars Network is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization that creates opportunities in the performing arts for individuals with special needs. Come and join us for a night of fun\, inclusion and great performances. It’s a show you won’t want to miss! \n \n \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/shining-stars-american-songbook/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Family
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SUMMARY:JEFF BOYER'S BIG BUBBLE BONANZA 2026 - SFT
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza 2026\nSensory-Friendly Performance At UCPAC’s Main Stage\nSupported in part by funding from the Union County Board of County Commissioners and the NJEDA’s A.R.T. Phase II Grant Program\nSunday\, May 3\nDoors: 1 PM\nShow: 2 PM\n \nThis sensory friendly performance of “Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza” 2026 is specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Learn more about UCPAC’s Sensory-Friendly Theatre performances. \n“Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza” sensory friendly show is back again by popular demand in 2026! See the newest\, funniest\, zany spectacular from world-famous\, Guinness Book of World Records-holding\, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer\, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair: “Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza” 2026! \nBubble rainbows with people inside. Audience members making volcano bubbles! Gigantic bubbles that blow their own bubbles? \nMixing comedy\, music\, and interactive bubble-magic\, Jeff engages and delights audiences of all ages. It’s a sensory-friendly bubble extravaganza for the whole family! \nAbout Jeff Boyer\, star of Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza 2026\nJeff Boyer is an internationally acclaimed pioneer of highly interactive community-based bubble performance. A variety artist with over 25 years of entertainment experience\, specializing in inclusion and diversity performance\, he seamlessly engages audiences beyond language\, cultural\, age\, and ability barriers. His dynamic style galvanizes communities. Jeff began creating bubble shows in 2005. His experience with school groups led him to raise audience participation to a new level. The evolution of this unique inclusiveness and interactive art separates Bubble Trouble from other bubble shows\, thrills audiences and builds lasting community. Be a part of this uniquely interactive show where the audience participates in the creation of art. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this special sensory-friendly performance of Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza! Our last show with Jeff sold out\, so don’t wait – get your tickets today! \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/jeff-boyers-big-bubble-bonanza-2026-sft/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Sensory Friendly Theater
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