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SUMMARY:I. JOSEPH HYATT CLASSIC FILM SERIES PRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series Presentation – Sons of the Desert\nSunday\, September 7\nDoors: 2 PM\nRemarks & Plaque Dedication: 2:30 PM\nFilm: 3 PM\nFree to the Public\n \nThe Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Board of Trustees\, staff and volunteers are proud to honor the legacy of lifelong Board Member\, author\, historian\, and film enthusiast I. Joseph “Irv” Hyatt with the renaming of its beloved classic film series. The 35mm and 16mm film series will now be known as the I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series\, recognizing Hyatt’s remarkable contributions to UCPAC and his dedication to preserving and sharing the magic of classic cinema for over two decades. The afternoon will feature a naming ceremony and plaque dedication at 2 PM\, followed by a screening of one of Hyatt’s favorite films Laurel and Hardy’s “Sons of the Desert” (1933) in 35mm. \nA lifelong resident of Woodbridge\, Hyatt was an entertainment archeologist/author who was best known for his work on the 2011 documentary “Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic.” He authored over 30 books about film and was creator of the 2018 documentary “Hollywood Victory Caravan – A Star Spangled Story.” Hyatt was a member of the Sons of the Desert – the International Laurel and Hardy Society\, as well as the Rahway Retired Men’s Club\, and served on the boards of the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) and the Historical Association of Woodbridge Township. \n \n \n \n \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/i-joseph-hyatt-classic-film-series-presentation-sons-of-the-desert/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103206
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171334Z
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SUMMARY:LA BAMBA IN 35MM WITH LATIN ROCK/POP DANCE PARTY
DESCRIPTION:La Bamba in 35mm\nThursday\, September 18\nDoors: 6 PMShow: 7 PM\nTickets: $17 in advance/ $22 day of show (All In Pricing)\n\nUCPAC marks Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of “La Bamba” in 35mm.  \nStarring Lou Diamond Phillips as Richie Valens\, “La Bamba” tells the story of the brief life of the young American Chicano star who influenced Latino rockers like Carlos Santana and Los Lobos. Valens is best known for his rock n’ roll adaption of the classic Mexican folk song “La Bomba.”  \nThe film’s cast includes Esai Morales\, Rosanna DeSoto\, Elizabeth Peña\, Danielle von Zerneck\, and Joe Pantoliano. Musicians of note seen in “La Bamba” include Brian Setzer as Eddie Cochran\, Marshall Crenshaw as Buddy Holly\, and Los Lobos\, who performed all of Valens’ songs in the movie at Valens’ family’s request. Other cameos in the film include Connie Valenzuela\, Richie Valens’ mother. \nAt just 17 years old\, Valens sadly passed away in a 1959 plane crash that also took the lives of Buddy Holly\, the Big Bopper\, and the pilot\, Roger Peterson. The incident was the inspiration for singer/songwriter Don McClean’s 70s classic “American Pie” and became known as “the day the music died\,” but the songs Valens left behind will live forever. \nJoin us on UCPAC’s Main Stage after “La Bamba” for a dance party celebrating Valens’ music and other Latin rock and pop hits by the artists he inspired!  \nThis screening of “La Bamba” (Rated PG-13) is part of the I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series. Get your tickets today! \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/la-bamba/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:35mm Classic Film Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103206
CREATED:20250708T201322Z
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SUMMARY:THE URBAN LEGENDS OF COMEDY TOUR
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Legends of Comedy Tour\nFeaturing Talent\, Ed Lover\, and Joe Clair\nWith Julio Diaz\, Ambur James\, GL Douglas\, and Just Ray\nHosted by Miss Jones with DJ Ty-Brand\nSaturday\, September 20\nDoors: 7 PM\nShow: 8 PM\nTickets: $36-$83 (All-In Pricing)\n \nGet ready for some legendary laughs at the Urban Legends of Comedy Tour! This powerhouse lineup features comedy heavyweights Talent\, Ed Lover\, and Joe Clair\, alongside rising stars Julio Diaz\, Ambur James\, GL Douglas\, and Just Ray\, with the iconic Miss Jones hosting the night! DJ Ty-Brand will be spinning too. This is a show you do not want to miss! \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/the-urban-legends-of-comedy-tour/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T203000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! DISNEY'S ENCANTO - A SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:Disney’s Encanto – A Sensory Friendly Movie Experience at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nFunded by the Union County Board of County Commissioners\nFriday\, September 26\nTickets: $5 (All-In Pricing)\nDoors: 6 PM\nFilm: 7 PM\nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\n \nUCPAC’s Sensory Friendly Theatre movie screening of Disney’s “Encanto” is a digital presentation specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Learn more about Sensory Friendly Theatre events.\n“The miracle is not some magic that you’ve got – the miracle is you.” Bring the whole family to experience the magic of Disney’s “Encanto!” \nDisney’s “Encanto” follows a multigenerational Colombian family\, the Madrigals\, led by a matriarch whose children and grandchildren—except for Mirabel Madrigal—receive magical gifts from a miracle\, which they use to help the people in their rural community\, called the Encanto. When Mirabel learns that the family is losing their magic\, she sets out to find out why and save her family and house. Starring the voices of Stephanie Beatriz\, María Cecilia Botero\, John Leguizamo\, Mauro Castillo [es]\, Jessica Darrow\, Angie Cepeda\, Carolina Gaitán\, Diane Guerrero\, and Wilmer Valderrama\, with Rhenzy Feliz\, Ravi Cabot-Conyers\, Adassa\, and Maluma in additional roles. \n“‘Encanto’ has been visualized with a vivacious naturalistic glow (swirling flower petals\, eye-candy pastels) that\, at moments\, is nearly psychedelic.” –Variety \nBillboard’s Leila Cobo stated “Colombia is “finally seen and not just heard” via Encanto. Cobo praised the film for not homogenizing all of the Latin American countries in the manner U.S. media has generally been\, instead accurately depicting the culture unique to Colombia: “from accents to outfits to minute details like the hand-painted tableware\, the embroidered dresses\, the food\, the many colors of our skin\, even the animals – including the ubiquitous toucan and the yellow butterflies that are synonymous with García Márquez.” \nWatch the Trailer\n \nWhat to expect at a Sensory Friendly Theatre Movie Experience: \n\nMovie will run its full length without 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/disneys-encanto-sensory-friendly/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T220000
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CREATED:20250605T180515Z
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SUMMARY:TITO PUENTE JR. WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAVID CEDEÑO & HIS ORCHESTRA
DESCRIPTION:Tito Puente Jr.\nwith Special Guest David Cedeño & His Orchestra\nSaturday\, September 27\nDoors: 7 PM\nShow: 8 PM\nTickets: $41 – $63 (All In Pricing)\nSpecial gift from Tito: Use code TITO at checkout for $10 off your tickets!\n \nJoin us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special performance by Tito Puente Jr. presented in partnership with Crossroads! David Cedeño and his orchestra will open the show. \nThe comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks\, his joy\, and his music. \nThe younger Puente is on a passionate mission\, determined to nurture the musical legacy left by his father. He refuses to let his father become a distant memory. “He was just too vibrant\, too exciting. There was magic in the music my father made. It made people happy all over the world.” \nHe has found captive audiences who echo his passion. Crowds lured to a venue by the father are returning to see the son and to once again participate in the high voltage celebration that takes place on stage. \nTito Puente\, Jr. has become an audience favorite in casinos\, performing arts centers\, symphony halls and jazz festivals worldwide. His 2004 album\, “In My Father’s Shoes” featured the classic Puente titles and was spun into a BET Jazz television special of the same name. He was seen in a tribute to his father’s music on NBC’s two hour special–“The Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem.” He has also appeared on the ABC soap opera hit “One Life to Live” in performance with his big band.  His symphony appearances include Dallas\, San Antonio\, Colorado\, South Bend\, the Palm Desert Symphony and the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by the late Marvin Hamlisch. \nSpecial guest David Cedeño is a New Jersey based\, internationally known musician. With his orchestra\, he plays Latin salsa\, Latin jazz\, merengue\, and more! He has had worldwide hits with his versions of popular American songs done with a salsa beat\, including “Lady in Red\,” “Somewhere\,” and “Sealed with a Kiss.” \nMake your evening even more fun by enjoying some great food before the show! Stop by Alfonso’s Catering food truck\, which will be parked outside of our Main Stage at 1600 Irving Street from 7 PM to 9 PM. The celebration starts early in town with the Rahway Special Improvement District’s No Sin Mi Bocadillo\, a small bites street food stroll from 1 PM – 4 PM on September 27 and 28 and music in Arts District Park from 1 PM until 8 PM.   \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \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/tito-puente-jr/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250620T230256Z
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SUMMARY:NOCHE FLAMENCA - SEARCHING FOR GOYA
DESCRIPTION:Noche Flamenca “Searching for Goya”\nSunday\, September 28\nDoors: 4 PM\nShow: 5 PM\nTickets: $36-$51 (All in Pricing)Children & Students 21 and Under With ID: $12 (All In Pricing)\n \nNoche Flamenca is an award-winning company of dancers\, singers\, and musicians whose mastery of flamenco stretches the boundaries of the art form. Conceived and directed by artistic director Martín Santangelo\, who choreographed the show with Bessie Award-winning principal dancer Soledad Barrio\, “Searching for Goya” brings to life the extraordinary art of Francisco de Goya through the language of flamenco. \nThe production reveals Goya’s scorching political criticisms and his penetrating examinations of the human condition. Mark MacDonald\, curator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Goya expert\, is the artistic consultant for the show. \n“Searching for Goya” consists of approximately 10-12 vignettes inspired by Francisco de Goya’s paintings. The show features original music\, wardrobe and lighting design as well as original mask design by world-renowned artist Mary Frank. \n“Searching For Goya” includes interpretations of works such as: “Los Ensacados\,” “Disparate Desordenado\,” “Disparate Ridículo\,” “Disparate Pobre\,” “El Quitasol\,” “Disparate Puntual\,” Lluvia de Toros\,” “Las Camas de la Muerte\,” “Temeridad de Martincho en la Plaza de Zaragoza\,” “El Diestrísimo Estudiante de Falces\,” “Embozado Burla al Toro con sus Quiebros\,” “Duelo a Garrotazos\,” “La Romería de San Isidro\,” “El entierro de la Sardina\,” “Perro Semihundido\,” and “Dos Personajes Asomándose a una Salida Luminosa\,” among others. \nGoya’s work explores the human condition in ways that resonate deeply within the flamenco world\, unveiling the complexities and contradictions that exist within us and capturing the beauty and horrors that make us who we are. \nAbout Noche Flamenca \nFormed in 1993 by Santangelo and Barrio\, Noche Flamenca has toured throughout the globe\, including regular seasons in New York City\, and performances in North and South America\, Europe\, and Australia. Hailed by critics for its transcendent and deeply emotional performances\, Noche Flamenca has successfully brought to the stage the essence\, purity and integrity of one of the world’s most complex and mysterious art forms\, through a diverse theatrical body of work that expresses a rigorous\, spell-binding aesthetic that exceeds the highest artistic expectations. \nThrough its live performances\, Noche Flamenca strives to captivate its audiences and to evoke in them the vivid and expansive sea of passion and emotion that is flamenco. \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \nCome early to enjoy the Rahway Special Improvement District’s No Sin Mi Bocadillo\, a small bites street food stroll from 1 PM – 4 PM on September 27 and 28 and music in Arts District Park\, right across from UCPAC’s Main Stage from 1 PM until 8 PM.   \n \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events \nPhoto credit: Jim Coleman
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/noche-flamenca/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet/Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250822T181503Z
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SUMMARY:FLIGHT NIGHT: A NIGHT OF DRINK FLIGHTS & TASTY BITES UNDER MUSEUM OF THE MOON TO BENEFIT UNION COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
DESCRIPTION:Flight Night:\nA Night of Drink Flights & Tasty Bites\nUnder Museum of the Moon\nTo Benefit Union County Performing Arts Center\nFriday\, October 3\n6 PM – 9 PM\nTickets: $100 VIP / $75 General Admission\n \nJoin us for Flight Night Under Museum of the Moon! UCPAC’s annual Flight Night fundraising event returns\, this time at our historic Main Stage theater located at 1601 Irving Street. The theme of this year’s event is Fly Me to the Moon as the event will take place under a luminous\, 23-ft. diameter sculpture created by UK artist Luke Jerram. The Museum of the Moon sculpture will be suspended in mid-air over the Orchestra section in our 1\,300 seat theater. Featuring drink flights and tasty bites\, event highlights include: \n\nChoose from over 10 beverage stations to curate your own drink flights of beer\, wine\, bourbon\, and other fine spirits\nSavor an array of tasty moon-inspired bites provided by local Rahway restaurant\, Fork.\nPreview Museum of the Moon the night before the Festival of the Moon opens\nEnjoy an unforgettable atmosphere with our groovy\, space-inspired soundtrack throughout the evening. From Deodato to David Matthews\, the music will elevate your orbit as you explore the Museum of the Moon installation.\n\nSupport our nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer programming that is educational\, affordable and serves our diverse community. General Admission tickets are $75 per person; VIP tickets are $100 each and grant access to our historic stage for an exclusive moon viewing experience. \nBeer\, Wine and Spirits proudly sponsored by Witty’s Fine Wine & Liquors. Become a Sponsor for exclusive benefits!\nSponsored by Witty’s Fine Wine & Liquors\, Merck\, Bella Kind\, the UCPAC Board of Trustees\, Northfield Bank\, The Watt Hotel\, Mr. B Printing\, and Wizdom Media  \nDon’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime party – get tickets for Flight Night Under Museum of the Moon today! \n \n  \nSponsor This Event! \nUCPAC is offering two sponsorship opportunities designed to highlight your business while supporting the arts and community: \nCulinary Companion Sponsor – $1\,000 \nKey Benefits: \n\nProminent name inclusion on promotional materials (program\, posters\, flyers\, banners\, website\, social media)\nRecognition in social media posts thanking your sponsorship\nVerbal acknowledgment during the event\n\nTickets & Event Perks: \n\n4 complimentary tickets to the event\nPlacement of your company logo at the event\n\nCraft Brew Sponsor – $500 \nKey Benefits: \n\nName inclusion on select promotional materials (program\, social media)\nRecognition in social media posts thanking your sponsorship\nVerbal acknowledgment during the event\n\nTickets & Event Perks: \n\n2 complimentary tickets to the event\nDisplay of your company name at the event venue\n\nYour sponsorship not only gives your business visibility with a diverse and engaged audience\, but it also demonstrates your commitment to strengthening our community through the arts. \nAbout Museum of the Moon \n \n \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/flight-night-fundraiser/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250702T191710Z
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SUMMARY:NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY: MOONRISE: A CELESTIAL CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey Symphony: Moonrise: A Celestial Celebration\nSaturday\, October 4\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nTickets: $41-$83 (All In Pricing)\nStudents with ID: $22 (All In Pricing)\n \nIn honor of Museum of the Moon landing at Union County Performing Arts Center’s Main Stage\, the New Jersey Symphony presents a captivating evening of orchestral music celebrating our celestial neighbor. From orchestral masterworks like Claude Debussy’s “Claire de Lune” and Jessie Montgomery’s “Starburst” to popular favorites like Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade” and music from “Moonstruck” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\,” this program\, conducted by New Jersey Symphony Conducting Fellow Gregory D. McDaniel\, has something for everyone! \nBefore the concert\, make sure to visit the lantern lit Moonlit Market starting at 6 PM in Rahway! This outdoor market opens as the sun sets and will feature various local artists and craftspeople selling fine art\, handmade crafts\, unique\, and artisan goods. Expect to find curious\, whimsical\, and one-of-a-kind items for sale. You won’t find anything mass produced here. For more info visit rahwaymoonfest.com/night-market \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/new-jersey-symphony-moonrise/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250603T160005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174355Z
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SUMMARY:SING (DIGITAL PRESENTATION) WITH KARAOKE
DESCRIPTION:Sing (Digital Presention) – Rated PG\nSunday\, October 5\nDoors: 2 PM\nShow: 3 PM\nTickets: $16 Adult / $10 Child (12 & Under) (All In Pricing)\n \nLike the Moon Theater in “Sing”\, UCPAC’s Main Stage is a historic theater where families have enjoyed entertainment together since the 1920s. Come make new memories with your loved ones or relive your own when our theater becomes the Moon Theater for one night only! Come sing karaoke in our café and enjoy other immersive surprises during this very special presentation of “Sing!” \n“When I was six years old\, I saw the most incredible show. And from that moment on\, I was hooked. It was like my destiny. Of course\, it wasn’t easy. My dad\, he worked night and day for thirty years so I could buy this place.” – Buster Moon  \nKoala Buster Moon’s childhood dream came true\, but as a grown-up\, he’s on the verge of losing everything he wanted and his father worked so hard for. To save his beloved hometown theater\, Buster decides to host a singing competition and attracts a memorable group of contestants: a shy elephant with a powerhouse voice\, a punk-rock porcupine\, and a soulful gorilla\, just to name a few! \nVoiced by Matthew McConaughey\, Resse Witherspoon\, Scarlett Johansson\, Taron Egerton\, Tori Kelly\, and Seth McFarlane\, “Sing” is both hilarious and heartfelt and can be enjoyed by kids of all ages\, so “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing”- bring the whole gang to see “Sing!” \n \n \nGet Ready for “Sing!”\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/sing/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250701T185606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T212310Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM OF THE MOON FREE GUIDED TOURS FOR SENIORS (55+)
DESCRIPTION:Museum of the Moon Free Guided Tour for Seniors (55+)\nTuesday\, October 7\nTimes:\n10 AM – 11 AM\n11 AM – 12 PM\nTickets Are FREE But Must Be Reserved\n \nExperience Museum of the Moon inside our magnificent Main Stage. Take a deeper dive into learning about this impressive artwork and the inspiration behind it – the Moon\, Earth’s only natural satellite! This experience is geared towards senior group visits. Reservations are required. \nBefore you enter\, be sure to enjoy the poster exhibit developed by the National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The traveling exhibition is made possible by the support of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos\, Joe Clark\, Bruce R. McCaw Family Foundation\, the Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences\, John and Susann Norton\, and Gregory D. and Jennifer Walston Johnson. \n \nPhoto (c) twobytwo \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/museum-of-the-moon-seniors-oct-7/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon,Museum of the Moon,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250701T182254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T212410Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM OF THE MOON TIMED ENTRY TICKET
DESCRIPTION:Museum of the Moon Timed Entry Ticket\nTuesday\, October 7\nTimes: Entry every 30 minutes from 4 PM – 7:30 PM\nTickets Are FREE But Must Be Reserved\n \nExperience Museum of the Moon inside our magnificent Main Stage. Marvel at this massive installation of lunar imagery\, moonlight and surround sound composition by award-winning composer Dan Jones. The 23-foot-wide moon installation features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface\, is internally lit\, and is accompanied by a 30-minute soundtrack for an immersive experience. \nBefore you enter\, be sure to enjoy the poster exhibit developed by the National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The traveling exhibition is made possible by the support of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos\, Joe Clark\, Bruce R. McCaw Family Foundation\, the Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences\, John and Susann Norton\, and Gregory D. and Jennifer Walston Johnson. \n \nPhoto (c) twobytwo \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/museum-of-the-moon-timed-entry-10-7/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:moon,Museum of the Moon,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250701T185326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T212902Z
UID:16957-1759917600-1759924800@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM OF THE MOON FREE GUIDED TOURS FOR SENIORS (55+)
DESCRIPTION:Museum of the Moon Free Guided Tours for Seniors (55+)\nWednesday\, October 8\nTimes:\n10 AM – 11 AM\n11 AM – 12 PM\nTickets Are FREE But Must Be Reserved\n \nExperience Museum of the Moon inside our magnificent Main Stage. Take a deeper dive into learning about this impressive artwork and the inspiration behind it – the Moon\, Earth’s only natural satellite! This experience is geared towards senior group visits. Reservations are required. \nBefore you enter\, be sure to enjoy the poster exhibit developed by the National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The traveling exhibition is made possible by the support of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos\, Joe Clark\, Bruce R. McCaw Family Foundation\, the Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences\, John and Susann Norton\, and Gregory D. and Jennifer Walston Johnson. \n \nPhoto (c) twobytwo \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/museum-of-the-moon-seniors-oct-8/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:moon,Museum of the Moon,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250716T214749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T211622Z
UID:17414-1759924800-1759939200@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:STORIES OF A LIFETIME UNDER THE MOON - SENIOR WRITING WORKSHOP - UCPAC LEGACY ARTS CLUB
DESCRIPTION:Stories of a Lifetime Under the Moon\nA Senior Writing Workshop Presented by the UCPAC Legacy Arts Club\nWednesday\, October 8\nNoon – 4 PM\nFree to New Jersey Seniors Age 55+! Registration Required.\n \nAre you a senior (age 55+) in New Jersey eager to connect with your community\, share your experiences\, and explore your creative side? You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) proudly presents a unique one-day workshop titled “Stories of a Lifetime Under the Moon.” You will participate in a variety of writing exercises to create a biographical\, or fictional\, two-minute monologue around your interpretation or favorite memory of the moon. You will learn how to craft an active story through dialogue with professional instructors guiding you.  \nThe four-hour workshop will culminate in a reading of each writer’s story beneath Museum of the Moon\, an international touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Museum of the Moon is a 23-foot-wide internally lit moon installation featuring detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface that will be suspended in mid-air inside UCPAC’s Main Stage! \nYour journey\, your words. Here’s what some of our past participants have said about “Stories of a Lifetime”: \n“This workshop pushed me out of my comfort zone (but gently) to help me tell my story that has long been in my heart but never written down.”\n“The workshop helped spark wonderful memories and inspired me to write more.”\n“The workshop gave me the insight I needed to push from within myself.”\n“Knowledge is golden. Sharing is great. We are not alone.” \nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore the art of storytelling and create a moonlit memory to treasure. \n \n \n \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/stories-of-a-lifetime-under-the-moon/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon,Senior Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250701T182926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T213341Z
UID:16944-1759939200-1759953600@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM OF THE MOON TIMED ENTRY TICKET
DESCRIPTION:Museum of the Moon Timed Entry Ticket\nWednesday\, October 8\nTimes: Entry every 30 minutes from 4 PM – 7:30 PM\nTickets Are FREE But Must Be Reserved\n \nExperience Museum of the Moon inside our magnificent Main Stage. Marvel at this massive installation of lunar imagery\, moonlight and surround sound composition by award-winning composer Dan Jones. The 23-foot-wide moon installation features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface\, is internally lit\, and is accompanied by a 30-minute soundtrack for an immersive experience. \nBefore you enter\, be sure to enjoy the poster exhibit developed by the National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The traveling exhibition is made possible by the support of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos\, Joe Clark\, Bruce R. McCaw Family Foundation\, the Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences\, John and Susann Norton\, and Gregory D. and Jennifer Walston Johnson. \n \nPhoto (c) twobytwo \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/museum-of-the-moon-timed-entry-ticket-october-8/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:moon,Museum of the Moon,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250702T191446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174454Z
UID:16908-1760122800-1760130000@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:CHINESE CULTURE ARTS ASSOCIATION - DANCE · MOON
DESCRIPTION:Chinese Culture Arts Association – Dance · Moon\nFriday\, October 10\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nTickets: $36-$56 (All-In Pricing)\n\nInspired by the ethereal beauty of Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon\, “Dance · Moon\,” presented by Chinese Culture Arts Association\, is a poetic tribute to the moon’s quiet majesty and its timeless presence — transcending generations\, cultures\, and words. \nThis original gala interweaves classical and ethnic dance traditions — from the flowing elegance of Han dance and the grounded strength of Tibetan movement to the sweeping vitality of Mongolian rhythm and other rich cultural expressions. Each performance embodies a different phase of moonlight: gentle\, radiant\, mysterious\, and eternal. \nThrough the universal language of movement\, Chinese Culture Arts Association’s “Dance · Moon” invites audiences of all backgrounds to share in a night of wonder\, longing\, and reunion beneath the moon — where tradition meets contemporary artistry. \nChinese Culture Arts Association (CCAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in the New Jersey region. Our mission is to collaborate with our diverse community to promote Chinese culture through the arts.  Instructor\, Dongli Li has over 20 years of experience in Chinese classical and folk dance – serving as a dance teacher\, as well as a principal choreographer and production manager. She is a graduate of the Shenyang Conservatory of Music’s Dance College and was formerly an instructor at the Conservatory. \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/chinese-culture-arts-association/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250519T160049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174518Z
UID:16155-1760212800-1760220000@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:HEROES FOR GHOSTS - PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE
DESCRIPTION:Heroes for Ghosts – Pink Floyd Tribute\nSaturday\, October 11\nDoors: 7 PM\nShow: 8 PM\nTickets: $41 (All In Pricing)\n\nHeroes for Ghosts is a premier Pink Floyd tribute band renowned for their captivating performances and meticulous attention to detail. With a deep reverence for Pink Floyd’s timeless music\, the band creates an immersive experience that transports audiences through the iconic sounds\, visuals\, and atmosphere of the original legends. \nThese talented musicians masterfully recreate Pink Floyd’s signature style\, blending rich instrumentation\, evocative vocals\, and mesmerizing light shows. From the sprawling soundscapes of “Wish You Were Here” to the anthemic brilliance of “The Wall\,” Heroes for Ghosts delivers an unforgettable journey through Pink Floyd’s legendary catalog. \nHeroes for Ghosts doesn’t just perform Pink Floyd’s music; they honor its legacy\, creating a show that resonates with both lifelong fans and new listeners. What sets this band apart from other Pink Floyd tribute acts is their unique ability to bring together the raw energy of a club band with the polish and professionalism of a theater stage act\, creating an experience that has classic rock fans coming back over and over! \nTake a trip to “The Dark Side of the Moon” with Heroes for Ghosts – tickets are on sale now! \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/heroes-for-ghosts/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250602T191251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174544Z
UID:16364-1760277600-1760281200@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:ADA TWIST\, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS
DESCRIPTION:Ada Twist\, Scientist & Friends\nSunday\, October 12\nDoors: 1 PM\nShow: 2 PM\nVIP Tickets: $41 (All In Pricing)\nTickets: Adults $24 (All In Pricing)Children 12 and Under: $12 (All In Pricing)\n \nMs. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist’s curiosity can lead her to solve any problem. \nA fun musical based on the books “Rosie Revere\, Engineer;” “Iggy Peck\, Architect;” and “Ada Twist\, Scientist” by Andrea Beaty\, which spotlight the STEM curriculum (focusing on science\, technology\, engineering and math). \nCome when doors open at 1 PM to make a free Earth Science craft and receive a free  coloring book to take home! \n“Ada Twist\, Scientist & Friends” is written by Lauren Gunderson\, the most produced living playwright in the U.S. (book)\, Bree Lowdermilk (music)\, and Kait Kerrigan (lyrics)\, and based on the book series by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts. The original creative team includes direction by Peter Flynn\, choreography by Marcos Santana (Broadway:  Rocky\, Associate Choreographer)\, orchestrations by Lloyd Kikoler\, original music direction by Dan Garmon; set design by Anne Mundell\, and costume design by Jenifer Caprio.  \nCheck out TheaterWorksUSA’s family musical “Ada Twist\, Scientist & Friends!”\n \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \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/ada-twist/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250701T184050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T215457Z
UID:16948-1760457600-1760464800@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM OF THE MOON FREE TIMED ENTRY TICKET
DESCRIPTION:Museum of the Moon Timed Entry Ticket\nTuesday\, October 14\nTimes: Entry every 30 minutes from 4 PM – 5:30 PM\nTickets Are FREE But Must Be Reserved\n \nExperience Museum of the Moon inside our magnificent Main Stage. Marvel at this massive installation of lunar imagery\, moonlight and surround sound composition by award-winning composer Dan Jones. The 23-foot-wide moon installation features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface\, is internally lit\, and is accompanied by a 30-minute soundtrack for an immersive experience. \nBefore you enter\, be sure to enjoy the poster exhibit developed by the National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The traveling exhibition is made possible by the support of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos\, Joe Clark\, Bruce R. McCaw Family Foundation\, the Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences\, John and Susann Norton\, and Gregory D. and Jennifer Walston Johnson. \n \nPhoto (c) twobytwo \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/museum-of-the-moon-free-timed-entry-ticket-october-14/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:moon,Museum of the Moon,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250716T215038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T155549Z
UID:17396-1760461200-1760468400@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:STORIES OF A LIFETIME WRITING WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE - UCPAC LEGACY ARTS CLUB
DESCRIPTION:Stories of a Lifetime Writing Workshop for Seniors at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nCulminating Performance\nPresented by the UCPAC Legacy Arts Club\nTues. Oct 14 – 5 PM -7 PM\nRegister for the Free Performance\n \nAfter 6 weeks of preparation\, our seniors are excited to share their stories on stage\, performed by professional actors.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore the art of storytelling and create lasting memories to share with your family and friends. \n \n \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/stories-of-a-lifetime-writing-workshop-for-seniors-ucpac-legacy-arts-club/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250701T184304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T215540Z
UID:16952-1760544000-1760551200@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM OF THE MOON FREE TIMED ENTRY TICKET
DESCRIPTION:Museum of the Moon Timed Entry Ticket\nWednesday\, October 15\nTimes: Entry every 30 minutes from 4 PM – 5:30 PM\nTickets Are FREE But Must Be Reserved\n \nExperience Museum of the Moon inside our magnificent Main Stage. Marvel at this massive installation of lunar imagery\, moonlight and surround sound composition by award-winning composer Dan Jones. The 23-foot-wide moon installation features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface\, is internally lit\, and is accompanied by a 30-minute soundtrack for an immersive experience.  \nBefore you enter\, be sure to enjoy the poster exhibit developed by the National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The traveling exhibition is made possible by the support of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos\, Joe Clark\, Bruce R. McCaw Family Foundation\, the Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences\, John and Susann Norton\, and Gregory D. and Jennifer Walston Johnson. \n \nPhoto (c) twobytwo \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/museum-of-the-moon-free-timed-entry-ticket-october-15/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:moon,Museum of the Moon,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250625T212726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T163532Z
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SUMMARY:AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET - SWAN LAKE ACT II AND MORE
DESCRIPTION:American Repertory Ballet presents “Swan Lake Act II” and More\nFriday\, October 17\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7:30 PM\nTickets: $36-$56 (All In Pricing)Students With ID: $12 (All In Pricing)\n \nAmerican Repertory Ballet\, one of New Jersey’s premier performing arts organizations\, presents an incredible evening of contemporary and classical works\, including the iconic second act of “Swan Lake.” \nSet against Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful score\, “Swan Lake” transports audiences into the mesmerizing world of Odette\, the swan princess\, as she reveals her true form to Prince Siegfried. From the famous “Dance of the Cygnets” to the poignant and renowned romantic pas de deux\, this fairytale scene promises to leave audiences of all ages spellbound. Also featured will be Ethan Stiefel’s “if”\, a poignant solo that traces the contours of love and loss set to “If I Could Only Fly” by American singer-songwriter and poet Blaze Foley; and Lar Lubovitch’s “Something About Night\,” a mesmerizing dreamlike quintet set to the ethereal voices of Franz Schubert’s male choral songs. ARB is honored to share these impassioned and evocative works with audiences at UCPAC. \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/swan-lake/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250702T151715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174640Z
UID:16911-1760814000-1760821200@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:LUNAR RISING: A SYMPHONY OF LIGHT AND SOUND PRESENTED BY WHARTON ARTS' NEW JERSEY YOUTH SYMPHONY
DESCRIPTION:Lunar Rising: A Symphony of Light and Sound Presented by Wharton Arts’ New Jersey Youth Symphony\nSaturday\, October 18\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nTickets: $24 Adults / $19 Seniors (55+) and Students (21 & Under) (All In Pricing)\n \nExperience the power of symphonic music under the glow of Museum of the Moon. Wharton Arts’ New Jersey Youth Symphony\, led by Helen Cha-Pyo\, and UCPAC present “Lunar Rising: A Symphony in Light and Sound\,” a breathtaking concert featuring works by Debussy\, Dvořák\, Nishimura\, Uematsu\, and Holst. Let music and moonlight carry you on a soaring journey of wonder and imagination.  \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/lunar-rising-wharton-arts-nj-youth-symphony/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon,Museum of the Moon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250619T191552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174704Z
UID:16771-1760882400-1760895000@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:RUSALKA - NEW JERSEY OPERA THEATER
DESCRIPTION:Rusalka – New Jersey Opera Theater\nSunday\, October 19\nDoors: 1 PM\nShow: 2 PM\nTickets:\n$46 Adults\n$24 Seniors (55+)\n$14 Students (Under 21)\n(All in Pricing)\nPlease note: “Rusalka” will be performed in Czech with English supertitles.\n \nDvorak’s “Rusalka” is a tragic lyrical fairy tale of a water nymph who longs to become human when she falls in love with a prince she finds bathing in her lake. In the opera’s most famous and poignant aria\, “Song to the Moon\,” she begs the glowing planet to tell the prince of her love. \nDesperate\, and against her father’s advice\, Rusalka seeks out the witch Jezibaba to make her wish come true\, but the reality is very different than her dreams. \nBased on the book “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen\, “Rusalka” is a dramatic retelling of the original 1836 story. \nAbout New Jersey Opera Theater\nLed by Rahway resident Joseph Mayon\, Founder & Artistic Director\, New Jersey Opera Theater works in partnership with UCPAC to provide the community with state-of-the-art shows and world class performances that truly make an impact. Through mentorship\, local high school and college students have the opportunity to join these professional musicians in the orchestra\, chorus\, or as understudies for lead roles. \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/rusalka-new-jersey-opera-theater/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon,NJ Opera Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250702T144136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T220023Z
UID:16914-1760954400-1760965200@ucpac.org
SUMMARY:GOODNIGHT\, MOON: TALES FOR TINY ASTRONAUTS
DESCRIPTION:Goodnight\, Moon: Tales for Tiny Astronauts\nMonday\, October 20\nTwo Shows: 10 AM & 12 PM\nTickets: FREE (Registration Required)\n \nIt’s not goodbye\, it’s just good night! On the last day of the Festival\, join us for story time with classic books that feature the moon\, under the moon inside UCPAC’s Main Stage! Our readers are scheduled to include local actors\, elected officials\, and other community leaders. Images from the books will be projected onto our screen\, so everyone can follow along. Attendees will receive a free souvenir of their trip to the moon to take home! Admission is free; registration is required. \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/goodnight-moon-tales-for-tiny-astronauts/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival of the Moon,moon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250911T204614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T135307Z
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SUMMARY:HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA - A SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:Hotel Transylvania – A Sensory Friendly Movie Experience at UCPAC’s Main Stage\nFunded by the Union County Board of County Commissioners\nFriday\, October 24\nDoors: 6 PM\nFilm: 7 PM\nTickets: $5 (All-In Pricing)\n \nUCPAC’s Sensory Friendly Theatre movie screening of “Hotel Transylvania” is a digital presentation specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Learn more about Sensory Friendly Theatre events.\nGet ready for some spooky fun! Kids are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes\, but no masks or props\, please. We want to see all those smiling (and maybe a little spooky) faces! \n“Hotel Transylvania” is a 2012 animated comedy that takes place in a lavish\, monster-only resort hidden from the human world. Owned and operated by Count Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler)\, the hotel is a safe haven where Frankenstein’s Monster\, aka Frank\, (voiced by Kevin James)\, Murry the Mummy (voiced by CeeLo Green)\, Griffin the Invisible Man (voiced by David Spade)\, and Wayne the Werewolf (voiced by Steve Buscemi) can relax without fear of humans. Dracula’s main concern\, however\, is protecting his daughter Mavis (voiced by Selena Gomez)\, who longs to explore the world beyond the hotel walls. Chaos ensues when an unsuspecting human backpacker named Jonathan (voiced by Andy Samberg) stumbles upon the resort and falls for Mavis\, forcing Dracula to confront his fears about letting go. \nWatch the Trailer\n \nWhat to expect at a Sensory Friendly Theatre Movie Experience: \n\nMovie will run its full length without 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/hotel-transylvania-sft/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20251020T215408Z
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SUMMARY:Theatrical Artist's Prep | 13 The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Theatrical Artist’s Prep presents 13 The Musical\nAt UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nFriday\, October 24\, 2025\, 7pm Curtain\nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025\, 7pm Curtain\nSunday\, October 26\, 2025\, 2pm Curtain\nAdvanced Purchase $25 (Ticket Link will close 1 hr before curtain)\nTickets at the door $30 (cash or Zelle)\nGeneral admission; Doors open half hour before curtain.\n\nTheatrical Artist’s Prep (TAP) is thrilled to present 13: The Musical\, the electrifying Broadway hit from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown.  \nPerformances will take place at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage in Rahway on Friday\, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.\, Saturday\, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.\, and Sunday\, October 26 at 2:00 p.m. \nGeek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score\, Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and hilarious yet heartfelt book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn\, 13: The Musical tells the story of Evan Goldman\, a New York City teen suddenly transplanted to small-town Indiana in the wake of his parents’ divorce. As Evan navigates the trials of adolescence—friendship\, popularity\, first crushes\, and the all-important bar mitzvah—audiences are taken on a journey filled with laughter\, energy\, and truth about what it means to find your place in the world. \nUnder the expert direction of Beth Kasper\, with music direction by Emalina Thompson\, produced and choreographed  by Samantha Simpson\, and scenic and lighting design by James Mosser\, this production is bursting with personality and promises a truly exciting and thoughtful theater experience. This high-energy production showcases 19 powerhouse young actors from across Union\, Somerset\, and Middlesex Counties and a live band.
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/13-the-musical-theatrical-artists-prep/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250814T210800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T210125Z
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SUMMARY:GHOSTBUSTERS IN 35MM
DESCRIPTION:Ghostbusters in 35mm\nThursday\, October 30\nDoors & Halloween Organ Concert: 6 PM\nCostume Contest Fashion Show: 6:30 PM\nFilm: 7 PM\nCostume Contest Winners Announced After the Movie!\nTickets: $17 in advance/ $22 day of show (All In Pricing)\n \nGet tickets\, then sign up for our costume contest here!\nGrand Prize – $50 UCPAC gift card – redeemable for tickets to UCPAC shows. \nWho you gonna call this Halloween Eve? “Ghostbusters\,” of course! \nKick off your Halloween weekend with this 1984 comedy classic\, starring Dan Ackroyd\, Bill Murray\, Harold Ramis\, and Sigourney Weaver as they take on the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man in the streets of New York City. \nConsidered one of the most important comedy films ever made\, “Ghostbusters” is featured in the book “1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die\,” and has a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This 35mm screening of “Ghostbusters” is a presentation of I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series. \nWear your Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize! Enjoy themed cocktails\, a cool photo op\, and other surprises! \nIf you miss this you’ll feel like the floor of a taxi cab\, so don’t wait – get your tickets today! \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/ghostbusters/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:35mm Classic Film Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250910T140039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T142100Z
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SUMMARY:DON'T TELL COMEDY - HALLOWEEN NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Tell Comedy (Halloween Night)\nFriday\, October 31\n7 PM\nTickets: $27 (All In Pricing)  – Only 3 tickets left at ucpac.org!\nAdditional Tickets available at DontTellComedy.com and at the door.\n \nThere’s an upcoming secret event coming to Rahway that’s really cool (nudge\, nudge\, wink\, wink) in a very cool\, secret location. It’s Don’t Tell Comedy – Halloween Night! \nWant to know who’s performing? \nSorry\, we can’t tell. \n(But they’re so funny\, it’s scary!) \nThis event is a presentation of Don’t Tell Comedy\, Inc. \n \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/dont-tell-comedy-halloween-night/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Presented by Don't Tell Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250630T154316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T182746Z
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SUMMARY:SPYRO GYRA - ALL THAT JAZZ CONCERT SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Spyro Gyra\nWBGO Presents All That Jazz\nat UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nSaturday\, November 1\nTwo Shows: 5 PM & 8 PM\nEnjoy cocktails & live piano from Leonieke Scheuble in the WBGO Piano Lounge before the show!\nLobby opens at 4 PM & 7 PM for each showtime.\nTickets: $79-$89 (All-In Pricing)\n \nWBGO presents All That Jazz concert series\, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers\, featuring 13-time Grammy nominated band Spyro Gyra\, returning by popular demand! This series is a partnership between WBGO\, UCPAC\, and Smooth Jazz NJ. \nEnjoy an evening of jazz fusion\, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy cocktails and live piano music played by Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance – doors open one hour before showtime. \nAbout Spyro Gyra\nSpyro Gyra has long been known to its peers in the contemporary jazz world as a “well oiled road machine” due to its relentless schedule of 48 years of performing. To date\, they have logged more than 10\,000 shows on six continents and released 35 albums\, garnering platinum and gold records along the way. Spyro Gyra rose from humble beginnings in Buffalo\, New York in 1974 to their current international prominence in the jazz world. Every year\, they continue to exhibit how to remain among a relative handful of artists who will be able to say that they have worked constantly in their 50 year career in the year 2025. Their energy and joy in concert match their unmatched musicality. \nSpyro Gyra\, whose odd name has since become world famous\, was first known simply as “Tuesday Night Jazz Jams\,” a forum wherein bandleader Jay Beckenstein and keyboardist Jeremy Wall were joined by a rotating cast of characters. Tuesday just happened to be the night when most musicians weren’t playing other gigs to pay their bills. Around this time\, a young keyboardist named Tom Schuman began sitting in when he was only sixteen years old. This young man\, of course\, remains a member to this day. \n“Don’t forget the interminable Dead-like solos we were taking\,” Beckenstein cracks. “We were the kings of self-indulgence\, but eventually we earned our right to charge a quarter at the door. It was a complete shock when word of our psychosis got out and we started packing them in!” \nThe group’s increasing popularity – combined with the purchase of a new sign for the club – prompted the owner to insist that Beckenstein come up with a name for his band. “It began as a joke. I said ‘spirogyra\,’ he misspelled it\, and here we are fifty years later. In retrospect\, it’s okay. In a way\, it sounds like what we do. It sounds like motion and energy.” \nDon’t miss your chance to see this incredible band in this intimate setting!\n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/spyro-gyra/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:All That Jazz Concert Series,Concerts,Hamilton Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103207
CREATED:20250911T223419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T223419Z
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SUMMARY:PURPLE SWANS: LET THE HEART DANCE
DESCRIPTION:Purple Swans: Let the Heart Dance\nSong-and-Dance Charity Gala\nSaturday\, November 1\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nTickets: $30 – $100 (All In Pricing)\n \nBy popular demand\, Purple Swans returns to UCPAC’s Main Stage this fall\, following the success of “Journey to Shangri-La” (2016) and “Dancing under the Harvest Moon” (2019). Through its three charity performances in 2016\, 2019\, and 2022\, Purple Swans has raised nearly $30\,000 in support of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey\, with a focus on Youth Mental Health First Aid. This year’s performance is Purple Swans: “Let the Heart Dance”. \nThis all-new production offers a dazzling blend of classical and indigenous Chinese dance with global traditions. Audiences will be immersed in a rich tapestry of culture and artistry\, where Eastern legacies meet Western creativity to spark new possibilities on stage. \nPurple Swans is a New Jersey based nonprofit dedicated to creating cultural bridges and promoting dialogue through the performing arts. Each performance celebrates the beauty of\nuniting East and West\, while giving back to the community. \nAll net proceeds from this event will once again be donated to the Mental Health Association in New Jersey to support those seeking mental health assistance. \n✨ Join Purple Swans for an unforgettable evening of dance\, culture\, and community impact! ✨ Click the button below to purchase tickets from their website\, purpleswans.org. \n \nHighlights from Purple Swans’ 2022 Gala:\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/purple-swans-2025/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet/Dance,Fundraiser
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