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SUMMARY:STATE OF THE CITY 2026
DESCRIPTION:State of the City 2026Presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbeand the Rahway City Council\nThursday\, February 26\nDoors: 6 PM\nPresentation: 7 PM\nUCPAC’s Main Stage\nFree!\nMayor Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council invite you to attend this year’s State of the City event. Come hear about the progress we’ve made\, the challenges we’ve faced\, and the exciting plans for Rahway’s future. \nThis is your opportunity to connect with city leadership\, celebrate our community’s achievements\, and see what’s ahead for Rahway. \nLet’s continue building a city we’re proud to call home. \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/state-of-the-city-2026/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - STICK FLY - FREE BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Stick Fly\nFriday\, February 27\nAt UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nThis performance is sold out.\n \nIn celebration of Black History Month\, the Union County Board of County Commissioners\, Mayor Giacobbe\, the City of Rahway\, and Union County Performing Arts Center present a free performance of the play “Stick Fly\,” written by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Danielle M. Watt. \n“This is a play that makes you feel. It’s a rare piece of writing that not only moves you\, but flat out makes you laugh.” — Alicia Keys \nThis free event will also feature the presentation of the 2026 Chester Holmes Humanitarian Award. \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/stick-fly/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamilton Stage
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SUMMARY:MAHONING DRIVE IN ROAD SHOW 2026 - 35 MM DOUBLE FEATURE - THE EXORCIST & BEYOND THE DOOR
DESCRIPTION:Mahoning Drive-In Road Show 2026\n“Original/Rip-Off” 35mm Double Feature\nThe Exorcist & Beyond the Door\nSaturday\, February 28\nFood Truck Arrives: 6 PM\nDoors: 6 PM – Bar and Vendors Open\nOrgan Concert on our Biggest Little Wurlitzer: 6:30 PM\nFirst Feature – “The Exorcist”: 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM\nIntermission 9:15 PM – 9:45 PM\nSecond Feature – “Beyond the Door”: 9:45 PM – 11:45 PM\nTickets: $22 (All In Pricing)\n \nThe Mahoning Drive-In Road Show returns on Saturday\, February 28 with a 1970s 35mm “Original/Rip-Off” Drive-In double feature of “The Exorcist” (1973) and “Beyond the Door” (1974)! \nA Message from Mark from Mahoning: \nJoin Virgil and me from Pennsylvania’s 35mm movie mecca The Mahoning Drive-In Theater for an indoor night at the Drive-In\, complete with vintage snack bar ads\, trailers\, and an intermission reel between the films! We will introduce the show\, talk about the history of Drive-In theaters\, the Mahoning Drive-In\, and give a little insight into the two shockers about to be unspooled; then it’s 35mm madness unleashed upon the giant screen at UCPAC’s Main Stage! \nFirst up is one of the greatest horror films of all time\, William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist” (1973)\, starring Ellen Burstyn as the mother of a young girl (Linda Blair) who finds herself peskily possessed by a debauched demon\, who calls upon the clergy to perform the titular treatment to free the terrifyingly transformed teen! Jason Miller and Max Von Sydow star as the priests who do battle with the foul-mouthed possessor\, in a film that caused original audiences to be sick and flee theaters\, such was the shock of its onscreen intensity. Followed by sequels\, prequels\, and endless imitations\, but never surpassed in its ability to unsettle. Presented here in the 2000 “Version You’ve Never Seen” re-release\, with additional footage not seen until then. \nWe follow that classic with one of the first films to rip it off\, the Italian shocker “Beyond the Door” (1974). “Beyond this door\, the most terrifying event in the history of mankind is about to occur!” SEE the film that Warner Brothers sued for copyright infringement! This time it’s a pregnant woman (Juliet Mills) who’s filled to the brim with an unwanted demon\, and it’s up to her husband and a mysterious stranger (Richard Johnson\, “The Haunting”) to eradicate the blaspheming boogeyman! An over-the-top knock-off that recreates the “greatest hits” of the original while creating its own bonkers memorable moments that must be seen to be believed! \nJoin us in reliving the glory days of the Drive-In\, when the films were wild\, the popcorn was hot\, and double features were the order of the night! \n \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n“The Exorcist” Trailer\n \n“Beyond the Door” Trailer\n \nAbout The Mahoning Drive-In Theater\n \nCheck out this Mahoning Drive-In Radio podcast episode recorded in 2025 with Irv Hyatt\, namesake of UCPAC’s I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series\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/mahoning-drive-in-road-show-2026/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:35mm Classic Film Series
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SUMMARY:LALAH HATHAWAY IN CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:Lalah Hathaway In Concert\nFriday\, March 6\nDoors: 7 PM\nShow: 8 PM\nTickets: $51 – $120 (All in Pricing)\n \nBy popular demand\, UCPAC welcomes Lalah Hathaway back to UCPAC’s Main Stage! \nFive-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway shares the record with Beyoncé for three ‘Best Traditional R&B Performance’ Grammy awards! Her latest album “Vantablack” features Rapsody\, Common\, MC Lyte\, Phonte\, Gerald Albright\, and Michael McDonald. Hathaway is a sought-after collaborator to some of today’s top hitmakers\, think Kendrick Lamar with her vocals appearing on “To Pimp a Butterfly.” Lalah Hathaway is undeniable music royalty\, and with vocal abilities matched by few\, this five-time Grammy award-winner is an acclaimed artist\, singer/songwriter\, and producer. Her talents have inspired invitations to the stage from music legends Prince\, Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock. As daughter to the late\, great Donny Hathaway and the product of an incredibly musical family\, Chicago-born and raised Lalah Hathaway has the most soulful of music running through her veins. \n \nA New Era\nLalah Hathaway releases her seventh solo studio album\, VANTABLACK\, her most empowered and impressive effort to date\, June 14th via Hathaway Entertainment/SRG Records. Along with co-producers Phil Beaudreu\, Ariza\, Warryn Campbell and Eric Dawkins\, Hathaway has created a sixteen track sonic landscape filled with dynamic production and superhuman vocals and is joined by feature performances from WILLOW\, Rapsody\, Common\, Michael McDonald\, Phonte\, MC Lyte and Gerald Albright. In Hathaway’s words\, ‘VANTABLACK takes its name from a pigment\, the darkest shade of black ever created. It felt so right for me and this project right now because I set out to make the blackest record EVER! And I did. This album represents the multiplicity of what being black means to me. And I love it!’ \nShe has earned praise from Billboard\, VIBE\, Essence\, the New York Times and performed on the highly sought after stages of NPR’s Tiny Desk and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Hathaway held the number one Adult R&B song in 2016 and in 2021 her song ‘Show Me Your Soul’ made the Oscars 2021 shortlist for Best Original Song. \nHer current single “So In Love” is climbing the charts as we move into the new era of VANTABLACK. \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/lalah-hathaway/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000
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SUMMARY:THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION:The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System\nSunday\, March 8\nDoors: 1 PM\nShow: 2 PM\nUCPAC’s Main Stage\nGeneral Admission\nRegular: $41\nChildren 12 & Under: $24\n(All in Pricing)\n \nFamilies will love watching their favorite characters from the classic book & TV series explore the atmosphere on Mercury\, Venus\, and Mars on an epic interplanetary field trip. Guided by Ms. Frizzle\, the class must pull together to find their way across the galaxy while learning as much about teamwork as they do about the solar system. \nRecommended for ages 4-10. \n“The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System” is written by Marshall Pailet (book) and Matthew Lee Robinson (music & lyrics)\, based on the book series by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. The original creative team includes direction and choreography by Connor Gallagher (Broadway: “Beetlejuice”)\, set design by Jason Sherwood (Broadway: “Living on Love”)\, costume design by Sarah Cubbage (Broadway: “Skylight\,” “Fish in the Dark”)\, and lighting design by David Lander (Broadway: “The Lightning Thief\,” “Torch Song”). THEATERWORKSUSA led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in New York City and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA\, we believe that access to art—and theater\, in particular—is vital for our youth. Since 1967\, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100 million new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over 140 original plays and musicals. Acclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney’s “Frozen”)\, Daphne Rubin-Vega (“Rent”)\, Jerry Zaks (“The Music Man”)\, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“Dear Evan Hansen”)\, Miguel Cervantes (“Hamilton”)\, Kathleen Chalfant (“Angels in America”)\, and Chuck Cooper (Tony award-winning actor\, “The Life”). To learn more\, visit www.twusa.org. \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/the-magic-school-bus-lost-in-the-solar-system/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,Family
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T193000
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SUMMARY:MISS GRAND NEW JERSEY 2026
DESCRIPTION:Miss Grand New Jersey 2026Presented by MGI\nSunday\, March 8\n5 PM\nTickets: $36 (All-In Pricing)\nGeneral Admission\nMiss Grand New Jersey 2026 is the state pageant preliminary to Miss Grand USA\, the fastest-growing national and international beauty pageant. \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/miss-grand-new-jersey-2026/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pageant
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T200000
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SUMMARY:STORIES OF STRENGTH: AN EVENING WITH TWO INSPIRING AUTHORS
DESCRIPTION:Stories of Strength: An Evening with Two Inspiring Authors\nTuesday\, March 10\nDoors: 5 PM\nConversation: 6 PM\nFree – Registration Required\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/stories-of-strength/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T163000
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SUMMARY:LES MISÉRABLES PRESENTED BY THE ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS AT UCVTS
DESCRIPTION:Les Misérables\nPresented by the Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS\nFriday\, March 13\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nSaturday\, March 14\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nSunday\, March 15\nDoors: 1 PM\nShow: 2 PM\nTickets: $19-$24 (All-In Pricing)\n \nSet in nineteenth-century France\, “Les Misérables” is a sweeping epic of love\, sacrifice\, and redemption. After years of unjust imprisonment\, Jean Valjean breaks parole to begin a new life\, determined to prove that mercy can triumph over hardship. But he is relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert\, a man bound to the law and unwilling to believe that people can truly change. \nAs revolution brews in the streets of Paris\, students rise up and lives intertwine in a powerful story of courage\, compassion\, and hope. At its heart is a father’s devotion\, a young woman’s dream\, and a society on the brink of transformation. \nBased on the novel by Victor Hugo and featuring one of the most iconic scores in musical theatre history\, this School Edition captures all the passion and grandeur of the world’s longest-running musical in a streamlined production running just over two hours. \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/les-miserables-apa-ucvts/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000
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SUMMARY:MY FAIR LADY - PRESENTED BY AMERICAN THEATER GROUP
DESCRIPTION:My Fair Lady\nPresented by American Theater Groupin Partnership with UCPAC\nAt UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nCANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS: Friday\, March 13\n7 PM \nSaturday\, March 14\n2 PM & 7 PM\nSunday\, March 15\n2 PM\nTickets: $63 (All-In Pricing)\nDue to illness\, Friday\, March 13th’s performance of “My Fair Lady” has been canceled. Ticket holders may contact the Box Office to exchange their tickets for Saturday or Sunday’s performance\, or receive a refund.\n \nAmerican Theater Group (ATG)\, in partnership with UCPAC\, presents one of the most romantic shows of all time\, Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady.” Winner of six Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, this beloved musical features an unforgettable score including “I Could Have Danced All Night\,” “The Rain in Spain” and “Get Me to the Church on Time.” \nDon’t miss ATG’s updated contemporary approach to this timeless classic. Directed by James Vagias. \nAmerican Theater Group is a professional Actors’ Equity Association company in residence at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage. \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/my-fair-lady/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamilton Stage,Musical Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T110000
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SUMMARY:WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH STORY TIME: BRAVE GIRLS\, BOLD STORIES - FREE
DESCRIPTION:Women’s History Month Story Time: Brave Girls\, Bold Stories\nMonday\, March 16\nDoors: 9 AM\nStory Time: 10 AM\nTickets: FREE (Registration Required)\n \nUCPAC invites children in grades Pre-K- 3 and their teachers\, parents\, and guardians to celebrate Women’s History Month!  \nJoin us for story time with classic books about women who changed the world read by community leaders.  \nPages from the books will be projected onto our screen\, as well as read aloud.  \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 Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/womens-history-month/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T203000
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SUMMARY:THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE -  POPCORN & PAJAMAS FILM SERIES
DESCRIPTION:The Lego Batman Movie – Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series\nAt UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nCome in your PJs! FREE Popcorn (one per person)\nFriday\, March 20\nTickets: $10 (All-In Pricing)\n\nDoors: 6 PM – Before the movie\, have a seat at our craft table and make something fun to take home!\nFilm: 7 PM\n**Free popcorn and crafts available while supplies last**\nUCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series is a digital presentation. Learn more about Popcorn & Pajamas\n““I saved the city again. It was off the chain. Anyway\, I should probably have some grub. – Batman” – Pooh Bear \nPut on your PJs\, grab some popcorn\, and get ready to laugh at 2017’s “The LEGO Batman Movie”\, a fast-paced\, hilarious animated adventure that puts a mischievous spin on the Dark Knight. \nBatman is living large as Gotham’s beloved lone hero—until the Joker launches a wild new plan that forces him to team up with others\, including the eager Robin and sharp new commissioner Barbara Gordon. \n“The LEGO Batman Movie” is voiced by fan favorites Will Arnett (Batman)\, Zack Galifinakis (Joker)\, Rosario Dawson (Barbara Gordon/Batgirl)\, and more\, including a voice cameo by Mariah Carey (Mayor McCaskill). \nPacked with rapid-fire jokes and clever nods to the comic franchise\, “The LEGO Batman Movie” is fun for every member of the family! \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/the-lego-batman-movie-popcorn-pajamas-film-series/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T203000
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SUMMARY:T.A.P. SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:T.A.P. Summer Camp Open House\nWednesday\, March 25\nAt UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nDoors: 6 PM\nOpen House: 7 PM\nFree (Registration Required)\n \nTheatrical Artist’s Prep (T.A.P.) and UCPAC’s summer camp program is an amazing opportunity for children and youth ages 8-17 who are interested in immersing themselves in the arts\, making new friends\, and developing their talents. Learn about the new camp experiences available in 2026 and meet members of the T.A.P. team at our summer camp open house!  \nDuring this welcoming and informative evening\, you and your family will not only receive an overview of this year’s summer camp Conservatory program but also have the opportunity to participate in engaging exercises such as a vocal warm up\, a dance stretch and short combo\, or an acting game. Registration for T.A.P. and UCPAC’s summer camp open house is open now!
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/summer-camp-open-house/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Hamilton Stage,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000
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SUMMARY:CABARET IN 35MM
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret in 35mm\nThursday\, March 26\nDoors: 6 PM\nBroadway Karaoke Hosted by Very Gerry as Liza Minnelli\nFilm: 7 PM\nTickets: $17 in advance/ $22 day of show (All In Pricing)\n \nWhat good is sitting alone in your room? Come to “Cabaret\,” the best movie musical of all time (Forbes) at UCPAC’s Main Stage! \nJoin us for this 35mm screening of the 1972 classic film that won eight Academy Awards\, including Best Director (Bob Fosse)\, Best Actress (Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles)\, and Best Supporting Actor (Joel Grey as the Master of Ceremonies). \nEnjoy a cocktail and a Kit Kat Klub photo op in our lobby. Broadway karaoke before the movie hosted by Very Gerry as Liza Minnelli! Come in costume as your favorite showgirl or the Emcee or come as you are; in here\, life is beautiful\, and so are you.  \nSet in Germany in 1931\, “Cabaret” tells the story of Bowles\, an American singer performing at Berlin’s glittering Kit Kat Klub while the world outside grows increasingly bleak with the rise of the Nazi regime. With dazzling music and unforgettable performances\, “Cabaret” portrays how entertainment can be an escape\, if only momentarily\, even in the darkest of times. \nRated R. This 35mm presentation of “Cabaret” is part of the I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series. \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/cabaret-in-35mm/
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:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260303T144017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T213111Z
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SUMMARY:ZOOTOPIA - A SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:Zootopia – A Sensory Friendly Movie Experienceat UCPAC’s Hamilton 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\nFriday\, March 27\nDoors: 6 PM\nFilm: 7 PM\nTickets: $5 (All-In Pricing)\n \nUCPAC’s Sensory Friendly movie screening of Disney’s “Zootopia” is a digital presentation specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Learn more about Sensory Friendly Theatre events.\n“Zootopia” (2016) is an animated buddy-cop adventure that proves anyone can be anything if they believe in themselves. \nBright bunny Judy Hopps becomes the first rabbit ever to join Zootopia’s police force. Determined to prove herself\, Judy jumps at the chance to crack a mysterious case involving missing predators. \nHer investigation forces her to team up with slick\, fast-talking fox Nick Wilde\, a sly small-time con artist. What starts as a simple missing mammals mystery turns into a citywide conspiracy packed with chases\, jokes\, and a hilariously slow DMV run by sloths. \nWatch the Trailer for “Zootopia” (Rated PG)\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 \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/zootopia-sft/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Sensory Friendly Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20251118T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T193629Z
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SUMMARY:MARION MEADOWS - WBGO PRESENTS ALL THAT JAZZ
DESCRIPTION:Marion Meadows\nWBGO Presents All That Jazz\nat UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nSaturday\, April 4\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: $67-$77 (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\, by popular demand\, the return of smooth jazz saxophonist and visual artist Marion Meadows! This series is a partnership between WBGO\, UCPAC\, and Smooth Jazz NJ. \nEnjoy an evening of modern jazz\, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy an art exhibit\, cocktails\, and live piano music played by Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance – doors open one hour before showtime. These performances will be hosted by Lenny Green of “Quiet Storm” on WBLS! \nAbout Marion Meadows\nMeadows’ musical journey began when he was nine years old. He studied classical music and played the clarinet until he discovered the tenor\, and then soprano\, saxophone in high school. During his college years he played in a number of bands including disco\, R&B and\nvarious jazz ensembles. \n“I got a lot of sideman jobs in college\,” Meadows recalls\, “and I have always said I got my real graduate degree playing clubs.” As a sideman\, he has played with well-known musicians Brook Benton\, Eartha Kitt\, Phyllis Hyman\, Jean Carne\, The Temptations\, Michael Bolton\, Angela Bofill\, Will Downing\, Bob Baldwin\, Chuck Loeb\, John Lee\, among many others. \nMeadows has been a solo artist since 1990 and has released a number of successful albums\, including “For Lovers Only\,” “Keep It Right There\,” and many more\, including his latest\, “Soul Traveler\,” the first installment of his Soul Trilogy on Shanachie Records. \nMeadows brings his colorful and soulful personality to both his music and his visual art. Arrive early to browse Meadows’ artwork and experience smooth jazz live in the intimate atmosphere of UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage! \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/marion-meadows/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:All That Jazz Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260311T161416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T161416Z
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SUMMARY:NJ BALLET FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
DESCRIPTION:NJ Ballet Free Public Performance\nat UCPAC’s Main Stage\nThis performance is made possible through support from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program.\nSaturday\, April 11\nDoors: 1 PM\nShow: 2 PM\nGeneral AdmissionFree Tickets – Registration Required\n \nNJ Ballet presents this free public performance featuring bold and beloved works from today’s most celebrated choreographers. The program includes Twyla Tharp’s stylish and captivating “Nine Sinatra Songs” and Justin Peck’s electrifying “In Creases\,” alongside additional repertory that showcases the Company’s versatility and artistry. \nDon’t miss this amazing afternoon of dance! \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Fill out our Group Sales form and we will reach out to you to secure your tickets! \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-free-public-performance/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet/Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260303T144215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T144215Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260325T141534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T173829Z
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SUMMARY:STORIES OF A LIFETIME 6 WEEK WRITING WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS 55+ SECOND SESSION
DESCRIPTION:Stories of a Lifetime Writing Workshop for Seniors Ages 55+ Second Session\nWed. April 15 – Noon – 3 PM\nWed. April 22- Noon – 3 PM\nWed. April 29 – Noon – 3 PM\nWed. May 6 – Noon – 3 PM\nWed. May 13 – Noon – 3 PM\nSun. May 17 – 4 PM – 6 PM (Performance)\nFree In-Person Workshop – Registration Required\n \nPlease note: These in-person workshop dates are not stand-alone sessions. Registration is for all six weeks\, including the performance.\nBy popular demand\, Stories of a Lifetime 6 week workshop for seniors 55+ second session added! \nAre you a senior (age 55+) in New Jersey eager to connect with your community\, share your unique experiences\, and explore your creative side?  \nUnion County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) proudly presents a free six-week workshop titled “Stories of a Lifetime.” \nThrough guided prompts and group discussions\, senior writers will explore a variety of themes\, connecting through a personally meaningful lens.  \nThey will craft pieces that reflect diverse voices and lived wisdom.  \nOur wonderful instructors will assist in enriching character\, individual voice\, structure and dramatic stakes. \nThis workshop will culminate in a public performance with professional actors accompanying our senior storytellers performing these new\, original pieces. \nReturning participants are encouraged to join and will have the opportunity to explore new prompts and writing techniques. \nYour journey\, your words. Here’s what some of our past participants have said about “Stories of a Lifetime”: \n \n\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“[Participating in] this workshop helped spark wonderful memories and inspired me to write more.”\n“Knowledge is golden. Sharing is great. We are not alone.”\n“The workshop gave me the insight I needed to push from within myself.”\n\n \nStories of a Lifetime is free and open to seniors age 55+ who reside in New Jersey. Spots are limited. Don’t miss out!\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/stories-of-a-lifetime-6-week-writing-workshop-for-seniors-55-second-session/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamilton Stage,Senior Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20251201T165525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T135213Z
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SUMMARY:CLUELESS IN 35MM
DESCRIPTION:Clueless in 35mm\nThursday\, April 16\nDoors: 6 PM\nFilm: 7 PM\nTickets: $17 in advance/ $22 day of show (All In Pricing)\n \nCalling all Bettys and Baldwins! Totally pause at our photo op for some rad pics\, and don’t forget to grab some sweet treats and cocktails in our Café when you come to see “Clueless” in 35mm! \nDress in your 90’s best for the chance to compete and win prizes before the movie begins! \n“Clueless” follows Cher Horowitz (played by Alicia Silverstone)\, a wealthy\, fashion-obsessed Beverly Hills high schooler who believes she has a gift for fixing other people’s lives. \nAfter orchestrating social makeovers and matchmaking schemes\, Cher discovers that her own life – especially her love life – is far more confusing than she thought. \nWith sharp wit\, iconic ’90s fashion and music\, and a heartfelt coming-of-age story\, “Clueless” remains one of the decade’s most charming and quotable films. \nThis screening of “Clueless” in 35mm is a presentation of the I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series. \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/clueless-in-35mm/
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:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260122T165849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T214356Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260217T184608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T184653Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20251218T174926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190521Z
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SUMMARY:THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER - POPCORN & PAJAMAS
DESCRIPTION:The Great Muppet Caper – Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series\nAt UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nCome in your PJs! FREE Popcorn (one per person)\nFriday\, April 24\nTickets: $10 (All-In Pricing)\n\nDoors: 6 PM – Before the movie\, have a seat at our craft table and make something fun to take home!\nFilm: 7 PM\n**Free popcorn and crafts available while supplies last**\nUCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series is a digital presentation. Learn more about Popcorn & Pajamas\n“The Great Muppet Caper” follows Kermit the Frog\, Fozzie Bear\, and Gonzo as they travel to London to investigate a sensational jewel heist. \nAfter mistaking Miss Piggy (in a tour-de-force performance) for the famous fashion designer Lady Holiday\, the trio becomes tangled in a glamorous but dangerous mystery involving a stolen diamond\, a scheming villain\, and plenty of Muppet mayhem. \nPacked with goofy sight gags\, showstopping musical numbers\, and the Muppets’ signature blend of heart and hilarity\, “The Great Muppet Caper” is a film the whole family is sure to love. \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/the-great-muppet-caper-popcorn-pajamas/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260218T215539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183148Z
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SUMMARY:PREACHER LAWSON - COMEDIAN
DESCRIPTION:Comedian Preacher Lawson\nat UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nSaturday\, April 25\nTwo Shows!\nFirst Show:\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nSecond Show:\nDoors: 8:30 PM\nShow: 9:30 PM\nTickets: $36-$63 (All-In Pricing)\n \nComedian\, TikTok and YouTube star\, and MMA fighter Preacher Lawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hit series\, “America’s Got Talent” (2017) where he made it to the final round and earned a residency hosting AGT Live in Las Vegas. \nBased on his stellar performance in season 12\, in 2019 Lawson was invited to compete on “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” and Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions\,” where he advanced to the finale after receiving the most fan votes. \nThat same year\, Lawson’s first stand-up special\, “Get to Know Me\,” premiered on BET+. He is also known for his appearances on HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show\,” NBC’s “Connecting\,” and the Facebook Watch series “World’s Most Amazing Dogs” with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump. Lawson also gained attention as a guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\,” talking about his fame recognition and first MMA fight. \nLawson has built a massive following on TikTok (3.5 million followers) and YouTube (over 650\,000 subscribers) with his engaging clips of stand-up\, MMA training\, and even Vegan cooking tips! He continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country. Don’t miss your chance to see him live and in person in Rahway at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage! \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/preacher-lawson/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hamilton Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260220T201227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T201227Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260220T193406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T193951Z
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SUMMARY:NITIN MUKESH LIVE IN CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:Nitin Mukesh Live in Concert\nSaturday\, May 2\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7:30 PM\nTickets: $51-$264 (All In Pricing)\n \nBright Star Productions presents Nitin Mukesh live in concert\, celebrating 100 years of Mukesh! \nAn evening of golden melodies and timeless classics. The music you grew up with\, live on stage! \nJoin Bright Star Productions for this grand evening carrying forward the heritage and musical legacy of Mukesh! \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/nitin-mukesh/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260303T144032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T163046Z
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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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SUMMARY:MULAN - POPCORN & PAJAMAS
DESCRIPTION:Mulan – Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series\nAt UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nCome in your PJs! FREE Popcorn (one per person)\nFriday\, May 8\nTickets: $10 (All-In Pricing)\n\nDoors: 6 PM – Before the movie\, have a seat at our craft table and make something fun to take home!\nFilm: 7 PM\n**Free popcorn and crafts available while supplies last**\nUCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series is a digital presentation. Learn more about Popcorn & Pajamas\nDisney’s “Mulan” is an inspiring animated adventure that tells the story of Fa Mulan\, a loyal\, brave\, and true young woman determined to protect her family while defining her own destiny. \nWhen Mulan’s homeland of China is invaded\, the Emperor orders one man from every household to join the Imperial Army. Mulan secretly takes her ailing father’s place\, disguising herself as a soldier named Fa Ping. \nGuided by her loyal dragon guardian Mushu (voiced by Eddie Murphy)—and her own quick wit—she trains alongside a band of misfit recruits\, ultimately proving her courage on and off the battlefield. \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/mulan-popcorn-pajamas/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
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SUMMARY:HOT RODS & HARLEYS | UCPAC OPEN HOUSE 2026
DESCRIPTION:23rd Annual Hot Rods & Harleys | UCPAC Open House\nSaturday\, May 9\nFor event updates\, visit www.hrandh.com \nFull day fun from 11 AM – 7 PM right in front of our Main Stage Theater! Join us outside for live music\, our beer garden right across the street in Rahway Arts Park (starting at noon). From 12 PM – 4 PM head UCPAC’s Main Stage will be open to the public for free tours…while you’re there be sure to visit our box office for ticket deals on select upcoming UCPAC shows! \nThis Open House is supported in-part by funding through NJEDA’S A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program. \n \nGet ready to rev your engines! The 23rd Annual Hot Rods & Harleys returns to Downtown Rahway\, NJ on Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, for one of the state’s most exciting spring traditions. This free\, family-friendly event transforms the streets of Rahway into a celebration of classic cars\, motorcycles\, live music\, local vendors\, and community spirit. \nHot Rods & Harleys draws thousands of visitors each year to admire hundreds of vintage hot rods\, muscle cars\, choppers\, and custom motorcycles lined up throughout the downtown streets. It’s a must-attend day for car enthusiasts\, collectors\, and music lovers too! \nBeyond the cars and bikes\, the event features multiple live music stages with performances from local bands and musicians\, filling the streets with energy and entertainment. Visitors can also shop from local vendors and artisans\, explore a wide variety of food trucks and beer gardens\, and enjoy fun activities for all ages. \nDowntown Rahway’s restaurants\, bars\, and businesses will be open all day\, offering special deals and outdoor seating for guests to relax and soak in the festive atmosphere. \nHot Rods & Harleys is hosted by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe\, the Rahway City Council\, the Rahway Special Improvement District\, and U4 Guys and supported by local sponsors and businesses who make this signature event possible year after year. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or checking it out for the first time\, this event is the perfect way to kick off the warm weather season and experience everything Rahway has to offer. \nMark your calendars — engines start at 11 AM and the fun continues until 7 PM. Admission is free and all are welcome!
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/hot-rods-and-harleys-2026/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T213000
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SUMMARY:ERIC DARIUS - WBGO PRESENTS ALL THAT JAZZ
DESCRIPTION:Eric Darius\nWBGO Presents All That Jazz\nat UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nSaturday\, May 9\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: $67-$77 (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 saxophonist Eric Darius! This series is a partnership between WBGO\, UCPAC\, and Smooth Jazz NJ. \nEnjoy an evening of modern jazz\, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy an art exhibit\, cocktails\, and live piano music played by Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance – doors open one hour before showtime. \nAbout Eric Darius\nWith a trademark jump and crowd-captivating energy throughout his live show\, New Jersey born Eric Darius is breaking the mold of modern jazz. \nWith eight highly acclaimed albums to his name\, Eric continues to be a singular force in his world. To date\, he has racked up five No. 1 Hit Singles and 17 Top 10 Radio Hits on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart. He was Smooth Jazz News Magazine’s Debut Artist of the Year in 2004 and SESAC’s Top 10 Jazz Artist of the Year in 2015\, and in 2017 he received the 1st Annual Citril Starz Awards’ Best Jazz\, Saxophonist\, Composer\, Producer & Musician of the Year Award. Recently\, Eric was awarded the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Artist of the Year. \nEric has made TV appearances on Fox’s “The X-Factor” and TNT’s “Mob City\,” and has shared the stage with such acclaimed and Grammy Award winning artists as Prince\, Mary J. Blige\, David Foster\, Carlos Santana\, Jamie Foxx\, Babyface\, George Benson\, Marcus Miller\, Wyclef Jean\, Lalah Hathaway\, and many others. \nAuthentic\, fresh\, and energetic\, Eric invites you to join in his unbridled\, unfiltered musical celebration! \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/eric-darius-wbgo-presents-all-that-jazz/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:All That Jazz Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182211
CREATED:20260217T230254Z
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SUMMARY:ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA
DESCRIPTION:ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA\nSaturday\, May 16\nDoors: 7 PM\nShow: 8 PM\nTickets: $45 -$87 (All-In Pricing)\n \nFounded by original ABBA string arranger and bass player the late Rutger Gunnarsson\, along with the Swedish artist Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg\, ARRIVAL From Sweden: “The Music of ABBA” is one of the world’s most popular and bestselling ABBA tribute bands. They’ve sold out venues all over the world\, and now\, they’re bringing the beloved music of ABBA to life on UCPAC’s Main Stage. \nARRIVAL From Sweden: “The Music of ABBA” is the absolute best and most authentic ABBA show there is! Performing hits like “Dancing Queen\,” “Mamma Mia\,” “Does Your Mother Know\,” “Take A Chance\,” “SOS\,” “The Winner Takes It All\,” “Super Trouper\,” “Money Money Money\,” “Waterloo\,” “Honey Honey\,” “Fernando\,” “Chiquitita\,” “Knowing Me Knowing You\,” “Thank You For The Music\,” “Lay All Your Love On Me\,” “Gimme Gimme Gimme\,” and more with such accuracy and affection that you’ll find it hard to believe that it’s not the real ABBA on stage. \nARRIVAL From Sweden is the only group that has been given a previously unreleased ABBA song directly from Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA. The song “Just A Notion” was released by ARRIVAL From Sweden in 1999 and was again released by the original ABBA in 2021 on their latest record “Voyage.” \nThis production features all the elements of a great ABBA show: lovely costumes\, extremely talented musicians\, and breathtaking singers. Millions of people all around the world celebrate this show as the best ABBA tribute in the world. \nDon’t miss ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA\, the band the ABBA Fan Club says is “as close as you can get to ABBA.” \n \nARRIVAL From Sweden: “The Music of ABBA’ is approved by ABBA and Universal. \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/arrival-abba/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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