Bergen County · Curated weekly
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A selective guide to theater, music, and meaningful nights out—verified by hand, planned for real life, and centered on Bergen County.
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Showing 12 near-term listings · the next two weeks
The Landscape of our Memory
Kresge Gallery
“Photographs and other works by Gabriela Bulisova and Mark Isaac commemorate victims of the Holocaust through the landscapes where they lived.”
- When
- – Fri, Dec 4Times vary — check schedule · EasternRun dates; check individual performances.
- Where
- Berrie Center at Ramapo CollegeMahwah
- Price
- Free admissionConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
“A knowingly silly Halloween-season farce for anyone who likes their monsters closer to Mel Brooks than midnight dread.”
- When
- – Sat, Nov 14Times vary — check schedule · EasternRun dates; check individual performances.
- Where
- Little Firehouse TheatreOradell
- Price
- $28–$30Confirm current price and fees with the venue.
Fraction, Refraction
Berrie Center
“Exhibition date range; check gallery opening hours before visiting.”
- When
- – Fri, Dec 4Times vary — check schedule · EasternRun dates; check individual performances.
- Where
- Berrie Center at Ramapo CollegeMahwah
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
Emo Night Brooklyn: Halloween Party!
Black Box
“Black Box. 18+. Confirm current admission and show details with the venue.”
- When
- 8:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Williams CenterRutherford
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical
“The children’s book comes to the stage as a musical.”
- When
- 1:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- bergenPACEnglewood
- Price
- $25–$39Confirm current price and fees with the venue.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical
“The children’s book comes to the stage as a musical.”
- When
- 4:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- bergenPACEnglewood
- Price
- $25–$39Confirm current price and fees with the venue.
Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger) — book event
“Meet Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger) at an in-store book event. See the official listing for the format and attendance requirements.”
- When
- 6:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- BookendsRidgewood
- Price
- $35.99 book/eventConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
Joshua Bell — recital with Peter Dugan
“Violinist Joshua Bell performs a recital with pianist Peter Dugan.”
- When
- 8:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- bergenPACEnglewood
- Price
- $59–$149Confirm current price and fees with the venue.
Gimme Gimme Disco
Black Box
“Black Box. 18+. Confirm current admission and show details with the venue.”
- When
- 8:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Williams CenterRutherford
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
Built to Spill with Quasi
Black Box
“Black Box. 18+. Confirm current admission and show details with the venue.”
- When
- 6:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- Williams CenterRutherford
- Price
- Check pricingConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
New York Youth Symphony
“Part of West Side’s 2026–27 concert series. No admission fee; confirm any arrival or seating arrangements with the church.”
- When
- 3:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- West Side Presbyterian ChurchRidgewood
- Price
- No admission fee; donations welcomeConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
Boy Meets World cast — book event
“Meet Boy Meets World cast at an in-store book event. See the official listing for the format and attendance requirements.”
- When
- 6:00 PM · Eastern
- Where
- BookendsRidgewood
- Price
- $32.99 book/eventConfirm current price and fees with the venue.
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Ridgewood · Concert series · Classical and chamber music
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