MPAC Picks: Virtual Arts Highlights This Week

Join us this Friday, May 29th, at 12:30 pm for our next originally produced MPAC Presents live concert featuring Alisa Amador. You can watch live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, or view the archived show anytime at your leisure.

Join Us This Friday!

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Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys are bringing quarantine concerts up a notch with a livestream performance from Fenway Park—with special guest Bruce Springsteen!

Friday, May 29th, at 6pm

Featuring all-new original interviews with Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Michelle Phillips, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Roger McGuinn and more, the uniquely immersive and experiential two-part docuseries takes us back in time to a place where a rustic canyon in Los Angeles became the heart of a musical revolution.

Sunday, May 31st, at 10pm, Epix (free 7-day trial available)

Enjoy some much needed laughter with National Lampoon Live as they raise funds for the COVID Foundation. Each show is hosted by Harrison Greenbaum and features a different group of your favorite comedic talent.

Tuesdays and Fridays at 8pm, YouTube

Join Ballet Hispánico for a streaming performance of Bury Me Standing, choreographed by Ramón Oller. Following the performance, chat with Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro in a Choreographers & Cocktails live discussion.

Wednesday, May 27th, at 7pm

(Re)Live Arts Streaming will be bringing you content from the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and Live Arts archives, with new releases each Thursday!

Thursdays, New York Live Arts webpage

Chita: A Legendary Celebration, a star-studded song-and-dance spectacular that originally took place at the August Wilson Theatre, returns this Friday in an exclusive stream benefiting Broadway Cares’ COVID-19 emergency efforts.

Friday, May 29th, at 8 pm

“Space Launch Live: America Returns to Space” is a live coverage event with performances and special guests to celebrate NASA’s launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon Capsule. The launch will mark the United States’ first time sending astronauts into space in nine years.

Friday, May 29th, at 6pm, Discovery Channel

It's a Punky Reggae Party! Come dance!

Reggae Jams Dance Party!

WHEN: Thursday, 5/7, @ 7:15pm
WHERE:  REGISTER
ADMISSION: This party is completely free, but if you'd like to donate to support MST's teachers, CLICK HERE
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After we cheer on our first responders, come dance at a laid back, virtual dance party! All ages are welcome to join in on the fun. Let's get active and have some fun while staying inside!

24 HOUR FLASH SALE FOR “BOWLING FOR SOUP” @ UCPAC

Take advantage of this 24 Hour Flash Sale!

From March 11 at 12pm - March 12th at 12pm, ALL Bowling For Soup tickets are $19.85 off!

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WHEN: Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:00 PM
WHERE: UCPAC Main Stage, 1601 Irving St., Rahway, NJ
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Brought up on a heady diet of 80's John Hughes Movies, LA Hair Metal, Steve Martin comedy routines (which spawned the band's name) and hook-laden punk rock, Bowling For Soup hit the ground running on the simple blueprint: have a good time and pretty soon, everyone else will join in! Now approaching their 25th anniversary as a band in the coming Summer of 2019, Bowling For Soup's unique brand of hooked filled pop punk music has gone all around the world and back again.

Opening Act: Jackknife Stiletto

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DANCE WORKSHOPS, PUNK ROCK @ UCPAC IN RAHWAY

Culture Crawl Dance Series: Workshops

WHEN: Mar 07, 2020 4:00 PM
WHERE: The Fazioli Room at UCPAC, 1601 Irving St., Rahway
GET TICKETS

The Culture Crawl is offering dance workshops on Saturday, March 7th! Check out what is available!

BOWLING FOR SOUP

WHEN: Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:00 PM
WHERE: UCPAC Main Stage, 1601 Irving St., Rahway, NJ
GET TICKETS

Brought up on a heady diet of 80's John Hughes Movies, LA Hair Metal, Steve Martin comedy routines (which spawned the band's name) and hook-laden punk rock, Bowling For Soup hit the ground running on the simple blueprint: have a good time and pretty soon, everyone else will join in!

Now approaching their 25th anniversary as a band in the coming Summer of 2019, Bowling For Soup's unique brand of hooked-filled pop punk music has gone all around the world and back again.

Opening Act: Jackknife Stiletto

FEMALE PUNK ROCK BAND TO APPEAR IN ASBURY PARK ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

THE COATHANGERS

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17th. Doors @ 7 pm. Show @ 8pm
WHERE: Asbury Lanes, 209 4th Avenue in Asbury Park
TICKETS: $15
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Following up on their recent hard-hitting single "F The NRA," The Coathangers continue to assert themselves as one of the most vital and truth-seeking punk bands around with their new track "Step Back."

Taken from the forthcoming album The Devil You Know, out March 8 on Suicide Squeeze, the band explains that "Step Back" is a "reflection of the pain and helplessness that comes with loving someone who is lost in the fog of addiction. We have all been touched by the effects of drug and alcohol issues, which often leave us feeling bewildered. Lurking in the shadows all around us, addiction is the monster that has taken too many people we love away from us. This song is a plea to get them back."

"Step Back" video: https://youtu.be/OJFJ4bi50y8

The Devil You Know is available to pre-order here.

The band are presently on tour (dates below)

• Apr 17 - Asbury Park, NJ, Asbury Lanes ^
• Apr 18 - New York, NY, Music Hall of Williamsburg ^
• Apr 19 - Washington, DC, DC9 ^
• Apr 20 - Philadelphia, PA, Underground Arts ^
• May 26 - Las Vegas, NV, Punk Rock Bowling

* w/ SadGirl

^ w/ Big Bite

The Coathangers photo by Jeff Forney

PUNK ROCK SHOWS BEGIN THIS SUNDAY IN TRENTON

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS

Off With Their Heads (acoustic)

Stacey Dee (Bad Cop/Bad Cop)

Seth Anderson (One Week Records)

Sammy Kay (King of NJ folk punk)

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

(featuring Johnny Ott of Cryptkeeper Five & Amazing Amy!)

WHEN: Sunday, January 14, DOORS: 7pm (show starts at 7:30!)
WHERE: Mill Hill Basement, 300 South Broad St., Trenton, NJ 08611 Directions
ADMISSION: $10.00 (cash only please)CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

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HUB CITY STOMPERS
w/ Molly Rhythm, Babe Patrol, Ate Bit & Pissed!

WHERE: Championship Bar, 931 Chambers St, Trenton, NJ 08611
WHEN: FRIDAY JAN 19, 2018, Doors 7pm
TICKETS: $12 / More Info / Advance Tix Here!

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CHALK & THE BEIGE AMERICANS
w/ Experiment 34, Cyclone Static, Yorkshire Tenth & Mike Holman!

WHERE: Mill Hill Basement, 300 S. Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08611
WHEN: SATURDAY JAN 20, 2018, Doors 9pm
TICKETS: $8 / More Info

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BRYAN MCPHERSON
w/ Matthew Charles, T.GUNN & Real Rude Dude Girl!

WHERE: Mill Hill Basement, 300 S. Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08611
WHEN: FRIDAY FEB 2, 2018, Doors 9pm
TICKETS: $8 / More Info

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ON THE CINDER
w/ The Vansaders, LateWaves & The Carousers!

WHERE: Mill Hill Basement, 300 S. Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08611
WHEN: FRIDAY FEB 16, 2018, Doors 9pm
TICKETS: $8 / More Info

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DINOSAUR EYELIDS
w/ The Warhawks, Tiny Vices & Breaklite!

WHERE: Mill Hill Basement, 300 S. Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08611
WHEN: SATURDAY MARCH 10, 2018, Doors 9pm 
TICKETS: $8 / More Info

PUNK BAND TO MAKE ONLY NYC AREA APPEARANCE @ WHITE EAGLE HALL IN JERSEY CITY

Frank Iero and The Patience
(opener:The Homeless Gospel Choir)
WHEN: Saturday, July 22; Doors: 7:00 PM/ Show: 8:00 PM
WHERE: White Eagle Hall, 335-337 Newark Ave, Jersey City
TICKETS: $20 - $25
(for ages:16+).

To purchase tickets, visit: www.WhiteEagleHallJC.com

Frank Iero and the Patience plays historic White Eagle Hall in Jersey City in the only New York City area appearance of their current tour.

Frank Iero, a Bellville, N.J. native, is eager to perform at this newly renovated concert hall that reopened in May. “I’m really excited to be playing a home town show in Jersey City,” says Iero. “We’ve had amazing shows in J.C. before and I’m really looking forward to playing a new venue there. I’ve heard great things about White Eagle Hall and I’m excited to discover another gem in the city that holds my heart.”

Opening for Frank Iero and The Patience at White Eagle Hall will be The Homeless Gospel Choir.

Frank Iero and The Patience features: Frank Iero (Guitar.Vocals), Evan Nestor (Guitar, Vocals), Matt Olsson (Drums,Vocals) and Alex Grippo (Bass).

Frank Iero, who gained fame as a member of My Chemical Romance and the post-hardcore punk band, LeATHERMØUTH, formed his punk solo punk project, Frank Iero and the Patience (originally known as frnkiero and the cellabration) in 2014. The group’s recent album, Parachutes, released in October of 2016, is considered by many critics to be a personal breakthrough for the artist. “These burnt and frayed punk songs burst forth with purpose and power, bearing the pale scars of some deep psychic wounds….. Iero has made a grand statement with Parachutes that should not be overlooked.” (Alternative Press)

"Parachutes are life saving devices,” Iero says about his newest record. “The act of living can be random and strange, beautiful and ugly at the same time and the only thing that is undeniably certain is eventually we are all gonna hit the ground. Some of us plummet at an incredible rate and it’s over in a flash, but some of us get saved and are able to enjoy the view for a little while.”

Originally constructed in 1910, the newly restored White Eagle Hall is an impressive new venue for arts and entertainment, including concerts, theater, performances and other events in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. White Eagle Hall features complete Food & Beverage service, with two bars on the mezzanine level and one on the balcony level. The restoration enhanced the intimacy and charm of this historic venue while adding the latest in sound and lighting technology, creating a distinctive and memorable audience experience.

JOIN THE TRENTON PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET TEAM AT THESE SHOWS AT STARLAND BALLROOM!

KEEP AN EYE OUT ON THE TPRFM FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM FOR TICKET GIVEAWAYS! Green Day WHERE: Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Rd., Sayreville WHEN:  September 28th, doors open 7 PM GET TICKETS HERE! Bad Religion  w/ Against Me! and Dave Hause WHERE: Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Rd., Sayrevills WHEN: Friday, September 30th, doors open 7 PM GET TICKETS HERE! 89.5 FM WSOU Presents E-Town Concrete 20th Anniversary w/Candiria, All Out War, Hounds, Negative Sky WHEN: Saturday, October 1st, doors open 7 PM GET TICKETS HERE! Henry Rollins (2.13.61) - Spoken Word WHERE: Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Rd., Sayreville WHEN:  October 24th, doors open 7 PM GET TICKETS HERE! All ages to enter/Must be 21 years and older to drink

NJ PREMIERE OF “AMERICAN IDIOT” OPENS THIS WEEKEND @ HAMILTON STAGE

AMERICAN IDIOT

WHEN: August 7-16; Fridays & Saturdays 8 PM; Sundays 2 PM
WHERE: Hamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton St., Rahway
TICKETS: $20
BUY TICKETS HERE

The New Jersey premiere of "American Idiot"! The acclaimed stage adaptation of punk-rock band Green Day's rock opera, featuring all the songs from the hit album, along with unreleased tracks and additional music from the 21st Century Breakdown album. American Idiot was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, and won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album in 2011.