Union County Date Night: Kid-Free, Grown-Up Fun

Before summer ends and the kids go back to school, take some time out and enjoy a night on the town with your significant other. Here's some weekend events that are sure to delight. As always, tell us what else you want from this Date Night Roundup so we can serve you best. Looking forward to hearing more ideas about what you want to do with your free time!

The Borgata, Atlantic City

THIS WEEKEND: Tickets to see comdedian Jerry Seinfeld are sold out but Russell Brand tickets are still available. He's performing at 9 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday.

NEXT WEEK: The Styx perform Aug. 19 and Donny Osmond is up Aug. 27. 

BOOK IT NOW: Blues-based boogie rock band ZZ Top performs Sept. 2, followed by Journey on Sept. 3. Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows.

Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown

THIS WEEKEND: No shows this weekend.

NEXT WEEK: Rock legend Alice Cooper brings his "No More Mr. Nice Guy" tour to the Mayo at 8 p.m. Monday. Blue Collar Comedy Tour veteran and TBS sitcom star Bill Engvall tells everyday tales at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

BOOK IT NOW:  Country and pop star, actress and Dancing with Stars finalist Marie Osmond performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 and Jay Leno will bring his brand of comedy on Friday, Aug. 26. Lyle Lovett and His Large Band bring Lovett's wry writing and eclectic college of hardcore country, Texas swing, gospel and funky folk tunes; 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29

Check out mayoarts.org for details about these and other shows.

NJPAC, Newark

THIS WEEKEND:  An evening of soulful, chart-topping R&B with KEM and special guest El DeBarge at 8 p.m. tonight!

NEXT WEEK On Thursday, "Sounds of the City" in NJPAC's Theater Square features FREE music performances with Bradford Hayes, the John Ehlis Ensemble, Revive Da Live Big Band with Igmar Thomas, and DJ Raheem Roach.

BOOK IT NOW Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard — better knowns as ZZ Top — bring their dusty Texas rock and impressive list of hits to NJPAC's Prudential Hall. Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Check out njpac.org for details about these and other shows.

PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel

THIS WEEKEND: Jersey native Chelsea Handler brings her boozy, equal-opportunity offender's comedy to an enabling bunch of fans at 8 p.m. tonight! Kaskade, Rusko & The Disco Biscuits performs their Identity Tour at noon Sunday.

NEXT WEEK: Kesha performs Friday, Selena Gomez is up on Saturday and Lynyrd Skynyrd on Sunday.   

BOOK IT NOW: Maroon 5 & Train perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 26

 Check out centerholmdel.com/ for information.

The Prudential Center, Newark

THIS WEEKEND: "American Idols Live" brings the folks who lived on your TV screens into Newark for a lovefest with fans of the show; 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14 and Monday, Aug. 15.

NEXT WEEK: Street League Skateboarding Championship comes to the center at 5 p.m. Aug. 28.

BOOK IT NOW: Roger Daltrey performs at 7:30, Sunday, Sept. 18. So You Think You Can Dance? comes at 7 p.m. Oct. 4.

Check out centernewark.com for details about these and other shows.

South Orange Performing Arts Center

THIS WEEKEND: No shows this weekend.

BOOK IT NOW: Roger McGuinn, leader of the legendary Byrds, will perform a benefit concert for EIES of New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18

Go to sopacnow.org for more details about all shows.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Madison

THIS WEEKEND: Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Dario Fo's play translated by Ed Emmery and directed by Paul Mullins. This irreverent political farce, inspired by a real-life event involving a man who "fell" from the window of a police station, is an outrageously sly and caustic comedy filled with physical and linguistic acrobatics. Tonight through Aug. 28.

BOOK IT NOW: Othello, This tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal follows the epic downfall of the Moor of Venice and his beautiful Desdemona at the hands of the elusive Iago. Sept. 7 through Oct. 2.

Click on shakespearenj.org for details.

State Theatre, New Brunswick

THIS WEEKEND: Spanish Brass plays the horns at 8 p.m. tonight!

BOOK IT NOW:  Larry The Cable Guy brings his ripped flannel shirt and redneck humor. Saturday, Aug. 27

Check out statetheatrenj.org for more details.

Stress Factory Comedy Club, New Brunswick:

This Weekend: Julian McCullough: VH1 40 Funniest Fails tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

NEXT WEEK: Eric Griffin Aug. 18-20.

Check out stressfactory.com for more details.

Wellmont Theatre, Montclair

BOOK IT NOW Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Friday, Sept. 23; George Thorogood & The Destroyers; Sat., Oct 1.

Check out wellmonttheatre.com for more shows.