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Friday, March 30, 2012

Date Night: Cirque du Soleil Flips for Michael Jackson

The Canadian troupe of performers seemingly not bound by gravity or their own skeletal systems, honors the "King of Pop" at the Prudential Center; plus, more options for getting out and having fun together.

The Borgata  THIS WEEKEND: Tonight and Saturday — Lewis Black rages about things large and small, 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, The Music Box NEXT WEEK: Kevin James takes a break from family-friendly films to perform his stand-up act, 8 p.m., Saturday, April 7, Event Center BOOK IT NOW: Pop stars All-American Rejects perform at The Music Box, Friday, April 13, 9 p.m.; Angst-pop stars Counting Crows deliver their hits and new songs, Saturday, April 28, at the Event Center, Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m., Russell Brand, the soon-to-be former-Mr.-Katy-Perry does, well... whatever it is that he does, Thursday, May 4, 9 p.m., The Music Box Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows. Kean University, Union THIS …

Friday, March 23, 2012

Date Night: Pizzarelli Plays Sinatra, Eastwood in South Orange

Okay, not that one. Clint Eastwood's son, Kyle, leads his jazz group Saturday night in South Orange. Plus, other options for a fun date night this weekend.

The Borgata  THIS WEEKEND: Tonight — Comedian Jim Jeffries delivers punchlines at 9 p.m.; Saturday— Liza Minelli brings her legendary revue to the Event Center, 8 p.m.; Singer Fiona Apple performs at the Music Box, 9 p.m.  NEXT WEEK: Lewis Black rages about things large and small, 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, The Music Box BOOK IT NOW: Kevin James takes a break from family-friendly films to perform his stand-up act, 8 p.m., Saturday, April 7, Event Center; Pop stars All-American Rejects perform at The Music Box, Friday, April 13, 9 p.m.; Angst-pop stars Counting Crows deliver their hits and new songs, Saturday, April 28, at the Event Center, Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m., Russell Brand, the soon-to-be former-Mr.-Katy-Perry …

Friday, March 2, 2012

Concerts Highlight Best Date Night Options Around Town

Acclaimed pianist George Winston performs romantic mood music at Kean University, while Matt Nathanson does the singer/songwriter thing at the Wellmont; plus more options for a night on the town in North Jersey.

The Borgata  THIS WEEKEND: DJs take center stage this weekend: Tonight: Eli Escobar returns, 10 p.m., Mur.Mur; Percussionist/DJ Ravi Drums performs at Mixx, with music by DJ Echo; 10 p.m., Saturday   NEXT WEEK: Skam Artist Takeover: Spring Break, 10 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at Mixx  BOOK IT NOW: Legendary Irish rockers The Saw Doctors help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day, 9 p.m., Saturday, March 17, The Music Box; Liza Minelli brings her revue to the Event Center, 8 p.m., Saturday, March 24; Lewis Black rages about things large and small, 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, The Music Box; Kevin James takes a break from family-friendly films to perform his stand-up act, 8 p.m., April 7, Event Center.  Check out theborgata.com for…

Friday, February 17, 2012

Make Date Night A Weekend Carnival

Got in trouble for not having a romantic Valentine's Day? Take these cues to work your way out of the doghouse.

The Borgata  THIS WEEKEND: Tonight and Saturday — Aaron Lewis performs at 9 p.m., The Music Box; Saturday — "The Deadmeat Tour," featuring Steve Aoki and Datsik, at the Event Center, 10 p.m.; Sunday — Lisa Lampanelli brings her outrageous comedy to the Event Center; 10 p.m. NEXT WEEK: Alesso, 10 p.m. Monday at MurMur   BOOK IT NOW: Legendary Irish rockers The Saw Doctors help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day, 9 p.m., Saturday, March 17, The Music Box; Liza Minellibrings her revue to the Event Center, 8 p.m., Saturday, March 24; Lewis Black rages about things large and small, 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, The Music Box; Kevin James takes a break from family-friendly films to perform his stand-up act, 8 p.m., April 7, Event …

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Make Date Night a Perfect Post-Holiday Treat

From the Devils to the Symphony, there are plenty of post-holiday options for others to entertain you.

The Borgata, Atlantic City THIS WEEKEND Friday and Saturday —Rob Thomas, 9 p.m., The Music Box  NEXT WEEK Frankie Valli, 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13, 14, The Music Box; Anti-social Comedy Tour, hosted by Jim Norton and featuring Dave Attell, Artie Lange and Dough Stanhope, 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15  BOOK IT NOW Colin Quinn's "Short Story Long" provides a humorous look at history, 9p.m., Friday, Jan. 28;  CJersey guy and comedian/actor Jay Mohr, 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3   Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows. Kean University, Union THIS WEEKEND No shows   NEXT WEEK No shows BOOK IT NOW George Winston, 3 p.m., Sunday, March 4; Ravi Coltrane, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 14; Kathy Mattea, 3 p…

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Date Night: Find a Way to Spread Some Spirit

From Good Homes rocks the Wellmont, The Nutcracker is a romantic journey, and other treats will get you in a festive frame of mind.

The Borgata, Atlantic City THIS WEEKEND Thursday through Sunday — The Borgata Comedy Club features a show with Jeff Pirami, Rob Magnotti and Vic DiBitetto, 9 p.m.  NEXT WEEK Vinnie Mark, Jodi Weiner, JJ Ramirez tickle the funny bones of Music Box audiences, Dec. 22-24, all shows start at 9 p.m. BOOK IT NOW Fitz and the Tantrums, 9p.m., Friday, Dec. 30; New Year's Eve party with comedian Seth Meyers, 7 and 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, Rob Thomas, 9 p.m., Jan. 6-7, The Music Box; Frankie Valli, 9 p.m., Jan 13, The Music Box  Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows. Kean University, Union THIS WEEKEND Through Friday — "Claiming Citizenship: African-Americans and New Deal Photography," presented by the Kean …

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