Community Calendar

The X Ensemble will present a spirited classical trio performance highlighted by two premieres: a brand-new work by pianist Neil Alexander and inventive variations on a familiar traditional theme. Performing alongside Alexander is violinist Fung Chern Hwei (Sirius Quartet) and multi-reed artist Brad Hubbard (World Saxophone Quartet). Together, they will deliver a program that’s vibrant and exploratory, showcasing their creative chemistry.

Soundtrack of Independence: Frank’s Bugle

Tempesta di Mare | Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra

May 17, 2026 at 4:00 pm | Christ Church Neighborhood House
May 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm | Christ Church Neighborhood House

Join us for this homage to the music and dances composed and performed by Francis Johnson, a free Black man and trumpeter extraordinaire. Featuring Tempesta di Mare, Music of the Regiment, New York Baroque Dance Company, and Justin Bland on trumpet!

https://tempestadimare.org/tdm_event/franks-bugle/

Soundtrack of Independence: Frank’s Bugle

Tempesta di Mare | Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra

May 17, 2026 at 4:00 pm | Christ Church Neighborhood House
May 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm | Christ Church Neighborhood House

Join us for this homage to the music and dances composed and performed by Francis Johnson, a free Black man and trumpeter extraordinaire. Featuring Tempesta di Mare, Music of the Regiment, New York Baroque Dance Company, and Justin Bland on trumpet!

https://tempestadimare.org/tdm_event/franks-bugle/

Join Dr. Ruth Ochs and The Westminster Community Orchestra (WCO) for the Westminster Conservatory Concerto Competition Winners Concert on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Hillman Hall, in the Cullen Center, on the Westminster campus, Walnut Lane, in Princeton. There are no tickets required; a suggested admission of $10/person cash will be collected at the door.

The concert will feature the winners of this year’s Westminster Conservatory concerto competition: Alan Li, performing Mozart’s Andante in C for Flute and Orchestra, Wei-En Erin Liao performing the first movement of Crusell’s Clarinet Concerto No. 1, and Cherie Xu performing the first movement of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major. In addition, the WCO will perform Copland’s Outdoor Overture, the second movement from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, and Nelhybel’s Pavane for Brass and Percussion.

For more information on the May 17th performance, please contact the Westminster Conservatory office by phone, 609-921-7104, email, conservatory@rider.edu, or visit https://www.rider.edu/about/events/westminster-community-orchestra-concerto-competition-winners-concert

TOMS RIVER – Dancers from K-Pulse NYC, a K-Pop focused dance studio, will perform and share the history and significance of K-Pop over the years at several branches of the Ocean County Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

This program will take place at the following dates and locations:
• Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. – Upper Shores Branch – 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, 732-793-3996.
• Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. – Little Egg Harbor Branch – 290 Mathistown Road, 609-294-1197
• Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. – Lacey Branch – 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, 609-693-8566
• Saturday, May 23 at 1 p.m. – Point Pleasant Borough Branch – 834 Beaver Dam Road, 732-295-1555

K-Pulse will bring the electrifying energy and vibrant culture of K-Pop dance to the library, highlighting the sounds, styles, and stories that shaped each era, honoring the Korean artists who paved the way and the cultural impact that inspires fans around the world. Join us in paying tribute to the legacy, creativity, and community at the heart of K-Pop’s past, present, and future.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/KPopOCL, or call or visit the branch of your choice. Registration is currently open for the Upper Shores and Little Egg Harbor programs. Registration will open on May 1 for Lacey and May 2 for Point Pleasant Borough.

TOMS RIVER – Dancers from K-Pulse NYC, a K-Pop focused dance studio, will perform and share the history and significance of K-Pop over the years at several branches of the Ocean County Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

This program will take place at the following dates and locations:
• Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. – Upper Shores Branch – 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, 732-793-3996.
• Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. – Little Egg Harbor Branch – 290 Mathistown Road, 609-294-1197
• Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. – Lacey Branch – 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, 609-693-8566
• Saturday, May 23 at 1 p.m. – Point Pleasant Borough Branch – 834 Beaver Dam Road, 732-295-1555

K-Pulse will bring the electrifying energy and vibrant culture of K-Pop dance to the library, highlighting the sounds, styles, and stories that shaped each era, honoring the Korean artists who paved the way and the cultural impact that inspires fans around the world. Join us in paying tribute to the legacy, creativity, and community at the heart of K-Pop’s past, present, and future.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/KPopOCL, or call or visit the branch of your choice. Registration is currently open for the Upper Shores and Little Egg Harbor programs. Registration will open on May 1 for Lacey and May 2 for Point Pleasant Borough.

The Mercer County Symphony Wind Band will hold its annual Spring Concert Tuesday May 19 under the direction of Dr. Lou Woodruff.

Founded by the Mercer County Community College in 1979, the Symphonic Wind Band provides a unique opportunity for students and community musicians to share in making music in a safe and challenging environment. Auditions are not required. More than three hundred musicians have played in the Band over the years.

The Mercer County Symphonic Band remains dedicated to promoting the musical growth of its members and the music appreciation of its audiences. Through focused weekly rehearsals at the College, the members build instrumental techniques, develop individual musicianship and apply group performance skills in the recreation of a wide variety of musical compositions.

Can't make the concert person? Watch the livestream.

TOMS RIVER – Dancers from K-Pulse NYC, a K-Pop focused dance studio, will perform and share the history and significance of K-Pop over the years at several branches of the Ocean County Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

This program will take place at the following dates and locations:
• Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. – Upper Shores Branch – 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, 732-793-3996.
• Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. – Little Egg Harbor Branch – 290 Mathistown Road, 609-294-1197
• Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. – Lacey Branch – 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, 609-693-8566
• Saturday, May 23 at 1 p.m. – Point Pleasant Borough Branch – 834 Beaver Dam Road, 732-295-1555

K-Pulse will bring the electrifying energy and vibrant culture of K-Pop dance to the library, highlighting the sounds, styles, and stories that shaped each era, honoring the Korean artists who paved the way and the cultural impact that inspires fans around the world. Join us in paying tribute to the legacy, creativity, and community at the heart of K-Pop’s past, present, and future.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/KPopOCL, or call or visit the branch of your choice. Registration is currently open for the Upper Shores and Little Egg Harbor programs. Registration will open on May 1 for Lacey and May 2 for Point Pleasant Borough.

TOMS RIVER – Dancers from K-Pulse NYC, a K-Pop focused dance studio, will perform and share the history and significance of K-Pop over the years at several branches of the Ocean County Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

This program will take place at the following dates and locations:
• Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. – Upper Shores Branch – 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, 732-793-3996.
• Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. – Little Egg Harbor Branch – 290 Mathistown Road, 609-294-1197
• Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. – Lacey Branch – 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, 609-693-8566
• Saturday, May 23 at 1 p.m. – Point Pleasant Borough Branch – 834 Beaver Dam Road, 732-295-1555

K-Pulse will bring the electrifying energy and vibrant culture of K-Pop dance to the library, highlighting the sounds, styles, and stories that shaped each era, honoring the Korean artists who paved the way and the cultural impact that inspires fans around the world. Join us in paying tribute to the legacy, creativity, and community at the heart of K-Pop’s past, present, and future.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/KPopOCL, or call or visit the branch of your choice. Registration is currently open for the Upper Shores and Little Egg Harbor programs. Registration will open on May 1 for Lacey and May 2 for Point Pleasant Borough.

TOMS RIVER – Dancers from K-Pulse NYC, a K-Pop focused dance studio, will perform and share the history and significance of K-Pop over the years at several branches of the Ocean County Library in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

This program will take place at the following dates and locations:
• Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. – Upper Shores Branch – 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, 732-793-3996.
• Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. – Little Egg Harbor Branch – 290 Mathistown Road, 609-294-1197
• Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. – Lacey Branch – 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, 609-693-8566
• Saturday, May 23 at 1 p.m. – Point Pleasant Borough Branch – 834 Beaver Dam Road, 732-295-1555

K-Pulse will bring the electrifying energy and vibrant culture of K-Pop dance to the library, highlighting the sounds, styles, and stories that shaped each era, honoring the Korean artists who paved the way and the cultural impact that inspires fans around the world. Join us in paying tribute to the legacy, creativity, and community at the heart of K-Pop’s past, present, and future.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/KPopOCL, or call or visit the branch of your choice. Registration is currently open for the Upper Shores and Little Egg Harbor programs. Registration will open on May 1 for Lacey and May 2 for Point Pleasant Borough.