The New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus (NJGMC) is proud to announce its 35th Anniversary Spring Concert Series,&nbsp;“NJGMC Essentials: The Music That Makes Us.”&nbsp;Since its founding, the Chorus has remained a steadfast beacon for the LGBTQ+ community, dedicated to changing hearts and minds through the transformative power of song.&nbsp;These&nbsp;milestone performances&nbsp;serve&nbsp;as a musical mosaic, weaving together the chorus’s most quintessential works. The program features a dynamic blend of traditional choral classics, high-energy pop favorites, and beloved Broadway showpieces that have defined the NJGMC’s three-and-a-half-decade&nbsp;legacy of artistry and advocacy.&nbsp;We are still here, still queer, and more vibrant than ever.&nbsp;This concert is a celebration of our history as&nbsp;a safe havenand a celebration of the spirit of inclusivity that continues to drive us forward.&nbsp;Performance Dates and Locations:<div class="s8" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.8; text-indent: -18px; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">•&nbsp;Asbury Park, NJ:&nbsp;Friday, May 15,&nbsp;at 8:00 PM | Trinity Episcopal Church, 503 Asbury Ave.</div><div class="s8" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.8; text-indent: -18px; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">•&nbsp;Haddonfield, NJ:&nbsp;Saturday, May 16,&nbsp;at 8:00 PM | Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Road.</div><div class="s8" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.8; text-indent: -18px; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;">•&nbsp;Cranbury, NJ:&nbsp;Sunday, May 17,&nbsp;at 4:00 PM | St. David’s Episcopal Church, 90 South Main Street.</div>Ticket Information: General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. Tickets are available for purchase online at&nbsp;njgmc.org, by phone at&nbsp;(732) 579-8449, or through any NJGMC member. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door for all performances.&nbsp;

Local Event: NJGMC Essentials: The Music That Makes Us

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NJGMC Essentials: The Music That Makes Us

The New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus (NJGMC) is proud to announce its 35th Anniversary Spring Concert Series, “NJGMC Essentials: The...

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Brookdale Performing Arts Center is thrilled to launch a bold new comedy experience in 2026: Laugh Lab @Brookdale, an improv series where nothing is scripted, everything is unexpected, and the laughs are absolutely guaranteed. This fresh, experimental comedy night invites audiences into a world where performers push boundaries, test new ideas, and embrace the hilariously unhinged.&nbsp;
Guests will enjoy the show in cocktail-style seating, creating an intimate, club-like atmosphere. Snacks will be available for purchase, and the casual, lounge vibe offers a perfect night out for adults looking to unwind, laugh, and escape the ordinary.&nbsp;
Tickets are just $10, making Laugh Lab @Brookdale one of the most affordable and entertaining nights in Monmouth County. Each performance begins at 7:00 PM, and with a lineup of quick-thinking comedians and unpredictable scenarios, no two nights will ever be the same.&nbsp;
2026 Show Dates&nbsp;
<ul><li>February 19, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>February 20, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>March 12, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>March 13, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>May 7, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>May 8, 2026&nbsp;</li></ul>
All shows begin at 7:00 PM and tickets are $10.&nbsp;
This improv series is adult-themed, geared toward audiences who appreciate edgy, off-the-rails humor. Whether you're an improv lover or someone who just needs a break from the everyday, this is the show you’ll be talking about long after the lights come up.&nbsp;
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something new, daring, and wickedly funny in 2026. Seats are limited, and with this kind of energy, buzz, and price point, Laugh Lab @Brookdale has all the makings of the next must-see local comedy hit.&nbsp;
Laugh Lab @Brookdale Where comedy gets tested, tried, and totally unhinged.
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503 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

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