Events

Step into the golden age of cinema at the Brook Arts Center when the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra presents Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush on the big screen with live orchestral accompaniment. PRO Founder and Conductor Rick Benjamin leads the ensemble in a performance of the film’s original orchestral score, complete with live sound effects, played from the orchestra pit as Chaplin’s beloved 1925 comedy unfolds on the big screen. In the film, Chaplin’s iconic Little Tramp heads to the Klondike in search of fortune, encountering blizzards, hunger, love, and some of the most famous comic sequences ever filmed. The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra is the world’s only year-round professional ensemble dedicated to re-creating the sounds of early American musical theater, silent cinema, and vintage dance. Since their 1988 debut at Lincoln Center, PRO has performed at the Smithsonian, the Kennedy Center, the Ravinia Festival, and hundreds of leading arts venues worldwide. Their recordings have been heard daily since 1989 as the outdoor music at Main Street, U.S.A. in Disney’s theme parks. One performance only: Sunday, May 3rd at the Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook, NJ. Theatre organ pre-show at 2:30pm, showtime at 3pm.

What happens when a father and son spend years missing each other, then find their way back? An Evening with Adam Nimoy Monday, May 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM Moderated by Wally Yosafat $10 JCC members | $15 Community Members In The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father Leonard Nimoy, Adam Nimoy shares the deeply personal story behind his complicated relationship with his father, the late Leonard Nimoy of Star Trek fame. From divorce and addiction to recovery and repair, Adam explores how 12-step recovery and Jewish wisdom helped rebuild a bond that once felt out of reach, and how that healing shaped the parent he became. Star Trek fans will recognize the legacy. Everyone will connect with the story. George Takei calls it a story that “should resonate with anyone who struggles with difficult family dynamics.” Join us for a powerful conversation about family, forgiveness, and the courage to begin again.

Join Us for Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses in Hillsborough Township, NJ to benefit OSCAR Animal Rescue! Join paws with us for a unique and heartwarming yoga class at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Center in Hillsborough Township, NJ. Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses combines the joy of yoga with the cuddles of adorable rescue puppies and dogs from One Step Closer Animal Rescue (OSCAR). Event Highlights: 45-Minute Yoga Class: Certified Honor Yoga instructor Estefania will lead a mixed-level yoga session while rescue puppies and dogs roam freely, providing cuddles and puppy kisses. 15-Minutes of Snuggles: After yoga, enjoy a "snuggasana" session with the pups. Tickets: Advance Purchase: $49.50 At the Door: $60 (space permitting) A portion of all ticket proceeds will be donated to OSCAR Animal Rescue. Important Information: Bring Your Own Mat: Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Limited Space: Space is limited, so order your Pawssport today! Respecting The Rescue: The only dogs allowed on the class floor will be the rescue and no food or treats will be allowed on the class floor. Spectators are NOT Allowed: To ensure the safety, privacy, and comfort of participants and event staff/volunteers. Event Participants: The recommended age is 12+ to attend the class, however, children who are able to

Join us for a hands-on creative evening with jewelry designer Ariel Tidhar. You’ll design and assemble your own personalized charm necklace from a curated collection of charms and chains. It is the perfect girls night and you’ll leave with something meaningful and uniquely beautiful. Cost: $36.00/person Age: 18+ (you need to have good hand dexterity to use jewelry tools)

A delightful take on afternoon tea. We invite you to indulge in a beautifully presented spread of delicate bites and confections, thoughtfully crafted for all ages. Settle in for an experience that blends elegance with a sense of wonder, where memories are made over every sip. Each tea service includes a selection of black, green or herbal teas. Adult Menu Cocktails Mother May I | Earl Grey Gin, Madeira, Pomegranate, Lemon, Orgeat The Mezcal Matriarch | Aldez Mescal, Blood Orange, Passion Fruit, Honey Farm Syrup Tea Sandwiches Classic Hummus and Cucumber | Olive Oil Pearls Smoked Salmon | Citrus-Whipped Cream Cheese, Trout Roe Classic Egg Salad | Quail Egg, Fresh Chives Smoke Duck Breast | Fig Marmalade Sweets Lemon Basil Tart | Olive Oil Cake, Lemon Basil Cream, Fresh Berries Triple Chocolate | Oreo Crust, Chocolate Mousse Carrot Cake | Cinnamon Glaze Raspberry Macaron Classic Vanilla Bean & Lemon Blueberry Scones Accompaniments Devonshire Cream Lemon Cream Raspberry Preserve Children Menu Spirit Free Blush of Spring | Apple, Pomegranate, Lemon, Honey Farm Syrup Almond Spark | Orgeat, Ginger Beer, Cranberry Tea Sandwiches Nutella Banana Brulee Croque Monsieur Homemade Waffle with Wildberry Jam Turkey Club BLT Sweets Strawberry Hand Pie | Homemade