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Arts and Entertainment

The arts are alive in the greater Woodbridge area, characterizing an array of cultural avenues through several local art and entertainment venues. Visual arts, musical arts and theatrical arts are all well represented here.

A gem in Woodbridge since its opening as the area’s premier library in 1877, the Barron Arts Center has become the cultural center of Woodbridge Township and its surrounding communities. Constructed in the beautiful Romanesque Revival-style, the building is a supreme example of Victorian-era architecture.

Upon its inception as the Barron Arts Center in the mid-1970s – along with its recognition on the State and National Register of Historic Places – the center has offered the public free art exhibits displaying the works of both nationally recognized artists and local artists, programs, lectures, musical entertainment and a variety of special events. Some of the Barron Arts Center’s popular offerings include Poets’ Wednesday, a monthly series of poetry readings by published artists, and lawn concerts in the warm summer months – among many others!

Positioned on the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers University, the Zimmerli Art Museum comprises over 50,000 works of art, many of which feature Russian and Soviet art, French 19th century art and American 19th and 20th century art. The museum also houses a research library teeming with rare books, journals and other printed material. A number of programs, including lectures, studio classes, tours and concerts, can be accessed through Rutgers’ Zimmerli Art Museum as well.

And for those looking to enjoy the theatrical arts of Woodbridge Township and its surrounding areas, be sure to visit such venues as the Edison Valley Playhouse (Edison), the Crossroads Theater (New Brunswick), the George Street Playhouse (New Brunswick), the New Jersey State Theater (New Brunswick), the Forum Theater (Metuchen) and the Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn). The PNC Arts Center in Holmdel and a number of cinemas are also on-hand entertainment spots in central New Jersey.