featured events
Join us for our exhibition: "Reflections."
Friends of Metuchen Arts is proud to present the art of two artists: Nathan Johnson, photographer and Paul Simon, sculptor.
The Gallery is open on Wednesdays from 6-8pm and Sundays from 1-3pm, 315 Main Street, across the street from the Forum Theatre in Metuchen.
Line As Illusion: Artist Talk by Paul Simon
November 19 at 7pm
Meet Paul Simon, sculptor, for an artist talk at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery on Wednesday, November 19 at 7pm. Paul will discuss the topic, "Line As Illusion."
Free and open to the public. 315A Main Street, Metuchen.
Outfront Metuchen Improv Series
October 5 and November 16
Discover the joy of improv in this high-energy class made just for middle-schoolers! Through fun games and scenes, students will build confidence, communication, and creativity while making new friends in a supportive, inclusive space. No scripts, no pressure - just laughter and self-expression.
Brainy Borough Sketch Night
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6–9pm
Relax, enjoy a drink, and sketch with friends at the Parlor at Hailey’s.
Peace on Earth
November 30, 7pm
Celebrate the holiday season with faculty of the Westerhoff School of Music & Art alongside the choirs and handbell choirs of First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen. This multigenerational performance centers on the world's need for peace in times of struggle, war, and hardship. This Candlelight Concert immediately follows the Metuchen Holiday Parade and Winter Festival, so enjoy the parade, the tree-lighting, and come on over to finish the night off with seasonal music! This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Metuchen Arts and First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen and features faculty of the Westerhoff School of Music & Art.
Grant funding for this project has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.
Character Pieces of Winter and War
Classical Piano Recital by Lyndon Ji
Saturday, September 13 at 2pm
Metuchen Library
Experience the diverse beauty of music composed amidst changing seasons and war. Selections range from Fanny Mendelssohn to the great 20th-century French composers to the young living composer Sam Wu. Join us for a performance that blends captivating piano playing with personal insights and guided listening.
Lyndon Ji recently completed the residency portion of the Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance at the Yale School of Music and relocated to Metuchen in May, 2025.
His numerous awards include the Grand Prize and Baroque Prize at the 2023 Chicago International Music Competition.
Register on the library event calendar https://www.metuchenlibrary.org/calendar or call us at 732-632-8526.
Cryptid Mountain
by David LaMorte
Cryptid Mountain is a Dante's Inferno meets Weird NJ. Follow the Jersey Devil up Cryptid Mountain on a journey of self-discovery and whimsy. Can he find himself before another cryptid finds him first? From Ricky's Luna Parc to the Muffler Man of Jersey City, see a novel take on the Jersey Devil myth.
Gala 2026
March 7, 2026
Our committee, led by Shannon Osborn-Jones, is hard at work making Gala 2026 come to life!