The long-awaited American Dream entertainment and retail center in East Rutherford has opened and is loaded with an awe-inspiring mix of family-friendly activities, and indoor attractions! Opening in chapters through Spring of 2020, there will be shopping and entertainment across 3 million square feet of real estate, however there’s plenty to experience now!
OPEN: On October 25, 2019, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park—the Western Hemisphere’s largest indoor theme park—opened, boasting more than 35 rides, roller coasters and attractions, including The Shredder, The Shellraiser and Nickelodeon’s Skyline Scream. Simultaneously, The Rink at American Dream also opened, offering an NHL-regulation size ice skating rink with open skating, hockey tournaments, figure skating and more.
OPEN: On December 5, 2019, the slopes opened at Big SNOW, North America’s only indoor real-snow park, touting all kinds of hills, runs and ski/snowboard coaching sessions to appeal to all types of snow sports lovers. While you’re there, stock up on ski and snowboard apparel at The Shops at Big SNOW.
DreamWorks Water Park, opening soon, will be North America’s largest indoor water park housed beneath an 8-acre glass dome. Make a splash in the largest indoor wave pool, the longest hydro-magnetic coaster, and the tallest indoor body slide in the world. The park will also feature cabanas with views of Manhattan designed by New Jersey-native Jonathan Adler.
The grand opening in March 2020 will unveil hundreds of retailers, including fast-fashion brands such as H&M, Zara and Uniqlo, as well as a high-end collection of labels such as Hermès and Dolce & Gabbana. Also featuring many carefully curated dining destinations – ranging from casual and cool to memorable experiences from the world’s most celebrated chefs.
After you’re done shopping at one of the numerous stores or watching a fashion show on the runway, explore Merlin Entertainments’ SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, CMX Luxury Movie Theater, Kidzania, a 300-foot observation wheel overlooking New York City, two indoor mini-golf courses, and many more.
With something for everyone, American Dream truly is a destination for the whole family!
"Joker," the newest addition to the Batman franchise, has footage shot throughout New Jersey:
Top Dance and Night Clubs in New Jersey.
Dance and night clubs with live bands, DJ's, and entertainment
Northern New Jersey Dance and Night Clubs
46 Lounge
300 Route 46 East
Totowa, NJ 07512
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The music is Top 40, Hip Hop, Club, Mash-Ups and House. Hot Miami nights comes to 46 Lounge Wednesday through Saturday 7pm till 3am. A -chic lounge with a trendy contemporary ambiance and a Brazilian cherry dance floor, 3 Martini & Wine Bars and a Tropical Outdoor Patio with 2 Tiki Bars.
The Dome Rooftop Bar & Lounge at The Manor
111 Prospect Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
973.731.2360
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An upscale after-hours night club experience.with Old School & New School Dance Tracks. Set above the Manor Restaurant in an all glass enclosed domed rooftop lounge where you can see the stars overhead and dance floor at your feet. Attractive setting with a jade marble bar and tabletops, deep mahogany pillars, and retro leather lounge chairs with a speakeasy swagger from yesteryear
DJ Performances every Friday & Saturday. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. DJ performances from 9:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Bar Menu available from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Mandala
246 3rd St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-2077
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A night club that connects with different types of crowds. Depending on the night, the different themes serves different crowds. They feature Latino music nights on Fridays and Saturdays, with gay nights on Thursdays and Sundays. Their DJ is present every night and entertains with the hottest music to go along with whatever theme or event they have.
QXT's
248 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ
(973) 643-3996
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New Jersey's longest running alternative dance club. QXT's has given fans of alternative music a place to spend their Friday and Saturday nights, with each night offering a variety of musical genres including Alternative, EDM, New Wave, 80s, 90s, Industrial, Dark Wave, Goth,Punk and Rock. Besides the main dance floor, there are two additional rooms which have been dubbed Area 51 and The Crypt, each with its own bar, diverse musical flare, and a variety of characters and personalities.
Rise Night Club
1 S Main St
Lodi, NJ
(973) 778-4433
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The music is Techno, Latin, Tribal, Mashups, Classics, Hip Hop, Top 40. Open Fridays and Saturdays with special Exclusive Latin Fridays and Rise Saturdays
Central New Jersey Dance and Night Clubs
Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten
527 Lake Ave
Asbury Park, NJ
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Enjoy live music, dancing, good food, and beer with European Birgaten ambiance. The venue features a 9,000 square foot outdoor rooftop Biergarten and a 6,000 square foot indoor hall with over 31 premium draft beers and over 60 in the bottle, including American craft selections. Join in at a communal table where friends and strangers mingle and fet energized by a regular schedule of live music.
Avenue Nuit Night Club
23 Ocean Avenue
Long Branch
732-759-2900
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The Northern Jersey Shore's most upscale, chic night club. In the summer you can celebrate under the stars at the rooftop lounge with an outdoor pool, fireplace and top rated DJقs.
Year round, their indoor lounge provides oversized bed seating, VIP tables, a vibrant bar and dance floor.
Bar A
703-5 16th Ave
Lake Como, NJ
(732) 681-7422
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This huge indoor-outdoor facility with top entertainers continues to deliver an incredible entertainment, eating, and drinking experience year after year. Open year-round, Bar A' s multifaceted indoors, and tropical themed outdoors, has something for everyone.
Club Karma
401 Boulevard
Seaside Heights, NJ
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A summer seasonal Night Club, opens Memorial Day. An upscale outdoor club with lots of energy, dancing, VIP tables, and top DJ's!
D' Jais at Belmar
1801 Ocean Avenue
Belmar, NJ 07719
732-681-5055
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D'Jais is well known for it's diverse atmosphere in which different music can be heard seven nights a week. With sounds ranging from live classic rock & roll, reggae bands and the Tri-State's best DJقs Spinning the latest dance & club. Plus Special events by top billboard artists & Celebrity guest appearances.
Headliner
1401 State Route 35 S
Neptune, NJ 07753
732-775-6200
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Non stop entertainment at one of the largest clubs in the Jersey shore, and a wonderful staff,and a Martini Bar that will rock your world!
Jenks Night Club
300 Ocean Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach
(732) 899-0589
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Open year round. Located on the Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk overlooking the ocean, Jenks is a favorite for night life lovers in search of quality bands, a big dance floor, and a friendly crowd. They have several large bars well placed around the dance floor.
Perle Night Club and Lounge
13 Paterson St
New Brunswick, NJ
732-261-4044
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An upscale nightclub & lounge with DJ & live music
Porta
911 Kingsley Street
Asbury Park
(732) 776-7661
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Porta is a popular Neapolitan pizza restaurant and dance club that becomes an energetic night club with dancing after 9pm. Music covers a varity of genres played by the areas top DJ's. On Fridays and Saturdays, there is dancing in the Abbott Room, off the main dining area, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and in the main dining area after 11 p.m.
During the summer months there is live music in the outdoor area on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
732-502-0600
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The Wonder Bar
5th and Ocean
Asbury Park, NJ
732-502-8886
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A Blues, Rock, and Roots Music venue with a great history. Many of the performers who have appeared at the Stony Pony also have received their start here. "Tillie's Landing" outside deck and bar is a huge draw during the summer months and combined with the indoor venue they have a capacity to hold 2,000 patrons.
Southern New Jersey Dance and Night Clubs
Boogie Nights
Tropican Hotel & Casino
2831 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(800) 843-8767
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Features a lighted dance floor around a huge disco ball with the 70's and 80's theme every Friday and Saturday night, and the 90s Night every Thursday, playing all 90s all night!
Enjoy the Boogie Nights characters like Mr. Boogie, Roller Girl, Hula Hoop Girl, and Celebrity Impersonators>open s @ Thursday 10 PM and Friday & Saturday 9 PM
Premier Nightclub
1 Borgata Way
Atlantic City, NJ
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An upscale night club featuring an 18,000-square-foot venue with tiered booths focused on the DJ booth, stage, and digital proscenium. Also has a horseshoe-shaped mezzanine for awesome views of the ornate, yet modern energetic scene.
The Pool After Dark
Harrah's Hotel & Casino
777 Harrah's Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-441-5000
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An entertainment complex with a pool and a night club. Join in to dance the night away listening to live entertainment with top DJs and performers. Once inside, hit up the bar for a drink and make your way to the dance floor to immerse yourself in the sounds of today's top 40, hip-hop & EDM beside the city's most captivating dancers. Take in the atmosphere as the hottest stars in the industry perform live from the new, elevated stage & DJ area, enhanced with eye-catching graphic displays on massive LED walls. Open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night.
Due to its close proximity to NYC, New Jersey comedy venues and shows attract top talent who also perform in NYC, or have chosen to live nearby in NJ.
While Comedy venues have not seen a return to their peak days in the eighties, many have been closed because poor business practices and the venues that have survived are well financed and able to attract headliners.
While there has been a substantial paring down of clubs in line with the supply of headliners, today the successful New Jersey comedy venues are well financed and cover the costs of headliners with cover charges.
At one point there were many more New Jersey comedy venues than headliners, and in order to survive, some clubs decided to start headlining people who weren't headliners and that had 50 minutes of time killing material. The audiences were quick to experience this tactic and quit coming to these clubs.
Many of these venues turned to alternative ways of filling their clubs by letting people in for free and making their money off the drinks.
Northern New Jersey Comedy Clubs
Bananas Comedy Club at the Holiday Inn
283 Route 17 South
Hasbrouck Heights
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Open since 1988 features performances by up-and-coming and national comedians. Prices are higher for special shows/attractions. They offer a Dinner Package at Verbena Restaurant. Dinner is served 2 hours before Show time Dinner Package guests get priority reserved, up front seating for the show. Finger food is available in the club. Overnight packages featuring dinner, the show, and room are also available. Plenty of free parking
The Comedy Cove @ Scotty's
595 Morris Ave
Springfield, NJ
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The Comedy Cove line-up features some of the top comics, many of whom have appeared on network and cable TV programs. Most shows are on Friday & Saturdays at 9 pm. Dinner & Show Packages are available.
'The Comedy Shoppe
At multiple New Jersey Locations
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They feature the areas top comedians with open mic nights, special shows and fund-raisers.
Central New Jersey Comedy Clubs
Garden State Comedy Club
Flemington-Raritan Diner
324 State Rt 31
Flemington, NJ
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They have scheduled comedy shows, open MIC nights and Improv for stand up comedy.
Stress Factory
90 Church Street
New Brunswick, NJ
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Located a few blocks from Rutgers University, features national acts as well as up and coming performers. Vinnie Brand, your host for the evening, is sure to make an appearance and crack a few jokes as well. Food and drinks are available as well as dinner/show packages.
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club
520 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant, NJ
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Now one of the popular comedy clubs in Ocean County, Uncle Vinnie's is owned by 2 brothers from Belleville, NJ, They feature the areas top comedians with open Mic nights, special shows and fund-raisers.
Southern New Jersey Comedy Clubs
Atlantic City Comedy Club
Tropicana Casino and Resort
2831 Boardwalk, 3rd Fl
Atlantic City, NJ
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They feature some of the country's top headliners and rising stars. Located in the Kiss Kiss Nightclub in the Tropicana, comics come from NYC, Philly and all over the country to perform.
Borgata Comedy Club
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
One Borgata Way
Atlantic City, NJ
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Features renowned comics – some famous, some soon-to-be. And all up-close and personal
Howie Mandel's Comedy Club
Hard Rock Casino
1000 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ
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Opened in the summer of 2018, this new comedy venue is off to a successful start as one of the hottest Comedy Club's in Atlantic City with top performers every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday nights.
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