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Arts at Monmouth

February 2026
Pop Surrealism: From the James and Maureen Dorment Collection

January 20 at 10:00 am–March 27 at 5:00 pm EST

DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall

Please note: The Gallery Reception has been rescheduled to March 12 from 7–9pm.

Pop Surrealism (or Lowbrow Art) is a contemporary art movement blending surrealism’s dreamlike, unconscious themes with pop art’s imagery from popular culture, cartoons, comics, and kitsch, characterized by high technical skill, satirical commentary, and roots in underground scenes like hot-rod culture and punk rock, often featuring fantastical characters and exploring social themes with dark humor and whimsy with magazines like Juxtapoz popularizing the style. The exhibition features key artists from this movement including Mark Ryden, Camille Rose Garcia, Ana Bagayan, Swoon, Neckface, Barnaby Whitfield, John John Jessie, Tim Biskup, Liz McGrath, Mark Ryden, Aaron Johnson, Camille Rose Garcia, R. Crumb, and many more. Reception will be held on Friday, February 20th from 7 – 9 p.m.
Chile ’76

February 26 at 6:00 pm–9:30 pm EST

Pollak Theatre

The Institute for Global Understanding (IGU) and the Center for the Arts at Monmouth University invite you to the first Pearson’s World Cinema Series (PWCS) movie and discussion event of the spring semester on Thursday, February 26th, at 6:05 PM in Pollak Theatre. We will screen the movie Chile, ’76 (2022) directed by Manuela Martelli. The movie will be hosted by Dr. Debora Machado Nunes with Prof. Frank Cipriani. Screening will be followed by a discussion and refreshments.
Play On!

February 26 at 7:00 pm–8:30 pm EST Play On!

Lauren K Woods Theatre 398 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ, United States

This is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance in which anything that can go wrong does

$10 (free for MU Students and Employees)
Play On!

February 27 at 7:00 pm–8:30 pm EST Play On!

Lauren K Woods Theatre 398 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ, United States

This is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance in which anything that can go wrong does

$10 (free for MU Students and Employees)
Play On!

February 28 at 7:00 pm–8:30 pm EST Play On!

Lauren K Woods Theatre 398 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ, United States

This is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance in which anything that can go wrong does

$10 (free for MU Students and Employees)
March 2026
Play On!

March 1 at 3:00 pm–4:30 pm EST Play On!

Lauren K Woods Theatre 398 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ, United States

This is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance in which anything that can go wrong does

$10 (free for MU Students and Employees)
Kate Bush, Hounds of Love

March 3 at 7:30 pm–9:00 pm EST

The Great Hall Auditorium/Virtual 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, United States

It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Kate Bush, Hounds of Love.
Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

March 6 at 3:30 pm–4:30 pm EST

Pollak Theatre

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Pollak Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Here Comes the Sun, Yesterday, I Want to Break Free, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more!

Tickets starting at $45
Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

March 6 at 6:00 pm–7:00 pm EST

Pollak Theatre

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Pollak Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Here Comes the Sun, Yesterday, I Want to Break Free, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more!

Tickets starting at $34
Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

March 6 at 8:30 pm–9:30 pm EST

Pollak Theatre

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Branch. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Pollak Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as The Scientist, Viva la Vida, Radioactive, Believer, and more!

Tickets starting at $34

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