Events

The Native American Music Experience
2026-06-03 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Pollak Theatre
The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Hard Rock International are proud to announce The Native American Music Experience, a unique, free concert celebrating the rich history and enduring legacy of Indigenous music in America.
The concert will take place at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. and is part of the Springsteen Center’s week-long series of grand opening activities.
Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is also supporting the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music through financial contributions, memorabilia donations from its globally recognized collection of more than 89,000 authentic music artifacts, and partnership in the entertainment space.
“Indigenous music is foundational to the story of American music,” said Robert Santelli, founding executive director of the Springsteen Center. “This concert kicks off our relationship with Hard Rock International and reflects our mission to explore the full breadth of American music. Our aim is to ensure that the voices and musical traditions of Indigenous artists are recognized, celebrated and better understood.”
“On behalf of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International, we are proud to partner with the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music to increase awareness and understanding of Indigenous music,” said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International. “Seminole music and Native American music in general plays a major role in the history and culture of America and the world.”
The Native American Music Experience will feature Indigenous artists from around the United States and Canada and performances of both traditional and contemporary music, including performers from the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Artists performing include Gary Farmer and the Dish and Spoon Band, Cary Morin and Pura Fe’, the Osceola Brothers, Spencer Battiest & Doc Native, 28’ Native and Flow, Felipe Rose, Levi Platero, and Julia Keefe’s Mildred Bailey Project, with former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo in a featured musical performance.
The evening’s MC will be Brett Maybee, syndicated producer and radio host for The Mainstream with Brett Maybee and Gaeno radio programs.
“The Native American Music Experience is part of the Springsteen Center’s ongoing efforts to present public programs that connect music to history, culture, and identity,” continued Santelli. “Having Hard Rock as a partner allows the Springsteen Center the resources and support necessary to become an all-inclusive music institution.”
Tickets for The Native American Music Experience are free, though registration is required.
About Hard Rock International
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies, with venues in nearly 80 countries spanning more than 300 locations, including owned, licensed, or managed hotels, casinos, Rock Shops®, live performance venues, and cafes.
Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia, with more than 88,000 pieces displayed at locations around the globe.
The Unity™ by Hard Rock global loyalty program rewards members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition, Hard Rock Digital spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide.
HRI has received numerous industry, destination, and workplace awards across the travel, hospitality, gaming, entertainment, and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds investment-grade ratings from S&P Global Ratings (BBB), Moody’s Investors Service (Baa2), and Fitch Ratings (BBB).
For more information, visit:
www.hardrock.comshop.hardrock.com

Bob Dylan, Blood on the Tracks
2026-06-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, 07764
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 Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks.
This event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Men's Track and Field vs NCAA Outdoor Championships
2026-06-10 21:15 - 2026-06-11 00:15 | Eugene, ORE (Hayward Field)
Monmouth University Men’s Track and Field vs NCAA Outdoor Championships
TV: ESPN/ESPN2
Tickets

Alumni Awards 2026
2026-06-12 18:00 - 19:30 | The Great Hall and Erlanger Gardens
Join Fellow Alumni and Friends for Our 2026 Alumni Awards Ceremony!
Great Hall and Erlanger Gardens
Friday, June 12
6–7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30
Presented every other year, the Alumni Awards celebrate alumni who exemplify professional excellence, strong leadership, and meaningful volunteer commitment to Monmouth University. All alumni are invited to join us as we celebrate the 2026 Alumni Award recipients. The Alumni Association Board of Directors Recognition and Milestones Committee is proud to showcase this year’s honorees. The awards ceremony will take place from 6–6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, followed by a cocktail reception on the patio from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
This Year’s Award Recipients

Distinguished Alumni Award: Deborah “Dee” Baker ’00
Outstanding Alumni Service Award: Fred Williams ’04
Recent Alumni Award: Kimberly (Kravitz) Bukowiec ’13

Wine and Stein 2026
2026-06-13 17:00 - 19:30 | The Great Hall
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 5–7:30 p.m. Great Hall

Price: $55 (Early Bird Pricing until April 15)

Note: Price includes a $5 gift to the Access Fund, supporting scholarships for students with unmet financial need.

Our annual wine and beer tasting event is back! Come raise a glass and reconnect with fellow Hawks at this beloved tradition. Don’t miss your chance to receive this year’s commemorative glass, enjoy fine beverages, savor delicious food, and experience live music in great company. Cheers to another unforgettable evening!

Exhibition on Screen – John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger
2026-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Pollak Theatre
John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s film will examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture and fashion.
Filmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention. Alongside 50 paintings by Sargent sit stunning items of clothing and accessories worn by his subjects, drawing the audience into the artist’s studio.
Step into the glittering world of fashion, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era.

John Fowles, The French Lieutenant's Woman
2026-06-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom (Online)
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack, each month we’ll explore a different novel. All you have to do is Zoom in and join the discussion!

Classic for a Reason: Buddy Holly
2026-06-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom (Online)
Join music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments.

Monmouth Alumni Meet-up
2026-06-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ, 07733, United States
Free Event
Calling all Monmouth alumni and current students! Whether you work at Bell Works, work remotely, or are simply looking to expand your professional network, join the Alumni Engagement and Career Development teams for complimentary coffee and light bites at Bell Works. Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect with fellow Hawks—find us at the tables under the string lights near the market!

Mozart vs. Beethoven
2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:30 | 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. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.
The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes works such as Bagatelle No. 25 en A menor: Für Elise and Las Bodas de Fígaro, K. 492: Obertura, and many more.

Tribute to British Rock Legends
2026-06-24 20:30 - 22:00 | 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 Queen and The Beatles at Pollak Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Fever Up’s concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.
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!

Billy Joel, 52nd Street
2026-07-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, 07764
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 Billy Joel, 52nd Street.
This event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Monmouth Alumni Pickleball Night
2026-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Fort Athletic Club
Join fellow Hawks for a fun and friendly evening on the courts! Connect with alumni, enjoy some light competition, and serve up great memories. All skill levels welcome! Instruction will be provided.

Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2026-07-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom (Online)

Tribute to Bad Bunny
2026-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | 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. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.
The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as DtMF, Moscow Mule, La Canción, and many more!

Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
2026-07-17 20:30 - 21:30 | 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. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.
The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Clocks, Shiver, Speed of Sound, Trouble, Fix You, Paradise, Yellow, and many more!

Waves Across Time
2026-07-21 09:00 - 2026-08-21 09:00 | Pollak Gallery
On View: July 21 – August 21, 2026
Artist Reception: August 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Pollak Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–10:00 PMSaturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
At the meeting of ocean and bay, Sandy Hook stands as a landscape shaped by centuries of change — a place where tides and time weave together the echoes of history and the spirit of renewal.
Once a critical coastal battlement, fortified with gun batteries and vigilant officers, Sandy Hook has transformed into a sanctuary: a refuge for wildlife, beach-goers, and the ever-shifting dunes themselves, and home to research and educational facilities. What was once a place of defense is now a place of discovery and restoration — where weathered concrete yields to wildflowers, and a historic lighthouse guides not warships, but families seeking the timeless solace of the shore.
Through the eyes of exhibiting artists, Waves Across Time seeks to capture the enduring beauty and layered story of this beloved peninsula, where the strength of the past and the freedom of the present and everything in-between intertwines beneath wide open skies.

Yankees vs. Pirates (Alumni Yankee Games)
2026-07-22 13:35 | Yankee Stadium
Join Monmouth University and the New York Yankees for some fun-filled games at Yankee Stadium! Each ticket includes an exclusive New York Yankees jersey co-branded with the Monmouth University logo, a $5 donation to the Access Fund, and other bonuses depending on the event.
Transportation is not included. View information about transportation and parking.

Zoom Into First Year: Career Development
2026-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
College is about more than earning a degree. Hosted by Career Development, this interactive session shows first-year students how to begin building the experiences, skills, and connections that lead to internships, jobs, graduate school, and other opportunities after graduation. Students will also learn how to make the most of Handshake and other career resources beginning in their first semester at Monmouth.n—nEvent Details

Zoom Into First Year : Fraternity and Sorority Life
2026-08-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Learn about our Fraternity and Sorority Life here at Monmouth University! n—nEvent Details

Meat Loaf, Bat Out of Hell
2026-08-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music / Virtual, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, 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 Meat Loaf, Bat Out of Hell.
This event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Trivia Night @ Icarus Brewing
2026-08-05 17:30 | Icarus Brewing, 2045 Route 88,, Brick, NJ, 08724
Wednesday, Aug. 5Free EventIcarus Brewing—2045 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724

Happy Hour: 5:30–6:30 p.m.Trivia: 6:30 p.m.

Gather your crew and head to Icarus Brewing for a lively night of trivia, craft brews and good vibes! Reconnect, compete, and reminisce as you test your knowledge and enjoy an evening of laughs, prizes, and Hawk Pride!

Women's Soccer vs La Salle (Exhibition)
2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | West Long Branch, NJ (Hesse Field on the Great Lawn)
Monmouth University Women’s Soccer vs La Salle (Exhibition)

Women's Soccer at Saint Joseph's (Exhibition)
2026-08-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Philadelphia, PA (Sean Sweeney Field)
Monmouth University Women’s Soccer at Saint Joseph’s (Exhibition)

Men's Soccer vs Rider - Scrimmage
2026-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Hesse Field on The Great Lawn
Monmouth University Men’s Soccer vs Rider – Scrimmage

Paul Bowles, The Sheltering Sky
2026-08-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom (Online)

Men's Soccer at Marist - Scrimmage
2026-08-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Poughkeepsie, NY
Monmouth University Men’s Soccer at Marist – Scrimmage

Women's Soccer vs Manhattan
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | West Long Branch, NJ (Hesse Field on the Great Lawn)
Monmouth University Women’s Soccer vs Manhattan

Yankees vs. Mariners (Alumni Yankee Games)
2026-08-13 13:35 | Yankee Stadium

Men's Soccer vs Harcum - Scrimmage
2026-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Hesse Field on The Great Lawn
Monmouth University Men’s Soccer vs Harcum – Scrimmage
