Top 10 NJ Arts Events of the Week: Bruno Mars, Union Jazz Festival, Basie anniversary, more

By: Jay Lustig

Outlets: NJArts

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 1,338

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Here is a roundup of major arts events taking place around New Jersey, through Aug. 27.

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• Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour — named after his album The Romantic, released in February — will include shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, Aug. 21-22 and 25-26 at 7 p.m., with Anderson .Paak (appearing under the pseudonym DJ Pee .Wee) and Raye opening.

Reviewing the tour-opening show at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, for …

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