SEPT. 5–DEC. 3 Celebrate the life and work of late abstract expressionist painter Sheba Sharrow with the “Balancing Act” exhibit at Monmouth University’s DiMattio Gallery in West Long Branch, in partnership with James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery. Sparrow participated in many social justice movements of the ’60s and ’70s and used poetic text and disturbing images in her artwork to tell powerful stories. The gallery is located in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Hall and open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: FREE. For more information, visit jamesyarosh.com.
OCT. 14 View artwork from 100 talented Bergen County visual artists at the ART IN THE PARK SHOW & CONCERT in Paramus’ Van Saun County Park. The artists will display pieces in acrylics & oils, mixed media, watercolors and photography, and the show is juried with cash prizes. This event opens at 11:00 a.m.; there will be a free concert by Doc Lane & Loose Change from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Rain date: Oct. 15. Admission: FREE. To learn more, call 201.336.7292.
OCT. 21 Tour some of Spring Lake’s most beautiful homes and kitchens, sample cuisine from top chefs and network with leading interior designers at A TASTE OF SPRING LAKE KITCHEN TOUR from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets: $65. Find out more at springlakekitchentour.com.
NOV. 11 Hunt for home treasures and get inspired for your next project at the MERCHANTVILLE ANTIQUES FAIR at 27 N. Centre St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With more than 50 vendors in attendance, you never know what you might find. The event will run rain or shine. Admission: FREE. For more information, call 856.330.4901.