Welcome to the Arts Factory Theater website!

Welcome to The Arts Factory Theatre and Lounge’s Web site. The single resource you need to find out who's performing and when!

We have performances in both our upstairs Theatre and downstairs Lounge. Our lounge is open most evenings and there is always entertainment. Most of the performances in the lounge is free!

Directly below is list of some of our upcoming events. Please feel free to browse our site and purchase tickets on-line 24/7. You can also sign up as a member of our site. By doing so you can send and receive email of the upcoming show. You can also give us feedback and suggestions. All emails will be read.

Featured Shows

Broadway Sings!
Join us at The Arts Factory for another Tuesday Night Broadway Sings Concert in the downstairs Lounge. An off-shoot of the Torch Song Tuesday, Broadway Sings presents an evening of show tunes performed by our resident singers. Tunes ranging from Little Shop of Horrors to Miss Saigon. From Phantom of the Opera to Rent and from The Last Five Years to Jekyll and Hyde. Come enjoy Broadway Sings with the singers Luisa Sauter and Daniel Vissers.

BEER PONG TOURNAMENT
Beer Pong every Tuesday starts promptly at 9:30pm. All participants must be signed up prior to the start of the first match. $20 registration fee. Double elimination. House rules will be posted along with sign up sheet.Bring your own partner or find one here.

A SPECIAL OPEN MIC NIGHT!
All 'legit' participants of this open mic will receive a FREE TICKET to COMEDY NIGHT on Sept 7th. The Arts Factory invites all artists to share their talents in an Open Mic session! Singers, instrumentalists, comedians, poets, spoken word artists are all welcome and invited to participate! That's OK, onlookers are also welcome. "NO BOOING". The session will begin at 8:00pm. Guest hosts will vary week to week. NO COVER!

Turtle Races (Downstairs Lounge)
On Your Mark, Get Set, "Slow" The Arts Factory Lounge is going jock every Thursday as they host first their first sporting event: "Turtle Races? This phenonemon, which dominated the Jersey Shore for many years, is coming north to the Arts Factory Lounge every Thursday. Spectators of the event can wager on one of 8 turtles using phoney money. If their turtle is the winner, they are rewarded with a turtle race T-shirt or even tickets to an upcoming Arts Factory event. The Races begin prompt...

THE REPTILES (downstairs lounge)
For over 30 years, The Reptiles, Bayonne’s legendary rock band, have been entertaining various clubs all over New Jersey. They’re not legendary because of their long tenure, but the combination of their showmanship and interaction with their crowd. A cover band which plays a variety of music, including blues and rock from the 50’s to the 80’s, their versatility entertains all ages. The Reptiles are: Founder, lead guitarist/vocalist, Alan Wyles, who has played with greats such as Del Shannon, Tommy James and...

Sandra Carlucci and Vincent Downes
Dynamic vocalist Sandra Carlucci makes her Arts Factory return accompanied by Bayonne's own Vincent Downes on Guitar. Sandra Carlucci is a NJ singer-songwriter. Her music is a blend of pop, rock and folk. Her upcoming CD is a union of these genres blended with acoustic, electronic and hip-hop production vibes. Some of her influences include Jewel, Corinne Bailey Rae, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette. Her live-acoustic show features her own original music as well as a smattering of these artists plus a few m...

The Two Minute Warning (Downstairs Lounge)
THE 2 MINUTE WARNING BRINGS YOU A NEW TWISTON OLD FAVORITES, WITH A MIX OF ORIGINALS FOR GOOD MEASURE.THE BAND CONSISTS OF:JIMMY YOUNG: AN ACCOMPLISHED SINGER / SONGWRITER AND GUITARIST, WELL KNOWN IN THE NEW YORK MUSIC SCENE. HANK KANESHIGE: BASS PLAYER /VOCALIST, WHO HAS TOURED EUROPE AND CANADA.LOUIE: A SOLID DRUMMER / VOCALIST, WHO KEEPS IT ALL TOGETHER.

YOUNG MUSICIANS MONTHLY CONCERT (Upstairs Theatre)
The Arts Factory recognizes the importance to provide a venue for our youth to express their creativity. On the last Wednesday of every month, Our main theatre is open to local musical groups to play as part of a multi-band concert. Concert begins promptly at 6pm and will finish promptly at 10pm. Each show will feature four or five groups. The entrance fee is now been lowered to $5.00. Refeshments will be on sale during the show. Volunteers and parents are welcome to help chaperone the event. If you are you...

S.N.A.P.'M - Social Networking for Artists, Photographers and Models.
SNAP'M is a new event running once a month on Thursdays dedicated to giving exposure to photographers, artists and models of all experience, amateur to novice. Come join us for a night of sharing ideas, portfolio books and networking for future gigs! WHAT IS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF SNAP’M SNAP’M was created by Tarilyn Quinn as a SOCIAL NETWORKING for ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHER’S and MODELS. SNAP'M is a new event running once a month on Thursdays dedicated to giving exposure to photographers, artists and models of ...

Disney's The Jungle Book KidS (Upstairs Theatre)
Disney's The Jungle Book Kids - The jungle is jumpin' with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical for elementary or middle schools includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like "The Bare Necessities," and "I Wan'na Be Like You." With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book Kids can...

RUMSKULL (Downstairs Lounge)
Johnny Rumskull - Vocalist. Currently working as music director and producer for a Music Publishing Co. in NYC. Has released two independent solo albums. Can be seen hanging out on Pt. Pleasean Beach almost everyday next to Jenkinson's in the summer time........... Joma Araneta - Guitarist. Owns a little dive bar in Jersey City called The Mojo Lounge. Been playing since age 14. Still trying and learning. Will play any song and even keep soloing over a song even though he's out of key....

STUBBY PHILLIPS (Downstairs Lounge)
Stubby Phillips are rock and roll specialists covering such acts as AC/DC, BUSH, SUBLIME, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, LED ZEPPELIN, GREEN DAY, VAN HALEN TOOL, OZZY and many more. We play a combination of Party, Modern and Classic rock from the 60's to today for our dedicated fans in NJ and throughout the Tri State area. The Stubby Phillips Band has been around for upwards of 10 years and typically performs in clubs, bars, benefits as well as many private parties. Stubby Phillips consists of: . “GLENN”- VOCALS- Glenn ...

JERSEY ALL PRO WRESTLING (UPSTAIRS THEATRE)
PRO WRESTLING RETURNS TO BAYONNE, NJ What was once known as a small "Hard-Core" wrestling company is coming home to Bayonne, NJ after 5 Long Years! Now known as one of the biggest Indy's in the entire world today "JERSEY ALL PRO WRESTLING" www.japw.net is headed to the Arts Factory Theater on Saturday night August 16, 2008 at 8pm, tickets are now onsale here on the website. From the World Famous ECW Arena in Philadelphia, PA to Bally Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City,...

MUD BELLY BLUES BAND (Downstairs Lounge)
Tony ‘Harpdawg’ Sky (Harmonica, Vocals) Over 30 years playing the blues harmonica, ...... appeared with The Mudbelly Blues Band, Blue Sky, Texas Twisters, Bill Perry, Slam Allen, & Piet Kosters' Jazz Quintet ***************** Kurt ‘Dr. Bass’ Colon (Bass, Vocals) Over 30 years playing guitar, electric & acoustic Bass, ..blues, rock, jazz and country..appeared with Son Lewis, Mike Esposito, Magic Red and the Voodoo Tribe, The Intruderz & The JRK Project ***************** Pat Le Donne (Drums ,Perc...

SLIPPERY WHEN WET BON JOVI TRIBUTE BAND (upstairs theatre)
"SLIPPERY WHEN WET"The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band. the nations only Bon Jovi Tribute to capture the look, energy and sound of the live performance from the 80's. Especially the Slippery When Wet and New Jersey Albums.