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

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 promptly at 9pm with ...

BOBBY GONZO'S STANDUP COMEDY CONTEST
Professional Comedy Booking Agent Bobby Gonzo is looking for new talent. The Arts Factory is going to help Gonzo find the next comedic star by hosting a STANDUP COMEDY TALENT CONTEST. 20 contestants will be given 5 minutes on the main stage in the upstairs theatre on the August 22nd. There will be little restrictions concerning vulgarity. 5 Judges will pick one winner. That winner receives "Ten Paid Gigs" within a year's time. In addition, the Arts Factory will be offering a $100 cash priz...

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...

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.

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 a y...

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 ...

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.

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.

MIKE MARINO
New Jersey's bad boy. As seen on HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central. Recently sold out the Paramount and his video is in stores now. Mike Marino – affectionately known to thousands of his fans as New Jersey’s Bad Boy – is one of the most unique comics of our time. He has performed in every major comedy club from New York to Los Angeles including: The MGM Grand, Catch a Rising Star, The Comic Strip, Stand Up NY, The Improv, Rascals and The Icehouse. Mike is a top headliner at both the world famous Laugh Facto...

CHAZ DePAOLO (Downstairs Lounge)
Chaz DePaolo is an internationally acclaimed Blues/Rock guitarist. He has toured extensively in the U.S. Canada and Europe.He has performed on stage with Buddy Miles,Jose Feliciano,Harvey Brooks,Blue Lou Marini,Brian Downey,Pete Brown, Monster Mike Welch,and the legendary David Maxwell.Chaz has also fronted the original Groundhogs Rhythm Section consisting of Ken Pustelnik and Pete Cruickshank. The "Hogs" have recorded with John Lee Hooker and have backed Little Walter and Jimmy Reed. Chaz performs 150 pl...

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, to monthly events in Jer...