Agape Fellowship Cafe at Agape Christian Center, 59-02 Summerfield St. (corner of Forest Ave.), Ridgewood (Queens), NY 11385. For info, call Iris at (347) 247-7848 or Liz at (516) 729-5519. Web site: www.theagapecafe.com Meets every first Friday of the month. Ages 18-40, but no one of any age is turned away. 8 PM–Midnight. Refreshments and snacks served. $5 admission.

The Eden Café at Faith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center, 2707 Main St. Sayreville, NJ 08872. (732) 727.9500. Young adults–18 and up. Every Friday 8 PM: Word, Worship and Fellowship – free admission. Every 3rd Friday 8 PM: Live Performances / DJ / Food / Fellowship. $5 admission.

The Word on Main Street at Trinity United Methodist Church, 49 East Main St., Stony Point, NY. Web: www.thewordonmainstreet.com Every Saturday, 6-7 PM Featuring a new band every week, as well as a Bible-based and creative message.

The Doorway at Fellowship Bible Church, 121 East Prospect Ave. (Corner of Ridgedale & Prospect Ave.), Woodbridge, NJ 07095. (732) 636-7727. Web: www.yourfamilychurch.com or www.yourfamilychurch.com/doorway.htm Starts 8 PM. Free admission, coffee and other refreshments. Meets first Saturday of the month. A great place to introduce your friends to Jesus in a casual, inviting setting. Adults 18 & over are welcome.

Kingdom Roadhouse, 1665 Whitehall Ave., Allentown PA. (610) 217-0678. Web: www.kingdom-roadhouse.org Worship service for motorcyle enthusiasts meets every Friday evening. Bikers and non-bikers welcome. Once a month we will have a coffeehouse setup, with live music (re-birth of Abba Java Coffeehouse). We are excited about this new ministry and the outreach to the biker community. Starts 7 PM.

Fusion at Bethlehem Church, 73 East Hanover Ave., (Morris Twp.) Morristown, NJ 07960. (973) 366-3434 ext. 26 (ask for Mike Cardillo). Email: door2fusion@gmail.com or bateybirdwell@verizon.net.net Web: www.door2fusion.com Meets each Sunday Night. Starts 6:30 PM. Free admission. Come see various performers.

Fellowshp for the Performing Arts presents C.S. Lewis' "The Screwtape Letters," featuring Max McLean as Screwtape. The show runs from October 18th through December 9th at The Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street, NYC. Tickets at www.ScrewtapeOnStage.com or by calling (212) 279-4200, and mention discount code Star99.

friday, october 5—ThE ZoNe Coffee House at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 280 Crosswicks Rd. (Rte 528 East), Bordentown, NJ 08505. For more info, call Pastor Garrett Knudson at (609) 298-2880 or email: gknudson1@verizon.net Web site: www.hclconline.org/content/Community/ThEZoNe/tabid/129/Default.aspx Everything is free, including specialty coffee drinks (latte, cappuccino, espresso), tea, hot chocolate, sweets. Open mic live Christian music (no prior registration needed by performers - just come!). Held the first Friday every month at 7:05 PM. Come see Freewind.

friday, october 5—Agape Fellowship Cafe at Agape Christian Center, 59-02 Summerfield St. (corner of Forest Ave.), Ridgewood (Queens), NY 11385. For info, call Iris at (347) 247-7848 or Liz at (516) 729-5519. Web site: www.theagapecafe.com Meets every first Friday of the month. Ages 18-40, but no one of any age is turned away. 8 PM–Midnight. Refreshments and snacks served. $5 admission. Come see Bruce Fite. www.brucefite.com

friday, october 5—Higher Ground Coffee House at St. George's Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, NJ 08828. (732) 521-0169. Email: StGeorgeChurch@verizon.net 7–9 PM. $1 per beverage. Come see Legacy by Right.

saturday, october 6—Joy Underground Coffee House at Faith Exchange Fellowship, 1915 Old Georges Rd., North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (intersection of Old Georges Rd.and Adams Ln.) (732) 745-8280. Web: www.thejoyunderground.com Email: johnbev@thejoyunderground.com Doors open 7:30 PM. $5 admission. Come see Dave Pettigrew.

saturday, october 6—Crosstown Music Festival featuring Phil Keaggy and special guests Raphael & Aly at The Great Auditorium, 21 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove, NJ. Free performances 2–5 PM featuring Ken Perry, Dave Pettigrew, Laurie Collins, Mike Presti, Mindy Boyd, Rachanee, Duane & Nicole Strevell, Raphael & Aly, Steve Mugglin, Tasha Asay and others. Starts 7 PM. Tickets for Phil Keaggy: $17.50, available by calling (800) 965-9324 or visiting www.oceangrove.org or www.itickets.com Non-refundable service fee applies. For more info, visit www.oceangrove.org or call (732) 775-0035.

saturday, october 6—Potters Wheel Coffee House, 910 Richmond Rd., Staten Island NY 10304. Email: cpc@si.rr.com Web: www.cpc900.com/potters.htm Meets every 1st Saturday of the month at 7:30 PM. For ages 12 years and up. Hosts: Charlie Mendez and Willie Cooper.

saturday, october 6—Legacy Coffeehouse at Middletown Presbyterian Church, 273 Old South Middletown Rd., Media, PA. Web: www.legacycoffeehouse.com Coffee, refreshments and snacks available for a donation.

saturday, october 6—Kingdom Kafe, at His Word Ministries, 593 Ringwood Ave., Wanaque, NJ 07465. (973) 616-5640. Web site: www.hiswordministries.org Begins at 7:30 PM. Coffee, desserts, cold beverages and more available. Love offering. Come see Breakin' the Bondage Blues Band.

sunday, october 7— Applefest in Warwick, NY at Assembly of God Church, 60 South St., Warwick, NY. Festival runs 10 AM–5 PM. Vendors, food, music, children’s programs and of course, apples! Every Year about 7000 people attend. You can see Mary Taylor and The Big Daddy Band at their usual spot (this is the 11th year) along with many other groups at the Corner of 2nd and South Street. They will probably go on at 1 PM. Come see Mary Taylor and The Big Daddy Band.

friday, october 12—The Underground Cafe at Living Hope Community Church, 720 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ. (201) 638-8707 or (201) 362-2361. Web: www.thecafeunderground.com Meets 2nd Friday of every month. Starts 8 PM. $5 admission at the door. Refreshments available. Come see Beloved.

friday, october 12—Open Mic at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxson Ave., Hamilton, NJ. Open call for musicians, singers, poets, and performers of all types and ages. Sign ups start at 7:15 PM. Starts 7:30 PM. Hot and cold drinks provided; bring a snack to share! Call Bill at (609) 587-1286 for more information.

saturday, october 13—Open Door Cafe at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21 Still Rd., Monroe, NY 10950. (845) 782-5600 (church). (845) 782-8904 – contact Colleen McNulty for details and directions or email at joecoll@optonline.net Love offering. Refreshments. Doors open at 7 PM. Come see Oracle.

wednesday, october 17—The Artery Festival, 300 W. 43rd St. (between 8th and 9th Aves.), New York, NY. Web: www.the411nyc.com/artery The Artery Festival (a New York City-based festival hosted by The 411nyc ) is dedicated to expressing and exploring spiritual themes through art and music. The festival has selected singer/songwriter John Russo to perform two 1 hour concerts This year's festival theme is "Renewal." Concert takes place on the 4th floor stage. Tickets: $10. Starts 10 PM. Come see John Russo. www.johnrusso.info www.myspace.com/johnrussomusic

friday, october 19—Benefit Concert at Grace United Methodist Church in Newburgh, NY. Benefit concert for Aldo Marta, a young man who suffered a horrible accident and is presently a quadriplegic. Starts 7 PM. Ticket are $15 at the door and if you want to donate but can't make the concert there are "No-Show" tickets with the same donation and ticket stub receipt. Come see Mitch McVicker..

saturday, october 20—Xpression Cafe at Living Word Community Church, 53 East Madison Ave., Dumont, NJ 07628. (917) 299-0093. Email: xpressioncafe@yahoo.com Starts 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see Identity.

saturday, october 20—The Artery Festival, 300 W. 43rd St. (between 8th and 9th Aves.), New York, NY. Web: www.the411nyc.com/artery The Artery Festival (a New York City-based festival hosted by The 411nyc ) is dedicated to expressing and exploring spiritual themes through art and music. The festival has selected singer/songwriter John Russo to perform two 1 hour concerts This year's festival theme is "Renewal." Concert takes place on the 4th floor stage. Tickets: $10. Starts 5:30 PM. Come see John Russo. www.johnrusso.info www.myspace.com/johnrussomusic

saturday, october 20—Oasis Singles Fall Dinner Fellowship at First Evangelical Free Church, 6501 Sixth Ave. (at 66th St.), Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY 11220. (718) 836-0029 or (718) 745-7775. Web: www.CompleteInChrist.com Email: Cindy@CompleteinChrist.com Church: www.Brooklynfefc.org Join hundreds of Christian singles of all ages from throughout the tri-state area for this dinner party featuring live music, delicious Italian food and dessert and fun fellowship. Salvation Army Bay Ridge Praise and Worship Dance Ministry will perform. Oasis Director Cindy Galdal-Ruperto will share a message entitled "The Power of Perseverance: How To Overcome Rejection, Unforgiveness, Sadness and Grief." Singles can come by themselves or with friends. Church singles groups are welcome. Tickets are $15 at the door and do not need to be ordered in advance. Event starts 7 PM. Free parking. For directions or to volunteer to help out at the event or the night before, visit www.CompleteInChrist.com