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Disney on Ice presents a brand new show this weekend at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton.

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'DISNEY ON ICE' IN TRENTON: "Disney on Ice" returns to The Sun National Bank Center in Trenton Thursday through Sunday. The show titled, "Passport to Adventure," which features a team of award-winning international skaters portraying Disney characters. "Passport to Adventure" takes the audience to lands from the world of Disney; they can see London with Peter Pan, under the sea with Ariel from "The Little Mermaid," Arendelle with Anna and Elsa from "Frozen," and the Pride Lands with Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa from "The Lion King." $15-$69. Thursday and Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton. 609-656-3200.

"RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK" and NJSO WEEKEND TEAM-UP: The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will perform the score to the classic adventure film "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Friday and Saturday. The orchestra performs the score live as the Harrison Ford-starring film plays on a big screen. Friday the orchestra will don their best Indy hats and escape huge boulders at The Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. On Saturday they will try their best to avoid snakes (they hate snakes!) at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. $23-$83. Friday, 8 p.m. 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank. 732.842.9000 | $24-$94. Saturday, 8 p.m. 1 Center Street, Newark. 1-888-GO-NJPAC.

ASBURY PARK PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET: The "Holiday Hangover Edition" of the Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market staggers into Convention Hall Saturday morning. The flea market will have tables upon tables of collectibles, records, clothes, and oddities. There's music through the event including an afternoon set from popular Asbury surf pop rockers Dentist. If you're one of the first 75 people through the door (and pay to get in) you will receive a first edition AP Punk Rock Flea Market tote bag filled with swag from Purple Glaze Donuts, Asbury Park Moto Club, Jughandle Brewing Co., and more. There is an official after-party at The Stone Pony starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door for the show. Bands performing include: Ruby the Hatchet, Seaside Caves, Sammy Kay, and DJ Vinyl Conflict. $5 (after 11 a.m.), $10 (early bird). Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park.

BADFISH AT THE STARLAND BALLROOM: They may not come from New Jersey, but they certainly feel like a Garden State house band. Badfish, the famed tribute to the punk/ska band Sublime, make their annual post-holiday stop at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville on Saturday. The band is currently on their "40 oz. to X-Mas Tour" and, as they've become famous for, will provide some of the most killer Sublime covers ever. Opening up for Badfish will be the excellent local folk/pop/reggae outfit Fun While You Wait along with The Hollows, and Midnight Foolishness. $20-$25. Saturday, 8 p.m. 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. 732-238-5500.

DANIEL TIGER AT COUNT BASIE: The cast and characters from the wildly popular PBS children's series "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" come to the Jersey Shore on Saturday. Daniel and his friends O the Owl, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, and Miss Elaina from the "Neighborhood of Make-Believe" appear on two shows Saturday: at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Daniel Tiger is produced by the Fred Rodgers Company, and continues the spirit and vision that the iconic "Mr. Rodgers" created for generations of young people. $25-$75. Saturday, 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank. 732.842.9000.

BERT KREISCHER AT THE STRESS FACTORY: The man Rolling Stone magazine once named "The #1 Party Animal in the Country" brings his hilarious storytelling style of comedy to The Stress Factory in New Brunswick. Kreischer will headline the Hub City club for three nights, performing five shows. Many may recognize the comedian from his numerous stand-up specials, or his hosting duties on shows like "Trip Flip" and "Burt the Conqueror." What some may not know is that his life (and the Rolling Stone article on it) was the inspiration for the Ryan Reynolds comedy, "Van Wilder." $20-$50. Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 90 Church Street, New Brunswick. 732-545-2424.

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