Events & Happenings
MARGATE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays from 8:30am-12pm
Behind Steve & Cookie’s Monroe and Amherst Ave.
Visit https://www.steveandcookies.com/margatefarmersmarket for updates.
SMITHVILLE CAR CRUISE
Friday, June 14th from 5-8pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Car cruise at Historic Smithville is a simple, great place to hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene near the red covered bridge. Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out.
SECOND FRIDAY AT NOYES ARTS GARAGE
Friday, June 14th from 6-8pm
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Join Noyes Arts Garage as they celebrate the closing of their most recent exhibitions, Collective Identity: The Legacy of Apprenticeship under Toshiko Takaesu and Stockton University’s Senior BFA Exhibition featuring graduating students Amanda Garrell and Erica Tamburello. Also, enjoy live music from Toni Teschner, refreshments and snacks, guest artists and craft vendors.
SECOND FRIDAY AT OCEAN CITY FINE ARTS LEAGUE
Friday, June 14th from 6-8pm
711 Asbury Ave.
Join the Ocean City Fine Arts League for their flower show opening reception and awards presentation. Light refreshments will be served.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Fridays at 7pm
Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Open mic, open stage to all musicians looking to spread good vibes through music and community. Jam with others, or go solo.
BRIGANTINE FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays from 8am-12pm
15th Street & Reserve Blvd.
Join Brigantine Green Team every Saturday for their Farmers Markets featuring fresh local produce, artisan items, contests and children’s activities. Rain or Shine. Bring your own bag. Visit https://brigantinegreenteam.com/farmers-market for updates.
SOMERS POINT ART IN THE PARK
Saturday, June 15th from 10am-4pm
JFK Park 24 Broadway
Join the Somers Point Arts Commission for their free outdoor art show and sale. Plus, music, art activities for kids, food, yoga and more. Visit artintheparksomerspt.weebly.com for more details.
INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY
Saturday, June 15-16
AC Surf School – starts off with with a Beach Clean Up, FREE Surf Clinic & Half Price Lessons Saturday 9:00am. Then Saturday Night – Paddle Pub Crawl at 5:00pm SUP AC – Sunday , June 16th – Rad Dad Day for Father’s Day. Check in to acsurfschool.com for details or call 609-515-4969
TUCKAHOE TRANSPORTATION HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 15th from 10am-4pm
Tuckahoe Train Station Mill Rd. & Railroad Ave.
With June 15th being the day after Flag Day, this year’s theme will be railroads fire trucks and the American flag and the honor it deserves. $10 per person, $5 per children. First-class train ride seating will be available for additional charge.
WAKE UP YOGA
Sundays at 9am
Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Join Kristen, Certified Yoga Instructor, for a little Wake Up Yoga. This is a donation-based class and we suggest a donation of at least $10.
SENIOR DANCING SOCIETY
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Somers Point Fire Co. 1 447 Bethel Rd.
Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments. There are some line dances along with social dances, and dance mixers each week. For more information and directions, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
MARDI GRAS AC
Wednesdays from 7-10:30pm
Kennedy Plaza 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
The Flavor of the Big Easy comes to Kennedy Plaza every Wednesday this summer. Tony Mart’s will present concerts from some of the greatest Classic Rock, New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Reggae, Funk, Blues, Roots,, Americana and World music performers on the scene today.
Join Tony Mart’s this Wednesday, June 19th as they kickoff Mardi Gras AC with Steely Dan tribute band Countdown to Ectasy and The Nighthawks featuring Rev. Billy C. Wirtz.
VENTNOR CITY FARMERS MARKET
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
Holy Trinity Parish Atlantic and Newport Avenues
Visit facebook.com/ventnorcityfarmersmarket for updates.
SOMERS POINT BEACH CONCERTS
Friday, June 21st at 7pm
William Morrow Beach Bay and Higbee Ave.
The 2019 Somers Point Beach Concert series kicks off next Friday, June 21st, with Martin Barre, founding lead guitarist of Jethro Tull, celebrating the band’s 50th Anniversary, with Robert’s Basement.
VENTNOR SUMMER BEACH JAM
Saturday, June 22nd at 5pm
Newport Ave. Beach
The Ventnor Business Association is thrilled to once again bring live, local music to the beach, located behind the Ventnor Cultural Arts Center. Join them next Saturday for Swing That Cat and Jugband.
FRIENDS OF OCEAN CITY POPS PRESEASON CONCERT FEATURING THE PHILADELPHIA WIND SYMPHONY
Saturday, June 22nd at 7:30pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
The Philadelphia Wind Symphony will present a program of Firsts and Favorites. The concert’s first half will include music of Lord of the Rings by Johann De Meij and the recently composed Love Among the Ruins by James Syler. The program’s second half will feature the ensemble in patriotic and Broadway favorites. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Music Pier Box Office or by visiting www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.
A NIGHT OF HOPE
Friday, June 28th at 6pm
6415 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor
Join Hope One and Angels in Motion for their 1st Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser and basket raffle extravaganza. All proceeds go towards the combined mission to support sober living funding, outreach efforts and transportation to treatment facilities. Get your tickets now for just $20. Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-hope-tickets-60674485018.
ATLANTIC CITY EVENTS
AARON LEWIS
Friday, June 14th & Saturday, June 15th 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $72
Grammy nominated and multi-platinum artist, Aaron Lewis is best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and founding member of the alternative metal band Staind. The former Staind front man made his country debut in 2011 with the release of his first solo album “The Road.”
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND AND MARC COHN
Saturday, June 15th at 7pm
Harrah’s Atlantic City
Tickets start at $44
This show will feature special guest vocalists The Blind Boys of Alabama and special guest Shemekia Copeland. It will be a great night of blues and hits like “Right Next Door” and “Walking in Memphis.”
YES: THE ROYAL AFFAIR TOUR
Saturday, June 15th at 7pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $54
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968.
TROPICANA FIREWORKS
Saturdays at 10pm
Join Tropicana for a dazzling fireworks show that will light up Atlantic City’s skies.
THE REVIVALISTS
Friday, June 21st at 8pm
Borgata Event Center
Tickets are $49
The Revivalists are a 7-piece rock band from New Orleans, founded in 2007. Their 2016 single “Wish I Knew You” reached number 1 on both the Adult Alternative Songs chart and the Alternative Songs chart. The Revivalists have amassed a sizeable following over the course of their tenure and concertgoers can look forward to hearing songs from all three of their critically-acclaimed albums.
JERSEY BOYS
June 25th – July 21st
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets are $39
Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical and the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, the show follows the rise of four boys from Jersey who took the world by storm, and now they’re returning to the state where it all started.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
CLASSES IN ART
The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic. Classes are $20 each. Beginners welcome! Pre-registration is required. Call 609-823-7952 or visit ventnorarts.org for more information. Come visit and see what we’re doing. 6500 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor.
LOVE AT FIRST STITCH NEEDLECRAFT GROUP
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Open to adults and teens. If you crochet, knit or do any other type of needlecraft, this is your club. Learn and practice your craft in a fun, welcome environment.
Storytime University
Saturdays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Miss Debbie uses the latest books and some old favorites to help introduce new vocabulary and reinforce learning. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement while building language and literary skills.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Saturday, June 15th from 10:30am-2pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Suggested for adults 55 and over. Presented by Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NJ. You do not need to be a Horizon member to participate. Clinical health screenings are free and include blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and BMI testing.
LEGO CLUB
Saturday, June 15th at 11am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Suggested for ages 5 and older. Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations.
CHECKMATES CHESS CLUB
Saturdays from 12-4:30pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Exercise your mind. We welcome all to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.
SATURDAYS WITH MADEA
Saturday, June 15th at 1:30pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to adults. Join us for a series of movies featuring the character made famous by Tyler Perry. Call branch for titles. Light refreshments provided. Please advise staff of food allergies.
FATHER’S DAY MARBLE RUN RACE
Saturdays, June 15th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Suggested for ages 5 and older. Registration requested. Fathers, grandfathers and caretakers are welcome to spend time with their children creating and racing marble runs in honor of Father’s Day. We’ll supply the marbles, you supply the fun.
GRIEF/LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Mondays at 5pm
Mental Health Association of Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 8, Galloway
Individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction/substance use disorder will meet Mondays from June 3rd – July 8th. The meeting is facilitated by a peer who received training and experienced this type of loss. For more information, call 609-652-3800.
GATHERING WOOL
Tuesdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome. Would you like to learn how to create original handcrafted blankets, scarves, sweaters and more? Join the group to stitch, loop, craft & chat. You won’t find a cozier club anywhere.
NERDVANA FAMILY BOARD GAME NIGHT
Tuesday, June 18th from 4-7pm
Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr.
Open to all ages. Everyone is welcome to our board game nights presented by local store Nerdvana Games & Comics.
FURRY BUDDIES
Tuesday, June 18th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to therapy dogs Freedom, Erin & Cody, who love sharing stories with children.
WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
Wednesdays at 3pm
Atlantic Center for Independent Living 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 7, Galloway
Women with all types of disabilities meet to network, find support and discuss common issues and topics. Call Marissa at 609-748-2253 ext. 321 for more information.
WELCOME WARRIORS
Wednesdays at 6pm
Denny’s 242 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway
Welcome Warriors is an all-veterans meeting on topics such as employment, adjusting to civilian life, relationships/family and more. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or jangelini@mhanj.org.
Into the Evening Book Club
Thursday, June 20th at 6:15pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Open to adults. Join our discussion of great books in good company. This month, we will be discussing Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan.
YOGA FOR LIFE
Saturday, June 22nd at 9:45am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Presented by Janet Hahn. No food 3 hours before class. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session.
