Multi-day Events
Smithville Mayfest
Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
615 E. Moss Mill Road, Smithville
Over 100 crafters and vendors will line the village paths and parking lots with handmade goods, artisan crafts and unique finds. Enjoy delicious bites from the International Food Court and food truck areas. There will be fun for the whole family with kids’ activities and interactive experiences. Meet local nonprofits and community organizations. Free shuttles will run from Smithville Square between 9:30 and 5:30.
Saturday, May 17
Somers Point Farmers Market
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Somers Mansion, 1000 Shore Road
This weekend, Somers Point opens its Farmers Market for the 2025 season. Local food vendors, crafters and hometown businesses will set up on the grounds of historic Somers Mansion. Markets open Saturdays, May 17-Sept. 6.
Walk SONJ
10 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Walk SONJ is a 1-mile walk on the Ocean City Boardwalk starting at the Music Pier. Registration is $25. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics New Jersey and their mission to support athletes and provide sports training and competition in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties. Check-in opens at 9 a.m. For more information, see www.sonj.org.
Run Monopoly Series
10 a.m.
2298 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Join in an unforgettable experience at the birthplace of Monopoly. Whether you’re running the Half Marathon, 5k, or half-mile kids run, you’ll have the chance to dash down the famous Boardwalk, pass legendary streets and immerse yourself in the game’s rich history. Sign up at www.runmonopoly.com.
Port Republic Roast Beef Dinner
3:30-7:30 p.m.
Port Republic Firehouse, 116 Blakes Lane
Come together and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting the Port Republic Volunteer Fire Company. Cost is $17 per dinner. Cash and cards accepted. Take out only and all are welcome.
‘Jersey Lawman: A Life on
the Right Side of Crime’
7 p.m.
Celebrity Theater at the Claridge, 123 S. Indiana Ave., Atlantic City
During National Law Enforcement Week, a staged reading based on the memoir of former Cape May County Sheriff Jim Plousis will be held for one night only. This ‘pay-what-you-will’ benefit performance will support the 200 Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties and the Atlantic City Theatre Company.
Sunday, May 18
Chika de Mayo
10 a.m.
Ocean City Skate Park, Asbury Ave. and Fifth St.
Join the Skate Park this Sunday for Chika de Mayo, an all-girls skate park party, with special guest Zoe Herishen. Admission is free. For more details, call 609-525-9304.
Chef’s Night Out in Ventnor
4-8 p.m.
Join the City of Ventnor for its annual restaurant dine-around. This event of scrumptious food and sweets will take place at over a dozen restaurants throughout the city. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance. Proceeds benefit the Ventnor City Beautification Committee. Limited tickets are available. Call Marsha at 609-335-6390 to reserve.
Monday, May 19
ACUA Garden Talk
5:30-7 p.m.
Atlantic County Utilities Authority, 6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township
ACUA and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County are partnering to offer free gardening programming to the community at the Geo Administrative Building. This month, attendees will learn more about different types of peppers, from spicy to sweet, small to large, green and purple and more. Plus, learn how to grow peppers, and which varieties grow well in South Jersey. Visit www.acua.com/garden or email ar@acua.com for more information.
Authors Night
6:30 p.m.
Atlantic County Historical Society, 907 Shore Road, Somers Point
Join the Atlantic County Historical Society for their free Authors Night presentation, featuring up to nine local authors. Books will be available for sale. Light refreshments will be served. Parking available behind the ACHS building.
Tuesday, May 20
Longport Concert Series
6:30 p.m.
Borough Hall Gazebo, 2305 Atlantic Ave.
The Longport Public Library presents a special concert featuring the music of the Packaged Goods Orchestra. In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors. Registration is encouraged by calling 609-487-7403.
Senior Dance Society
7:30-10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. No. 1, 447 Bethel Road
Join in the fun and enjoy an evening of dancing with live musical duos every Tuesday. For more information, contact Sharon at kookiecar@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, May 21
Brigantine Summer Concert Series
7 p.m.
Brigantine Community Center, 265 42nd St. S
Brigantine Community Education and Recreation will host a free outdoor concert on the Community Center lawn. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the sounds of Jim Craine & the Atlantic City All-Stars. For more information, call the recreation office at 609-264-7350 ext. 1.
World Above Poetry
Open Mic
7-9 p.m.
Noyes Arts Garage, 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City
The Murphy Writing Center and Noyes Arts Garage invites you to an evening of poetry and open mic. This month’s featured writer is Jim H. Cordaro. For questions or additional information, email worldabovereading@gmail.com.
Somers Point Pinochle Club
6-8:30 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road.
The Pinochle Club gathers every Wednesday night throughout the year to play. All are welcome to join.
Thursday, May 22
Throwback Thursday with JFS
10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Join Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler for an educational brunch retracing the history of Atlantic City and Downbeach. This month, the program will focus on The Lost Shuls of Atlantic City. RSVP by May 19 by emailing Tina Serota at tserota@jfsatlantic.org or call 609-287-8872.
Musical Tour of the ’50s
7 p.m.
Ocean City Senior Center, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Join the Ocean City Free Public Library for an evening of big band jazz with the Cape Shore Jazz Orchestra. Enjoy the sounds of Tommy Dorsey, Stan Kenton, Count Basie and Duke Ellington with surprise vocalists, led by Musical Director John Drechen and Band Leader Pete Muracco. Admission is free.
Thursday, May 29
Downbeach Film Debut and Director Discussion: ‘Alliance’
10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
See the Downbeach premier of ‘Alliance,’ about 43 Jewish immigrant families fleeing Russian tyranny in 1882 and settling in the woods of South Jersey. Beverages and dessert will be served. RSVP by May 15 to Josh Cutler at bjejosh@aol.com or 609.822.4404, ext. 124.
Bus Trips
Scott Arboretum and Phillips Mushroom Farm
Tuesday, May 20 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Join The Little Gardens Club for a day trip to Scott Arboretum and Phillips Mushroom Farm in Chester County, Pa. The bus will depart from Harbor Square Shopping Center, next to Boscov’s, in Egg Harbor Township. Cost is $82 per person. Space is limited. For more information, contact Karen at 609-501-5257 or Deb at 856-285-4876.
Longwood Gardens & Brandywine Art Museum
June 14, 8 a.m.
The Ocean City Arts Center will host a bus trip to two exciting points of interest in Chester County, Pa. Explore Longwood Gardens, with over 1,100 acres of meadows, gardens and woodlands and a 4-acre historic conservatory. The Brandywine Art Museum is home to a distinguished collection of 20th-century American art, housed in a renovated 19th-century mill. Cost is $112 per person and includes all admissions. Call 609-399-7628 to reserve your seat.
Health and Wellness
MHA Atlantic Family Meetings
These virtual support groups and educational programs are for individuals with a loved one affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders. Day and evening meetings include an educational segment as well as support in the form of stress-reduction, self-care, resources and advocacy. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday, and 7 p.m. every third Wednesday. Contact Gail Christian at 609-652-3800, ext. 0301 or gchristian@mhanj.org to receive a meeting link.
Depression and Anxiety Group
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City
This weekly, in-person support group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness and recovery. Meetings are led by peers who have lived experience. No cost to participate. Offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Too Much Stuff
Saturday, May 17, 12 p.m.
Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City
This twice monthly group is offered to individuals who live with clutter challenges. Strategies, education, support, goal-setting and other related topics will be covered. No cost to participate. Meetings offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Wednesday, May 21, 1:30 p.m.
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
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