Events & Happenings - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Absecon Lighthouse Marks 169 Years With Free Kids Climbs and Anniversary Specials

by shorelocalnews | Jan 13, 2026 | Events & Happenings

Absecon Lighthouse, New Jersey’s tallest and the country’s third tallest masonry light, is celebrating the 169th anniversary of the lighting of its historic first-order Fresnel Lens, first lit on January 15, 1857. To celebrate, kids 12 & under are invited to...

What’s happening in Ocean City: Martin Luther King Day Ceremony set for Monday, Jan. 19

by shorelocalnews | Jan 12, 2026 | Events & Happenings

Ocean City will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The ceremony will start at 12 p.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle (550 Wesley Avenue). The event brings the community together to remember Dr. King through words, song...

Events and Happenings

by shorelocalnews | Jan 8, 2026 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, January 8 Crochet Group 6:30 p.m. Egg Harbor City Library, 134 Philadelphia Ave. If you do any type of needle craft, this is your club. Learn and practice in a fun and welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome. Register online at...

Top Weekly Entertainment Picks

by Steffen Klenk | Jan 8, 2026 | This Week's Top Entertainment Picks, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Steffen Klenk, Wahoo

Looking for something to do this weekend? We have you covered with our Top Weekly Entertainment Picks. From the best in live and local music to the hottest DJs, trivia and dancing, there’s something for everyone. What: Tony Mart Triple Tribute Concert Where: Josie...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by Michael | Jan 8, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, January 8 Atlantic City Anchor Rock Club Pass/Go DJ Dance Party 8 p.m. 247 S. New York Ave. Bar One at Resorts Karaoke w/ DJ Joe 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1133 Boardwalk Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino Live DJ. 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget Steve Moore...

Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top fame brings BFG Band to Borgata

by Doug Deutsch | Jan 8, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

Tune In, Turn On If you have an itch to experience that Little Ol’ Band from Texas, ZZ Top, then word of the Billy Gibbons Band coming to the Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Saturday, Feb. 7, should come as great news. Formed in 1969, the legendary,...