Thursday, June 22
Surf & Soul Drum Circles in Atlantic City
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Caspian Avenue Beach
Join Sea Goddess Healing Arts for their monthly Surf & Soul Drum Circle Series. This is a free jam series open to all ages. No experience required. Bring an instrument if you have one. We’ll provide sticks and buckets to use during the drum circle. Come out and vibe with your tribe at the beach. For more information, visit seagoddesshealingarts.com.
Friday, June 23
Margate Beachstock Pregame Big Screen Baseball and Wiffleball Homerun Derby
5 – 10 p.m.
Granville Avenue Beach
For the first time ever to kick off Beachstock, the Margate Business Association (MBA) will host a Free Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby. The derby will precede the big screen showing of the National League Champion Phillies vs. Mets, free of charge. First pitch is at 7:05pm. All participants in the derby will be divided into age groups (ages 6 and over). Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information or to registers, visit margatehasmore.com.
Smithville Car Cruise
5 – 8 p.m.
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
A car cruise at Historic Smithville is simply a great place to hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Car cruises are held on the second and fourth Friday from May through September. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene and near the red covered bridge; you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car. For more information, visit www.historicsmithville.com.
Saturday, June 24
Margate Beachstock: The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party
8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Granville Avenue Beach
What’s better than a daylong party on the beach? Admission is Free and no beach badges are required at the event. This year’s event features new food vendors, kid’s activities, live music, free surf and kite lessons and so much more. And as twilight turns into evening, the bonfire is lit and the excitement continues with a Samoan fire knife performance by the South Pacific Island Dancers. Plus, children and their families can enjoy a movie on a digital big screen. For more information and a full schedule of activities, visit margatehasmore.com.
Red Bull Foam Wreckers
8 a.m.
Granville Avenue Beach, Margate
New for Beachstock 2023 will be the Red Bull Foam Wreckers Soft Board Surf Classic. Only soft surf boards are used in this contest, Minimal rules, and maximum fun; just brings yourself and some friends. Boards and Wiiings provided. Registration is open online at redbull.com/us-en/events/foam-wreckers-margate-city. For more information and a full schedule of Beachstock activities, visit margatehasmore.com.
Brigantine PBA Annual Bike Rodeo
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Brigantine City Hall 1417 W. Brigantine Ave.
Brigantine PBA presents its annual William O’Brien Memorial Bike Rodeo this Saturday on the 14th Street side of City Hall. There will be plenty of fun and giveaways. For ages 16 and under; bring your bikes. For more information, contact Colleen Felix at (609) 266-7600 ext. 283.
Ocean City Antique Auto Show
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds 6th & Asbury Ave.
Over 300 vintage vehicles will be on display, followed by a boardwalk parade after 2pm. For more information, visit jerseycape.aaca.com.
Mays Landing Hometown Celebration
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Memorial Park Main St. & Route 50
The Mays Landing Merchants Association will present the 25th Hometown Celebration, a time-honored tradition that attracts thousands of visitors each year, that celebrates community pride and local business. There will be games for kids and adults as well as food vendors, craft vendors, local fire and rescue and much more. New this year is a “Chalk Walk,” a free, fun kids’ activity created by the Creative Sustainabiliteam, sponsored by ASAPP and Amethyst Health. Come on, come all. For more information, visit mayslandingmerchants.com.
Somers Point Art in the Park
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
John F. Kennedy Park 24 Broadway
Somers Point Arts Commission hosts this one-day outdoor festival overlooking the beautiful Great Egg Harbor Bay. Features include the exhibit and sale of fine art painting, photography and sculpture with a People’s Choice award. There will be music throughout the day, a children’s Clothesline Art Exhibit, art activities for kids, food and much more. It is free and open to the public. For more information, visit artintheparksomerspt.weebly.com.
Summer Kickoff Food Truck Festival
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Galloway Municipal Complex 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Galloway Township Community Services proudly presents their Summer Kickoff Food Truck Festivities. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, kids activities, and live music by The Whitewalls. For more information, visit www.gtni.org. Rain Date: Sunday, June 25.
Tropicana Atlantic City Fireworks
10 p.m.
2831 Boardwalk
Tropicana Atlantic City lights up the sky every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, including Tuesday, July 4. Fireworks are launched from the beachfront and can be viewed along the boardwalk.
Sunday, June 25
Kristen Chenoweth performs with the Ocean City POPS
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristen Chenoweth’s career spans film, television, voiceover and stage. In 2015, Chenoweth received a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tickets can be purchased online at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, at the Music Pier Box Office or by calling (609) 399-6111.
Monday, June 26
EHT Monday Morning Madness
11 a.m.
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater in Tony Canale Park
Join EHT Recreation for Monday Morning Madness. This week, Family Stages presents “Puss in Boots.”
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.
Tuesday, June 27
The Rascals
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.
Wednesday, June 28
Wacky Wednesday: Taffy Sculpting
10:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. The contest is free but open to the first 250 participants. Open to all ages. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Wednesday Night Comedy at Ventnor Square Theatre
8:30 p.m.
5211 Ventnor Ave.
SoulJoel’s presents Wednesday Night Comedy with standup comedian Yannis Pappas. Also a podcaster and TV host, Pappas has appeared multiple times and is a regular on The Joe Rogan Experience, Tim Dillon show, 2 Bears 1 Cave, and Tigerbelly. Purchase tickets online at squaretheatres.com/ventnor.
Saturday, July 1
Ventnor Ocean Breeze Art & Fine Craft Show
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ventnor Cultural Art Center 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Come out and support local artists with original, handmade work. Artists will have paintings, photography, poetry, fabrics and clothing, jewelry, mosaics, and more.
Weymouth Township & Estell Manor Fireworks
7 p.m.
45 South Jersey Ave. Dorothy
Music starts at 7 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Snack concessions will be available.
Tuesday, July 11
Muckdogs 13U Baseball
Tryouts
6 p.m.
Fernwood Middle School 4034 Fernwood Ave. Egg Harbor Township
The Muckdogs Baseball Club 13U will be holding tryouts for their fall season, winter workouts and spring/summer. All positions considered. Players can contact Tom Sausto at (609) 287-4530 or email coacheht@yahoo.com for additional information. The club is also seeking volunteers to coach at different age levels.
Multi-Day Events
Open Mic at Ventnor Coffee
Thursdays, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
108 N. Dorset Ave. Ventnor
Ventnor Coffee hosts Open Mic every Thursday. Come early to sign up. Bring your songs, poetry, and jokes. Singer songwriter Pete Glaze will perform from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Somers Point Dance
Society
Tuesdays, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. #1 447 Bethel Rd.
Come out to Somers Point Fire Co. #1 every Tuesday for social dancing, line dances, dance mixers, and more. Light snacks included in admission. $10 live musical duo each week. Call Rita Voli at (609) 408-3619 for information.
Health and Wellness
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thursday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.
Daytime meetings are 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, evening meetings are the third Thursday at 7pm. Offered by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County through the Intensive Family Support Services program. Call (609) 517-8614 for more information on how to participate.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, July 5, 1:30 p.m.
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at (609) 402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, July 10, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Participants gain the support of their peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more information and to register, please visit www.namiacm.org, or call (609) 741-5125.
Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups
Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, LGBTQIA+, individuals aged 18-30. Boomers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others.. To receive a full list and to register, call (609) 652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Recovery Groups
More than a dozen groups for individuals living with substance use disorder are offered online. Topics range from mental health/wellness to employment, faith, and more. Groups are provided 7 days a week. unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at (609) 652-3800.
Wellness Groups
A wide variety of online groups are offered to enhance wellness and introduce interested participants to ways they can improve their day-to-day mental health. These daily groups include meditation, art, music, journaling, eating healthy, exercise, spirituality, adult coloring, gratitude, and more. Call (609) 652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Senior Aging Experts
Information Senior Presentations Available. Panel of experienced professionals that cover many aspects of aging. This is not a sales presentation. Please call to arrange. For more information, contact Diane Conover at (609) 402-6966.
