Multi-Day Events
South Jersey Players presents Rumpelstiltskin
Saturday at 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
studio;space 112 Woodland Ave. Somers Point
South Jersey Players present Rumpelstiltskin, an adaptation in verse by Marlene May, with music by Ellen Mandel. Tickets are $10 per person., For reservations, call (347) 920-6399.
Ocean City Theatre Company presents Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical
Friday, August 25 & Saturday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Legally Blonde Jr. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle’s boyfriend dumps her and heads to Harvard, Elle takes matters into her own hands by crafting a showy song – and – dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Featuring OCTC’s Middle School Junior Company. For tickets, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Thursday, August 17
Market Days
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors while strolling Asbury Avenue. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Ocean City Pops Luncheon
11:30 a.m.
Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Mays Landing Rd. Somers Point
Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for the Friends of the Ocean City Pops’ 2023 Luncheon. Join the Pops as they celebrate “Music, Music, Music.” Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at the Ocean City Music Pier before Ocean City Pops performances. For more information, call (609) 226-0943.
Free Apprenticeship and Trades Career Expo
3 – 5 p.m.
Alder Avenue Middle School, 25 Alder Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Atlantic County residents interested in learning more about high-paying job opportunities as plumbers, electricians, mechanics, carpenters, and other trades are invited to participate in a free Apprenticeship and Trades Career Expo. Representatives from various unions and trades will be available to provide information and answer questions.
Surf & Soul Drum Circles in Atlantic City
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Teroy A. Collins Beach Station 451 N. Maine Ave.
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. Free and open to all, donations appreciated. For more information, visit seagoddesshealingarts.com.
Thrilling Thursdays Sunset Cinema
6:30 p.m.
On the Beach Between Granville and Huntington Ave. Margate
Join Margate for movies on the beach between the bulkhead and dunes. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a prescreening FREE fun activity. Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. Rain dates are Fridays. This week, enjoy a screening of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, along with Corn Hole by the Margate Business Association and giveaways from Wawa. Check out the complete schedule at margatehasmore.com.
Farming the Cape – One Family’s 330-Year History
7 p.m.
Lecture Hall at Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
The Ocean City Historical Museum’s Summer Lecture Series continues this week. Learn about Farming on the Cape with Alma George. Admission is free. Learn more at www.ocnjmuseum.com
Open Mic at Ventnor Coffee
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.
Evolution of the Surf Board
7 p.m.
Lecture Hall at Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
The Ocean City Historical Museum’s Summer Lecture Series continues this week. Learn about the Evolution of the Surf Board with John Loeper, Tim Dring, and Jack Brooks. Admission is free. Learn more at www.ocnjmuseum.com.
Family Nights
7 – 9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
Enjoy live entertainment on the boardwalk between 6th – 14th Street. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Friday, August 18
Beach Exercise: Low Impact
8 a.m.
6th Street Beach, Ocean City
Low Impact Exercise on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398 – 6900.
Ocean City Green Fair
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
This communitywide event is designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Sponsored by the Environmental Commission. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Little Miss Ocean City
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Scholarship pageant for girls ages 8 – 11. Little Miss Ocean City 2023 Lyla Clark will be on hand to crown her successor. For registration information call (609) 525-9304 or visit oceancityvacation.com.
Saturday, August 19
Junior Miss Ocean City
7 p.m.
Scholarship pageant for girls ages 12 – 16. Junior Miss Ocean City 2023 Antonella Diantonio will be on hand to crown her successor. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Eddie Bruce Celebrates the Music of Anthony Newley from Broadway to Willie Wonka
7:30 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Acclaimed cabaret singer and bandleader Eddie Bruce celebrates the music and life of Anthony Newley, actor, filmmaker, Grammy Award winner and Academy Award – nominated composer. Tickets are available for $45. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information.
Tropicana Atlantic City Fireworks
10 p.m.
Atlantic City Beachfront 2831 Boardwalk
Tropicana Atlantic City lights up the sky every Saturday through September 2. Fireworks are launched from the beachfront and can be viewed along the boardwalk.
Sunday, August 20
80 Years of Rodgers and Hammerstein
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Ocean City Pops conductor emeritus, Bull Scheible, presents a Tribute to the most successful collaborations ever on Broadway – the legends Rodgers and Hammerstein celebrating 80 years with their first musical Oklahoma!, followed by Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and the Sound of Music. Don’t miss this special concert featuring vocalists and solo instrumentals. For tickets, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Monday, August 21
Beach Exercise: Yoga
8 a.m.
6th Street Beach, Ocean City
Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398 – 6900.
EHT Monday Morning Madness
11 a.m.
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheatre in Tony Canale Park
EHT Recreation hosts Monday Morning Madness. This week, enjoy the magic of EHT’s own Chad Juros. For more information, visit ehtrec.com.
Somers Point Kid’s Concert Series
6:30 p.m.
William Morrow Beach
The Somers Point Kid’s Concert Series continues this week with a Royal Princess Coronation Ceremony. Enjoy a Free Princess Show presented by Let’s Party Events. There will also be Free Face Painting, giveaways and snacks. For more information, contact Doug Shallcross at (609) 833-5428.
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
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.
Evening Yoga with Candace
7 p.m.
Join Candace Martin for a Yoga class via Zoom. Find balance and tranquility while experiencing mental, physiological and spiritual rejuvenation as you enjoy quiet stillness and gentle body moves that burn off excess energy. Wind down to a deeper state of relaxation and prepare for your evening rest. RSVP by August 17 at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed to you.
Tuesday, August 22
Ocean City Beach Walks
Tuesdays at 9 a.m. & Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
59 St. & Central Ave. at the Entrance to Corson’s Inlet
For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Funtastic Tuesdays
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors while strolling Asbury Avenue. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Brigantine Movie on the Beach
7 p.m.
38th Street Beach
Brigantine Beach Chamber of Commerce invites you to an enchanted evening on the beach. Experience the joy of watching Grase on the big screen while feeling the soft sands between your toes. For more information, visit brigantinechamber.com.
Mummers Night
7 – 9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
The Mummers strut up and down the Ocean City Boardwalk between 6th – 14th Streets. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Somers Point Dance Society
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.
Movies by the Sea at Deauville Inn
8:30 p.m.
201 Willard Rd. Strathmere
Bring your favorite beach chair and blanket and enjoy a movie by the sea. Food, drinks and candy are available for purchase. This week, it’s Jungle Night. Enjoy a screening of Jumanji.
Wednesday, August 23
Beach Exercise: Pilates
8 a.m.
6th Street Beach, Ocean City
Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398 – 6900.
Wacky Wednesday in Ocean City: 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 200 participants. Open to all ages. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Wacky Wednesdays at Absecon Lighthouse
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Join Absecon Lighthouse for a day of crafts, activities, movies and coloring. Included with regular admission; themes change weekly. For more information, visit abseconlighthouse.org.
Opera Superstars of Tomorrow Presented by the OC Pops
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
After 2021’s blockbuster concert featuring four of the top opera students in the country. Maestro Vince Lee is thrilled to make this concert an annual Ocean City tradition. Come hear which future superstars will make their debuts on the Music Pier stage. For tickets, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Thursday, August 24
Ocean City Fishing Pier Open House
6 – 8 p.m.
14th St. and the Boardwalk
The Ocean City Fishing Club is inviting shutterbugs and other visitors to tour its pier and clubhouse this Thursday. Visitors will also be able to make an optional monetary donation or canned good donation to support the Ocean City Food Cupboard. This is one of two days a year when the Pier is open to non-members, weather permitting.
Friday, August 25
Smithville Car Cruise
5 – 8 p.m.
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
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.
Lights Out Presents: A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
7 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Lights Out is a four-part vocal group that is being hailed as “America’s #1 Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.” The popular multi – talented group has been entertaining audiences for years by focusing on the art and harmony and the pure sounds of voices. With their infectious personalities and their love of meeting the people who see them perform, Lights Out is a must – see. Tickets are available for $32. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information.
Sunday, August 27
Jackie Evancho Performing with the Ocean City Pops
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
She first dazzled American television audiences at the age of 10, gaining global recognition with her stunning debut on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Jackie Evancho has released a string of platinum and gold albums, with sales of over 2.5 million in the U.S. Jackie Evancho has blossomed into one of the greatest vocal talents in the world today. For tickets, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, visit the Music Pier box office, or call (609) 399-6111.
Health and Wellness
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thursday, August 17, 7 p.m.
This is a workshop style meeting among peers with a new topic each month. Daytime meetings are 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, evening meetings are the third Thursday at 7pm. L Call (609) 517-8614 for more information.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, September 6, 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, September 11, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore Rd. Somers Point
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults with a mental health condition. Family Support Group is a support group for adult friends and family members of people with mental health conditions.. For more information and to register, please visit www.namiacm.org, or call (609) 741-5125.
Registration Open for NAMI Atlantic Cape May Family-to-Family Class
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Atlantic Cape May has opened its registration for its FREE 8 Week Family-to-Family class. For more information call (609) 741-5125 or email Nami1557@comcast.net. Class dates are Thursdays, Sept. 7 – Oct. 26 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. on Zoom.
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. 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. Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling (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. To register and receive links by email, 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.
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