Multi-Day Events
Cape Atlantic Rail Club at Cape May County Zoo
Thursday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
707 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House
The Cape Atlantic Rail Club’s model trains will be on display at the Zoo this week. For more information, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shoreline.railroad or on Instagram @railroadclub.
Sunset Beach Yoga
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
William Morrow Beach, Somers Point
Untie all the knots in your mind and body after a long day and enjoy 60 minutes of gentle yoga on the Somers Point Beach. What you will need: comfortable yoga attire, a beach towel, water bottle and an open mind. Donation Based. To sign up, visit https://strengtheningsouls.square.site.
Downbeach Seafood Festival
Saturday, Sept. 9 & Sunday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ski Beach N. Dorset Ave. & Burk Ave., Ventnor
The Downbeach Seafood Festival returns next weekend. South Jersey’s original seafood festival features two days of local restaurants and food trucks, cooking demos, seminars, a chowder cook-off, great brews, Chalk About AC kids fun, live entertainment, fantastic vendors, family fun and more. Learn more and purchase tickets at downbeachseafoodfest.com.
Atlantic City In-Water Boat Show
Thursday, Sept. 7 – Sunday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Farley State Marina, Golden Nugget Atlantic City
The hottest new yachts, cruisers, sport fish and more, from eighteen to seventy-five feet. Don’t miss the Marine Accessory Mart featuring marine electronics, fishing equipment and supplies, lifts, towers, repair facilities, training, boat financing and insurance as well as a wide variety of nautical supplies. Learn more and purchase tickets at acinwaterboatshow.com.
The Golden Gays present: The Libertine Bell Murder Musical
Thursday, Sept. 7 & Friday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
A weekend of murder and mystery turns fatal in this musical romp. Your favorite pals and confidants Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose must try to solve a murder and find Sophia. Learn more and purchase tickets at gatewaybythebay.org.
Thursday, August 31
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.
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 date on Friday. This week, enjoy a screening of Hotel Transylvania 4, along with a Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby. Check out the complete schedule at margatehasmore.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.
The Great Submarine Contest of 1893
7 p.m.
Lecture Hall at Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
The Ocean City Historical Museum’s Summer Lecture Series concludes this week, with a lecture on The Great Submarine Contest of 1893 with author Rick Geffken. Admission is free. Learn more at www.ocnjmuseum.com.
The Wailers
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.
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, September 1
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.
Brute’s Roots Grand Opening Celebration
11 a.m.
6206 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
Celebrate the grand opening of Brute’s Roots this Friday. Join the ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., live music by Goodman Fiske from 12 – 3 p.m., Vagabond food truck, giveaways, and a chance to win Phillies tickets.
Saturday, September 2
Tropicana Atlantic City Fireworks
10 p.m.
Atlantic City Beachfront 2831 Boardwalk
Tropicana Atlantic City lights up the sky this Saturday night. Fireworks are launched from the beachfront and can be viewed along the boardwalk.
Sunday, September 3
John Williams Strikes Back with the Ocean City Pops
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Expect to hear big hits from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, family favorites from Harry Potter and E.T., along with the Ocean City debut of the stunning music from the movie War Horse. For tickets, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, visit the Music Pier box office, or call (609) 399-6111.
Monday, September 4
OCNJ Labor Day Race
9 a.m.
23rd Street Beach, Ocean City
Join Ocean City for a 5-mile beach run and 1 mile fun run/walk, a great end of the summer season event. Registration is open online until 4 p.m. on Friday, on Saturday and Sunday in-person only at the Aquatic & Fitness Center, and Race Day 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at the beach. Learn more and sign up at www.ocnj.us/race-events.
Remember Local Hero Richard
Somers
4 p.m.
Richard Somers Memorial Park 801 Shore Rd.
The ceremony will be held at the statue and mural next to Atlantic County Library at 801 Shore Rd. in Somers Point. Admission is free. At 5 p.m., attend a $30 fundraising buffet at Sal’s Cafe, 501 New Rd. For information or tickets, call Seth Grossman at (609) 927-7333, email info@libertyandprosperity.com or visit LibertyAndProsperity.com.
Tuesday, September 5
DIY Container Garden
10:30 a.m.
Embrace your green thumb and join an informative session on creating and maintaining your own manageable container garden. RSVP by Sept. 1 by contacting Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed.
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. See you on the dance floor.
Wednesday, September 6
Maestro Lee at the Keys: Dueling Pianos
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
A concert over 20 years in the making, Maestro Vince Lee steps off of the podium and behind the piano for this unique concert event. Joined by his long-time colleague and regular Ocean City Pops orchestral pianist, Eric Svejcar, 176 piano keys will be smoldering as Vince and Eric scorch through some of the greatest hits of rock, pop, Broadway, classical, and more. For tickets, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, visit the Music Pier box office, or call (609) 399-6111.
Thursday, September 7
Coffee with a Cop
10 a.m.
Wawa 112 New Rd. Somers Point
Come have coffee with members of the Somers Point Police Department on Sept. 7. the mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers who serve in your neighborhood.
Positivity Project: Morning Refresh
10:30 a.m.
Learn ways to boost wellness – mind, body, and soul. Topics include self-care, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by Sept. 5 by contacting Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed.
Saturday, September 9
DCRF Surf for a Cause
7 a.m.
Decatur Ave. Beach, Margate
The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation will host its 23rd Annual Surf for a Cause on the beach in front of Lucy the Elephant. The event will start at 7 a.m., with an after party at Ventura’s Greenhouse Tiki & Beach Bar. Pre-register online at www.thedrcf.org.
Atlantic County 4-H Yard Sale & Flea Market
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
4-H Fairgrounds 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing
Atlantic County 4-H will host an indoor and outdoor Yard Sale/Flea Market. Rain or shine. To secure space, go to https://ac4hfair.org/calendar/ or call (609) 703-1549.
The Run to Remember 5K
9 a.m.
Kennedy Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point
Enjoy a 5K race through the beautiful Country Club neighborhood of Somers Point in honor of all the First Responders that were lost on 9/11. The race is great for all levels of ability and ages. Participants are encouraged to carry or wear items that salute our first responders and members of our military services. Register online at runsignup.com. For questions, please contact seantmcg@comcast.net.
Leadership Studio Summer Send Off
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Oscar McClinton Park 201 S. New Hampshire Ave. Atlantic City
Attendees are invited to participate in kids’ yoga from 9 – 9:30 a.m., power yoga and meditation from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. and community gathering until 12 p.m. In the event of rain, the event will move indoors to The Leadership Studio, 161 S. Tennessee Ave. This event is free.
Somers Point Good Old Days Festival
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Kennedy Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point
Join the City of Somers Point for their annual community and music festival with an over 40-year tradition. There will be antique cars on display, children’s entertainment including carnival games, inflatables, a magician, karate demonstrations, as well as Police K-9 demonstrations with over 20 vendors and community groups, food and treats including hot dogs and hamburgers fresh off the grill. Attendees will enjoy free live musical performances on two different stages throughout the day from noon – 6 p.m.
Art in the Park Somers Point
12 – 6 p.m.
Kennedy Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point
Art in the Park is joining Somers Point’s Good Old Days Festival at Kennedy Park. In addition to all the live music, food and fun that is offered every year at Good Old Days, there will be great art to view and purchase and art activities for kids. For more information, visit http://artintheparksomerspt.weebly.com.
Radio Jukebox with Sheena Easton
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Featuring over eight decades of chart-topping hits from the greatest names in music history, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Adele, and more. Performed with the Ocean City Pops. For tickets, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, visit the Music Pier box office, or call (609) 399-6111.
Miss’d America Pageant
8 p.m.
Sound Waves at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Enjoy an evening of beauty, talent showcases, and show-stopping performances as drag queens from across the nation compete for the coveted crown. Hosted by Carson Kressley and featuring Miss’d America 2023 Miss Elaine, the Melanie Rice Orchestra, and the Miss’d America Dancers. Tickets available at the Hard Rock Box Office or ticketmaster.com.
Health and Wellness
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, Sept. 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, Sept. 11, 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.
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thursday, Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Meetings include a presentation segment and an open discussion component. Daytime meetings are 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, evening meetings are the third Thursday at 7pm. Call (609) 517-8614 for more information on how to participate.
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. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics include communication, problem-solving, treatment and recovery. For more information and registration please contact NAMI at (609) 741-5125 or email Nami1557@comcast.net.
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. Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at (609) 652-3800.
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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