Multiday events
Smithville Mayfest
Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
A full day of activities, including over 150 juried crafters, an international food court, and live entertainment, along with non-profits and kids activities. Plus, take in the ambiance and of the Smithville Village and over 50 unique shops. Free shuttles will run from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. leaving from Smithville Blvd. at the Smithville Square. More information is available at www.historicsmithville.com .
Somers Point City Wide Yard Sale
Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19
Join the City of Somers Point and participating homes throughout the city for day of bargain hunting. A master list of addresses will be posted on the city’s website at www.visitsomerspoint.com . For questions, email Doug Shallcross at dshallcross@spgov.org .
A Bad Year for Tomatoes
Fri. May 17 & Sat. May 18, 7:30 p.m. and Sun. May 19, 2 p.m.
Margate Community Church 8900 N. Ventnor Ave.
Presented by Fool Moon Theatre Co. A Bad Year for Tomatoes is a zany comedy gem by the Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick. This ridiculously clever comedy is a laugh-generating machine. Purchase tickets online at www.foolmoontheatre.org .
Thursday, May 16
Northfield Business Association Summer Kick-Off
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Atlantic City Country Club 1 Leo Fraser Dr. Northfield
Get ready to ignite your connections, elevate your business and unlock a world of possibilities. Join the Northfield Business Association for a night of networking, live entertainment, light fare, and cash bar. Admission is free for NBA members; non-members are $25 per person. Learn more at www.northfieldbusinessassociation.com .
Piano Bar at the Gateway
7 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse 739 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Featuring Michael McAssey on the piano. This open mic night is for everyone young and old, singer or not. Get up on the stage, or just sit back and watch the fun evolve. General admission seating is available for $15. Purchase tickets online at www.gatewaybythebay.org .
Saturday, May 18
Somers Point Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Somers Mansion 1000 Shore Rd.
A wide selection of fresh and local produce, local honey, organic soups, fresh cut flowers, homemade goods, breads, dog treats, coffee, donuts, and more. Stop by on your way to the city-wide yard sales. The market is open Saturdays through the end of August. For more information, go to www.visitsomerspoint.com .
Electronic Recycling Fundraiser
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing
Hosted by the Atlantic City 4-H STEM Club, this event, held on the third Saturday of each month, provides the opportunity to get rid of old equipment. Accepted items include AC adapters, handheld or table mounted scanners, keyboards, PC speakers, laptop and cell phone batteries, TVs, toner and ink cartridges, and more. See the complete list at www.ac4hfair.org/electronic-recycling .
Atlantic City Women’s March
10 a.m.
Atlantic City Boardwalk from Rhode Island to Mississippi Ave.
The Atlantic City Women’s March will be held this Saturday, honoring the life and legacy of Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver. The event will start on the Boardwalk at Rhode Island Ave. traveling south to 2301 Boardwalk, with a live event scheduled at 12 p.m. For more information, please email AtlanticCityWomensMarch2024@gmail.com .
Southern New Jersey Spring Heart Walk
10:15 a.m.
Ocean City Civic Center 6th St. & Boardwalk
The American Heart Association invites you to get moving while supporting critical research. For more information, call (856) 332-9347 or sign-up at www.heart.org and scroll down to Heart Walk. Enter 08226 or New Jersey.
Atlantic City Cigar Social
2 – 6 p.m.
Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park
This event is a gathering of like-minded humans from different walks of life, with stimulating conversation, savory dishes, thirst-quenching libations, and an opportunity for cigar discovery. Tickets and information available at www.accigarsocial.com .
Bingo at the Library
3:30 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Join the library and try your luck at bingo. Fun for all ages, each winner receives a special prize. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Sunday, May 19
OCNJ Triathlon/Duathlon
6 – 11 a.m.
Ocean City Community Center 1735 Simpson Ave.
This friendly event includes a quarter-mile pool swim, 2-mile run, 16-mile bike ride, and another 2-mile run. The event includes a duathlon option and kids’ course, consisting of a one-eighth mile swim, one-mile run, eight-mile bike ride, and another one-mile run. The pool swim will take place from 6 – 8 a.m. Run/Bike/Run starts at 9 a.m. All proceeds benefit Ocean City Recreation Scholarships and Programs. Register online at www.ocnj.us/race-events .
Young Lions of Jazz
12 p.m.
Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point
The South Jersey Jazz Society is proud to present its 3rd Young Lions of Jazz, featuring outstanding young jazz musicians from our region and beyond. The event is free to attend. Please bring a generous donation for the young artists. For more information, visit www.southjerseyjazz.org .
Spring Concerts at the Library
2 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
This week, the Package Goods Orchestra performs. The concert will be held in the Library’s Lecture Hall. Admission is free; seating is limited and is available on a first-come basis. For more information, call (609) 399-2434 x.5222 or visit www.oceancitylibrary.org .
Ventnor Chef’s Night Out
4 – 8 p.m.
Presented by the Ventnor City Beautification Committee, this annual event invites you to dine around town at over 25 featured restaurants for an evening of scrumptious food and sweets, great local music, and arts. Proceeds benefit Ventnor community projects. For tickets, contact Marsha at (609) 335-6390 or more information, visit www.ventnorcity.org for more information.
Monday, May 20
Tournament FORE Charity
Atlantic City Country Club 1 Leo Fraser Dr. Northfield
Hosted by NFI & The Brown Family. Enjoy a full day of golf, contests, an awards reception, and auction, supporting JFS and the Milton & Betty Katz JCC. Shotgun start with Morning and Afternoon tee times available. For more information, visit www.jccatlantic.org .
Tuesday, May 21
Let’s Get Cookin’
6 p.m.
Showboat Hotel 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Join the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City for their signature event of the season. Over 100 professional and amateur chefs are back and ready to wow you with delicious food and drinks, all for a great cause. Attendees will sample recipes and take home a bound recipe book with all of the chefs’ delicious entries. Proceeds benefit local youth programs and services. More information is available at www.acbgc.org/letsgetcookin/ .
Concert at the Library
6:30 p.m.
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Join the library for an evening of live music from the John Walter Band Quintet, a unique group of talented musicians performing contemporary selections in the style of the great Brass Quintets. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Somers Point Dance Society
7:30 – 10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Hall 447 Bethel Rd.
Admission is $10 and includes snacks, live musical duos, line dancing, dance mixers, social dancing, and plenty of parking. Come out and kick up your heels, or just listen to good music with good company.
Wednesday, May 22
Lunch Around Town
12 – 1:30 p.m.
Isabella’s Ventnor Café 4 S. Portland Ave. Ventnor
This month, the group will dine at Isabella’s in Ventnor. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by May 16 by calling (609) 287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org .
Sip. Savor. Support.
6 – 9 p.m.
Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House 672 N. Trenton Ave. Atlantic City
Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club invites you for an evening of delicious food and drinks, great music, raffles, and more. Casual attire recommended. $60 per person, $110 for two. Tickets are available online at www.cscnj.org .
Somers Point Pinochle Club
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center 22 N. Ambler Rd.
All are welcome to attend. For more information, go to visitsomerspoint.com and click on Events.
Tom Angello’s All-Star Jazz Series
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Featuring Tom Angello on the drums, Michael Pedicin on tenor sax, Steve Beskrone on bass, and Jim Ridl on piano. For more information, visit www.southjerseyjazz.org .
Thursday, May 23
Linwood Family Food Truck Night
5 – 8 p.m.
Belhaven Middle School 1500 Wabash Ave.
Join the Linwood PTO for their annual food truck night. This popular outdoor community event will feature multiple food trucks, games, music, and plenty of fun.
Brigantine Summer Concert Series
7 p.m.
Brigantine Community Center 265 42nd St.
Brigantine Community Education and Recreation will host a free outdoor concert on the Community Center lawn. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and kick off the summer season with Jim Craine and the Atlantic City Allstars, featuring Jim Craine on vocals, John Guida on sax, Ray Nunzi on the drums, and Stan Richards on guitar. For more information, call the recreation office at 609-264-7350 ext. 1.
Tuesday, May 28
Memory Café
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
Caregivers and their loved ones living with Dementia are invited to join JFS Village by the Shore and UMC representatives in a Dementia friendly space. Experience creativity and social connections through art, music, gentle movements, and more. RSVP by May 21 by calling (609) 287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org .
Health and Wellness
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, June 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, June 10, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph Church 608 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.
Do you have an upcoming event? Let us know about it! Submit your next event to shorelocalevents@gmail.com.
Do you have an upcoming event? Let us know about it! Submit your next event to shorelocalevents@gmail.com.
