Multiday events
New Jersey State BBQ Championship & Anglesea Blues Festival
Friday, July 12 – Sunday, July 14
2nd & Olde New Jersey Ave. North Wildwood
Experience the best in Barbeque and Blues at this exciting three-day festival, featuring live cooking demonstrations, incredible food and the top regional and national blues acts. Free admission. The event will run on Friday from 4 – 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. More information is available at NJBBQ.com or www.AngleseaBlues.com .
Crying on the Camino starring Celeste Mancinelli
Saturday, July 13, 7 p.m. & Sunday, July 14, 3 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse 739 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Crying on the Camino is a one woman show written and performed by Celeste Mancinelli, the recipient of two Broadway World Awards including Best New Play and Best Performance in a Play. Learn more and purchase tickets online at www.gatewaybythebay.org.
Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring
Sunday, July 14 – Saturday, July 20
Frank S. Farley Marina at Golden Nugget Atlantic City
Teams up and down the east coast will participate in this 4th annual fishing tournament. Visit www.questfortheringac.com for the complete host city schedule.
Family Nights in Ocean City
Mondays & Wednesdays, 7 – 9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
Free entertainment will include jugglers, music, characters, and more from 8th – 12th St. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Mummers Night
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
Watch the Mummers strutting the Boardwalk from 6th – 14th St. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Beach Walks in Ocean City
Tuesday 9 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
59th St. & Central Ave.
Enjoy a nature walk along the beach in Ocean City. Meet at the beach entrance to Corson’s Inlet at 59th St. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Thursday, July 11
Sand-Sculpting Contest
9 a.m.
6th St. Beach, Ocean City
Open to kids, teens, adults, and families. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Judging will take place at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Market Days
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Ave. Ocean City
Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors along Asbury Ave. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Thrilling Thursdays Movie at the Beach
7 p.m.
Granville and Huntington Ave. Beach
Enjoy a free movie on the beach behind the Bloom Pavilion. This week’s feature film is Under the Boardwalk (2023). Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for free fun activities and giveaways, while supplies last. Learn more at www.margatehasmore.com .
Sunset Yoga on the Beach
7 p.m.
William Morrow Beach, Somers Point
Bring some water, a towel, or a yoga mat of your choice, and join in a 60-minute gentle yoga on the beach. Classes will be held every Thursday through August. This donation-based class is open to all.
Friday, July 12
Beach Exercise: Low Impact
8 a.m.
6th Street Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Attendance is free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398-6900.
Smithville Car Cruise
5 – 8 p.m.
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene near the covered bridge; you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car. More information is available at www.historicsmithville.com.
Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races
6 p.m.
15th Avenue Beach, North Wildwood
This annual lifeguard race brings dozens of Beach Patrols up and down the South Jersey Shore to Five Mile Beach. The event is free to attend. Hosted by the North Wildwood Beach Patrol. For more information, call (609) 522-7500.
Artists’ Reception at Ocean City Arts Center
7 – 8:30 p.m.
1735 Simpson Ave. Ocean City
Join the Ocean City Arts Center and experience the works of David Winigrad and Michael Cagno. For more information, visit www.oceancityartscenter.org.
Ocean Drone Show
9 p.m.
The Park at Ocean Casino Resort 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Enjoy a spectacular show created from illuminated, synchronized, and choreographed drones arranging themselves in various aerial formations. This breathtaking display will take place Fridays through Aug. 2. Watch the show from The Park, located on the lobby level of Ocean Casino Resort.
Saturday, July 13
Ocean Breeze Arts & Craft Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ventnor Cultural Art Center 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Support local artists at this fun community event. Paintings, jewelry, pottery, and more will be available for sale. For more information, contact ventnorarts@gmail.com.
Tailwise
10:30 a.m.
Longport Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Enjoy science experiments for kids at the library. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
The Peach at the Beach
3 – 11 p.m.
Island Waterpark at Showboat 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
A full day of music, featuring Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Dogs in a Pile, Trouble No More, Karina Rykman, and Mykal Rose of Black Uhuru. Plus, water park DJ sets, pre and after-parties, and more. Tickets and additional information can be found at www.thepeachmusicfestival.com.
Misty Meadow Sunflower Festival
2 – 8 p.m.
Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy 100 Dennisville-Petersburg Rd. Petersburg
Join Misty Meadow for a full day of fun for the entire family. Enjoy live music, local food and beer from Ludlam Island Brewery, hayrides, a petting zoo, and thousands of sunflowers for picking. Plus, there will be plenty of photo opportunities in their beautiful sunflower fields. Learn more at www.mistymeadowsheepdairy.com .
HSOC Beef & Beer
5 – 8 p.m.
Surf Dog Bar & Grill 1563 Dehirsch Ave. Woodbine
Join the Humane Society of Ocean City for their annual Beef & Beer. The festivities will include fantastic food and drink, DJ, 50/50, raffles, and door prizes. Proceeds help shelter animals in need. $35 per person through July 6. Limited tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $40. More information is available at www.hsocnj.com .
Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra combine lively tunes and cutting satire, capturing the essence of Philadelphia’s sports culture with a delightful blend of music and comedy. Fans can expect an entertaining performance that pays homage to the city’s beloved teams and their passionate supporters, creating an experience for both sports enthusiasts and music afficionados alike. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice .
Tropicana Atlantic City Fireworks
10 p.m.
Iowa Ave. and the Beach
Catch Tropicana Atlantic City’s spectacular fireworks show at 10 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 31. Fireworks are launched from the beachfront and can be viewed along the boardwalk.
Sunday, July 14
Dragon Boat Festival
8:30 a.m.
Lake Lenape Park East, 753 Park Rd. Mays Landing
Join Cancer Support Communities New Jersey at Gilda’s Club for this annual event. The festival will include a day of Dragon Boat races, fantastic local food vendors, non-profits, and fun for the whole family, along with a flower ceremony for loved ones touched by cancer. Additional information is available at www.cscnj.org/dragon-boat-festival .
Summer Garden Tour
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join the Little Gardens Club of Atlantic County for their 25th Summer Garden Tour. Walk through private gardens in Absecon, Northfield, Linwood, Egg Harbor Township, and Mays Landing. Tickets are $15. Proceeds benefit local civic and environmental organizations. Tickets are available at Joe’s Garden Center in Galloway, Lang’s Garden Center in Linwood, and Bob’s Garden Center in EHT. For more information, call Janet at (609) 226-6596. This event is rain or shine.
Tony Bennett & Bill Evans: The Legendary Recordings
7 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue 500 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Enjoy a special concert as the Joel Zelnik Trio and vocalist Tony Corrao perform a tribute to legendary recording artists Tony Bennett and Bill Evans. Reserved seats are available for $36. Regular seats are $25. For more details, please call (609) 823-2725.
Sunday Night Concerts at the Tabernacle
7 p.m.
550 Wesley Ave. Ocean City
Join Ocean City Tabernacle for a free concert every Sunday night. This week, singer, songwriter, and pianist Fernando Ortega presents an inspirational set infusing classical, folk, and world music stylings. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The Music of Elvis with Frankie Moreno
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
With 17 Top Ten albums, 117 Top Ten singles, an Emmy nomination, and being named Las Vegas “Headliners of the Year” five times, Frankie Moreno is consistently breaking records and wowing audiences from coast to coast with his own brand of genre-blurring rock ‘n’ roll. Tickets and more information are available at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice .
Monday, July 15
Beach Exercise: Yoga
8 a.m.
6th Street Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Attendance is free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398-6900.
We Walk Somers Point
8:30 a.m.
Shore Medical Center Parking Lot 100 Medical Center Way
The City of Somers Point is hosting a walking club each Monday at 8:30 a.m. with the purpose of promoting health and creating opportunities for people to pursue fitness goals while meeting neighbors. The group will meet at different starting points each week. Open to all residents of Somers Point. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/SomersPoint or email dshallcross@spgov.org.
EHT Monday Morning Madness
11 a.m.
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater in Tony Canale Park
Presented by EHT Recreation. Enjoy free weekly family entertainment at Tony Canale Park. This week, enjoy Basketball Entertainment with Hoop Wizard’s Blackjack Ryan. Visit www.ehtrec.com or www.facebook.com/EHTRecreation for more information and updates in the event of weather.
Lunch Around Town
12 – 1:30 p.m.
La PizzaTega 210 New Rd. Linwood
Join JFS Village for a leisurely lunch while supporting a local restaurant. This month, the group will dine at La PizzaTega in Linwood. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by July 11 by calling (609) 287-8872 or email Tina Serota at tserota@jfsatlantic.org .
The Moody Blues’ John Lodge
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
John Lodge of The Moody Blues will perform Days of Future Passed in its entirety, along with a selection of classic hits. Produced by BRE Presents. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.ocnj.us/SummerConcertSeries .
Tuesday, July 16
Funtastic Tuesdays
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Ave. Ocean City
Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors along Asbury Ave. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Library on the Beach
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
14th Street Beach, Ocean City
Stop by the big blue tent at 14th Street beach and learn about all that the Ocean City Free Public Library has to offer this summer. There will be free books and library giveaways, weather permitting. Visit www.oceancitylibrary.org for more information or call (609) 399-2434.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical
10:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company. Based on the award-winning children’s book, audiences can now hop on board for an unforgettable ride. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, this musical is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. Tickets are available at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com .
Game Days
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue 500 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
This event will take place weekly through Aug. 27. Cost is $15 per person and includes full lunch and snacks. Call (609) 823-2725 to reserve a table or to join a game.
Bingo at the Library
6:30 p.m.
Longport Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
All ages are invited to try their luck at Bingo. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Movies on the Beach in Brigantine
7 p.m.
38th Street Beach
Join Brigantine for another year of Movies on the Beach. Bring your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy The Little Mermaid. For more information, visit www.brigantinechamber.com .
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, July 17
Beach Exercise: Pilates
8 a.m.
6th Street Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Attendance is free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398-6900.
Wacky Wednesday: French Fry Sculpting
10:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Use your creativity to shape and sculpt french fries into your very own unique masterpiece. The contest is free and open to the first 200 participants. Must be present at 10:30 a.m. start time to participate.
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 www.visitsomerspoint.com and click on Events.
Broadway on the Boardwalk
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Broadway will truly come to the Ocean City Boardwalk as the Ocean City Theatre Company welcomes back two former OCTC performers who are now Broadway stars. Morgan Kirner of Broadway’s Merrily We Roll Along and Angel Sigala of Broadway’s New York, New York will join a cast of performers to celebrate The Great White Way. For tickets and information, visit www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com .
Thursday, July 18
Railroads, Tourism, and Commuters of the Jersey Shore
7 p.m.
Somers Point Historical Society 745 Shore Rd.
Do you like trains? Join the Somers Point Historical Society for a presentation: Railroads, Tourism, and Commuters at the Jersey Shore, by Bill Elwell of Monmouth University. Admission is free.
The Jersey Tenors
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
The Jersey Tenors are the newest rock opera mash-up sensation, creating an explosive blend of iconic opera classics alongside rock ‘n roll greats like Queen, Elton John, and Bon Jovi. Presented by Friends of the Ocean City Pops. For tickets and more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice .
Friday, July 19
Landsharks Band: The Premier Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Come celebrate Night in Venice and celebrate all things Jimmy Buffet with one of the premier tribute acts in the world, The Landsharks. For tickets and more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice .
Saturday, July 20
ACHS Book Sale
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
907 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Presented by the Atlantic County Historical Society. For more information, call (609) 927-5218.
Night in Venice
6:30 p.m.
Ocean City Bayside
Ocean City’s annual boat parade, one of the largest in the world, returns to the Bayside with Grand Marshal Marty Smith of ESPN. This year’s theme is Summertime Vibes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett. The parade will start at the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. Then, enjoy a fantastic bayside fireworks display following the parade at 9:30 p.m. Additional information and event details are available at www.ocnj.us/NIV .
Health and Wellness
Living in the Moment Group
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Mental Health Association of Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 8, Galloway
Slow down and spend an hour with like-minded people working on developing gratitude, self-love, and other character traits that encourage mindfulness. Weekly meetings include meaningful discussions, camaraderie, and a group activity. For more information, call (609) 652-3800 ext. 0306 or email ytran@mhanj.org .
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, July 17, 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.
MHA Atlantic Family Meetings
Wednesday, July 17, 10 a.m.
These virtual support groups and educational programs are for individuals with a loved one affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders. Day and evening meetings include an educational segment as well as support in the form of stress-reduction, self-care, resources, and advocacy. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday, and 7 p.m. every third Wednesday. Contact Gail Christian at (609) 652-3800 ext. 0301 or gchristian@mhanj.org to receive a meeting link.
Invisible Illness Support Group
Saturday, July 20, 2 p.m.
Salon Amici 319 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
For more information, please contact Abby Ward at (609) 214-8777.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, Aug. 12, 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.
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