Multiday events
‘Footloose: Teen Edition’
Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse, 739 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Join Gateway Playhouse for this musical theater experience featuring the company’s rising stars. After seven weeks of intensive rehearsals, the students are ready to present this classic movie musical. Purchase tickets online at gatewaybythebay.org.
OCTC Presents: ‘Seussical Jr.’
Friday, Aug, 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. 7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring into life onstage in a fantastical musical extravaganza. This show will feature OCTC’s Middle School Junior Company. For tickets and information, see oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
Family Nights in Ocean City
Mondays and Wednesdays.
7-9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
Free entertainment will include jugglers, music, characters and more on Eighth-12th St. See oceancityvacation.com.
Beach Walks in Ocean City
Tuesdays 9 a.m.
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
59th St. and Central Ave.
Enjoy a nature walk along the beach in Ocean City. Meet at the beach entrance to Corson’s Inlet at 59th Street. See oceancityvacation.com.
Mummers Night
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7- 9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
Watch the Mummers strutting the Boardwalk Sixth-14th St.
See oceancityvacation.com.
Thursday, Aug. 15
Market Days
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptors along Asbury Avenue. See oceancityvacation.com.
Budweiser Clydesdales
2-4 p.m.
Cedar Grove and Washington avenues, Margate
The eight-horse hitch will appear along the beach block of Cedar Grove Avenue 2-3 p.m., before making a small circuit on the streets of Margate 3-4 p.m., stopping for photos in front of the Margate Historical Society on Washington Avenue. More details are available at margatehasmore.com.
‘Grease’ presented by the OC Pops and Ocean City Theatre Company
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Hughes Performing Arts Center, Sixth St. and Atlantic Ave. Ocean City
Based at Rydell High in 1959, the hot-rodding Burger Palace Boys and gum-snapping Pink Ladies evoke the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical, recalling the sounds of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. For tickets and info see oceancityvacation.com.
Suds for Seals
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Hidden Sands Brewing Company
6754 Washington Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Join Hidden Sands for a fundraiser benefiting the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The event will include appetizers, craft beers and sodas, raffles, 50/50 and music. Plus, meet with MMSC mascots and staff. Tickets are available online at mmsc.org.
Paint and Sip
6 p.m.
Royal Suites Healthcare and Rehabilitation
214 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway
Tickets $25 per person; $35 at the door. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. RSVP by calling Diane Conover at 609-748-9900 ext. 1312.
Ocean City Fishing Club Open House
6-8 p.m.
14th Street Fishing Pier
Rescheduled from Aug. 8. The public is invited to tour the pier. Visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or make a cash donation to benefit the Ocean City Food Cupboard.
Family Nights in Ocean City
7-9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
Enjoy the Mummers and entertainment strolling the Boardwalk Sixth-14th St. See oceancityvacation.com.
Thrilling Thursdays Movie at the Beach
7 p.m.
Granville and Huntington Ave. Beach, Margate
Enjoy a free movie on the beach behind the Bloom Pavilion. This week’s feature film is “Elemental.” Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for free fun activities and giveaways, while supplies last. Learn more at 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, August 16
Beach Exercise: Low Impact
8 a.m.
Sixth Street Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Attendance is free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center. For information call 609-398-6900.
Ocean City Green Fair
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
This community-wide event is designed to encourage people of all ages to adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Sponsored by the Ocean City Environmental Commission. For information, see oceancityvacation.com.
Murder Mystery Dinner
6 p.m.
Longport Public Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Whodunit food and fun at the Longport Library. Call 609-487-7403 to register or learn more.
John T. Goudy Memorial Rescue Lifeguard Races
6:15 p.m.
Suffolk Avenue Beach, Ventnor
Join the Ventnor Beach Patrol and generations of lifeguards for this annual event featuring over a dozen beach patrols representing the South Jersey Shore. The event will be followed by live music by The Rockets at 7:30 p.m. For more information, see ventnorcity.org.
Little Miss Ocean City Pageant
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Join Ocean City for its annual scholarship pageant for girls ages 8-11. Little Miss Ocean City 2024 Stella Flemming will be on hand to crown her successor. For registration information call 609-525-9304.
Tony Danza: Standards and Stories
8:30 p.m.
Superstar Theater at Resorts, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Tony Danza and his four-piece band are making their Atlantic City debut with their live show, “Standards and Stories,” combining timeless music from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music. Presented by the Schultz-Hill Foundation. VIP tickets can be purchased at schultz-hill.org. General and preferred seats are available through Ticketmaster or the Resorts box office.
Saturday, August 17
Absecon Island Surfing Championships
7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ventnor Pier, Cambridge Avenue
This 49th annual event will be held on Saturday. Entries are available at local surf shops and Ventnor City Hall. For registration and contest information, follow Absecon Island Surfing Championships on Facebook.
Theater Arts Camp
9 a.m.-noon
Ventnor Cultural Arts Center, 6500 Ventnor Ave.
Hosted by the South Jersey Players. Activities include theater games, improv, one-minute plays, stage, stand-up comedy and more. Cost is $40 per weekly session. For registration, call 347-920-6399.
Electronic Recycling Fundraiser
9 a.m.-noon
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 ac4hfair.org/electronic-recycling.
Galloway’s 250th Celebration
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Galloway Township Municipal Complex, 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road
Join Galloway Township as they celebrate their 250th anniversary with food and craft tents, food trucks, kids activities, beer garden and live music by Galloway’s own Mara Justine performing 3-5 p.m. Gather your friends and family for a fun-filled day to remember.
Donny Fund Day
5-10 p.m.
Yacht Club of Pleasantville, 344 E. Bayview Ave.
The 30th Annual Donny Fund Day is on, featuring the 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, deck party, and food by Hannah G’s. All proceeds will benefit the Donny Fund to help kids with special needs. For more information or to pre-register, contact John Glassey at 609-641-8666 or see www.donnyfundinc.weebly.com.
EHT Movie Under the Stars
6 p.m.
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater, Tony Canale Park
Join Egg Harbor Township Recreation for a free movie night. Bring your blankets and chairs and watch “Back to the Future” under the stars. See ehtrec.com or facebook.com/EHTRecreation in the event of inclement weather.
Brigantine’s Night in Venice
6 p.m.
Brigantine Cove
Hosted by Real Brigantine. This year’s theme is ‘The Pirates of Brigantine.’ The parade will head from the cove towards Harbor Beach Boulevard, St. Georges and Lagoon Boulevard and circle around out of the cove into the Absecon Inlet. The parade will then follow the inland waterway behind Brigantine. See facebook.com/realbrigantine for up-to-date information.
Concert and Bonfire on the Beach in Longport
6 p.m.
33rd Avenue Beach, Longport
Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy a bonfire and a concert by Abby Newman. Call the Longport Library at 609-487-7403 to register or learn more. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 18.
Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Join Ocean City for its annual scholarship pageant for girls ages 12-16. Junior Miss Ocean City 2024 Stella Flemming will be on hand to crown her successor. For registration information, call 609-525-9304.
Mays Landing Night of Lights Boat Parade
8:30 p.m.
Mays Landing Bulkhead
For more information, visit mayslandingyachtclub.org.
Tropicana Atlantic City Fireworks
10 p.m.
Iowa Avenue 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, August 18
Zumba at the Library
11 a.m.
Longport Public Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Dance for fitness with the Longport Library. Call 609-487-7403 to register or learn more.
Star Wars and Beyond: The Music of John Williams
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Maestro Vince Lee of the Ocean City Pops will present the music of John Williams in this annual celebration, featuring a familiar library of songs from the Star Wars franchise. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice
Monday, August 19
Beach Exercise: Yoga
8 a.m.
Sixth Street Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Attendance is free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic and 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
Hosted by the City of Somers Point. The group will meet at different starting points each week. Open to all residents of Somers Point. For more information, see facebook.com/SomersPoint or email dshallcross@spgov.org.
EHT Monday Morning Madness
11 a.m.
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater, Tony Canale Park
Presented by EHT Recreation. Enjoy free weekly family entertainment at Tony Canale Park. This week, enjoy the Parties for Peanuts Bubble Show. Visit ehtrec.com or facebook.com/EHTRecreation for more information and updates in the event of weather.
Somers Point Kid’s Concert Series
6:30 p.m.
William Morrow Beach
This week, it’s Minion Mayhem. Enjoy a special character show with the Minions, presented by Let’s Party Events. There will also be free face painting, giveaways and snacks. For more information see facebook.com/SomersPoint.
The Machine performs Pink Floyd
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
The Machine brings the legacy of Pink Floyd to life with popular hits and obscure gems. Produced by BRE Presents. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ocnj.us/SummerConcertSeries.
Tuesday, August 20
Funtastic Tuesdays
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptors along Asbury Avenue. For more information, see oceancityvacation.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.
Let’s Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift
5 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Produced by BRE Presents. For more information, or to purchase tickets, see ocnj.us/SummerConcertSeries.
Shimmy Down the Shore with the Phillies
6 p.m.
Excursion Park, Sea Isle City
Bring your beach chairs and catch the hottest team in baseball on the big screen. There will be giveaways, surprise guests and more. Hosted by NBC 10, Telemundo 62, and NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Trivia at the Library
6:30 p.m.
Longport Public Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Gather your friends and test your knowledge in an evening of brain-teasing fun. Call 609-487-7403 to register or learn more.
Somers Point Dance
Society
7:30-10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Hall, 447 Bethel Road
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, August 21
Beach Exercise: Pilates
8 a.m.
Sixth Street Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Attendance is free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center. For more information call 609-398-6900.
Positivity Project: Mindful Movers
9 a.m.
Newport Avenue Beach, Ventnor
