Multi-day Events
Gateway Playhouse Presents: ‘South Pacific’
Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 8
738 Bay Ave., Somers Point
This show brings the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein to life combined with Michener’s Pulitzer-Prize winning book, “Tales of the South Pacific.” The plot centers on an American nurse stationed on a South Pacific Island during World War II who falls in love with a French expatriate. Showtimes are Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 1 at 2 p.m. Additional show times through June 8. Visit www.gatewaybythebay.org for more information.
Holy Trinity Greek Festival
Thursday, June 5-Sunday, June 8
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 7004 Ridge Ave., Egg Harbor Township
The 41st Annual Greek Festival is less than a week away. Prepare for a full weekend of fun, with all of your favorite Greek food, homemade pastries, Greek music by DJ Ahmed Khan, Greek dance performances, amusement rides and more. Free parking. For more information, visit www.holytrinityeggharbor.com and click on the calendar page.
Thursday, May 29
Celebrate! An Evening with
The Arc of Atlantic County
6-9:30 p.m.
Golden Nugget, 723 Huron Ave., Atlantic City
Join The Arc of Atlantic County as they kick off summer with a casual evening on The Deck, overlooking the Farley Marina. Guests can look forward to live music and dancing, chef-curated food, specialty drinks and mocktails, and exciting silent auction items and a 50/50. Support friends and neighbors in your community. For more information, contact Mary at mmoyer@thearcatlantic.org.
Artists Reception at Noyes
Galleries at Seaview
6-7:30 p.m.
401 S. New York Road, Galloway
Noyes Galleries invites the public to see the newest group exhibition, featuring artists from the Ocean City Fine Arts League. Enjoy light fare and live music by Dan Barry while witnessing the art of Wanda Kane, Donna Mindish, Paula Pagliughi, Rae Jaffe and Linda Crane. The exhibition will be on display through July 13. Admission is free.
Stand-Up Comedy Night at Gregory’s
7 p.m.
900 Shore Road, Somers Point
Join Gregory’s and Count on Comedy for an evening of laughs and good times, with comedians Zachary Pickett and Brandon Ficara. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or via Eventbrite.
Broadway and All That Jazz Concert
7 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
This free concert will feature a seven-piece band playing Broadway tunes that became jazz classics. The concert will take place in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall. Seating is first come first served.
Saturday, May 31
Brutus Fluke Tournament
6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Egg Harbor Township Elks Lodge, 1815 Somers Point-Mays Landing, Road
The 27th Annual Brutus Fluke Tournament will be held next weekend. This perch and striper tourney will feature cash prizes and a dozen non-cash prizes. Proceeds will benefit EHT Elks Lodge No. 2563 and Somers Point AMVETS Post No. 911. For more information, email brutusboy6665@aol.com or go to www.facebook.com/BeutusFlukeTournament.
OC Pride Fest
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sixth St. and the Boardwalk, Ocean City
We Belong Cape May County is hosting its 3rd Annual OC Pride Fest. The event will begin with a Boardwalk Pride Walk with special guests Craig and Vince from Gables of Cape May County. Family fun, music and resources will follow next to the Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuckerton Porchfest
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Downtown Tuckerton
Porchfest is a townwide community music festival where members of the community offer up their front porches as DIY concert venues. Talented performers will play rotating sets and artists will display their work throughout the neighborhood during this day-long celebration of music, art, poetry and community. Confirmed porch locations include The Union Market; Tuckerton Seaport, 149 E. Main St.; The Grapevine, 131 E. Main St.; and Elliot’s Barber Shop. Rain date: Sunday, June 1. Learn more at www.facebook.com/tuckertonporchfest.
Galloway Summer Kickoff
Food Truck Festival
2-6 p.m.
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road
Get ready for an afternoon of delicious food, live music and family fun at Galloway’s annual Food Truck and Craft Festival. Enjoy live music by Cheers The Band, a Beer and Wine Garden by 279 Social Kitchen and Craft Bar, craft vendors, kids activities and more. Bring your appetite, friends and family to this summer kick-off event. Admission is free. Rain date: Sunday, June 1.
Hello Summer Bonfire in Brigantine
7-9 p.m.
26th Street Beach
Join the Brigantine Chamber of Commerce for a fun evening with friends, family and neighbors. There will be live music provided by the Adam Holcombe Duo, s’more stations and special Bonfire swag available for purchase.
Sunday, June 1
Le Tour de Downbeach
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Newport Ave. Ventnor to Tomatoes in Margate
This Sunday, join the Boardwalk peloton and wave the yellow shirts as Le Tour de Downbeach returns. The race will begin behind the Ventnor Library, travel through Atlantic City and proceed through Margate and Longport, ending at Tomatoes on Amherst Ave. Pre-registration is open now. Participants can sign up or learn more at www.margatehasmore.com.
DVFC 68th Annual BBQ and Craft Fair
12-6 p.m.
Dorothy Vol. Fire Co., 70 Tuckahoe Road
Join the Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company for their annual fundraiser. Enjoy an amazing barbecue and appearances from local craft vendors. Eat in or take out. Plus, enjoy a horseshoe toss and cornhole, an appearance from Smokey Bear, basket auction and BBQ raffle. Visit www.facebook.com/DorothyVolunteerFireCompany for more information.
Michael Pedicin Quartet
2 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Join the Michael Pedicin Quartet as they play the music of Ridl, Potter, and Calderazzo, featuring Jim Ridl on the piano, Andy Lalasis on bass and Tim Horner on the drums. This free concert will take place in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall. Seating is first come first served.
Tuesday, June 3
Thoughts From the Bookshelf
3 p.m.
Margate Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave.
Join Pat Goldstein for a monthly book gathering. This month, the group will discuss “French Braid” by Anne Taylor. The insightful novel shares a funny, joyful journey into one family’s life and their many fundamental assumptions. RSVP by May 30 by contacting Tina Serota at tserota@jfsatlantic.org or 609-287-8872.
Senior Dance Society
7:30-10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. No.1, 447 Bethel Road
Come join in the fun and enjoy an evening of dancing with live musical duos every Tuesday. Activities include social dancing, line dancing, dance mixers and more. For more information, contact Sharon at kookiecar@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, June 4
Holocaust Survivor Day
5 p.m.
Marjorie and Lewis Katz JCC Auditorium, 501 N. Jerome Ave.
Join Holocaust Survivor Michael Bornstein in honoring local survivors, incorporate community connection and explore generational wisdom. RSVP by June 2 by emailing info@jewishbytheshore.org.
Somers Point Pinochle Club
6-8:30 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road
The Pinochle Club gathers every Wednesday night throughout the year to play. All are welcome to join.
Clamming on Lakes Bay in the ’60s
7 p.m.
Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave.
Join the Greate Egg Harbor Township Historical Society for a presentation on Clamming in Lakes Bay in the ’60s with Jake Glassey.
Harlem Wizards vs. Absecon Schools
7 p.m.
Absegami High School, 201 S. Wrangleboro Road Galloway
The World-Famous Harlem Wizards invite families to join them for a night of tricks, hoops and alley-oops as they face off against the staff of Absecon Schools. Doors open at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $17; student tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased online at www.harlemwizards.com/tickets/absecon.
Friday, June 6
Brunch and Learn: Jewish
Community Life in the Digital Age
10:30 a.m.
Katz JCC Auditorium, 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Join Rabbi Jack Menaker in exploring modern trends in the digital age, specifically the major impact on online modalities. Explore the intersection of tradition and technology and its influence on modern Jewish life. Light brunch will be served. RSVP by June 2 by contacting Tina Serota at tserota@jfsatlantic.org or 609-287-8872.
Ventnor Color Run
5-7:30 p.m.
Ski Beach
Get ready for the VECC Color Run, the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Ventnor Home and School Association. The evening will include a three-lap or 1-mile fun run, with music by DJ Will, bites from Di’s Dogs and Burgers and the epic Chalk Toss. Registration is open now at www.veccnj.org/homeschoolassociation. For questions, email VHSA@veccnj.org.
Sunday, June 8
Paws and Pours
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Anchorage Tavern, 823 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Join Tito’s and Anchorage Tavern for a tail-waggin’ good time. The event will include games, prizes, giveaways and more to support Beacon Animal Rescue. Meet and greet adoptable pups, enjoy a doggie fashion show, paw-some photo booth and other festivities. Weather permitting.
Bus Trips
Longwood Gardens and
Brandywine Art Museum
Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m.
The Ocean City Arts Center will host a bus trip to two exciting points of interest in Chester County, Pa. Explore Longwood Gardens, with over 1,100 acres of meadows, gardens and woodlands and a 4-acre historic conservatory. The Brandywine Art Museum is home to a distinguished collection of 20th-century American art housed in a renovated 19th-century mill. Cost is $112 per person and includes all admissions. Call 609-399-7628 to reserve your seat.
Phillies vs. Yankees in New York
Saturday, July 26 at 10 a.m.
EHT Recreation is hosting a bus trip to see the Phillies as they take on the Yankees in the Bronx. The bus will depart EHT Community Center at 10 a.m. Game time is 1:05 p.m. Cost is $125 per person and includes round trip transportation, ticket, and a $20 food voucher. Register online at www.ehtrec.com or call the Recreation Office at 609-272-8120.
Health and Wellness
Coffee Talk
Saturdays, 11 a.m.
Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave. Suite 617, Atlantic City
The Atlantic County Wellness Center hosts a weekly gratitude-themed group. Participants discuss, enhance and deepen their practice of gratitude, which is shown to reduce stress, improve mood and increase optimism. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Monday Meditation and Stretching
Mondays, 11:30 a.m.
Mental Health Association in Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway
The Atlantic County Wellness Center provides a weekly 20-minute meditation, follow-up discussion, and light stretch on Mondays. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Depression and Anxiety Group
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave. Suite 617, Atlantic City
This weekly in-person support group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness and recovery. Meetings are led by peers who have lived experience. No cost to participate. Offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, June 4, 1:30 p.m.
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Family Support
and Connection Meeting
Monday, June 9, 7-8:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point
Open to family members, caregivers, and loved ones 18+. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experiences and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. Visit www.namiacm.org or call 609-741-5125 for more information.
MHA Atlantic Family Meetings
Thursday, June 12, 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.
