Thursday, June 23rd
Ducktown Pride Pop-Up
11am-3pm
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Ducktown Pride Pop-Up is presented in partnership with AC Pride and the Arts Garage featuring a pop-up pride art market, the unveiling of a new mural by Victoria Katherine and more. The event is free & all are welcome.
Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
6pm
Linwood Country Club
The Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame proudly announces five new inductees into its Hall of Fame: Mary McGinnids Blackburn, Charisse Fizer, Teresa McGaney-Guy, Martha Moskowitz and Mayam Sarhan. The public is invited to attend the dinner induction ceremony honoring these fabulous women. All proceeds go to the ACWHF Scholarship Fund to support outstanding young women as they set out to accomplish their own dreams and goals. Individual tickets are $80 per person or $800 for a table of 10. For tickets and information contact Melissa at 609-377-4035.
Friday, June 24th
Atlantic City Seafood and Music Festival
Friday, June 24th from 4-9pm, Saturday, June 25th from 11am-9m & Sunday, June 26th from 11am-8pm
Bader Field 545 N. Albany Ave. Atlantic City
The Atlantic City Seafood & Music Festival is a three-day extravaganza of food, entertainment, and fun celebrating all things seafood. The festival will offer event-goers the opportunity to treat their taste buds to delicious foods cooked on-site with the freshest ingredients by restaurants & seafood vendors from up and down the East Coast. Purchase tickets and learn more at acseafoodandmusicfest.com.
Brigantine Sundown Citywide Fourth Friday
5-8pm
As the sun goes down, Brigantine’s lights up every Fourth Friday of the month from May to September, Join the island wide celebration as Chamber members offer extended hours of eating and shopping from 5-8pm. Local artists and musicians will be scattered throughout the city in front of Chamber establishments. This month’s theme is “Red, White & Blue/Americana.”
Picnic & Plays in the Park
Friday, June 24th – Sunday, June 26th at 5pm
Ventnor Memory Park 5000 Ventnor Ave.
South Jersey Players Inc. will be producing Picnics & Plays in the Park for a second season. The outdoor special event includes a sumptuous picnic-in-a-basket. The show features six short one-acts by local playwrights. Tickets are $25 & $30. For information and/or required reservations call Marlene May at 347-920-6399.
Fourth Friday at Nashville North Studios
3-8pm
210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood
Nashville North Studios invites the public to another outstanding exhibition of regional artists’ works. This month, enjoy the solo works of Molly Carpenter and group exhibition “The Art of Bloom.” Music will be provided by John Wood. Please call 609-504-5044 for reservations.
Smithville Car Cruise
5-8pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out. A car cruise at Historic Smithville is simply a great place to hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene and near the red covered bridge, you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car.
Saturday, June 25th
Margate Beachstock
8am-10pm
On the Beach between Granville & Huntington Ave.
Beachstock 2022, The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party, returns. Mouthwatering food, unique handmade crafts and featured retailers and sponsors will all be a part of this year’s event, plus, children’s activities, live music, Air Circus single line and stunt kite demos and lessons, volleyball, South Pacific Island Dancers, beach nature walk, special characters all capped off by an evening movie, bonfire on the beach and a live band performance. For more information, visit margatehasmore.com. Rain date: June 26.
Clean Communities Park Pride Day
8:30am
6120 Mill Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Come out and show some pride in your parks. Hosted by EHT Clean Communities and EHT Parks & Recreation, Sponsored by EHT Recreation Commission and EHT L.E.A.P. Enjoy hamburger and hot dogs on the grill and an awesome chance auction. For more information, visit www.ehtrec.com.
Dave Blyler & Herb Godfrey Memorial Antique & Classic Auto Show & Parade
9am-2pm
Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds 550 Wesley Ave.
67th Annual Auto Show and Parade on the OC Tabernacle Grounds with Parade onto the Boardwalk.
Art in the Park
10am-4pm
Kennedy Park, Somers Point
Art in the Park is an annual event of the Somers Point Arts Commission. It is a one-day outdoor festival overlooking the beautiful Great Egg Harbor Bay and features an art exhibit & sale of fine art and photography. Awards are given and includes a People’s Choice Award. In addition, there’s music throughout the day, a children’s clothesline art exhibit from students in Somers Point Schools, art activities for kids, food and much more. 10am – 5 pm For more information, visit http://artintheparksomerspt.weebly.com.
Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs Annual Fishing Challenge
10am-12pm
EHT Nature Reserve
Hosted by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife along with EHT Recreation and the EHT Municipal Alliance. Join EHT for a fun day of fishing and prizes. The goal of this program is to redirect youth from the temptation of drugs, alcohol and tobacco by engaging in socially positive activities. Prizes will be given for biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish. This program is open to anyone under the age 20.
Somers Point Garden Tour
10am-3pm
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point invites all to the 2022 Down to Earth Garden Tour on Saturday, June 25th from 10am-3pm. Be inspired visiting private gardens and sites as the club celebrates its 70th Jubilee year. This event is rain or shine. Tickets are $15 and are available at Lang’s Garden Market in Linwood starting May 27th, or on June 25th also at the Somers Mansion kitchen garden. For more information, call Carol at (609) 204-4107.
Galloway Food Truck Festival
2-6pm
Galloway Municipal Complex 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
For more information, visit www.gtnj.org.
Sunday, June 26th
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with OC Pops
7:30pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
The Ocean City Pops will open its 2022 summer season with a special show featuring the legendary swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form, the band’s original horn-infused music and legendary high-energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation, while remaining respectful of the music’s rich legacy. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609-399-6111.
Monday, June 27th
Classic Film Night
6pm
Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave. Ocean City
Ocean City Free Public Library hosts Classic Film Night, presented by Wally Brown, in the Chris Maloney Theater. This week, enjoy a screening of the film Roman Holiday (1953).
Get the Led Out
7pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.
Tuesday, June 28th
Dave Mason
7pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.
Senior Dance Society
Tuesdays from 7:30-10pm
Somers Point Fire Co. #1 455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Enjoy live musical duos, social dancing, some line dances, dance mixers and light snacks. $10 per person. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Wednesday, June 29th
Broadway on the Boardwalk
7:30pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Broadway will truly come to the Boardwalk as professional performers appearing in Ocean City Theatre Company’s 2022 Summer Season take to the stage to bring Broadway favorites to life. To celebrate OCTC’s 15th Anniversary Season, the show will feature performers from the past 15 years. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Wednesday Night Comedy Series: Yannis Papas
8pm
Ventnor Square Theatre 5211 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Enjoy live comedy all summer long at Ventnor Square Theatre. This week, Yannis Papas takes the stage. Tickets and information at squaretheatres.com.
Kids Events
Monday Morning Madness
Mondays at 11am
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at Tony Canale Park, EHT
Shows begin Mondays at 11am. This week, Family Stages Presents Hansel and Gretel.
Wacky Wednesday
Wednesdays at 10:30am
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Taffy Sculpting: Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own masterpiece. Contest is free but open to the first 250 participants. Open to all ages.
Health and Wellness
Online Depression and Anxiety Group
Thursdays at 10:30am & Wednesdays at 7pm
These peer-led groups are offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness/recovery. Members discuss experiences, relationships, and other related topics. Interested participants can join by Zoom or a call-in option. A daytime group meets at 10:30am on Thursdays; the evening group meets Wednesdays at 7pm. Offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County/United by Wellness. To join, call 609-652-3800 or email unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Balance and Body Image
Tuesday at 7pm
This is a peer-led support group for adults living with or recovering from disordered eating. Participants find support from peers, learn about healthy coping skills to aid recovery, and work together to improve self-worth ad self-esteem. Participants can join by call-in or online. The group meets at 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. To receive information on how to participate via phone or link, phone 609-652-3800 or email unitedbywellness@gmail.com. Offered by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County/United by Wellness.
Wisdom Circle
Wednesday, June 29th from 4:30-5:30pm
Med A Quest 6814 Tilton Rd. Suite K, Egg Harbor Township
Empower yourself and build new psychological strengths to cope with anything life may throw at you and still thrive during uncertainty. Call 609-646-0793 to register.
Dementia Caregiver’s Support Group
First and Third Wednesdays
Earth Angels for Dementia 115 Route 50, Mays Landing
For information and questions, please contact Diane Conover at dconover@royalsuiteshealthcare.com or call 609-748-9900 ext. 1312.
Caring for the Caregiver – Support Group for Caregivers of Adults
Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Cornerstone Commerce Building 1201 New Rd. Suite 132, Linwood
RSVP required. Contact Jen Hand at 856-266-2817 or email jhand@brattonlawgroup.com for more information. Organized by Members of Cape Atlantic Caregivers Coalition.
Beach and Park Concerts
Somers Point Beach Concerts
Fridays at 7pm
William Morrow Beach Bay & Higbee Ave.
The Somers Point Beach Concert Series continues this Friday with living blues rock legend Joe Louis Walker, joined by South Jersey’s great diva of song Patty Blee and Friends.
Ventnor Summer Beach Jam
Saturdays from 5-10pm
Newport Avenue & the Beach in the Gazebo
Crafters & Vendors begin at 5pm. Bands begin at 6pm. This week, enjoy live music from Big Daddy Duo party rock band.
Absecon Concerts in the Park
Sundays at 7pm
Heritage Park
The City of Absecon presents Concerts in the Park. This week, enjoy live music from the Tom Allen Band, playing 70s, 80s, rock & roll and funk. Fun, friends, food and free admission. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Sunset at Ski Beach
Wednesdays from 5-10pm
Ski Beach Dorset and Burk Avenues, Ventnor
Crafters & Vendors begin at 5pm. Bands begin at 6pm. This week, enjoy live music from Don’t Call Me Francis, playing top hits and classics from the 70’s to now.
Tony Mart Presents Mardi Gras AC
Wednesdays at 7pm
Kennedy Plaza 2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
See the stars for free at Mardi Gras AC, live at Kennedy Plaza every Wednesday night this summer. This week, enjoy a Mardi Gras AC Concert Kickoff Party starring James Andrews “Satchmo of the Ghetto,” plus The Billy Walton Bands’ Funky New Orleans Tributr to the Nevilles, Meters & Little Feat.
Tony Mart Presents Country Night on the Bay
Thursdays from 6-10pm (Starting June 30th)
The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Hear the region’s best country bands and national recording artists every Thursday Night at the Point. On Thursday, June 30th, enjoy a Tony Mart Allstars Country Rockin’ Dance Party featuring the funky country fiddle of Heather “Lil’ Mama” Hardy.
EHT Rhythm in the Park
Fridays at 7pm (Starting July 1st)
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at Tony Canale Park, EHT
Concerts run Fridays 7pm-9pm. On Friday, July 1st, enjoy live music by Jersey Jukebox
Farmers Markets
Brigantine Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8am-12pm
Brigantine Community School at Sheridan Blvd.
The Brigantine Farmers Market will be open to customers every Saturday (rain or shine) until Saturday, September 3rd.
Galloway Green Market
Thursdays starting June 30th from 4-7pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Stop by the Village Greene to get your veggies, produce, seafood, and all things locally grown. The Galloway Green Farmers market started in 2017 by Go Green Galloway and has been bringing locally grown goods to our community.
Live Well AC Summer Farmers Market
Tuesday, July 12th & 26, and August 9th & 23rd from 4-7pm
Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Absecon Lighthouse will host the Live Well AC Farmers Market every other Tuesday evening in July and August. Free Yoga from the Leadership Studio, Vendors and Drum Circle. For more information, or to become a vendor, visit www.seagoddesshealingarts.com.
Margate Community Farmers Market
Thursdays starting June 16th from 8:30-11:30am
Steve & Cookie’s Monroe & Amherst Avenues
The Market will run from June 16th until September 1st. The entrance is on Amherst at Madison Avenue. The Margate Community Farmers Market brings over 30 New Jersey Farmers and small food vendors to this quaint seashore neighborhood.
Ocean City Farmers Market
Wednesdays from 8am-1pm
Tabernacle Grounds; 6th & Asbury
Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury Ave.
Scullville Vol. Fire Company Auxiliary Farmers Market
Sunday, June 26th from 9am-12pm
1708 Somers Point Mays Landing Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Support local business this Sunday at Scullville Fire Company. Fresh local produce and artisanal items will be available. Visit Scullville Auxiliary on Facebook for more information.
Sea Isle Farmers Market
Tuesdays starting June 21st from 8am-12pm
Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Shop local. Every Tuesday morning from June 21 through August 30, visitors and resident are encouraged to browse and shop a variety of local produce and vendors. Guests can grab a cup of coffee and check out more than 30 vendors before hitting the beach, making it a perfect Tuesday morning ritual.
Ventnor City Farmers Market
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
Atlantic & Newport Avenues
The Ventnor City Farmers Market celebrates its 6th year in 2022. You’ll find Jersey Fresh produce, flowers, specialty food items, and artisanal hand-crafts.
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