Thursday, August 18th
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Now – August 28th
Seminole Ballroom at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
“Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” will stay in Atlantic City for a limited engagement before moving across North America. Art lovers will have the opportunity to live this unique, unforgettable experience.
Super American Circus
Thursdays-Sundays
Showboat 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
The Super American Circus is a 2-hour show that entertains audiences from start to finish, with performers from around the world. This modern Spectacular circus showcases some of the best acts, bringing circus thrills and laughs for all ages, super power packed fun for the entire family. More information is available at www.superamericancircus.com.
Thrilling Thursday Moonlight Movies
Thursdays at 7:30pm
Granville and Huntington Avenue Beach, Margate
Movies are shown on the beach behind the Pavilion, between the bulkhead and dunes. Arrive at 6:30pm for our prescreening free fun activity. Movie begins at 7:30pm. Rain dates are Fridays. This week, enjoy a screening of The Meg (PG-13) and giveaways from Wawa.
Movies by the Sea at Deauville Inn
8:15pm
201 Willard Rd. Strathmere
Join Deauville Inn after sunset for Movies by the Sea. Free Event. Bring your own beach chair or blanket. Free popcorn. Food, drinks and candy will be available for purchase. Movie will start after dusk. Visit the Deauville Inn Facebook page for updates on movies and times.
Friday, August 19th
Low Impact Beach Exercise
Fridays from 8-9am
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts
Free. Bring a towel & a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information call (609) 398-6900.
LuminoCity Dino Safari
Now – September 5th
Lighthouse Park 35 S. Vermont Ave. Atlantic City
Fridays-Mondays from 5-11pm. LuminoCity Dinosaur Safari is a unique and immersive experience that combines realistic dinosaur exhibitions and stunning light sculptures. Get up-close and personal with 30+ life-sized dinosaurs in a thrilling experience – Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptors, Triceratops, and more. Enter a world straight out of your wildest imagination as you step into an unforgettable, spectacular night of lights. For a limited time in Atlantic City. Tickets and information are available at luminocityfestival.com.
Saturday, August 20th
Electronic Recycling Fundraiser
9am-12pm
Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing
The Atlantic County 4-H’s Electronic Recycling Fundraiser is held the third Saturday of every month and hosted by the 4-H robotics club. To see the full list of accepted items, or for additional information, visit ac4hfair.org.
28th Annual Donny Fund Day
4:30-10pm
Yacht Club of Pleasantville 344 E. Bayview Ave. Pleasantville
The Donny and Johnny Fund Day is an open challenge for anyone who would like to navigate a three-mile course on Lakes Bay by kayak, paddleboard, SUP, or windsurf. The event begins at 4:30pm, with the course opening at 6:15. This year will also feature the debut of their newest event: The Lou Paludi Paddle Challenge. Following, dinner will be served by Hannah G’s with live entertainment by Tom Brett & Bill Felix. Registration is $40. Proceeds will benefit the Donny Fund to help kids with special needs. Learn more at thedonnyfund.org.
Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant
7-9pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Scholarship pageant for girls ages 12-16. Must live, attend Ocean City Schools or be a property owner in Ocean City (parent). Junior Miss Ocean City 2022 Makenna Fleming will be on hand to crown her successor.
Eddie Bruce: A Celebration of Tony Bennett featuring the Dean Schneider Trio
7:30pm
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Eddie Bruce’s salute to Tony Bennett is passionate and authentic, performed with unparalleled musicality that has wowed everyone from the hardcore jazz broadcasters at WRTI Radio to the one-time conductor of the Philly Pops. The reason for the success of his show is simple: The music is timeless. For tickets, please visit www.gatewaybythebay.org.
Sunday, August 21st
Katherine Jenkins with the Ocean City POPS
7:30pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Welsh superstar Katherine Jenkins was crowned last year as “The Biggest Selling Classical Artist of the Century” by Classic FM. She cemented that title with her 14th No. 1 album on the classical charts. For tickets visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Monday, August 22nd
Yoga Beach Exercise
Mondays at 8am
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information call (609) 398-6900.
Margate Cornhole Summer Competitive League
6-9pm
The Margate Cornhole League hosts its ten game regular season at host sponsor locations in Margate, including Ventura’s Greenhouse, Bocca Coal Fired Pizza, Robert’s Place and Maynard’s Café. Games will take place on Monday Night with matches starting every 30 minutes from 6-9. For more information, visit margatehasmore.com.
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 Bullitt (1968).
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
7pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.
Broadway on the Boardwalk
8pm
Kennedy Plaza 2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Broadway on the Boardwalk is back with host Dena Blizzard. See the casts of today’s hottest Broadway musicals perform their biggest hits live. This week, the stars of the hit Broadway musical Six perform their biggest hits.
Tuesday, August 23rd
Ocean City Beach Walk
Tuesdays at 9am & Wednesdays at 6:30pm
59th Street & Central Avenue
Enjoy a beach walk on the South End of Ocean City at the Entrance to Corsons Park. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00; Children $.50.
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, August 24th
Pilates Beach Exercise
Wednesdays from 8-9am
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts
Free. Bring a towel & a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information call (609) 398-6900.
Atlantic City Air Show
11am
Atlantic City Beach
Visit airshow.acchamber.com for more information.
Ocean City POPS Presents AVA Superstars
7:30pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
After last year’s blockbuster concert featuring four of the best opera students in the century, Maestro Vince Lee is thrilled to make this concert an annual Ocean City tradition. Two of last year’s performers were district winners of the Met Opera competition, and a third made it to the finals. Come here which future superstars will make their debuts on the Music Pier stage. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609-399-6111.
Wednesday Night Comedy Series: Steve Simeone
8pm
Ventnor Square Theatre 5211 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Enjoy live comedy all summer long at Ventnor Square Theatre. This week, Steve Simeone takes the stage. Tickets and information at squaretheatres.com.
Thursday, August 25th
8th Annual Card Party
10:30am
Harbor Pines Golf Club 500 St. Andrews Dr. Egg Harbor Township
Players can look forward to exciting games of Mahjong, Bridge and Canasta as well as lunch, auction items, and door prizes. Tickets are $75 per player and Village members receive a 20% discount. Participants should organize their own table with friends and family. Others will be randomly assigned to a table. Players must bring their own cards or game set. RSVP by contacting Tina Serota at 609-827-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Friday, August 26th
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, August 27th
South Jersey Players present Rumpelstiltskin
Saturday, August 27th at 1pm & 3pm and Sunday, August 28th at 2pm
Community Presbyterian Church 1501 W. Brigantine Blvd. Brigantine
Brigantine Lighthouse Players presents South Jersey Players’ Rumplestiltskin – a musical adaptation, written by Marlene May and Eileen Mandel. Audience age rangeL 2-12 years old. Tickets are $12 per person, with group rates available. For reservations, call 347-920-6399.
Monday, August 29th
Evening Yoga
7pm
Join Candice Martin for a Yoga class via Zoom. Burn off excess energy through gentle body movements, wind down to a deeper state of relaxation and prepare for your evening rest. RSVP by August 23rd by contacting Tina Serota at 609-827-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Kids Events
Market Days in Ocean City
Thursdays from 10am-1pm
Downtown Asbury Avenue
Join Ocean City for Market Days, featuring entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptors.
Stories and Songs
Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
Open to ages 3 ½-5. Registration required. Stop in for a few quick stories, and songs, with a take home, fun ocean activity. Thursdays and Saturdays in July.
Family Nights in Ocean City
Thursdays 7-9pm
Ocean City Boardwalk
Enjoy entertainment on the boardwalk between 6th Street and 14th Street.
Friday Craft Club
Fridays at 10am
Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
Craft Club will take place in the Children’s Activity Room. Limited seating available on a first-come basis. No registration required.
Monday Morning Madness
Mondays at 11am
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at Tony Canale Park, EHT
Shows begin Mondays at 11am. This week, Tuckers Tales Puppet Theater performs.
Somers Point Kid’s Concert Series
Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm
William Morrow Beach Bay & Higbee Ave.
Frozen Showcase – Enjoy a Frozen themed skit, live singing, dancing snowman and trivia. Official Warm Hug for all guests.
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 unique masterpiece. Contest is free and limited to the first 200 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.
Mindfulness for Balance and Peace
Tuesdays from 12-1pm
Med A Quest 6814 Tilton Rd. Suite K, Egg Harbor Township
The class practices have a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction focus. Decades of science and clinical research has shown mindfulness practices enrich and have a dramatic effect on your physical health, mental clarity, and enjoyment of life. Call 609-646-0793 to register.
Women of Color Discussion Group
Tuesday, August 16th at 5:30pm
This online meeting is held once a month (on the third Tuesday of each month) to discuss issues, coping strategies, and resources relevant to women of color. Offered by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. Email kreynolds@mahnj.org to receive a link.
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.
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.
Virtual NAMI Family Support Group on Zoom
Wednesday, August 24th from 7-8:30pm
NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more information and to register, visit www.namiacm.org or call 609-741-5125. NAMI ACM is a non-profit 501C(3) corporation.
