Outdoor Entertainment
Margate Movies on the Beach
Thursdays at 7pm
Between Granville & Huntington Ave.
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This Thursday, July 23rd, enjoy a screening of Mama Mia Here We Go Again. Don’t miss Avengers: Endgame next Thursday, July 30th. Social distancing guidelines must be followed. Movies subject to change or cancellation.
Mays Landing Sunset Concert Series
Friday, July 24th & Saturday, July 25th from 5:30-9:30pm
The Inn at Sugar Hill 5704 Somers Point Rd.
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From the beach on the bay in Somers Point to a beautiful venue in Mays Landing, Tony Mart Presents the return of free live musical shows. The Sunset Concert Series celebrates their annual July party with Jersey Shore rock and soul guitar hero, Billy Walton and the Billy Walton Band this Friday night. And on Saturday night, don’t miss Eagles Country, the critically acclaimed Tribute to the Eagles.
EHT Rhythm in the Park
Fridays from 7-9pm
Tone Canale Park
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This Friday night, enjoy live music from Jersey Jukebox, performing vocal harmonies from the 50s, 60s & 70s.
The Whitewalls Live
Saturday, July 25th from 1-5pm
Laguna Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine
609-266-7731 lagunagrillandrumbar.com
The E Street Shuffle
Saturday, July 25th at 6pm
Laguna Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine
609-266-7731 lagunagrillandrumbar.com
Absecon Concerts in the Park
Sunday, July 26th at 7pm
Heritage Park
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This week, enjoy live music from TK and the Howlers, working the blues and rock n roll. Bring your own chair or blanket. All attendees must adhere to social distancing and the wearing of face coverings. The concession stand will not be open this year. Bring your own snack or beverage.
Either Way Duo
Wednesday, July 29th from 6-9pm
Josie Kelly’s 908 Shore Rd.
609-904-6485 josiekellys.com
Guided Beachcombing in Sea Isle City
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10am
Sea Isle’s beloved Beachcomber Guides will host their one-hour, family-friendly beach tours each Tuesday and Thursday morning. This year’s tours are free, and there is no need to preregister… just show up a few minutes before the tour begins. Weather permitting, Tuesday’s tours begin on the promenade at 29th Street and Thursdays tours start under the pavilion at Townsend’s Inlet Waterfront Park near 94th Street. For more information, call 215-595-4601 or go to visitsicnj.com.
Farmers Markets
Brigantine Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8am-12pm
Brigantine Community School Parking Lot Sheridan Pl. and Roosevelt Blvd.
Stop by Thursdays all summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more. Face mask and coverings are recommended, 6ft social distancing, one way in and one way out shopping only, resist socializing and wash hands before and after market. For more information, please visit facebook.com/brigantinefarmersmarket.
Galloway Green Market
Thursdays from 4-7pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Stop by Thursdays all Summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more. For more information, please visit facebook.com/gallowaygreenmarket.
Margate Community Farmers Market
Thursdays from 8:30am-12pm
Steve & Cookies Parking Lot Amherst & Monroe Ave.
The Margate Community Farmers Market brings over 30 New Jersey farmers and small food vendors to this quaint seashore neighborhood. Farm tables are loaded with the region’s freshest, in-season fruits and vegetables, fresh roasted coffee, cheeses, seafood, spices, soaps, jelly, cut flowers and potted gardens. Local food artisans bring fresh bread, blueberry pie, prepared food and other goodies.
Ocean City Farmers Market
Wednesdays from 8am-1pm
Tabernacle Grounds 6th Street & Asbury Avenue
Every Wednesday through September 9th. Face covering required. Visit oceancityvacation.com for updates.
Ventnor City Farmers Market
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
6421 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor
For more information, please visit facebook.com/Ventnorcityfarmersmarket.
Art
Learn to Sew
Friday, July 24th at 3pm
July 24th is National Thread the Needle Day. Join New Day FSC to learn how to sew on a button, it is a skill you can keep and remember. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway to learn more.
Sketching by the Sea
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
16th Street Beach, Ocean City
Attention artists. Don’t miss weekly Sketching by the Sea free figure drawing sessions, every Tuesday on the Ocean City Beach. Meet at the 16th Street Beach at 6:30pm to sketch a live model. This is an all-ages event so bring your artist-in-training. Social distancing will be practiced. Contact Asunta Rossi for more information at 610-908-6104. Also looking for models.
Poetry in the Park
Sunday, August 2nd at 6pm
Kennedy Park Somers Point
The Somers Point Arts Commission presents an Poetry in the Park, an evening of Spoken Words at JFK Park. Local presenting poets who will read from their original published works include Erin Castaldi, Echezonachukwu Nduka, Mayra Parral, Toni Libro, Richard Russell and Joanne Blackwelder, The gentle sound of Marc Wasserman’s guitar will add to the early evening’s ambiance. Attendees should bring their own chairs and follow the regulations for outdoor events, maintaining safe distancing. For questions, please contact somerptarts@gmail.com or call 609-653-4991.
Virtual 48 Blocks AC
Friday, August 7th – Sunday, August 9th
Save the date. 48 Blocks AC is a celebration of artistic talents, creative, community, culture, and history of Atlantic City. Events will take place online August 7th – 9th. Visit atlanticcityartsfoundation.org for updates.
Summer Wind Opening Reception
Saturday, August 8th from 5-8pm
Greate Bay Gallery 829 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Great Bay Gallery opens Summer Wind, its group exhibit of visual and spoken word artists on July 29th. The exhibit will remain open until September 5th. Participating artists include Tim Faherty, Rae Jaffe, Phyllis London and Toni Libro, among others. Poetry reading will begin at 6pm; some outdoor seating will be provided. Visitors will be limited to 2 people on a rotating basis. The event is free and open to the public. For further information e-mail katharleth@hotmail.com or call 609-653-4991.
Kids
Ocean City Library Summer Reading Challenge
The OCFPL Summer Reading Challenge with Beanstack is live. Register at oceancitylibrary.beanstack.org, log your reading, and start earning points you can use to win prizes.
Regrow Your Veggies
Thursday, July 23rd at 4pm
Are you looking for a fun summer project to do with the kids? This video will show you an easy and colorful ways to create different tie dye effects on shirts. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Pre-registration is required. Visit facebook.com/Inlandeht to learn more.
Lectures and Workshops
Coffee Klatch
Thursday, July 23rd at 10:30am
Our world in 60 minutes. Insightful, animated and fast-paced conversation with friends spanning “both sides of the aisle and the middle.” Share your thoughts on politics, technology, world events, the arts and more. This program is moderated by JFS Village by the Shore Membership Director Tina Serota. Please RSVP by July 20th by calling 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
French via Zoom
Thursdays at 3pm
This course introduces the French language to adults, conducted in dual French and English by your instructor, Jaques Press, who is French-speaking. Class sessions include learning techniques with the adult in mind. Techniques of this course include relying on words common to French and English, practicing conversations and selecting the right expressions for personal needs, such as travel, business, friendship and culture. Register today at stockton.edu/continuing-studies.
“Affrilachian Trails” Storytelling with Lyn Ford
Thursday, July 23rd at 7pm
Affrilachian Folktails: African American folktales, fables, and fool tales, from the hills and valleys of Appalachia. Humor and heart in stories rooted in Lyn Ford’s family’s storytelling traditions. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.
Hike NJ with PINES and Stockton NAMS
Friday, July 24th at 12pm
Join Jess, Education Coordinator at Whitesbog Preservation Trust, and Aaron, Associate Professor at Stockton University, for a two-part hike showcasing the amazingly varied natural beauty of New Jersey. Aaron and Jess will discuss the ecological communities found, and compare and contrast the differences found in each location. This Friday, join us for the second part as we hike around Ringwood State Park.
OCFPL Virtual Book Club
Tuesday, July 20th at 6pm
Ocean City Free Public Library hosts monthly virtual book club. This month’s book is Annihillator by Jeff VanderMeer. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.
Mindful Ways Workshops with Kate Lutz
Monday, July 27th at 1pm
Kate Lutz’s Mindful Ways Workshops offer easy ways to practice meditation and express mindfulness. Now is the perfect time to learn how to grow your emotional resilience, feel more centered, engage your inner awareness and peace of mind, and shift out of limited beliefs. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.
How To Use ReferenceUSA for Your Business
Thursday, July 30th at 6:30pm
In this free webinar, you will learn how to access ReferenceUSA from your home or office, how to identify new sales prospects or parties of interest, create customized business & consumer marketing lists and much, much more. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.
OC-UT Rotary Club Meeting
Thursday, July 30th at 6:30pm
The Rotary Club of Ocean City-Upper Township online program for Thursday, July 30th presents May Montag-McMurray, Rotary District 7505 Governor. To learn more about the Oc-UT Rotary Club, contact Rotary Club President Jim Chadwick at 609-827-4670 or visit ocutrotary.org to register.
DIY Container Garden
Tuesday, August 7th at 10:30am
Embrace your green thumb and join Village by the Shore for an informative session on creating your own manageable container garden. You’ll learn how to grow and care for herbs and vegetables for displays on your porch, deck or balcony. Please RSVP by July 31st by calling 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Health and Wellness
Free Yoga at Absecon Lighthouse
Thursdays at 6pm
31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Join Absecon Lighthouse for free yoga sponsored and instructed by The Leadership Studio of Atlantic City. Masks and social distancing are required. Please call 609-449-1360 or visit abseconlighthouse.org.
Lunch & Discuss
Fridays at 12pm
Don’t want to eat lunch alone? This online discussion group will meet virtually to watch hand-picked TED Talks. Following the video there will be a discussion on the topic presented. Have your lunch prepared and meet us on Zoom. This is a program of the Mental Health Association. For questions, contact Bernadette at btrendler@mhanj.org, call 609-652-3800 ext. 303 or visit mhaac.info.
LGBTQ+ Discussion Group
Fridays at 2pm
A group for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and friends (18+) to come together, share experiences, learn about the community, find support and discuss relevant topics. This virtual group meeting is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County. For more information, please visit mhaac.info or dial-in at 609-241-9388 and use the Conference ID: 149330.
Heartfullness Group Meditation
Fridays at 7:25pm
Join Heartfullness every Friday night on Zoom for group meditation classes. This practice is a natural way of experiencing the true self. The class is free and open to all and no experience is necessary. Visit facebook.com/MeditateSJ to learn more.
Grief and Loss Support Group
Mondays at 5pm
For those who have lost a loved one to addiction/substance abuse. Connect with others who have experienced a loss like your own. This is a program of the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County. For questions or more information, please call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or visit mhaac.info.
POST Open Hours
Tuesdays at 10am
The POST Open Hours are available to anyone interested in receiving some one-on-one peer support today. You can register ahead by e-mailing George Stebbins at gstebbins@mhanj.org or dropping in at 929-205-6099 and using password 0651638. For more information, please visit mhaac.info.
Restorative Yoga with Danielle Martin
Tuesdays at 5:30pm
Restorative yoga is a time that puts everything on pause; this is your reset button to get you out of your head and into the present moment. This class is designed to give you the space to release stress, anxiety and slow the active mind. This is an all levels class where you will be guided by meditation through gentle, restorative and yin poses. Visit facebook.com/daniellemartinhealthandwellness for more details.
Mental Health Association Virtual Meetings
The Mental Health Association has moved all services to virtual for the health, afety and well-being of all. If you have questions or concerns (including help using Zoom or the conference calling feature), you can call 609-652-3800 or visit our website at mhaac.info.
Updates
Longport Historical Society
The Longport Historical Society is closed to the public due to COVID-19. However, appointments to visit the museum during the week may be made through the Museum’s website at longportpubliclibrary.org/historicalsociety. Masks are required and no more than 2 people per appointment will be admitted.
