Multi-Day Events
ARTeriors Opening Reception
January 19 – February 19
2022 Baltic Ave. Atlantic City
Experience ARTeriors Baltic Avenue for a limited time, only in Atlantic City. Open Thursday-Sunday from 9am-5pm. Admission is free and donations are always welcome. Visits are also available by appointment; contact Kate O’Malley at kate@acartsfoundation.org. Visit atlanticcityartsfoundation.org for more information.
Indoor Auto Racing
Friday, January 27 at 7:30pm & Saturday, January 28 at 7pm
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
The Indoor Auto Racing Series returns to Boardwalk Hall for another year of high-speed excitement. The weekend will feature a first ever “Double Down” schedule, with two main events and two Gambler’s Classic Cup trophies being handed out, one on Friday night and another on Saturday night. Tickets available via Ticketmaster and Boardwalk Hall box office.
Holy Trinity Greek Winter Feast
Friday, Feb. 3, 5-10 pm, Saturday, Feb. 4, 12-11pm, Sunday, Feb. 5, 11:30 am-8pm
7004 Ridge Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Enjoy delicious Greek food you crave and prepared with the love of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in EHT. Plus, homemade Greek pastries, traditional Greek dance performances on Saturday evening at 6:45pm, and JTK Entertainment will provide dance music at the Taverna evening on Saturday from 7-11pm. Dine-in and take-out available.
Thursday, January 19
Piano Bar at the Gateway
7-9pm
2022 Baltic Ave. Atlantic City
Join Gateway Playhouse for their January Piano Bar featuring Michael McAssey. He is described as “one of cabaret’s most talented troubadours” by Broadway World and “the love child of Robin Williams & Mae West, and the grandson of Mel Torme” according to NiteLife Exchange. Tickets are available for $15. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information.
Friday, January 20
January Family Movie Night at Ocean City Library
6:30pm
1735 Simpson Ave.
Join Ocean City Library for a screening of “Frozen 2” in the Lecture Hall this Friday.
Saturday, January 21
Chess Club
12-4pm
Ventnor Library 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Do you love chess? Have you always wanted to learn? Our chess club is free for all ages and levels of experience. Feel free to bring your own chess board or use one of ours. Guardians must remain present. Open to adults and interested teens and children ages 8 & older. Registration required by visiting www.atlanticlibrary.org.
Movie Screening of “Iron Jawed Angels”
6:30 pm
Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
The Ocean City Colony Club in collaboration with the Ocean City Free Library invites the community to the screening of “Iron Jawed Angels” starring Hilary Swank, Frances O’Connor, Julia Ormond, and Anjelica Huston. The movie will be shown in Room 110 of the Ocean City Library.
Van Halen Nation
8 pm
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sound Waves 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Van Halen Nation is the premier 80s Van Halen tribute band to the David Lee Roth era of VH. Come see them play at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino this Saturday. Tickets available via Ticketmaster and the Hard Rock box office.
Sunday, January 22
Bay Atlantic Symphony: Vienna Now and Then
2pm
Stockton Performing Arts Center 101 Vera King Ferris Dr. Galloway
Maestro, Jed Gaylin conducts Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414 from the keyboard as he performs as our piano soloist in celebration of his 25 years with the Bay Atlantic Symphony. Tickets are available through the Stockton PAC box office or online at stockton.edu/pac.
Monday, January 23
Sit-N-Kit
10:30 am
Somers Point Library 801 Shore Rd.
Bring your current project to the library to discuss, practice and learn your craft with fellow knitters in a fun and welcoming environment. Checkout some knitting books for ideas, and bring your supplies. Open to adults. Registration required by visiting www.atlanticlibrary.org.
Art in All Forms for Teens
6-7 pm
Mays Landing Library 40 Farragut Ave.
Explore different art forms. Embrace your creativity and make something you’re proud of, no matter how it works. All supplies provided Open to ages 12 and over. Registration required by visiting www.atlanticlibrary.org.
Tuesday, January 24
Mindful Storytime
10:30am
Brigantine Library 201 15th St. S.
Indoor story time – look for Miss Beth in the downstairs reading room. Bring a towel, yoga mat or blanket. Enjoy an interactive program that promotes early learning and a happy heart and mind. Please call 609-266-0110 to reserve your space or visit www.atlanticlibrary.org. Open to children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult.
Furry Buddies
6 pm
Galloway Township Library 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Read a story to therapy dogs, Erin, Kody, Fritz, and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children. Open to ages 6-14. Registration required by visiting www.atlanticlibrary.org.
Crocheting for Beginners
6:30 pm
JCC of Atlantic County 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Learn the basics of crochet with JCC. Register online at tinyurl.com/5c2c7w7h
Dance Society
Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
Somers Point Fire Co. 1 455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Enjoy an evening of social dancing and line dancing at the Fire Company Hall. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, contact Rita Voli at (609) 408-3619.
Friday, January 27
From Ragtime to Swingtime with the Vintage Jazz Band
7 pm
Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
Take a musical trip back in time with the Vintage Jazz Band, a six-piece group that plays popular music standards of bygone eras. Between songs, a short backstory about the song, title or composer of the next tune is often given, providing an interesting and entertaining presentation.
Saturday, January 28
Drop-In Lego Playtime
1-4:30pm
Egg Harbor Township Library 1 Swift Dr.
Drop by the children’s area to make your own Lego creations. This is a self-guided activity. Ask for Legos at the front desk. Guardians must remain with children aged 9 and under. Open to all ages.
Saturday Movie Time
1-3pm
Pleasantville Library 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Come in from the cold and enjoy an afternoon movie with the library. Stop by or call 609-641-1778 for the movie title of the week. Food and drink are not permitted. Children aged 9 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Open to all. Registration required by visiting www.atlanticlibrary.org.
Meet Super Bowl Champion Brett Celek
6-7pm
DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Philadelphia Eagles legend and former tight end Brett Celek will make an appearance inside DraftKings Sportsbook for a free public meet and greet.
Monday, January 30
One on One Computer Help
10 am
Absecon Library 305 New Jersey Ave.
Navigate the internet, learn to use e-mail, and/or Microsoft Word. Open to adults. Appointments required by contacting the library at 609-646-2228.
Know Your Numbers with the JFS Wellness Network
3-4:30 pm
Egg Harbor Township Library 1 Swift Dr.
Join the Jewish Family Service Wellness Network and explore the health-related ABC’s: A1C, Blood pressure and cholesterol. Learn the value of health indicators and how lifestyle habits affect them. Open to adults. Registration required by visiting www.atlanticlibrary.org.
Tuesday, January 31
Virtual Lecture Series with Ocean City Library
2pm
Join Ocean City Library for what is sure to be the most fun-filled hour of the day as we chat online with Randall Munroe about his new book What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions. Filled with bonkers science, boundless curiosity, and Randall’s signature stick-figure comics, What If? 2 provides his best answers yet to the weirdest questions you never thought to ask. Register online at oceancitylibrary.org.
Health and Wellness
NAMI Family-to-Family
Wednesdays starting February 1 from 6:30-9 pm
Free of charge to participants, beginning Wednesday, Feb 1 – March 22 via Zoom, weekly for 8 sessions. This is a free, 8-week educational program for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidence-based program. Register online www.namiacm.org, go to the calendar at the top of the page, and select Family-to-Family.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 2 pm
Earth Angels for Dementia 115 Route 50, Mays Landing
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups
Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, LGBTQIA+, individuals aged 18-30. Boomers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others. To receive a full list and to register, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Recovery Groups
More than a dozen groups for individuals living with substance use disorder are offered online. Topics range from mental health/wellness to employment, faith, and more. Groups are provided 7 days a week. Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org
Wellness Groups
A wide variety of online groups are offered to enhance wellness and introduce interested participants to ways they can improve their day-to-day mental health. These daily groups include meditation, art, music, journaling, eating healthy, exercise, spirituality, adult coloring, gratitude, and more. To register and receive links by email, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
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