Events & Happenings :
Somers Point Assault on Patcong Creek– the largest crabbing tournament in America. For more information go to assaultonpatcongcreek.com or call +1 609-517-2531
Galloway Green Market
Thursdays from 4-7pm
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
The 2nd Annual Galloway Green Market brings together local farmers, businesses, residents and gardeners and sustainability-seekers. Anyone interested in being a vendor can apply online at https://gogreengalloway.org.
Sea Isle City Food Truck Invitational
Friday, June 22nd – Sunday, June 24th
63rd St. & Landis Ave.
It’s the 4th Annual Sea Isle City Food Truck Invitational. Some of the best food trucks in the Northeast visit Sea Isle City for an awesome three day event. There will also be crafters, live music, and family fun. The hours are Noon to 9pm on Friday, Noon to 9pm on Saturday, and Noon to 5pm on Sunday.
Ventnor City Farmers Market
Fridays from 8:30am – 12pm
Atlantic and Newport Avenues across from Ventnor Library
Jersey Fresh Produce, flowers, herbs, baked goods, beverages, hand-crafts, meats, fish, pasta, specialty foods and more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ventnorcityfarmersmarket.
Smithville Car Cruise
Friday, June 22nd from 5-8pm
Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd.
See cars from the days gone by or bring your vintage ride to show off. Free admission.
48 Blocks Atlantic City 2018 KickOff Party and Fundraiser
Friday, June 22nd from 6-8pm
The Claridge Hotel 123 S. Indiana Ave. Atlantic City
Join us Friday, June 22 to kick off our 48 Blocks AC Weekend!
Located in the beautiful Ocean View Room at The Claridge Hotel, overlooking the Boardwalk, guests will be treated to lite-fare and desserts. There will also be a cash bar.
Entertainment is provided by Ken Shiles and Ci Bon, a duo from Atlantic City, NJ. Their music focuses on stripped down acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies, spanning a wide variety of genres. Come meet the artists transforming Atlantic City, brick by colorful brick and help us celebrate all their hard work!
Tickets $10 per person, Sponsorships are available.
Atlantic City Arts Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.
Mountain Waves Summer Concert Series
Friday, June 22nd from 6-9pm
Ventnor Ski Beach
10 Free Concerts on Ski Beach every other Friday, May 25th – Sept. 28th. Mountain Waves will headline each show with opening acts including the Washups, Gutter Drunk, Ocean Heights, Alula and More. Genres include Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Surf Rock, and some Hip-Hop. Food will be available for sale by Greens and Grains at every show.
Somers Point Beach Concert Series
Fridays from 7-9:30pm
On June 22nd, it’s Somers Point Historical Society Night. Don’t miss John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band with “Big Bob” Ernano & The Brandon Ireland Band. On June 29th, The Billy Walton Band performs.
Rhythm in the Park
Fridays from 7-9pm
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at Tony Canale Park off Dogwood Avenue
The Rhythm in the Park 2018 Summer Concert Series kicks off on Friday, June 22nd with South Jersey’s Favorite Party Band, Tidal Wave Band. On June 29th, check out No Discipline, New Jersey’s Best Reggae Band.
Brigantine Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8am-12pm
15th Street and Revere Blvd. Brigantine
Atlantic City Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8:30am-1pm
Bartam Ave. & the Boardwalk
Councilman Jesse Kurtz along with Mark Bolner proudly announces the return of the Atlantic City Farmers Market. The market will be open for the summer season starting June 24th until September 9th. Returning vendors include Ladle of Luv homemade soups, Busy Bees’ local honey, Monteleone Farm’s fresh produce and vegetables and Magilla Gorilla Sweet Treats. Sponsors are welcome; e-mail eastcoastrs56@gmail.com for more information.
Atlantic City Food Truck Festival
Saturday, June 23rd from 12-8pm & Sunday, June 24th from 12-6pm
The Claridge Hotel
Sample a range of culinary dishes from American comfort to seafood, barbeque, desserts and more from the area’s top food trucks.
Ventnor Summer Beach Jam
Saturday, June 23rd from 7-9pm
Newport Avenue Beach
Join us this summer at the VBA Free Summer Beach Jam on the beautiful Newport Avenue beach. Concerts will be held on select Saturdays throughout the summer from 7:00 – 9:00 pm and will feature a variety of musical performances including oldies, jazz, blues, classic rock and more. Spread the word, tell your family & friends and don’t forget your blankets, beach chairs and boogaloo.
This Saturday, The Notion will perform live, playing favorites from the 60s to today.
Easy Like Sunday Yoga
Sundays at 10am
Enlightened Café 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Come out to the Enlightened Cafe every Sunday morning at 10am to manifest and get your Spiritual Sunday on with Ashley Gordon.
This is a donation-based class and our volunteers appreciate anything you can offer.
Absecon Concerts in the Park
Sundays at 7pm
Heritage Park
The Concerts in the Park kicks off on Sunday, June 24th with Either Way, playing an eclectic mix of hits from the 60s to today. On July 1st, it’s Hawkins Road playing your favorites country and classic rock hits.
Food will be available at the concession stands. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Fun, friends and free admission.
Dancing at Somers Point Fire Co. 1
Tuesdays from 7:30-10:30pm
455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Live music for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Meet some new friends and enjoy light refreshments. Social dancing, line dancing and dance mixers. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Free Summer Concerts on the Atlantic City Boardwalk
Wednesdays at 7pm
Kennedy Plaza
This Wednesday, June 27th, the Legendary Gary U.S. Bonds will perform on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. On July 4th, don’t miss Springsteen’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez & The Billy Walton Band.
Margate Community Farmers Market
Thursdays from 8:30am – 12pm
Monroe & Amherst Avenues behind Steve & Cookie’s
Free Yoga at Absecon Lighthouse
Thursdays starting June 28th at 6:30pm
31 S. Rhode Island Ave.
Free Yoga, instructed by Grace & Glory Studios will be helf every Thursday this summer. Bring a mat and a friend.
By The Light of the Moon
Thursday, June 28th
Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Atlantic City has a stunning skyline at night, and to top it off, a full moon will float up from the ocean and join the magnificent lights of the city on Thursday evening, June 28th. If you’d like to see the only 360-degree view of this breathtaking panorama, grab your date for a memorable, romantic experience. The last climb is at 8:30pm. Tickets are just $10 beginning at 5pm and include the full moon climb and a free artist’s print of Absecon Lighthouse. You don’t want to miss this recession-busting date night out.
Margate Beachstock
Saturday, June 30th from 8am-10pm
On the beach between Huntington and Granville Avenues
Beachstock, The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party, returns to Margate on Saturday, June 30th. No beach tags are required. This year’s event features a new Zip Line activity, Sprint sponsored charging stations, new music and new performances. Children and adults can learn to limbo and hula with professional dancers from the South Pacific Island Dancers and enjoy a variety of entertainment at the Kid’s Stage.
Returning this year are the volleyball and lifeguard competitions, vendors, local retailers, sand sculpting lessons, tow at demonstrations, paddle lessons, face painting, free movie at dusk and more!
Festival goers can enjoy complimentary Jitney shuttle service running from 10am-10pm along Atlantic Ave. between Coolidge and Fredericksburg Avenues and the Eugene A. Tighe School. Rain date is Sunday, July 1st. Visit MargateHasMore.com for a complete schedule of activities.
Upcoming Runs & Walks
Bungalow Beach Run
Saturday, June 23rd at 8am
2641 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Join the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series and 1,000 of our favorite runners at the breezy beachfront bistro on Saturday, June 23. The 5 mile run kicks off on the Atlantic City Boardwalk and ends with a 100 yard dash to the finish line on the sand along side the Atlantic Ocean. Finish at Atlantic City’s Bungalow Beach to enjoy live music and great food and drink in the Ibiza style beach bar.
To register or for more information, please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/AtlanticCity/BungalowBeachRun.
Nothing Down’s 2nd Annual Family Fun Walk
Saturday, June 23rd at 10am
Come join us for our 2nd Annual Family Fun Walk & Celebration on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the South Jersey Field of Dreams in Absecon, NJ.
Registration begins at 9:30 and all activities begin at 10:00. Our walk ceremony will take place at 12:00 with our walk following. After the walk, everyone will be able to partake in our delicious food trucks. All food trucks take cash only.
Registration is $20 for ages 2 and up.
Atlantic City Events
Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot
Friday, June 22nd at 9pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $45
Stephen Stills & Judy Collins
Saturday, June 23rd at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $50
Pitbull
Saturday, June 30th at 8pm
Mark G Ettes Arena at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $65
Armando Christian Pérez, known by the stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper. His first recorded mainstream performance was on a solo track from Lil Jon’s 2002 album Kings of Crunk. In 2004, Pitbull released his debut album M.I.A.M.I.
Sam Hunt
Sunday, July 1st at 2pm
Atlantic City Beach
Tickets start at $59
Sam Hunt will perform as part of the Atlantic City BeachFest Concert Series with special gueses Kane Brown and Conner Smith.
Community Events
Classes in Art
The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic. Classes are $20 each. Beginners welcome! Pre-registration is required. Call 609-823-7952 or visit ventnorarts.org for more information. Come visit and see what we’re doing. 6500 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor.
Knitting Club
Fridays from 10am-12pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
Open to all ages. Beginner or experienced knitters are welcome to bring current or new projects. Share your talents with others, learn new stitches or work on your own project.
Mindfulness Meditation
Saturday, June 23rd at 11am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Learn mindfulness practices to live life fully engaged, without worrying about tomorrow or reacting to an imagined future. Experience greater control and participation in life, and consciously work with the challenges and demands of everyday life, presented by trained yoga instructor Linda Schwartz.
Saturday Afternoon Movie
Saturday, June 23rd at 11am
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
All are welcome to come and view; contact the library at 652-2352 for the titles. Light refreshments are also provided. Please advise of any food allergies.
Playdate at the Library
Monday, June 25th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
For children ages 6-36 months. Registration for the event is suggested. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs to help your little one develop early literacy skills.
Libraries Rock Kickoff Karaoke
Monday, June 25th from 4:30-6pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
For ages 5-11. Registration is requested. Come make your own magnets with a music-themed twist.
Summer Fun Story Hour
Tuesday, June 26th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Registration is required. Hear fun stories and stay to create something exciting.
Furry Buddies
Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to therapy dogs, Freedom, Erin & Cody, who love sharing stories with children.
Yoga
Wednesday, June 27th at 9am
Atlantic County Park at Lake Lenape East 753 Park Rd. Mays Landing
Relax while learning basic yoga forms and breath work. Participants should dress in loose fitting clothing, casual footgear, and bring water, yoga mat and towel. For more information, please call 609-625-1897.
Into the Evening Book Club
Thursday, June 28th at 6:15pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
This month, the group will discuss The Address, by Fiona Davis; in July, it’s The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For by David McCullough; and in August: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman.
Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Whether you crochet, knit, or do any other type of needlecraft, all are welcome to learn and practice in this fun environment. Atlantic County Library’s Egg Harbor City branch invites all adults and teens to come join a dedicated crafting group that meets weekly.
Ventnor Cultural Arts Summer Camp
Starting July 9th
For kids aged 6-11. 6 weeks of one week sessions Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm. Painting, pottery, mosaics, jewelry, crafts and dance. $125 per week. Go to ventnorarts.org for details and to download registration forms.
Trips
Knights of Columbus Casino Trip
Tuesday, June 26th
The Knights of Columbus, Council 2560 of Ocean City NJ, will run a Casino trip on Tuesday, June 26th to the Tropicana. The cost is $25, which includes a show, MAGIQUE , Kevin & Caruso plus $15 in slots. The bus will leave St. Augustine Church 13th and Wesley Ave at 11:00am. If you’re interested, please call Joe Lang at 398-9037.
Trip to Israel
September 30th – October 9th
The Brigantine Community Education Recreation will be hosting a trip to Israel, beginning in Tel Aviv with stops in Nazareth, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Jaffa, Latrun and more. Rates start at $4,295 for double occupancy, $4,277 triple occupancy and $5,783 for single occupancy which includes eight night’s accommodations and 14 meals. For more information, please call 609-264-7350 ext. 1.
Rhode Island Trip
October 22nd – 25th
The Brigantine Community Education Recreation will be hosting a trip to Newport, Rhode Island from October 22nd – 25th. Rates start at $750. For more information, please call 609-264-7350 ext. 1.
JCC Trip to Israel
November 29th – December 9th
The Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center will be hosting a trip to Israel for Hanukkah. The trip begins with a two night stay in Tel Aviv where you will tour city sights, the Mediterranean coast and nearby city of Jaffa. The trip concludes with a five night stay in Jerusalem. Here, you will visit the Western Wall, The Israel Museum, Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum, The Jewish and Christian Quarter and more. One day trip to The Dead Sea will also be included. Round-trip airfare from New York, nine nights’ accommodations and some meals included. Prices are $3,600 for double occupancy, $4,350 for single occupancy. For more information, contact Josh Cutler at 609-822-1167 or jcutler@jccatlantic.org.
Trip to South Africa
March 11th – 19th, 2019
The Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center are hosting a trip to South Africa. Here, you will visit the coastal city of Cape Town and tour Krueger National Park. Price is $3,600 per person. Round trip airfare from New York, accommodations, daily meals and safari included. For more information, call 609-822-1167 ext. 138 or travel@jccatlantic.org.
