Events & Happenings
Atlantic City International Motorcycle Show
Friday, January 11th – Sunday, January 13th
Showboat Hotel 801 Boardwalk
Tickets start at $15
This show features new motorcycle, custom motorcycles, vintage machines and vendors from all over the country marketing new and unique items. Bring your kids to this family friendly event; open Friday from 4-8pm, Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday from 10am-6pm. $25,00 in cash and prizes will be awarded. For more information, visit internationalmotorcycleshow.com.
Second Friday Reception at Ocean City Fine Arts League
Friday, January 11th from 6-7:30pm
711 Asbury Ave. Ocean City
Join the Ocean City Fine Arts League for this month’s opening reception, Judge’s Show, and awards presentation.
January Second Friday at Noyes Arts Garage
Friday, January 11th from 6-8pm
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Join the Noyes Arts Garage as they celebrate thr 53 photographers who were part of the RAW 2018 Photography Exhibition.
Welcome to Wellness
Mondays from 5:30-7pm
The Leadership Studio 161 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City
As a commitment to our mission of being a space that offers opportunities for physical, mental, and emotional wellness, The Leadership Studio is excited to announce a free, introductory 6 week series, in helping to create and sustain whole life health and wellness as we head into the New Year.
Winter Watercolor Series
Thursdays at 5:30pm
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Learn the basic techniques to paint with watercolor. Beginners and explorers welcome. BYOB. $100 for this 4 week class. Fee includes free parking at the attached Wave Parking Garage. Individual classes are $30.
Patcong Creek Winter Luncheon & Silent Auction
Saturday, January 19th from 1-5pm
Seashore Science Center 599 Marks Rd. Somers Point. Bid on a vast array of useful and unique items in our Silent Auction, enjoy a great lunch and help us honor our 2018 Creek Steward of the Year, the Foundation’s Volunteer of the Year and Patron of the Year. Tickets are $40, with all proceeds going to education programming for area schools as well as outreach and clean-up events sponsored by the Patcong Creek Foundation. For ticket and information, visit patcongcreekfoundation.org.
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ull Moon Drum Circle
Sunday, January 20th from 6:30-8:30pm
Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
The full moon is the first degree of Leo is a total lunar eclipse. Join us for an amazing organic dinner and celebration of this amazing lunar event. The Full Moon Drum Circle is always free, sober, and family friendly.
Stockton University’s Annual MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 21st at 8am
Registration and breakfast begins at 8am; the program and celebration will begin at 9am. Service projects run from 10am-2pm. All volunteers receive breakfast, lunch and a free give-a-way. To register or for more information, visit stockton.edu/mlkday
Kids Club: Funny Farm Rescue at Hamilton Mall
Monday, January 21st from 2-4pm
4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Hear a reading from the new book, Chucky the Miracle Dog, and meet some animals from the rescue.
Dancing at Somers Point Fire Co. 1
Somers Point Fire Company 1 would like to advise everyone that the dances will not be held during the months of January and February. The first dance for 2019 will be held on March 5th and every Tuesday night thereafter at Fire Company 1 on Bethel Rd.
Open to all, singles and couples. Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments. There are some line dances along with social dances, mixers and a live musical duo each week. For more information and directions, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Atlantic City Events
Dancing with the Stars Live
Friday, January 11th at 8pm
Borgata Events Center
Tickets are $59
Get ready to experience the professional dancers, exquisite costumes and excitement seen live on ABC.
Extreme International Ice Racing
Saturday, January 12th at 7:30pm
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $7
XiiR (Xtreme International Ice Racing) is a motorcycle racing tour on ice. Man and machine going from 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds riding Speedway bikes and quades modified to compete on an indoor ice arena. It is the fastest sport on ice and one of the fastest sports in the world.
Sublime with Rome
Saturday, January 12th at 8pm
Borgate Events Center
Tickets start at $49
Sublime with Rome is a musical collaboration between Eric Wilson, formerly of the ska punk band Sublime, and singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez.
Alabama
Saturday, January 19th at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $50
Alabama is an American country and Southern rock band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Bill Engvall
Saturday, January 19th at 5 & 9pm
Harrah’s Resort
Tickets start at $35
Known for his Southern drawl, perfect timing and hilarious commentary on the challenges of daily life, fans can expect plenty of laugh-out-loud moments all night long, as Grammy nominated multi-platinum selling comedian.
Temptations Revue featuring Nate Evans
Saturday, January 19th at 8pm
Superstar Theater at Resorts
Tickets start at $35
Much more than a tribute to the late ‘Temptations,’ this show is musical extravaganza dedicated to one of the greatest Motown acts of all time and filled with songs from their library.
Community Events
Storytime University
Saturdays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement while building language and literacy skills.
Do-It-Yourself Snowman
Saturday, January 12th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S. Open to ages 5-12. Registration requested. Paint and decorate a wooden snowman with your own style. May be messy; dress appropriately.
Saturday, January 5th at 11am
LEGO Club
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Suggested for ages 5 and up. Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO collections.
Saturdays from 12-4:30pm
Checkmates Chess Club
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Exercise your mind. We welcome all to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.
Monday, January 14th from 22am-3pm
Tea Day
Atlantic County Library Somers Point. Open to adults. Celebrate with a cup of tea in honor of National Tea Day.
Tuesdays from 5-8pm
Cooking Matters for Kids
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Dr.
Suggested for ages 8-12. Kids will learn basic cooking and nutritional skills in a series of 6 classes presented by the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Please notify staff of any food allergies. Registration required. Please register for each class individually.
Tuesday, January 8th from 6-8pm
Pizza and a Movie Night
Atlantic County Library Somers Point. This month’s movie at the library is ‘Boss Baby.’ Pizza will be served during the movie.
Furry Buddies
Tuesday, January 15th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to to therapy dogs Freedom, Erin & Cody, who love sharing stories with children.
Tuesday Tastings at the Library
Tuesday, January 15th
Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave. Chicken Zoodle Soup, Demonstrated by Kitchen 19. Registration required. Please call the library at 609-487-7403.
Scrabble and Scones
Wednesday, January 16th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S. Open to adults. Registration requested. Enjoy a cup of tea and tasty scones while playing Scrabble with fellow word lovers.
Microsoft Excel Basics
Thursday, January 17th at 2:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Open to adults. Registration required and begins 2 weeks before each session. Space is limited. Participants must be experienced using the mouse and keyboard. Learn basic Excel skills that are good for everyday use, such has how to navigate around a spreadsheet, basic formatting & formulas.
Sporty Book Club for Sporty Kids
Thursday, January 3rd at 4:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 8-12. Registration required. Get sporty at the library by reading books about sports, sports players, or anything to do with the awesome world of sports, while nibbling on tasty snacks.
Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Open to adults and teens. Join our dedicated crafting group. If you crochet, knit, or do any other type of needle craft, this is your club.
Pilates
Saturday, January 19th at 9:30am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session. Pilates is a balanced blend of strength and flexibility training.
Monthly Card Making Class
Saturday, January 19th from 10am-12:30pm
Lake Lenape East Catering Hall 753 Park Rd. Mays Landing
Come join us and make six handmade cards, 2 each of 3 designs. No experience necessary. Open to anyone 15 years of age and older. The fee to join is $18 and is payable at registration. For more details or to register, contact Lori Pinto at lori@lollypoppaper.com. RSVP by January 16th.
Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Saturday, January 19th from 1-3pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Dr.
Open to all ages. Come participate in various fun activities, while learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his journey.
MLK Jr. Family Celebration
Monday, January 21st from 10am-2pm
New Day Family Support Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
This is a whole day of fun bringing together families and volunteers to celebrate MLK Jr. and learn. This event is no cost to participants. Registration required.
Basic Knife Skills
Saturday, January 26th from 10am-1pm
Atlantic Cape Community College 5100 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Ever wonder how those TV chefs chop so quickly and evenly? In this class, students will learn the techniques used by the professionals. Hold a knife correctly and master the basic cuts. Learn chopping, dicing and a few secrets. This is a hands-on class. To register or for more information, call 609-343-5655.
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.
