Events & Happenings
4th Friday Art Reception
Friday, February 22nd from 6-8pm
Nashville North Studio 210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood
Join Nashville North Studio for a solo exhibition featuring Nancy Palermo. Also, music from Neil Miranda, light refreshments, and more.
Open Mic Night
Fridays from 7-10pm
Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Open Mic, Open State to all musicians looking to spread good vibes through music and community. Jam with others or go solo.
Pancakes for Puppies
Saturday, February 23rd from 8-10am
Applebee’s 700 Consumer Square, Mays Landing
Friends of Egg Harbor Township Dog Park will be hosting their annual fundraiser on Saturday, February 23rd. Bring your friends and family for a breakfastl to benefit the Egg Harbor Township Dog Park. Call 609-926-1068 or e-mail dburns054@gmail.com to reserve your tickets. For more information, visit www.ehtdogpark.com.
Remembering Jamie Italian Night Dinner
Saturday, February 23rd from 4-8pm
Elks Lodge 1815 Somers Point Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Proceeds benefiting the Jamie Crescenzo Memorial Scholarship Fund. $13 for adults, $5 for children. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
AMI Foundation Designer Bag Bingo and Basket Raffle
Saturday, February 23rd at 6pm
Holy Spirit High School 500 S. New Rd. Absecon
Doors open at 4:30pm. Tickets are $35 and include 12 bingo game cards. Extra bingo boards, daubers, special raffle ticket and basket auction tickets will be available for purchase the night of the event. Light refreshments will also be made available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Holy Spirit High School Girls Crew Team. To purchase advance tickets, visit amifoundation.com, or call 609-568-9153 for more information. Attendees must be 18 years or older.
All Levels Drawing Class
Sunday, February 24th from 11am-1pm
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Instructor Leah Morgan will demonstrate the core concepts and fundamentals of drawing through still life and figure drawing. Registration is $25. For more information, visit lmorganartworks.com.
Love the Arts in Somers Point
Sunday, February 24th from 2-4pm
Greate Bay Country Club 901 Mays Landing Rd.
Open to Somers Point families, residents and area art lovers. An exhibit of children’s and senior’s art, poetry reading and jazz music hosted by the Somers Point Arts Commission. Light buffet and cash bar. This is a no-cost event. Donations are appreciated. For further information or to RSVP, e-mail somersptarts@gmail.com or call 609-653-4991.
Gilda’s Club 5th Annual Sip, Savor & Support
Wednesday, February 27th from 6-9pm
Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House 672 N. Trenton Ave. Atlantic City
$65 per person. Proceeds from this event will go directly to the free support program at Gilda’s Club for men, women, teens and children impacted by cancer. Space is limited. To purchase tickets, call 609-926-2699 or visit gildasclubsouthjersey.com.
48 Blocks Community Forum
Wednesday, February 27th from 6-8pm
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Join the Atlantic City Arts Foundation as they share plans for this year’s 48 Blocks event.
Patcong Creek Community Night with Jode Hillman
Wednesday, February 27th at 7pm
Seashore Science Center 599 Marks Rd. Somers Point
Jode Hillman will share his years of experience and practical advice on carving decoys, and answering questions about his craft. Doors open at 6:30pm. Light refreshments will be served.
ACCC Open House
Thursday, February 28th from 5:30-7pm
Cape May Campus 341 Court House-South Dennis Rd. Cape May Court House
Meet college faculty, learn about degree and career training programs, take a student-led tour of the campus, and speak with college staff for information about the enrollment process, financial aid opportunities at the Academy of Culinary Arts. Potential students may register and obtain more information at www.atlantic.edu/openhouse.
12th Annual JFS Cocktail Party
Saturday, March 2nd from 7-10pm
Bourre 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City
The annual JFS Cocktail Party raises essential funds for community services. This year’s theme is”Beads & Bling,” embracing the spirit of Mardi Gras and will feature fabulous jewels, Cajun-style music, prizes, interactive stations and more. To register or become a sponsor, visit jfsatlantic.org.
Free Mindful Eating Workshop
Sunday, March 3rd at 12:30pm
Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Join Anabelle Harari, Integrative Nutritionist and Mindfulness Coach, for a discussion on mindful and intuitive eating. You’ll learn what mindful eating is, and how to use tools of mindfulness to help address sugar cravings, trigger foods, and emotional eating.
Green Thumb Garden Club Meeting
Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm
Somers Point Senior Center 22 Ambler Rd.
Join the Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point to learn the best practices to cultivate a productive vegetable garden. Master Gardener Sue Scarlett from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County will present valuable tips and guidelines. All are welcome to attend. Call 609-214-6967 for more information.
Senior Dancing Society
Tuesday, March 5th from 7:30-10pm
Somers Point Fire Co. 1 447 Bethel Rd.
Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments. This week, dance to the music of Peter Thomas, and enjoy a special treat. There are some line dances along with social dances, and dance mixers each week. For more information and directions, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Second Friday Art Reception
Friday, March 8th from 6-7:30pm
Ocean City Fine Arts League 711 Asbury Ave.
Join Ocean City Fine Arts League for this month’s featured art show and exhibition, “Shadows.” There will be a “Meet the Artist” reception and awards presentation. For more information, call 609-814-0308 or visit oceancityfineartsleague.org.
Lifegate Community Coffee House with live band – Friday, March 8th at 7 PM. Thriving Seas will be providing the music and Lifegate has coffee and snacks. Admission is free. Donations for the artist will be accepted.
Lifegate Church – 296 Bethel Road, Somers Point.
Atlantic City Events
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Friday, February 22nd & Saturday, February 23rd at 8pm
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $55
38 Special
Friday, February 22nd at 8pm
Ocean Resort Casino
Tickets start at $47
Atlantic City Boat Show
Wednesday, February 27th – Sunday, March 3rd
Atlantic City Convention Center
Tickets start at $16
From luxury motor and sailing yachts to sport fishers, there are boats for every lifestyle, activity and budget. This 5-day event is your once-a-year chance to compare makes and models, secure insurance and financing and gear up with the latest accessories, all under one roof.
New Jersey State High School Wrestling Championships
Thursday, February 28th – Sunday, March 3rd
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $10
WWE Live: Road to WrestleMania
Saturday, March 2nd at 7:30pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $25
Grand Funk Railroad
Saturday, March 2nd at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $50
The Monkees
Saturday, March 2nd at 7pm
Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort
Tickets start at $59
Atlantic City Restaurant Week
March 3rd – 8th
Enjoy 3-course, pre-fixe meals at more than 70 restaurants in and around Atlantic City region. Meals consist of appetizer, entrée, dessert and restaurants who host a variety of cuisines from Asian to American, Italian to Latin and everything in between. For tickets and information, visit www.acrestaurantweek.com.
Community Events
Stories, Stay & Play
Saturday, February 8th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Suggested for ages 1 1/2 to 3. Support your child’s early literacy skills by joining Miss Bonnie and her crew to hear stories, sing songs & make a quick craft.
Family Drum Circle
Friday, January 25th at 5pm
New Day Family Success Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
This 45-minute family friendly drum circle is a great way for kids and adults to bond. From age 0-99, drumming is an activity that everyone can participate in, no matter what level of experience. This event is no cost to participants. Pre-registration is required.
Yoga for Life
Saturday, February 23rd at 9:30am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Please note: Due to new library hours, doors to the Mays Landing Branch will open at 9:30am on Saturdays. Yoga class will be from 9:45-10:45am. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session.
Storytime University
Saturdays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 3-6; Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement while building language and literacy skills.
Black History Month Celebration Series: World Culture Pot Luck Dinner
Saturday, February 23rd from 11:30am-1pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Towmnship 1 Swift Dr.
Open to all ages. Bring food from your culture, and participate in tasting dishes from all over the world.
Checkmates Chess Club
Saturdays from 12-4:30pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Saturday Afternoon Movie
Saturday, February 23rd at 1pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Open to all. Spend a Saturday afternoon watching a movie at the library. Light refreshments provided.
African American Film Festival
Saturdays at 1:30pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to adults. Join us as we explore the African American experience through film. Light refreshments will be served.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Recommended for ages 3 ½-5. Registration requested. Join us for fun stories and a simple craft designed to develop early literacy skills.
Gathering Wool
Tuesdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Ventnor Ave.
Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome. Join the group to stitch, loop, craft & chat.
Cooking Matters for Kids
Tuesdays from 5-8pm
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. Registration required. Please register for each class individually.
English Conversation Group
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Ventnor Ave.
Open to adults. Would you like to improve your English conversation skills while meeting new people? We’ll meet weekly to discuss a new topic in English in a judgement-free zone. We may discuss books, movies, hobbies, current events or other topics of interest.
Microsoft Word Basics
Thursday, February 28th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Open to adults. Registration required and begins 2 weeks before each session. Space is limited. Learn how to create and format documents, use templates and clipart.
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, March 2nd at 9:45am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Please note: Due to new library hours, doors to the Mays Landing Branch will open at 9:30am on Saturdays. Pilates class will be from 9:45-10:45 am. Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
Saturday, March 2nd at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Ventnor Ave.
Suggested for ages 4-7. Registration suggested. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with books, games, themed food, and more. Oh, the fun you will have.
Furry Buddies
Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to therapy dogs Freedom, Erin and Cody, who love sharing stories with children.
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.
