Events & Happenings
Art Show at Ventnor Library
Now – March 31st
6500 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor
Local artist Carmela Patrone of Longport will exhibit her plank art, pastels and watercolor paintings.
Mid Atlantic BBQ Expo
Friday, March 8th from 4-9pm & Saturday, March 9th from 12-7pm
Showboat Atlantic City 801 Boardwalk
Features include world class BBQ, dozens of exhibitors, live music, kids zone, live demonstrations, competitions and more, all in support of local charities. Tickets are $15 at the door, $10 online. All general admission tickets include entry for both days. Tickets and information are available at www.thebbqexpo.com.
Sip and Shop
Friday, March 8th from 5-8pm
The Exchange at Linwood 2110 New Rd.
Whether its jewelry, clothing, home décor, specialty soaps or make-up, you’ll love what our local vendors have to offer. Eat, drink and shop local.
March Second Friday
Friday, March 8th from 6-8pm
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Join Noyes Arts Garage for the closing ceremony of their first art instillation, “Lucid Dreams.” Other exhibitions on display include Lou Storey’s “Small Worlds: Kawads, Mandalas & Portals” along with The Links Foundation, presenting their 50th Anniversary Black History Art Exhibition. Also, live music from Brad Wilson, wine tasting, light refreshments and more. This event is free and open to the public.
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.
Open Mic Night
Fridays from 7-10pm
Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Open Mic, Open State to all musicians. Jam with others or go solo.
Etsy Creator Market
Saturday, March 9th from 10am-4pm
Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Join us as we create an Etsy masterpiece with local makers in Center Court.
Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 9th at 12pm
Atlantic City Boardwalk
Break out your green and join us on the boardwalk for a fun-filled day in Atlantic City.
Zumbini
Sundays at 10am
Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Created by Zumba and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, Zumbini combines music, dance, and educational tools for non-stop bonding, learning, and fun for mom or dad and baby! Sign up for the one of the two 6 week sessions today.
Upper Township Historical Society Potluck Dinner
Tuesday, March 12th at 6pm
First United Methodist Church Route 49, Tuckahoe
Join with members and friends of the Historical Preservation Society. The Board of Trustees will provide the meat dishes and hopes everyone else attending will bring a vegetable, bread or dessert. The popular “show and share” will be held following the dinner. Members and guests are welcome to bring in items and tell the stories about their family artifact. There is no charge for the dinner, however, please RSVP at uppertwphistory.eventbrite.com. For additional information carrollbaileyupper@outlook.com.
Senior Dancing Society
Tuesdays 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. For more information call Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
ARTeriors Opening Reception
Friday, March 15th from 4:30-7pm
Showboat Atlantic City 801 Boardwalk
The exhibit will be featured in the exhibition space near the porte-cochere. During this reception, you will meet and mingle with the artists, experience the art and enjoy a live performance. There will be a bar and light refreshments available. Early bird tickets start at $25. More information is available at www.atlanticcityartsfoundation.org.
Egg Harbor Township Church Lenten Retreat
Saturday, March 16th from 10am-12pm
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 7004 Ridge Ave. Egg harbor Township
The Holy Trinity Ladies Philanthropy Society invites members of the community, Orthodox and Non-Orthodox to their annual Lenten Retreat. The topic of this year’s event is: “How Can We Love a Stranger?” Father George Liacopulos, the parish priest, will be leading discussion and questions, with guest speaker Bill Southrey, President and CEO of Haven/Beat the Street. Saturday of the Souls Service will be held at 10am. A light Lenten lunch and dessert will be followed by the discussion from 12-2pm.
Brigantine Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 16th at 12pm
The parade starts at 12pm at the Brigantine Community Center, 265 42nd Street.
Sea Isle City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration
Saturday, March 16th at 12pm
The parade begins at 83rd and ends at Kix McNutley’s on 63rd Street. This is a rain or shine event.
Beth Israel’s Purim ‘Spiel’ & Carnival
Sunday, March 17th at 10:15am
2501 Shore Rd. Northfield
Children dressed as Queen Esther, Haman and Mordechai, and their families, are welcome at Beth Israel’s Purim celebration. The festivities begin at 10:15am with a hilarious portrayal of the Purim story. Following the spiel, there will be a Purim Carnival. Tickers will be available for purchase to play games and win prizes. Children dressed in costume will receive a free game ticket. No reservations are needed. For more information, call 609-641-3600 or e-mail bethisrael@cbinorthfield.org.
Atlantic City Events
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.
Christopher Cross
Friday, March 8th at 8pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $29
Ian Anderson
Saturday, March 9th at 8pm
Ocean Resort Casino
Tickets start at $71
Ian Anderson presents Jethro Tull’s 50th Anniversary show.
Theo Von
Saturday, March 9th at 8pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $29
Theo Von can be seen in his very own Netflix Original comedy special titled, No Offense.
Disney Junior Dance Party on Tour
Friday, March 15th at 6pm
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $29
This 90-minute interactive concert experience is perfect for kids and families, including Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and more.
Kool & the Gang
Friday, March 15th at 8pm
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $49
Community Events
Stories, Stay & Play
Friday 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. Siblings welcome.
Yoga for Life
Saturday, March 9th 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. 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.
Pot of Gold
Saturday, March 9th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Open to children 5-12. Registration requested. Paint your rainbow pot of gold for St. Patrick’s Day. Could be messy, dress appropriately.
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.
Checkmates Chess Club
Saturdays from 12-4:30pm
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.
Magical Sand Art
Saturday, March 9th at 1:30pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 5-11, younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration requested.
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. Learn how to create original handcrafted blankets, scarves, sweaters and more.
St. Patrick’s Day Storytime and Craft
Tuesday, March 12th at 5pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Suggested for ages 4-10. Registration requested. Come join us for a St. Patrick’s Day craft and storytime.
Pizza and a Movie Night
Tuesday, March 12th at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
Recommended for ages 4 and up. Tuesday night’s movie will be Lilo and Stitch. Pizza will be served during the movie.
Furry Buddies
Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to Cody, Erin or Freedom, therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog.
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.
Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Open to adults and teens. If you crochet, knit, or do any other type of needle craft, this is your club.
Pilates
Saturday, March 16th at 9:45am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session.
Microsoft Publisher Basics
Monday, March 18th at 2:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Open to adults. Registration required and begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn how to create basic projects with Microsoft Publisher.
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
What’s Happening in Ocean City
Girls Weekend in Ocean City Set for April 5 to 7
Book Accommodations and Get Fashion Show Tickets Now
The fourth annual Girls Weekend from April 5 to April 7 will showcase all that Ocean City’s downtown retail district has to offer and provide a great reason to escape to the shore early in the season.
The event kicks off with a fashion show at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5 at Glazed Over Studios (704 Asbury Avenue). It features clothes and accessories for sale in Ocean City’s retail shops and modeled by local men and women, including members of City Council. The lighthearted event will be catered by local restaurants. Advance tickets ($20) are required and on sale now at City Hall, the Route 52 Welcome Center, Ta-Dah (1040 Asbury Ave.), the 7th Street Surf Shop (720 Asbury Ave.), the Sneaker Shop (704 Asbury Ave.) and Making Waves (836 Asbury Ave.). Tickets also can be purchased online this year (click on the “Buy Now” button on the event blog).
Girls Weekend features hotel and bed-and-breakfast packages, dining offers, shopping discounts, prizes, yoga and wellness classes, craft projects and demonstrations at various locations throughout Ocean City. Accommodations package deals are being offered by the Flanders, Port-o-Call, Biscayne Suites, Wild Dunes Inn, Impala Island Inn, Ebb Tide Suites and the Ocean City Mansion bed-and-breakfast, among others.
For a detailed schedule of Girls Weekend events, accommodations and participating businesses, call 609-399-1412, visit the Girls Weekend blog or the Facebook event page.
COMING UP SOON
BLONDAGE SINGS IRISH FAVORITES (March 14):The female, and, of course, naturally blond trio Blondage will perform a free St. Patrick’s Day concert at the Ocean City Arts Center 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14. The group consists of lead singer Linda Moore, guitarist and mandolinist Susan Salmon, and Susan Davenport on violin and fiddle. The band sings everything from Irish music to rock to country. No reservations are necessary. Donations to the Arts Center are appreciated.
SPRING BOOK SALE (March 22-23): The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library will hold their two-day Spring Book Sale 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 22, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23. The sale will be held in the atrium of the Ocean City Free Public Library (1735 Simpson Avenue) and feature specially-priced fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, children’s books and more.
SPORTS MEMORABILIA SHOW (March 30):Philadelphia Eagles star Darren Sproles and former Phillies slugger Matt Stairs will be part of the second annual Sports Memorabilia Show on March 30 at the Ocean City Music Pier. They will greet fans and lead Q&A sessions. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. Sproles will be available for a meet-and-greet session at 11:45 a.m. Tickets for an autograph (on a photo or item you supply) and a selfie photo with the player are on sale for $40. A meet-and-greet with Stairs ($20 for autograph and selfie with the player) is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. A combination package that includes both players is available for $55. Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609-399-6111 or stop by City Hall or the Roy Gillian Welcome Center to purchase tickets. Admission for the show is $7 for adults and $3 for 12-and-unders with tickets available at the door. Admission includes a free Q&A session with Sproles (11 a.m.) and with Stairs (2 p.m.)
OC-CON COMIC BOOK AND MEMORABILIA FESTIVAL (April 6 to 7): Ocean City’s tribute to comics and memorabilia returns to the Music Pier. “Star Trek,” “Roots” and “Reading Rainbow” icon LeVar Burton will highlight this year’s event. Now in its fourth year, the festival will return to early spring after being held in June last year. The star of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” will be a special guest for both days, and tickets are on sale now for exclusive photo and autograph sessions. Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609-399-6111, or stop by the City Hall Welcome Center (Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue) or the Roy Gillian Welcome Center on the Route 52 causeway. OC-Con features meet-the-artist sessions, discussion panels, costume contests, and the display and sale of comic books and memorabilia. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7. Visit www.ocnjcon.com for complete information on all of OC-Con.
DOO DAH PARADE (April 13): “I Dream of Jeannie” star Barbara Eden will lead this year’s parade as grand marshal. Individuals, groups, businesses and any other comic entries are invited to participate in the parade by signing up at www.ocnj.us/Doo-Dah-Parade.
MR. MATURE AMERICA PAGEANT (April 13): The pageant is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13 on the Ocean City Music Pier. The event is the first and only pageant of its kind in the United States. The pageant includes competition in talent, judge’s interview, poise and appearance, and on-stage question. Registration is now open for any contestant 55 or older who would like to participate. Visit www.ocnj.us/mrmature for more information.
THE GREAT EGG HUNT (April 13 and April 20):Two massive egg hunts on the beach for children up to 7 years old. The free events start at 2:30 p.m. and feature areas divided by age group and for children with special needs.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE (April 21): A traditional non-denominational service by the sea. All are welcome. The service starts at 6:30 a.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier.
DUELING PIANOS SHOW (April 21): The Philly Keys will perform their hit dueling pianos show starting at noon. The performers will take a break for the annual Easter Fashion Promenade.
EASTER FASHION PROMENADE (April 21):Families are invited to come dressed in their Easter’s best to stroll in the Fashion Promenade and meet the Easter Bunny. Judging begins at 1 p.m. on the boardwalk at the Ocean City Music Pier. Prizes awarded for Best Dressed Children, Teen, Adults and Family.
COLONY CLUB FASHION SHOW (April 27): The local Colony Club’s annual Fashion Show Scholarship Fundraiser will be held 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 27 at Ocean City Senior Center (1735 Simpson Ave.). The Fashion Show will feature fashions from Ta Dah and a delicious luncheon buffet. You can shop at Ta Dah and the Colony Club Jewelry Boutiques, along with Tricky Trays. Tickets are $35. Contact Judi Levy for tickets at 609-247-1332 or emailcolonyclub.oceancitynj@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit the Colony Club of Ocean City Scholarship Fund.
