Events & Happenings
Easter Bunny Pictures at Hamilton Mall
Monday – Saturday from 10am-9pm and Sundays 11am-6pm
4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Stop in on Tuesdays and receive 20% off all photo packages.
Ocean City Girls Weekend
Friday, April 5th – Sunday, April 7th
It’s time to put yourself first. Girls Weekend Downtown on Asbury Avenue between 6th and 14th Streets. Join Ocean City for a Fashion Show Kick-Off on Friday night, shopping and dining specials all weekend, accomodation packages, wellness classes and so much more. More information is available at www.oceancityvacation.com/blog/girlsweekend2019.
Spring-Theme Painting Party Fundraiser
Friday, April 5th from 6-8:30pm
Session Arts Studio 634 Lost Pine Way Suite 4, Galloway
The Atlantic Center for Independent Living, local non-profit, is hosting a painting party fundraiser. Participants will receive instruction from a professional as well as supplies to make a painting. The painting theme will be the front of a bicycle with a basket of flowers. The cost is $35. Attendees can bring snacks and beverages; adult beverages are permitted. RSVP encouraged.
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.
Linwood Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9am-12:30pm
Central Square 199 New Rd.
Join Linwood Farmers Market for their spring season, open Saturdays through May 11th.
OC CON 2019
Saturday, April 6th from 10am-5pm and Sunday, April 7th from 10am-4pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Ocean City’s fourth annual comic book and memorabilia collection returns this weekend. This year’s show will feature special guest LeVar Burton, known for his rolls in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Roots and Reading Rainbow. The show will also feature artists, discussion panels, a costume contest and memorabilia vendors. Tickets are $10 for one-day admission and $15 for two-day admission. For more information, visit www.ocnjcon.com.
Spring in Tuckahoe Craftsmen & Home Event
Saturday, April 6th from 10am-4pm
Upper Township Community Center 1790 Route 50, Tuckahoe
Stop in to see handmade crafts from wreaths, jewelry to woodworking, home products and services, shopping and giveaways, food and baked goods. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.springtimeintuckahoe.com.
Motor Social AC Spring Fling
Saturday, April 6th from 11am-8pm & Sunday, April 7th from 10am-3pm
Showboat Atlantic City 801 Boardwalk
Kickoff the car and motorcycle show season in style at this two and a half day indoor show. Visit www.classicmetalproductions.com for more information.
Manifest with Ash Yoga
Sundays at 10am
Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Come out 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.
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.
The classes are near the Hamilton Harbor Kids Play Area next to Fabulous Beauty Supply. The mall doors are open even though the listed business hours start at 11AM. Please arrive 5 minutes before the class starts and dress comfortably.
Senior Dancing Society
Tuesdays from 7:30-10pm
Somers Point Fire Co. 1 447 Bethel Rd.
Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments. 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.
April in Paris Somers Point
Wednesday, April 10th – Sunday, April 14th
Join the Somers Point Unique Experiences Club and the Somers Point Business Association for this five-day event that will feature special “French” themed events and activities. Please visit aprilinparissp.weebly.com for an updated list of events and further information.
Sea Isle City’s Annual Easter Program
Wednesday, April 10th at 5pm
Hosted by the Sea Isle City Division of Recreation, this free event will feature egg hunts, face painters and photo-ops with the Easter Bunny. Children up to age 11, and their parents, are invited to attend. Children should bring baskets or handled bags to collect treats during the egg hunts.
Second Friday at Noyes Arts Garage
Friday, April 12th from 6-8pm
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Small Business Market at The Exchange
Friday, April 12th from 6-9pm
2110 New Rd. Linwood
Shopping, food and drinks, all under one roof. The Exchange in Linwood plays host to local small business every second friday of the month. Come out and see what they have to offer.
Smithville Art Walk
Saturday, April 13th from 10am-5pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Stop by the Village as more than 75 local artists showcase their work across the Greene and near the red covered bridge. Rain date is Sunday, April 14th. Those wishing to participate can e-mail undergroundnj2007@gmail.com or visit theoriginalunderground.com.
Steelman Bay Clean-Up
Saturday, April 13th from 10-11:30am
Join the Patcong Creek Foundation for their 2nd Annual Clean-Up. The Foundation will meet at in the parking lot at Caroline’s By The Bay at 9:30am to begin staging. Volunteers with boats are welcomed. Hi-Visibility vests, gloves, trash bags and safety glasses will be provided.
Ocean City Doo Dah Parade
Saturday, April 13th at 12pm
Welcome spring with this comedy parade complete with over 300 basset hounds. The parade kicks off at Asbury Avenue from 6th – 12th streets and then up to the Boardwalk, ending at 6th Street and the Boardwalk. For more information, call 609-399-6111.
3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 13th at 1pm
JFK Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point
This event is free for children 8 years old and under. The hunt starts promptly at 1pm. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes early to ensure enough time to park. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Mr. Mature America
Saturday, April 13th at 7pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Ocean City presents the Mr. Mature America Pageant for men 55 years and older, the first ever of its kind in the United States. Contestants will compete in talent, poise and interview categories. This year’s emcee will be Barbara Eden, star of the iconic television series “I Dream of Jeannie.” Tickets are available now at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111.
Atlantic City Events
Don Felder
Saturday, April 6th at 8pm
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $34
Justin Williams
Saturday, April 6th at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $29
Magician, actor, entertainer, comedian and television personality Justin Williams is the host of Cupcake Wars and King of Cones on the Food Network and executive producer of the Netflix show Magic for Humans.
Kenny Loggins
Friday, April 12th at 8pm
Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort Casino
Tickets start at $45
Lifehouse
Friday, April 12th at 8pm
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $49
The Price is Right Live
Friday, April 12th at 8pm, Saturday, April 13th at 3pm & 8pm and Sunday, April 14th at 3:30pm
Harrah’s Resort
Tickets start at $33
Brantley Gilbert
Saturday, April 13th at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $55
Chicago
Saturday, April 13th at 8pm
Borgata Event Center
Tickets start at $70
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.
Yoga for Life
Saturday, April 6th 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.
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.
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.
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
Monday, April 8th 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.
Gathering Wool
Tuesdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Ventnor Ave.
Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome.
3rd Annual Spring Environmental Series
Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30pm
500 London Ave. Egg Harbor City
Join Sustainable EHC, the city’s green team, as they host their first of four free sessions, Talkin’ Trash with the ACUA. Learn about the new recycling regulations and what’s prompting the changes.
Furry Buddies
Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration request, but drop-ins are welcome. Read a story to Cody, Erin or Freedom, therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children.
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, April 13th at 9:45am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Pilates class will be from 9:45-10:45am. Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee
Spring Flower Craft
Saturday, April 13th at 11am
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Dr.
Registration required. Welcome spring with a flower craft at the library.
Lego Saturdays
Saturday, April 13th at 1pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 6 and older. Gather with other Lego lovers to build something and show the rest of the group. We supply the Lego’s, you supply the imagination.
Recycled Paper Beads: An Earth Day Event
Saturday, April 13th at 1:30pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 7-12. Registration requested. Celebrate Earth Day early by using recycled magazines to make paper beads that you can turn into decorations and jewelry. Materials provided.
Book Spine Poetry
Saturday, April 13th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Open to all ages. Celebrate the conclusion of National Library Week by creating book spine poetry. Pick 4-6 books off our carts, stack the titles so the spine writes out a poem, and leave your book spine poem on display for others to enjoy.
Family Movie Night
Tuesday, April 16th at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Dr.
Open to all. Bring the kids out to have popcorn and enjoy a family-friendly movie.
Third Thursday Book Club
Thursday, April 18th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
Open to teens and adults. Join us for sparkling conversation. This month’s book is Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel by Nina George.
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.
Trips
Bus Trip to American Ballet Theatre’s “Jane Eyre”
Wednesday, June 5th
Beth Israel invites ballet lovers on a bus trip to see a matinee performance of Jane Eyre starring Misty Copeland, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. The bus will depart at 8:30am from Beth Israel in Northfield and will leave New York after the performance at or about 5pm. Tickets for available now, starting at $100, and includes the ballet, bus fare and refreshments. There is also an opportunity to purchase just the bus seats and spend the day in New York. RSVPs are due by May 1st. Please contact Cantor at 609-432-2983 or cantor@cbinorthfield.org.
