Events & Happenings
VENTNOR CITY FARMERS MARKET
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
Holy Trinity Parish Atlantic and Newport Avenues
Visit facebook.com/ventnorcityfarmersmarket for updates.
OCEAN CITY FLOWER SHOW
Friday, May 31st – Sunday, June 2nd
Ocean City Music Pier Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk
See beautiful commercial, amateur and kids displays at the Music Pier. Show times are Friday 2-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. For more information call 609-399-6111.
BRUTUS FLUKE TOURNAMENT
Saturday, June 1st from 6am-3pm
EHT Elks Lodge 1815 Somers Point-Mays Landing Rd.
This tournament, initiated in 1999 to honor the memory of Walter “the Brute” Gregory Sr, has become a yearly tradition for anglers of all ages. Tournament proceeds support both local veterans and handicapped children’s charities. The entry fee is $30 per angler and fishing may be done from boat, pier or beach. This year’s Brutus Tournament will feature $1,100 in cash prizes. Deadline for registration will be at the end of the 6:00pm Captain’s meeting on Friday, May 31st. For more information or to request a registration form, please e-mail BrutusBoy6665@gmail.com. Registration forms can also be picked up at Somers Point Marine, 24/7 Bait and Tackle, Gregory’s Bar, Ocean City Welcome Center and EHT Elks Lodge.
BRIGANTINE FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays from 8am-12pm
15th Street & Reserve Blvd.
Join Brigantine Green Team every Saturday for their Farmers Markets featuring fresh local produce, artisan items, contests and children’s activities. Rain or Shine. Bring your own bag. Visit https://brigantinegreenteam.com/farmers-market for updates.
SMITHVILLE COMIC BOOK SHOW
Saturday, June 1st from 10am-4pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
This show will include comic artists, writers and characters. Vendors will be set and selling all things comics from comic books to graphic novels, action figures to figurines and much more. Rain date is Sunday, June 2nd.
LE TOUR DE DOWNBEACH
Sunday, June 2nd
Starting at Newport Ave. & the Boardwalk, Ventnor
Get your posy together for a morning of fun. Le Tour is a great way to kick off the start of summer. This family fun 14 mile bicycle tour begins each year in Ventnor riding down the boardwalk through Atlantic City, a police escort through Margate and Longport, ending with a barbecue to Tomatoes’ restaurant. The pre-registration cost is $20 per rider or $15 each for four or more family riders. Day of ride registration is $25 per rider or $20 each for a family of four. For registration, visit margatehasmore.com/le-tour-de-downbeach.
FUNNY FARM SUMMER FESTIVAL
Sunday, June 2nd from 9am-4pm
Funny Farm Rescue 6908 Railroad Blvd. Mays Landing
The Funny Farm Summer Festival is one of our biggest and most anticipated events each year. Fun for the whole family, festivities include hay rides, face painting, games, basket raffles, vendors, food trucks, music and more. Spend a day with the animals up close and personal, do a little shopping, have a little lunch, all while supporting the Funny Farm Rescue and its over 500+ residents. Admission of $5 per person suggested.
SAM’S FUN RUN CAR CRUISE
Sunday, June 2nd from 9am-12pm
A classic car and motorcycle cruise will be held in memory of Sam Clerico to benefit the Atlantic County Toys for Kids Program. $20 per person with wristband includes dash plaque, buffet, beer, DJs and door prizes. Lineup begins at Somers Point Volunteer Fire Company 1 on Bethel Rd. at 9am with a 10am departure. Cruise will travel to Atlantic County Harley-Davidson, 219 E. White Horse Pike in Galloway. Coffee and donuts will be provided before departure at 11:30am. The cruise will finish at The Watering Hole, 6494 Weymouth Rd. Mays Landing.
ZUMBINI
Sunday, June 2nd at 10:30am
Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Zumbini is for kids aged 0-4 combining music, dance and educational tools. Enjoy non-stop bonding, learning and fun for mom or dad and baby. Sign up at zumbini.com.
OC HUMANE SOCIETY DOGGIE DASH AND BATHE TO SAVE
Sunday, June 2nd from 3-5pm
5th & 6th Street Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean City
You and your dog will not want to miss this event. Dip your dog in the ocean and bathe your dog on the boards to help save dogs. The barks are on the beach to help raise some bones for the Humane Society of Ocean City and their mission to help house, care and enrich the lives of animals while waiting to find their forever homes. Bathe to Save will be set up on the boards to get the sand and salt washed off your pup for a donation. All dogs must be kept on leash at all times. Owners must clean up after their dogs.
SEA ISLE CITY RESTAURANT WEEK
Monday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 9th
Participating restaurants will be offering prix-fixe at discounted prices. Try out a new restaurant, frequent your favorites and check out the breakfast and lunch establishments during this appetizing week of all things food (excluding Saturday, June 8th). Be sure to save room for dessert. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit seaislerestaurantweek.com.
SHOPRITE LPGA CLASSIC
Monday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 9th
Seaview Golf Club 401 S. New York Rd. Galloway
The ShopRite LPGA Classic provides one of the most fan-friendly experiences in all of professional golf. Whether you’re a diehard golfer, a casual fan, or just looking to spend a day hanging out with family and friends on one of the most scenic golf courses in New Jersey, we have something for everyone. Tickets start at $15. Visit www.shopritelpgaclassic.com for tickets and information.
SENIOR DANCING SOCIETY
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
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.
SOUTH JERSEY’S MEN AND WOMEN R’ COOKIN’
Wednesday, June 5th at 6pm
Harrah’s Resort 777 Harrah’s Blvd.
About 100 professional and amateur chefs will showcase their culinary skills to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of America. Tickets include event admission, a goodie bag and a cookbook. Tickets are $70 in advance, $80 at the door. Visit www.acbgc.org/menrcookin.
26TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S FORUM
Thursday, June 6th
Golden Nugget Atlantic City 600 Huron Ave.
This year’s featured speaker is social activist and anti-bullying activist Monica Lewinsky. For more information, visit facebook.com/TheWomensForum.
HOLY TRINITY GREEK FESTIVAL
Thursday, June 6th – Sunday, June 10th
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 7004 Ridge Ave. Egg Harbor Township
The 37th Annual Greek Festival is coming, featuring all of your Greek food favorites, homemade pastries, live music Saturday night, ethnic Greek dance performances, fireworks Thursday and Sunday night and amusement rides. Free parking. Hours and information are available at thegreekfestival.info.
SKATO WITH KATO
Friday, June 7th from 4-8pm
Ocean City Skatepark, 5th St. & West Ave.
The Ocean City community comes together to support Kato and his friends at the Humane Society for an all ages skate competition, with live music from The Sheckies plus The Customers. Food, fun, music and prizes. $20 registration fee.
12TH ANNUAL PADDLE FOR A CAUSE
Saturday, June 8th at 7:30am
Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget Atlantic City 600 Huron Ave.
The Dean Randazzo Cancer Fund hosts its 12th Annual Paddle for a Cause. More than 100 stand-up and prone paddleboarders, in addition to competitors in other types of watercraft including outrigger canoes, surf-skis, kayaks and rowboats, will embark on a 22.5-mile journey designed to test competitors mentally and physically similar to someone battling cancer or an 8-mile race for less-seasoned paddlers. There are also options for people who want to participate in a non-competitive paddle. Learn more and sign up at thedrcf.org/events/paddle-for-a-cause.
ATLANTIC CITY EVENTS
KANSAS
Friday, May 31st & Saturday, June 1st at 8pm
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $60
Kansas is an American rock band that became popular in the 1970s initially on the album-oriented rock charts and later with hit singles such as “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind”.
DL HUGHLEY
Friday, May 31st at 9pm
The Concert Venue at Harrah’s
Tickets start at $49
The original King of Comedy, D.L. Hughley, is one of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today. Hughley has made an impression in the television, film and radio arenas.
ATLANTIC CITY BLACKJACKS
Saturday, June 1st at 3:30pm
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $10
Join the Atlantic City Blackjacks this Saturday as they face the Baltimore Brigade.
CARLOS MENCIA
Saturday, June 1st at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $50
FAMILY FEUD LIVE: CELEBRITY EDITION
Saturday, June 1st at 9pm
The Concert Venue at Harrah’s
Tickets start at $33
Join fun celebrity team captains and have a chance at becoming a member of their on-stage family team. You can also win prizes right at your seat. It’s a star-powered live version of the wildly popular TV game show, bringing lots of laughs and loads of prizes to randomly-selected people just like you.
TROPICANA FIREWORKS
Saturdays at 10pm
Join Tropicana for a dazzling fireworks show that will light up Atlantic City’s skies.
MS. NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT
Wednesday, June 5th at 1pm
Harrah’s Resort
Tickets are $15
The Ms. Senior America Pageant is the world’s first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women who have reached the “Age of Elegance” or 60 years and older. It is a search for the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior Americans. The gracious lady who is crowned Ms. New Jersey Senior America then goes on to represent our state in the Ms. Senior America Pageant.
LIVE & BUSH WITH OUR LADY PEACE
Friday, June 7th at 7pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $27
Iconic 90s alternative bands Live and Bush are teaming up for The Alt-imate tour, commemorating the 25th anniversary of each band’s landmark album. They’ll be joined by Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace, so you certainly don’t want to miss this alt-rock extravaganza.
JERRY BLAVAT
Saturday, June 8th at 9pm
The Grand at Golden Nugget
Tickets start at $45
Jerry Blavat presents a live Doo-Wop, Disco & Rock n’ Roll Reunion with former lead singer of The Platters, Sonny Turner, The Vogues, The Trammps and a tribute to the late Jackie Wilson by his son Bobby Wilson.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
STORIES, STAY & PLAY
Friday, May 31st 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. Stay and play in the Brigantine branch kids’ room afterwards. Siblings welcome.
STORYTIME UNIVERSITY
Saturdays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement while building language and literary 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.
SATURDAYS WITH MADEA
Saturday, June 1st from 1:30-4pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to adults. Join us for a series of movies featuring the character made famous by Tyler Perry. Call branch for titles. Light refreshments provided. Gathering Wool
Tuesdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome. Would you like to learn how to create original handcrafted blankets, scarves, sweaters and more?
GRIEF/LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Mondays at 5pm
Mental Health Association of Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 8, Galloway
Individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction/substance use disorder will meet Mondays from June 3rd – July 8th. The meeting is facilitated by a peer who received training and experienced this type of loss. For more information, call 609-652-3800.
FURRY BUDDIES
Tuesday, June 4th at 6:30pm
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.
WELCOME WARRIORS
Wednesdays at 6pm
Denny’s 242 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway
Welcome Warriors is an all-veterans meeting on topics such as employment, adjusting to civilian life, relationships/family and more. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or jangelini@mhanj.org.
SPACE STUFF
Wednesday, June 6th at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Suggested for ages 8-13. Registration requested. Learn about space & science by exploring gravity. Use your best engineering skills to become an Eggstronaught.
EHT BOOK CLUB
Thursday, June 6th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr.
Open to adults. Come to discuss The Clockmaster’s Daughter by Kate Morton.
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.
