Events & Happenings
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. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 5-10pm, Saturday from 12-11pm and Sunday from 12-10pm. Free parking. Visit thegreekfestival.info for more information.
OCEAN CITY RESTAURANT WEEK
June 7th – June 14th
Participating restaurants will be offering fixed priced specials. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and special treats for the whole family. Visit www.eatinocnj.com for a list of participating restaurants and specialty shops.
VENTNOR CITY FARMERS MARKET
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
Holy Trinity Parish Atlantic and Newport Avenues
Visit facebook.com/ventnorcityfarmersmarket for updates.
OPENING EXHIBIT: WATER AND LIGHT BY STACIA FRIEDMAN
Friday, June 7th from 5-7pm
Great Bay Art Gallery 820 Bay Ave. Somers Point
The Summer 2019 season opens with a watercolor exhibit, Water and Light, by Stacia Friedman, Philadelphia area artist. Meet the artist, view the art work and enjoy light refreshments. Call 609-653-4991 for more details.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Fridays at 7pm
Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Open mic, open stage to all musicians looking to spread good vibes through music and community. Jam with others, or go solo.
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.
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.
GM AUTO SHOW AT HISTORIC SMITHVILLE
Saturday, June 8th from 10am-4pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Come on out to enjoy a beautiful day at Historic Smithville and check out some incredible cars. Rain date is Sunday, June 9th.
ATLANTIC CITY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 8th from 12-8pm & Sunday, June 9th from 12-6pm
Brighton Park 130 S. Indiana Ave.
One of the Jersey Shore’s favorite food festivals, the Atlantic City Food Truck Festival, makes its return to the World Famous Atlantic City Boardwalk this weekend. Get ready to spend a fun filled day with the family, listening to live music, taking in a celebrity chef cooking demonstration, enjoying an ice cold beer or craft cocktail, and watching the kids partake in some of the many activities in the kids zone. Visit acfoodtruckfest.com for more details
Wake Up Yoga
Sundays at 9am
Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Join Kristen, Certified Yoga Instructor, for a little Wake Up Yoga. This is a donation-based class and we suggest a donation of at least $10.
ZUMBINI
Sunday, June 9th 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.
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.
SECOND FRIDAY AT NOYES ARTS GARAGE
Friday, June 14th from 6-8pm
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Join Noyes Arts Garage as they celebrate the closing of their most recent exhibitions, Collective Identity: The Legacy of Apprenticeship under Toshiko Takaesu and Stockton University’s Senior BFA Exhibition featuring graduating students Amanda Garrell and Erica Tamburello. Also, enjoy live music from Toni Teschner, refreshments and snacks, guest artists and craft vendors.
SECOND FRIDAY AT OCEAN CITY FINE ARTS LEAGUE
Friday, June 14th from 6-8pm
711 Asbury Ave.
Join the Ocean City Fine Arts League for their flower show opening reception and awards presentation. Light refreshments will be served.
SOMERS POINT ART IN THE PARK
Saturday, June 15th from 10am-4pm
JFK Park 24 Broadway
Join the Somers Point Arts Commission for their free outdoor art show and sale. Plus, music, art activities for kids, food, yoga and more. Visit artintheparksomerspt.weebly.com for more details.
TUCKAHOE TRANSPORTATION HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 15th from 10am-4pm
Tuckahoe Train Station Mill Rd. & Railroad Ave.
With June 15th being the day after Flag Day, this year’s theme will be railroads fire trucks and the American flag and the honor it deserves. $10 per person, $5 per children. First-class train ride seating will be available for additional charge.
A NIGHT OF HOPE
Friday, June 28th at 6pm
6415 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor
Join Hope One and Angels in Motion for their 1st Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser and basket raffle extravaganza. All proceeds go towards the combined mission to support sober living funding, outreach efforts and transportation to treatment facilities. Get your tickets now for just $20. Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-hope-tickets-60674485018.
ATLANTIC CITY EVENTS
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.
BROOKS & DUNN
Friday, June 7th at 8pm
Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort
Tickets start at $70
With 23 career chart-toppers and 30 million albums sold, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, of the country duo Brooks & Dunn, are the best-selling duo in country music history and are hitting the stage at Ovation Hall this summer.
THE MUSICAL BOX
Friday, June 7th & Saturday, June 8th at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $42
The Music Box are a French-Canadian tribute band formed in Montreal in 1993 who recreate performances by the English rock band Genesis during the 1970s. Join The Music Box for A Genesis Extravaganza, in celebration of the band’s 25th anniversary.
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.
TROPICANA FIREWORKS
Saturdays at 10pm
Join Tropicana for a dazzling fireworks show that will light up Atlantic City’s skies.
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND AND MARC COHN
Saturday, June 15th at 7pm
Harrah’s Atlantic City
Tickets start at $44
This show will feature special guest vocalists The Blind Boys of Alabama and special guest Shemekia Copeland. It will be a great night of blues and hits like “Right Next Door” and “Walking in Memphis.”
YES: THE ROYAL AFFAIR TOUR
Saturday, June 15th at 7pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $54
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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 needlecraft, this is your club.
YOGA FOR LIFE
Saturday, June 8th at 9:45am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Presented by Janet Hahn. No food 3 hours before class. 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 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.
FATHER’S DAY QUICK CRAFT
Saturday, June 8th 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. Pop in to create a quick craft for the favorite dad in your life.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Saturday, June 8th from 2-5pm
Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr.
Open to teens ages 12-18. Participate in a Dungeons & Dragons game with other D&D enthusiasts.
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.
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? Join the group to stitch, loop, craft & chat.
PIZZA AND A MOVIE NIGHT
Tuesday, June 11th at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
Recommended for ages 4 and up. Join Somers Point Library for a showing of The Muppets. Pizza will be served during the movie.
FURRY BUDDIES
Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway Township 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested, but drop-ins are welcome. 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.
WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
Wednesdays at 3pm
Atlantic Center for Independent Living 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 7, Galloway
Women with all types of disabilities meet to network, find support and discuss common issues and topics. Call Marissa at 609-748-2253 ext. 321 for more information.
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.
SECOND THURSDAY BOOK CLUB
Thursday, June 13th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Open to adults. Registration requested. Our book club selections will keep you coming back the second Thursday of every month for more.
CARD MAKING AT LAKE LENAPE
Saturday, June 15th from 10am-1pm
753 Park Rd. Mays Landing
Join the Atlantic County Friends of the Park and make six handmade cards, 2 each of 3 designs. We will provide all the pre-cut materials, supplies, tools and instruction to help you create your handmade cards. No experience necessary. Open to anyone 15 years of age and older. All levels of stampers are welcome. $18 pre-paid at registration. Contact Lori Pinto at lori@lollipoppaper.com for more information and to register.
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. 6500 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor.
