Events & Happenings
GALLOWAY GREEN MARKET
Thursdays from 4-7pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Stop by Historic Smithville every Thursday all summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more. The Galloway Green Market was started by Go Green Galloway and is celebrating its 3rd season of bringing locally grown food and unique products.
48 BLOCKS AC
Friday, June 21st – Sunday, June 23rd
48 Blocks AC is a celebration of the artistic talents, creativity, community, culture and history of Atlantic City. Events will take place throughout Atlantic City all weekend, starting with a kickoff party at Bourre Friday, June 21st from 6-9pm. Visit www.48blocksac.com for more information and to see the full lineup of events.
VENTNOR CITY FARMERS MARKET
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
Holy Trinity Parish Atlantic and Newport Avenues
Visit facebook.com/ventnorcityfarmersmarket for updates.
SOMERS POINT BEACH CONCERTS
Fridays at 7pm
William Morrow Beach Bay and Higbee Ave.
The 2019 Somers Point Beach Concert series kicks off next Friday, June 21st, with Martin Barre, founding lead guitarist of Jethro Tull, celebrating the band’s 50th Anniversary, with Robert’s Basement. And Next Friday, June 28th, don’t miss Grammy-Nominated Victor Wainwright and the Train.
BUNGALOW BEACH 5 MILER
Saturdays, June 22nd at 8am
2641 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Join the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series and 1,000 of our favorite runners in front of Bungalow Beach. The 5 mile run kicks off on the Atlantic City Boardwalk and ends with a 100 yard dash to the finish line on the sand along the Atlantic Ocean. Registration is $50. For more information or to register, visit acraceseries.com.
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.
EHT ELKS FLEA MARKET
Saturdays, June 22nd from 8am-2pm
1815 Mays Landing-Somers Point Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Come and join EHT Elks as we make some room in our closets, attics and basements with our communal flea market. It’s a great time to get rid of all your unused or unwanted stuff or to shop and find some treasures that we are parting with. Rain date is Sunday, June 23rd. For more information, contact Cathy at 609-513-9851 or call the Lodge at 609-927-0295.
SATARTDAYS AT NOYES ARTS GARAGE
Saturdays at 11:30am
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
The Arts Garage is happy to bring Saturday Art Classes to the Atlantic City community. These classes are open to children of all ages, free to all and all the supplies and materials included. To sign up, please email Emily at emily.sramaty@stockton.edu, stop by the Arts Garage or call Emily at 609-626-3805.
VENTNOR SUMMER BEACH JAM
Saturday, June 22nd at 5pm
Newport Ave. Beach
The Ventnor Business Association is thrilled to once again bring live, local music to the beach, located behind the Ventnor Cultural Arts Center. Join them next Saturday for Swing That Cat and Jugband.
FRIENDS OF OCEAN CITY POPS PRESEASON CONCERT FEATURING THE PHILADELPHIA WIND SYMPHONY
Saturday, June 22nd at 7:30pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
The Philadelphia Wind Symphony will present a program of Firsts and Favorites. The concert’s first half will include music of Lord of the Rings by Johann De Meij and the recently composed Love Among the Ruins by James Syler. The program’s second half will feature the ensemble in patriotic and Broadway favorites. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Music Pier Box Office or by visiting www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.
ABSECON CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Sundays at 7pm
Heritage Park 699 Blenheim Ave.
The City of Absecon kicks off its annual Concerts in the Park series this Sunday with a performance from Either Way, playing an eclectic mix of hits from the 60s ‘till today. Free admission. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Food will be available for purchase at the concession stand.
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.
MARDI GRAS AC
Wednesdays from 7-10:30pm
Kennedy Plaza 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Mardi Gras AC continues this Wednesday, June 26th as Tony Mart’s present a special concert with the Crown Prince of New Orleans funk, rhythm & blues, Ivan Neville and Dumpstaphunk. Next Wednesday, join Micheal “Anthony” Tunes from Eddie & The Cruisers and Teddy Royal from Fats Domino and the Tony Mart Allstars as they present “The Music That Made Tony Mart’s Famous.”
MARGATE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays from 8:30am-12pm
Behind Steve & Cookie’s Monroe and Amherst Ave.
Visit https://www.steveandcookies.com/margatefarmersmarket for updates.
SMITHVILLE CAR CRUISE
Friday, June 28th from 5-8pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
A car cruise at Historic Smithville is a simple, great place to hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene near the red covered bridge. Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out.
SOUTH JERSEY PLAYERS PRESENT FOUR ORIGINAL ONE-ACTS
Friday, June 28th & Saturday, June 29th at 7pm and Sunday, June 30th at 3pm
Ventnor Coffee 108 N. Dorset Ave.
Eleven actors will bring four original 15 minute plays to life on the Ventnor Coffee stage. The theme for the plays is “The Tug of Love.” Everyone ages 10 and over are welcome. Reservations are highly encouraged as seating is limited. Tickets are $15. For more information, call producer Marlene May at 347-920-6399.
RHYTHM IN THE PARKS
Friday, June 28th from 7-9pm
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheatre at Tony Canale Park, Egg Harbor Township
The EHT Rhythm in the Parks Summer Concert Series kicks off next Friday, June 28th, as the Tidal Wave Band takes center stage.
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.
FOURTH FRIDAY AT NASHVILLE NORTH STUDIOS
Friday, June 28th from 6-8pm
210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood
Join Nashville North Studios for their monthly Fourth Friday showcase featuring a group exhibit “Island Life.” Margaret Leslie will present her solo exhibit, “The Pride of Ireland.” Free admission, light refreshments and live music by Dan Walsh and Company.
BEACHSTOCK 2019
Saturday, June 29th from 8am-10pm
Behind Margate Library between Granville & Huntington Ave.
The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party returns for a day of Tide, Tunes & Togetherness. Live music and entertainment will fill the beach all day featuring Reggae by Cheezy and the Crackers and Nikki Briar performing live. Enjoy delicious food, take part in surf and paddle lessons, face painting, lifeguard competitions, bonfires and more. Plus, sign up to participate in baggo and volleyball tournaments. No beach tags required. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit margatehasmore.com/beachstock.
ATLANTIC CITY EVENTS
NORTH BEACH BLOCK PARTY
Thursday, June 20th from 4-8pm
Absecon Lighthouse, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, MADE Chocolate Bar, Ocean Casino Resort, Resorts Casino & Hotel, Showboat Atlantic City, Steel Pier, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall and The Iron Room have united to spotlight the north end of the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The effort will kick off with a community-oriented Block Party outside of each participating entity on Thursday, June 20th followed by Music Row Mondays to kick off this Monday.
THE REVIVALISTS
Friday, June 21st at 8pm
Borgata Event Center
Tickets are $49
The Revivalists are a 7-piece rock band from New Orleans, founded in 2007. Their 2016 single “Wish I Knew You” reached number 1 on both the Adult Alternative Songs chart and the Alternative Songs chart. The Revivalists have amassed a sizeable following over the course of their tenure and concertgoers can look forward to hearing songs from all three of their critically-acclaimed albums.
AIR SUPPLY
Saturday, June 22nd at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $39
Air Supply are a soft rock duo consisting of English singer-songwriter and guitarist Graham Russell and Australian lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock. They had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight Top Ten hits in the early 1980s. Their album Lost in Love contained three US singles, including “Every Woman in the World” and “All Out of Love.”
TROPICANA FIREWORKS
Saturdays at 10pm
Join Tropicana for a dazzling fireworks show that will light up Atlantic City’s skies.
JERSEY BOYS
June 25th – July 21st
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets are $39
Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical and the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, the show follows the rise of four boys from Jersey who took the world by storm, and now they’re returning to the state where it all started.
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY FIREWORKS SHOWS
Thursday, June 27th at 9:30pm
Atlantic City Boardwalk between Hard Rock and Ocean Resort Casino
Last year, Atlantic City’s two newest properties, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Ocean Casino Resort, opened their doors within hours of each other. To commemorate one year open, the resorts will offer a collaborate firework show to celebrate with the public. The festivities will kick off the weekend of events on Thursday at 9:30pm. Visitors will be able to see the show throughout the North End of the city. Fireworks will be provided by The Gruccis.
VANS WARPED TOUR
Saturday, June 29th & Sunday, June 30th
Atlantic City Beach
Vans Warped Tour will bring together music and action sports to the beaches of Atlantic City. Fans will get to catch their favorite musical acts, watch demos from some of the top skaters, moto x and more. Ticket holders can access the event on the beach at One Atlantic. Visit vanswarpedtour.com for updated information.
MICHAEL MCDONALD & CHAKA KHAN
Saturday, June 29th at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $55
Legend of Soft Rock, Michael McDonald and Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan united for a nationwide co-headlining tour.
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.
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY
Friday, June 21st from 2-3:30pm
Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr.
Open to all ages. We’re kicking off summer reading at the EHT branch. Music Play Patrol will be performing a universe of sounds. It will be out-of-this-world fun with prizes and snacks..
YOGA FOR LIFE
Saturday, June 22nd at 9:45am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
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.
PLANET STICKER SCENES
Saturday, June 22nd at 1:30pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 5-11. Create a sticker-scene universe with planets, nebulae, comets and more. Discuss what interests you and your friends about outer space.
BLAST OFF INTO SUMMER
Monday, June 24th from 9:30am-5pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for all ages. Join us all day for fun activities to celebrate the beginning of our summer reading program, and don’t forget to grab your reading logs.
EATING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET
Monday, June 24th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Open to adults. Registration required. Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield representatives present tips on how to plan home meals and how to save money on food.
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.
HOW TO CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Tuesday, June 25th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Open to all ages. Registration requested. Work on various crochet projects. Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided.
FURRY BUDDIES
Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 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.
KID’S CONCERT
Saturday, June 29th at 10am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Suggested for ages 6-10. Meet acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeffery Folmer, artist of “Fire in the Night” (a top-ten album of the year record). Mr. Folmer has performed for audiences large and small, local and abroad, and now he will visit Ventnor Library for a wonderful family-friendly concert.
LEGO CLUB
Saturday, June 29th at 11am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Suggested for ages 5 and older. Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations.
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.
