YOGA CLASSES AT ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE
Thursdays at 6pm
31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Absecon Lighthouse will be open every day July through August from 10am-5pm, and Thursdays until 8pm, with the last climb ½ hour until closing. Adding to the excitement is Free Yoga on Thursdays instructed by the Orange Loop’s Leadership Studio. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat). Visit abseconlighthouse.org for more details.
MARGATE MOVIES ON THE BEACH
Thursdays at 8:30pm
Decatur Ave. & the Beach in front of Lucy the Elephant
Catch the Margate Wave every Thursday for free movie nights. This Thursday, July 25th, catch a screening of Lego 2. Don’t miss Bohemian Rhapsody next Thursday, August 1st. Pre-movie activities start at 8pm. Rain dates are Friday. Visit. margatehasmore.com for more details.
SMITHVILLE CAR CRUISE
Friday, July 26th 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.
BRIGANTINE YACHT CLUB ART BY THE BAY
Friday, July 26th from 6-9pm
1001 Bayshore Ave.
Learn about the Brigantine Yacht Club while enjoying the works of Kelly Lentz and Popo Flanigan. The event will include spectacular views, a food truck and Sunset Bar.
FOURTH FRIDAY AT NASHVILLE NORTH STUDIOS
Friday, July 26th from 6-8pm
210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood
Join Nashville North Studios for their midsummer opening reception, featuring solo artist Cheryl K. Harrigan and a group art exhibition, “Animal Kingdom,” highlighting the animals we have grown to admire and love. Music by Jeff Toth.
THE WAKE UP 2019
Saturday, July 27th from 9am-11pm
Lenape Park 753 Park Rd. Mays Landing
The Wake Up Project is hosting its annual Wakeboarding Competition and Food Truck Festival this Saturday. The Wake Up is a fully formated charity wakeboard competition for riders of all ages with plenty of games, food and family entertainment filling up the day in Lenape Park. Admission is Free, and this year their signature event will also be featuring a food truck festival highlighting some of South Jersey’s best vendors. More information is available at thewakeupp.com.
3RD ANNUAL CHIP MILLER SKATE FEST
Saturday, July 27th from 11am-3pm
Ocean City Skatepark 550 Asbury Ave.
Join the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation for their 80s Themed Skate Fest this weekend. Registration opens at 10am. The cost is $25. More information is available at chipmiller.org.
ESTELL MANOR PARK ORCHID WALK
Saturday, July 27th from 10am-1pm
109 Route 50
Join South Jersey Land & Water Trust on a guided walk where you’ll see many different orchid species. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area while observing several different kinds of orchids.
DOLLAR DOG DAY AT VFW POST 1963
Saturday, July 27th from 11am-2pm
301 JFK Blvd. Sea Isle City
VFW Post 1963 will host a Dollar Dog Day to raise funds in support of active duty U.S. military members and our veterans. During this family-friendly event, hot dogs, snacks and beverages will be on sale for $1 each, lawn games will be played (assisted by Girl Scout Troop 4102), plus everyone will have the opportunity to get their picture taken in an authentic military Jeep. For more information, please call the VFW at 609-263-1711.
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.
ATLANTIC CITY TACO FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 27th from 2-8pm & Sunday, July 28th from 2-7pm
Brighton Park at the Boardwalk 124 Park Place
The most anticipated food and entertainment festival of the year is taking place this weekend at Brighton Park. Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with a large variety of tacos, margaritas, games, live music and taco-themed fun. Over 75 varieties of tacos will be available along with dozens of Atlantic City restaurants, food trucks and eateries serving up a variety of tacos and other related food items. Visit tacofests.com for tickets and more information.
BRIGANTINE ELKS 12TH ANNUAL SEAFOOD FEST
Saturday, July 27th from 4-11pm
Brigantine Elks 400 W. Shore Dr.
Are you a seafood lover? Brigantine Elks will be the place to be this Saturday. Eat your fill and support the lodge charities. Open to the public; free admission. Children’s activities and music by Steve Moore & the Made in America Band.
LIVE MUSIC FROM CUBIZM/LESSIK AND LINCOLN & COHEN
Saturday, July 27th from 6-8:30pm
Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
CubiZm is a Philadelphia based band that has been playing throughout the Delaware Valley since 1996. Heidi Wolfson, Art Cohen and Steve Lessick bring acoustic and electric guitars, drums and vocal harmonies together in a way that showcases their original songs.
ATLANTIC CITY MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
Sundays at 8:15pm
Gardner’s Basin 800 N. New Hampshire Ave.
Catch a screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse either at Gardner’s Basin this Sunday or at Bartram Avenue (beach block) on Thursday, August 1st. Movie begins at dusk. We encourage you to bring a chair or blanket and your own snacks. More information is available at doatlanticcity.com/events/movies.aspx.
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.
GALLOWAY FAMILY CARNIVAL
Thursday, August 1st – Saturday, August 3rd from 6-10pm
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
It’s time for Galloway’s Annual Family Carnival, featuring rides, games and food. Thursday is Family Night featuring $20 unlimited ride wristbands. Friday and Saturday, unlimited rides are $30. Tickets will be available for purchase cash only. For more information, call Galloway Township Community Services at 609-241-0692.
WOOFSTOCK
Friday, August 2nd from 4-9pm & Saturday, August 3rd from 11am-6pm
Showboat Hotel 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Indulge yourself in everything Dogs, Art & Music. Browse dozens of vendors, enjoy awesome live music all weekend, grab some local grub and libations, and immerse yourself in all the things you love so much. Dogs are welcome, but asked that they are well behaved, leashed (no retractable leashes) and cleaned up after. Tickets are $7 for Friday, $10 Saturday or $15 for the weekend. VIP Passes are also available for purchase at $40. Visit woofstockac.com for more details.
ASHORE REALTY SAND CASTLE BUILDING COMPETITION
Saturday, August 3rd from 10am-4pm
14th Street Beach Brigantine
Registration opens at 9am and ends at Noon. More information is available at brigantinesandcastle.com.
BRIGANTINE FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 3rd from 12-8pm & Sunday, August 4th from 12-6pm
38th Street Beach
Brigantine has such a unique and fun history and has built a community around locals supporting locals. This event will feature local vendors, food establishments, and artists while honoring our beautiful beaches, along with live music, kids activities, games and more. Visit brigantinefoodtruckfest.com for more details.
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS
JAZZ ON THE BEACH
Thursdays at 7pm
Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Join the Chicken Bone Beach Heritage Foundation for their Jazz on the Beach summer concert this Thursday, July 25th, with a performance by the Charlie Sepulveda Sextet. Next Thursday, August 1st, don’t miss Helen Sung & “Sung with Words.”
SOMERS POINT BEACH CONCERTS
Fridays at 7pm
William Morrow Beach Bay and Higbee Ave.
Will Power, a tribute to Tower of Power performs with Dr. Phil & The Heart Attacks this Friday, July 26th. The multi Grammy-Award winning Phantom Blues Band and Quasimodo’s Bride hit the beach next Friday, August 2nd.
RHYTHM IN THE PARK
Fridays from 7-9pm
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheatre at Tony Canale Park, Egg Harbor Township
The EHT Rhythm in the Parks Summer Concert Series continues this Friday, July 19th as Jersey Jukebox performs vocal harmonies from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Next Friday, August 2nd, don’t miss Juicy as they perform all the hits from the 50s to today.
SEA ISLE CONCERTS AT EXCURSION PARK
Saturdays from 7:30-9:30pm
JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Don’t miss The FM Band as they the best party pop and rock songs this Saturday, July 27th.
ABSECON CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Sundays at 7pm
Heritage Park 699 Blenheim Ave.
The City of Absecon Concerts in the Park continues this Sunday, July 21st, with a performance from Motts Creek Pickers, playing the best classic rock and country music. Free admission. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Food will be available for purchase at the concession stand.
SOMERS POINT CHILDREN’S CONCERT SERIES
Mondays at 6:30pm
William Morrow Beach Bay and Higbee Ave.
Free and open to the public. Visit facebook.com/somerspoint for more information on this week’s concert.
MARDI GRAS AC
Wednesdays from 7-10:30pm
Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Don’t miss Mardi Gras AC this Wednesday, July 31st, as the multi Grammy Award winning Phantom Blues Band perform with Dr. Phil & The Heart Attacks. Next Wednesday August 7th, don’t miss New Orleans based Jam Band Galactic as they hit the stage with Quasimodo’s Bride.
ATLANTIC CITY EVENTS
SCOTTY MCCREEREY
Friday, July 26st at 8pm
Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort
Tickets start at $48
Country superstar and the winner of American Idol’s Season 10 takes the stage this Friday.
GLADYS KNIGHT
Friday, July 26st at 8pm
Borgata Event Center
Tickets start at $69
Seven-time Grammy Award winner Gladys Knight is known for the hits she recorded from the 60s to the 80s with her group Gladys Knight and the Pips. She has recorded two number-one Billboard Hot 100 singles, eleven number-one R&B singles and six number-one R&B albums.
AC COMEDY CLUB: SHULI EGAR
Saturday, July 27st at 7 & 9pm
The Claridge Hotel
Tickets start at $29
THE BEACH BOYS
Saturday, July 27st at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $38
Led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, The Beach Boys are continuing the legacy of the iconic American band. They play an astoundingly busy schedule of concerts, averaging 150 shows a year, ranging from sundrenched summer festivals to gala New Year’s celebrations and special events across the globe.
CHRIS ISAAK
Saturday, July 27st at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $44.50
Chris Isaak has been a Grammy nominated recording artist, songwriter and actor for more than 34 years. It’s been 30 years since the release of his breakout song “Wicked Games” and the song remains one of the most covered songs in music. Isaak’s 12th studio album, First Comes the Night, was released in 2015 to much critical acclaim. He is currently recording a new studio album in Nashville.
ROB THOMAS
Saturday, July 27st at 9pm
Borgata Event Center
Tickets start at $73.50
Rob Thomas is best known as the lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, hits like Lonely No More and This is How a Heart Breaks and featured on Santana three time Grammy winning hit, Smooth.
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
Saturday, July 27st at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $49
Kenny Wayne Shepherd has released several studio albums and experienced significant commercial success as a blues artist. From 1995 on, Shepherd took seven singles into the Top 10 and holds the record for the longest-running album on the Billboard Blues Chart with “Trouble is…”
KIRK FRANKLIN
Saturday, July 27st at 9pm
Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars
Tickets start at $36
American gospel musician, singer and songwriter Kirk Franklin is bringing his Long Live Tour to Atlantic City. Joining Franklin on tour is special guest, Koryn Hawthorne.
FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS
Friday, August 2nd & Saturday, August 3rd at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $40
Frankie Valli is an American singer and actor, known as the frontman of The Four Seasons beginning in 1960. He is known for his unusually powerful head voice, with twenty-nine Top 40 hits under The Four Seasons and nine as a solo artist.
FARMERS MARKETS
ATLANTIC CITY FRESH MARKET
Saturdays from 1-5pm
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
Fresh Markets delivers a highly curated series of farmers and makers markets to the Jersey Shore and beyond. Visit atlanticcityfresh.com for more details.
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.
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. Come support your local farmers and businesses.
LINWOOD SUMMER POP-UP MARKET
Saturday, July 27th from 5-8pm
Central Square 199 New Rd.
Spend a very special Saturday evening in Linwood with local produce, food, homemade goods, entertainment and more.
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.
OCEAN CITY FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays from 8am-1pm
Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds Corner of 6th St. and Asbury Ave.
SEA ISLE CITY FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays from 8am-1pm
Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
VENTNOR CITY FARMERS MARKET
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
Holy Trinity Parish Atlantic and Newport Avenues
Visit facebook.com/ventnorcityfarmersmarket for updates.
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. Learn and practice your craft in a fun, welcome environment.
FAMILY FUN MOVIE FRIDAY
Friday, July 26th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested ages 6-16. Enjoy a different children’s film each Friday afternoon. Light refreshments provided. Please advise staff of any food allergies.
YOGA FOR LIFE
Saturday, July 27th at 9:45am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel.
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.
PIZZA AND FAMILY MOVIE: SPACE COWBOYS
Saturday, July 27th at 12pm
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Open to all ages. Registration requested. Have a slice of pizza, popcorn and watch a PG-13 space adventure.
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.
MOSAIC PICTURE FRAMES
Saturday, July 27th at 1:30pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 3-11; younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration requested. Bring your favorite photo and put it in a colorful, fun frame that you make yourself
READ AND PLAY BABY STORYTIME
Mondays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr.
Suggested for ages 6 months – 2 years and their parents. Registration required.
SUMMER CRAFTS
Mondays and Wednesdays at 1pm
Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr.
Suggested for ages 5 and older. Registration required. Children and their guardians are invited to enjoy creating a weekly summer craft.
GRIEF/LOSS SUPPORT GROUP (RELATED TO ADDICTION)
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 through August 26th. 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.
Scratch at the Library
Tuesday, July 30th at 12pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 9-13. Registration required.
LEGO CLUB
Tuesdays from 3-5pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 6 and older. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination.
A Universe of Movies Film Series
TUESDAYS AT 5PM
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Suggested for adults and interested teens. Celebrate our galactic summer reading theme with a collection of modern and classic science fiction titles and out-of-this-world documentaries.
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.
ADULT CRAFT: BEACH CANDLE HOLDER
Wednesday, July 31st at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Open to adults. Registration requested. Create a seashell and sand wine glass candle holder.
WELCOME WARRIORS
THURSDAYS 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.
FURRY BUDDIES
Tuesday, August 6th 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.
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.
RELIGION
NJ YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 7004 Ridge Rd. Egg Harbor Township
School Blessing and Orientation Day is on Sunday, September 8th. Classes begin September 22nd. Registration forms are available for all youth ages 3-18 years. For more information, please visit holytrinityeggharbor.com.
NJ YOUTH GREEK LANGUAGE
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 7004 Ridge Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Classes begin September 10th, 11th and 16th and will be held Monday – Wednesday afternoons. Registration forms are available for all youth to join our Greek School classes starting September through June. For more information, please visit holytrinityeggharbor.com.
COMMUNITY IS WELCOME AT
BETH ISRAEL’S BEACH SERVICES
Friday, July 26 and Friday, August 16, 2019
(Northfield, N.J.) –Beth Israel of Northfield will hold Friday night worship services on the Huntington Avenue beach in Margate, N.J. on Friday, July 26 and on Friday, August 16 at 5:30 p.m. (The August date will be a service with Temple Emanuel of Cherry Hill, N.J.)
Bring your own beach chair, come in your flip-flops and dip your toes in the sand as you chant the familiar Shabbat melodies led by Rabbi David M. Weis and Cantor Larisa Averbakh. The community is welcome and all are encouraged to join in.
The beach service is an annual tradition at Congregation Beth Israel, which was the first area congregation to offer a service at the beach.The Huntington Avenue beach is located behind the Margate Library. The beach service is an annual tradition at Congregation Beth Israel, which was the first area congregation to offer a service at the beach.The Huntington Avenue beach is located behind the Margate Library.
In the event of inclement weather, services will be held at Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield, N.J. For more information, call (609) 641-3600 or email bethisrael@cbinorthfield.org.
