Hamilton Mall’s Got Talent
Thursdays at 6pm
4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Join Hamilton Mall every Thursday and sign up to compete against other contestants or take a seat in the audience and prepare to be blown away by the incredible talent. Visit HamiltonMallsGotTalent.com to sign up.
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
Thursday & Friday 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, August 15th, catch a screening of Aquaman. Don’t miss Bohemian Rhapsody this Friday, August 16th. It’s Classic Movie Night next Thursday, August 22nd featuring Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Pre-movie activities start at 8pm. Rain dates are Friday. Visit. margatehasmore.com for more details.
South Jersey RV Show
Friday, August 16th – Sunday, August 18th
Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Shop a huge selection of brands and models all in one place with deals you won’t find anywhere else. Entre is free with a canned food donation to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. The RV Show runs this Friday from 12-6pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday from 11am-5pm.
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.
Guts & Glory 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, August 18th at 8:30am
Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center 1735 Simpson Ave.
Join the Guts & Glory 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Registration opens at 7am. Visit https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ocean-city-guts-glory-5k-runwalkto register or for more details.
Atlantic City Movie Under the Stars
Sundays at 8:15pm
Gardner’s Basin 800 N. New Hampshire Ave.
Catch a screening of Incredibles 2 either at Gardner’s Basin this Sunday or at Bartram Avenue (beach block) on Thursday, August 15th. 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.
Patcong Creek Community Night
Tuesday, August 20th at 7pm
Seashore Science Center 599 Marks Rd. Somers Point
Fred Akers, Administrator of the Great Egg Harbor River Council and Watershed Association, will show and tell about the many aspects of the Patcong Creek Watershed from its headwaters in Egg Harbor Township down to where it becomes a National Park west of the Garden State Parkway. Fred’s presentation will include land uses in the watershed, water quality, historical plants of interest and the Patcong Creek Osprey Colony.
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.
2019 Atlantic City Airshow
Wednesday, August 21st from 11am-4pm
Join Atlantic City for their 17th Annual Thunder Over the Boardwalk, this year featuring the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights, Royal Air Force Red Arrows, as well as the GEICO Skytypers and the Miss GEICO Offshore Race Team. Don’t forget to catch Practice Day next Tuesday, August 20th, with a loose schedule of acts from approximately 11am-3pm, as they circle and soar above Atlantic City.
Smithville Car Cruise
Friday, August 23rd 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.
Mays Landing Heritage Tours
Saturday, August 24th at 9:30am
War Memorial Park Fountain Main Street
Join the Hamilton Historical Society for a 90 Minute Guided Walking Tour of Historic Mays Landing. Adults are $10, Students $5. For reservations, please call 609-837-2121.
Farmers Markets
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.
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.
Free Outdoor Concerts
Jazz on the Beach
Thursdays at 7pm
Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Join the Harvey Mason Sextet at the Jazz on the Beach summer concert this Thursday, August 15th. Don’t miss Matthew Whitaker Quartet performing Next Thursday, August 22nd.
Somers Point Beach Concerts
Fridays at 7pm
William Morrow Beach Bay and Higbee Ave.
New Orleans brass rock and Led Zeppelin tribute band Bonerama hits the beach next Friday, August 16th. On Friday, August 22nd, celebrate Woodstock’s 50th Anniversary with an amazing tribute to Jimi Hendrix performed by one of the greatest guitar players of all time, Stanley Jordan, supported by The Hawkins Road Coconutz Supergroup.
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, August 16th as The Remedy Band plays the best Classic Rock n’ Roll and Oldies from the 60s through the 90s. Next Friday, August 23rd, don’t miss The Rhythm Wranglers performing new and classic country songs.
Atlantic City Boardwalk Summer Concert Series
Friday and Sunday at 7pm
Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Weekends this summer at Kennedy Plaza will be alive with three-day music, food and fun events. This Friday night, check out Atlantic City based reggae rock band Sensamotion, and don’t miss Eric Clapton tribute band Bell Bottom Blues this Sunday, August 18th. All shows are free to attend.
Sea Isle Concerts at Excursion Park
Saturdays from 7:30-9:30pm
JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Don’t miss Philly Blue Soul this Saturday, August 17th.
Ventnor Summer Beach Jam
Sunday, August 18th from 6:30-8:30pm
Newport Avenue Beach
Come out and let The Liberi, rock and reggae band, provide the soundtrack to your Sunday night.
Northfield Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays at 7pm
Birch Grove Park 1675 Burton Ave.
Join Northfield for a night of music under the stars this Tuesday, August 20th, with a performance from the Cumberland County College Band. Don’t miss the John Walter Band next Tuesday, August 27th.
Mardi Gras AC
Wednesdays from 7-10:30pm
Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Mardi Gras AC continues this Wednesday, August 21st, as blues singer-songwriter Johnny Sansone hits the stage.Next Wednesday August 28th, don’t miss Remember Jones as they present a classic soul review tribute to Queen, Joe Cocker and Leon Russell, supported by The Weeklings.
Atlantic City Events
America
Friday, August 16th at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $55
Formed in 1970, America has been famous for their close vocal harmonies and light acoustic folk rock sound. Their best known tunes, Ventura Highway, Tin Man and Sister Golden Hair were cornerstones of 1970s Top 40 and FM rock radio. Today, this Grammy Award-winning band is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.
Atlantic City Blues Brothers
Saturday, August 17th at 7pm
Boardwalk Showroom at The Claridge
Tickets start at $20
The Blues Brothers Night of Soul bring blues & soul together in a rockin’ hit the roof celebration including all the hits like Soul Man, Sweet Home Chicago, Everybody Needs Somebody to Love and many more. The show also features a different guest artist from the Atlantic City and New York City jazz community.
Tropicana Fireworks
Saturdays at 10pm
Join Tropicana on the boardwalk every Saturday night for a dazzling show that will light up Atlantic City’s skies.
Billy Ray Cyrus
Tuesday, August 20th at 8pm
Borgata Event Center
Tickets start at $25
Your “achy-breaky heart” will be healed as multi-platinum selling recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus comes to Atlantic City. Cyrus’ first album debuted on the Billboard album charts at number one, and would stay there for 17 weeks in 1992, making him one of the most talked-about people in America.
International Winefest
Friday, August 23rd & Saturday, August 24th from 7-10pm
Golden Nugget
Tickets start at $49
Take a trip around the world with wine. On Friday night, enjoy a summer evening under the stars with delicious international wines, live jazz music, award-winning cuisine and French champaigne. Saturday is the Grand Tasting. Enjoy sampling wines from around the world including Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and more. This is truly an international wine experience.
Boyz II Men
Friday, August 23rd at 8pm
Borgata Event Center
Tickets start at $49
Best known for their emotional ballads and a capella harmonies, Philadelphia’s own Boyz II Men holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. The trio is comprised of baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman.
Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love
Saturday, August 24th at 8pm
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $20
Celebrate the music and the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock with Glen Burtnik.
Community Events
Women’s Wellness Group
Thursday, August 15th at 12:30pm
Mud Girls Studio 10 N. Mississippi Ave. Atlantic City
This peer-led group meets twice monthly to discuss self-care, coping strategies, common stresses, family/relationships and other topics. Parking available on Georgia Ave. behind St. Michael’s Church. No cost to attend. For more information, call the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at 609-652-3800.
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.
Last Blast Off End of Summer Party
Friday, August 16th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Open to all who completed Summer Reading Program requirements. Registration required. Galactic celebration for the end of your summer reading featuring an ice cream party. Please advise staff of any food allergies.
The Starry Night: Movie and Pizza Party
Saturday, August 17th from 10am-5pm
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Open to all ages. Registration requested. Celebrate artist Vincent van Gogh by watching the visual film masterpiece Loving Vincent at 10am. Join us for pizza & help put together a mural of The Starry Night starting at 1pm. Advise library staff of any food allergies.
Card Making Classes
Saturday, August 17th from 10am-12pm
Estell Manor Park 109 Route 50, Mays Landing
Join Atlantic County Friends of the Park and make six handmade cards, 2 each of 3 designs. All the pre-cut materials, supplies, tools and instructions will be provided by Lori Pinto to help you create your handmade cards. No experience is necessary. Open to anyone ages 15 years and older. Fee is $18. Contact Lori at lori@lollypoppaper.com for more information and to register.
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.
LEGO Club
Saturday, August 17th 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.
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.
Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 17th at 12-3pm
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave.
Celebrate going back to school with Inland Family Success Center. Bring your whole family out for some fun activities and yummy snacks. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Pre-Registration is Required. Please call 609-569-0376 for more information.
Love & Peace Poetry Slam
Saturday, August 17th from 1:30-3:30pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to adults. Come together during this celebration of the Summer of Love by sharing your original poems about peace and love in a spoken-word forum. Poems must not contain inappropriate content.
Community Workday at Hope Farm NJ
Saturday, August 17th from 3-5pm
600 S. Odessa Ave. Egg Harbor City
Join Hope Farm NJ for their monthly Community Workday. Meet new people, get your hands dirty, and help us grow our sustainable community. This is a public event open to anyone who would like to volunteer their energy, skills and presence. Stay afterwards for a donation based Tai Chi class with Patrick Reese.
Space Camp Moony Mondays
Monday, August 19th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Suggested for ages 7-10. Join us as we celebrate our summer reading theme with fun, space-themed crafts. Make something unique, even out of this world.
Healthy Eating Workshop
Monday, August 18th at 1pm
The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County 4 E. Jimme Leeds Rd. Suite 8, Galloway
Tips on mindful eating that can inspire new habits and renew the appreciation of food and cooking will be offered at this workshop. Each week, a healthy recipe is prepared for participants to taste. The presenter is Naida Burgess, who earned a degree in Nutrition and Food Science. There is no cost to attend, but an RSVP is required. For more information, please contact Carolyn at 609-652-3800 ext. 303 or e-mail cquinn@mhanj.org.
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.
Mind, Body & Soul: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Tuesday, August 20th from 1:30-3pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to adults. Join in a relaxing afternoon discussing some of your favorite books. Light snacks will be served. Please advise staff of any food allergies.
A Universe of Movies Film Series
Tuesday, August 20th 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.
Furry Buddies
Tuesday, August 20th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to Freedom, Erin and Cody, therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children.
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
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.
Rotary Club Summertime Meetings
Thursday, August 22nd at 7am
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House 2112 Asbury Ave. Ocean City
The Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township meets this Thursday at 7am. Visiting Rotarians here at the Jersey Shore are encouraged to attend. Walk-ins are welcome for Rotary meetings this summer. For more information, visit facebook.com/oceancityuppertownshiprotary or contact President Jim Chadwick at 609-827-4670.
Yoga for Life
Saturday, August 24th 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.
DIY Storytime
Tuesday, August 27th at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Go into our picture book stacks with Miss Debbie and choose some books you’d like her to read to you.
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.
