ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Friday, January 10th – Sunday, January 12th
Showboat Hotel Atlantic City 801 Boardwalk
The Country’s Most Complete Motorcycle Show returns to Showboat Hotel Atlantic City, featuring hundreds of bikes, new motorcycles, PowerSports, road and off-road ATVs and more. Meet celebrity guests, check out their vendors, SwapMeet, tattoo event and vintage, custom and antique bike show. Plus, enjoy a full bar and live music throughout the weekend. The show will be held Friday from 12-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday from 10am-6pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and kids 10-15 for $10. Children under ten admitted free. Discounted tickets offered for active military and first responders. For more information, visit internationalmotorcycleshow.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AND SALE
Now – February 24th
Atlantic County Historical Society 907 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Four local artists, Lynn Wood, Kevin Little, Steve Jasiecki and Lori Jo Jamieson, will have their works on display at the Atlantic County Historical Society Museum. Regular museum hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 10am-3:30pm. Free parking is located behind the museum.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Fridays from 7-10pm
Enlightened Café 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.
ACAA PATRON OF THE ARTS
Saturday, January 11th from 6-9pm
American Legion Post 28 560 New Jersey Ave. Absecon
Join the Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance for an evening of art, music, food and wine as they kick off a new year of supporting and promoting the arts in Absecon. Local and regional artists will be on display and light fare and wine will be provided, with acoustic music by Don Farrar.
LINWOOD COUNTRY CLUB BRIDAL SHOW
Sunday, January 12th from 12-4pm
500 Shore Rd. Linwood
Alongside vendors in every wedding category from photographers, florists, hair stylists, makeup artists, wedding dress boutiques and hotels, the Bridal Show will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and champagne, door prizes, makeup demonstrations, venue tours and more. You can view more information and register online at lccbridalshow.com. The cost is free if you register in advance.
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.
SHABBAT SHIR MLK SERVICE
Friday, January 17th at 5:30pm
Beth Israel 2501 Shore Rd. Northfield
The community is invited for an evening of worship and song in celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Choir and clergy from local places of worship will take part in the Kabbalat Shabbat service. The evening will begin with a wine and cheese reception at 5:30pm, followed by a service at 6pm led by Rabbi David M. Weis. Members of the Stockton Oratorio Society and Unitarian Unniversalist Congregation will join the Beth Israel choir in song.
PATCONG CREEK WINTER LUNCHEON & SILENT AUCTION
Saturday, January 18th from 12-4pm
Greate Bay Country Club 901 Somers Point-Mays Landing Rd. Somers Point
Join the Patcong Creek Foundation for their fourth annual Winter Luncheon and Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit the Patcong Creek Foundation. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children. For tickets and more information, visit assaultonpatcongcreek.com.
MLK NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE IN OCEAN CITY
Monday, January 20th from 9am-12pm
Stainton Senior Center at Ocean City Community Center 1735 Simpson Ave.
Volunteers are invited to join others nationwide to honor Dr. King’s contributions. In Ocean City, citizens are asked to participate in a citywide cleanup. Sign-up and supply distribution will take place at the Harry S. Stainton Senior Center at 17th and Simpson Ave. For more information, call 609-399-6111.
MLK DAY OF SERVICE BEACH CLEANUP
Monday, January 20th from 10am-1pm
Join Surfrider Foundation South Jersey for their first Beach Cleanup of the year. We are collaborating with Stockton University on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service for this annual community service event. Gloves, trash grabbers, 5 gallon buckets and bags will be provided. You are welcome to BYOBucket, gloves, etc. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Closed-toed shoes or rubber rain boots are recommended. Visit facebook.com/surfrider.southjersey for more details and location.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CEREMONY AND SOUL FOOD LUNCH
Monday, January 20th from 12-2pm
Hughes Performing Arts Center at Ocean City High School
This event will bring the community together to remember Dr. King through words, song and dance. After the program, everyone is invited to a free soul food dinner in the high school cafeteria. Donations will be accepted and benefit OCNJ CARE. The ceremony will be held at the Hughes Performing Arts Center, and the entrance is on the beach block of 6th Street.
ATLANTIC CITY EVENTS
TOP RANK: HART VS. SMITH
Saturday, January 11th at 6:30pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $25
Jesse Hart and Joe Smith Jr. are set to clash in a Light Heavyweight showdown.
CLAUDIA OSHRY: THE DIRTY JEANS TOUR
Saturday, January 11th at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $39
Influential creator, entertainer, social media personality, and stand-up comedian Claudia Oshry, who created the breakout Instagram account, @girlwithnojob, brings her “Dirty Jeans” Tour to Tropicana.
ROB SCHNEIDER
Saturday, January 11th at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $29
SNL star Rob Schneider is coming to Atlantic City. A household name and a bone-fide comedy star, Schneider is the star of the Netflix docu-series ‘Real Rob’, which focuses on the day-to-day hijinks of Rob’s life.
TOM COTTER
January 13th-16th
Howie Mandell Comedy Club at Hard Rock
Tickets are $20
Comedian Tom Cotter has taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7 of America’s Got Talent. Tom was the first comedian ever to be a finalist on the show.
SOUNDS OF PHILADELPHIA
Saturday, January 18th at 8pm
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $59
Featuring Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics, Harold Melvin’s Bluenotes, and The Manhattans.
LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS
Saturday, January 18th at 8pm
Superstar Theater at Resorts
Tickets start at $35
Little Anthony & The Imperials were inducted into the 2009 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have sold over 50 million records worldwide. Little Anthony is known for his powerful voice and amazing vocal range.
ALL STARS OF HIP HOP
Sunday, January 19th at 7pm
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets are $52
On the stage for the first time to celebrate their 10 year anniversary for the All Stars of Hip Hop concert in Atlantic City is: Krs One, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Eric B. and Rakim. Also, Mc Lyte, Kool Moe Dee, Sugarhill Gang and the Furious Five, Dana Dane, Monie Love, Tracey Lee and many more.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
EAT, COOK AND BE HEALTHY
Fridays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township
Open to adults. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey presents a “cook-smart” workshop. Learn basic cooking and nutritional skills in a series of six classes. Registration required.
TEEN DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
Saturdays from 9:30am-5pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township
Open to teens and young adults. Run your own Dungeons & Dragons game with supplies and snacks provided by the library.
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.
SNOWMAN CRAFT
Saturday, January 11th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Open to children ages 4-8. Registration requested. Celebrate winter by making a snowman to display at home.
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.
LEGO CLUB
Saturday, January 11th from 2-4pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 6 and older. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something and share with other engineers. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination and fun.
YU-GI-OH FUN
Saturday, January 11th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Open to children ages 7-10. Registration requested. Bring your own Yu-Gi-Oh cards and we’ll play some rounds of the game.
GATHERING WOOL
Tuesdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome.
LIGHTHOUSES OF NEW JERSEY
Tuesday, January 14th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Open to all ages. This informative presentation on New Jersey Lighthouses will surely brighten your day, presented by Marilyn Dunning and Alan Jacobson of the New Jersey Lighthouse Society.
YOUNG ADULT STRESS RELIEF GROUP
Tuesdays at 4:30pm
Stockton Campus Center Meeting Room 2 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway
Students, non-students and “Twenty-Somethings” meet every Tuesday at Stockton University. Topics include common young adult issues, stress management, family problems, roommate issues and more. There is no cost to attend. Provided by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County in partnership with The Wellness Center at Stockton University. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or e-mail jangelini@mahnj.org.
FURRY BUDDIES
Tuesday, January 14th 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.
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP
Thursdays at 10am
AtlantiCare Behavioral Health 120 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton
This peer-led group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness/recovery as well as discussion of relationships and other related topics. For more information, call 609-652-3800.
GREEN THURSDAYS
Thursdays from 10:30am-12pm
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Open to all. Registration requested. Enjoy powerful, environmental films during our weekly green series of documentaries. Juice and snacks will be provided.
WELCOME WARRIORS
Thursdays at 6pm
Stockton University Academic Spine Building, F-Wing Corridor 101 Vera King Farris Dr. 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.
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.
EMPOWER THE CAREGIVER RESOURCE FAIR
Thursday, January 23rd from 12-3pm
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Representatives from a variety of agencies, organizations and non-profits will provide information to caregivers of persons of any age, youth to seniors. Point people for specific areas, including disabilities, mental health and age-related illnesses will answer questions about programs and resources. This program is offered by the Cape Atlantic Caregivers Coalition. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 301 or e-mail mschweer@mhanj.org.
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.
Bus Trips
PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
Thursday, March 5th
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point invites you to join our bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show “Riviera Holiday” on Thursday, March 5th. The bus departs at 9am from the Somers Point K-Mart parking lot and leaving Philadelphia at 3pm. $70 includes comfort bus transportation, driver tip and general admission ticket. Seats are limited. For more information, call Betty at 609-927-9374, Cheryl at 267-882-8355 or e-mail cmcg306@yahoo.com.
