Atlantic City
Atlantic City Restaurant Week
March 8th – 13th
Enjoy three-course, pre-fixe meals at more than 70 restaurants in and around the Atlantic City region. Meals consist of appetizer, entrée, dessert and restaurants who host a variety of cuisines from Asian to American, Italian to Latin and everything in between. For more information, visit acrestaurantweek.com.
Kegs & Eggs
Saturday, March 14th from 9am-1pm
Ocean Casino Resort
Before the Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, enjoy kegs + specialty breakfast sandwiches and live music at the world’s largest Topgolf Swing Suite. Festivities include traditional and specialty breakfast sandwiches, $3 beers, corn hole, pool, foosball and long drive contest and commemorate t-shirts available for purchase. Tickets are $17 and $20 on day of event and may be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.
Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 14th at 1pm
Atlantic City Boardwalk
On this day, March 14th, everyone is Irish. Break out your green and join us for the historic Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on the World Famous Atlantic City Boardwalk from Ocean Casino (Rhode Island Avenue) to Tropicana (Morris Avenue).
Watercolor Class with Stephanie Segal Miller
Sunday, March 15th at 3pm
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Beginners and explorers of all ages welcome. The cost is $30 per class (+$5 if you need materials) and includes free parking in the attached Wave Garage. Pre-register to reserve your spot at stephanie-segal-miller-art.square.site.
Brigantine
Brigantine St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 21st at 1pm
The Brigantine St. Patrick’s Day Parade will start at the St. Thomas parking lot on 7th Street South and will end at Veterans Memorial Park on 31st Street. The after party will be held at the Brigantine Elks Lodge at 400 W. Shore Drive featuring a cash bar, bagpipers and DJ Augie Doggie. The event is open to the public; tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
Downbeach
Open Mic Night
Friday, March 6th 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.
Twelve Tenacious Invasives
Tuesday, March 10th at 6pm
William H. Ross School Cafeteria 8103 Winchester Ave. Margate
The Margate City Recreation Department in conjunction with Sustainable Downbeach welcomes The Galloway Township Environmental Commission’s presentation of the film “Twelve Tenacious Invasives.” The film will provide participants expert guidance about personal plant selection, plants to avoid & plants that encourage butterflies and pollinators, which are critical to a healthy environment. A master gardner will be available for a questions and answer segment after the film. sustainabledownbeach@gmail.com.
Power Bowl: Cooking with Friends
Thursday, March 12th from 1-3pm
Jewish Community Center 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Participants will discover the latest healthy-living trends when they join ShopRite Dietitian Victoria Leach for an interactive demonstration. At the event, each person will create their own delicious power bowl using healthy food and ingredients provided by the Somers Point supermarket. In addition, Leach will share information about recent changes to the food labeling system. The cost is $5 for Village by the Shore members and Holocaust Survivors and $10 for non-members. RSVP is required for this program. For more information, contact Tina Serota at 609-822-1109 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Mainland
The Buffalo Soldiers
Monday, March 9th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Historical Society 907 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Atlantic County Historical Society invites you to our program discussing “The Buffalo Soldiers.” The Buffalo Soldiers were African American members of the US Army during the Civil War who served at remote outposts on the Western frontier. Their main charge was to protect Settlers as they moved west. Light refreshments will be served.
Senior Dance Society
Tuesdays from 7:30-10pm
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.
Ocean City
Market Madness
Saturday, March 7th from 10am-5pm
Flanders Hotel 719 E. 11th St. Ocean City
Ocean City Boardwalk and Downtown merchants team up to put on a one-day sale at the historic Flanders Hotel. The event includes discounts on favorite local merchandise, goods and attractions. Free parking. Food and drink available a la carte.
Sea Isle City
Sea Isle City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 14th at 3:30pm
Landis Ave. from 83rd – 63rd Streets
Sea Isle City will celebrate its rich Irish heritage and culture with a parade and the wearing of the green.
Concerts and Headliners
Rascal Flatts
Friday, March 6th at 9pm
Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort
Tickets start at $73
With seventeen Number One hits, over 23.4 million albums sold, 35 million digital downloads and 2.2 billion streams worldwide, time and success have only put Rascal Flatts closer to their core with expert musicianship, razor-sharp vocals and songs that have shaped lives, loves and the genre of country music itself.
Mike Tyson
Friday, March 6th at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $59
The one man show features the world’s most illustrious heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. The sports icon returns to the stage with real life untold stories, focusing on the ups and downs of his tumultuous and untimely triumphant, post-boxing life.
Grand Funk Railroad
Saturday, March 7th at 8pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $40
Top selling 70s’ American rock group, Grand Funk Railroad, is coming to Atlantic City to help you party down.
MAAC Basketball Championship
Tuesday, March 10th – Saturday, March 14th
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $10
Adam Sandler
Saturday, March 14th at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Adam Sandler brings his 100% Fresher Tour to Hard Rock Live with special guests.
Jay Mohr
Saturday, March 14th at 8pm
Sound Waves at Hard Rock
Tickets start at $24
Chelsea Handler
Saturday, March 14th at 8pm
Borgata Event Center
Tickets start at $49
Blood Sweat & Tears
Saturday, March 14th at 8pm
The Concert Venue at Harrah’s
Community
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays from 9:30am-5pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Dr.
Run your own Dungeons & Dragons game with supplies and snacks provided by the library.
Stories, Stay & Play
Saturdays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Brigantine 201 15th St. S
Support your child’s early literacy skills by hearing enjoyable stories, singing songs and making a quick craft. Suggested for ages 1 ½ to 3. Siblings welcome.
Aromatherapy Balm Jars
Saturday, March 7th from 1:30-3pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Registration requested. Create your own unique aromatic blends and transform them into soothing balms to help your mood and enhance your overall well-being. Open to adults.
LEGO Club
Saturday, March 7th from 2-4pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something and share with other engineers. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination and fun. Suggested for ages 6 and older.
Community Resource Fair
Monday, March 9th from 10am-2pm
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Join our team of resource and assistance experts, who will be here to offer answers to your questions. This event is no-cost to participants and all families living in Atlantic County. Pre-registration is required. Please call 609-569-0376 for more information.
Rutgers Master Gardners: Succulents 101
Tuesday, March 10th at 5:30pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
The Rutgers Master Gardners of Atlantic County will hold a presentation in the lobby of the Mays Landing branch about succulents, including the appropriate soil, water and light and how to propagate them. Open to all ages.
Furry Buddies
Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. 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. Suggested for ages 6-14.
Home Economics Series: ACCC Open Enrollment
Thursday, March 12th from 1-3pm
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Please join Inland Family Success Center for ACCC Open Enrollment. This event is no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Please call 609-569-0376 for more information.
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.
St. Paddy’s Day Sing-Along
Thursday, March 12th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
It’s a bit of craic at the library. Join us for a rousing evening of song and dance. Refreshments served. Registration requested.
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.
Irish Potatoes: Back by Popular Demand
Saturday, March 14th at 2pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Did you miss our Irish Potato workshop last year? Stop by for a sweet class and enjoy learning how to make these St. Paddy’s Day favorites.
Creative Clover Paint Night
Tuesday, March 17th from 5-6:30pm
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Come join us for a fun, guided paint night with our instructor Bernardino. This event is open to all families living in Atlantic County. Pre-registration is required. Call 609-569-0376 for more information.
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
Health and Wellness
Women’s Wellness Retreat
Sunday, March 8th from 8:30am-1pm
AtlantiCare LifeCenter 2500 English Creek Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Learn how to nurture your well-being with self care tips. Topics include mindfulness, yoga, makeup and skin care, self-defense, essential oils and more. Healthy brunch included. Registration required. Call 609-677-LIFE or stop by the main desk to reserve your spot. Members are $25; non-members are $30.
Grief and Loss Support Group
Mondays at 5pm
Mental Health Association of Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmy Leads Rd. Suite 8 Galloway
Individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction/substance use will meet 5pm Mondays, February 24th – March 30th. Facilitators of this group have been trained; in addition, they have firsthand, personal experience with similar loss. No cost to attend. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 310 or e-mail chhiola@mhanj.org.
NAMI Monthly Support Group Meeting
Monday, March 9th from 7-9pm
Unnited Methodist Church of Absecon 100 Pitney Rd.
National Association of Mental Illness Family Support Group meets on the second Monday of each month. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness for individuals and families affected by mental illness and co-occurring addiction disorders. Visit us on Facebook or at namiac.org for additional information or call Gail Dembin at 609-927-0215.
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. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or e-mail jangelini@mahnj.org.
Yoga for Recovery
Tuesday, March 10th at 7:30pm
The Leadership Studio 161 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City
Free yoga class focuses on wellness and community support in a clean, sober and stigma-free environment.
NAMI Free Educational Program
Wednesdays from 7-9pm
Unnited Methodist Church of Absecon 100 Pitney Rd.
Join the National Association of Mental Illness for a free family to family educational program for those coping with a loved one. Learn effective communication skills during times of crisis and stability. This class starts March 11th and runs for 8 weeks. Contact Abbie Katz at 215-327-7940 or e-mail abbieekatz@aol.com to register.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Wednesday, March 18th at 4:30pm
Seashore Gardens Living Center 22 W. Jimmy Leeds Rd. Galloway
Family members and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia are invited to a free Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting. This is an opportunity to learn about resources, find strategies for dealing with a loved one with memory loss, and meet others in similar circumstances. The meeting lasts an hour and includes complimentary refreshments. For more information, call 609-408-4848. The group meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
Bus Trips
Washington D.C. Old Town Trolley Tour
Thursday, April 2nd
The Hamilton Township Historical Society will host a bus trip to Washington, D.C. Our day will begin and end at Union Station, which is one of the most visited tourist attractions in D.C. Step aboard an Old Town Trolley with your all-day boarding pass, and sit back while the expert guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of our nation’s capital. This fully narrated two hour tour covers over 100 points of interest. The price of the trip is $110 per person and includes transportation, trolley boarding pass and driver tip. For more information, visit hamiltonhistorical.org, or contact Cheryl at 609-625-1598 or Carol at 609-837-2121.
Hudson Valley Historical Sites
Saturday, April 25th & Sunday, April 26th
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township, in conjunction with Pary and Bruce Tell, will host a two-day bus trip to historical sites along the Hudson Valley. Enjoy a visit to the Revolutionary War Headquarters of General Henry Knox and Horatio Gates on the west side of the Hudson River, the New Windsor Cantonment, the Olana House, Clermont Mansion and more. The price of the trip will be $245 per person (with an additional $55 if you’re rooming alone) and includes the bus, all meals (except for breakfast Saturday and dinner on the way home Sunday), the hotel and admission to all sites. Bus service will have departure points in Cape May Court House and Seaville. For more information, please contact Pary Tell at parytell@gmail.com, call 609-886-8577 or visit uppertwphistory.org.
