Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival
Friday, June 4th & Saturday,
June 5th
Bader Field
The Atlantic City Beer & Music Fest is on, celebrating 16 years of craft beer. Over 120 breweries will be featured, with live performances by Knuckle Puck, Less Than Jake, Face to Face, The Early November, Pronoun, Concrete Castles and many others. The festival will be held in the 1.3 million square foot outdoor setting of Bader Field with sessions on Friday from 8pm-12am and Saturday from 12-4pm & 6-10pm. All attendees must be 21 or older to attend the festival. Visit acbeerfest.com for more information.
Ventnor Summer Beach Jam
Saturday, June 5th from 5-9pm
Newport Avenue Beach
Join the City of Ventnor for Live music behind the Ventnor Library and Cultural Center. The venue is on the beach and features a playground. Live music begins at 6pm with food and crafts ready to serve you at 5pm. This week, enjoy live music by country rock band One for the Road.
Le Tour de Downbeach Family Bike Ride
Sunday, June 6th at 10am
Newport Ave. & the Boardwalk, Ventnor
Le Tour de Downbeach 12th Anniversary family friendly bike ride is next Sunday (rain date June 13th). Get your posy together for a morning of fun. The family friendly 14 mile bicycle tour begins each year in Ventnor riding down the boardwalk through Atlantic City, a police escort through Margate and Longport, ending with a barbecue at Tomatoes’ restaurant on Amherst Ave. in Margate. Registration begins at 9:30am.
Paddle for a Cause
Saturday, June 12th at 8am
Dorset & Burke Ave. Ski Beach, Ventnor
The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation presents the 13th Annual Paddle for a Cause. This is an all day event with food, live music, beer garden, fun and vendors. This years event will be held at a new location at Ski Beach in Ventnor. New divisions have been added, including a 22.1 mile around-the-island, Team SUPsquatch, 6 mile short course and 1 mile kids race. Visit thedrcf.org for registration information.
“Brutus” Flounder & Bluefish Tournament
Saturday, June 12th at Daybreak
The 23rd Annual “Brutus” Flounder & Bluefish tournament is on. This is a fundraiser for the Egg Harbor Township Elks Lodge 2563 and Somers Point AMVETS Post 911 supporting veterans and handicapped children’s charities. The tournament will feature $1100 in cash prizes ($500 for 1st) and many non-cash prizes. A free awards banquet will be held at the Elks Lodge at the end of the event. For more information, or to request a registration form, please e-mail BrutusBoy6665@aol.com. Registration forms can also be picked up in the Somers Point/Ocean City area and local bait and tackle shops and local businesses.
Ocean City Restaurant Week
June 14th – 19th
Enjoy Fixed Price Specials at participating Ocean City Restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and special treats for the whole family. Visit eatinocnj.com for a list of participating restaurants and specialty shops. Presented by the Ocean City Restaurant Association.
Galloway Movie in the Park
Friday, June 4th at 7:30pm
Galloway Township Municipal Complex 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd
Rain date June 5th. Masks required while not seated. Please bring your own snacks & drinks as well as your blankets and chairs.
EHT Historical Society Flea Market
Saturday, June 5th from 8am-2pm
6647 W. Jersey Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Visit gehthsmuseum.org for more information
Holy Trinity Drive-Thru Festival
Friday, June 4th – Sunday, June 6th
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 7004 Ridge Ave. EHT
Holy Trinity is looking forward to welcoming you, again this year, for our 2021 June Festival. Rain or shine, come and enjoy delicious Greek food you crave, and prepared with the love of our Holy Trinity family. The event will be held Friday from 4-9pm, Saturday from 11am-8pm and Sunday from 11:30am-8pm. For your convenience online ordering is available at holytrinityfestival.com.
Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company’s Annual Chicken BBQ
Sunday, June 6th from 12-6pm
70 Tuckahoe Rd. Dorothy
This year, the 64th Annual Chicken BBQ and Chinese Auction will be a take-out event with advance ticket sales only; there will be no tickets for sale at the event. You can purchase tickets through the Eventbrite link at facebook.com/DorothyVolunteerFireCompany0
Senior Dance Society
Tuesdays from 7:30-10pm
Somers Point Fire Co. #1 437 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Dancers and music lovers are invited to the Senior Dance Society this Tuesday. Enjoy a live musical duo, social dancing and line dancing. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Admission is $10. Open to singles and couples. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Farmers Markets
Ventnor City Farmers Markets
Fridays from 8:30am-12pm
Atlantic & Newport Avenues
Learn more at facebook.com/Ventnorcityfarmersmarket.
Brigantine Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8am-12pm
Brigantine Community School Parking Lot at Sheridan Blvd.
Learn more at facebook.com/brigantinefarmersmarket.
Scullville Market
Sundays from 10am-1pm
Scullville Vol. Fire Company 1708 Somers Point-Mays Landing Rd. EHT
Support local businesses and purchase fresh local produce and artisanal items. The Scullville Market operates on Sundays through June 27th. Visit Scullville Auxiliary on Facebook or email aux@scullvillefire.org for more information.
Art
Second Friday at Noyes Arts Garage
Friday, June 11th from 6-8pm
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
During Second Fridays, we gather to celebrate the openings of our newest galleries. We look forward to seeing you there. Visit artsgarageac.com for more information.
SSM Watercolor Painting Class
Sunday, June 13th from 3-5pm
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Beginners and explorers of all ages welcome. Join Stephanie Segal Miller Art as she leads the class through different techniques to create one of a kind paintings. $30 per class (+5$5 if you need materials). Includes FREE parking in the attached Wave Garage. Visit artsgarageac.com for more information.
Kids
Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs Annual Fishing Challenge
Saturday, June 5th from 10am-12pm
EHT Nature Reserve
Join us for a fun day of fishing and prizes at the EHT Nature Reserve. The goal of this program is to redirect youth from the temptation of drugs, alcohol and tobacco by engaging in socially positive activities like fishing, learning the value of clean water and supporting community service by doing stream clean ups and tree plantings. Prizes will be given for biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish. This program is open to anyone under the age of 20. Hosted by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife along with the EHT Recreation and the EHT Municipal Alliance.
Tech
Tech Drop-In
Wednesday, June 2nd from 3:30-6pm
Got a tech issue? Setting up a new device? Interested in accessing Digital Library materials? Let Ocean City Library help. Our librarian Kyle can assist you. Set up an appointment on our website to receive FREE tech help by the 2nd-floor reference desk. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Health and Wellness
Summer Yoga in Longport
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30am
Longport Borough Hall 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Classes begin June 10th and will be held in-person at the gazebos behind Borough Hall and will be live streamed. Registration is required and spots are limited. Please call 609-487-7403 to register.
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