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Arts & Entertainment

  • •November 24, 2021

    Quakers Present Legendary Mandolinist in Virtual Concert

    The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will present a virtual concert featuring mandolinist Jacob Jolliff on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.

  • •November 24, 2021

    Holiday Shows Among Exciting Events Lighting Up the Grunin Center

    ’Tis the season! The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has a spectacular lineup of holiday performances, and other exciting events, scheduled through the end of 2021.…

  • •November 24, 2021

    Have ‘Christmas With the King’ Dec. 6

    The Ocean County Library will present “Elvistory: Christmas with The King” on Monday, Dec. 6 at the Toms River branch at 7 p.m.

  • •November 24, 2021

    Alborada Brings Christmas With a Spanish Flair

    The Ocean County Library will host a live performance by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at the main branch in Toms River, located at 101 Washington St.

  • •November 24, 2021

    Dive Into YA With A.S. King Dec. 9

    Multiple award-winning author A.S. King will take part in the Ocean County Library’s “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual program on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. The discussion series aims…

  • •November 24, 2021

    ‘A Christmas Carol: The Broadway Musical’ at STAC Dec. 3, 4 and 5

    “A Christmas Carol: The Broadway Musical” will be performed at the Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5.

  • •November 22, 2021

    Fisherman’s Cottage Will Make Holiday Debut for Tours

    On Saturday, Nov. 27, the LBI Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven will feature a first-time public preview of its Fisherman’s Cottage from noon to 4 p.m.

  • •November 18, 2021

    Hops Versus Wine Settled Over Fine Dining at Tuckers Tavern

    This Friday, Nov. 19, Tuckers Tavern in Beach Haven is dishing out a four-course dinner for the true connoisseurs, pairing each course with a wine and beer.

  • •November 17, 2021

    Art Notes Nov. 17

    Pop-Up and Shop: The Union Market and Gallery, at 220 West Main St. in Tuckerton, is hosting an outdoor holiday artisans market on Nov. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find fire pits, s’mores, carolers and…

  • •November 17, 2021

    Reserve Tickets for Nutcracker Ballet at Stockton PAC

    The Atlantic City Ballet will perform the “The Nutcracker” at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, on Dec. 10 and 11.

  • •November 17, 2021

    Free Turkey Dinners for Local Zip From VFW Post

    VFW Post #12173, located in the Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor area, will be providing Thanksgiving meals to families or individuals who are homebound, unable to prepare a meal, or in financial need.

  • •November 17, 2021

    Autumn Artisans’ Festivus Market at Tree of Life

    Relax, mingle, snack and shop, all in a tranquil outdoor setting. The sixth annual Autumn Artisans’ Festivus Market is this Saturday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (rain date Nov. 21) at the…

  • •November 17, 2021

    6-Mile Trek With Your Dog at Bass River State Forest

    Join volunteer and master naturalist Kathy Gardiner for another fun-filled trek with your furry pal on Saturday, Nov. 20 – this time it’s the start of the BATONA Trail, off Stage Road in Bass River…

  • •November 17, 2021

    Beefsteak Dinner a Pre-Holiday Feast at St. Francis

    Yes, the poster does say “all you can eat” filet mignon. In this year of returning to once-interrupted traditions, the 44th annual Beefsteak Dinner is a “go” Dec. 3 at St. Francis Center in Brant…

  • •November 17, 2021

    Surflight Presenting Both Giuseppe Verdi and Buddy Holly

    What, you may wonder, could Italian opera and nascent rock ’n’ roll possibly have in common? The answer to that question is Surflight Theatre this coming week.

  • •November 17, 2021

    Santa Loves Baseball and Breakfast

    Have a ball with Santa during a breakfast fundraiser for the Pinelands Youth Jersey Shore Baseball Association on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the New Gretna Firehouse, 5 North Maple Rd. in…

  • •November 17, 2021

    Miniature Floral Arrangements at LBI Branch Library

    Through Nov. 30, the Garden Club of LBI will show “Marvelous Miniatures” on display at Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City.

  • •November 17, 2021

    Stafford ‘Friends’ Plan Bazaar, Dinner Theater Trip

    Looking to buy some holiday-related items without going to a big store? The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library will hold a fall bazaar on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20…

  • •November 17, 2021

    Tune in for Livestream of Jazz Lobsters Big Band at Grunin Center

    The Jazz Lobsters Big Band will demonstrate that swing is still king when it returns to the main stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College at 3 p.m. on Sunday…

  • •November 17, 2021

    Surf City Painter Gwenn Seemel Participates in Artists Sunday

    The international campaign known as Artists Sunday, on Nov. 28, is sandwiched between Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday – right in the middle of the long weekend that heralds the annual…

  • •November 12, 2021

    Live Theater Is Back in 2021

    Theaters across the country, even on Broadway, were dark during the 2020 holiday season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beach Haven’s Surflight Theatre was an exception.

  • •November 12, 2021

    Visit Santa’s Viking Christmas Village

    At Viking Village in Barnegat Light, the grand appearance of Santa is surrounded by festivity every year on the Saturday right after Thanksgiving. This year, be there to watch for Santa at 1 p.m.…

  • •November 12, 2021

    Ye Olde Christmas in Tuckerton

    Santa Claus is coming to town on Sunday, Dec. 5 and will be in the former borough hall, 140 East Main St. in Tuckerton, from 3 to 5 p.m. Santa’s village will be created inside while outside, behind…

  • •November 12, 2021

    Holiday Market, Small Biz Saturday Shopping Event at LBIF

    The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences will hold its annual Holiday Market in the Main Gallery from Nov. 20 through Dec. 5.

  • •November 12, 2021

    Barnegat Holding Outdoor Decoration Contest

    The Barnegat Township Recreation Department is telling businesses and homeowners to dig out their holiday lights, blowups, reindeer and decorations as the department is holding a decorating contest.

  • •November 12, 2021

    Run, Walk, Try to Beat Biggy at Mini Golf – All for a Great Cause

    Since 1995, the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean has done a lot of great work to support local food pantries, including several student/school operated food pantries, as it assists residents with…

  • •November 12, 2021

    Tuckerton Seaport’s Twelve Days of Christmas

    Join the Tuckerton Seaport for the 12 Days of Christmas – a new event designed to get families in the holiday spirit.

  • •November 12, 2021

    Stafford Municipal Complex Lights Up With Holiday Cheer

    Stafford Township will hold its annual tree lighting ceremony at town hall on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.

  • •November 12, 2021

    Santa Arrives By Boat in Barnegat Light for Tree Lighting

    Santa’s arrival by boat is one of the sights that sets Barnegat Light apart.

  • •November 12, 2021

    Small Business Saturday at Union Market a Seasonal Hot Spot

    The Union Market and Gallery’s Small Business Saturday event on Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. features handmade products by independent artisans, live music by solo acoustic guitarist-singer Fourth…

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