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Arts & Entertainment

  • •June 3, 2026

    Beach Haven Library Welcomes NJ Agricultural Expert

    The Beach Haven Public Library presents “We Grew It Here,” a program on agriculture in New Jersey, on Thursday, June 11 at 1 p.m.

  • •June 3, 2026

    Man of Many Skills Turns From Fixing Smiles to Sewing Bespoke Bags

    New this season at Art and Décor At Surf City are elegantly upcycled bags handcrafted from used sails by artisan Jim Silverman. The lifelong boatman, racing enthusiast, avid cyclist and now-retired…

  • •June 3, 2026

    No Dead Air in Their Element at Joe Pop’s

    Calling themselves “South Jersey’s newest rockstars,” the young artists of No Dead Air proved they’re worthy of the “rock star” title at Joe Pop’s Shore Bar with a set full of electric solos, some…

  • •June 3, 2026

    All LIFF Fans Should Take in at Least One Shorts Block

    The Lighthouse International Film Festival will be screening scores of short films this year.

  • •June 3, 2026

    Albert Music Hall Has Special Outlaw Country Show

    Outlaw country music will take center stage at Albert Music Hall in Waretown on Saturday, June 13, during a special themed evening celebrating the genre’s rebellious spirit and storytelling…

  • •June 3, 2026

    STAC Will Offer a Saturday Night Entertainment Series This Autumn

    The Stafford Township Arts Center has announced “Saturdays in Stafford,” a Fall 2026 Saturday-night entertainment series presenting live music or comedy at 8 o’clock.

  • •June 3, 2026

    Beach Haven Plans Yard Sale Day

    Do you live in Beach Haven and have household items you don’t need but are in good condition? Then you can feel free to participate in the borough’s town-wide yard sale on Saturday, June 13 from 7…

  • •June 3, 2026

    Support K9s at Brewed With Honor Fundraiser June 13

    Sip for a cause – and meet local K9s Jager, Rogue and Zero – at the Brewed With Honor fundraiser at Manafirkin Brewing Co. in Manahawkin from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Tickets are $25…

  • •June 3, 2026

    Art Notes, June 3

    Explore With Ease: On Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library presents “Passport to the Arts,” a kid-friendly community art workshop and…

  • •June 3, 2026

    Meet ‘Dungeon Crawler’ Author Online

    Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, will chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles, during a virtual author talk on Thursday, June 11 at 7…

  • •June 1, 2026

    Doobie Brothers, Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute Shows at STAC

    The Stafford Township Art Center’s shows this week are both tribute acts.

  • •May 30, 2026

    Special Events Galore at 2026 Lighthouse International Film Festival

    Of course the Lighthouse International Film Festival is centered around films, scores of them, be it feature-length narratives, feature-length documentaries, surf features, New School/Parsons films…

  • •May 29, 2026

    Barnegat High School Hosts Music, Arts Event

    About 1,500 pieces of artwork created by Barnegat Township School District’s young virtuosos in preschool through 12th grade will be on display at the fifth annual One Barnegat Music and Arts…

  • •May 28, 2026

    MET Chorus Artists Performance Honors Veterans, Those Lost in Service

    Rapturous applause and a standing ovation concluded a special evening at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences on Monday, May 25 as the MET Chorus Artists celebrated Memorial Day…

  • •May 28, 2026

    Find Beach Read Bargains at Library Sale

    Get set for the summer with a new beach read – or maybe a few – during the Little Egg Harbor library branch’s weeklong book sale. The sale starts at noon on Saturday, June 6 and will continue until…

  • •May 28, 2026

    Art Notes, May 27

    Made for Walkin’: Beach Haven’s eighth annual Art Walk is Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fine arts and crafts festival along Bay Avenue from Pearl Street to Eighth Street offers 65…

  • •May 28, 2026

    Katfish Lucy

    STYLE: Jam, rock, funk, reggae, dub, blues

  • •May 28, 2026

    Dave Jones

    STYLE: Acoustic covers of feel-good classic rock

  • •May 27, 2026

    Surflight’s ‘A Grand Night for Singing’ Perfectly Performed

    The first thing about Surflight Theatre’s current musical, “A Grand Night for Singing,” is this – the cast consisting of Danny Crowe, Taylor Hilt Mitchell, Ashley Nicole Martin, Melanie Becker and…

  • •May 27, 2026

    Stealing Savanah Steals the Spotlight at Bird & Betty’s

    While the notorious “Beach Haven bubble” didn’t prevail this Memorial Day weekend, the Bird & Betty’s bubble certainly did. Under the neon lights in the club, it hardly mattered that the hyped-up…

  • •May 27, 2026

    Celebrate America’s 250th With Tuckerton Historical Society

    As the entire country is gearing up for its 250th anniversary, the Tuckerton Historical Society will host its own early celebration on Saturday, June 6, featuring a historical presentation on the…

  • •May 27, 2026

    Flea Market Promises Sunshine No Matter What Mother Nature Decides

    The kickoff to summer on the Island was cold and soggy, whetting the appetite more for the arrival of the solstice and the days beyond. Good news: It’s arriving sooner rather than later in Surf City…

  • •May 27, 2026

    Voices for Water to Highlight Local Artists, Support Clean Water Access

    Pinelands Regional High School students and the Tuckerton music community are joining forces for a special fundraising event to support clean water access worldwide.

  • •May 27, 2026

    Singer Leaves Impression on Barnegat Officials

    As Barnegat Township’s deputy mayor, Fred Rubenstein was invited to attend a Black History Month program at the Four Seasons at Mirage. The event featured a young singer, Sierra Brockington-Gray.

  • •May 27, 2026

    Matt Pietrucha

    STYLE: Classic rock, classic country, current country

  • •May 27, 2026

    HopSauce Set to Spice Things Up in Beach Haven

    Things are about to heat up in Beach Haven as the HopSauce Festival, a daylong celebration of craft beer and all things spicy, returns on Saturday, June 13. Set to a unique soundtrack of original…

  • •May 27, 2026

    Maritime Museum Announces New Displays, Summer Activities

    Beginning Monday, June 1, the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free; a donation is suggested.

  • •May 27, 2026

    Island Stores Highlighting Importance of Reading, Shopping Locally

    When picturing quintessential summer scenes, one can usually conjure up images of children building sandcastles and beachgoers riding waves on their surfboards.

  • •May 27, 2026

    ‘Breakfast 5K’ Run/Walk on June 7 Benefits LBT PBA 373

    Register now to run or walk for a good cause – and a good meal – on Sunday, June 7. The annual “Breakfast 5K,” which takes participants down Beach Avenue in Long Beach Township, benefits Long Beach…

  • •May 27, 2026

    Variety Is Big at St. Mary Academy Summer Camps

    Summer camps are a popular choice for parents of younger children, and now is the time to get registered. Fortunately, St. Mary Academy still has options for parents in Stafford Township and beyond.

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