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Arts & Entertainment

  • •August 25, 2021

    Art Notes August 25

    End of Summer Show: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies holds its annual “Member, Student, Faculty Show” on Aug. 28 through Sept. 6.

  • •August 25, 2021

    The Suyat Band

    STYLE: Covers of hits from yesterday and today, described as reggae-pop fusion with Hawaiian flair.

  • •August 25, 2021

    Ship Bottom Fire Co. Block Party Is Back

    Back after missing 2020 due to COVID-19, the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co.’s annual Craft Beer and Food Truck Block Party is happening this weekend.

  • •August 25, 2021

    Ocean County Library Plans 9/11 Exhibit in September

    The Ocean County Library is participating in “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World,” a downloadable educational exhibition of the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing…

  • •August 25, 2021

    LBT Field Station Summer Programs Wrap Up Aug. 30

    Two events remain in August at the Long Beach Township Marine Education Field Station, located on the bay in Holgate.

  • •August 25, 2021

    Go Browsing at Barnegat Flea Market

    The Barnegat Historical Society will hold a flea and craft market on Saturday, Aug. 28, beginning at 8 a.m. at the public dock, 427 East Bay Ave.

  • •August 25, 2021

    Museum Craft Fair/Flea Market on Sept. 5

    The LBI Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven holds a flea market/craft fair on Sunday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walsh Field.

  • •August 19, 2021

    Surflight’s ‘Xanadu’ Is So Bad It Hurts So Good!

    “Xanadu,” now playing at Surflight Theatre, is a patched-up jalopy of a musical, one that could crash through a guard rail and over a cliff at any second. Amazingly, it instead provides a hilarious…

  • •August 19, 2021

    Bellarine’s ‘Colors in the Dark’ a Labor of Love for Manahawkin Playwright

    Bellarine Theatre Co. presents “Colors in the Dark,” its first production since 2019, this weekend at the Union Market and Gallery in Tuckerton. “Colors” is an original play written, directed and…

  • •August 18, 2021

    Taking the Challenge, McCabe Brings Derion Along for Another Mini Golfing Rodeo

    Fortunately for Jim McCabe, he’s been able to spend a lot of time this summer playing golf. But just as the summer began, after I gently nudged him during an interview for a story on his retirement…

  • •August 18, 2021

    Night Hike for Night Owls

    Join Bass River State Forest volunteer Master Naturalist Kathy G. on a guided, “almost full moon” hike and campfire on Saturday, Aug. 21.

  • •August 18, 2021

    Tweetspot

    @ShootMyShot215 (Aug. 17) #LBI yesss please!!! #waves #Longbeachisland I recommend this beach. Especially if you’re looking for great clear waters amazing sand and most importantly amazing relaxing…

  • •August 18, 2021

    Grandparents Day, Health Fair on Barnegat’s Agenda

    The Barnegat Township Recreation Department is planning a Grandparents Day and health fair/ COVID 19 vaccination clinic next month.

  • •August 18, 2021

    The Way Outs

    STYLE: Fresh and nostalgic jams, i.e. all the music that makes the party pop – complete with inflatable palm trees, flamingoes and pizza.

  • •August 18, 2021

    Pirates Day: New Location, Same Attractions

    Pirates re-enactment crews, live music and a vendor fair will be highlighted when the Barnegat-Waretown Chamber of Commerce and Barnegat Recreation Department hold Pirates Day Saturday, Sept. 11 from…

  • •August 18, 2021

    South on 9

    STYLE: A high-energy blend of classic rock, ’70s hits, ’80s pop and today’s party rock favorites – from The Beatles to Zac Brown, and Bon Jovi to Queen.

  • •August 18, 2021

    Fundraiser for Butch McCaffrey Benefits ALS Foundation

    All are invited to Buckalew’s Tavern on Sept. 19 from 2 to 7 p.m. to support Beach Haven local Butch McCaffrey of local classic rock band Garage Kept, who in May was diagnosed with Bulbar Palsy, a…

  • •August 18, 2021

    Fundraiser Focuses on Veteran Suicide Awareness

    In keeping with its tradition of actively supporting communities and raising funds for charitable causes, Barnegat American Legion Riders Post 232 is holding a two-part Veteran Suicide Awareness…

  • •August 18, 2021

    The Event Horizon

    STYLE: Hot hits delivered by a hand-selected band that spans rock, pop, country, dance and hip hop.

  • •August 18, 2021

    LBI Artists Open Studios for 15th Tour

    The LBI Artists Open Studio & Gallery Tour is a free, self-guided tour of Long Beach Island studios and galleries while artists demonstrate their process, engage with art lovers, and display and sell…

  • •August 18, 2021

    New Jersey’s ‘Bad Boy’ at Surflight Aug. 22

    Comedian Mike Marino will return to Surflight Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 and may be purchased online at surflight.org, by phone at 609-492-9477, or at the box office…

  • •August 18, 2021

    LBT Field Station’s End-of-August Schedule Full With Events

    Summer’s end may be in sight, but with half of August remaining, the Long Beach Township Marine Education Field Station still has plenty of events on the docket. Learn about oysters, ospreys and the…

  • •August 18, 2021

    American Legion Pig Roast Bash on Aug. 28

    American Legion Post 232 in Barnegat Township invites the public to an “End of Summer Blast Pig Roast” on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the post home on 499 North Main St. (Route 9). The rain date is Sunday…

  • •August 18, 2021

    Ocean County College Hosts Social Justice Series

    Last September, Ocean County College launched what was intended to be a one-year series of interactive events, films and lectures focused on social justice issues – all held virtually due to the…

  • •August 18, 2021

    Art Notes August 18

    End of Summer Show: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences holds its annual Member, Student, Faculty Show on Aug. 28 through Sept. 6. Two works from each artist will be accepted on…

  • •August 18, 2021

    Hits Galore at Surflight’s Ronstadt Revue

    Linda Ronstadt is coming to Surflight Theatre on Monday, Aug. 23. She’ll be performing two shows with her band, at 5:30 and 8 p.m.

  • •August 18, 2021

    Tour Life Returns; Talking Dreads Burn Down the House; FirkStock Honors Summer of Love

    Hoards of jam enthusiasts spent the weekend getting tuned up in Atlantic City during the three-night Phish run, each evening show sandwiched between pre- and post-performances offering a rich variety…

  • •August 17, 2021

    Meet ‘Don’t Get Mad’ Duology Author Aug. 26

    The Ocean County Library will welcome acclaimed horror-suspense novelist Gretchen McNeil to its “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual discussion series on Thursday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. The…

  • •August 17, 2021

    Namaaaste Beach Baby Goat Yoga Helps Lower Stress, Raise Energetic Vibrations

    A group of vacationers from Rockland County who were staying in Surf City had their first goat yoga experience at Veterans Memorial Park in Beach Haven on Friday morning. Did they achieve a higher…

  • •August 16, 2021

    ‘Shark Night’ Aug. 19 at LBI Historical Museum

    The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven will hold a “shark night” on Thursday, Aug. 19.

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