Arts & Entertainment

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•February 25, 2026

Science Saturdays Return With Feb. 28 Virtual Talk

The Long Beach Island Foundation’s Science Saturday lectures return this winter, both in person and online, with a focus on local sustainability and the issues shaping our shore community.

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•February 25, 2026

Public Health Awareness Competition Open to Ocean County Students

Students throughout Ocean County are invited to participate in an annual public health awareness art competition, with a chance to win prizes and recognition from the board of health. The contest –…

By Victoria Ford•February 25, 2026

Scope Out Nuptial Necessities at LBIF’s Wedding Vendor Showcase

Couples planning their big day are invited to meet local vendors and explore a scenic coastal venue during the upcoming Preferred Wedding Vendor Showcase at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the…

By Eric Englund•February 25, 2026

Lines on the Pines Rolls Into Stockton

Lines on the Pines returns to Stockton University on Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual event celebrating Pinelands culture takes place at the campus center, located at 101 Vera King…

By Victoria Ford•February 25, 2026

Art Notes, Feb. 25

Choice Cuts: On Tuesday, March 10, 5 to 8 p.m., join Cheryl Syminink of C-Glass Studio for a fun and creative evening of designing and creating a fused glass nightlight at Reynolds Garden Shop in…

By Rick Mellerup•February 24, 2026

Southern Regional’s ‘Shrek’ Easy on the Eyes and Ears; Difficult to Produce

Many, many people have seen the 2001 Dreamworks Animation film “Shrek,” loosely based on a 1990 children’s picture book by William Steig. The original film became a huge box office hit that spawned…

By Eric Englund•February 20, 2026

Albert Hall Will Be Wearin’ Green at Concert

The spirit of the Emerald Isle will come alive on Saturday, March 7, as the Albert Music Hall, Wells Mills Road (Route 532) in Waretown hosts its annual Irish show.

By David Biggy•February 19, 2026

Southern Regional Theater Crew Conquers Dragon as ‘Shrek’ Looms

Within the realm of theater production, there always seems to be an element of the catchphrase “figure it out” lurking around. A lot needs to happen behind the scenes to make the production go, and…

By Victoria Ford•February 19, 2026

Canonical Works Revisited in Fabulous Fakes Exhibition

What does “fake” mean in the context of Pine Shores Art Association’s annual Fabulous Fakes exhibition? It means remembering and relearning the lessons of the masters. It’s art history made new.

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•February 19, 2026

Inaugural Chili Cook-Off Spices Up the Winter Season on LBI

It was Saturday night, and throughout Long Beach Island, a few local chefs were heading to bed with visions of chili peppers dancing in their heads. For on Sunday, Feb. 15, the St. Francis Community…

By Victoria Ford•February 18, 2026

Art Notes, Feb. 18

Save the Dates: Li’l Monsters Art, founded by Jamie Jarka, has announced its summer 2026 lineup of weekly art classes at Firefly Gallery in Surf City.

By Pattie McIntyre•February 18, 2026

Beach Haven’s Favorite Holiday

By Rick Mellerup•February 18, 2026

Many Chances to See All of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films Before Academy Awards Celebration

The 98th Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, March 16. As usual, the Lighthouse International Film Society will give folks a chance to see all of the nominated short films before the big night.

By Eric Englund•February 18, 2026

America Legion Holding Blood Drive

The John Wesley Taylor American Legion Post, located at 499 North Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat Township, will host a blood drive on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

By Rick Mellerup•February 17, 2026

Producer of ‘Late Nite Catechism’ Franchise Brings Show Back Home at Grunin Center

The play “’Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3” will be performed at 3 p.m on Saturday, Feb. 21 on Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts’ main stage.

By Rick Mellerup•February 17, 2026

Motown Lives at Stockton Performing Arts Center on Feb. 20

The Stockton Performing Arts Center will present a show titled “Forever Motown: So Good for the Soul” on its main stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb 20.

By Rick Mellerup•February 17, 2026

Philadelphia-Based Composer and Pianist to Take Main Stage at Grunin Center

The first Friday Afternoon Recital performance of 2026 at Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts is set for 2 p.m. on Feb. 20 when pianist Alexander Timofeev will take the main stage.

By Eric Englund•February 13, 2026

Seniors Can Meet New Friends

Are you a senior looking to expand your social circle? Find potential new friends and acquaintances through “Speed Friending for Seniors” on Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m..

By Emma Desiderio•February 12, 2026

Fill February With Creative Endeavors at Seaport

There’s something about the brutal cold, dark days of winter that sparks a desire to create and keep your hands busy with hobbies. Now that Punxsutawney Phil has delivered the bad news, it may be…

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•February 11, 2026

LBI Health Department Hosts Free Heart Health Screenings

Mark American Heart Month by receiving a free heart health screening from the Long Beach Island Health Department in February. “Early detection saves lives,” the department emphasizes.

By Eric Englund•February 11, 2026

Smithsonian Is Topic of OCL Virtual Talk

Tom D. Crouch, Smithsonian curator emeritus and author of Smithson’s Gamble: The Smithsonian Institution in American Life, 1836-1906, presents a virtual discussion at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 by the…

By David Biggy•February 11, 2026

Southern Regional’s Future Educators Offer Parents a Night Out

Maybe you didn’t want to get caught up in the Valentine’s Day bustle but still want to have an evening together with someone special. That’s OK – a group of Southern Regional High School students has…

By Eric Englund•February 11, 2026

Lacey Library Temporarily Closed

The Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library will be closed from Saturday, Feb. 14 until Monday Feb. 23 for a carpet and tiling project.

By Eric Englund•February 11, 2026

Go Bargain Book Shopping at Island Library

Looking for a great new read on a budget? Then stop by the “big book sale” coming to the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and Feb. 28…

By Victoria Ford•February 11, 2026

Art Notes, Feb. 11

Consumed: Artist Brighid Nolan of The Small Town Studio has announced she will launch a new series this summer, to feature local small businesses.

By Rick Mellerup•February 10, 2026

Grunin Center to Celebrate Jane Austen on Valentine’s Day

The Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College is celebrating Valentine’s Day at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 with a British flair by presenting a show titled “The Jane Austen Playlist: Love…

By Rick Mellerup•February 9, 2026

Newfoundland Dogs: Gentle Giants Adored by Local Families

St. Bernard dogs got their name and fame because of their Alpine rescues in the Great St. Bernard Pass, which connects Switzerland and northern Italy, when monks bred them and trained them as rescue…

By Eric Englund•February 5, 2026

Compassion Café Hitting the STAC Stage

Compassion Café in Beach Haven launches its sixth season with “Be Our Guest” on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin.

By Emma Desiderio•February 5, 2026

Show Off Skills at Cornhole Tournament

Toss for a cause at Family Promise of the Jersey Shore’s cornhole tournament at Calvary Baptist Church on Friday, Feb. 20.

By Emma Desiderio•February 5, 2026

Spend February Fridays Enjoying Films

Beat the bitter cold this month with a cozy movie night at the Boathouse, Tuckerton’s 40-seat nonprofit microcinema. Located at 242 South Green St., the theater will show double features every Friday…