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Arts & Entertainment

  • •June 25, 2025

    Music for Peace Is Soulful Send-Off for Shanti Revolution

    At Shanti Revolution’s fifth annual Music for Peace festival, people drifted wherever the wind took them, using any and every medium to express themselves; they turned from artists into drummers…

  • •June 25, 2025

    Two Eagles Tribute Performances at Surflight on June 30

    Surflight Theatre will be hosting “Winslow,” a tribute to The Eagles, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday, June 30.

  • •June 25, 2025

    Bryan Hansen Band

    STYLE: A bluesy blend of funk, soul, rock and R&B.

  • •June 25, 2025

    Surflight’s ‘9 to 5, The Musical’ Is Flawed But Fun

    The audience at Surflight Theatre loved Surflight’s current musical, “9 To 5, The Musical” when I took in the Sunday matinee, and there were plenty of reasons to do so.

  • •June 25, 2025

    Shallow Green

    STYLE: Original progressive rock with modern influences.

  • •June 25, 2025

    Find Local Produce at Tuckerton Farmers Markets

    For Tuckerton residents seeking locally sourced produce, meats and baked goods, visit the Tuckerton Farmers Market. Starting Friday, June 27, the market will take place at The Union Market and…

  • •June 25, 2025

    Enjoy Free Summer Concerts in Tuckerton

    Friday nights are heating up in Tuckerton this summer. Starting July 11, Tuckerton’s Pride and Celebration Committee will host free concerts every Friday at the All Wars Memorial Ball Field, located…

  • •June 25, 2025

    Second Book in LBI Saga Now Available

    Author Joseph Mezlo’s novels, Long Beach Island: Those Who Dare and Long Beach Island: Those Who Strive cover LBI’s history from the days of the Native Americans, through major storms and events, up…

  • •June 25, 2025

    By Leaps and Bounds: Philly Band Jumper Takes Nardi’s

    The Philadelphia-based cover band Jumper got the crowd bouncing at Nardi’s Tavern in Haven Beach on Friday, June 21.

  • •June 25, 2025

    Ocean County Library Gears Up Summer Toiletries Drive

    In July, the Ocean County Library will be seeking donations of new, summer-themed toiletries and personal care items for children and teens in need.

  • •June 25, 2025

    Tickets for Surflight/Dinner Trip Available

    The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library announce tickets are now on sale for a trip to see “On Golden Pond” at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.…

  • •June 25, 2025

    A Look Into the Evolution of the Great White Shark

    The fearsome great white shark provides endless fascination and, for researchers, offers a glimpse into ancient marine history. Learn about its evolution during “Fishing for the Origins of the Great…

  • •June 24, 2025

    Harvey Cedars Plans Community Forum

    The Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners will hold an “Ask the Commissioners” community forum on Saturday, June 28 at 9 a.m. at the High Point Firehouse.

  • •June 23, 2025

    Learn About Ospreys at Beach Haven Library

    The Beach Haven Public Library hosts “Seeing Red: Engaging Future Generations in Osprey Conservation” on Friday, June 27 at 1 p.m.

  • •June 19, 2025

    Fest-goers Feel the Burn at 10th HopSauce

    While Saturday’s wind and light rain had a chilling effect, hot sauce and craft beer at Beach Haven’s 10th annual HopSauce Festival warmed patrons right up.

  • •June 19, 2025

    What’s New With Folk Songstress Valerie Vaughn

    Welcome summer on the solstice, this Saturday, June 21 at 1 p.m., with a free, interactive performance for all ages at the Tuckerton Seaport in celebration of the launch of “New Jersey’s Troubadour”…

  • •June 19, 2025

    Nothing Quite Like Spiders Making a Difference in Mini Golf

    Perhaps it’s time to consider Paul Lovas a golfing celebrity.

  • •June 18, 2025

    Tour Tuckerton Gardens, Support Student Scholarships

    Start the summer off strong with a stroll through Tuckerton’s gardens on Sunday, June 29 at a fundraiser for the Robert R. Suralik Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, which benefits Pinelands Regional…

  • •June 18, 2025

    Surflight Stages ‘9 to 5, The Musical’

    Surflight Theatre’s second musical of the 2025 season is “9 to 5, The Musical.”

  • •June 18, 2025

    The Pettis

    STYLE: Family-style acoustic covers of classic rock, yacht rock and popular hits from across decades. They welcome spontaneous song requests of all kinds.

  • •June 18, 2025

    Art Notes, June 18

    Abundant Beauty: Everyone is outdoors on LBI these days, including 15 artists at the Outdoor Living Garden Tour and Art Show on Thursday, June 19, according to the Garden Club of Long Beach Island…

  • •June 18, 2025

    Energy, Ambition Set Indie Band Innlet’s Shows Apart

    Between spurts of rain on a cloudy June day, young homegrown indie band Innlet showed Long Beach Island it’s undoubtedly going places. The band’s storytelling through lyricism, catchy guitar riffs…

  • •June 18, 2025

    Friends of the Island Library Plan Book Sale

    Need to stock up for your beach reads ? The Friends of the Island Library’s Big Book Sale takes place at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Friday and Saturday…

  • •June 18, 2025

    Get Reck’d This Summer

    Alex Reck is relatively new to the LBI music scene, but from the moment he stepped on stage at The Gateway for the first time on June 7, he was instantly in tune with the audience. Making quick jokes…

  • •June 18, 2025

    Children’s Program Combines Horticulture and Reading

    The Barnegat Community Garden will resume its summer “reading in the garden” program taking place Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning June 24 and ending on Aug. 26 at Meadow Edge Park, located at 550 East…

  • •June 18, 2025

    Summer Story Hour at Beach Haven Library

    The Beach Haven Public Library invites young children to participate in the summer reading program, which began this week and runs through Aug. 26. Each session begins at 11 a.m. and features…

  • •June 18, 2025

    Free New Jersey Symphony Outdoor Concert at Ocean County College June 24

    Enjoy a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites as the New Jersey Symphony plays a free concert under the evening sky on the Ocean County College main campus in Toms…

  • •June 18, 2025

    Sweethearts of Pines Show at Albert Hall

    On Saturday, June 21, the spotlight will shine on the women of Albert Music Hall in Waretown during the Sweethearts of the Jersey Pines Show, a special evening dedicated to honoring the incredible…

  • •June 18, 2025

    Surflight’s First Comedy Night of Season Set for June 23

    Surflight Theatre’s popular Comedy Night series will resume at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23.

  • •June 18, 2025

    Seaport Offers Family Fun at Summer Camp

    It’s that time of year again – school’s out for summer. For those looking for ways to keep the kids entertained and spend time with family, check out Tuckerton Seaport’s family-style summer camp next…

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