Arts & Entertainment
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•August 26, 2026
Barnegat Young Man’s Goal Is to Keep History Alive
Five years ago, the Barnegat Historical Society was in danger of folding. Its membership was aging out, and it was desperate for some new blood.
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•August 26, 2026
Free Senior Social Wellness Series Set for This Fall
Starting next month, the Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s Senior Success Program will host a free six-week wellness series for seniors. Ocean County residents ages 60-plus are invited to…
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•August 26, 2026
Tuckerton’s Summer Events See Success
It’s been a busy summer for Tuckerton’s borough council, organizations and businesses, and the work is paying off. From the borough’s annual free concert series to the chamber of commerce’s…
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•August 26, 2026
The Black Ties Supply Good Vibes at Bird & Betty’s
From the first note they played at Bird & Betty’s, the Black Ties set the tone for what would be a night of feel-good sing-along tunes that felt inspired by the Island itself.
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•August 26, 2026
Sign Up for Harvey Cedars Catboat Races
Harvey Cedars’ summer activities come to a traditional end with the annual catboat races on Sunday, Sept. 6 off Sunset Park.
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•August 26, 2026
Art Notes, Aug. 26
Minds in the Pines: Pine Shores Art Association invites artists of all skill levels to explore new creative techniques through ongoing classes and workshops at its Stafford and Tuckerton galleries.
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•August 26, 2026
Finding His Voice Through Song: Bobby Grey to Be Guest Vocalist With Chris Fritz
Lifetime Stafford Township resident and recent Southern Regional High School graduate Bobby Grey, who is 21 and was diagnosed with autism at age 3, will take the next step in his singing career…
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•August 26, 2026
Virtual Author Sharing Mexican Recipes
Join social media star Jenny Martinez as she talks about her debut cookbook, My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! Beautiful Flavors, Family Style, on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. in a virtual discussion…
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•August 26, 2026
Vacationers, Locals; Young, Old: On LBI, Anyone Can Be a Star
Long Beach Island is a place of traditions, from beach houses passed down through generations and vacations that unite families each year, to longstanding establishments that evoke nostalgia and…
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•August 26, 2026
All Aboard Jersey Shore Live Steam
The Woods of New Gretna Park is 65 acres of pine, oak and maple laden township-owned land in Bass River. Catty-corner to Allen’s Clam Bar, a narrow road, Oak Lane, leads travelers to a unique…
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•August 26, 2026
Wildflowers Dog Show Wins Again
A red carpet ran the length of the Bay Breeze Park Pavilion, and one by one, dogs walked it like celebrities. A Bernese mountain dog came down the runway with a wooden barrel strapped under its…
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•August 26, 2026
LBI Nightlife – Click to See Entertainment
Summer is almost over in LBI & it’s time to get out and experience our local watering holes to listen to your favorite tunes while supporting the local musicians before summer ends.
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•August 25, 2026
Surflight’s ‘1776’ a Joyful History Lesson
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, Surflight Theatre’s latest production not only spotlights the monumental mission the founding fathers undertook all those years ago but also…
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•August 25, 2026
Get a Giggle on at Surflight’s Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre’s next installment of Comedy Night is Friday, Aug. 28 starting at 8:30 p.m. at the Beach Haven venue, where headliner Chris Roach and opener Joe Pontillo take the crowd on a quest…
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•August 25, 2026
Hailey Brinnel to Bring Brass to LBIF
Renowned vocalist and trombonist Hailey Brinnel returns to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies on Sunday, Aug. 30. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m.…
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•August 24, 2026
Biggy Has His Hands Full With Trio of Island Police Chiefs
Sadly, I don’t have too many police officers challenging me at mini golf. In fact, the last time I played two of them was way back in 2020 during Season 2, when I sustained one of my 10 losses that…
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•August 20, 2026
Vote Online for Beach Haven Vacationers in ‘Favorite Couple’ Contest
Kimberly and Evan Morgan of New York City, summer visitors to Long Beach Island, have advanced from the group finals to the national quarterfinals of a Colossal.org contest called “America’s…
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•August 19, 2026
Eagles Tribute Band ‘Winslow’ to Perform Two Shows at Surflight
The Eagles are comfortably residing at the Sphere in Las Vegas until Jan. 23, 2027. Very comfortably indeed. As of Friday, available tickets for their Jan. 23 show ranged from $559 to $3,779 each.…
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•August 19, 2026
Ridgemont High
LINEUP: Thom Sacco, vocals; Tom “Cuz” Kozak, guitar; Rich Lancia, guitar; Keith Kozak, bass; Larry Town, keys; Tim O’Neill, drums.
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•August 19, 2026
Brother Pete Duo
LINEUP: Pete Gebhardt (Brother Pete), bass and vocals; Mikey K, guitar and vocals.
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•August 19, 2026
Families Make Memories at Inaugural Tuckerton Summerfest
It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos, traffic and heat of the busy summer months, especially living in the vacation-destination towns of Southern Ocean County. But at Tuckerton Summerfest…
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•August 19, 2026
Give Blood at American Legion Post
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, Aug. 23 from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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•August 19, 2026
History Lives on at Spray Beach Chapel
If you are attending a service at the Spray Beach Chapel in Spray Beach, your surroundings probably won’t seem much different than had you walked through the door when the non-denominational house…
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•August 19, 2026
The Art of Breaking the Page With Momo
The artist known as “Breaking the Page” is Maura Glines of Barnegat, or “Momo,” a longtime family nickname bestowed on her by her uncle.
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•August 19, 2026
Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Plan Annual Meeting
The Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association holds its annual membership meeting on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the High Point Firehouse.
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•August 19, 2026
Taxpayers Group Celebrates Summer at Joe Pop’s
There’s still plenty of summer left, both on the calendar and in real time since Labor Day falls late this year, and the Ship Bottom Taxpayers’ Association is embracing that.
