Events and Happenings

Multi-Day Events

The Fifth Annual New Work Weekend

▶ Saturday, February 18 & Sunday, February 19 at 3pm

Studio Space 112 Woodland Ave. Somers Point. enjoy eight 10 minute plays by local, regional, and national writers. Admission is $10 cash at the door, with Saturday performances being streamed online. For more information, call 323-793-2153 or visit http:// studiospacespnj.com.

Michael Pedicin Jazz Concert Series

▶ Sundays at 2pm Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave.

Join Ocean City Library for a special concert series with the Michael Pedicin Quartet. Sunday Feb. 19 features the music of Cannonball and Nat Adderley, and Sunday, Feb. 26 includes graphic artist and painter Michael McGarvey. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit oceancitylibrary.org.

Progressive Atlantic City Boat Show

▶ Wednesday, March 1 – Sunday, March 5

Atlantic City Convention Center 1 Convention blvd. Find the boat of your dreams and everything to go with it at the Progressive Atlantic City boat Show. See and shop hundreds of new boats and unbeatable assortments of marine gear. From luxury motor and sailing yachts to sport fishers, performance boats, inflatables and personal watercraft, there are boats for every lifestyle, activity and budget.

Open Wednesday-Friday Noon-8pm, Satur- day 10am-8pm, and Sunday 10am-6pm. More information at acboatshow.com.

New Jersey State High School Wrestling Championships

▶ Thursday, March 2 – Saturday, March 4

Jim Whelan boardwalk Hall 2301 boardwalk, Atlantic City

The state’s most decorated wrestlers will make their way to Atlantic City this March for the NJSIAA Individual State Wrestling Championships. With a state title on the line, attendees will cheer on their favorite high school stars as the mat is rolled out. The event will be held Thursday at 1pm, Friday at 9am and 6pm, and Saturday at 10am. Tickets available via the boardwalk Hall box office or Ticketmaster.

Thursday, February 16th

Piano Bar at the Gateway

▶ 7-9pm

2022 baltic Ave. Atlantic City

Featuring Michael McAssey, described as “one of cabaret’s most talented troubadours” by b roadway World and “the love child of robin Williams & Mae West, and the grandson of Mel Torme” according to NiteLife exchange. Tickets are available for $15. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information.

Friday, February 17th

CSCNJ Indoor Yard Sale

▶ 9am-1pm 700 New rd. Linwood

Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club is holding an Indoor yard Sale this Friday. Office supplies, filing cabinets, décor, art supplies, furniture, housewares, and more. The World-Famous Harlem Gospel Choir

▶ 7:30pm

Stockton Performing Arts Center 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway

Performing contemporary gospel with a touch of jazz and blues, The World-Famous Harlem Gospel Choir is synonymous with power vocals, glorious sound and infectious energy. For over two decades they have been America’s premier gospel choir and have toured the globe thrilling audiences with the inspirational power of black gospel music. Learn more and purchase tickets at http://stockton.edu/pac.

Saturday, February 18th

Nature & Environmental Family Fun Day

▶ 9:30am-12pm bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center 501 Atlantic Ave. Ocean City

The Ocean City environmental Commission will sponsor a free family-friendly Nature and environmental Fun Day in the Ocean City High School cafeteria. The event will include interactive education, zoo animals, crafts, games, a recycling activity and more. The lineup of participants include the Cape May County Zoo, Wetlands Institute, O.C. environmental Commission, OCHS Student environmental Association, and Ocean City Free Public Library. Other exhibitors include the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, Cape May County Municipal utilities Authority, and more. Admission is free.

Mike’s Seafood 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Autism

▶ 12pm excursion Park and the Promenade, Sea Isle City

Join Mike’s Seafood for the 15th Annual run/Walk for Autism. After the event, join in the huge heated tents at e xcursion Park for Live Music, an Awards Ceremony, Door-Prizes, and Magicians and Face Painting for the Kids; all while enjoying a large buffet consisting of bagels, Donuts, Pastries, Soft Pretzels, Fruit and Drinks. This Family Friendly event brings out over 4,000 runners and Walkers to Support Children with Disabilities. For questions, email polarbearrunwalk4autism@gmail.com or sign up online at www.polarbearrunwalkforautism.com.

Saturday Movie Matinee

▶ 2pm

Somers Point Library 801 Shore rd.

Stop by the library to enjoy a family-friendly, Saturday afternoon movie, of the title Gnomeo and Juliet. Guardians must remain present with children 9 and under. Program subject to change. Open to ages 4 and up. registration required by visiting the library or calling (609) 927-7113.

ARTeriors Baltic Avenue Closing Party

▶ 6-9pm

2022 baltic Ave. Atlantic City

Join Atlantic City Arts Foundation this Saturday for a Closing Party at ArTeriors b altic Avenue. We’ll celebrate the artists, volunteers, donors, and team that made this instillation possible. Food will be provided by Tony’s baltimore Grill, with live music by Twisted Livin’. Tickets include admission, food, and wine or soft drinks. Tickets and information are available at http://acaf.squarespace.com/ arteriors2022.

Monday, February 20th

Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour

▶ 1pm

Jim Whelan boardwalk Hall 2301 boardwalk, Atlantic City

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to boardwalk Hall with a game like never before. your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop

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