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Thursday, May 21
Avalon, Movie Night at the Library, independent and foreign films, 7 p.m., Free Public Library, 235 32nd St., "The Pope's Toilet," a drama from Uruguay (English subtitles), for ages 17 and older. Call 609-967-7155.
Friday, May 22
Atlantic City, "And They Marched On: Atlantic City Veterans, A Photograph Exhibit," opening ceremony 10 a.m. to noon, at All Wars Memorial Building, 1510 Adriatic Ave., guest speakers begin at 11 a.m. Call 609-345-2269, ext. 3062.
Wildwood, Annual International Kite Festival, May 22-25, on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue and in Wildwoods Convention Center, kite flying demonstrations, fighter kite battles, competitions, vendors, workshops, free kite lessons; Nite Kite Fly on the beach 9 p.m. May 22. 800-992-9732.
Saturday, May 23
Cape May Court House, Reds-Whites-and Blues Art Festival and Event, noon to 5 p.m., at Natali Vineyards Old World Farm Winery, 221 Route 47 North (Delsea Drive), local artists with art for sale, food vendors, winery tour, family activities, live music concert by Frank Bey, admission $5 per car, includes wine samples. Call 609-972-7318 or www.natalivineyards.com.
Egg Harbor Township, The Antique Appraisal Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., presented by the Egg Harbor Township 300th Anniversary Committee, at the EHT Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave., $10 admission includes two appraisals. Contact 609-645-2219 or 609-927-9096 or EHT300TH@AOL.COM.
Newfield, Family Fun Night, 6:30 p.m., at The Purple Penguin Ice Cream and More, 1008 Harding Highway, children's activities, music, food, bring a chair or blanket, sponsored by Forest Grove Fire Co. Call 609-697-4731.
Sunday, May 24
Atlantic City, Unlocking of the Ocean, a traditional Memorial Day weekend event, at noon at Beach Patrol headquarters, South Carolina Avenue and the beach, watch as the resort's mayor and Miss Atlantic City symbolically unlock the ocean for the summer season.
Stone Harbor, 10th Annual Turtle Trot, 5K race and two-mile fun walk, 8 a.m., registration begins 6:45 a.m., at the municipal lot on 95th Street and the beach, fun walk starts at 8:05 a.m., entry fee $20 adults, $15 children, proceeds benefit local Chamber of Commerce. Call 609-368-6615 or www.stoneharborbeach.com.
Monday, May 25
Atlantic City, Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 to 11:30 a.m., at the All Wars Memorial Building, 1510 Adriatic Ave., guest speakers, drum and bugle corps, vocal selections. Open to all; free live music concert from noon to 6 p.m. on the Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza, opposite Boardwalk Hall between Georgia and Mississippi avenues.
Stone Harbor, Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies, at noon, from the 96th Street Bridge to the Civic Club at 96th and beach for ceremony of casting wreaths into ocean from a lifeguard boat, open house at American Legion Post 331 following ceremony includes food, refreshments, tour of U.S. Life-Saving Service Station tower.
Vineland, Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m., down Landis Avenue starting at Myrle Street, stop for ceremony at Sailors Monument, proceed to Veterans Circle in Landis Park.
Wednesday, May 27
Cape May, Bach's Lunch, 12:30 p.m, mini-concert by Bay-Atlantic Symphony and tea luncheon at Carriage House Tearoom and Cafe, at Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 per person. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Somers Point, CASA's Community Breakfast / Community Awareness Day, 8:30 a.m., Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Mays Landing Road, hosted by CASA of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, featuring author / former foster child Ashley Rhodes-Courter, free and open to the public, RSVP by May 21, 609-601-7800.
Friday, May 29
Atlantic City, Beef & Beer, fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, 6 to 9 p.m., Sheraton Atlantic City Hotel, 2 Convention Blvd., food, music, raffles, auctions, $30 each ticket, $50 for two, $300 table, special overnight package at Sheraton for $119 includes two tickets. 609-653-8250.
Wildwood, Spring Thunder in the Sand Motocross Pro-Am Races, May 29-31, on the beach between Schellenger and Spencer avenues, practice from 1 to 4 p.m., drag race 6:30 p.m. May 29; race events start at noon May 30, and 10 a.m. May 31, tickets $7, available at gate. Call 609-523-8051 or www.thundermoto.com.
Saturday, May 30
Manahawkin, Atomicon Comics Expo XVI, comic book show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holiday Inn, Route 9 and Route 72, comics, toys, nonsports cards, action figures, admission $2 adults, free to children.
Vineland, Thunder of the Avenue, 2 to 8 p.m., along Landis Avenue in downtown section, featuring Closer Encounter Motorcycle Stunt Team, food court, beer and wine garden, motorcycle dealer displays, ride-in bike show, loud pipes contest, live music, free admission to main event area. Rain date May 31. A 70-mile Ride For Lung Cancer Research Poker Run beginning 10 a.m. at Giampietro Park, Landis and Lincoln avenues, registratation fee $20 rider, $15 passenger. Call 856-794-9368.
Tuesday, June 2
Wildwood, 7th Annual North Wildwood Beach Writers Conference, June 2-3, beginning at noon, Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, guest speakers, workshops, reservations should be made by May 22 at nwbwc.com.
Friday, June 5
Egg Harbor Township, Blue Jean Ball Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Southern Branch, 6735 Black Horse Pike, valet parking, cocktail hour, dinner, dessert extravaganza, live entertainment, $100 per person. Call 609-383-8843.
Saturday, June 6
Brigantine, Spring Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 44th Street Sports Complex, fine arts, handmade crafts, food vendors, children's activities, sponsored by Brigantine Parent Teachers Association.
West Cape May, Strawberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Wilbraham Park, corner of Broadway and Sunset Boulevard, rain date June 7, food vendors, fresh produce, antiques, crafts, live music, crowning of Strawberry King and Queen at 3 p.m, free parking and admission. Call 609-884-9325.
Sunday, June 7
Ocean City, Emmanuel Cancer Foundation Mitchell McAllister Walk, 8:30 a.m. at Fifth Street and Boardwalk, registration starts 8 a.m., $20, proceeds to help area families of children with cancer. Call 856-853-4803, registration form mcallocean@aol.com.
Galloway Township, Chevy Auto Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historic Smithville and Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road (rain date June 14), free to spectators. Call 609-748-6160.
Pleasantville, 15th Annual Donny Fun Day, 8 a.m. to noon, 2.5-mile row, paddle or swim across Lakes Bay (registration $25 general, $15 students), 5K walk or run along Lakes Bay (registration $15 general, $10 students), proceeds to benefit Kids with Cancer. Pre-registration, information call 609-641-8666.
Friday, June 12
Margate, Wine tasting at Lucy the Elephant, 6 to 8 p.m., fundraiser for Downbeach Film Festival, wine, food, silent auction, raffle, $25, tickets at door or call 609-823-9159.
Kids
Thursday, May 21
Egg Harbor Township, Blue's Clues Live!, based on Nickelodeon's preschool series, 7 p.m. May 21, 22; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 23, at Shore Fellowship Hall, 1049 Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Township, $10 regular admission, $15 VIP admission. Order tickets at www.dbbproductions.com.
Music
Saturday, May 23
Cape May Court House, Frank Bey, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Natali Vineyard, 221 Route 47 North (Delsea Drive), music, food, wine samples, free admission. Call 609-972-7318.
Sunday, May 24
Cape May, Atlantic Brass Band, American music classics, 8 p.m., Paul W. Schmidtchen Theatre, Lower Cape May Regional High School, 687 Route 9, part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 general admission, $20 seniors, $10 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Monday, May 25
Atlantic City, Free Memorial Day concert, noon to 6 p.m. on the Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza, opposite Boardwalk Hall between Georgia and Mississippi avenues, live bands playing R&B, rock, jazz, gospel.
Tuesday, May 26
Avalon, "Fresh Ears" music lecture, with Paul M. Somers, sponsored by Bay-Atlantic Symphony, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Avalon Free Public Library, 235 32nd St., free. Call 609-967-7155.
Cape May, New York Chamber Ensemble "Sun and Clouds," 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin streets, part of Cape May Music Festival, $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $5 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Thursday, May 28
Cape May, Bay-Atlantic Symphony "Maritime Mistral," 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 general, $20 seniors, $10 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Saturday, May 30
Avalon, Doo Wop Dance Concert, The Dovells, 7 p.m., Avalon Community Hall, 30th and the beach, $15, arrive in vintage 1950s car and owner gets in free. Call 609-967-3066.
Wildwood Crest, Parrotbeach, Jimmy Buffett tribute band, 5 to 8 p.m., free outdoor concert at Fern Road Fitness Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, bring your own beach chair or blanket. Call 609-523-0202.
Sunday, May 31
Cape May, The Fabulous Shpielkehs, klezmer music, 8 p.m., Paul W. Schmidtchen Theatre, Lower Cape May Regional High School, 687 Route 9, part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 general, $20 seniors, $10 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Linwood, The King's Brass, 6 p.m., Linwood Community Church, 1938 Shore Road, secular and sacred music, all ages welcome, free. Call 609-927-2950.
Somers Point, Brenda Bass Quintet, 8 to 11 p.m., kickoff of Blue Moon Brewery Summer Jazz Series, at Gregory's Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, $5 general admission, free to Jazz Society members, high school and college students with I.D. Call 609-927-6677.
Tuesday, June 2
Cape May, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players, 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin streets, part of Cape May Music Festival, $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $5 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Thursday, June 4
Cape May, Bay-Atlantic Symphony "Hayd n' Chic," 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 general, $20 seniors, $10 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Sunday, June 7
Cape May, George Mesterhazy and Friends, 8 p.m., Paul W. Schmidtchen Theatre, Lower Cape May Regional High School, 687 Route 9, part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 general, $20 seniors, $10 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Elmer, "With a Little Help from My Friends," outdoor benefit concert, 2 to 6 p.m., featuring Livingston Taylor, John Gorka, Vance Gilbert, Guy Davis, Jeffrey Gaines, The Kennedys, The Nields, Phil Roy, at Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, also taking place classes, workshops and demonstrations in the art studios and gallery, $28.50 lawn seating (age 17 and younger free), bring blankets or lawn chairs; $45 tent seating with chairs provided ($20 age 17 and younger). Call 800-394-1211 or www.appelfarm.org.
Ocean City, Salute to American Composers, 3 p.m., The Cape Shore Chorale, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 30th and Bay Avenue, free will offering.
Tuesday, June 9
Cape May, New York Chamber Ensemble "Songs America Love to Play," 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin streets, part of Cape May Music Festival, $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $5 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Thursday, June 11
Cape May, Bay-Atlantic Symphony "Spring String Fling," 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 general, $20 seniors, $10 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Friday, June 12
Elmer, The subdudes, New Orleans-inspired rock, 8 p.m., Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, special guest Clarence Bucaro, $29.50. Tickets 800-394-1211.
Theater
Thursday, May 21
Cape May, "Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins," musical comedy, 8 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, May 21- June 20, Cape May Stage at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, $35 adults, $25 seniors, $12.50 students. Call 609-884-1341 or www.capemaystage.com.
Friday, May 22
Atlantic City, "I Ought To Be In Pictures," Neil Simon comedy, 8 p.m. May 22, 23; 3 p.m. May 24, at Dante Hall Theater of the Arts, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., $15, free parking on Georgia Avenue behind theater for patrons. Call 609-344-8877.
Sunday, May 24
Cape May, Comedy magician Bob Sheets, 3 p.m. May 24, 11 a.m. May 25, at Cape May Stage, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, $25 adults, $12.50 children. Call 609-884-1341.
Friday, May 29
Richard Stockton College, "3 Sisters," a dance play celebrating the power of family, presented by Jazz Rockballet, 7 p.m. May 29, 2 p.m. May 30, Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, $22. Call 609-652-9000.
Sunday, May 31
Atlantic City, Cooks Books Talent Search Competition, 2 p.m., Dante Hall Theater of the Arts, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., $5, free parking on Georgia Avenue behind theater for patrons. Call 609-344-8877.
Monday, June 8
Beach Haven, "Let's Put On A Show!" starring Mickey Rooney and Jan Rooney from their Broadway musical, 5:30 and 8 p.m., at Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, all tickets $44.50. Call 609-492-9477.
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