Happenings
Thursday, Feb. 14
Atlantic City, Valentine's Day Group Wedding, Vow Renewal and Civil Union Ceremony, 2 p.m., Ballroom, Boardwalk Hall, non-denominational ceremony, includes champagne toast, wedding cake, photo opportunities, must obtain own marriage or civil union license, free for couples and their guests, must pre-register by Feb. 10. 609-449-7126
Atlantic City, De"Light"ful Date Days, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 14-17, Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave., two-for-one climbs, last climb 3:30 p.m., includes voucher for one complimentary bowl of soup at Tony Boloney's, $7. 609-449-1360 or www.abseconlighthouse.org
Friday, Feb. 15
Cape May, Roller skating, 4 to 9 p.m. Friday; 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, through April 7, Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., $5 to skate, $2 non-skaters, bring own skates or rent ($2 traditional skates, $4 in-line skates). 609-884-9526 or go to
Saturday, Feb. 16
Atlantic City, President's Weekend aquarium shows, Feb. 16-18, Atlantic City Aquarium, Gardner's Basin, North New Hampshire Avenue, 11 a.m. Live Diver Feeding Show, noon and 3 p.m. feeding time for juvenile cow nose rays and bat rays, 2 p.m. Exotic Animal Show, aquarium open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ages 4 to 12, discount coupon on website. 609-348-2880 or www.acaquarium.com
Cape May, Crafts and Antiques in Winter, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 16, 17, Convention Hall, Beach Avenue at Stockton, $2 adults, free ages 12 and younger. 609-884-5404
Cape May Point, Presidents' Day Weekend at Lighthouse, noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 15, 17, 18, Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township, tower admission $7 adults, $3 ages 3-12, ground floor free. 609-884-5404.
Cape May Court House, Cape May County Art League Art Show, Feb. 15-18, opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15, Kindle Auto Plaza Showroom, 525 Stone Harbor Blvd., refreshments served. 609-465-5000.
Sea Isle City, Polar Bear Plunge, 2 p.m., JFK Boulevard beach, must be age 12 and older, $25 registration required; pre-plunge activities kickoff 10 a.m. at Family Tent, LaCosta Complex, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue. 609-263-3756 or go to
Wildwood, Northeast Futsal Regional Championship, indoor soccer tournament, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 16-18, Convention Center, 4501Boardwalk, spectators $10 per day, $15 weekend. 800-992-9732 or www.futsal.com
Sunday, Feb. 17
Cape May, Free panel discussion, 4 p.m., Carriage House Gallery, Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.,in conjunction with exhibit "Celebrating Community Service: Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Organizations of Cape May County." 609-884-7525 or go to
www.CenterforCommunityArts.org
Sea Isle City, 5th Annual Run/Walk for Autism, 12:30 p.m., on the boardwalk, food, entertainment, awards ceremony to follow in heated tents JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue, advance registration $25 run, $20 walk; day of $30, $25. 609-778-8418 or go to
www.polarbearrunwalkforautism.com
Thursday, Feb. 21
Hammonton, "Hammonton Loves ... Stockton," Downtown Hammonton Third Thursday event, 6 to 9 p.m., downtown businesses feature art and music of Richard Stockton College students, staff, alumni, tour new Stockton satellite facility. 609-567-9014.
Margate, Free music lecture, "How Composers Work," 6 to 7:30 p.m., Public Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave. 609-822-4700 or go to www.bayatlantic.org 
Friday, Feb. 22
West Cape May, Free family movie and pizza night, 6 to 8:30 p.m., West Cape May Boro Hall, 732 Broadway, movie "Big Miracle," rated PG. 609-884-1005.
Vineland, Kiwanis Club Comedy Show, 6:30 p.m., Five Points Inn Restaurant, 580 E. Landis Ave., headliner comics Jeff Norris, Joey Callahan, includes buffet, cash bar, silent auction, $35, adults only. 856-696-4040
Vineland, Winter Beach Party, 6 to 8 p.m., register by Feb. 21, YMCA, 1159 East Landis Ave., swimming, games, snacks, $6 YMCA members, $9 program members, $12 nonmembers. 856-691-0030.
Kids
Saturday, Feb. 16
Millville, "Discover the Warmth" children's activities, 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sunday in February, WheatonArts and Cultural Center, Event Center, 1501 Glasstown Road, free. 800-998-4552 or wheatonarts.org
Sunday, Feb. 17
Atlantic City, Fun Day Sundays, 2 p.m., historical, cultural themes arts and crafts program, Free Public Library, One N. Tennessee Ave., for age 8 through adult, free, registration required. 609-345-2269, ext. 3050. Feb. 17: Peace, Love and Hope Collages; Feb. 24: African Shields.
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Atlantic City, Fishy tales, preschool story time, 11 a.m., Feb. 19, 26, Atlantic City Aquarium, Gardner's Basin, N. New Hampshire Avenue, includes craft or activity, aquarium open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ages 4 to 12, coupons for discounted admission on website. 609-348-2880 or go to
Music
Thursday, Feb. 14
Atlantic City, "From Atlantic City, With Love," free concert of Broadway love songs for Atlantic City senior citizens, 2 p.m., Dante Hall Theater of Stockton College, 14 S. Mississippi Ave., free transportation available, Valentine's Day Dessert Party follows concert, admission on first come, first served basis. 888-426-9243 or go to www.schultz-hill.org
Millville, The Official Blues Brothers Revue, 8 p.m., Levoy Theatre, 126 North High St., $33 to $38. 856-327-6400
Friday, Feb. 15
Vineland, Brother Joscephus and The Love Revolution Orchestra, 8 p.m., Apple Farm at the Landis, Landis Theatre, 830 E. Landis Ave., $17.50, $30.
Saturday, Feb. 16
Cape May Court House, Afternoon of Jazz with Geno White Trio, 1 to 5 p.m., rain or shine, Natali Vineyards, 21 N. Delsea Dr., music, wine tastings, winery tour, free admission. 609-465-0075 or go to www.natalivineyards.com
Ocean City, "I Love N.Y.," cabaret of Broadway love songs, Ocean City Theatre Company, 8 p.m. show, 7 p.m. dessert reception, Hughes Performing Arts Center, Ocean City High School, 6th and Atlantic Avenue, advance $18, door $20. 609-525-9300.
Somers Point, Atlantic City Jazz Band, Somers Point Jazz Society Winter Series, 8:30 p.m., Gregory's Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, free, donations accepted. 609-927-6677 or www.spjazz.org
Vineland, Peter Yarrow, 8 p.m., Apple Farm at the Landis, Landis Theatre, 830 E. Landis Ave., $30, $50. 856-691-1121 or go to www.landistheatre.com
Sunday, Feb. 17
Cape May, Tim Lekan, jazz vespers, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hughes and Decatur streets, $5 suggested donation. 609-884-0680 or go to
Atlantic City, Tony Day Quartet, salute to Duke Ellington, 4 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 1213 Pacific Ave., free. 609-703-7907 or go to
Theater
Thursday, Feb. 14
Vineland, "Moonstruck," Valentine's Day movie, 7:30 p.m., Landis Theatre, 830 E. Landis Ave., rated PG, $5. 856-691-1121
Friday, Feb. 15
Millville, "Damn Yankees," 8 p.m. Feb. 15, 16, 22, 23; 3 p.m. Feb. 17, 24, Off Broad Street Players, Levoy Theatre, 130 N. High St., $20 adults, $14 students, senior adults. 856-327-6400
Thursday, Feb. 21
Rowan University, "Who Will Carry The Word?" Holocaust drama, 8 p.m. Feb. 21; 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 22, 23, 28, March 1, 2; 3 and 5 p.m. Feb. 24; 3 p.m. March 3; Black Box Theatre, first floor Westby Hall, main campus, Route 322, Glassboro, $15, $10 seniors, non-Rowan students/alumni/staff, Rowan students free with ID. 856-256-4545
Friday, Feb. 22
Beach Haven, "Arsenic & Old Lace," comedy, 7 p.m. Feb. 22, 23; 2 p.m. Feb. 24, Our Gang Players, Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, opening night $15, includes intermission repast with cast, $10 Saturday, Sunday. 609-597-0553.
Sunday, February 24
Vineland, Paula Poundstone, comedy, 7 p.m., Apple Farm at the Landis, Landis Theatre, 830 E. Landis Ave., $35, $60. 856-691-1121 or www.landistheatre.com
Friday, March 1
Hammonton, "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)," comedy, 8 p.m. March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23; 3 p.m. March 10, 17; Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., $25. 609-704-5012 or www.theeagletheatre.com
Wednesday, March 6
Richard Stockton College, Celtic Nights: Journey of Hope, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, main campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, vocalists, step-dancers, $25, $40. 609-652-9000 or www.stockton.edu/pac
Friday, March 8
Beach Haven, "The Last Five Years," musical, 7 p.m. March, 8, 9; 2 p.m. March 10, Our Gang Players, Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, $15 adults, $12. 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org
Wednesday, March, 13
Millville, Golden Dragon Acrobats: Cirque Ziva, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m., Levoy Theater, 126 N. High St., afternoon: $24.50-$29.50 adults; $18 students, seniors; evening: $40. 856-327-6400 or www.levoy.net
Friday, April 5
Beach Haven, "Carousel," musical, 7 p.m. April 5, 6; 2 p.m. April 7, Our Gang Players, Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, $15 adults, $12 seniors, $8 age 12 and younger. 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org
Thursday, April 11
Ocean County College, Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor," 7:30 p.m. preview performance, OCC Theatre Company, Black Box Theatre, Academic Wing, Arts & Community Center, main campus, College Drive, Toms River, limited seating, $10. 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu
Friday, April 12
Ocean County College, Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor," 7:30 p.m. April 12, 19; 8 p.m. April 13, 20; 2 p.m. April 14, OCC Theatre Company, Black Box Theatre, Academic Wing, Arts & Community Center, main campus, College Drive, Toms River, limited seating, $22 adult, $20 senior adult, $10 student. 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu
Friday, April 19
Hammonton, "Hair," rock musical, 8 p.m. April 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, May 3, 4, 9, 10, 11; 3 p.m. April 28, May 5, Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., $25. 609-704-5012 or www.theeagletheatre.com
Tuesday, April 23
Beach Haven, "Thank You for the Music - A Modern Tribute to ABBA," musica, April 23-May 4, Surflight Theatre, Engleside and Beach avenues, $45, group rates, dinner packages available. 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org
Tuesday, May 7
Beach Haven, Broadway at the Beach summer series, Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, "Sleuth," May 7-19; "The Boyfriend," May 24-June 16; "George M!" June 19-July 17; Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific," July 10-28; "Les Miserables," July 31-Aug. 18; "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," Aug. 21-Sept. 8; "Our Town," Sept. 25-Oct. 6; "Irving Berlin's White Christmas," Dec. 3-22; $45. 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org
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