Happenings
Thursday, Feb. 7
Atlantic City, Progressive Insurance Boat Show, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 7, 8; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 9; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10, Convention Center, One Convention Blvd., $15 adults; children 15 and younger free with adult. www.acboatshow.com
Galloway Township, Red Dress Cocktail Party, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Smithville Inn, Route 9, hors d'oeuvres, auction, vendor marketplace, benefits AtlantiCare, $40. 888-569-1000
Friday, Feb. 8
Bivalve, "Love on the Bay," Second Friday in Bivalve, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bayshore Center, 2800 High St., Port Norris, guest lecturer Pete Dunne, 7 p.m., in the museum, presentations, vendors, gallery exhibit, entertainment, free. 856-785-2060
Cape May, Roller skating, 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, through April 7, Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., $5 to skate, $2 non-skaters. 609-884-9526.
Wildwood, National Youth Challenge Duals, youth wrestling tournament, 2 to 9 p.m. Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 10, Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, $5 adult admission, $3 age 12 and younger, seniors, Feb. 8; $10 adults, $5 children, seniors, Feb. 9, 10. www.sjwrestling.com
Sunday, Feb. 10
Atlantic City, Chinese New Year celebration, 1 p.m., Free Public Library, One N. Tennessee Ave., traditional music and dance, calligraphy, paper cutting, free. 609-345-2269, ext. 3050.
Monday, Feb. 11
Little Egg Harbor Township, Free music lecture, "How Composers Work," 1 to 2:30 p.m., Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Road. 609-294-1197 or www.bayatlantic.org
Ocean City, Classic film series, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Free Public Library, 17th and Simpson Avenue, Feb. 11: Roxanne; Feb. 25: The Color of Money. 609-399-2434, ext. 5238.
Tuesday, Feb. 12
Ocean City, Free music lecture, "How Composers Work," 10:30 a.m. to noon, Public Library, Room 110, 1735 Simpson Ave. 609-399-2434.
Millville, Tuesdays with Tricia, 7 p.m., Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, 22 North High St., series of films on a known artist or genre led by Tricia Dufford, free. 856-327-4500 or go to www.rrcarts.com
Stafford Township, Chocolate Week Bartending Competition, kickoff 8 p.m., TGI Fridays, 601 Washington Ave., Manahawkin, proceeds benefit hunger relief charity. 609-489-0950 or go to www.visitLBIregion.com
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
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 or 800-275-4278 or go to
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 www.lacosta-seaisle.com
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
Kids
Friday, Feb. 8
Atlantic City, "Betcha Can't Eat Just One," Black History Month program, 3:30 p.m., Free Public Library, One N. Tennessee Ave., potato chip tasting to highlight George Crum, African-American inventor of potato chips, for children and teens, free. 609-345-2269, ext. 3050.
Saturday, Feb. 9
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 856-825-6800 or wheatonarts.org
Ocean City, Children's Tea, 2 to 4 p.m., Historical Museum, 17th and Simpson Avenue, music by Leslie Clark, $4, advance purchase suggested. 609-399-1801.
Sunday, Feb. 10
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. 10: Chinese New Year Celebration; Feb. 17: Peace, Love and Hope Collages; Feb. 24: African Shields.
Tuesday, Feb. 12
Atlantic City, Fishy tales, preschool story time, 11 a.m., Feb. 12, 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. 7
Richard Stockton College, "Street Beat," urban rhythm and dance, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, main campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, $25, $40. 609-652-9000 or www.stockton.edu/pac
Friday, Feb. 8
Vineland, Oldies dance with Jerry Blavat, 7 p.m. to midnight, Our Lady of Pompeii Rosary Hall, 4680 Dante Ave., doors open 6:30 p.m., buffet dinner, raffle, $40. 856-691-7526.
Saturday, Feb. 9
Vineland, The Hit Men - Original Stars of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, 8 p.m., Apple Farm at the Landis, Landis Theatre, 830 E. Landis Ave., $35, $50 . 856-691-1121 or go to
Sunday, Feb. 10
Cape May, Percy Fear Ants Jazz Band, 2 to 4 p.m., VFW Post 386, 419 Congress St., free parking, cash bar, $15 advance, $20 door, $15 members Cape May Traditional Jazz Society, proceeds donated to Food Bank of Southern Jersey. 609-675-0175 or www.capemaytraditionaljazzso
Ocean County College, Keith Marks, jazz flute, 2 p.m., Arts & Community Center, main campus, College Drive, Toms River, $15 adult, $12 senior, $10 student. 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu
Mauricetown, Maurice River Music Salon Concert, soprano Charlotte Barnett and pianist Norma Meyer, 2:30 p.m., at an area residence, seating limited, reservations required, donations accepted. 856-506-0580 or www.mauricerivermusic.com
Waretown, Ocean County Bluegrass Festival, noon to 5 p.m., Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Road, live music, doors open 11 a.m., $10 adults, $1 age 11 and younger. www.alberthall.org
Tuesday, Feb. 12
Cape May Court House, Atlantic City Jazz Band, 7 to 9 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 2298 N. Route 9, free, donations accepted for Hurricane Sandy victims. 609-486-6043 or www.lutheran-nj.org
Wednesday, Feb. 13
Cumberland County College, Black History Month piano recital, Dr. Everett N. Jones III, 2 p.m., Frank Guaracini Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center, main campus, College Drive, Vineland, free. 856-692-8499.
Thursday, Feb. 14
Atlantic City, "Love Is In The Air," 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
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. 856-691-1121
Theater
Thursday, Feb. 7
Hammonton, "A Chorus Line," musical, 8 p.m. Feb. 7, 8, 9; Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., $25 general admission. 609-704-5012
Saturday, Feb. 9
Atlantic City, Open auditions, noon to 3 p.m., Dante Hall Theater of Stockton College, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., Ninth Circle Players' March production of "Italian American Reconciliation."
Sunday, Feb. 10
Atlantic City, "Killed by Cupid's Arrow," dinner theater murder mystery, 6 p.m., Palm Restaurant, 2801 Pacific Ave., $90 plus tax and service charge, reservations required. 609-344-0483
Richard Stockton College, "Sister's Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?" 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center, main campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, $20, $35. 609-652-9000
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 or www.landistheatre.com
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 or www.levoy.net
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 or www.ourgang.org
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
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, 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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