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BYO chair, snacks, blankets, friends, and more to the weekly
Beach Bonfire
starting at sunset, around 8 pm. This week sees two beach bonfires: on Wednesday August 30 at the Fifth Avenue Beach and switching back to Fridays on Friday, September 1 at the Sunset Avenue Beach.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Monmouth and Ocean County present an Open House Block Party on Friday, August 25 from 4 pm to 7 pm. The party includes open swim time in the pool, backpack giveaways, skateboard giveaways, DJ and hip-hop performances, free food, games and prizes, and more! More info here.
Hi-Tide and the Surfrider Foundation present an Aloha Friday Beach Sweep on Friday, August 25 to kick off the Asbury Park Surf Music Festival. Help clean up the North Beach at 6 pm, then enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done with post-sweep live music from Bongo Surf, tiki drinks, and food from the Anchor's Bend. More info here.
The Asbury Park Surf Music Festival returns on Saturday August 26, with the best rock for hitting the waves, featuring Los Straighjackets, the Fathoms, Aqualads, Black Flamingos, Slowey and the Boats, the Surfrajettes, Great White Caps, the Televisionaries, the Reefriders, and more. Plus presentations the "Pigments of Imagination" tales of tattoos and Sailor Jerry spiced rum cocktails and "the Coolest Guitars in the World" historical discussion and demos with Chris DiPinto and members of Los Straightjackets. Twist the night away with the World Famous Asbury Park Twist Contest during the Black Flamingos set, and get a chance at a surfboard giveaway. Doors open at 11:30 am and cover is $20, more info here.
The City of Asbury Park presents the Building a Brighter Future Back to School Block Party on Saturday, August 26 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Donald Hammary Community Courts on Prospect Ave. Celebrate the end of another wonderful summer and the start of a fabulous fall with free food, bookbags, school supplies, rides, giveaways, and more!
The Neptune Animal Hospital and Yellow Roof present a
Vaccine Fundraiser for Tails of Hope Rescue on Saturday August 26, from 3 pm to 6 pm. The fundraiser includes special deals for rabies, distemper, and microchips. Plus free giveaways, goodie bags, specials, 50/50, gift baskets, and the Asbury Dog Food Truck! More info
here.
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| the Asbury Park Promenade of Mermaids |
The mermaids are coming, the mermaids are coming!
The Asbury Park Promenade of Mermaids returns on Saturday, August 26, with a parade of merfolk, squid, jellyfish, whales, starfish, and every other fantastical aquatic creature. The promenade's pre-party and registration begins at noon, with the promade itself swimming off down the boardwalk at 2 pm. It's $10 to enter your fishy finery into the costume contest, but free to promenade it up. The promenade also includes face painting, belly dance performance by SharqiDance, Gypsy Funk Squad leading the promenade, and an after party at the Asbury Park Yacht Club. More info
here.
The Hotel Tides presents a Pool Party and Barbecue for Associated Humane Societies on Sunday August 27, from noon to 4 pm. The event includes carnival games, food, and fun. A donation of $25 is suggested, more info here.
The Asbury Park Bike Share System is now live! 30 bikes, 6 stations around the city, and a whole new way to get around Asbury Park! Pay per year or per hour, fire up the Zagster app, and get wheeling! The Asbury Park Bike Share Kickoff Celebration is on Tuesday, August 29 at 4:30 pm in Springwood Park. More info on the bike share program here.
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Asbury Park's premiere comedy open mic night returns on Tuesday August 29, with So You Want to be a Comedian? hosted by Jess Alaimo. Whether you're a pro or an aspiring funny person, all are welcome! Down some liquid courage at the Anchor's Bend and hit the stage from 8 pm to 11 pm. More info here.
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Walk through Asbury Park's legendary and haunted history with tours from the pros at Paranormal Books and Curiosities. Learn about the
Ghosts and Legends of Asbury's Downtown on Thursday August 24 and Saturday August 26.
Explore the
Ghosts of the Boardwalk
on Friday August 25 and Sunday August 27. Tours start at 7 pm and are $12, more info
here.
There's so much spiritual information out there, and so many vibrational, dimensional, and spiritual changes around there. Spirit Cove hosts a
Spiritual Information Exchange on Saturday August 26 at 5 pm for a round-table discussion and exchange of info. Attendance is $5, more info
here.
Art629 hosts
Open Studio Painting Sessions on Fridays from noon to 3 pm and Mondays from 5 pm to 8 pm, open to all skill levels and with instruction provided as needed. Bring your own works in progress, start a new project, and get inspired! All supplies are included, and sessions are $20 an hour. More info
here.
Uncorked hosts
Paint and Sips and open studio sessions almost every night of the week, where you can flex those creative muscles and enjoy some good beverages with friends and family! More info
here.
Words! bookstore hosts a
Children's Story Time
on Thursdays, from 11:30 am to 12 pm. Children of all ages are welcome for stories, games, songs, and fun, content mostly geared towards kids under 5. More info
here
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The Asbury Park Public Library hosts Children's Story Time at 1 pm on Monday through Friday, with special Children's Crafts on Tuesdays at 2 pm. More info here.
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| the Wooden Walls Towel Project at GIFT |
GIFT presents the Wooden Walls Towel Project, an exhibition of fourteen beach towels inspired by the Wooden Walls murals up and down the Asbury Park Boardwalk, and featuring artwork by the mural artists themselves. The celebration of the towel project is on Thursday August 31 from 7 pm to 9 pm at GIFT gallery and gift shop. More info here.
The Asbury Park Sunset Farmer's Market runs every Saturday through October (weather permitting) at Fireman's Park, at Sunset Avenue and Main Street. The market includes farm fresh goods, pickles, flowers, baked goods, and more. Hours are from 8 am to 1 pm, more info here.
Asbury Fresh is back! The collection of farmers, artists, craftsfolk, and more returns to Kennedy Park on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm. More info here.
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The Sunset Lake Park Conservancy presents an Evening of Savories, Sips, and Sweets at 614 Sixth Avenue, from 6 pm to 9 pm. The fundraiser goes towards the Conservancy's efforts to promote the restoration of Sunset Lake Park to its natural beauty and environmental health. A donation of $25 is requested.
As part of the Asbury Park Surf Music Festival, Hi-Tide presents a Tiki Brunch with Slowey and the Boats on Sunday, August 27 at 10 am. The fete includes a brunch buffet, cocktails, and live music. More info here.
Who needs to choose between enjoying an outdoor beverage and enjoying time with your four-legged friend? Yappy Hour at the Wonder Bar is where dog-park-meets-bar, with fun and socializing for you and your pup. All dogs are welcome on Thursdays and Fridays from 4 pm to 7 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 7 pm. Small dogs get the place to themselves on Mondays from 4 pm to 7 pm. Rules and more info here. |
Hotel Tides: pop-art paintings and portraits by Michele Krauss.
More info
here
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Parlor Gallery: "Pleased to Meet You," a group of exhibit of artists who have never exhibited in Parlor Gallery, as well as new works from some of the gallery's favorite returning artists. The exhibit runs through September 11. More info
here.
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| Human Wreckage at Exhibit No.9 |
Exhibit No.9
: "Unlimited," works by mixed-media and urban artists Luis Bivar, Linda Zacks, Sage Barnes, and Human Wreckage. The exhibit runs through October 15. More info
here.
Palette Gallery
: "For the Birds," a 9-person exhibit of paintings, prints, and mixed media works celebrating our fine feathered friends. The exhibit runs through August 26. More info
here
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Siren Arts
: "Summer of Radical Love" kicking off a summer-long residency and exhibition with featured artists developing and creating works in a range of visual mediums, exploring cultural, racial, sexual, and gender equality. In addition to guest and featured artists, the residency features J Morrison, Caroline Wells Chandler, and Ramekon O'Arwisters. More info
here
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| Ingrid Goes West at the ShowRoom |
MENASHE
(in the heart of New York's ulta-orthodox Hasidic Jewish community, kindly widower Menashe struggles to make ends meet and parent his young son, when tradition prohibits him to have custody of the boy without a wife.)
THE TRIP TO SPAIN (Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on another one of their deliciously deadpan culinary road trip to sample Spain's delicacies)
INGRID GOES WEST (a social media stalker moves to California to work herself into the life of an Instagram-famous "influencer," their friendship quickly going from #BFF to #WTF)
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| When Harry Met Sally at the Asbury Hotel |
The Baronet Theater at the Asbury Hotel kicks off their summer series of outdoor screenings in earnest, with movies every night of the week (weather permitting)! The lineup features
Jets versus Sharks in West Side Story on Thursday August 24, Will Ferrell and John C Reilly comedy Step Brothers on Friday August 25, inescapable animated spinoff Minions n Saturday August 26, one of the ultimate Meg Ryan rom coms When Harry Met Sally on Monday August 28, a pack of middle-aged guys try to recapture their college days in Old School on Tuesday August 29, Wes Anderson's dysfunctional family the Royal Tenenbaums on Wednesday August 30, and four friends in love and shopping in the Sex and the City movie on Thursday August 31
. Screenings starts at 8 pm, tickets are $7.
More info
here
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We got chills, and they're multiplying. The final Shore Flicks beach screening is high school musical fave Grease on Thursday, August 24, closing out this time of summer lovin' and havin' a blast (tell me more tell me more) The screening is at the Second Avenue Beach, starting half an hour after sunset (about 8:30 pm). Screenings are free, but please bring can
ned goods for the nightly food drive. More info here.
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| Point Break Comes Alive at the Asbury Hotel |
Hi-Tide presents Point Break Comes Alive at the Asbury Hotel on Sunday, August 27 at 8 pm. The classic 1991 surf-and-crime classic stars Keanu Reeves as an undercover FBI agent investigating a string of robberies committed by a bunch of surfers, and Patrick Swayze as their charismatic leader. The screening is accompanied by a live soundtrack provided by Great White Caps. Tickets are $10, more info here.
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THURSDAY AUGUST 24
The Anchor's Bend: Jams on the Sand, with the Adam Ezra Group and Scott Sharrard and the Brickyard Band. (6pm, free)
The Wonder Bar: guitar legend Dick Dale. He's 31 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest rock guitarists of all time, he pioneered the use of reverb as well as custom-made Fender amps. (7pm, $37.50/$40)
House of Independents: the official Stoked for the Summer pre-party with Dave Hause and the Mermaid, with Jared Hart and DJ Pete Steinkopf. (7pm, $10)
The Saint: rock and roll with the Morgan Freemasons (7:30pm, $8)
Asbury Park Yacht Club: American Trappist with Jo Michelini of River City Extension, joined by Primm. (8pm, free)
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| the Bouncing Souls at the Stone Pony Summer Stage |
FRIDAY AUGUST 25
The Stone Pony Summer Stage: beloved locals and steerers of the Jersey punk scene from the 90s through today, the Bouncing Souls celebrate their annual Stoked for the Summer show, joined by Lucero, the Menzingers, Mickey Rickshaw, and Timeshares. (4pm, $36/$40)
The Wonder Bar: the third annual OTHS reunion featuring Fillet of Soul, high-energy funk and soul with a host of 70s and 80s hits. ($10)
The Saint: rock with a CD release party and summer send-off for the now in retrograde Mercury Brothers, with the Burns, Cranston Dean Band, Sex Office, and Rachel Ana Dobken. (7:30pm, $10)
House of Independents: Tullamore DEW presents a release party for the Asbury Park Summer Sampler Volume 2, with performances by Gay Guy/Straight Guy, Levy and the Oaks, Little Vicious, Natalie Farrell, Avery Mandeville, and Foes of Fern. (7pm, $10)
The Anchor's Bend: an Aloha Friday Asbury Park Surf Music Festival pre-party with tunes from Bongo Surg. (8pm, free)
The Asbury Hotel: the Amboys: Unplugged, with the Sunday Blues and Rachel Rourke. (9pm, free)
SATURDAY AUGUST 26
The Saint: End of Summer Music Fest with Baron Praxisi, Phoebe Nix, No Such Animals, Funeral Students, and Chai. (4:30pm, $10)
Paramount Theater: Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes in Cruisin' the Circuit, featuring an all-star lineup of the Shirelles' lead singer Shirley Alston Reeves, the Crystals, the Coasters, Charlie Thomas' Drifters, and Nicky Addeo. The show is benefit for the Asbury Park Boardwalk Rescue. (6pm, $27)
The Wonder Bar: Billy Hector celebrates his birthday with special guests the Midnite Horns and Dave Nunez, his former bandmate from the late 70s Stone Pony house band the Shots. (8pm, $20)
SUNDAY AUGUST 27
The Wonder Bar: groove and jams with Stone Insomniac at this week's edition of Retreat Sundays. (2pm)
The Asbury Hotel: Hi-Tide and Bettie's Bombshells present the Surf Music Festival hangover pool party, with tuns from TarantinosNYC and Plato Zorba. (3pm, free)
The Saint: Complicated Matter and Snowblind. (6pm, $5)
Asbury Festhalle and Biergarten: killer brass band ensemble made up of some of Asbury's best multi-instrumentalists, the Ocean Avenue Stompers. (6pm, free)
The Wonder Bar: Scott H Biram, joined by Gallows Bound. (7pm, $12/$15)
Tim McLoone's Supper Club: songs from the American Songbook with johnny Menotti, with Bob Egan and Clarence Conover and the MPack Band. (7pm, $25)
The Stone Pony: an intimate solo show and acoustic listening performance with Citizen Cope, songwriter and bluesy folky soulful rock. (8pm, $39/$42)
MONDAY AUGUST 28
The Saint: a Different Scope: a celebration in memory of Will Egan. The lineup includes Des and the Swagmatics, the Burns, Secret Sound, Emily Grove, Tara Dente, and Ashley McKinley. (6pm, $10)
TUESDAY AUGUST 29
The Anchor's Bend: String Bean and the Boardwalk Social Club jam and blues. (6pm, free)
The Saint: acoustic rock with Billy Strings from Nashville, and Dark City Strings. (7pm, $13/$15)
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| Selwyn Birch Band at the Saint |
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30
The Saint: high-octane blues and fiery guitar with Selwyn Birchwood Band from Tampa, FL. Joined by Gary Wright and Sandy Mack. (7pm, $15)
The Stone Pony: Max Weinberg's Jukebox, an interactive show where the audience will help create the set list from a video of more than 200 songs, everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and the E Street Band. Featuring Glen Burtnik, Bob Burger, and Jon Merjave. (7pm, $37.50)
The Wonder Bar: the Marcus King Band, with power trio Wild Adriatic. (7pm, $16.50/$20)
THURSDAY AUGUST 31
The Anchor's Bend: Talking Heads tribute band Stop Making Sense for Jams on the Sand. (6pm, free)
The Saint: acoustic folk-rock with Upstate Rubdown. (7pm, $12)
The Asbury Hotel: crooner Chris Pinnella with an eight-piece dynamite band present the Billy Joel Songbook. (8pm, $25)
House of Independents: Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son, joined by a Boy Named John, the Vaughns, and Deaf Rhino. (8pm, $10)
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1
The Saint: rock with Day Sleeper, Brown Bananas, Pathway, and Mad Scientists. (7:30pm, $10)
The Wonder Bar: War at the Shore, with three days of punk, oi!, ska, and reggae, featuring 15 bands with DJs keeping the sound going. (8pm, $60 three-day pass)
House of Independents: an evening with indie rockers and 90s college rock scene stars, Guided by Voices. (9pm, $25)
The Asbury Hotel: Cranston Dean Band, Levy and the Oaks, and Ashley McKinley. (9pm, free)
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Georgie's: "the Gay 'Cheers' of Asbury Park," with pool, beer pong, Go-Go boys, karaoke extravaganzas on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Lady Marisa's Glitter and Glam show every Thursday, twice weekly free food buffet, Ladies Nights the first Friday of every month, Sunday Funday football drink specials and buffet, and s
pecial events every night of the week.
Paradise and the Empress Hotel
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Features two dance floors, martini lounge, two tiki bars and a heated pool, opening daily at 10 am. Weekly Events include Drag Wars Contest on Mondays, B!tchy Bingo on Tuesdays, Wepa Wednesdays Latin Night or New Wave/Brit Pop/Dark Wave Night School, Thursday Movie Night, Friday Night Drag Show hosted by Miss Paradise, Country Line Dancing Saturdays, Saturday Night Dance Party 10pm-2am featuring the hottest DJs, Shep Pettibone's Sunday Tea Dances poolside, Sunday Night Karaoke and more.
The Asbury Hotel: Enjoy DJs spinning tunes every weekend, Tea Dances, Sunday Night Trivia hosted by Gentleman Jim Norton, Monday Drag Queen Karaoke hosted by Pissi Myles, Revolutions at the Asbury on Tuesday Nights with secret drink menus and favorite local DJs, and more.
House of Independents: the Funny Fight with DJ Tyler Valentine vs DJ Funsize on Friday August 25. Emo Night Brooklyn returns on Saturday, August 26 at 9 pm, with a $10 cover.
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Since 1988, HABcore has provided permanent housing for people in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, focusing on people who are homeless, in danger of becoming homeless, disabled, or unable to care for themselves. HABcore promotes self-sufficiency in a family-like atmosphere, providing residents with tools to reach their highest level of independent living. Volunteers are always needed, both individual and group volunteers, for a one-time event or ongoing programs.
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