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BYO chair, snacks, blankets, friends, and more to the weekly
Beach Bonfire
starting at around 8 pm. On June 16 the bonfire is on the Sunset Avenue beach, on June 23 the bonfire is on the Fifth Avenue Beach.
A Short-Term Rental Community Input Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Asbury Park Senior Center, gathering community input on how the City of Asbury Park can best safely and responsibly regulate short-term rentals. More info here.
Garden State Equality presents the Eighth Annual Equality Walk on Saturday, June 17 at 10 am in Kennedy Park. The two-mile walk signifies GSE's mission to push protections for LGBTQ youth, seniors, and the transgender community. Registration and more info here.
Second Baptist Church will be hosting a
Community Day on Saturday, June 17 from noon to 4 p.m. in Springwood Park. The day includes a
Free Flea Market, clothing giveaway, free lunch, bounce houses and games, music, and information from c
ommunity organizations and non-profits. More info here.
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| Kula Urban Farm Open House |
Kula Urban Farm invites the public to an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at the farm on 115 Atkins Ave. The event will include tours of the greenhouse and outside beds, Master Gardeners on hand to answer questions, sale of produce and flowers, seed swaps and refreshments provided by the Kula Cafe. More info here.
The Asbury Park High School Graduation is on Tuesday, June 20. Congratulations, Class of 2017! All of our best wishes in your future adventures!
Join us for a Master Plan Community Input Meeting on Tuesday, June 20 to discuss Asbury Park's planning future through the next ten years. Topics include land use, historic preservation, sustainability, open spaces, urban design, recreation, economic development, and more. The session is from 6 pm to 8 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, more info here.
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| Sunset Lake Footbridge Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony |
Possibly an Asbury Park landmark going back to 1888, the Sunset Lake Footbridge was almost completely destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. But as of this month, the bridge is back, open, and more beautiful than ever! Come celebrate the
Sunset Lake Footbridge Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 23 at 4 pm, on the bridge's Fifth Avenue side. More info
here.
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Pastors Lyddale Akins and Traci Akins of Triumphant Life Church with Mayor John Moor and event organizers Cassandra Dickerson and Leesha Floyd
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In 2016 the Mayor's
Rodeo for Recreation
raised an unprecedented $50,000 for the City's Recreation programs. We're not holding another event in 2017, but are still accepting donations for the 2017 summer season. Thank you to Triumphant Life Church; NJ Natural Gas; Rob and Anita Weiner; McManimon, Scotland, and Baumann; the law office of Steve Glickman; the Asbury Hotel; Serpico Pyrotechnics; Blatner, Inc.; T&M; Otterstedt Insurance Agency; OnSite; NJ Natural Gas; and Nancy and Benjamin Fasano. If you'd like to donate, please make a donation out to the Asbury Park Recreation Trust Account, and mail it to Attn: Leesha Floyd, One Municipal Plaza, Asbury Park NJ 07712.
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Does your mom think you're really funny? Does your Facebook posting always get the "laughing" emoji reaction? Do you own multiple t-shirt emblazoned with witty puns? Take it to the next level with So You Want to be a Comedian? the kickoff of the weekly comedy open mic night at the Anchor's Bend on Tuesday, June 20 at 8 pm. The night is hosted by Jess Alaimo and admission is free, more info here.
HAGS Comedy returns to the Saint on Tuesday, June 20 at 7:30 pm. Hosted by Joe McAndrew and JC Hendricks, the lineup of funny people includes Noah Savage, Tiz Irie, Fat Lonergan, Jess Alaimo, Carmen Lagala, Ariel Elias, and Justin Williams. Plus tunes by Matthew Stephen and the Sweet Action. Cover is $5, more info here. |
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| Super Hero Terrarrium Workshop at Storehouse |
Put together a special gift for Dad on Saturday, June 17 at a Super Hero Terrarium Workshop, hosted at Storehouse and Jersey Girls Plant Parties. Plants, containers, decor, and other supplies are provided, BYO green thumb! The workshop is at 12 pm, cost is $40. More info here.
Take a walk through Asbury Park's haunted history and infamous figures with Paranormal Books and Curiosities, presenting a
Ghosts of the Boardwalk Tour on Friday, June 16 and a
Ghosts and Legends of the Downtown Tour on Saturday, June 17. Both tours start at 7 pm and are $12, more info
here.
KYDS presents a free
Meditation Monday session on Monday, June 19 at 5:30 pm. Try out the physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental benefits of regular meditation at the Kula Cafe, more info
here.
De-stress for the week ahead with Spirit Cove for
Meditation Monday on Monday, June 19 at 7 pm. Cost is $20, more info
here.
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| Father's Day Paint and Sip at Uncorked |
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! This week the sessions include waves, mermaid beauty, beach signs, Van Gogh's sunflowers, seaside vacation, palm trees, and two special Father's Day paint and sips: a 57 Chevy and a beer bucket on the beach. Cost is $40 per seat, 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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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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| Steve Cummings at the Hotel Tides |
Hotel Tides: vibrant and colorful paintings and portraits by Steve Cummings. The opening reception is on Friday, June 16 from 7 pm to 9 pm. More info
here.
Palette Gallery: "Still Small," an exhibition of small still-lifes transcending the commonplace and mundane and turning it into art. Works are by Lucia Dill, Camilla Fallon, Betsy Heffron, Arybeth Hucker, and Angela Moulton. More info
here.
Exhibit No.9
: "Resilience," a 40-year survey of photographs by MaryAnn Vitiello, documenting the heights and depths of the human condition and the human ability to prevail over adversity, all over the world and in pre-"renaissance" Asbury Park. The exhibit runs through June 17, more info
here
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Parlor Gallery: "the Contemporaries," featuring art by Sylvia Hommert, Troy Gua, Andrew Veloux, Patrick Fintino, Denis Randall, Ben Grant, Dan Tague, Hellbent, Jeremy Brown, Shawn Watrous, and Sungan Brunner. The exhibit runs through June 18, more info
here.
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| The Women's Balcony at the ShowRoom |
THE WOMEN'S BALCONY (when the women's balcony in an Orthodox synagogue collapses, the appearance of a charming new rabbi creates a gender rift between the men and women in this comedic drama)
MY COUSIN RACHEL (a young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. Complicating this plan are his growing feelings for her)
IT COMES AT NIGHT (sheltered in isolation from an unnatural threat terrorizing the world, paranoia and mistrust boils over between two families)
BAND AID (in a last-ditch effort to save their marriage, a squabbling couple falls back on their shared love of music, turning all of their fights into songs and starting a band)
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)! This week's lineup is of Let Me Make You a Martyr on
Friday, June 16, the 2016 remake of Beauty and the Beast on Saturday, June 17, Oscar-winning musical Chicago on Sunday June 18, high school comedy Superbad on Monday June 19, animated feel-good talent show competition Sing on Tuesday June 20, Affleck and Damon career-launcher Good Will Hunting on Wednesday June 21, doomed love and lush musical Moulin Rouge on Thursday June 22, and spine-chilling teen horror It Follows on Friday June 23. S
creenings starts at 8 pm, and tickets are $7.
More info
here
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| Monterey Pop at the ShowRoom |
On a beautiful June weekend in 1967, at the beginning of the Summer of Love, the first Monterey International Pop Festival roared forward, capturing a decade's spirit and ushering in a new era of rock and roll. To celebrate the festival's 50th anniversary, the ShowRoom presents a special screening of Monterey Pop, the documentary by DA Pennebaker capturing the musical moments which became legend. The screening on Saturday, June 17 is at 10 pm, and the screening on Sunday, June 18 is at 7:30 pm. More info here.
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THURSDAY JUNE 15
The Stone Pony Summer Stage: roots, reggae, soul, and rock with Michael Franti and Spearhead, on the Love Out Loud Tour 2017. Joined by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Includes an indoor show on the Locals Only stage with Brother Jerome and Recess, and a late show with Dave Mooney and the Aztec Gypsy. (5pm, $39.50/$45)
The Saint: melodic songwriter mixed with hip-hop inspired lyricism from Little Stranger. Joined by EffBfabz and Momo Da Gawd. (7:30pm, $10/$12)
Tim McLoone's Supper Club: Pat Guadagno hosts an Acoustic Night of Thrills, with professional singer-songwriters sitting in the round, telling their stories and sharing their songs. The lineup includes John Rafferty, Joseph Alton Miller, and Peter Myers. (8pm, $12.50)
FRIDAY JUNE 16
The Stone Pony
: Broken Past, joined by high Octane, Six Gun Sound, Plastard, and a late-night set with Guns and Roses tribute band Paradise Rose. (7pm, $10/$12)
The Saint: rock with the Double Negatives. Joined by Wicked Hollow, RFA, and Jean Pool. (7:30pm, $10)
House of Independents: Remember Jones presents a celebration of Alanis Morissette, with a performance of Jagged Little Pill in its entirety, plus other Alanis faves. (7pm, $20)
Tim McLoone's Supper Club: Lisa Sherman and friends take you on a trip through the greatest hits of the Great White Way with Broadway and Beyond, with guests Kristin Grassi-Cochran, Bob Himmelberger, and Oscar-winning songwriter Franke Previte performing his hit "Time of My Life" from Dirty Dancing. (8pm)
The Saint: the Tennessee Two tour, featuring Nashville's Coco Hames, the frontwoman of garage-pop combo the Ettes, fresh off the release of her self-titled solo debut. Joined by Little Bandit. (9pm, $5)
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| New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus at Trinity Church |
SATURDAY JUNE 17
The Saint: Lakehouse Music Academy and the Big Gig Takeover, featuring the future superstar bands of Asbury Park. (11:30am, free)
Trinity Episcopal Church: the New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus brings their show Above the Fruited Plain to Asbury, featuring songs by American lyricists and selections from the Great American Songbook and other American standards, taking you on a road trip through the rich, diverse landscape of this nation. (8pm, $20/$25)
The Wonder Bar: Willie Nile sings Bob Dylan, along with other favorites and hidden gems spanning his career in a two-plus hour show. (8pm, $25/$30)
House of Independents: Marc Muller's Grateful Jamband, with a loose and danceable night of Grateful Dead and family jams. (8pm, $15)
Tim McLoone's Supper Club: New York State of Mind, an evening celebrating the music of Billy Joel, performend by a cast of artists from Broadway and beyond, starring Marc G Dalio as the Piano Man. (8pm, $10-$25)
SUNDAY JUNE 18
The Stone Pony: the Birthday Massacre, joined by Army of Universe and Sumo Cyco. (7pm, $20, $25)
MONDAY JUNE 19
The Wonder Bar: Happy Monday, featuring free and local tunes from Dentist, Overlake, and Psychic Teens. (7pm, free)
The Saint: indie folk pop with River Whyless. Joined by Pamela Flores, Tara Dente, and Rachel Ana Dobken. (7:30pm, $13/$15)
WEDNESDAY JUNE 21
The Saint: acoustic rock with Parker Gispert, lead singer and guitarist for the Whigs. (6:30pm, $10/$13)
The Wonder Bar: Turnpike Troubadours, joined by Charley Crockett. (7pm, $20/$25)
The Asbury Hotel: Megan O'Shea presents Natalie Farrell, Matthew Stephen and the Sweet Action, Sleepmonster, and Phoebe Nix. (8pm, free)
THURSDAY JUNE 22
The Saint: acoustic rock with Richard Barone of the Bongos, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Ricky Byrd. (6:30pm, $15)
The Stone Pony: Asbury Rocks presents the Burns, joined by Modern Crowds, Avery and the Man Devils, We're Ghosts Now, and the Mercury Brothers. (7pm, $10/$12)
Tim McLoone's Supper Club: a night with Peter Asher and Albert Lee, two music legends sharing songs and stories in their first series of shows as an acoustic duo. (8pm, $25-$35)
The Saint
: rock and roll with Black P-ssy. (10pm, $12)
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| Protoje at the Stone Pony |
FRIDAY JUNE 23
The Saint: rock, groove, and soul with the Shady Street Show Band. Joined by Electric Kit, Pepperwine, and Zaritza. (7:30pm, $10)
The Stone Pony: reggae with Jamaica's Protoje, with DJ Yaadcore. (8pm, $22/$27)
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House of Independents:
Emo Night Brooklyn returns on Friday June 23, with all the best guy-linered and skinny jeans jams of the early 2000s. Doors open at 9 pm and cover is $10.
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
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The club's two dance floors and lounge include new wave/Brit pop/dark wave Night School on Wednesday, Victorious Fridays hosted by Miss Paradise Victoria Courtez, Country Line Dancing Saturdays, Sunday night karaoke, RuPaul's Drag Race viewing parties on Fridays with Skootie, and more events every night of the week.
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.
Porta: DJ Za spins every Friday from 10 pm to 2 am
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Founded in 2005,
QSpot in Ocean Grove is a LGBTQ community center focusing on the health, well-being, and pride of New Jersey's LGBTQ community. They provide resources, referrals, education, outreach, support groups, and arts and entertainment.
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Short-Term Rental Policy Community Input Meeting: Thursday, June 15, 7 pm
Master Plan Community Input Meeting: Tuesday, June 20, 6 pm
Environmental Shade Tree Commission: Tuesday, June 20, 7 pm
APTV Cable Advisory Board: Wednesday, June 21, 6 pm
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- The Asbury Park High School Graduation is on June 20
- Asbury Park Day is June 24, with events in Library and Springwood Parks and downtown.
- The Springwood Park Summer Concert Series kicks off on June 26.
- Fourth of July fireworks will be held on Tuesday, July 4 at about 9 pm.
- The Visionary Tattoo Arts Festival is on July 28 and July 29.
- The 10th annual Jersey Shore Film Festival kicks off on August 3.
- Ascension Party weekend kicks off on August 5.
- The third annual Promenade of Mermaids is on August 26.
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