Sep 28 Saturday
The 8th Annual Asbury Park Porchfest will be on 9/28, rain date 9/29. We have music at 27 locations around town 1-6pm. Williams Honor will kickoff will kickoff the day on a stage outside the Transparent Clinch Gallery at 12:00pm. This year we ae raising funds for the Mercy Center & Trinity Churches Code Blue program.
Sep 29 Sunday
Middletown, NJ—During the month of September, exceptional art produced by local artists will be on display at the Manasquan River Group of Artists' Invitational Art Show and Sale, sponsored by Manasquan Bank, at the Middletown Arts Center. The show will feature the art of 65 MRGA members and their guests from the Art Society of Monmouth County who will compete for awards provided by OceanFirst Bank.The show will be open September 3-29 during business hours. Admission is free. For details, visit www.mrga38.org.
The Manasquan River Group of Artists was formed in 1938 by Ida Wells Stroud, a prominent artist and teacher in the School of Fine Arts in Newark, and her daughter, Clara, who resided each summer in Herbertsville where Ida held outdoor painting classes on the banks of the Manasquan River. The group first met in members' homes. Today MRGA meets at the Curtis House in Brielle and remains true to its roots to promote the work of local artists.
Sea-Con is a collectibles festival with vendors, artists, writers and celebrities. Meet actress Genoveva Rossi (Attack of the Killer Chickens), author Tony DiGerolamo (The Jersey Devil), artist Criss Madd and the Star Wars 501st Legion.
Asbury Park Fall Bazaar will feature local vendors, kids’ activities, Fall photo walls, music, workshops, delicious food, libations and entertainment. The event is indoors, family friendly, pet friendly & free!
Celebrate Fall at the Asbury Park Fall Bazaar happening in two fabulous locations in Asbury Park: the Grand Arcade at historic Convention Hall on Sat & Sun, Sept 28 & 29 and The Asbury Hotel, Sun, Sept 29, from noon to 5 pm.
Asbury Park Fall Bazaar will feature:* Shopping: Explore a curated market featuring artisans from the Jersey Shore and beyond, offering a wide array of gifts and goods.* Fall Photo Walls: Snap Instagram-worthy photos at gorgeous Fall Photo Walls designed by Fringe & Things.* Permanent Jewelry Bar: Forever Linxx (Sat at Convention Hall) and Forever Golden (Sun at Convention Hall)* Kids Face Painting: Chelsea Glenn of Create Happiness NJ (also, doing Balloon Art!) (Sat at Convention Hall) and Krissy Face Paint (Sun at Convention Hall)* Food & Libations: Enjoy delicious drinks and food at Seahorse, Asbury Oyster Bar, and Asbury Hotel* Boozy Brushes Sip & Paint Glass Coffee Cups (Sun at Asbury Hotel 2-4 PM)* Flower Bar: Shop The Flower Experiment for fresh and dried flowers, arrangements, wreaths, pressed floral originals, prints, and more (Sat & Sun at Convention Hall).* Music: Sip & shop with DJs & live musical performances TBA.* Photography: Jason Daniel is a fine art photographer who recently relocated to the Garden State and is finding new inspiration up and down the Jersey shore, as well as chasing the light across the Big Apple (Sat & Sun at Convention Hall)* Vinyl Record Shopping: R&R Music & Records (Sat at Convention Hall, Sun at Asbury Hotel)* Exclusive Giveaways: Be one of the first 25 shoppers through the door each day and receive a Bazaar tote bag.
Join us for our Silent Movie Day Celebration 2024, saluting this timeless art form enjoyed for generations! We’ll begin the festivities with a screening of the Laurel & Hardy short Habeus Corpus, followed by Buster Keaton’s Steamboat Bill, Jr. which includes one of the most famous film stunts of all time!
Both films were released in 1928, the same year our historic UCPAC Main Stage was built. Organ accompaniment for both movies will be performed by Ian Fraser on our “Biggest Little Wurlitzer”, which is original to our theater. Enjoy free popcorn, themed drinks, and more. Please dress in black, white, and/or gray and get ready for your close up!
Sep 30 Monday
Please join us for the Porchfest after-party. We have invited a few of the Porchfest artists to perform for us including Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, Chuck Lambert, and Great Oblivion. Doors at 7. Music starts a 8.We will have Porchfest t-shirts available for purchase.
Oct 01 Tuesday
Join Waterspirit and Yoga Instructor, Angel Tener, for Gentle New Moon Flow Yoga. Both beginner and experienced participants will enjoy this class as we develop energy and balance. Flow through poses to promote strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Become empowered as Angel guides us through breathing and mindful movements.
Join the fun, go with the flow, register today! www.waterspirit.org/events-calendar
Oct 04 Friday
Two legendary founders of The Rascals are together again. Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish cite the fans and love of their timeless songs as reasons for collaboration. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Songwriter Hall of Fame members, The Rascals are widely considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s, and their music is the soundtrack of a generation. The Rascals have 17 Top 20 hits, seven Top 10 hits, and three No.1 hits that include “Groovin’”, “People Got To Be Free”, and “Good Lovin’.” Don’t miss The Rascals 2024 People Got To Be Free Tour!
“We’re so grateful for the fans, this is for them,” Felix Cavaliere said.
“This gives us another chance to play together and do it for the fans,” Gene Cornish said.To purchase accessible seating, please call UCPAC’s Box Office at 732-499-8226.
Oct 05 Saturday
Women Aware invites the Middlesex County community to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month by participating in the Moving Beyond Abuse 5K on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Johnson Park-Grove 4, Piscataway. This is a USATF-Certified 5K flat course. All event proceeds will support free and confidential services for survivors of domestic violence and their children in Middlesex County. Goldenseal the Band is performing LIVE through event!