Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce

PIANO PARTY WITH BOB EGAN
2024-10-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-22 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Asbury Hotel, 210 5th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Join us every Tuesday from 7 pm – 10 pm in Soundbooth and listen to Bob Egan play the piano while guests sing along!

BROOKS NIELSEN OF THE GROWLERS
2024-10-09 19:00 | The Stone Pony
Brooks Nielsen, lead singer of surf-psych icons The Growlers, revisits the band’s classic album, Chinese Fountain, to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Nielsen will perform the album from start to finish (and then some) this fall at 26 very special North American shows.
Chinese Fountain is The Growlers’ fourth studio album and sees the band evolve from a psych-circus, while remaining true to the band’s “beach goth” essence. It is blessedly direct, with razor sharp songwriting and engaging melodies at the center of every song; “Big Toe,” “Going Gets Tough,” “Love Test,” “Rare Hearts” and or course, the disco-punk and synth-splashed title track. It was that track that signaled the band’s move from the dive bar to the dance floor–a precursor of sorts to the band’s follow-up, the Julian Casablancas-produced City Club.
Uncompromising, enigmatic, and wildly ambitious, Nielsen isn’t tiptoeing into his solo career. The energetic singer has had a busy couple of years, embarking on headline tours where he regularly performs more than two hours each night, sometimes stretching his show past the three-hour mark.
His latest singles “Tropical Cowboy” and “Chew My Heart Out,” function as a duo. A couple. A gemini gesture to herald his upcoming second solo album, A Ride I’m Waiting For. Originally written in 2014 for Chinese Fountain, the songs are a sneaky flashback to a different era when The Growlers released tracks as “couples.” Not singles, but two songs together, intertwined in thought and expression.
You can hear the new tracks live at the upcoming Chinese Fountain 10th Anniversary Shows as well as songs from Nielsen’s 20-track solo debut One Match Left and subsequent The Circle and Psycho EPs. Nielsen’s dynamic set lists have been loaded with Growlers’ classics, deep cuts, choice covers, and stripped-down, unplugged mini-sets.
Aided by a live band that includes Growlers drummer Richard Gowen, bassist Brogan Dutcher, keyboardist Cole Riddle, and guitarists J.D. Carrera and Elyadeen Anbar, Nielsen melds the live spontaneity of the improv-driven rock scene with the energy of his punk peers.

Rose Betts
2024-10-10 19:00 | Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, 07712
General Admission Only
21 AND OVER ADMITTED
DOORS 7:00 PM

BRETT YOUNG
2024-10-11 18:00 | The Stone Pony Summer Stage, 913 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, 07702, United States
Brett Young
Restless Road & Owen Riegling
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $49.50 in advance (plus applicable surcharges), $54.50 at the door

Everclear
2024-10-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Asbury Lanes, 209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park, 07712
Everclear
Marcy Playground
Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
All Ages

Mary’s Place by the Sea 13th Annual Walk-A-Thon & 6th Annual 5K Run
2024-10-12 09:00 - 13:00
Join Mary’s Place by the Sea on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 in Ocean Grove, NJ for our Annual Walk/Run! This event supports our mission as we provide a place for women with cancer to heal: mind, body and soul. This year, Mary’s Place reached a milestone anniversary of 15 years of service to 15,000 women with cancer, thanks to YOUR commitment, generosity and love. Proceeds from this event directly support our guests who enjoy wellness retreats and receive all integrative services, meals, and accommodations at absolutely NO COST, thanks in part to fundraisers such as this. To register to walk/run please visit: https://runsignup.com/marysplacebytheseawalk2024

MEET ARI LEHMAN: The First Jason Voorhees from Friday The 13th
2024-10-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Pop Stop and Pokemon Shop, 108 S. Main Street, Ocean Grove
Come meet the First Jason of Friday the 13th, Ari Lehman at our shop in Ocean Grove on Sunday October 13th from 12-3!
Order early and we’ll throw in a FREE Funko pop for you to get signed.
Mail ins and shipping available.
$40 per autograph
Add $10 for jaa cert.
$10 for insured shipping
Additional items available on our website.
https://www.popstopandpokemonship.com/ari-lehman-signing

Slow Down Sundays with BJ Bied
2024-10-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-20 19:00 - 22:00 | The Asbury Hotel, 210 5th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Join us at Soundbooth every Sunday from 7 – 10 pm and listen to lofi jazz loops by the talented guitarist BJ Bied!

Music Trivia with Giuseppe
2024-10-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Asbury Hotel, 210 5th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Join Giuseppe at Soundbooth every Monday from 7 – 10 pm for Music Trivia!

Business Made Social at Tim McLoone's Supper Club
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, 07712
The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for business networking at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club on Tuesday, October 15th from 6pm – 8pm.
$15 in advance ($20 at the door for non-members/$15 at the door for members)

SANDY MACK JAM BAND
2024-10-16 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | The Asbury Hotel, 210 5th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Join us at Soundbooth Every Wednesday from 6-10PM to enjoy a Sand Mack Jam Band! This event is free and open to the public We hope to see you there!

Comedy Night at Bell Theater with Mike Vecchione
2024-10-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, 07733
Mike Vecchione has performed in NYC clubs and across the country for more than 20 years. Vecchione has appeared on The Tonight Show, Netflix, Comedy Central and Hulu. He was in Pete Davidson’s movie The King of Staten Island and currently has a comedy special on YouTube called The Attractives, directed and produced by fellow comedian Nate Bargatze. Vecchione’s sarcastic, joke-heavy style combined with sharp writing and an understated delivery leaves audiences in stitches.
Bell Theater offers a full bar, plenty of parking, and all tickets are $25. 6:30 p.m.

Yoga with Love-Learn to Read the Tarot
2024-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Yoga With Love, 417 Euclid Ave, Loch Arbour, NJ, 07711, United States
Learn to Read the Tarot With Amy Novack
Tarot cards can help us to zero in on what is truly in our subconscious, in our hearts. The cards help us to pause, reconnect and discover our deep truths.
In this two-part series, we will discuss how to:
• Establish a connection to our decks and our intuition
• ground ourselves before and clear after a reading
• use different spreads to assist your reading
Part I (10/17)- will focus on the Major Arcana. These 22 cards represent archetypal images and energies, they are the cards that are not suited. They represent the major twists and turns in your life.
Part II (11/14)- will focus on the Minor Arcana. There are 56 Minor Arcana cards which are divided into 4 suits. We will delve into the suited cards which focus on the current challenges and opportunities you face on a daily basis.
If you have a deck please bring it and a journal. There will be decks to use but it is nice to have your own, and there will be homework between classes!
Thursdays 6:30–8:30pm
• Part I- Major Arcana 10/17/24 -$45
• Part II- Minor Arcana, 11/14/24 -$45
417 Euclid Ave., Loch Arbour, NJ 07711 1-848-777-2942
yogawithlovenj.com

BREAD AND ROSES FILM FESTIVAL
2024-10-18 12:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-18 15:00 - 2024-10-20 18:00 | Showroom Cinema, 707 Cookman ave, Asbury Park, NJ
The idea of a female-centric film festival was born the moment that Roe v. Wade was overturned, as it become even more glaringly obvious simply how much female voices still need protection, support, and celebration. Since its inception, the world of cinema has long been a male dominated space, and while some movement forward has been made, progress towards alleviating gender inequities behind the screen has been slow and uneven, at best.
Enter, Bread and Roses, a term which dates back to the early 1900s and inspired by a speech from suffragist, Helen Todd. The term went on to become synonymous with the 1912 Lawrence, Massachusetts textile workers strike – a strike that was led by mostly migrant women through a brutally cold winter (and sadly, not one without unnecessary bloodshed).
At a foundational level, bread and roses refers to the desire that women deserve both fair wages and dignified conditions. In turn, “Bread for all, and Roses too!” (and the many variations thereof) became a common slogan among women’s fights for equal rights across the United States. BRFF’s main mission is to support, elevate, and celebrate the unique and diverse voices of female filmmakers from around the world.
With an all-female leadership team, each of us is deeply dedicated and passionate about women’s rights – on and off screen. We are incredibly proud to run a small, and mighty female-centric film space with hopes of bettering the present (and future) for all women in film, from their childhood dreams to their professional goals.
Join us! We are grateful for your support, in whichever way works best for you.

DANIEL DONATO’S COSMIC COUNTRY
2024-10-18 19:00 | The Stone Pony
There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album, Reflector, his first all-original album. But within those, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him — and that he’s pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor.
He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang; a showcase for Donato’s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it’s a world of his own, and a wide world of musical adventure at that.
While growing up in Nashville his father, who turned his young son on to music of all genres, suggested the fledgling and industriously minded (even at just 14) artist start busking in Nashville’s lower Broadway area and outside concerts, for eight hours at a time on the weekends. One night, the two happened by Robert’s Western World where legendary honky-tonk local mainstay the Don Kelly Band were performing. “Their songbook was that of my main influences still to this day — Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Bob Wills, Marty Robbins, Bill Monroe, traditional bluegrass music, Hank Williams Sr. — old-timey music with real stories and emotions that everybody has. It just hooked me right away.” Donato eventually became a member of the band, playing four hours a night at Robert’s (464 shows in total).
Another piece of the puzzle came through later in Donato’s teenage years — the Grateful Dead, thanks to a high school American History teacher who gave him a pile of bootleg recordings when he was 18. “When I discovered Jerry Garcia, there’s really never been anyone who writes like that,” says Donato. “From there I went on to discover Bob Dylan and all the great writers and made me want to make that part of what I did as well.”
The whole package of player, singer, writer and band leader was in place. Two albums in, Daniel Donato and Cosmic Country, featuring Nathan Aronowitz (keyboards/guitars/vocals), Will McGee (bass/vocals) and Will Clark (drums, percussion/vocals) are selling out venues throughout the country and bringing their brand of Cosmic Country to an ever growing, passionate fanbase.
Door 7:00 PM
Show 8:00 PM
Tickets: $25 advance (plus applicable service charges), $30 at the door

Ladies Philoptochos Society of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Asbury Park in Ocean, NJ
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:30
The Philoptochos Society of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Asbury Park, N.J., will host its Annual Luncheon on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at the Grand Marquis, 1550 Route 9 South, Old Bridge, N. J. It is an exciting day which includes a delicious lunch with your choice of grilled rib eye steak, chicken margarita, pan seared bronzini or a vegetarian option. There will be an amazing Gift Auction, Raffles with wonderful prizes along with a Bake Sale filled with, among other things, traditional home baked Greek goodies. Donation is $60.00 per person. Proceeds benefit the St George Philoptochos’ charitable works. The proceeds from this annual event support our continuous philanthropic efforts and provide aid to those in need. Kindly submit reservations and payments no later than October 05, 2024, via the stgeorgephiloptochos.square.site or by check made payable to the St. George Philoptochos Society and mailed to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, ATTN: Philoptochos Society, 1033 West Park Avenue, Ocean, NJ 07712.

6arelyhuman
2024-10-19 18:00 | House of Independents, 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
SAT 19 OCT 2024 – 18:00 EDT
6arelyhuman
House of Independents, Asbury Park, NJ

Medium Linda Shields
2024-10-24 17:30, 2024-10-24 19:00 | Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, 07712
Come enjoy an evening with Linda Shields, The Jersey Shore Medium, as she connects with those who have crossed over. Linda realized her “gift” at a very early age and tells us that her greatest joy is in being able to be the “voice” of a loved one or friend who has passed and wants to communicate with those they have left behind. This promises to be an evening with many surprises! Doors at 5:30, show starts at 7.
PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading.

Power Bottom Comedy Presents: Gianmarco Soresi at House of Independents
2024-10-24 18:30 - 21:00 | House of Independents, 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Power Bottom is Asbury Park’s longest running monthly stand up comedy show, bringing the NYC caliber comedy experience to the Jersey shore! Produced by Allie Mae and Joe McAndrew, Power Bottom features the funniest up-and-coming comics working today as well as comedians you may have seen on Netflix, Hulu, Late Night talk shows, Comedy Central, HBO, Kill Tony and more! And if laughing all night wasn’t enough, you may also win a prize from one of the many local businesses that sponsor the show such as Mutiny BBQ, Amici Gelato and Caffe, Rebel Supply Co., and PULP, or the grand prize: $69 cash!

This month we have Gianmarco Soresi!
Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more. He’s performed stand-up on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell, The Real Housewives of New York, and was selected as a JFL New Face in 2022. Gianmarco has also acted in Billy Crystal’s Here Today, Netflix’s Bonding, Hustlers, The Last OG, and is the host of the popular podcast “The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi.”
Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:30pm
Tickets $15 in advance- available at:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/60193841/power-bottoma-comedy-show-asbury-park-house-of-independents

Will Hoge
2024-10-24 19:00 | Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, 07712
WILL HOGE
Jett Holden
The Wonder Bar is happy to welcome back Will Hoge! Will has a career whose milestones include No. 1 hits, Grammy nods, major label record deals, and hard-won independence. Years before Americana music received its own category at the Grammys, Hoge was on the frontlines, helping to pilot and popularize the genre’s blend of American roots music. In the current digital era dominated by influencers seeking shortcuts to stardom, Will Hoge proudly treads the scenic route, immersing himself in the journey rather than fixating on the destination.
Doors at 7 pm
Showtime 8 pm
21+

Halloween Glow Party & Night Market
2024-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Asbury Park Night Market presents
Halloween Glow Party & Night Market
21+ Foodie + Dancing + Shopping + Glow Party!
in the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall
Dance Party with DJ Pepeloco
Get ready to light up the night this Halloween! Join us for our Halloween Glow Party + Night Market, a dance party and night market experience brought to you by Night Market Asbury Park, Asbury Park Bazaar and Asbury Park Boardwalk. This 21+ event is all about dancing, one-of-a-kind street foods and libations, unique shopping, photo moments, fun activities, and connecting with friends.
Embark on an unforgettable journey featuring:
🌟 Glow Up: Come dressed in your brightest neon and glow-in-the-dark attire. Think glow sticks, LED accessories, and anything that shines under blacklight.
🍔 Food Bazaar: Featuring 5 pop-up food vendors curated to focus on international eats. Indulge in the diverse flavors that capture the spirit of New Jersey’s vibrant gastronomic landscape.
🛍️ Shopping Delights: Shop til you drop with 12 vendors curated by Asbury Park Bazaar. Immerse yourself in a celebration of makers, music, and art as you explore an array of exclusive offerings.
🎶 Music: Dance party with local favorite DJ Pepeloco.
🎨Face Paint: Get your face painted in dazzling designs that glow brilliantly under blacklights (facepaint not included with ticket).
🍹 Bar: Multiple on-site bars.
🎲 Activities: Challenge friends to cornhole, strike a pose at our glowing photo activations, light up the dance floor under the blacklights and so much more
Event is 21+ only with no exceptions
No re-entry
No pets allowed
No refunds
No outside food or beverage
Ticket does not include food or beverage as those are sold separately
No weapons

Jersey Shore Rescue Mission 5K Race & Family Walk
2024-10-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Ocean Grove Boardwalk, 21 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove, 07756
Run or walk with us on the Ocean Grove boardwalk on Saturday, October 26th! Enjoy a fun morning event while also supporting the work of the Mission to provide meals, shelter, and addiction recovery to people in need in our community.

“Grace -N- Grit "~ Michael Longo & Friends Group Exhibition
2024-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | parlor gallery, 717 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, 07712
“Grace -N- Grit” Exhibition Honors the Legacy of Michael Longo: Artist & Friend
In a tribute to one of its most cherished family members, Parlor Gallery presents “Grace -N- Grit,” an exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life and work of Michael Longo.
Opening Saturday, October 26th, from 6-10 PM, this intimate showcase brings together Longo’s previously unseen works alongside pieces by 18 artists who shared his creative journey, perspective and friendship.
Michael Longo, who passed away in April 2024, known for his masterful paintings as much as his magnetic personality at Bond Street Bar, Longo lived his life as an artwork in itself – full of beautiful contradictions. “He would tuck a small, delicate flower behind his ear while bartending, and simultaneously curse and possibly throw someone out for their bad behavior. These contradictions were endless and wonderful, teaching us to accept all sides of ourselves.” -Jill Ricci (his partner in love and life)
Michael embodied grace in its truest forms – both as a presence that honored every space he entered and as an expression of elegant, courteous goodwill. Paired with his remarkable grit – that unwavering courage and strength of character – these qualities defined him, shining brightest even during his illness.
He had many passions aside from visual art, and he imbued all of them with the same attention, care and adoration. Life as Art. Even during his battle with Stage 4 cancer, Longo’s creative spirit never dimmed. When traditional oil paints became too toxic, he adapted, turning to gouache and watercolor. When neuropathy made his hands nearly unusable, he continued creating in whatever way he could.
“Michael’s development as an artist and person was inspiring. He spent every available moment drawing, painting, working on his cars and trucks, cooking and learning. He kept some of these passions close to his heart, but when he shared them, they never failed to impress. Whichever version of Michael you knew or talents he shared with you, he somehow made you feel important for it. Full of compassion, creativity, emotion, humor, elegance and vitriol, he focused it into his body of work that is over-whelming, awe-inspiring and beautiful.” ~ Pat James Longo
“Mike was a true creative to his core,” says Parlor Gallery’s Jenn Hampton. “Even though he has physically left us, his imprint on Asbury Park and our community will remain. This is the true gift of a Creative: that through their Art and actions, they become immortal.”
Featured artists joining this special exhibition include:
Pat James Longo
Meghan McAleavy
Sara Stadtmiller
Matt Crabe
Neil O’Brien
Porkchop
Robert Leecock
Jennifer DiZelfalo
Puddin Aylward
Rob Santello
Robert Ryan
Erica Vermilyea
Kristen Vermilyea
Tim Cronin
Sandy Gaestel
Mike Shine
Jason Stumpf
Gary Mellon
“Grit -N- Grace” opens Saturday, October 26th. The reception and celebration is from 6-10pm and free and open to the public.
Parlor Gallery is located at 717 Cookman Avenue, (on the Arts Bloc) Asbury Park, NJ.
For inquiries about the exhibition or artwork and to be added to the Collector Preview, please contact jill@parlor-gallery.com or juicyjenn@parlor-gallery.com.
