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Name: Luciano’s Reggae Night at House of Independents
Start: 2026-01-09T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-09T21:00:00-05:00
Location: House of Independents

First Friday in Asbury Park

On the first Friday of every month, shops, galleries, & cafes are open late. There are art exhibit openings and events all over town!

NEXT FIRST FRIDAY IS DECEMBER 5, 2025

Check out what’s happening on First Friday!

Fireman's Park Christmas Tree Lighting!

Join us on Friday, December 5th at 5pm for the Fireman’s Park Christmas Tree Lighting🎄. Music, Treats, Hot Chocolate! Santa will be there, too! 🎅🏻

Fireman’s Park: 1305 Main Street (at Sunset Ave.), Asbury Park

Over the Moon Art Studios and The City of Asbury Park present: First Fridays Art & Sound at the Station

Join us on the first Friday of every month from 5-8 PM for a vibrant pop-up art and music show at the Asbury Park Transportation Center! Celebrate local talent with an exciting lineup of visual artists, musicians, and art/craft vendors showcasing their work in a lively community atmosphere.

This monthly event is brought to you by The City of Asbury Park and Over the Moon Art Studios, creating a platform for emerging and established artists to connect with the community. Whether you’re an artist, musician, or maker, we encourage you to apply and be part of this creative celebration!

Asbury Park Art Club presents Art a la Carte

Looking for an evening that feels refreshing and a little different? Join us for Art à la Carte—our signature drop-in art experience on the boardwalk. You’ll select a project from our rotating menu, settle in with step-by-step guidance, and spend two hours creating something special in a warm, welcoming studio setting. It’s hands-on, social, and designed to make your night out feel meaningful and memorable.

Asbury Park Train Station: 111 Main Street, Asbury Park

Paranormal Books & Curiosities presents Pictures with the Yeti and Krampus

Our 18th “Pictures with Yeti & Krampus”! Get in the holiday spirit ..or get terrified..either is fine1. Pictures are free, but a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated!

Paranormal Books & Curiosities: 621 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

art629 presents: The Human Form

33 ARTISTS, 80+ WORKS OF ART

This winter, we will be showcasing a variety of styles and mediums depicting the way artists interpret the human form through paintings and drawings made from life. This body of work is meant to allow the viewer to experience insight into to stories of both the artist and the figurative model they are working with.

Opening Rececption from 7-9pm

art629: 629 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

Asbury Book Cooperative Discounts

That’s right, we love our customers! And to show our appreciation we’ve got some great Black Friday Discounts.

Come in to the store and get 20% off all purchases on Friday 11/28 and Saturday 11/29.

Or use code Cyber 20 for 20% off all online orders from 11/18 through 12/1.

Members get a 25% discount for a longer period of time.

Asbury Book Cooperative: 644A Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

Asbury Park Distilling Co.

Join us for the music of Chris Brown from 8:30pm – 10:30 pm!

Asbury Park Distilling Co: 527 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park

Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar

Shopping, Music, Holiday workshops, Photos with 🎅🏻, Food Collection Drive, Holiday Photo Wall and Holiday Happy Hour!

Holiday Bazaar: Grand Arcade, Boardwalk, Asbury Park

The Black Swan presents the Bobby Syvarth Band

Enjoy the musical stylings of singer songwriter Bobby Syvarth at Asbury Park’s favorite English Pub!

9:00 PM – 11:59 PM

The Black Swan: 601 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park

BoHo House Discounts!

Enjoy a 10% Discount In-Store!

BoHo House: 625 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

Frank's Market & Refillery Discounts

25% Discount ALL DAY from 11am – 9pm

Frank’s Market: 658 Cookman Avenue, Unit 7, Asbury Park

Lakehouse Music Academy Holiday Discount

Now through January 1st. $100 off 2026 Summer Music Camps! 🥁🎸🎤

This is summer camp done differently. At Lakehouse, campers age 6 to 17 will make new friends, form their own bands, and learn to play songs they choose (or write themselves) with hands-on instruction from real pros in the music industry. Write, and record at world-class Lakehouse Recording Studios.

Offering camps in both Asbury Park and Red Bank

Lakehouse Music Academy: 619 Lake Avenue Asbury Park

Reggae Night with P Dub at Palmetto

Live Music with P Dub starting at 9pm!

Palmetto: 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

The Stone Pony presents AFTERMATH: A Classic Rock Tribute

AFTERMATH: CLASSIC ROCK TRIBUTE

with special guests

Phil Robinson Band

Fire in the Annex

Back to June

Aftermath returns to the Pony with their explosive classic rock show playing music that ruled the rocked the world in the ’70s and ’80s. The band can reach into almost any genre of rock always making for unique and interesting set lists — not your usual top hits only. They focus mainly on upbeat songs to keep you rocking all night!

Aftermath SI is: Mary Rock, Mike & Peter Spatola Anthony Surace, Jeff Derenzo, and Rob Colavito.

Door 6:30

Show 6:45 to 11:00

Price: $20. Adv /Dos

The Stone Pony: 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

The Wonder Bar presents HELL'S BELLES an AC/DC Tribute

HELL’S BELLES are first and foremost dedicated AC/DC fanatics. This is what we all have in common. We’re all part of a huge community of devotees to one of the greatest rock-n-roll bands in the world. This is who we all are, and this is what HELL’S BELLES strives to deliver with mechanical precision and passionate fury. Endorsed by Angus Young himself (Blender Magazine,) HELL’S BELLES are the closest one can get without actually moving to Australia and joining AC/DC’s road crew. HELL’S BELLES are indeed ALL female, all the way to their rock-n-roll cores, all the time and without exception. Representing for a whole new generation of women that won’t be intimidated, HELL’S BELLES actively encourage our legions of lady fans to stand up and be counted, and collaborate with women musicians and causes as a part of the mission towards rock and roll inclusion. Not some down-your-throat feminism, but a proactive support and action spirit towards the continued march towards balancing of the gender scales.

21+ Event

7:00 PM

Wonder Bar: 1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park

The Showroom Cinema presents Scarface

7:30 pm

Director: Brian De Palma

Run Time: 170 min. Release Year: 1983

Starring: Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia

After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, Tony eventually becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through Miami. But increased pressure from the police, wars with Colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia serve to fuel the flames of his eventual downfall.

The Showroom Cinema: 707 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

The House of Independents presents Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy returns to Asbury Park for a haunting sequel that delves even deeper into the macabre. This time, the Poe Historians bring four new tales from Poe’s dark imagination to life, each paired with a fresh selection of classic cocktails.

Two shows available 6pm and 8pm.

21+ Event

The House of Independents: 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

Have a First Friday Event? Email it to info@asburyparkchamber.com to have it included on this page!