Hey neighbors…
Welcome to The Shore Things! This newsletter is designed to help you understand all of your options Down the Shore this weekend. I’ll also get you any important information you might need about each event, links to dive deeper if you’re interested, and local weather and traffic reports for the week.
Let’s dive in…
This week in Ocean County...
Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Jan 28
Dream Big Burgers & Brews
A feel-good winter fundraiser night with a burger, a beer, and a community that shows up.
Where? ManaFirkin Brewing Company, 450 East Bay Ave, Suite 2, Manahawkin, NJ
When? Thursday, Jan 22, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost? $20 (includes one burger or cheeseburger, and one beer, per organizer)
Good to know… David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation fundraiser. Tickets ahead are encouraged so the food team can prep, and it keeps the line moving.
Shoreline Trivia Night
Bring your smartest friend, your loudest friend, and your “I swear I knew that” friend.
Where? Seaside Social House, 116 Sumner Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ
When? Thursday, Jan 22, 7:00 pm
Cost? Not listed ($10 smash burgers and $2 Miller Lites, though!)
Good to know… Hosted by Shoreline Trivia Co. (so expect it to move fast, and stay fun).
Laser Vinyl Classic Rock Experience
A planetarium laser show built for anyone who still believes classic rock deserves a little drama.
Where? Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater, Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
When? Friday, Jan 23, 7:00 pm
Cost? $12 (Book now while seating lasts! Already running low…)
Good to know… Runtime is about 44 minutes. See a trailer here… Enjoying yourself? Stick around for the Laser Zeppelin show (51 min) to follow. (Content warning for Zeppelin show: not recommended for under 15.)
Albert Music Hall Show
A Saturday night Ocean County staple: live bluegrass, folk, and Americana, plus comfort food specials.
Where? Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Road (Rt. 532), Waretown, NJ 08758
When? Saturday, Jan 24, doors 5:30 pm, music 6:30 pm
Cost? Adults $6, children 11 and under $1 (NOTE: Cash only)
Good to know… Free parking, wheelchair accessible. Here’s the band lineup for this Saturday:
Six Mile Cross
The Wild Grit
James Dalton
The Bluefins
George Zeo & Family
Tea & Tastes Night
An elegant tea pairing night that feels like a mini getaway without leaving Toms River.
Where? Mathis House, 600 Main St, Toms River, NJ 08753
When? Saturday, Jan 24, 7:00 pm
Cost? $42 per person (Plus tax and cash gratuity - fancy = pricey)
Good to know… Tickets are handled via RESY, or by phone at (732) 818-7580. Theme is “Elegant Food Pairings with Tea.”
Seasonal Sky Tour
A live guided “what you can actually see tonight” tour of the winter sky over New Jersey.
Where? Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College Building 13, 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
When? Saturday, Jan 24, 7:00 pm
Cost? $12 (Students, seniors, and 12 and under are $10) Get tickets
Good to know… It’s designed to be informal and interactive (grades 6 and up) so bring your questions. Runtime 60 min.
Walt Week Treats
A Disney-themed bakery week, which is basically permission to be a kid again, just with better coffee.
Where? Anna Banana’s Bakery, 657 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ
When? Wednesday, Jan 28, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost? Pay as you go (no ticket cost listed)
Good to know… It runs from Wednesday, Jan 28, through Sunday, Feb 1. Times are the same except 9am - 2pm on Sundays.
What’s in store for that unpredictable Ocean County weather…
Thursday is breezy but relatively mild, then temperatures drop hard heading into the weekend. Late Saturday night into Sunday looks like the main weather story, with snow likely and travel getting dicey, then a bitterly cold stretch to close out the week.
Snow likely late Saturday night through Sunday night, with another chance Monday. (If you are planning any driving, Sunday is the day to watch closely.)
Temps this week
Thu: High near 48°F, then colder at night.
Fri: High near 39°F, with a low around 10°F Friday night.
Weekend: Highs in the low 20s Saturday and upper 20s Sunday, with snow on Sunday.
Early week: Highs mostly in the 20s, with another cold night mixed in.
Sunrise/sunset
Thu, Jan 22: Sunrise 7:12 am, sunset 5:04 pm
Wed, Jan 28: Sunrise 7:08 am, sunset 5:11 pm
Ocean temp
Running around 40°F offshore near the Barnegat buoy as of Wednesday afternoon, so the “quick beach stroll” is the move, not the “oops I stepped in.”
We were wondering…
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That’s it for this week.
I’ll be back next Thursday for another packed week of events around the county. Stay tuned…
P.S.
Next week, I want to start getting more specific with recommendations YOU want to hear about. Write in and let me know! ([email protected])