Algonquin Arts Theatre

Relive the vibrant sounds of the 1980s with 80's New Wave featuring The Pinch! The Pinch became one of the area's most popular new wave bands, known for their dynamic covers of hits by The Talking Heads, The Clash, The Ramones, Joe Jackson, The Records, The Jags and others. Experience the 1980s like never before in this high-energy showcase!

Local Event: 80's New Wave featuring The Pinch

Monmouth County

Manasquan-Belmar

New Jersey

80's New Wave featuring The Pinch

Relive the vibrant sounds of the 1980s with 80's New Wave featuring The Pinch! The Pinch became one of the area's most popular...

The Pickleball Center

Join us to dink, slam, and serve up hope at the 2nd Annual HABcore Pickleball Social.
Bring your friends, family, and students for a fun afternoon of tournament play, open courts, light refreshments, and raffle prizes, all while supporting HABcore’s work providing housing and supportive services for neighbors in need at the Jersey Shore.
Players, spectators, and sponsors are all welcome. We invite local businesses to get involved by sponsoring the event or donating a raffle basket.
To register or sponsor visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://onecau.se/habcore-pickleball" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://onecau.se/habcore-pickleball</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Or contact lmoulder@habcore.org

Local Event: Pickleball for a Cause!

Bradley Beach

Pickleball for a Cause!

Join us to dink, slam, and serve up hope at the 2nd Annual HABcore Pickleball Social.
Bring your friends, family, and students...

VFW Post 2179 – 460 NJ- 36 Port Monmouth, NJ

The New Jersey Reptile Show is back — now expanded to two full days for an even better experience! Join us on Saturday, May 2nd or Sunday, May 3rd (9AM–4PM both days) for a friendly, educational , and fun-filled reptile &amp; exotic animal expo where families, collectors, and curious newcomers can explore the incredible world of reptiles.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a first-time reptile owner, or a family looking for a unique day out, this is the place to be. This is a sales and experience expo featuring animals and supplies from NJ's top breeders and vendors — while also giving kids and parents the rare chance to see these magnificent creatures up close, not just in books or on TV.
Kids 5 &amp; under get in FREE!
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<h2>🎟️ Tickets &amp; Capacity</h2>
Online ticket purchase is required.&nbsp;Capacity is strictly limited per day, and this event is expected to sell out.
👉 Purchase tickets at www.NJReptileShow.com to secure your spot.
Limited discounted family bundle tickets available — while they last!
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<h2>📍 Event Details</h2>
📍 Location: 
VFW Post 2179 
460 NJ-36 S, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 
(Use this address for Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze)
🕘 Dates &amp; Times: 
Saturday, May 2, 2026 (9AM – 4PM) 
Sunday, May 3, 2026 (9AM – 4PM)
🎟️ Admission: (Single Day) 
General Admission (Ages 6+): $20 
Discounted 4-Pack Family Bundle (Save $10 — While Available) 
Kids 5 &amp; Under: FREE
🅿️ Parking: 
Free on-site parking available
🍔 Food &amp; Drinks: 
Available for purchase at the VFW snack bar (Cash &amp; Cards)
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<h2>🐸 What To Expect</h2>
<h3>✅ A Unique Family Experience</h3>
Get up close to real reptiles and exotic animals in a safe, exciting environment. Perfect for young animal lovers, curious kids, and families looking for something different!
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<h3>✅ A True Reptile &amp; Exotic Animal Marketplace</h3>
Browse and shop from 70+ vendor tables featuring:
• Captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, aquatic fish, invertebrates, and &amp; small exotic mammals 
• Habitats, enclosures, and bioactive supplies 
• Feeder insects, frozen/live rodents, and more 
• Reptile merchandise and discounted equipment
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<h3>🦎 Animals You’ll See</h3>
Explore a wide variety of species from around the world:
🦎 Geckos 
🐍 Snakes 
🐉 Lizards 
🐸 Amphibians 
🕷️ Invertebrates 
🐟 Rare aquatic fish 
🦔 Small exotic mammals (hedgehogs and more!)🦜Interactive parrot experience by Parties By Parrots (Add-on vendor experience)
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<h2>🏪 Featured Vendors</h2>
Featuring top breeders, exotic pet shops, and trusted professionals including:
• Major League Exotics 
• Reptile Deli 
• AquaTerra Exotics 
• Classic Jurassic 
• Nautilus Avian &amp; Exotics Veterinary Specialists 
• Garden State Exotics 
• Strong Island Aquatics &amp; Exotics 
• The Critter Carnival 
• EZ Botanicals
(and many more from across New Jersey and beyond)

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Emerson Woolf and the Wishbones

From Stephen Schwartz, the renowned creator of Wicked, comes PIPPIN - a dazzling and thought-provoking musical about a young man's journey to find purpose. With unforgettable songs, mesmerizing choreography, and a touch of magic, this Tony Award®-winning classic invites audiences to experience the extraordinary in the ordinary.

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The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County invite you to shop for annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, trees, shrubs and our Home Decor area.
Friday, May 15th&nbsp; 8am to 5pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Saturday, May 16th&nbsp; 9am to 3pm
FREE Garden tours, horticultural and composting presentations, and Gardening Q&amp;A with Master Gardeners.
10:00am &nbsp; Container Garden Demonstration
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Get ready for The Boss Bash - a night of Bruce Springsteen magic with The B-Street Band! Celebrating 45 years as the longest-running and most requested Bruce tribute band, The B-Street Band brings the energy of the E-Street Band to the stage. With over four decades of performances from Maine to California, this high-energy show is a must-see for Springsteen fans of all ages. Don't miss out on this unforgettable tribute to the Boss at Algonquin's annual fundraising bash!

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Scarlet Reserve Room

We are independently owned, family-driven, and deeply rooted in the Monmouth County cannabis community — not backed by multi-state operators or corporate investors. Our mission is to keep cannabis culture alive in New Jersey while providing safe, premium, and compliant cannabis products to local customers. For anyone who believes in second chances and social equity in the New Jersey cannabis market, our journey shows it’s possible — even when the odds feel stacked against you. We’re proud to lead by example and build a trusted Englishtown and Monmouth County dispensary for the next generation of cannabis consumers and entrepreneurs. Our journey proves that redemption and determination can break barriers. Once facing charges for the very plant now fueling an industry, our founder rebuilt from the ground up — earning degrees, mastering business, and creating safe, trusted spaces for cannabis and wellness. Today, Scarlet Reserve Room stands proudly as an independently owned, legacy-to-legal Englishtown dispensary, keeping culture alive and proving second chances matter.

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Saturday, April 25

80's New Wave featuring The Pinch

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Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan, NJ

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