Local Love for our 2023 Awardees!

From Atlantic City to Asbury Park and straight up to Newark, we’ve got a lot of local love and talent coming at you! Dance, live music, comedy, visual arts, spoken word and community events – all the things that make The Garden State great. In true Jersey style, let’s congratulate our hometown heroes and awardees of 2023!

Event Series The Noyes Arts Garage

Story Slam

The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University 2200 Fairmount Ave, Atlantic City, NJ

Presented by the Murphy Writing Center of Stockton University, an open call live storytelling competition in the vein of poetry slams.

Free

Samples N Needles

Catch the best beats and tunes with Samples N Needles, showcasing the best local musicians and DJs

$10

From Earth To Cup

The Seed: A Living Beer Project 807 Baltic Ave, Atlantic City

Get a taste of true passion for the art of beermaking and connecting with community with From Earth to Cup. 

Free

Paint the Shore Mural Project

Tennessee Ave Tennessee Ave, Atlantic City, NJ

Watch as renowned local artists create a mural for Atlantic City with Create 48!

Free

Global Grooves: Music & Arts in the Park

O’Donnell Park 3501 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ

Check out Global Grooves: Music & Arts in the Park to celebrate the best of Chelsea’s arts and culture.

Free

The Cason Express Show Band

Kennedy Plaza Boardwalk 2300-2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

Explore the music + history that made Atlantic City an entertainment mecca

Free

Back Sov Bullies Concert

Sovereign Ave Field 3301 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ

Check out the first annual Back Sov Bullies Concert, feat. local hardcore and punks and celebrating AC’s skate scene

Free

Angela Burton and Passion

Kennedy Plaza Boardwalk 2300-2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

Angela Burton brings her passionate mix of R& B, Top 40, Jazz, Oldies and Motown to N2S

Free

Boogie Daze Pool Party

The Chelsea Rooftop Hotel 111 S Chelsea Ave, Atlantic City, NJ

The Boogie Nights crew has a rooftop pool and party ready to go at The Chelsea for North To Shore, and you’re invited!

$10

Soup Can’s Candemonium

C.R.O.P.S. 2101 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ

Support some of the best local talent and have a great time as well! Head to Soup Can Magazine’s Soup Can’s Candemonium

Free

Yo Eleven – One Woman, Many Voices

Resorts Superstar Theater 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

Yo Eleven: One Woman/Many Voices tells the story of Atlantic City from the hearts and eyes of its residents. Don’t miss this one woman show!

$25

Readings From Asbury Park

Stephen Crane House 508 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

A "Readings from Asbury Park" program, in which a diverse group of voices from the contemporary city scene pay homage to Asbury-connected authors.

$15

Alexander Simone and Whodat? Live Crew

Watermark 800 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

Celebrate the best of Asbury Park’s west side artists with Alexander Simone and Whodat? Live Crew.

Free

Singer/Songwriter Showcase

Georgies 810 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

Celebrate the top LGBTQ+ singer/songwriters at one of the best watering holes in town.

Free

Blue Dot’s Joy Connection Project

Asbury Park Boardwalk 4, Ocean Ave Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ

C’mon, get happy (and on your feet) with the Joy Connection Project. Join Blue Dot in a celebration of being human with an inclusive & immersive dance party! Enjoy a live musical experience and dance like no one's watching!

Free

The High Standards Trio

R Bar 1114 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ

The High Standards Trio takes you on a journey to 1920’s New Orleans at R Bar on June 15th. Don’t miss it!

Free

Drag Show with Tastie!

Georgies 810 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

After the LGBTQ+ Singer Songwriter Showcase, stick around for one of Asbury Park’s favorite local drag queens, Tastie!

Free

Suminagashi (Japanese Water Marbling) Workshop

Over the Moon Art Studios 808 Springwood Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

Over the Moon Art Studios is hosting a Suminagashi class. Learn how to create art through water marbling.

Free

LGBTQ+ After Party and Drag Show

Georgies 810 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

The Unofficial After Party with Nikki Sky Blake! Drag queens, DJs, pool, drinks, and an all-night patio at Georgie’s!

Free

Juneteenth Celebration

Springwood Park 126 Atkins Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

The Annual Asbury Park/Neptune Juneteenth Celebration is back and better than ever!

Free

Drag Queen Story Time & Pride Crafts

Asbury Book Collective 644A Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Book Cooperative's got PRIDE! Join us for a day of family fun at Asbury Book Collective celebrating PRIDE month.

Free

Dance Asbury Park- A Celebration of Movement

Springwood Park 126 Atkins Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

Watch some of the community’s finest dancers show off their skills with Dance Asbury Park- A Celebration of Movement

Free

Hip Hop in the Round

Boys and Girls Club Monmouth County 1201 Monroe Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

Celebrate 50 years of hip hop with Hip Hop in the Round, featuring current + rising local hip hop stars.

Free

The Symposium of Supervillainy

Embrace your dark side + celebrate individuality + diversity through art with the interactive Symposium of Supervillainy

$5

Tony LaSalle + PF3 Studios Pop Up Shop

Tony LaSalle Gallery 619 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

Join Tony LaSalle and Tyshon Gosein for an evening of fashion + art at the Tony LaSalle Gallery space with PF3 Studios.

Free

LGBTQ After Party, w/ All Night Karaoke

Georgies 810 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

Do your best Love Shack interpretation at All Night Karaoke! Georgie’s Bar welcomes all for an all night after party!

Price TBD - Pay at the Door

Father’s Day Blues Jam

R Bar 1114 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ

Get a taste of New Orleans right here at the Jersey Shore at R Bar’s Father's Day Blues Jam

Free

Drag Brunch with Divinity Banks and Karaoke

Georgies 810 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

Start your Sunday off right with one of Asbury Park’s local legends, Divinity Banks! Get ready for Drag Brunch Realness followed by Karaoke!

Free

Sunday on St. John’s

St. John's Island Sunset Lake Park, Asbury Park, NJ

St John’s Island in Sunset Park is an intimate island. On Sunday, June 18, join local musicians for an afternoon of joy and great tunes.

Free

SoulFull Sunday

Over the Moon Art Studios 808 Springwood Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

Fill up your soul and come together through art and community with SoulFull Sunday.

Free

Asbury Park Dance Festival Presents: Dance Is Life

Carousel Building 104-108 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

June 18th's Dance is Life offers a mixture of instruction, demonstration and social interaction to engage and celebrate through movement.

Free

Creatives + Filmmakers Happy Hour

Cool Vines/LaunchPad 625 Broad Street, Newark, NJ

Networking in Newark: Creatives + Filmmakers Happy Hour celebrates DJs, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, artists, and more

Free

Newark Levels

=Space 89 Market St. Floors 2, 3, & 4, Newark, NJ

Newark Levels is a celebration of music throughout the contemporary history of Newark’s arts and culture.

$15

Brick City Comedy Revue

Kilkenny Alehouse 27 Central Ave, Newark, NJ

Brick City Comedy Revue, Newark's premier comedy showcase, joins the lineup of New Jersey’s newest month-long festival!

$15

party at bunkr

Bunkr. Lower Level, 25 Halsey St, Newark, NJ

Ready to get down and dance it out at bunkr.? Support the local DJ scene and have a blast with like-minded creatives on June 23.

$15,

BrownMill Anniversary Block Party

Halsey Street Between Central Avenue and New Street Central Ave At Halsey St, Newark, NJ

Kick it down on Halsey Street on June 24th for Halsey Fest and the BrownMill Anniversary Block Party

Free

Jersey Club 101

Ariya Plaza Hall 50 Branford Pl, Newark, NJ

Jersey Club 101 honors Newark dance legends, Jersey club culture, and Jersey dance history, shining a light on new up-and-coming talent.

$35 – $75

Hip Hop Meets Jazz Orchestra

Harriett Tubman Park 501-551 Broad St, Newark, NJ

Check out “Jazz Meets Hip Hop Orchestra” for a novel concert experience merging classical music, jazz improvisation + hip-hop beats

$20,

Akwaaba Gallery: NJ Group Exhibition

Akwaaba Gallery 509 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ

Opening reception for Akwaaba Gallery celebrating diverse artists from New Jersey!

Free

Art-Official Intelligence

BlkBoxNwk 505 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ

Art-Official Intelligence encompasses a multitude of creative mediums with the common theme of challenging the artist to venture from their comfort zone to experience growth through multi-disciplinary interactions.

Free

PBNJ Presents Club Chronicles Livestream

Bunkr. Lower Level, 25 Halsey St, Newark, NJ

The Jersey club movement is taking the world by storm, and you can experience it via the PBNJ Presents Club Chronicles Livestream

$10,

House The Gap

Masonic Lodge 31 Fulton Street, Newark, NJ

Head over to the Masonic Lodge for “House The Gap,” a celebratory affair of all things house music.

$10,

Collar’d

NJPAC Center for Arts Education 24 Rector Street, Newark, NJ

A biting and humorous commentary on when “woke” gets woke, Collar’d will get you thinking

$TBD

“Down In The Ro”: An Open Mic Series

Military Park 42 Park Place, Newark, NJ

Don’t miss “Down in the Ro”, an open mic experience at Military Park. Show your talents and shine your light at this interactive event!

Free

Chandelier

Walk the streets of Newark with poets and artists as they shine a light on public art throughout downtown.

Free

Carrie Jackson & Jazzin’ All Stars

Weequahic Park Elizabeth Avenue & Meeker Avenue, Newark, NJ

Carrie Jackson & Jazzin’ All Stars offer an intimate and inspired jazz-centered musical experience under the stars

Free

A Night of Soul

BlkBoxNwk 505 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ

On June 25th, listen to, network with, and celebrate local talent with A Night of Soul.

Free