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Important: Both our Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department and our Ocean County Library system are sponsors of MAJOR events which will be of interest to both residents and visitors of Ocean County.

After reviewing our events listed below, for more to see and do visit, www.oceancountyparks.org - many events involve recreation and tours as well as nature/parks and for all age groups www.theoceancountylibrary.org - more than just books the system presents many performing arts programs and other exciting events.

Open All Year
Boardwalk/beaches are open:
  • Long Beach Island, discoversouthernocean.com
  • Pt. Pleasant Beach, pointpleasantbeachnj.com
  • Seaside Heights, seasideheightstourism.com
  • Arts & Music year round:
  • Anchor & Palette Art Gallery, 45 Mount St., BAY HEAD, www.anchorandpalette.com
  • LBI Arts & Science Foundation, LOVELADIES (Long Beach Island) lbifoundation.org
  • Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, ISLAND HEIGHTS, ocartistsguild.org
  • M. Christina Geis Gallery, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., LAKEWOOD; georgian.edu
  • Full Spectrum Gallery, 316 Main St., Rt. 88, LAKEWOOD; fullspectrumartstudio.com
  • Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, LAKEWOOD, www.strand.org
  • Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, MANAHAWKIN, pineshoresartassociation.org
  • Fine Arts Center at Ocean County College, College Drive off Hooper Ave., TOMS RIVER, ocean.edu
  • Albert Music Hall, Saturday Nights, 131 Wells Mill Road (Rt. 532), WARETOWN, alberthall.org
  • Ocean County History year round:
  • Museum of New Jersey Maritime History, Dock Rd. & West Ave., BEACH HAVEN, www.museumofnjmh.com
  • Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, LAKEHURST, nlhs.com
  • NJ Museum of Boating, 1800 Bay Avenue, Building 12, PT. PLEASANT, njmb.org
  • Pt. Pleasant Historical Society Museum, PT. PLEASANT BEACH, pointpleasanthistory.com
  • Ocean County Museum, 26 Hadley Ave., TOMS RIVER, oceancountyhistory.org
  • Toms River Maritime Museum, Corner of Hopper Ave and Water Street, TOMS RIVER, www.co.ocean.nj.us/museums/TomsRiverSeaport/about.htm
  • Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, TUCKERTON, tuckertonseaport.org
  • Ocean County and the Sea year round:
  • Barnegat Lighthouse (State Park), BARNEGAT LIGHT, www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/parks/barnlig.htm
  • Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave & the Boardwalk, PT. PLEASANT BEACH, jenkinsons.com
  • NJ Museum of Boating, 1800 Bay Avenue, Building 12, PT. PLEASANT, njmb.org
  • Island Beach State Park, SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/parks/island.htm
  • Toms River Maritime Museum, Corner of Hopper Ave and Water Street, TOMS RIVER, www.co.ocean.nj.us/museums/TomsRiverSeaport/about.htm
  • Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, TUCKERTON, tuckertonseaport.org
  • February
    Bi-Plane rides over the Shore, The Cannibal Queen, Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530. 30,60 and 90 minute rides, aboard a 1942 Open Cockpit, WWII Stearman bi-plane $$ Information: 1-800-247-2371 or or www.biplaneridesovernjb.com - BERKELEY TWP

  • Every Tuesday
    Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

  • Every Wednesday
    Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

  • Every Thursday
    Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

  • Every Friday
    Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

  • Every Saturday
    Nature Walks, Nature Center, Island Beach State Park. 11 am. Entry fee for Park but not for nature walk. See a maritime forest, a nationally rare plant community, and a field of beach heather, among other natural features. Also view the Nature Center's 175 gallon fish tank and other displays.Dress warmly for the ocean breezes. Information: 732-793-1698 - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK

    Science Saturdays, LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Join members of the LBIF Science Committee and science experts for informal, but informative lectures about unique topics. February 7 - April 25. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

    Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Live county, bluegrass, and folk music. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm. Information: 609-971-1593 www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

  • February 1 - February 24
    Exhibit, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Works of the late Jim Hartung. Opening Reception Feb. 1. Free. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    Printmakers Invitational, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Displaying most forms of printmaking, including etchings, lithographs, silk screen, computer, and monoprints. Free. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

  • February 4 - March 31
    Exhibit: African-Americans of Ocean County, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 7 pm. Sidney Taylor will open the exhibition with his presentation on February 4 at 7 pm. Museum open Tues & Thurs, 1 pm - 3 pm, lst Sat., 1-4 pm. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

  • February 8 - February 15
    Chocolate Week, Throughout the Greater Long Beach Island Region including the southern Ocean County mainland. Features exclusive services, items, hotel packages, special desserts, salon treatments, and discounts on special retail items, classes and art exhibits and products with a chocolate theme. Information: 609-494-7211 or www.discoversouthernocean.com - LONG BEACH ISLAND/SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY

    February 1
    5th Annual Super Bowl Sunday Plunge, Meet on the 48th St. beach. 1 pm. Plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. Pre-register, 10 am to noon, Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Donation includes post-plunge festivities for at the Community Center immediately following the alcohol-free event, prizes for: youngest, oldest, best costume, most funds raised by a student, and most funds raised overall. Benefits St. Francis Community Center and the Swim Teams of Southern Regional High School. Information: 609-494-8861 ext. 118 or www.stfranciscenterlbi.com - BRANT BEACH/LONG BEACH ISLAND

    February 2
    Read-In, Solar Lounge, College Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 9 pm - 2:30 pm. Celebrates Black History Month. Refreshments. Information: 732-255-0493, ext. 2465 - TOMS RIVER

    February 4
    Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory, The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com - LAKEHURST

    Ocean County College MidWeek Jazz presents: Ground Hog Day Jam with Herb Gardner, Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 8 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    February 5
    Junior Division of the Our Gang Players, Inc. presents: Snow White & the Seventy (!?) Dwarfs, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 pm. Classic fairy tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with a new twists. Bring the whole family to a delightful afternoon or evening to once again discover how good triumphs over evil!!$ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    February 6
    Junior Division of the Our Gang Players, Inc. presents: Snow White & the Seventy (!?) Dwarfs, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 pm. Classic fairy tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with a new twists. Bring the whole family to a delightful afternoon or evening to once again discover how good triumphs over evil!!$ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    February 7
    Where Salt and Fresh Water Mix, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. Presented by Melanie Reding. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    Record Release Party for A Few Uneven Rhymes: A Tribute to Winter Hours, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. Gordon Gano, a prolific songwriter and poet, put his ideas to the Ryans Brothers music with the resulting new, large body of work. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Junior Division of the Our Gang Players, Inc. presents: Snow White & the Seventy (!?) Dwarfs, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 & 7 pm. Classic fairy tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with a new twists. Bring the whole family to a delightful afternoon or evening to once again discover how good triumphs over evil!!$ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    A Winter Wonderland "Skate for the Bay," Winding River Park Ice Rink, Oak Ridge Parkway & Whitesville Rd. (Blue Building). 7 pm - 8:30 pm. Skating, bake sale, $, skate rental $3. Sponsored by Save Barnegat Bay. Information: 732-830-3600 or www.savebarnegatbay.org - TOMS RIVER

    February 8
    Junior Division of the Our Gang Players, Inc. presents: Snow White & the Seventy (!?) Dwarfs, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 pm. Classic fairy tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with a new twists. Bring the whole family to a delightful afternoon or evening to once again discover how good triumphs over evil!!$ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    Penguin Pointers, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 10-11:30 am. A pleasant program where you will learn about penguin play, perks, and privileges, as well as progressive procedures to ensure preservation. Ages 5 & up. Pre-registration required. Information & registration: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Benefit: for Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, The Gallery Day Spa Salon and Boutique, 3324 Route 37 East. 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Festivities include foot and hand massages, scalp massages, eye and lip treatments, chair massages, skin care consultations and make-up applications. A certified pilates instructor will teach classes throughout the day. There will be expert stylists and introductions to Thai Massage, Craniosacral and Reiki Therapy. Refreshments and custom jewelry will be sold. Information & tickets 732-929-0300 - TOMS RIVER

    Historical Railroad Seminar Series and Dinner, 217 Main Street Restaurant. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Chief Naturalist at Wells Mills County Park, German Georgieff will present "The Railroad History of Ocean County". German will be offering images of what evidence remains to be seen in Ocean County from the CNJ, PRR and Tuckerton Railroad, along with a scattering of historic photos. Dinner and seminar are included in the cost. Reservations are required. Sponsored by Tuckerton Junction Railroad Co. Information and reservations: 609-296-3343 - TUCKERTON

    20th Ocean County Bluegrass Festival, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Noon to 5 pm. Doors Open at 11:00am. Live stage concert of Bluegrass music with nine sets/bands. Information: 609-971-1593 www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

    February 9
    Film Classics: To Kill a Mockingbird, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book of 1960. Free. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    February 10
    Toddler Make and Take, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Make marine life crafts, listen to a story, and learn about some of our animals. Ages 3-5 with an adult. Includes all day aquarium admission. Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble, Solar Lounge, College Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1 pm - 2 pm. This event features Pasha the Stilt walker/dancer. Information: 732-255-0493, ext. 2465 - TOMS RIVER

    February 11
    Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory, The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com - LAKEHURST

    Lithuanian Flag Raising, Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Flag raised at Noon. Information: 732-929-2000 - TOMS RIVER

    Lunch N’ Learn: Alien Invasion: Little Green Plants are Coming to NJ!, JC NERR Coastal Center, 130 Great Bay Blvd. 12:30 pm. Dr. Wootton will discuss the impacts of invasive species on NJ’s coastal ecosystems, focusing on the impact of the Asiatic sand sedge. $2 Information: 609-296-8868 or www.jcnerr.org - TUCKERTON

    February 12
    Backyard Bird Feeding, Hunting Shanty, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 7 - 9 pm. Sponsored by Southern Ocean Bird Group. Information: 609-698-2106 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    February 13
    Murder Mystery Dinner, Buckalews Restaurant & Tavern, 101 N. Bay Ave. @ Centre Street. 6 pm With Audience Participation. Reservations required. Information and reservations: 609-492-1065 - BEACH HAVEN

    Dinner Theater in the Gallery: Steel Magnolia’s, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:00 pm. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    February 14
    Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory, The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com - LAKEHURST

    Dinner Theater in the Gallery: Steel Magnolia’s, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:00 pm. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Science Saturdays: Technology Tools for Sustainable Development, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Learn about the computer and communications tools you can use to participate. As part of LBI's Chocolate Month with chocolate turtles for our attendees. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    3rd Annual Rockin’ Oldies Valentine, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 pm. Featuring Pam Darden and the Marvelettes. Pre-show sweets reception and have a flower delivered to your seat. $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN

    Love Aquarium Style, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm – 8 pm. A unique Valentine’s Day experience. Be inspired by the atmosphere while listening to love songs Kids can bring a valentine for their favorite aquarium friends or make one here if you like. There will also be select animal “meet and greets” scheduled throughout the evening. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    February 15
    Dinner Theater in the Gallery: Steel Magnolia’s, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 1:00 pm. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Irish Wake Fundraiser, McIntyre’s Pub, 213 Route 37 East, in the Kmart Shopping Center. 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The Barley Boys will entertain along with the pipes and drums of the Shamrock and Thistle Band, singing, dancing and the obligatory traditional “casket” - in which party goers may draw lots and take turns occupying - all go to create “craic” – which in Ireland means an incredibly good time! The main parade fundraising event for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, scheduled for March 14th. Information & tickets: 848-448-0134 or www.OceanCountySaintPatricksDayParade.com - TOMS RIVER

    February 17
    Ladies of the Civil War Civilians/Native Americans Revolutionary and Civil Wars, Solar Lounge, College Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Noon - 1:30 pm. Refreshments. Information: 732-255-0493, ext. 2465 - TOMS RIVER

    February 18
    Hitman Luncheon Murder Mystery, Grenville Hotel, Route 35. Noon. "Queen Mum's the Word" $ Information: 888-456-7469 or www.cafetheatrenj.com - BAY HEAD

    Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory, The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com - LAKEHURST

    February 20
    Dinner Theater in the Gallery: Steel Magnolia’s, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:00 pm. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    February 21
    Life Saving Stations of New Jersey, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. Presented by German Georgieff. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    Dinner Theater in the Gallery: Steel Magnolia’s, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:00 pm. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Science Saturdays: Is An Electric Vehicle in Your Future, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. See how electric vehicles could change your carbon footprint and your life. South Jersey Vehicles, LLC shows off one of their units and profiles their line of passenger and utility vehicles. You'll also learn about the newly produced Tesla, an electric powered sports car. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Behind the Scenes Tour, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Discover what goes on behind the scenes of the aquarium. Tour the building from top to bottom while learning about our aquarium inhabitants. Closed-toed shoes are required! Ages 5 & up. Pre-registration required. Information & registration: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    February 22
    Mardi Gras Dinner/Show, St. Francis Community Center Gym, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6 pm and show at 7 pm. Entertainment by Paul Presto Sr. and Jr. $ Reservations required. Sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Parish Society. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND

    Dinner Theater in the Gallery: Steel Magnolia’s, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 1:00 pm. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestras Winter Concert, Toms River Intermediate East Auditorium, Hooper Ave. Road. 2:30 pm. Conducted by local artists Les Hollander, Marilyn Osmundsen, and Kate Roselli, the concert features students from Ocean and Monmouth counties in three performing groups: the String Ensemble, Concert Youth Orchestra and Symphonic Youth Orchestra. Information: 732-451-0064 or www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org - TOMS RIVER

    February 25
    Painted Floor Cloths Display and Demonstration, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7:30 p.m. Demonstrated by Joan Curtis of Bucks County, PA. Floor cloths are painted canvas rugs dating from the 1400's but used at first only in very fine homes. Free. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory, The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com - LAKEHURST

    So You Want to be a Marine Biologist? Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Learn from the experts what steps you should take to obtain a career with animals. Ages 15 & up. Pre-registration required. Information & registration: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    February 26
    Closing Ceremony for Black History Month, Ocean County College, Flagpole, Campus Mall, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Noon. Event with Lowering of the Flag & Cultural Program. Reception follows in Solar Lounge, College Center with Music, Poetry, Choir and refreshments. Information: 732-255-0493, ext. 2465 - TOMS RIVER

    February 27
    Hitman Dinner Murder Mystery, Grenville Hotel, Route 35. 7:30 pm. "We Killed 'Em on American Ideal" $ Information: 888-456-7469 or www.cafetheatrenj.com - BAY HEAD

    Dinner and lecture: Edgar Degas: Impressionist or Creator of His Own Style? Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. Charge includes a multicourse French dinner and a multimedia lecture; reservations required. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Ocean County Vocational Technical School Presents: Bye, Bye Birdie, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:00 pm. Remember being pinned, Idols going to war, teens tying up the phone, crazed moms, Ed Sullivan, and rock and roll: Welcome to the 50’s! $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    "Grapes for Griffins," East Dover Volunteer Fire Co. #4, 629 Fischer Blvd. 7 pm - 11 pm. Wine tasting event. Included in the charge will be eight wines, cheese, crackers, fruit, snack foods, dark chocolates and coffee. Featuring Barbara Longue’, president of Cotes de Longue’ Selections, Inc. Sponsored by the Monsignor Donovan High School cheerleading coaches. Information: 732-349-8801, ext. 2439 - TOMS RIVER

    February 28
    Concert: Chris McDaniel Wild West Show, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm. Chris McDaniel's Wild West Show is a celebration of western entertainment. From the arts of trick roping and bull whip expertice to entertaining cowboy poetry, songs and magic. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Wade Preston, the Piano Man and Broadway Star of Billy Joel's "Movin Out," Jackson Memorial Fine Arts Center, 101 Don Connor Blvd. 7:30 om - 10:30 pm. Also appearing the Jackson Liberty High School and Jackson Memorial High School Jazz Bands. Benefits ARMS, supporting men and women in the military. Sponsored the Rotary Club of Jackson. Information: 732-275-5851 or www.oceancountyevents.com - JACKSON

    Ocean County Vocational Technical School Presents: Bye, Bye Birdie, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:00pm. Remember being pinned, Idols going to war, teens tying up the phone, crazed moms, Ed Sullivan, and rock and roll: Welcome to the 50’s! $ plus service charge Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Science Saturdays: What's Up with Jacques Cousteau? Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Melanie Reding talking on “Nature Around Us.” and find out about New Jersey's Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Reserve, their ongoing projects and fun activities that you and your family can enjoy. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    16th Annual Polar Bear Plunge, beach, Sherman Ave. Registration 9 am -12:30 pm. Plunge at 1 pm. Benefits Special Olympics. Costumes, arcades and thousands of spectators fill the day with excitement. Radio station NJ 101.5’s Big Joe Henry, “the Voice of the Plunge” broadcasts live from the Aztec Ocean Resort, site of the Plunge, with interviews, updates and a countdown to Plunge. Information: www.NJPolarPlunge.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma," Deerfield Hall, Crestwood Village VI, Congasia Rd. 6 pm. $ Information: 732-691-7770 - WHITING


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