🏠️Jersey Shore Home Show!!

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Good morning Monmouth County! And Happy National Bagel Day! Who knew? Amanda, apparently. 🤷‍♂️  Enjoy your carbs!

TODAY’S BUZZ 🐝 

📰 Count Basie Walk of Fame

🦖 Dinosaur World Live

🧊 Pier Village Ice Carving Competition

🏠️ Jersey Shore Home Show

☘️ The Lucky Leprechaun Breakfast

🎭️ Same Time, Next Year!

🎸 Bob Dylan’s Desire 50th Anniversary

🕯️ Candlelight Concerts

🏒 NJ Titans Hockey

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

📰 NEWS

🏠️ Jersey Shore Home Show

The highly anticipated Jersey Shore Home Show is set to open its doors at the Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft on January 17th and 18th, 2026. This annual event has become a cornerstone for homeowners across Monmouth and Ocean Counties, offering a one-stop shop for inspiration, expert advice, and the latest trends in home improvement. Whether you're planning a major renovation, tackling a small DIY project, or simply looking for fresh ideas to enhance your living space, this year's show promises to deliver.

Attendees can expect to connect directly with a diverse range of local and national vendors, including contractors, remodelers, interior designers, landscapers, and product suppliers. From cutting-edge kitchen and bath designs to energy-efficient solutions, smart home technology, and outdoor living concepts, the show floor will be bustling with innovative products and services. Experts will be on hand to discuss everything from financing options to sustainable building practices, offering personalized consultations and answering your toughest home project questions. Beyond the exhibits, the Jersey Shore Home Show often features live demonstrations and informative seminars, providing practical tips and showcasing new techniques to help homeowners bring their visions to life. Mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired, as the 2026 Jersey Shore Home Show is poised to be an essential resource for anyone looking to transform their home.

🥳 FAMILY FUN!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Storytime & Crafts | 1/16-1/18 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Tiny Hands Studio | 1/17 10am | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info

Brains On! Live | 1/18 12pm | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

Dinosaur World Live | 1/18 2pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info

📍 LOCAL EVENTS

Liquid Games Pokemon Market | 1/17 9am-5pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info

Oceanport Rabies Vaccination Clinic | 1/17 9am-11am | Oceanport Fire House (Oceanport) | info

Wellness Weekend: A Mindful Market | 1/17, 1/18 11am-3pm | Colonial Nursery (Lincroft) | info

Flux Modern Warehouse Sale | 1/17, 1/18 11am-3pm | 82 S. Main St. (Ocean Grove) | info

Pier Village Ice Carving Competition | 1/17 12pm-3pm | Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

Millstone Rabies Vaccination Clinic | 1/17 1pm-2pm | Wagner Farm Park (Millstone) | info

Jersey Shore Home Show | 1/17, 1/18 S 10am-8pm, Su 10am-5pm | Collins Arena-Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info

🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK

🐔 Broadway Hot & Honey Chicken

Broadway Hot & Honey Chicken is officially turning up the heat in 2026, transitioning from a local favorite in Wall Township into a rapidly growing regional powerhouse. Founded by Manasquan residents Michael Kelleher and Michael Falato, the brand has capitalized on the Nashville hot chicken craze by blending authentic Tennessee spices with a distinct Jersey Shore vibe. Following a successful expansion into Middletown and Westfield, the team has recently opened a high-capacity location in Oceanport at the Riverwalk Center and a new Western Monmouth hub in Freehold on Devon Drive. These new storefronts are designed to handle the massive crowds that often overwhelmed the original location, featuring expanded seating and vibrant, country-music-inspired murals.

The expansion strategy focuses on standardizing the brand’s "Nashville-style aesthetic" while maintaining the high-quality menu that fueled its viral success. Signature items like the "Morning Glory" sandwich and the "Colossal Mozzarella Stick" remain the draw for new locations slated for Lawrenceville and Ship Bottom later this year. By partnering with local architects to streamline their design for franchising, Broadway Hot & Honey is positioned to become a dominant player in the tri-state fast-casual scene. Despite the rapid growth, the owners remain committed to their "community-first" roots, ensuring that each new neighborhood feels the same small-town hospitality that first made their hot honey drizzle a household name at the Shore.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Breakfast | 1/16 7:30am-9:30am | Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club (Farmingdale) | info

Unlimited Pizza Night | 1/16 4pm-9pm | The Bistro-iPlay America (Freehold) | info

Cork & Explore: Wine Tasting Experience | 1/16 6pm-8pm | Avenue-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

Couples: Elegant Winter Dinner Party | 1/16 6:30pm-9:30pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info

A Cook & A Book: Frozen (Age 3-6 Mommy & Me) | 1/17 9am-10:30am | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info

The Lucky Leprechaun Breakfast | 1/18 10am-2pm | Kim Marie's (Asbury Park) | info

Beauty and the Beast Movie Lunch | 1/18 12:30pm, 3:30pm | Alternate Ending Brewery (Aberdeen) | info

🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION

Art & Cheer: A Holiday Exhibition | 1/16 8am-4pm | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend | 1/16-3/1 T-Su 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Figure Drawing with Live Model | 1/16 6:30pm-8pm | Inspired Minds (Colts Neck) | info

Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walk - Sandy Hook | 1/17 12pm-2pm | American Littoral Society (Highlands) | info

Abstract Art Basics: Mark Making | 1/17 1pm-3pm | Over the Moon Studios (Asbury Park) | info

Nina Nemeth: Shared Spaces | 1/18-3/1 T-Su 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

🎭️ THEATER, CINEMA, & COMEDY

California Suite | 1/16-1/18 F/S 7pm, Su 2pm | First Ave Playhouse (Atl. Highlands) | info

Matilda The Musical | 1/16-1/18 F/S 7pm, Su 2pm & 7pm | Pivot Theater Company (Holmdel) | info

At Home At The Zoo | 1/16, 1/17 8pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Cinema) | 1/16 10pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info

Same Time, Next Year! | 1/17, 1/18 S 2pm, Su 3pm | Algonquin Theater (Manasquan) | info

A Little Shakespeare: As You Like It | 1/17, 1/18 S 7pm, Su 2pm | Two River Theater (Red Bank) | info

ComedySportz: Live Improv...Played As A Sport | 1/17 7pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info

The Poseidon Adventure (Cinema) | 1/17 7:30pm | The Showroom (Asbury Park) | info

The First Wives Club (Cinema) | 1/17 7:45 PM | The Showroom (Asbury Park) | info

Midnight Madness (Cinema) | 1/17 10pm, 11:59pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info

Jiaoying Summers: Lucky Pony 26 | 1/18 7:00 PM | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🥁 

SiriusXM's E Street Radio Live Broadcast | 1/16 5pm-7pm | Transparent Clinch Gallery (Asbury Park) | info

The Four Horsemen Metallica Tribute | 1/16 6pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info

Candlelight Concerts: Best of Bridgerton on Strings | 1/16 6pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info

Candlelight Concerts: Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons | 1/16 8:30pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info

Picture This: Light of Day Benefit | 1/17 12pm | Transparent Clinch Gallery (Asbury Park) | info

Light of Day Winterfest 26: Bob's Birthday Bash | 1/17 6:30pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info

Hangover Jam for Light of Day | 1/18 12pm-2pm | Transparent Clinch Gallery (Asbury Park) | info

Adam Weiner AKA Low Cut Connie (Solo) | 1/18 4:30pm | Transparent Clinch Gallery (Asbury Park) | info

Bob Dylan's Desire 50th Anniversary | 1/18 6:00 PM | Belmar Arts Center (Belmar) | info

Swinging Sundays: Jazz Night | 1/18 7pm-10pm | The Asbury Hotel (Asbury Park) | info

⚾️ SPORTS & FITNESS 🏃‍♂️ 

NJ Titans Hockey vs Maryland Black Bears | 1/16 7pm | Middletown Sports Complex (Middletown) | info

NJ Titans Hockey vs Maryland Black Bears | 1/17 5:30pm | Middletown Sports Complex (Middletown) | info

Monmouth U. Women's Basketball vs Campbell | 1/18 2pm | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info

🌊 ☀️ BEACH

Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 40°F 

Fri 1/16: High 5:25 am | Low 11:43 am | High 5:51 pm | Low 11:39 pm | Sunrise 7:17 am | Sunset 4:56 pm

Sat 1/17: High 6:07 am | Low 12:27 am | High 6:32 pm | Sunrise 7:16 am | Sunset 4:57 pm

Sun 1/18: Low 12:24 am | High 6:46 am | Low 1:08 pm | High 4:13 pm | Sunrise 7:16 am | Sunset 4:58 pm