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Good morning Monmouth County! It’s a good weekend for food and a good weekend for theater! Stay warm and enjoy it all!

📰 Netflix Studio Milestone

🐶 Pet Patrol Character Brunch at iPlay America

👰 Bridal Shows

🍔 Burgers, Shakes, & 45’s

🍣 Roll With It Sushi Workshop

🎣 Nature Lecture: Brook Trout

🎭 A Little Shakespeare: As You Like It

🎸 Goodnight Moonshine

🏀 Monmouth U. Women’s Basketball vs Northeastern

🏒 NJ Titans Hockey

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

The long-anticipated transformation of Fort Monmouth reached its most significant milestone yet last week as Netflix officially closed on the 292-acre "Mega Parcel." The $55 million land sale, celebrated at a ceremony in Oceanport attended by Governor Phil Murphy and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, finalizes the streaming giant's commitment to building a premier $1 billion East Coast production hub. With demolition already well underway across the former Army installation, the project is shifting from a conceptual vision into a physical reality that will eventually house 12 state-of-the-art soundstages and a sprawling creative campus.

The economic implications for Monmouth County are immense, with the project expected to create over 3,500 construction jobs and roughly 1,500 permanent positions once fully operational in 2028. Beyond the studio walls, the "Netflix effect" is already being felt locally; two major films are currently shooting in the state, employing more than 500 people and providing a steady stream of business for local vendors and hospitality services. As the project moves into its next phase of construction, it solidifies New Jersey’s legacy as the "birthplace of film" while positioning the Jersey Shore as a modern rival to production powerhouses like Atlanta and Los Angeles.

Sound Healing with Mychal Mills | 1/23 4:30 pm-5:30 pm | Lunch Break (Red Bank) | info

Family Art Night (FREE) | 1/23 6:00 pm-8:00 pm | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info

Snowman: Storytime & Crafts | 1/23-1/25 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Tiny Hands Studio | 1/24 10:00 am | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info

Penguins & Pancakes Winter Bash with Mr. Matt | 1/24 10am-12pm | Woman’s Club of Manasquan (Manasquan) | info

Pet Patrol Character Brunch | 1/25 11:00 am-2:00 pm | The Bistro-iPlay America (Freehold) | info

Manasquan Public Library Book Sale | 1/24 9:30 am-12:30 pm | Manasquan Library (Manasquan) | info

Wag On Inn Adoption | 1/24 12:00 pm-2:00 pm | Asbury Park Brewery (Asbury Park) | info

Bridal Show at Hominy Hill | 1/24 1:00 pm-3:30 pm | Hominy Hill Golf Course (Colts Neck) | info

Circle of Origami Paperfolders | 1/24 1:00 pm-4:30 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info

January Jam Dance Party | 1/24 6:30 pm-9:00 pm | Bradley Beach Fire Hall (Bradley Beach) | info

Wave of Love Wedding Showcase | 1/25 11:00 am-1:00 pm | Wave Resort (Long Branch) | info

The Jersey Shore Wedding Expo | 1/25 12:30 pm | Ocean Place Resort (Long Branch) | info

The transformation of the former Monmouth Mall into Monmouth Square has officially entered its most visible phase of construction as of January 2026. Developer Kushner Companies has made significant strides in "de-malling" the site, with nearly 600,000 square feet of the old enclosed structure now demolished to make way for a pedestrian-friendly, open-air town center. Infrastructure improvements are currently laying the groundwork for the project’s Phase I opening, which remains on track for later this year. This initial launch will be anchored by the highly anticipated Whole Foods Market, which is moving into the space formerly occupied by Barnes & Noble, the latter of which has already successfully relocated to its new storefront near Macy’s.

The new 40,000 square foot Whole Foods will be the food center of Monmouth Square but the overall project will be anchored by an exciting mix of New York favorites and health-conscious national brands. Food enthusiasts can look forward to the New Jersey debut of Felice, a Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant and wine bar from Manhattan’s SA Hospitality Group, which is slated to open its 4,500-square-foot flagship in the fourth quarter of 2026. Joining it in the open-air town square will be the iconic Prince Street Pizza, famous for its spicy Sicilian "SoHo Squares," and Cava, offering its popular customizable Mediterranean bowls. To round out the offerings, the center has secured artisanal scoops from Brooklyn-born Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and a specialty cafe experience from local favorite Offshore Coffee, creating a curated culinary destination that accounts for much of the project's nearly 1 million square feet of retail space.

Unlimited Pizza Night at iPlay America | 1/23 4:00 pm-9:00 pm | The Bistro-iPlay America (Freehold) | info

Drifthouse Country Party - Buffet & Open Bar | 1/23 6:00 pm | Drifthouse (Sea Bright) | info

Cork & Explore: Wine Tasting Experience | 1/23 6:00 pm-8:00 pm | Avenue-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

Couples: Winter Warmth (Cooking Class) | 1/23 6:30 pm-9:00 pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info

Smash N' Grab Burger at Bakes | 1/23-1/24 S 1:00 pm, Su 12:00 pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info

Wicked: Sing-Along Drag Brunch | 1/24 11:00 am | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info

Winter Beach Bash | 1/24 12:00 pm-5:00 pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery (Farmingdale) | info

Burgers, Shakes, & 45's | 1/24 3:00 pm-6:00 pm | Milk Sugar Love (Asbury Park) | info

Roll With It: Sushi Workshop | 1/24 6:00 pm-8:00 pm | Minnows (Brielle) | info

Winter Fresh Indoor Market | 1/25 10:00 am-1:00 pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info

DIY Whiskey | 1/25 3:00 pm | 3BR Distillery (Keyport) | info

Mozzarella Making Party | 1/25 3:00 pm-5:30 pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info

Whispers on the Water: Images of Coastal Regions | 1/23-2/21 9:00 am-9:00 pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

Lightning in a Bottle: A Love Letter to the Original Asbury Lanes | 1/23-2/8 F/S 12:00 pm-9:00 pm, Su 11:00 am-7:00 pm | Parlor Gallery (Asbury Park) | info

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend | 1/23-3/1 T-Su 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Nina Nemeth: Shared Spaces Exhibit | 1/23-3/1 T-Su 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Figure Drawing with Live Model | 1/23 6:30 pm-8:00 pm | Inspired Minds (Colts Neck) | info

Instructor Exhibit | 1/23, 1/24 12 pm-4 pm | The Gallery at Thompson Park Creative Arts Center (Lincroft) | info

2026 Vision Board Workshop | 1/24 1:00 pm-3:00 pm | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info

Northern Lights Oil Pastels Workshop | 1/24-25 11 am-2:00 pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

Nature Lecture: Brook Trout-The State Fish of New Jersey | 1/25 12:00 pm-1:00 pm | Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center (Aberdeen) | info

Ropework on the Farm | 1/25 12:30 pm-2:30 pm | Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) | info

California Suite | 1/23-1/25 F/S 7:30 pm, Su 2:30 pm | First Ave. Playhouse (Atl. Highlands) | info

Matilda The Musical | 1/23-1/25 F/S 7:00 pm, Su 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm | Duncan Smith Theater (Holmdel) | info

Same Time, Next Year | 1/23-1/25 F 8:00 pm, S 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm, Su 3:00 pm | Algonquin Theater (Manasquan) | info

Tidal Wave Comedy Show | 1/23 7:30 pm | Wild Air Beerworks (Asbury Park) | info

Aaron Chen (Comedy) | 1/24 7:00 pm | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

ComedySportz: Live Improv...Played as a Sport | 1/24 7:00 pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info

A Little Shakespeare: As You Like It | 1/24-1/25 S 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm, Su 2:00 pm | Two River Theater (Red Bank) | info

Sloppy Joe’s Comedy Club | 1/24 6:30 pm | Fred & Murry’s Kosher Deli (Freehold) | info

Candlelight Concerts: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More | 1/23 7:00 pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info

4th Friday's Unplugged: Tiny Cities, Erika Sherger, Joey Affatato | 1/23 7:00 pm-10:00 pm | The Asbury Hotel (Asbury Park) | info

Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show | 1/23 7:30 pm | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

Drifthouse Country Party | 1/23 8:00 pm | Drifthouse (Sea Bright) | info

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular | 1/23 8:00 pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info

Damn the Torpedoes: Tom Petty Tribute | 1/24 7:00 pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info

Fairies Wear Boots: Black Sabbath Tribute | 1/24 7:00 pm | Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) | info

Waka Flocka Flame | 1/24 8:00 pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info

Anthony D'Amato | 1/24 8:00 pm-10:00 pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info

MAC Music Cafe Presents Under the Western Sky | 1/25 4:00 pm-6:00 pm | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info

Concert Crave Artist Showcase | 1/25 4:00 pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info

Goodnight Moonshine | 1/25 4:00 pm | Belmar Arts Center (Belmar) | info

Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra | 1/25 7:00 pm | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

Swinging Sundays: Jazz Night | 1/25 7:00 pm-10:00 pm | The Asbury Hotel (Asbury Park) | info

NJ Titans vs Danbury Hat Tricks | 1/23-1/24 F 7:00 pm, S 4:00 pm | Middletown Sports Complex (Middletown) | info

Cops vs Coaches Basketball Game | 1/24 3:00 pm | Matawan Regional High School (Aberdeen) | info

Yoga with Sound Bath Savasana | 1/25 10:00 am | Skinny Flowers Brewing (Oceanport) | info

Sports at the Lanes | 1/25 12:00 pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info

Monmouth U. Women's Basketball vs Northeastern | 1/25 2:00 pm | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info

Fri 1/23: Low 3:48 am | High 9:59 am | Low 4:09 pm | High 10:32 pm | Sunrise 7:13 am | Sunset 5:04 pm

Sat 1/24: Low 4:35 am | High 10:50 am | Low 4:50 pm | High 11:23 pm | Sunrise 7:12 am | Sunset 5:05 pm

Sun 1/25: Low 5:34 am | High 11:46 am | Low 5:412 pm | Sunrise 7:10 am | Sunset 5:06 pm