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Good morning Monmouth County! Our six more weeks of winter is well underway with a frigid weekend in the forecast. But there’s plenty of activity to keep us warm.
Let’s Go!!
~ Amanda & Rob
TODAY’S BUZZ 🐝
🌲 ParkStage Summer Lineup
🧑🍳 618 Makes Yelp’s Top 100
🥊 Fight For James Bitzer
🎸 Bradley Beach Winter Jazz Festival
🎹 Yacht Lobsters
🍰 Love at First Bite
🚀 Galactic Character Brunch
💝 Be Mine Bazaar
🍺 Tall Oaks Pop-Up Market
🎭️ Midnight At The Masquerade
🎭️ Sloppy Joe’s Comedy Club
🏀 Monmouth Schools Score Big in State Rankings
🎾 Monmouth U. Tennis vs Navy
🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides
📰 NEWS
🌲 ParkStage Summer Lineup
Summer concerts are heading to the East Freehold Showgrounds as ParkStage, a collaboration between the Count Basie Center and Monmouth County Tourism, unveils its first wave of summer headliners info. The initial lineup features Sublime on June 19, The Head and The Heart with Wilderado on June 26, and The B-52s with The English Beat on July 11, with the June shows serving as part of the statewide North2Shore Festival. Tickets for these events are currently on sale, offering various fan experiences from upfront pit sections to elevated VIP platforms. Set against a scenic backdrop with free on-site parking, ParkStage aims to be a marquee destination this year as it commemorates both the Count Basie Center’s centennial and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
🥕 Bell Works Fresh Returns
Bell Works Fresh markets are officially returning to the Main Atrium in Holmdel on Wednesday, February 18th from 11 AM to 4 PM. The markets will feature a curated selection of local makers, bakers, and artists—perfect for finding unique gifts or treats and bringing back your favorite local vendors for fresh produce and handmade goods info.
🥊 Fight For James Bitzer
The GoFundMe for 6 year old James Bitzer has raised over $15,000 in just the last week and a half. We’re going to keep this up to encourage as many as we can and to show the Bitzer’s they’re not alone.
The link to the GoFundMe is below and has more information about James and the clinical trial.
🥳 FAMILY FUN!
Boy Scout Ride Night at iPlay America | 2/6 5pm-10pm | iPlay America (Freehold) | info
Family Art Night | 2/6 6pm-8pm | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info
Storytime & Craft: Valentine's Day | 2/6-2/8 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info
Tiny Hands Studio | 2/7 10am | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info
Dance Like a Colonial: A Reel Good Time | 2/7 10:30am-1:30pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info
Ocean Music - Art - Story Time | 2/7 10:30am | Asbury Book Cooperative (Asbury Park) | info
Narwhal T-Shirt Coloring Workshop | 2/7, 2/8 11am-2pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info
📍 LOCAL EVENTS
Howell Library Book Sale | 2/6 All Day | Howell Library (Howell) | info
Sound Healing with Mychal Mills | 2/6 4:30pm-5:45pm | Lunch Break (Red Bank) | info
First Friday's Arts & Sound at the Station | 2/6 5pm-8pm | Asbury Park Transportation Center (Asbury Park) | info
Galentine's Charm Bar | 2/6 6pm-8pm | Beach Bee Meadery (Long Branch) | info
New Jersey Sports Card Convention | 2/6, 2/7 F 2pm-9pm, S 9am-5pm | Warehouse 100-iPlay America (Freehold) | info
Valentine's Dinner with Your Dog | 2/6, 2/7 4pm-6pm | Doggie Sweets-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Patriot Polar Plunge | 2/7 9am | Beacon Blvd. Beach (Sea Girt) | info
Galentine's Day Boutique Crawl | 2/7 10am-9pm | Destination Asbury Boutique (Asbury Park) | info
Be Mine Bazaar | 2/7 11am-3pm | Town & Country Inn (Keyport) | info
Red Bank Valentine's Sweet Stroll (Sales & Specials) | 2/7 11am-2pm | River Center (Red Bank) | info
Galentine's Day Party at Pier Pins | 2/7 11am-5pm | Pier Pins-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show | 2/8 9am-4pm | VFW Post 2179 (Port Monmouth) | info
The Big Game at The Lanes | 2/8 12pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info
Galentine's Day Candle Making Class | 2/8 12pm-2pm | Twin Lights Brewing (Tinton Falls) | info
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🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK
👩🍳 618 Makes Yelp’s Top 100
618 in Freehold has officially cemented its status as a national culinary destination, ranking #95 on Yelp’s prestigious 2026 list of the Top 100 U.S. Restaurants info. This recognition is particularly significant as it was the only establishment in the entire state of New Jersey to make the cut, a testament to the "modern rustic" experience curated by owners Liz and Matt Borowski and Executive Chef Christopher Dutka. Beyond its national Yelp ranking, the restaurant was also recently named to OpenTable's 2026 Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America, marking several consecutive years of being celebrated for its impeccable service and intimate atmosphere info. Known for its seasonal New American menu featuring favorites like short rib ravioli and Cajun BBQ shrimp, 618 continues to redefine local hospitality while putting Monmouth County firmly on the national food map.
🥘 Seasonal Re-openings
Seasonal reopenings are officially beginning to breathe life back into the Monmouth County dining scene as several beloved local establishments return from their annual winter breaks. The Grand Tavern in Neptune City, a favorite for its elevated comfort food and stylish cocktails, will welcome guests back starting Monday, February 9th, following a brief January pause. In Asbury Park, the American-Mediterranean staple Moonstruck is set to reopen its doors on February 11th, just in time for the Valentine’s Day rush. Additionally, Fable Creamery in Red Bank, known for its vegan and gluten-free confections, has officially resumed service as of today, February 3rd, while larger seasonal destinations like Monmouth Park and The Columns in Avon-by-the-Sea are already promoting their 2026 schedules for the upcoming spring and summer seasons.
Unlimited Pizza Night | 2/6 4pm-9pm | iPlay America (Freehold) | info
Cork & Explore: Wine Tasting Experience | 2/6 6pm-8pm | Avenue-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Galentines Sweet, Shop & Dine Crawl | 2/7 11am-5pm | Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Love at First Bite | 2/7 12pm-4pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info
BBQ on Wheels | 2/7 1pm-7pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info
Winter Fresh Market | 2/8 10am-1pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info
Tall Oaks Pop-Up Market | 2/8 12pm-4pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery (Farmingdale) | info
Paws, Pints, & The Puppy Bowl | 2/8 12pm-4pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery (Farmingdale) | info
Shuck N' Sip | 2/8 12pm-3pm | 3BR Distillery (Keyport) | info
Bakes Bowl | 2/8 5pm-11pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info
Twin Lights Super Bowl Party | 2/8 6:00 PM | Twin Lights Brewing (Tinton Falls) | info
🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION
Adult Art Foundations | 2/6 11:30am-1pm | Inspired Minds (Colts Neck) | info
Hazlet 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 2/6 1pm-4pm | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info
Wall 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 2/6 1pm-4pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info
Figure Drawing with Live Model | 2/6 6:30pm-8pm | Inspired Minds (Colts Neck) | info
Pop Surrealism: From the James and Maureen Dorment Collection | 2/6 10am-5pm | DiMattio Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend | 2/6-2/8 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info
Nina Nemeth: Shared Spaces Exhibit | 2/6-2/8 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info
Lightning in a Bottle: A Love Letter to the Original Asbury Lanes | 2/6-2/8 F/S 12pm-8pm, Su 12pm-6pm | Parlor Gallery (Asbury Park) | info
Freedom's Battleground: A Traveling Exhibit of MonmouthNJ 250 Celebration | 2/6-2/20 9am-9pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info
Whispers on the Water: Images of Coastal Regions Exhibit | 2/6-2/21 9am-9pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info
Shrewsbury 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 2/7 9am-1pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info
Marlboro 2026 AARP Tax-Aide | 2/7 10am-12:30pm | Marlboro Library (Marlboro) | info
Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop | 2/7 3pm-5pm | Inspired Minds (Colts Neck) | info
Under the Winter Stars at Dorbrook | 2/7 7:30pm-8:30pm | Dorbrook Recreation Area (Colts Neck) | info
Parlor Games for Wintry Weather | 2/8 12pm-2:30pm | Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) | info
Second Sunday Lectures: George Washington's Sense of Humor | 2/8 2pm | Monmouth Battlefield Visitor Center (Manalapan) | info
Nature Lecture: Seals of Monmouth County | 12/8 12pm-1pm | Bayshore Waterfront Park (Port Monmouth) | info
🎭️ THEATER, CINEMA & COMEDY
Midnight at the Masquerade: Murder Mystery | 2/6 7pm-9pm | Brookdale PAC (Lincroft) | info
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Cinema) | 2/6 10pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info
The Secret Agent (Cinema) | 2/6-2/8 F 7:30pm, S 4:15pm, 7:30pm, Su 1:30pm | The Showroom (Asbury Park) | info
Hamnet (Cinema) | 2/6-2/8 F 7:45pm, S 4:30pm, 7:45pm, Su 2pm | The Showroom (Asbury Park) | info
Close-Up Series: Documentary Films (Cinema) | 2/7 2pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info
The Good Thief | 2/7 3pm, 7:30pm | Two River Theater (Red Bank) | info
ComedySports Improv | 2/7 7:00 PM | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info
Angels Among Us: A Spiritual Evening with Gail Lionetti | 2/7 7:30pm-9:30pm | First Ave Playhouse (Atl. Highlands) | info
Sloppy Joe’s Comedy Club | 2/7 7:30pm | Fred & Murray’s Deli (Freehold) | info
🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🥁
The Big Gig - Lakehouse Music Academy | 2/6, 2/7 F 5pm, S 9am | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info
Euphoria Again, Dogwood Tales, and Great Oblivion | 2/6 6pm | Transparent Clinch Gallery (Asbury Park) | info
Open Mic Night | 2/6 6pm-9pm | Twin Lights Brewing (Tinton Falls) | info
Mushmouth | 2/6 7pm | The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) | info
The Ocean Avenue Ramble | 2/6 7pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info
The Movielife | 2/6 7pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info
The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash | 2/6 8pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info
Bradley Beach Winter Jazz Festival | 2/6, 2/7 F 7:30pm, S 4pm | Bradley Beach Elementary School (Bradley Beach) | info
Bliss Menagerie & Friends | 2/7 5pm-10pm | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info
Eddie Testa & Jukes Horns | 2/7 7pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info
Sunshine Spazz | 2/7 7:00 PM | The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) | info
Sam Robbins - Earth Room Concerts | 2/7 7:30pm | UUCMC (Lincroft) | info
Yacht Lobsters | 2/7 7:30 PM | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info
The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street | 2/7 8:00 PM | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info
Chuck Lambert Blues | 2/7 9pm | Triumph Brewery (Red Bank) | info
Jazz Brunch: Mike Noordzy & Chris Welcome | 2/8 12pm-3pm | Porta (Asbury Park) | info
Celebrate America: Colts Neck Community Band | 2/8 2pm-4pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info
Swinging Sunday's: Jazz Night | 2/8 7pm-10pm | The Asbury Hotel (Asbury Park) | info
⚾️ SPORTS & FITNESS 🏃♂️
🏀 Monmouth Schools Score Big in State Rankings
Monmouth County high schools dominated the 2026 Niche rankings for the best sports programs in New Jersey info. Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School led the pack, securing a prestigious spot in the state’s top 10 and ranking #57 nationally, while local powerhouses Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) and Middletown High School South also earned top-tier recognition for their student-athlete success. The accolades come at a high-energy moment in the winter season, as CBA recently clinched its third consecutive Founders Cup with a thrilling overtime victory over rival RBC info. With the Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals set to kick off at Middletown South on February 14th, the county's reputation for competitive spirit and elite talent continues to grow info.
Monmouth U. Men's Tennis vs Navy | 2/7 6pm | Park Avenue Tennis Center (Oakhurst) | info
🌊 ☀️ BEACH
Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 36°F
Fri 2/6: Low 4:01am | High 10:19am | Low 4:20pm | High 10:55pm | Sunrise 7:01am | Sunset 5:21pm
Sat 2/7: Low 4:46am | High 11:05am | Low 4:58pm | High 11:40pm | Sunrise 7:00am | Sunset 5:22pm
Sun 2/8: Low 5:36am | High 11:52am | Low 5:41pm | Sunrise 6:59am | Sunset 5:23pm
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