In light of recent cancellations, please check with event organizers before attending.
MAC’s Lunch & Learn: Female Pirates: Oh, Those Girls!
Wednesday, Mar. 11 at 12 p.m.
Cape May United Methodist Church, 635 Washington St., Cape May
Meet other curious learners during this winter’s Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities by MAC Lunch & Learn series. This week’s Lunch & Learn will take a look at the Golden Age of Piracy, when men were men…and some women were men, too. Presenter: Dory Coe. These events are free for MAC members and $5 for non-members. Bring a brown lunch with you; beverages and light desserts will be provided. For more information, visit capemaymac.org/lunch-learn or call 609-884-5404.
Shaken and Stirred Chopped Bartender Competition
Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
5 West Pub, 3729 Bayshore Road, North Cape May
See who will be crowned “Best Local Bartender” at the 2nd Annual Shaken and Stirred Chopped Bartender competition! The competition kicks off on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. where Matt Danze from The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel, Heather Gellura from Hemingway’s Cape May and Jackie Coombs from Red Brick Ale House & Grille will compete in the first round. Contestants will be given a mystery box of ingredients and will compete to see who can make the best cocktail in 5 minutes. The competition continues on Mar. 19 and Mar. 26 before the Championship round on April 2. For more information, visit www.5westpub.com or check out their Facebook page @5WestPub.
CANCELLED: Shop-A-Holics Weekend has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
Shop-a-Holics Weekend
Thursday, March 12 to Saturday, March 14
Avalon
The largest winter shopping event at the Jersey Cape will take place Mar. 12 through 14 in Avalon during Shop-a-Holics weekend. Hosted by Avalon’s business community, Shop-a-Holics Weekend is filled with designers, deals, and drinks with the very best boutiques in the city and neighboring Stone Harbor-showcasing the largest variety of merchandise in one location. Find deep discounts on clothing, housewares, shoes, accessories and more. For more information, visit www.visitavalonnj.com.
CANCELLED: The Environmental Commission’s Free Pizza & Family Movie Night has been cancelled.
Free Pizza & Family Movie Night
Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m.
West Cape May Borough Hall, 732 Broadway, West Cape May
The West Cape May Environmental Commission hosts a Free Pizza & Family Movie Night at the West Cape May Borough Hall from 6-8 p.m. on March 13. Join your neighbors, friends and family for a humorous, adventurous movie with a friendly environmental message of the importance of preserving habitat for endangered species. The film stars three young kids who take action to protect the endangered wildlife in their neighborhood by saving their natural habitat from development. Local naturalist, Louise Zemaitis, will provide a fun family wildlife presentation on owls in Cape May before the film. The movie is rated PG. For more information, call 609-884-1005.
St. Patrick’s Day Events
Cape May County will go green this St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a range of especially shamrockin’ celebrations! Both Irishmen and non-Irishmen alike won’t want to miss these spirited special events! For a full list of events, click here.
CANCELLED: Roller skating is cancelled until further notice.
Roller Skating at Convention Hall
Continues Saturday, Mar. 14 at 1 p.m.
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May
Get ready to roll at Cape May Convention Hall with winter roller skating! There will be skating on Saturday, Mar. 14, and Sunday, Mar. 15. Guests may bring their own standard or in-line skates or they can rent them from our facility. The admission fee for Open Skate is $5 per person. Skate rental is $2 for traditional skates and $4 for in-line skates. Admission for non-skaters during Open Skate is $2. Skaters can take a break from the rink and enjoy soft drinks, water, and light snacks at the concession stand. For the full roller-skating schedule and more information, visit www.CapeMayCity.com or call 609-884-9565.
POSTPONED: The Wildwoods Spring Bridal Expo has been postponed. A new date will be released later this week.
Wildwood Spring Bridal Expo
Sunday, March 15 at 12 p.m.
Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood
Attend South Jersey’s largest free bridal event featuring everything you need to plan your perfect wedding! Brides and guests are highly encouraged to pre-register on the the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce website. Wedding venues, wedding planners, photographers, videographers, caterers, bakeries, florists, salons and spas, wedding announcements, transportation companies, DJ’s, musical entertainment, bridal fashions and more will be featured at the Wildwoods Convention Center from noon until 4 p.m. Brides can participate in fun contests to win free door prizes and also have the chance to win a romantic honeymoon getaway in Jamaica! For more information or to register, visit GWCOC.com or call 609-729-4000.
POSTPONED: The U.S. Air Force Band Concert has been cancelled. The city hopes to reschedule the concert at a later date.
U.S. Air Force Band Concert
Sunday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
Enjoy a free concert by the brass ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. The show will feature orchestral transcriptions, patriotic favorites, jazz standards, new compositions and distinctive arrangements. You must reserve tickets for this free concert by visiting oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, stopping by an Ocean City Welcome Center, or calling 609-399-6111. Seating is general admission. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.