Asbury Park Restaurant Tour and more things to do this weekend at the Jersey Shore
Asbury Park is a great dining town any day of the week, but especially this Sunday, when the city's Chamber of Commerce will host its 10th annual Restaurant Tour.
Two dozen restaurants are taking part, including Mutiny BBQ Company, The Black Swan, Homesick, MacroBites, Killer Pies, Kim Marie’s Eat ‘n Drink Away, Coney Waffle, and Brando's Citi Cucina. The self-guided tour begins at Kennedy Park, where you will be given a map of participating restaurants. From there, you can go wherever you like.
Complimentary shuttles will be available throughout the tour; stops are marked on the map.
A portion of the day's proceeds will benefit the city's Mercy Center Food Pantry and World Central Kitchen.
Go: Asbury Park Restaurant Tour, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, meet at 104 Grand Ave., $50; asburyparkchamber.com.
Here are more things to do this weekend at the Jersey Shore and beyond:
Kite festival in Long Branch
Looking for family fun? The seventh annual Kites at the Pier Festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Chelsea Avenue Beach in Long Branch's Pier Village.
Giant kites of all shapes and sizes will soar over the beach. During the Running of the Bols competition, each competitor latches on to an 8-foot diameter parachute-kite and runs head first into the wind. Who will cross the finish line first?
There also will be a bounce house, carousel rides ($4, $2 for Long Branch students), arcade games, face painting and more. Eleven acts from Lakehouse Music Academy will provide the day's soundtrack.
Tickets do not need to be purchased for the event. In the event of inclement weather, Kites at the Pier will take place on Sunday.
Go: Kites at the Pier, Chelsea Avenue Beach, Pier Village, Long Branch, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; https://piervillage.com/events/kites-at-the-pier-2/.
Glam rock in Red Bank
Let all the children boogie, said the Starman.
They will at Ray Andersen's Bowie & Beyond Tribute Show, which celebrates the music of David Bowie and glam rock, Friday at the Vogel, part of the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank.
“We present a loving, sexy celebration of the master's music and visual style, as well as songs he co-wrote and/or produced,” Ray “Starman” Andersen said. “As well as delicious sonic glam-rock gems like 'Fox On the Run' by Sweet and 'Bang A Gong' by T. Rex and more.”
Fans also know Andersen as Mr. Ray, with Cats on Smooth Surface, Meat Loaf and more. The original Starman, David Bowie, passed away in 2016 at the age of 69.
Go: Ray Andersen's Bowie & Beyond Tribute Show, 8 p.m. Friday, The Vogel, Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, $29 to $55; 732-842-9000, thebasie.org.
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A historic meal in Eagleswood Township
This month marks 111 years since the Titanic sank into the Atlantic Ocean on its maiden voyage from England to America, and history buffs can get a taste of that history during "A Titanic Night" at Ott's Good Earth Garden.
A portion of the night's proceeds will benefit Ken's Kitchen at St. Mary's Parish of Barnegat and the Manahawkin section of Stafford, as well as the Stafford-based Maximilian Foundation.
On Sunday, the West Creek restaurant is serving a menu based on the dishes served on the steamship. The seven-course meal includes consomme, turbot, lamb with mint and peas, and caramel pudding.
Go: Titanic dinner, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Ott's Good Earth Garden, 771 S. Main St., Eagleswood Township, $125 per person; 609-597-8828, ottsgoodearthgarden.com.
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week, the area's biannual celebration of local dining, returns Friday.
The week — actually 10 days — features prix fixe menus from more than 70 restaurants in Monmouth and Ocean counties, which will offer lunch and dinner deals for $30.23 and $40.23. It is a time for diners to try new restaurants, and for restaurants to attract new customers during a time of year that's less than busy.
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week runs through Sunday, April 30.
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week takes place in spring and fall, and each time, new restaurants are added. This month's first-time participants include: Corbo & Sons Osteria in Shrewsbury, Flavia's Cucina Romana in Asbury Park, Dina's Bistro in Toms River, The Greek's in Point Pleasant Beach, Mauka Indian Cuisine in Eatontown, Reyla in Asbury Park, Sáfu Sushi in Toms River, and Shore Fresh Seafood, Point Pleasant Beach and Point Pleasant Borough.
Go: jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com.
LBIF Marsh Clean Up in Loveladies
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences hosts the annual Marsh Clean Up from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday on the LBIF property, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township.
This year, the marsh clean up is led by Frank McLaughlin of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Ben Wurst of Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, and Jeff Ruemeli of LBIF.
The cleanup begins at 10 a.m. Register here.
The LBIF mission is to promote the arts and sciences on Long Beach Island and the surrounding communities by enlightening, educating and stimulating thought and discussion about current trends in the arts and sciences through educational and cultural programs for all ages.
Go: LBIF Marsh Clean Up, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, LBIF, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township; lbifoundation.org.
Twin Lights Volunteer Day in Highlands
At around 250 feet above sea level, Twin Lights Lighthouse is one of the highest points on the Eastern seaboard with a clear view of the Raritan Bay, Atlantic Ocean and New York City skyline from either tower.
Named a National Historic Landmark in 2006, the lighthouse was first built in 1828, brandishing two towers to distinguish it from the nearby Sandy Hook Lighthouse. In 1898, it became the first U.S. primary lighthouse to generate its own electricity. At that point in time, the south tower housed the brightest light in the country.
The Twin Lights Historical Society is a nonprofit organization formed by volunteers in Highlands that helped save the lighthouse from ruin in 1955. The Society is a Friends Organization with the New Jersey State Park Service, which owns and operates the site. Its mission? To share the illustrious history of Twin Lights.
The society is looking for new volunteers, and Saturday is a good opportunity to see if the group is right for you.
Volunteer Day begins at 10 a.m. with a light breakfast, featuring a recap of the past year’s activities; a preview of programming and events for the 2023 season; and some history tidbits. Attendees can then take a free tour of Twin Lights, enjoy a lunchtime barbecue, and earn a shot at a $100 prize raffle.
Register here.
Go: Twin Lights Historical Society Volunteer Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 2 Lighthouse Road, Highlands; twinlightslighthouse.org.
Monster Energy AMA Supercross at MetLife
On Saturday, the 2023 Monster Energy American Motorcyclist Association Supercross season makes a stop Saturday in East Rutherford at MetLife Stadium.
The parking lot opens at 10 a.m. and races begin at 6:30 p.m. FanFest is scheduled to begin at noon. This expansive outside footprint features access to the sport’s biggest stars with an upclose and intimate view of their race bikes and team rigs. FanFest also features Monster Energy exhibitions; a Monster Energy Supercross – the Official Video Game 6 display where fans can play the game; an interactive FLY Racing pump track for the little ones; plus food and beverages.
FanFest has become a major part of the Supercross experience, where fans can jump back and forth between the paddock and the stadium to watch practice and qualifying.
Saturday serves as the fourth iteration of This Race Saves Lives, in honor of kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Supercross enters its sixth year of partnership with St. Jude after recently surpassing $1 million raised in support of the fight against childhood cancer.
Tickets range from $30 to $495. More information is available here.
Go: Monster Energy AMA Supercross, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, $30 to $363; metlifestadium.com/event/2023/04/22/metlife-stadium/supercross.
'Paw Patrol Live' in NYC
This is going to be PAWsome.
"PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite” comes to The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday and Sunday.
Based on the top-rated animated pre-school series airing on Nickelodeon, this new production is an interactive live stage show, where audience members get to help the pups solve puzzles as honorary members of the pack while they navigate the globe to make it back to Adventure Bay in the nick of time.
PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite” follows Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups as they face their greatest challenge yet. When Mayor Humdinger clones Robo Dog, chaos ensues all over the world. It’s up to the PAW Patrol to catch the clones, rescue Robo Dog and show that when the going gets “ruff,” lending a paw makes you the ultimate hero.
Shows are at 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m. each day. Tickets range from $61.95 to $89.55.
Go: "Paw Patrol Live! Heroes Unite,"10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, $61.95 to $89.55, msg.com/pawpatrol.
Staff writers Sarah Griesemer and Chris Jordan contributed to this story.
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