Holiday craft fair on LBI, AEW: Full Gear in Newark, and more things to do this weekend

St. Francis Community Center, in the heart of Long Beach, will be hosting the annual Christmas Craft Show this Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For $2 admission, get your holiday shopping done early with a wide array of local craft vendors — featuring some returning favorites, as well as new crafters.

There will be both holiday-related and non-seasonal crafts on display, like jewelry, ornaments, wood art, repurposed denim and more.

There will also be an auction, where attendees get the chance to win some handmade, local prizes. All proceeds benefit St. Francis' Community Center and their annual programs.

Go: 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach; 609-494-8861, stfranciscenterlbi.org.

Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Phish for Kids in Red Bank

Here’s proof you’re never too young to jam: the Rock and Roll Playhouse, a cross-country enterprise dedicated to delivering tribute concerts for audiences of all ages, is presenting Phish for Kids and More on Sunday afternoon at the Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank.

Featuring Phish tribute band Uncle Ebenezer, Sunday’s show is aimed for children ages 1 to 8 and their families, and will include games, movement and plenty of fun times.

Go: The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Phish for Kids and more, featuring Uncle Ebenezer, doors at 11 a.m. and show at noon, Vogel, Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, $15; thebasie.org/events/rnr-playhouse-phish.

Cosmic Jerry Band gives back for the holidays

Here's something to be Grateful for: Local jam band scene favorites the Cosmic Jerry Band is helping those in need this holiday season.

The party-starting Grateful Dead tribute act will host a pre-Thanksgiving party and clothing drive Thursday night at Salty’s Beach Bar in Lake Como.

There’s no cover for the evening, but attendees are encouraged to bring donations of warm clothing.

Go: Cosmic Jerry Band Thanksgiving party and clothing drive, 7 p.m. Thursday at Salty’s Beach Bar, 1705 Main St., Lake Como, no cover.

Step into the Spotlight at the Shore

Who’s ready for a bit of star searching?

Thursday evening, the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation presents its fifth annual Step into the Spotlight Soiree and Talent Competition in the Sunset Ballroom at the Lobster Shanty in Point Pleasant Beach.

The night of dinner, dancing and live entertainment supports the Barnegat-based foundation’s work providing opportunities for performing arts lessons to children facing financial barriers.

Go: Step into the Spotlight Soiree and Talent Competition, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sunset Ballroom at the Lobster Shanty, 83 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, $125; applaudourkids.org.

Joan Osborne rides the 'Radio Waves' to The Basie

Acclaimed "One of Us" singer/songwriter Joan Osborne is coming to Red Bank. She plays the Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Thursday evening.

The multi-Grammy-nominee is on the road in support of her latest album, "Radio Waves," released in February via her Womanly Hips Records. It's a 13-song collection drawing from the more than 100 radio station appearances Osborne's made over the decades.

Osborne's most recent album of original material, "Trouble and Strife," was released in 2020.

Go: Joan Osborne, doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Thursday, Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, $20 to $79; thebasie.org/events/joan-osborne.

Brides, Bubbles and Beers in Long Branch

Calling all brides-to-be: The Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch hosts the hip wedding expo Brides, Bubbles and Beers on Sunday afternoon.

The big day will include flights of beer, passed champagne, local vendors, live music, seasonal hors d'oeuvres and plenty of photo opportunities.

Go: Brides, Bubbles and Beers, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Whitechapel Projects, 15 Second Ave., Long Branch, $10; babesinbusiness.com/event-details/brides-bubbles-beers.

Back to the '80s in Asbury Park

Expect to hear music from bands like the Cars, Squeeze, A Flock of Seagulls, Joe Jackson, Madness, Adam Ant, Gary Numan, the Clash, the Romantics, Modern English, Devo and more at “Whip It Good!,” a new wave rock revue with Carl Gentry and Friends on Saturday at Tim McLoone's Supper Club on the Asbury Park Boardwalk.

The Gentry band includes Arne Wendt, who played with Jon Bon Jovi's Kings of Suburbia; Muddy Shews (Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes); and Chris O'Hara (Dramarama). Alas, no Bon Jovi songs — not quite new wavey enough, Gentry said.

Go: “Whip It Good!” with Carl Gentry and Friends, 8 p.m. Saturday, Tim McLoone's Supper Club, Asbury Park Boardwalk, $39.95; timmcloonessupperclub.com.

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in Newark

This weekend, New Jersey is All Elite.

Professional grappling promotion All Elite Wrestling’s “Full Gear” showdown happens Saturday night at the Prudential Center in Newark. It’s the first pay-per-view event in the company’s history to happen in New Jersey.

The night’s card will see three-time AEW World Champion Jon Moxely defend against MJF, AEW Interim Women’s World Champion Toni Storm defends against Jamie Hayter, TBS Champion Jade Cargill takes on Nyla Rose, and Ring of Honor World Champion Chris Jericho defends his title against a trio of challengers in Claudio Castagnoli, Bryan Danielson and Sammy Guevara.

There will be plenty of Jersey talent in the squared circle as well. Nutley native Anthony Bowens and his Acclaimed tag team partner Platinum Max Caster defend their AEW World Tag Team Championship against Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland of Swerve in Our Glory; and Elizabeth native Jay Lethal re-teams with Jeff Jarrett to face the tandem of Sting and Darby Allin.

“AEW: Full Gear” will stream on the Bleacher Report app, website and connected devices. AEW and Joe Hand Productions will also bring the show to movie theaters across the country, with New Jersey locations including Cinemark theaters in Hazlet, Somerdale and the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, as well as the Regal Commerce Center 18 in North Brunswick.

The night before “Full Gear,” AEW arrives at the Prudential Center for Friday night’s episode of “AEW: Rampage,” airing at 10 p.m. on TNT.

Go: “All Elite Wrestling: Full Gear,” doors at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark, tickets start at $55; prucenter.com/events/aew-rampage-full-gear. The Prudential Center also hosts “AEW: Rampage,” doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Friday, tickets start at $20, with “Rampage” and “Full Gear” combination tickets also available.

Gabriela L. Laracca and Chris Jordan contributed to this story.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: AEW makes its NJ pay-per-view debut with 'Full Gear' this weekend