South Jersey things to do: ECO Fair, Down & Derby Wine Festival, comedy nights, magic

Visit Wheaton Arts for ECO Fair

Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, in partnership with The Authority of Cumberland County, CU Maurice River and Rutgers Master Gardeners, will host ECO Fair: Awakening of Mother Earth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7.

ECO Fair, a campus-wide event, features local gardening clubs, including Rutgers Master Gardeners with various plants and herbs for sale, handmade works of New Jersey artists, environmental organizations, Nature Trail tours, eco-friendly activities for families and more.

This year the festival incorporates the human/nature relationships as interpreted in the cultures of the Central and South American communities in the area. This “Awakening of Mother Earth” festival symbolizes a new season that brings new expectations, hopes and celebrations that reconnect us with Mother Earth through ritual, art, music and dance.

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Admission is free.

Guests who provide their zip code at the gate will receive a free eco-shopping bag, courtesy of The Authority of Cumberland County, while supplies last.

Also, bring your old crayons to the event to be recycled through Crazy Crayon’s National Crayon Recycling Program.

Wheaton Arts is at 1501 Glasstown Road in Millville.

For information, call (856) 825-6800 or visit wheatonarts.org.

Get your ‘Derby attire’ ready for the Down and Derby Wine Festival

Visit South Jersey and Camden County will present the third annual Down & Derby Wine Festival, for ages 21 and older only, from 2 to 7:30 p.m. May 7 on Veterans Island at Cooper River Park.

Guests are invited to sample delicious wines from South Jersey’s leading wine producers while immersing themselves in Derby-themed fashion and festivities.

Amalthea Cellars, Auburn Road Vineyards, Cedar Rose Vineyards, Salem Oak Winery, Sharrott Winery, Tomasello Winery, Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, Wagonhouse Winery and White Horse Winery are among the wineries scheduled to participate.

Plus, enjoy live music by Arsenal, who perform the “best of the 70s and 80s,” plus some Retro Soul with Tara Hendricks.

Food truck options will include: Decadent Delights, Crawdaddys Cajun Eatery, The Fabulous Fig and Bake N’ Bacon.

Guests will also have an opportunity to view the Kentucky Derby and play games.

Tickets are $35 for general admission, includes souvenir cup, $75 for VIP admission, includes souvenir cup, special seating and VIP food, and $15 for designated driver, includes access to the festival site only.

The park is at 5300 N. Park Drive in Pennsauken.

For tickets or information, visit visitsouthjersey.com.

Paint the Town Pink Car Show planned in Cinnaminson

The second annual Paint the Town Pink Car Show, supporting the Cinnaminson Fire Department’s Paint the Town Pink Fundraising Campaign, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7 at the Mainline Shopping Center.

It will feature music, food, a 50/50 raffle and a display of cars, trucks, motorcycles and firetrucks. The show is open to all years, makes and models.

More than 60 trophies will be awarded.

Registration is $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the show.

The center is at 1210 N. Route 130 in Cinnaminson.

For information, visit www.facebook.com/CinnaminsonFire.

Bordentown Elks present Comedy Night Live

If you need a laugh, then plan to attend Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085’s Comedy Night Live event.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. May 7. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Tommy Gooch, Chip Ambrogio and Eric Jacob are scheduled to perform.

Tickets are $20.

The lodge is at 11 Amboy Road in Bordentown.

For tickets or information, call (609) 203-7375 or visit bordentownelks.org.

Crafts and Antiques Show on The Ave

Main Street Vineland will host a juried Crafts and Antiques Show on The Ave from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 on the 600 block of Landis Avenue. The rain date is May 8.

More than 40 vendors are expected to participate.

Plus, merchants on Landis Avenue are also expected to participate by offering sidewalk sales during the event.

For information, call (856) 794-8653 or visit www.TheAve.biz.

Magic show planned at the Mount Holly Moose Lodge

The Mount Holly Moose Lodge No. 737 will host the Randy Butters Magic Show from 2 to 4 p.m. May 7.

Tickets are $10 for ages 18 and older, $5 for ages 5 to 17, $20 for a family of five and free for ages 4 and younger.

Proceeds will benefit MooseHeart.

The lodge is at 853 Woodlane Road in Mount Holly.

For information, call (609) 267-9845.

Comedy night planned at Kaycee Ray’s Sports Bar & Pub

Kaycee Ray’s Sports Bar & Pub hosts Comedy Night on the first Thursday of the month.

The next event will be held at 8 p.m. May 5.

Scott Friedman is the host. Corey Alexander is the headliner, and Mike Adams is the featured performer.

Tickets are $10.

The pub is at 830 E. Landis Ave., in Vineland.

For information, call (856)-839-0902 or visit www.facebook.com/Kayceerays.

What’s happening in Ocean City this weekend?

Here’s a look at what’s happening in Ocean City this weekend:

• Join Martin Z. Mullusk at 11 a.m. May 6 at the 9th Street beach to find out if he’s predicting an early summer!

• Get your tickets to see Janis Ian, The Farewell Tour, at 7 p.m. May 6, at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, visit Ticketmaster.com.

• Check out the display on the boardwalk from Fifth to 14th streets of the Modern Muscle Car Invasion: Modern Muscle Cars, noon to 5 p.m. May 7. For information, visit modernmusclecarinvasion.com.

• Boardwalk and Downtown Merchant Table Sales, 6th to 14th streets on the Boardwalk, and Asbury Avenue.

For information, visit ocnj.us.

Summerfest opens in Philadelphia

With a view of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin Bridge, the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest offers a great way to get outside and enjoy a “summer” day.

Summerfest, presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, opens for the season at 5 p.m. May 6.

Visitors are invited to enjoy activities including roller skating, boardwalk games, rides including a ferris wheel and a carousel, and mini-golf.

If you get hungry during your visit, Chickie’s & Pete’s offers crabfries, cheesesteaks and more along with summer cocktails and local brews.

Plus, Skelly’s Amusements offers seasonal favorites such as funnel cake, ice cream, lemonade and cotton candy.

General admission to the site is free, but fees are charged for various activities.

Skating admission is $5. Timed tickets are required. Skate rental is $10 and locker rentals are available for $1.

The RiverRink is at 101 S. Columbus Blvd., in Philadelphia.

Hours are: 5 to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, May 6 to 29 and Sept. 6 to 25; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. May 30; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, May 31 to Sept. 5.

Holiday hours may vary.

For tickets or information, call (215) 922-2386 or visit delawareriverwaterfront.com.

Edelman Planetarium presents ‘Laser Zeppelin’

Edelman Planetarium’s laser light shows combine music from favorite bands with stunning and immersive laser imagery.

“Laser Zeppelin” will pair Led Zeppelin songs including “Stairway to Heaven,” “In the Evening,” “Ramble On,” “Black Dog” and more with intense laser programming.

Show times are 7 p.m. Fridays through June 24.

Tickets are $5 for adults and non-Rowan students; and $3 for ages 60 and older, children age 16 and younger and Rowan students with identification.

The planetarium is at 201 Mullica Hill Road in Glassboro.

For information, call (856) 256-4389 or email planetarium@rowan.edu.

For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3gcLmD9.

Medford Village’s Main Street Merchants host First Fridays

Main Street Merchants of Historic Medford Village have plans to make 3 to 8 p.m. on the First Fridays of the month something special on Main Street.

Visitors are invited to enjoy a variety of activities and specials at Main Street businesses.

For information, visit www.facebook.com/MedfordMainStreetMerchants.

Washington Township celebrates the return of Super Saturday

Washington Township will celebrate the return of Super Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 at Washington Lake Park. The rain date is May 14.

The event will feature vendors, giveaways, food trucks, face painting, fire truck and ambulance displays, pony rides, inflatables, petting zoo and more.

There will also be performances by the Washington Township Band, the Minutemen Marching Band at noon, and the Sass Band from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Admission is free.

Wristbands for the inflatables will be available for $10.

The park is at 626 Hurffville Cross Keys Road in Sewell.

For information, call (856) 589-0520 or visit www.facebook.com/WashingtonTownshipGloucesterCountyNJ.

RCSJ bands to present spring concert

The Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Bands will present their annual Spring Campus Concert at 7:30 p.m. May 4 in the college’s Frank Guaracini Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center.

The concert will feature a wide representation of band literature, Celebrating America, presented by the Jazz Band and Wind Symphony, along with a Dixieland Band, Vegas Lounge Quintet, and select vocalists.

The Cumberland Campus Bands are engaged in their 39th performance season with Joseph Akinskas, founding director and music professor.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The college is at 3322 College Drive in Vineland.

For information, call (856) 691-8600, ext. 1292.

Tour highlights first Naval action of the Revolution on the Delaware River

The Friends of Hancock House will conduct a free, caravan-style tour from Greenwich to Penns Grove on May 7, rain or shine, covering sites associated with the first Naval action of the Revolution on the Delaware River.

Participants will meet at 11 a.m. at the Greenwich Tea Burning Monument at the corner of Ye Greate Street and Market Lane in Greenwich.

This tour will focus on the May 1776 appearance of the British ships, the Roebuck and the Liverpool, in the Delaware Bay/River and the two-day battle that followed. The first naval battle on the Delaware during the Revolution! And it happened off the coast of Salem County!

Guests may wish to bring a lawn chair for tour stops.

For information, call (856) 935-4373 or visit FOHHNJ on Facebook.

Scouting Expo planned at Historic Smithville

Join Scouts, friends and family for a unique display of Scouting tradition, games and outdoor programs at the 2022 Southern Shore Scout Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 7 at Historic Smithville.

This free outdoor event will consist of live demonstrations and exhibits conducted by Scouts of all ages.

Activities will include Archery Range, BB range, Pinewood Derby, Raingutter Regatta, Veggie Track, Knot Station, Lashings Station, camping and more.

Historic Smithville is at 615 E. Moss Mill Road.

For information, visit BeAScout.org.

Gallery 50 hosts ‘From Our Hands’

Gallery 50 will host “From Our Hands,” featuring works by husband and wife artists Joe and Laurie Milligan from May 4 to 27. It will feature ceramics by Laurie and watercolor paintings by Joe.

An artist reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. May 6.

Also, Joe will offer a watercolor workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. May 19. Cost is $25. Call to reserve a spot.

The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

The gallery is at 50 E. Commerce St., in Bridgeton.

For information, call (856) 575-0090 or visit www.gallery50.org.

Landis Theater hosts a variety of events

The Landis Theater will host a variety of events including:

• Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow, features a high energy, rock-n-roll circus stunt show with loud music and strobe lights, some stunts may be considered extreme, parental guidance suggested, www.hellzapoppin.com, 8 p.m. May 4, tickets $20 to $30.

• Deaf Leopard, a Def Leppard Tribute, 8 p.m. May 6, tickets $20.

• Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan, performing the music of The Cars, 8 p.m. May 7, tickets $30.

• Stryper, with Emerald Rising, 8 p.m. May 10, tickets $35.

• The Iron Maidens with Burning Witches, Hell Hath No Fury Tour 2022, 8 p.m. May 12, tickets $25.

• Miss Tri-City Pageant, 8 p.m. May 14, tickets $15.

• Schism, a Tool tribute, 8 p.m. May 20, tickets $15 to $30.

• Mr. Speed, a KISS tribute, 8 p.m. May 21, tickets $30.

The theater is at 830 E. Landis Ave., in Vineland.

For tickets or information, call (856) 691-3600 or visit thelandistheater.com.

Crafts & Collectibles shows planned in Cape May

Cape May MAC will host the following craft shows, featuring crafters and vendors from throughout the northeast, at the Emlen Physick Estate:

• Spring Craft & Collectibles Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7.

• Summer Craft & Collectibles Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18.

The estate is at 1048 Washington St., in Cape May.

For information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org.

Levoy Theatre hosts a variety of concerts and shows

A variety of events are planned at the Levoy Theatre.

The schedule includes:

• Hot Peas ‘N Butter, recommended for children in preschool through third grade, 10 a.m. and noon May 6, tickets $12.

• Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute, 8 p.m. May 7, tickets $39 to $49.

• “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” presented by the Levoy Theatre and Off Broad Street Players, various times May 13 to 22, tickets $18.

• Lit, with Huxley, 7:30 p.m. June 2, tickets $34 to 39.

• Jose Feliciano, 8 p.m. June 3, tickets $52 to $57.

The theater is at 130 N. High St., in Millville.

For tickets or information, call (856) 327-6400 or visit levoy.net.

Visit Cape May for the Coast Guard Community Festival

Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation will host the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7

The event features Coast Guard ship tours, a helicopter display, live search and rescue demonstrations, face painting, games, bounce houses, music, entertainment, food and other vendors, beer garden and more.

Admission is free.

The festival generates funds for the USCG Training Center Cape May’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation branch, which provides leisure programs and services to improve the quality of life of service members and their families.

The festival will be held at the Training Center Cape May at 1 Munro Ave., in Cape May.

Photo identification will be required for all adults and bags are subject to search.

For information, call (609) 888-6120 or visit https://coastguardcommunity.org.

Two chances to get gifts for Mom at the Elmer Market this weekend

The Elmer Market features local crafters, farmers, florists and small business owners who combined to create a vendor market, which gathers at various locations.

This week the market will be at two locations:

• The Barn in Elmer, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7, 20 N. Main St., Elmer. Food vendors will include Chef Steve’s Popcorn and DRSmoke.

• A Garden Party Florist, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8, 567 Route 40 in Elmer. Buon Viaggio Mobile Wood Fired Oven is scheduled to attend.

For information, visit www.facebook.com/TheElmerMarket.

Get your tickets for Cape May Music Festival events

The 33rd annual Cape May Music Festival, presented by Cape May MAC, will continue through June 30.

This year’s concerts will feature the New York Chamber Ensemble, the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players, the Bay Atlantic Symphony, Paula Johns, George Mesterhazy Tribute Concert, Nora Jane Struthers and the Atlantic Brass Band.

For a complete schedule, to purchase tickets or for information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org.

Renault Winery hosts the 2022 Bloom Market Festival

Renault Winery and Asbury Fresh will present the 2022 Bloom Market Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 and 8.

Visitors are invited to shop from the event’s curated collection of 20 local makers, and sample champagne and wine from one of the oldest vineyards in the U.S.

The winery is at 72 N. Bremen Ave., in Egg Harbor City.

For tickets or information, call (609) 739-7670 or visit www.renaultwinery.com.

Need a few laughs? Plan to attend a Kricket Comedy show

Kricket Comedy has a variety of shows planned in South Jersey including:

• 8 p.m. May 7, features Missy Hall, Andy Nolan and Chica Loca, tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of show, Core 3 Brewery, 609 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton.

• 7:30 p.m. May 12, features Lamarr Todd, John Montague, Jack O’Connell, Jess Carpenter and Fenris, tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of show, Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co., 108 E. Main St., Maple Shade.

For tickets or information, visit www.kricketcomedy.com.

Reclaim Our Freedom 2: Jeep Rally planned at Kathedral

The Reclaim Our Freedom 2: Jeep Rally, hosted by the Pine Barren Venom Jeep Club and presented by High End Car Stereo & Performance, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 at Kathedral Event Center.

The rally will offer a day of peaceful, positive energy to support local law enforcement officers.

Portions of the show proceeds will benefit the Josh Vadell Foundation for families of fallen and injured officers and the Burlington County K9 Search and Rescue.

Tickets are $5 plus fee for walk-up general admission, does not include parking; or $30 plus fee per carload, includes parking, three door prize raffle tickets and a free T-shirt for the first 100.

The center is at 499 S. Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton.

For tickets or information, call (856) 685-6664 or visit https://kathedral.com.

Ian, Taylor and Chapin to perform at Scottish Rite Auditorium

BRE Presents will present Janis Ian, Celebrating Our Years Together, final US tour, with guests Livingston Taylor and Tom Chapin, at 7:30 p.m. May 5.

Tickets start at $39.50.

The auditorium is 315 White Horse Pike at in Collingswood.

For tickets or information, call 856.858.1000 or visit scottishriteauditorium.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

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