• Thompson Park 2.5, 4.8 mi., Great Lunch Too! Lincroft

    Thompson Park Lincroft, NJ, United States

    This park is a good choice due to recent rains. It has both wooded and paved trails avaiable.  The resrevior trail drains fast but if soggy we;ll do mostly paved trails. Lets re-explore this popular, scenic 667 acre park which has a reservoir, lake and 13 miles of trails and is home to the county […]

  • The Chuck Lambert Band, Westside Park, Red Bank

    Westside Johnny Jazz Park Red Bank, NJ, United States

    This is another jazz series we do every year at Westside aka Johnny Jazz Park. Its produced by jazz arts project in association with Red Bank Parks Dept. and free to attend. Bring a chair and enjoy the live music. https://www.jazzartsproject.org/westside Chuck is a local favorite and well known to our group. He just celebrated […]

  • 3.8 mi. Bradley/Ocean Grove to Asbury Park Adventure Walk, Great Eats Too!

    Broadway & Ocean Ave. N. Neptune Township, NJ, United States

    A group favorite. Great dinner too. We'll meetup and begin our journey at Fletcher Lake which borders Bradley Beach and Ocean Grove. Meet on the boardwalk in front of the gazebo which is at the intersection of Broadway and Ocean Ave., Ocean Grove (part of Neptune) Plenty of free parking in the area on Broadway […]

  • 9 South Band Happy Hours at Bar A, Belmar

    Bar Anticipation Lake Como, NJ, United States

    Let's catch our ol friends 9 South at Bar Anticipation in Belmar. Its forecast to be wet out so they will rock indoors Great Happy hour food and prices at Bar A which is one of the oldest and biggest club type bars in NJ. https://www.facebook.com/p/9South-100063749612242/ 9 south does all the classics including springsteen and […]

  • Vinyl Countdown Band Happy Hours at Our House, Farmingdale

    Our House Farmingdale, NJ, United States

    Could be rain and this is nice choice either way -  Bar A may be packed anyway. Heard this band at sunsets and couldnt stop dancing. They are very good. vinylcountdownnj.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VinylCountdownNJ/ Our friends at Our House will also give us a wam welcome. Nice bar are for the happy hour and room to dance.  […]

  • 4.6 mi. hike, Clayton Park, Wine N Dine After, Upper Freehold

    Clayton Park (Imlaystown) Upper Freehold, NJ, United States

    According to the park system, Clayton is "one of the most beautiful parks in the Park System, the property is known for stately stands of red and white oak, beech, ash and birch trees." It has nice rolling hills and a pond and creek. Imlaystown downtown is 2 blocks long and interesting to say the […]

  • Half Price Mini Golf and Great Eats For All After, Oceanport

    Bluegrass Mini Golf Oceanport, NJ, United States

    One of my favorites every year in the summer. Let's try again Bluegrass Mini Golf's half price Tuesdays - Its about $5/game and a swinging good time. Its in Monmouth Park next to the Blue Grotto Restaurant. Approach from Oceanport Ave. Parking is Free. There are 2 golf courses with holes and monuments honoring famous […]

  • Annual Lobster Palooza, Avon

    The Columns Avon By The Sea, NJ, United States

    This is a great  one we've been doinig many years. Guns 4 Hire no longer playing there, there's a duo now  but the same great deal - $19.95 getes you a 1 1/4# lobster with a potato and veggie side. Drinks extra of course. Parties of 8 can reserve a table so we'll try for […]

  • Brian Kirk and Jirks by the Sea with Fireworks! Long Branch

    Ocean Place Resort & Spa Long Branch, NJ, United States

      We do this every year. Brian Kirk and the Jirks will close out the season at Long Branch by the sea Thursday concerts. There's nice firewoks after. I won't be there but anyone can host or rsvp. I'll be eating lobster. Thought the concert and fireworks was this week. Its on the Great Lawn […]

  • Eddie Testa and Only Human Bands at Keyport Food & Music Festival!

    Keyport Waterfront Park Keyport, NJ, United States

    This festival was great a few years back - should be even better this year with the Eddie Testa Band and our old friends Only Human who are back after about 10 years.  They were the first band and event I posted in our meetup group back oni July 4, 2016. Rich Villalva and Marc […]

  • So Watt Band @ Pat & Lolas, Oceanport

    Pat & Lola's Oceanport, NJ 07757, NJ, United States

    Great band. Leader Bill also happens to be mayor of Red Bank and wears a lot of hats, literally.  They were great last year. https://www.sowattband.com/2uag82itmte5eyffdt7aefjxhtcq7u Pat & Lolas Garden Bar,  previously known as Blue Grotto Beer Gardern  is next to  Monmoputh Park and has nice outdoor grounds and a separate happy hour type menu including […]

  • Classy Party with Deftet Quartet, Watermark, Asbury Park

    The Watermark Asbury Park, NJ, United States

    If you missed it night before New Year’s Eve , you can catch this great event again TONIGHT  at the classy Watermark by the sea in Asbury Park – The Deftet Trio and special guests appearing Rain or Shine!. Matt on drums, Joe on bass and some great  keyboards and sax  usually play it.  We’ll […]