Hey there, NJ! Can you believe it’s already mid-May? The sun is shining, the days are getting longer, and our incredible state is absolutely buzzing with cool stuff to do. This week, we’ve got an awesome lineup of live music, brain-busting trivia, and even some unique classes and festivals to get you out and about.
Get ready for a fantastic weekend and beyond:
Kick Off Your Weekend on Friday, May 15th!
Friday night is looking jam-packed with live tunes across the state. If you’re looking for a melody to unwind with, check out:
- Ben Selkow at The Druery Brewery
- Chris Giakas at Cedar Rose Vineyards
- Matt MacPherson at Willow Creek Winery & Farm
- HIT AND RUN and NEW YACHT CITY both hitting the stage at Hopewell Valley Vineyards
- Bubba Beyer bringing the sound to Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard
- The Friday Live Music Series featuring Samantha May at Sharrott Winery
- The Whitley Duo at Man Skirt Brewing
- The Azures rocking Asbury Park Brewery
- Eli Lev at Flounder Brewing
- Acoustic Soul providing the vibe at Summit City Farms & Winery
- Opus Soul at Brewery Thirty-Three
- And for a touch of class, B.D. Lenz & Quartet playing live jazz at Claremont Distillery.
- Bull N Bear Brewery will be hosting Dial It Up.
- Plus, keep an eye out for DJ Kanicky spinning at Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar, which will be open by then!
If trivia is more your speed, you’ve got options:
- Name That Tune at Anglesea Aleworks
- General Trivia at Blue Rascal Distillery
- And a couple of Trivia Nights at Beneduce Vineyards.
For something a little different, Tonewood Brewing in both Barrington and Oaklyn has Lackadaisical Lemon happening.
Saturday, May 16th – Festivals and More!
The weekend keeps on rolling with some great events for Saturday. Get out and enjoy the spring weather!
- Explore beautiful blooms at The Garden Club of Cape May Flower Show at Willow Creek Winery & Farm.
- Celebrate German traditions with Maifest at Czig Meister Brewing.
- Or check out the Mayfest-Spring Craft Fair at Cedar Rose Vineyards.
- Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar will also be having their own Maifest Celebration.
For live music on Saturday, you can catch:
- Joe Grisanzio at Asbury Park Brewery
- Barbie Tatum at Alba Vineyard & Winery
- Chris of RAVE ON at Hopewell Valley Vineyards
- Ed Wall for Music at Milagro at Villa Milagro Vineyards
- Pentley Holmes at Little Ridge Vineyards
- And Sandy Roads at Screamin Hill Brewery.
- Blue Rascal Distillery will feature Separatr.
Foodies, don’t miss Savory Italian Tidbits while you sample wine at Villa Milagro Vineyards or check out Bakes Gone Wild at Bakes Brewing Co.
Tonight, Thursday, May 14th – Let the Week Begin!
Even though it’s already Thursday, there’s still plenty happening tonight to get your week started right!
- Flex your brain power with Trivia Night at The Druery Brewery, Cedar Rose Vineyards, and Train Wreck Distillery.
- If you’re a fan of Stars Hollow, there’s even Gilmore Girls Trivia at Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard!
- Czig Meister Brewing is hosting Trivia Revolution.
- For some interactive fun, check out Drag Bingo with Brittany Lynn at Brewery Thirty-Three, Orchid Bingo Night at Rebel Sheep Wine Co., or Music Bingo at Double Tap Brewing.
- If you’re looking for live tunes, head to Somers Point Brewing Company for Live Music, or Sharrott Winery for their Thursday Live Music Series with Cat Lavell.
- Bull N Bear Brewery will have Water Towers performing.
- For unique experiences, try the Riptide-Cawes Mountain Bike Race at Screamin Hill Brewery, a Charcuterie Class at Saddlehill Winery, or the Barnyard Friends Plant & Sip at Sharrott Winery.
- Flounder Brewing has two cool events: an Irish Seisiún (Session) and Pours & Ponytails.
There’s so much happening in our amazing state this week, and this is just a taste! Head over to NJDrinks.com for more details on these events and to discover even more local spots. And when you do go out, don’t forget to leave a review – it helps everyone find their next favorite place!
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