Eventful: January 2023

By: Community Magazine | January 4, 2023 |  Eventful | 

Wondrous Winter Walk at Hartshorne Woods Park

January 4, 10 am
Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore Hartshorne Woods Park in the wintertime. Meet in the Rocky Point parking lot in Highlands. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Please Note: Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE!

Jim Gaffigan: Dark Pale Tour

January 6 and 7, 7 and 9:30 pm shows
Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Jim Gaffigan is a six-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. More at thebasie.org.

Cutting, Splitting and Hewing at Historic Longstreet Farm

January 8 | 12-2:30 pm
44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel
Come out to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and get warmed up using a two-man saw and splitting wedge; learn how farmers used a froe to rive shingles or a broad ax to hew beams. Open to adults. FREE!

YMCA Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration

January 13
Sheraton Eatontown, 6 Industrial Way E, Eatontown
All are welcome to attend the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County’s 34th Annual Dr. King, Jr. memorial breakfast, 7 to 9:30 am at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, honoring Pastor Kerwin Webb, youth and young adult pastor at Second Baptist Church of Asbury Park; Senator Vin Gopal; volunteers Yulissa and Jayden Gomez, of Eatontown; and high school winners of the MLK Essay Content. Tickets and more info at ymcanj.org/mlk.

Jersey Shore Home Show

January 21 and 22, 10am – 5pm
Brookdale Community College – Collins Arena Arena Drive, Lincroft
A wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing our expert exhibitors, we know you’ll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence. Get free passes on the show’s website: njhomeshow.com.

Living and Breathing

January 28-February 26
Marion Huber Theater at the Two River Theatre, 21 Bridge Avenue in Red Bank
Complex, darkly funny, and thought-provoking, this play by Mando Alvarado will make its world premiere at the Two River Theatre. More information and tickets at tworivertheater.org.