Journey back to the birth of Rock & Roll with The Rave-Ons! Starting with the king of rock & roll, Elvis Presley, the band pays tribute to rock & roll's founders. Audience members will sing along to songs by their favorite 50's artists including: Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Dion and The Belmonts, The Everly Brothers, and of course, Buddy Holly. By the end of the show, you will learn how all these great performers inspired and spawned some of the best bands of all time like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and many other popular 1960's rockers. Registration is required.

In celebration of Italian-American Heritage Month, join us with Phil Bruschi, as he presents a musical biography on famed Italian-American performer, Frank Sinatra. Phil pays tribute to Sinatra's musical career; how he continually reinvented himself as a singer, as well as some of his biggest recordings from 1939 to his final retirement in 1995. Phil will sing selected Sinatra songs that were hits from the Big Band era to his solo career. Registration is required for all attendees.

You’re invited to the fall art show… ‘Double Vision’ opening reception at the Garden State Distillery. The exhibit explores the literal or figurative meaning of seeing double. Featuring the following local artists: Eve's Artistry Nicholas Bello Stephanie Sommerlad Bello Sharon Breil Andrea Brooke Robert Calabrese Eugene Chorboda AJ DeAngelo Brian Hallas Katie Mae Hawksby Veronica Jurgowski Abby Levine MelindaNJ Lisa Jubin Regan Alexis Robinson Live Music by Bethany Harding. Original artworks are available for purchase. All artwork sales benefit the individual artists. Enjoy light refreshments and live entertainment. Handcrafted cocktails available for purchase for attendees 21+. Exhibit is on display during distillery business hours through February 16, 2023. Hosted by S2B Studios. For more information, call or text (609) 709-3320.

Join beloved local tenor and soprano, Dakota & Elle, for an evening of Broadway's greatest hits. Featuring songs from Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Les Miserables, and more! Often compared to Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, Dakota & Elle both studied with Juilliard Master Teacher, Steven Schnurman. Their ethereal voices bring Broadway classics right to the Ocean County Library. Registration is required. Please call or visit the events page linked below.

Jeri Georger and John Fraraccio from the Guild Theatreworks will present "Love Letters," a wry, poignant and humorous play by A.R. Gurney. This Pulitzer Prize nominated play traces the 50-year love affair between two friends whose relationship is told through their letters to one another. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River. Please register.

Come on out to support the SAL at the American Legion, and enjoy yourself with a comedy show featuring local professional entertainment. This event is being held Saturday, February 11th at the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129, located at 2025 Church Rd. in Toms River, NJ. Doors open at 6PM, showtime 7PM.  The Canteen across the hall will be open for dinner (additional rates apply) for anyone who wishes to stop by earlier.  Admission is only $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and seating is limited - for tickets and info, contact Rocky at 917-417-4818 or at rplucia@verizon.net.  This is a 21+ event.

Acoustic guitarist Gary Nokes will play Irish tunes in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Gary has been a part of the local music scene for decades, performing with a variety of bands, such as the Lamplighters, Ragtimers, and Ocean County String Band. Recently, as a solo guitarist, he has entertained audiences at venues ranging from arts and crafts fairs to senior communities.

In honor of Pride Month, the chorus will perform a selection of well-known tunes and classic favorites along with new songs. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River. Please register.

Ladies Night (Men are Welcome) this upcoming October 27th is an event you don’t want to miss. Come in your best costume and be prepared to dance, eat and have fun. Buffet dinner, dessert and coffee, gourmet hot or cold tea and soda. Live DJ and overnight stay packages available. Buffet Dinner Menu: Chili Charcuterie Board White Chicken Chili Chicken Wings and Blue Cheese Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Loaded Potato Soup with cheddar cheese and chives Pulled Pork Sliders Seasonal Cup Cakes Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones Pumpkin Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting Best costume wins teatime for two. Call 732-818-7580 to buy your event tickets.

Actors from The Guild Theatreworks will perform a reading of Belles, a play about six Southern sisters who try bridge the distance between them via telephone; in the process they come to terms with their family history. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.

Location Washington Street Time March 2nd 12pm – 6pm Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for our Irish Festival. The street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, and live entertainment. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Free Admission & Free Parking in downtown during the event.   For vendor opportunities https://downtowntomsriver.com/become-a-vendor/