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July is already here and the city has made preparations for crowds not seen in such massive numbers in years. Gay, Straight, Young or Old, where could you find as much to do anyplace outside of NYC.
Our July Calendar is freshly updated and already has an amazing 26 Events scheduled for the next four weeks. The Calendar section is being updated multiple times per week so check back regularly when looking for something to do. And as always, if you have an Asbury Park event planned or know of one we missed, please forward us the info at the link at the bottom of this page.
 Calendar Page
If you haven’t been to the Boardwalk in a few weeks, get up there and check it out. Madison Marquette is doing a great job cleaning up the few remaining vacant spaces. New Landscaping, Staged areas for Music and the New Water Park are all just about finished.
While you are on the Boardwalk don’t forget to check out SeaGreens next to the miniature golf course. SeaGreens is back for their second year and is THE place to head for deliciously healthy snacks and meals. Need a cold drink, try the freshly juiced fruits or vegetables and real fruit smoothies, they even have shots of wheatgrass. If you are looking for some healthy food try the Crisp Salads, Wild Atlantic Salmon Burgers or Spicy Cold Gazpacho. This place is Great! And don’t forget to meet at SeaGreens Wednesdays from 7-8 PM and Saturdays from 8:30 - 9:30 AM for a beach yoga class.
After your healthy meal head over to Candyteria on the South End of the Boardwalk. Candyteria is Candy Central on the Jersey Shore, you name it, they have it! In Celebration of their 1 Year Anniversary, On Saturday, July 4th, there will be special Giveaways and Raffles throughout the Day.
JULY 11th is the ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY show for Funny Girl, presented by ReVision Theatre at the magnificently restored Paramount Theatre. The show starts at 8PM and Features a Star Studded Cast with Steven Brinberg as Barbra Streisand and Very Special Guest; Lainie Kazan.
Asbury Park is Lucky to have this Professional Performance in Town. BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
www.revisiontheatre.org or Call: 732-455-359
After a Night at the Paramount, get some rest because Sunday Morning, July 12th is the MetroMan Triathlon. Details can be found on the Calendar Page
Next Up... ROADTRIP! July 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th
The weekend starts off with a bang on Thursday Night, with Awwmama Productions bringing us Suzanne Westenhoefer at The Stone Pony. That’s right; RoadTrip invades The Stone Pony for this ONE NIGHT ONLY event. Thursday, July 16th @ 8:30 PM
$ 25 in advance $ 30 at the door.
For Tickets and Info go to: www.AwwMama.com
FRIDAY, July 17th: Join 2,000 of your closest Friends at the Opening Night Kick-off Party. Don’t miss this event as The Grand Arcade and Beach Bar (on 5th Avenue) are Transformed into the Ultimate Evening Venue from 7 - 11PM. Open 42Below Vodka Bar from 7 - 9PM for Only $ 15.
As part of the Festivities Amanda Lapore will host the Mundo Unico Underwear and Swimsuit Show. And the Kick-off ends with Fireworks on the Beach at 10:45 PM.
After the party head to The Tides Hotel for their one night only Erotic Art Exhibit. Check out the Art, Have a Drink at the Bar or even better; spend the night at this Fabulously Restored Hotel. 11 PM - 2 AM, FREE, 408 7th Avenue
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SATURDAY, July 18th: Saturday is the Big Day. New for 2009, is Gay Beach Dodgeball from 10 AM to 2 PM on the 4th Avenue Beach, details on the Calendar Page
SANDBLAST: Year Two and Bigger and Better Than Ever! 2 PM until Sunset
Opening DJ David Mark warms up the crowd and later in the day International Superstar, Corey Craig will spin until Sunset.
SUNDAY, July 19th: Beach Day! $ 5.00/day Beach Passes Available on the Boardwalk. Hang out with the RoadTrip crowd on the 5th Avenue Beach and Spend some time Enjoying the Food, Drinks and Shops on the Asbury Boardwalk
Need a Break from the Beach? Take one of the Gay History Trolley Tours. On the Tour you will learn that Asbury Park is not a New Gay Destination, it is, and always has been The Gay Destination. Departs from Convention Hall, these Tours always Sell Out, buy your tickets NOW.
Don’t forget Tea Dance at Paradise; the Pool will be open all day, drinks and food at the outdoor Tiki Bars; Tea Dance is officially from 4 - 8 PM but the regulars know it starts early and ends late.
JULY 24th - 26th Brings us Diva on the Shore Dodgeball. This is a full weekend of events and bound to become an Asbury Park Annual Event.
That’s the quick round up of July Events but barely touches on them. Whether you are dancing on the beach at Sandblast, watching the lifeguard tournament, attending the Classic Car Show, or participating in the MetroMan Triathlon; Asbury Park has something for Everyone in the month of July. And if you think July is a full Month, just wait until August!
Full Calendar of events can be found on the Calendar Page
And as always... if you know of any events or happenings in town,
be sure to let us know through our Contact Page.
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