Weekly Roundup 06/24/25

Bell Works After Dark, Jenkinson's Boardwalk Blockbusters, Live Music Lowdown

Hi Everyone -  here's what we got this week in Monmouth County!

On the docket:

  • Bell Works After Dark: Music, Food & Fireworks

  • Beachside Blockbusters: Free Movies at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk

  • Live Music Lowdown

Bell Works After Dark: Music, Food & Fireworks

Need a fun way to break up the week without staying out too late? Bell Works is bringing back its beloved Live Music + Fireworks event this Wednesday, June 25. Music is from 5-9pm at Bar Bella, giving you time to enjoy the market vibes and grab a drink before the main event.

Around 8:30pm, the fireworks light up the sky—perfect timing to catch the show and still get home at a reasonable hour. Bonus points: it’s free, family-friendly, and If weather turns, the show flips to Thursday night (June 26), so plan accordingly!

It’s a great way to enjoy summer without the late-night hassle.

Beachside Blockbusters: Free Movies at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk

Looking for a low-key way to spend summer nights with the kids—and maybe actually get to relax a little? Jenkinson’s Boardwalk is hosting free movies every Tuesday this summer, kicking off around 8:30 PM by the pavilion on the beach. Start times can shift with the sunset, so bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks, and settle in for a laid-back evening under the stars. Perfect for making memories without any extra stress.

July 1Mamma Mia! (PG‑13)
July 8Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
July 15Happy Gilmore (PG‑13)
July 22National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (PG‑13)
July 29Inside Out 2 (PG)
August 5Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG)
August 12Wicked (PG)
August 19E.T. the Extra‑Terrestrial (PG)
August 26Despicable Me 4 (PG)

Live Music Lowdown

Friday, June 27
Leggett’s Sand Bar, Manasquan | Live Music | 6–9 PM
Harpoon Willy’s, Manasquan | Live Music | 8:30 PM
The Asbury Hotel – Soundbooth Bar, Asbury Park | Chill Here Now | 5–9 PM
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band | 8 PM
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Skinny Amigos | 6–10 PM

Saturday, June 28
Leggett’s Sand Bar, Manasquan | Live Music | 6–9 PM
Harpoon Willy’s, Manasquan | Live Music | 8:30 PM
The Asbury Hotel – Soundbooth Bar, Asbury Park | Chill Here Now | 5–9 PM
Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park | Shadow of the City ft. Bleachers, Joyce Manor & more | 2–10:30 PM
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | Fantastic Cat | 8 PM

Sunday, June 29
Leggett’s Sand Bar, Manasquan | Live Music | 6–9 PM
Harpoon Willy’s, Manasquan | Live Music | 8:30 PM
The Asbury Hotel – Soundbooth Bar, Asbury Park | Chill Here Now | 5–9 PM
Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park | George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic w/ Living Colour | 5 PM
Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park | Murder By Death, Laura Jane Grace | 7 PM