Happy Tuesday, Monmouth County! So, did you hear? Netflix is taking over Fort Monmouth, and honestly, I’m pretty excited about it. I mean, who doesn’t love a little Hollywood magic right in our own backyard? Maybe this will finally inspire me to start my next binge-watch marathon.

On the docket:

• Tastings for Tomorrow: A Night Out with Purpose

• Roll Some Dough, Drink a Pint at Pints & Pasta

• Shake Up Your Thursday with Maker’s Mark

• Pancakes, Penguins, and Plenty of Fun This Saturday

• Live Music Lowdown

Tastings for Tomorrow: A Night Out with Purpose

Pinwheel Place, New Jersey’s only nonprofit crisis nursery, is hosting Tastings for Tomorrow on Tuesday, February 24 at The Renaissance in Ocean. The evening brings together some of Monmouth County’s top restaurants for unlimited bites, specialty drinks, and house-crafted treats, plus live music and a silent auction.

The funds raised support Pinwheel Place’s mission of providing free, licensed emergency and respite child care for families facing unexpected crises. When parents need immediate support, Pinwheel Place steps in to keep children safe while families get back on their feet.

Doors open at 5:45 PM, with tastings running from 6 to 9 PM. Tickets are $60 in advance or $75 at the door, so make sure to grab them early in the link below.

Come hungry, bring friends, and feel good knowing your night out is helping local families when they need it most.

Roll Some Dough, Drink a Pint at Pints & Pasta

If your love language is carbs and craft beer, clear your calendar.

Bakes Brewing Co. is hosting a Pints & Pasta pasta-making class on Monday, February 9 from 6 to 8 PM, pairing two of life’s greatest joys: fresh, handmade pasta and a perfectly poured pint. You’ll learn how to make pasta from scratch, roll it out, cut it, and pretend you’re on a cooking show while secretly hoping no one asks you to share.

While your dough rests (and your arms recover), you’ll sip on Bakes’ house-brewed beers, because nothing says “culinary confidence” like adding beer to the process.

You’ll leave with new pasta skills, a full stomach, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing dinner plans for the rest of the week just got significantly better. Come for the beer, stay for the carbs, and try not to eat all your pasta before you make it home.

Shake Up Your Thursday with Maker’s Mark

The Asbury Hotel is hosting a Maker’s Mark cocktail class on Thursday, February 19, from 6 PM to 8 PM EST, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: a hands-on crash course in making really good drinks, led by people who actually know what they’re doing. You’ll learn how to mix, stir, and balance cocktails using Maker’s Mark bourbon, plus a few pro tips that will immediately make you feel superior at your next dinner party.

Whether you’re a whiskey fan or just someone who enjoys a well-made drink, it’s a fun way to upgrade your cocktail game. Tickets are $20 per person, but they go fast so reserve your spot early in the link below!

Pancakes, Penguins, and Plenty of Fun This Saturday

Get ready for the coolest winter party around. Penguins & Pancakes Winter Bash is happening this Saturday, January 24th, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Manasquan Women’s Club, hosted by Carlson’s Corner.

Bring the whole family for a morning full of cozy pancakes, crispy bacon, fresh fruit, and a penguin-themed hot chocolate and coffee bar that will warm you right up. Kids will have a blast dancing with the one and only Mr. Matt, plus jumping into fun penguin activities like Penguin Waddle Races and an epic game of Penguin Freeze Tag.

Tickets are sold per family, so grab yours now at the link below and secure your spot for a morning of laughs, dancing, and tasty treats. Perfect for a chilly day and making winter memories you won’t forget. Don’t miss out on the coolest bash of the season!

Live Music Lowdown

Friday, January 23
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | Shakedown Citi | 7 PM
The Proving Ground, Highlands | School of Rock Performances | 4 PM
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Liam Davis Trio | 8 PM

Saturday, January 24
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | Fairies Wear Boots | 7 PM
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Big Hix | 8 PM