Happy Tuesday, Monmouth County! I might be alone here but I binged the new JFK Jr. docuseries last night and now I’m emotionally invested in people I’ve never met. It’s all over social media, I’m fully hooked, and I’m already counting down the minutes until the next episode drops this week. Anyone else?

On the docket:

• O’Sinner’s Weekend Is Taking Over the Manasquan Waterfront

• Lights, Camera, Garden State

• Sip Into Spring at The Wine Cellar Red Bank

• Taste Your Way Through Belmar This Sunday

• Live Music Lowdown

O’Sinner’s Weekend Is Taking Over the Manasquan Waterfront

If you need an excuse to wear green three days in a row, this is it.

Sinner’s Steakhouse is bringing back O’Sinner’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend from Friday, March 13th through Sunday, March 15th, and it’s basically a shore-side warmup to the big day. Right along the Manasquan waterfront, the party brings Irish eats, festive drinks, live music, and enough shamrock spirit to carry you through the rest of March.

Expect corned beef platters, shepherd’s pie, Reuben croquettes, plus cocktails like Irish Espresso Martinis and Nutty Irishmans to keep things interesting. There will be live performances, games, giveaways, and plenty of reasons to stay just one more hour.

For anyone looking to level up, VIP packages include a collector’s mug, T-shirt, a drink, food perks, and raffle entries for a gift card prize.

Consider this your green light to lean all the way into the Irish spirit and call it a weekend well spent.

Lights, Camera, Garden State

Clear your schedule and pretend you’re a film critic for the weekend. The 24th Annual Garden State Film Festival is back March 26–29, taking over Asbury Park and Cranford for four days of movies, panels, premieres, and a little red-carpet energy.

You can catch screenings at multiple venues throughout Asbury Park, with select events happening in Cranford as well. Expect everything from indie features and documentaries to short films and student projects, plus filmmaker Q&As and networking events that make you feel mildly important just for attending.

This is the kind of weekend your couch can’t compete with, so grab your tickets and click the link below for more details.

Sip Into Spring at The Wine Cellar Red Bank

Clear your calendar and raise a glass. Red Bank is serving up a little spring in every sip. The Wine Cellar Red Bank is hosting Complimentary Sips of Spring on Thursday, March 12, from 5–6:30 pm, and yes, the wine is on them.

Expect a selection of wines to taste, swirl, and pretend you’re a sommelier while you’re at it. Whether you’re a full-on wine nerd or just looking for a reason to leave the house before dinner, this is the kind of evening that turns a regular Thursday into a mini celebration.

Consider it your official permission to sip, savor, and start the weekend early with springtime vibes included.

Taste Your Way Through Belmar This Sunday

Clear your Sunday plans and bring your appetite. Belmar is rolling out the red carpet for food lovers with the 18th Annual Dine & Discover Restaurant Tour on Sunday, March 8, from 11:30 AM–3:30 PM.

Sample chef-crafted bites from some of Belmar’s best spots, hop on a free trolley to skip the walk between stops, and make a day of discovering new flavors. Whether you’re a foodie who lives for tasting menus or just in it for a fun excuse to eat everything in sight, this is one Sunday you won’t want to sleep through.

Consider it your official permission to nibble, sip, and call it “research” while exploring Belmar’s culinary scene.

Live Music Lowdown

Friday, March 6
The Proving Ground, Highlands | 10-String Band | 8:30 PM
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | Crystal Ship | 8 PM
Reef & Barrel, Manasquan | So Shot | 8 PM

Saturday, March 7
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Patty & the Pints | 8:30 PM
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | Sensational Soul Cruisers | 8 PM
Reef & Barrel, Manasquan | Take Five | 8:30 PM
Stone Pony, Asbury Park | Pat Roddy Band | 7 PM

Sunday, March 8
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Jazz Supper Sunday | 5 PM