What's on today
Saturday, November 14. Events from the Jersey Shore Wave calendar, and the trivia, music and happy hours that run every week at places we have checked.
Tonight
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6pmFreeCount Basie Center Centennial Celebration FinaleCount Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, Monmouth County
The Basie marks 100 years at 99 Monmouth Street with a 1926 opening night revisited: a 4K restoration of the silent comedy The Quarterback with organist Ben Model, 1920s hot jazz, Gatsby-era cars, a speakeasy setup and a retro costume contest. Doors 5 p.m. Tickets $19.26; free tickets for Red Bank
Coming up this week
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Sunday2pm to 5pmDiwali Dazzle at Bell WorksBell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, Monmouth County
The Holmdel Indian Association and Bell Works host a Diwali celebration in the East Atrium with dance performances, music, snacks and henna. Open to the public.
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Sunday2pm to 4pmSea Girt Lighthouse Sunday Tours, Final WeekendsSea Girt Lighthouse, Ocean Avenue and Beacon Boulevard, Sea Girt, Monmouth County
Volunteers of the Sea Girt Lighthouse Citizens Committee lead tours of the 1896 live-in lighthouse, from the keeper's office through the parlor to the lantern room. Sundays 2 to 4 p.m.; the 2026 season ends November 22. The lighthouse turns 130 on December 10.
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Wednesday10amFreeAwesome Autumn Amble at Hartshorne Woods ParkHartshorne Woods Park, Rocky Point section, Highlands, Monmouth County
A Monmouth County Park System naturalist leads a walk on the Hartshorne Woods trails, looking at plant and animal life in late fall. Meet in the Rocky Point section parking lot. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free.
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Thursday7pm to 9:30pmMonthly Jazz Jam at the Belmar Arts CenterBelmar Arts Center, 608 River Road, Belmar, Monmouth County
Guitarist Jeff Pecca hosts the third Thursday jazz jam with a featured artist. Players with some jazz background may sit in; listeners welcome. Doors 6:30 p.m., music 7 to 9:30 p.m. $5 donation at the door.
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Friday7:30pm to 9:30pmThe Matt O'Ree Band Does Led ZeppelinBell Theater at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, Monmouth County
The Jersey-grown Matt O'Ree Band, with O'Ree on guitar and Eryn on vocals, plays the music of Led Zeppelin at Bell Theater inside Bell Works. Tickets through Bell Theater.
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