Be There

From road races and parades to film festivals and concerts, there’s something for everyone happening in our county.

Through February

Four years after it was read at the Two River Theater Crossing Borders Festival, Mandy Alvarado’s play Living and Breathing is now live on stage. funny, thought-provoking story is told every Wednesday through Sunday this month the Two River Theater in Red Bank. Tickets range from $30–$50. To reserve your seats showtimes and more tworivertheater.org.

26 head to Long Village Ice Interested skaters a 90-minute outdoor rink. and a safety be completed Individual sessions which does not skate rentals. Skates rented for $9.67. For tickets, visit seetickets.com.

Feb. 19

Car shows aren’t just a summer pastime, as auto lovers can bring their hot wheels to Cars and Coffee Howell, 9–11 a.m. at Aldrich Plaza.

The free event is open to all enthusiasts and fans. Find out more at carsandcoffee things Ireland at the 50th Lake Como St. Patrick’s procession kicks off from Main Street and in Lake Como and marches north along Main ending near 6th Avenue in Belmar. Spectators welcome for free, but all encouraged to arrive early viewing spots. Find out belmarparade.com.

March 12

The Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan welcomes jazz musician Dan Levinson and vocalist Molly Ryan for an afternoon of high-spirited music. Levinson and his band are prominent performers in the New York City jazz scene, and they will bring their Swing Era sound to Monmouth for the 3 p.m. concert. Tickets range from $26–$43 and can be purchased at algonquinarts.org.

March 19

Before you cast your next line, be sure to check out the latest gear and equipment at the Asbury Park Fishing Club’s 30th Annual Fishing Show From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the area’s top vendors and pros will be at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park to talk all fishing with you! Admission is $5. Reel in details at asburyparkfishingclub.com.

March 19 many beers and corned beef dinners planned weekend? Try burning off some calories at St. Paddy’s Day 5-Mile Race, sponsored by Freehold Area Running Club. The race begins 10:30 a.m. at Michael J. Tighe Park in Freehold. Registration is $35 through Feb. 20, $40 through 14 and $45 through March 15. Find out more at farcnj.com, and register now at runsignup.com.

March 23–26

Calling all movie buffs:

The 21st Annual Garden State Film Festival, the state’s premier independent film event, is returning to Monmouth County. A full lineup of films and programs—not yet finalized at press time— will be presented at venues throughout Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, including The Asbury Hotel, The Asbury Lanes, Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel and Jersey Shore Arts Center. Visit gsff.org for up-to-date information, tickets and movie times.

March 26

Great music for a great cause— where do we sign up? Head to The Stone Pony in Asbury Park from 1 to 5 p.m. for the 12th Annual Paint the Pony Purple, a family-friendly concert to support Epilepsy Services of New Jersey. In addition to music, the [program will include raffles, epilepsy resources and more in an effort to raise money and awareness for individuals living with epilepsy. For tickets and more details, visit familyresourcenetwork.org.

March 31

They became a household name during the cassette era, but Air Supply is still going strong and entertaining audiences of all generations. They’ll sing their chart-topping hits about love and other singles during a special concert at Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre in Red Bank. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the band will begin rocking at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35–$99 and can be purchased at thebasie.org.