Featured Events in Asbury Park in May 2025 (July Updated)

Everyone is welcome to join for this amazing event! We are excited to host Susannah Cahalan presenting her newest title THE ACID QUEEN. The $32 event ticket reserves your seat and purchases a copy of THE ACID QUEEN. Purchasing a $5 ticket does not guarentee a seat but reserves your spot. You will recieve a $5 coupon upon arrival at the store that you can use for a purchase that night! Walk-ins to this event are welcome but space is limited. Hope to see you in the shop! ABOUT THE BOOK: The untold story of the woman who played a critical role in bringing psychedelics into the mainstream—until her audacious exploits forced her into the shadows—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire Rosemary Woodruff Leary has been known only as the wife of Timothy Leary, the Harvard professor-turned-psychedelic high priest, whose jailbreak captivated the counterculture and whose life on the run with Rosemary inflamed the government. But Rosemary was more than a mere accessory. She was a beatnik, a psychonaut, and a true believer who tested the limits of her mind and the expectations for women of her time. Long overlooked by those who have venerated her husband, Rosemary spent her life on the forefront of the counterculture, working with Learyon his books and speeches, sewing his clothing, and shaping—for better and for worse—the media’s narrative about LSD. Ultimately, Rosemarysacrificed everything for the safety of her fellow psychedelic pioneers and the preservation of her husband’s legacy. Drawing from a wealth of interviews, diaries, archives, and unpublished sources, Susannah Cahalan writes the definitive portrait of RosemaryWoodruff Leary, reclaiming her narrative and her voice from those who dismissed her. Page-turning, revelatory, and utterly compelling, The Acid Queen shines an overdue spotlight on a pioneering psychedelic seeker. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Susannah Cahalan is a #1 New York Times–bestselling author, journalist and public speaker. Her first book, Brain on Fire, has sold over a million copies and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Her second book, The Great Pretender, was shortlisted for the Royal Society’s 2020 Science Book Prize. She lives in New Jersey with her family. ABOUT THE MEDIATOR: Jay Alders is an internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary fine artist, photographer & designer whose distinctive style & imaginative prowess is recognized around the world. His intricate brushwork, intense colors & superb compositions bring to life his signature elongated figures & stylized forms. Alders has been pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a thriving professional artist since he was a child. His outlook on success is best described by him in a recent interview with ESPN, “Some people wait around for opportunity to come knocking. I prefer to just build my own door and open it.” Information Source: Asbury Book Cooperative | eventbrite

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Everyone is welcome to join for this amazing event! We are excited to host Steven Ives presenting his newest title EVEN AFTER ALWAYS. Purchasing a ticket reserves your seat. You will recieve a $5 coupon at the door that can be used at the time of the event on any purchase! If you wish to preorder this book, CLICK ME! Hope to see you in the shop! ABOUT THE BOOK Can we ever rediscover the lost pieces of ourselves that time and tragedy have stolen? Midcoast Maine, 1992. A fragile veil separates a seemingly idyllic small town from dark secrets lying just beneath. After his sister's untimely death, life holds little meaning for teenaged CJ Slater. Numb, withdrawn, and plagued with self-doubt, CJ finds himself drawn into a dangerous mystery when he meets the enigmatic Izzy. Izzy believes the birthmark over her heart is a scar from when she was killed in a previous life. After a cataclysmically traumatic childhood, she ran away from home and dedicated herself to finding the person she believes to have brutally murdered her previous incarnation. While CJ does not believe in reincarnation, he believes in Izzy. Convinced she has tracked the killer to CJ's town, the two slowly start to unravel the mystery and unwittingly unearth insidious and perilous secrets. At once a gripping mystery, a moving coming-of-age tale, and a philosophical examination of the human condition, Even After Always explores how we can recover what time takes away. It is an affirmation of the redemptive power of love and the belief in ourselves and each other. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Steven Ives was born in the Bronx. After spending his early childhood in New York City, his family moved to Fair Lawn, New Jersey, where he spent his early adolescence. After reading far too much beatnik literature in his teenage years, Steven took off at age twenty, armed with a mostly broken-down car, an already obsolete typewriter, and maybe the best cassette tape collection on earth, in the vague but idealistic hope of discovering the meaning of life and writing the Great American Novel. He spent the better part of the next decade driving around the continent, occasionally settling down in places as disparate as Colorado, Oregon, California, Iowa, Florida, and Montana. He got in a lot of trouble and somehow always managed to get out of it. He wrote tens of thousands of pages, which he hopes mattered at some point to someone. In his thirties, Steven returned to New York City. Years later, he's still there. Currently, he lives and bartends in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and still writes a ton. He's working on a new novel he'd love to talk your ear off about. Anyway, that's Steven's past and present. As for the future? Well, time is a curved line and, after all, anything can happen. Information Source: Asbury Book Cooperative | eventbrite

This is more than a panel. Together, we’ll explore how to cleanse, nourish, and liberate ourselves—without shame or extremes. This isn’t about dieting. It’s about reclaiming power, joy, and wellness in our everyday lives. We’re bringing together a powerful lineup of local experts, including: Kate Vialet, a Naturopathic Register Nurse sharing natural detox and healing tools Tory Kei, a Personal Trainer + Health & Hip-Hop host speaking on movement as medicine Chris Griffy, an Organic Juice Shop Owner on the power ofplant-based nutrition and accessibility Brotha Ty Laws, a powerful Community Leader unpacking food injustice and the path to healing Information Source: Konscious Community Center | eventbrite

Experience a night of unforgettable music at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park featuring the bands Latewaves, Earth Telephone, The Superweaks, and Gripper on May 30, 2025. Located at 1213 Ocean Ave, NJ, 07712, this event promises to deliver an electrifying performance that will leave you wanting more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the talent of these incredible bands live on stage in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. Mark your calendars for a night to remember with Latewaves, Earth Telephone, The Superweaks, and Gripper.

🎉✨ Get ready for an unforgettable night of glamour, creativity, and fierce competition! ✨🎉 Join us for the Drag Competition & Mini Pageant hosted by the fabulous Lexi Pro @thelexiprodragqueen at Wild Air BeerWorks @wildairbeer in Asbury Park, NJ! 🌈💃 This exciting event is our Pride Weekend Kickoff, and we’re celebrating with a theme that’s all about TOYS! 🧸🎲 Come see some amazing local and non-local artists slay the stage as they showcase their talent, charisma, and uniqueness for a CASH PRIZE/CROWN/SASH AND A SPOT IN A BRATZ AND BREWZ SHOW! 🎭 Expect dazzling performances, stunning costumes, and fierce personalities — all vying for the crown! Plus, vendors will be on-site with fantastic merchandise, and there will be plenty of delicious food and drinks to keep the fun going all night. 🍻🍔 Bring your joy, your loudest cheers, and your coin purse — this is a night you won’t want to miss! Let’s kick off Pride Weekend with love, pride, and fabulousness! 🌈👑 Information Source: Joey And Lexi | eventbrite