By Steffen Klenk
We’re rolling into August with a spectacular lineup of festivities across our region. Hear the iconic sounds of Buddy Guy in Atlantic City, laugh out loud with Nikki Glaser, celebrate Lucy the Elephant’s 145th Birthday, and watch as Sister Act comes to life in Ocean City. Read all about it in our Top Weekly Entertainment Picks.
Who: Buddy Guy
Where: Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino
When: Friday, July 31
Time: 9 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com/buddy-guy-90
Blues guitarist Buddy Guy will take the stage at Ovation Hall in celebration of his 90th birthday. Guy remains one of the most influential guitarists in American music. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee pioneered the sound of Chicago’s West Side and inspired generations of blues and rock legends. The nine-time Grammy winner has also received 38 Blues Music Awards, the Presidential Nation Medal of Arts, and Billboard Century Award.
Who: Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket
Where: Borgata Event Center
When: Friday, July 31
Time: 8 p.m.
The soundtrack of the ’80s and ’90s comes to life as Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket take the stage. Led by Colin Hay, Men at Work performs a set filled with timeless hits and fan favorites, while Toad the Wet Sprocket will play their signature blend of harmonies and alt-rock classics.
What: Summer in the Sixties
Where: Superstar Theater at Resorts
When: Friday, July 31
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Website: www.resortsac.com/events-and-promotions/schultz-hill-foundation-event/
SixtiesMania presents a high-energy tribute to the most iconic sounds of the 1960s, featuring the most iconic hits from legends like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, and the Kinks. This dynamic performance will capture the spirit and excitement of a generation-defining era. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Schultz-Hill Foundation and their mission to support the arts in South Jersey.
Who: The Chicks
Where: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
When: Friday, July 31
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: https://casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city/event-calendar/the-chicks
Country music icons The Chicks will present an unforgettable night of chart-topping hits and powerful performances. As one of the best-selling female bands in the country, this Grammy-award winning trio has earned worldwide acclaim with more than thirty million albums sold and a renowned catalog.
What: Lucy’s 145th Birthday
Where: Lucy the Elephant
When: Saturday, August 1
Time: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Website: www.lucytheelephant.org
Margate’s iconic Lucy the Elephant is turning 145, and you’re invited to the party. This family-friendly celebration will feature a full day of entertainment, games, attractions, and delicious treats, including a trackless train, mini golf, and tours inside the World’s Largest Elephant, along with a special birthday celebration at 3 p.m.
Who: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms
Where: Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino
When: Saturday, August 1
Time: 6 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com/blues-traveler-and-gin-blossoms
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of classic alternative rock as Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms perform live with special guests Spin Doctors. Blues Traveler has captured audiences’ hearts for decades with their Grammy-winning single “Run-Around”. The band will join forces with Gin Blossoms, who topped the charts with iconic albums and classic hit songs like “Follow You Down” and “Found Out About You”.
Who: Nikki Glaser
Where: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
When: Saturday, August 1
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: https://casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city/event-calendar/nikki-glaser
Nikki Glaser brings The Stunning Tour to Atlantic City this Saturday. As one of the top voices in comedy for nearly two decades, Glaser is best known for her honest and fearless style that has won audiences across the globe. She has also made history as the first woman to host the Golden Globe Awards solo in 2025 and 2026.
What: Lundi Gras on the Boardwalk
Where: Kennedy Plaza
When: Mondays
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.visitatlanticcity.com/event/lundi-gras-on-the-boardwalk/7358/
The Mardi Gras spirit comes alive with Lundi Gras on the Boardwalk. This free Monday night concert series welcomes legendary blues musicians, acclaimed rockers, and New Orleans-inspired artists. This week, audiences will enjoy a rockin’ night of music by Gary U.S. Bonds & The Houserockers along with special guest Anthony Krizan, formerly of the Spin Doctors.
What: Sister Act
Where: Hughes Performing Arts Center
When: Tuesday, August 4 – Thursday, August 13
Website: www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com/show/sister-act/
The Ocean City Theatre Company is teaming up with Ocean City Pops to present this feel-good musical comedy based on the 1992 hit film. With an original score of music and truly moving story, audiences will be left breathless and rejoice at this lively tribute to the universal power of friendship.
What: Greatest Moments in Philly Sports
Where: Ocean City Music Pier
When: Thursday, August 6
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Website: www.oceancityvacation.com/events-calendar/greatest-moments-in-philly-sports/
Join legends Ray Didinger, Glen Macnow, and Joe Conklin as they relive iconic Philadelphia sports moments and characters with humor and nostalgia. From the Phillies first World Series win in 1980 to the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, Ray and Glen will share stories and share video clips of moments close to every fan, while Joe adds humor channeling the great voices in Philly sports past and present.
