The City Pulse
with Whitney Ullman
There are some really fun happenings, so make sure to support your local venues and get your tickets in advance so you don’t miss out. Oh and feel free to tag me in your photos and videos.
Who: Joe McGinty and The Losers Lounge
Where: Anchor Rock Club
When: Thursday, June 8
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25
Joe McGinty and The Losers Lounge are a collective of New York City’s finest performers who have been selling out live shows every other month for almost 30 years. Part of the North to Shore Festival (www.NorthToShore.com)
What: Classic American Tales Presents: “Tales at the Dormer House”
Where: The Dormer House,800 Columbia Ave. in Cape May
When: Thursday, June 8 – Aug. 10 (every Thursday on the front porch)
Time: 4 p.m.
Tickets: $12 cash at the door
Website: ClassicAmericanTales.org
Reservations are appreciated, and are made by calling 609-884-5898 or emailing classicamericantales@aol.com. Children are always welcome, and ages 12 and under are free.
Who: Hell’s Belles
Where: Golden Nugget
When: Thursday, June 8
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.goldennugget.com/atlantic-city
Get ready to rock when the all-female AC/DC tribute band takes the stage at The Deck.
Who: Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat
Where: Adrian Phillips Theater Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City
When: Friday, June 9
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.boardwalkhall.com/events
Get ready for a reunion of Grammy winner Colbie Caillat with fellow multi-platinum singer/songwriter and actor Gavin DeGraw for a night of breezy pop and blue-eyed soul.
Who: Miss Cantaloupe
Where: Anchor Rock Club Atlantic
City
When: Friday, June 9
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Website: www.anchorrockclub.com
Miss Cantaloupe is a Philly troupe of minstrels performing wild theatrics and storytelling with their music where no two shows are alike. They’ll be performing at Anchor Rock Club with AC’s own Molly Ringworm and Gloss.
Who: Daryl Hall with Special Guest Todd Rundgren
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa
When: Friday, June 9
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: borgata.mgmresorts.com
R&B and soul singer Daryl Hall “Dreamtime,” and co-founder and lead vocalist of Hall and Oates and Todd Rundgren, American singer, songwriter “Hello It’s Me” are performing live at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa.
Who: Lunch with Linda Shields “The Jersey Shore Medium”
Where: Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: Noon – 3 p.m.
Tickets: $55
Website: www.thejerseyshoremedium.com
Come enjoy an all-inclusive lunch and show with Linda Shields – “The Jersey Shore Medium.” Linda is a nationally recognized medium who specializes in communicating with those who have passed. Her show will make you laugh, cry and leave you astonished with the messages she receives from those we love. Tickets are limited and will sell out.
What: Global Grooves Music and Arts in the Park
Where: O’Donnell Park, 3501 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 1 – 7 p.m.
Tickets: FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY
Website: northtoshore.com/atlantic-city
What: Poetry + Chill | Live Art. Spoken Word. Delicious Pizza. Good Vibes.
Where: Union Hall Arts
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Tickets: FREE ENTRY
Website: www.unionhallarts.com
The food and wine are provided by Tony’s Baltimore Grill, and the event is hosted by Krystle Bailey.
Who: The Legendary Bluenotes Featuring Sugar Bear
Where: Rhythm and Spirits
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 9 p.m.
Website: https://rhythmandspirits.com/reservations
This is a FREE event, but reservations are recommended.
What: GM Auto Show
Where: Village Greene at Historic Smithville
When: Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11
Time: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tickets: To enter your car it’s $15 entrance fee in advance or $20 day of the event. FREE for spectators.
Website: www.historicsmithville.com
The show includes any GM powered car. Hosted by Boardwalk Corvettes of A.C.
Who: Chelsea Handler
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 9 p.m.
Website: borgata.mgmresorts.com
The New Jersey native brings her hilarious standup to the stage at Borgata’s event center.
What: North to Shore Festival
Where: Various Venues Across Atlantic City
When: June 4-11
Website: www.NorthtoShore.com
New Jersey’s newest, month-long festival features all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. Hosted by three incredible and unique cities: Atlantic City (June 4–11), Asbury Park (June 14–18), and Newark (June 21–25), the North to Shore festival will bring together 50 + venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide excellence
Who: Jazmine Sullivan, Jhene Aiko with Queen Naija and Ebony Riley
Where: Boardwalk Hall
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.boardwalkhall.com
Get in on the heat with soulful sovereigns of R&B as part of the amazing North to Shore lineup. www.northtoshore.com.
Who: British American rock band, America
Where: Ocean Casino Resort
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com
Grammy-winning British-American rock band, America, takes the stage at Ovation Hall. Don’t miss them live in concert as they bring their uplifting music and positive vibes. Get your tickets before it’s sold out.
Who: Jay Wheeler
Where: Tropicana Atlantic City
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.caesars.com/tropicana-ac/shows
Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Jay Wheeler first became widely known after a video of him singing went viral in 2016. He signed with Dynamic Records in 2018 and released his debut album, “Platónico,” the following year. His second album, “Platónicos,” was released in 2020, and contained the successful single, “La Curiosidad,” featuring Myke Towers.
Who: Low Cut Connie
Where: Anchor Rock Club
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.AnchorRockClub.com
Philly’s Low Cut Connie separated themselves from other new millennial rock and roll revivalists by not taking themselves as seriously as they took their big, danceable rhythms. This event is part of the North to Shore Festival (www.northtoshore.com)
What: Hammonton Food Truck Fest
Where: Downtown Hammonton
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 4 – 9 p.m.
Bring your crew and your appetite to Downtown Hammonton. More than 30 trucks will line the streets for a food-and fun-filled evening.
Who: Mike Delguidice and Big Shot
Where: Bally’s Atlantic City
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.Ballysac.com
Experience a wildly entertaining evening of Mike DelGuidice and his band Big Shot. They are renowned for performing a show of astonishing renditions of Billy Joel’s songbook, plus songs by Elton John, Paul McCartney, Marc Cohn, The Beatles, The Eagles, John Denver, James Taylor, and Chicago, plus a few of Mike’s eclectic original songs.
Who: Remember Jones – Bat Out of Hell Live
Where: Resorts Casino Hotel
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.resortsac.com
Remember Jones plays the entire “Bat Out of Hell” album with Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman favorite hits such as “Paradise by the Dashboard Light,” “Heaven Can Wait,” and songs from other Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman collaborations. This is part of the North to Shore Festival www.northtoshore.com
Who: Haus of Qweens Pridechella
Where: Anchor Rock Club
When: Sunday, June 11
Time: 7 p.m. doors open and showtime is at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $15-$20
Website: www.anchorrockclub.com
Haus of Qweens are known for throwing the best parties with live performances. Daddies and Baddies showcase the sexiest male entertainers and drag performers in the region. June is Pride month, and they are putting the PRIDE in PRIDECHELLA – Atlantic City’s biggest Pride festival. All tickets come with second floor access, which includes a photo booth, exclusive view, and vendors. Live performances by Hollywood Jay, McQween, Fantasy Eliz, Milani Gizelle, Monica La Rosa, Diva Divine, Papi Alex and Blaze. DJ DEVenchy we will be on the beat keeping the boogie going all night long.
Who: Tina Faye and Amy Poehler – Restless Leg Tour
Where: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
When: Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com
Tina Faye and Amy Poehler have been entertaining audiences for decades with their sharp wit, hilarious sketches, and unforgettable performances. Now they’re bringing their unique brand of comedy to Atlantic City for two nights of laughs you won’t soon forget.
What: The Golden Girls Murder Mystery
Where: Resorts Casino Hotel
When: June 10
Tickets: $35 + applicable fees
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.resortsac.com
Your favorite ladies from the 80s are back in Atlantic City, and this time Blanche is hosting her annual Hunka Hunka Burnin Love Unauthorized Elvis Fan Club convention. Things will soon turn deadly, so it’s up to YOU to solve the mystery.
Who: N2S Brunch Party
Where: Rhythm and Spirits 129 S. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City
When: June 10
Tickets: FREE to make a reservation
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Website: northtoshore.com/event/n2s-brunch-party
DJ Skyline spins all the classics.
Who: Lunch with Actor Vincent Pastore from “The Soprano’s”
Where: Chico and Sons in Northfield
When: Saturday, June 10
Tickets: $50 VIP ticket includes a sit-down, picture, autograph, and unlimited food and drinks.
Time: Noon – 3 p.m.
Contact: Call 609-380-7788 to reserve your table
What: Atlantic City Truck Meet
Where: Bader Field
When: Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tickets: $20 sold at the gate
Website: AtlanticCityTruckMeet.org
The 3rd Annual Atlantic City Truck Meet is the largest truck show on the East Coast. Come out for what is sure to be the biggest one yet. For more information follow their Facebook and Instagram at Atlantic City Truck Meet.
What: Hello Summer Bonfire
Where: 26th Street Beach in Brigantine
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 7:30 p.m.
As the sun sets and the waves crash, the Brigantine Chamber of Commerce invites you to gather for an evening of warmth, camaraderie, and beachside fun. Bring your beach chairs and blankets as an enjoy a mesmerizing community bonfire. There will be s’mores, engaging conversations, and live entertainment that will create lasting memories.
What: Traditional Irish Open Session
Where: Josie Kelly’s Public House in Somers Point
When: Sunday, June 11
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Website: Facebook.com/josiekellyspublichouse
Every Sunday after morning brunch you are invited to stay for a traditional Irish open session at 1 p.m. Musicians will gather with guitars, bodhráns, fiddles, squeeze boxes, mandolins, and tin whistles to set the tone for enjoying a few pints of Guinness.
What: The Boogie Daze Dance Party Hosted by Boogie Nights
Where: The Chelsea Pool at Tropicana
When: Sunday, June 11
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Website: BoogieNightsAC.com
Enjoy the Boogie Daze dance party at The Chelsea Pool with fishbowl souvenir cocktails, hula hoop contests, relay races and nonstop entertainment from the Boogie Nights crew. Come dressed in your best retro swimwear for a chance to win prizes.
What: Ventnor Summer Beach Jam
Where: Newport Avenue Beach
When: Every Saturday until Sept. 2
Time: 5 – 9 p.m.
Website: ventnor.recdesk.com (to be a vendor)
This Ventnor City Summer Beach Concert is a FREE family friendly, outdoor live music experience which includes food trucks and crafters. It’s also on the beach between the Ventnor Boardwalk and the Ventnor Library which includes a playground.
What: The Black Excellence Festival Next Week
Where: Showboat Resort in Atlantic City
When: Friday June 16 – Sunday June 18
Website: www.TheBeFestival.com
It’s more than a festival, it’s an experience.
What: AC Jokes Comedy Clubs
Where: Kiss Kiss Nightclub and Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City
When: Every Night
Time: Various Times
Website: www.ACJokes.com
AC Jokes includes some of the East Coast’s best comedians and producers featuring Mike Merk, Zach Pickert and Buda the Comedian. Pulled together by 20-year comedy veteran Matt Bridgestone, their combined experience delivers innovative street smarts and a guerrilla marketing style that has made AC Jokes a unique entity in the city.
Who: Dueling Pianos
Where: Spirit Bar at Showboat Resort in Atlantic City
When: Fridays and Saturdays in June
Time: 7 – 11 p.m.
Website: www.paulpiano.net
Check out the dueling pianos featuring the talented Paul Marturano. See the website for a full schedule.
