Events & Happenings - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Margate Cherry Blossom Celebration returns May 2

by shorelocalnews | Apr 30, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

The city’s Cherry Blossom Celebration will return for its fourth year on Saturday, May 2, bringing an afternoon of live entertainment, family activities and community engagement to Ventnor Avenue. The free event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. along Ventnor Avenue...

Top Weekly Entertainment Picks

by Steffen Klenk | Apr 30, 2026 | This Week's Top Entertainment Picks, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Step outside and celebrate the season at the Margate Cherry Blossom Festival, hear iconic reggae and freestyle music in Atlantic City and shop hundreds of vendors at Ocean City’s Spring Block Party. Read all about it in the Top Weekly Entertainment Picks. Who: Anna...

Chris Janson to bring country music to Ocean City

by Michael | Apr 30, 2026 | Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, Wahoo

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday (May 1) for a summer concert by Chris Janson. The country music star will bring his “Wild Horses Untamed” tour to the Ocean City Music Pier at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Janson’s No. 1 hits include “Buy Me A Boat,” “Fix A Drink,”...

Atlantic City Headliners

by Michael | Apr 30, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Calendars, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

Friday, May 1 UB40 feat. Ali Campbell 9 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Anna Lapwood 7 p.m. Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Saturday, May 2 Freestyle Spring Edition 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Bobby Lee 8 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino We Them Ones Comedy Tour...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by shorelocalnews | Apr 30, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, April 30 Atlantic City Bar One at Resorts Karaoke w/ DJ Kevin 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1133 Boardwalk Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino DJ Jason E 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget Dane Anthony 8 p.m. 600 Huron Ave. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock Y’all or...

Community FoodBank of New Jersey launches fifth annual statewide period product drive

by shorelocalnews | Apr 29, 2026 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Health, South Jersey

For a milestone fifth year, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is holding a month-long statewide campaign to help provide period supplies for neighbors in need. During the month of May, the #GreatBigPeriodProductDrive will...