Events & Happenings - Shore Local Newsmagazine

What’s happening in Ocean City

by shorelocalnews | May 22, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Ocean City ready to ‘unlock the ocean’ and take a plunge After a long winter and chilly spring, city officials will finally turn a ceremonial wooden key to “unlock the ocean” for the season at noon Friday, May 23. The free public event provides an early start to...

Atlantic City Headliners

by shorelocalnews | May 22, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Calendars, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey

Friday, May 23 Yachty By Nature 9 p.m. The Music Box at Borgata Saturday, May 24 Alice Cooper 8 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Sunday, May 25 Dead Zep 8 p.m. Celebrity Theater at the Claridge Friday, May 30 Lynyrd Skynyrd 9 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino...

Free Outdoor Concerts

by shorelocalnews | May 22, 2025 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

Absecon Concerts in the Park Sunday, June 22, 7 p.m. Heritage Park Absecon will be the place to be on Sundays for the city’s weekly Concerts in the Park. The season begins June 22 with the Fabulous Silver Wings, performing popular country standards. Concerts will be...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by shorelocalnews | May 22, 2025 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, May 22 Atlantic City Anchor Rock Club Line Dancing with Caitlin and Mike 7 p.m. 247 S. New York Ave. Bar One at Resorts Karaoke Night w/ Cowboy Kevin 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1133 Boardwalk Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino DJ Dags 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk Rush Lounge at...

Rockabilly Uprising returns to Smithville June 7

by Doug Deutsch | May 22, 2025 | Smithville, Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Tune In, Turn On Rockabilly has always been one of this column’s favorite music genres. From the upbeat sound of bands ranging from The Stray Cats and Link Ray, to Robert Gordon, The Cramps and Flat Duo Jets, it’s always had a hipness and swagger we find appealing....

Cosmic Jerry Band to perform Grateful Dead tribute at Showboat’s Spirit Bar

by shorelocalnews | May 22, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

The beloved Grateful Dead tribute act Cosmic Jerry Band is set to bring their signature jams to the Spirit Bar at Showboat Resort on Saturday, May 24. Hailing from Asbury Park, the group channels the soul of Jerry Garcia with faithful renditions of Dead classics and...