Events and Happenings - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Margate Cherry Blossom Celebration returns May 2

by shorelocalnews | Apr 30, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, South Jersey, What's Happening

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, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening

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...

Tuckerton Porchfest returns Saturday with music, poetry, art and more

by Doug Deutsch | Apr 30, 2026 | Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

Tune In, Turn On Some musicians stick to what they know and do best: playing music. In the case of Amy Elizabeth, being a musician is only part of what she does with her time. I know this firsthand as I have been working with Amy for almost two years now. In addition...

Chris Janson to bring country music to Ocean City

by Michael | Apr 30, 2026 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening

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, South Jersey, What's Happening

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...