By Steffen Klenk
Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered with our Weekly Entertainment Picks. We’re raising a glass as the A.C. Beer and Music Fest makes its return, headliners Mary J. Blige and Air Supply take to the stage and Ocean Casino prepares to host Restaurant Month.
What: Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival
Where: Atlantic City Convention Center
When: Saturday, March 29
Website: www.acbeerfest.com
Get ready for a Saturday of brews and tunes. This year’s event aims to be an unforgettable experience with over 100 top-tier breweries from around the country showcasing their finest craft brews. Plus, enjoy two stages of music with headline entertainment by Senses Fail and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, along with dozens of vendors and more. Two sessions from 12-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m.
Who: Air Supply
Where: Ocean Casino Resort
When: Friday, March 28
Time: 9 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com
Air Supply has been a staple of early-’80s radio with their heavily orchestrated ballads and chart-topping hits, including “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World” and “Lost in Love.”
Who: Mary J. Blige
Where: Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
When: Friday, March 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.boardwalkhall.com
Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” Mary J. Blige arrives in Atlantic City on her 2025 “For My Fans Tour” with special guests Ne-Yo and Mario. The tour comes upon the release of her new album “Gratitude.”
What: Yacht Rock Revue
Where: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
When: Friday, March 28
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city
Prepare to set sail for an evening of smooth vibes and memorable tunes. Yacht Rock Revue docks in Atlantic City for one night only. Prepare to embark on a musical journey of sun-soaked soft rock sounds of the ’70s and ’80s as this talented ensemble of musicians take you on a yacht rock adventure you won’t forget. Don’t miss the boat and grab your tickets to board this event.
What: Ghost Mart
Where: Anchor Rock Club
When: Saturday, March 29
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.anchorrockclub.com
Shop, sip and dance the night away at Ghost Mart. The event will include over 20 local vendors and artisans upstairs in the balcony selling odd, obscure and eclectic items, complete with live original music and DJs.
Who: Lit in AC
Where: Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
When: Saturday, March 29
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.boardwalkhall.com
Get ready for a hip-hop show that is sure to light up the night. Lit in AC promises the best music and memories that defined a generation. This star-studded lineup includes Busta Rhymes, Remy Ma, Fat Joe, Soul IV Real, Lil Mo and N.O.R.E.
What: OceanACEats Restaurant Month
Where: Ocean Casino Resort
When: April 1-30
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com
Ocean’s premier restaurants will offer delectable three-course menus, where guests can savor an unforgettable culinary journey filled with coastal flavors and exquisite dining experiences. Enjoy specially-curated lunch and dinner menus from restaurants like Amada, Ocean Steak, Linguini by the Sea, Harpers and Villain and Saint. Reservations strongly recommended.
Steffen Klenk is a photographer and multimedia journalist who enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life. You may contact Steffen at shorelocalsteffen@gmail.com.
