By Steffen Klenk
Don’t put away your Halloween costume just yet; there are still plenty of celebrations coming up this weekend. We’ve scared up the most wicked Halloween parties and spooktacular headliners. Read all about it in the Top Weekly Entertainment Picks.
What: Halloween Emo Night
Where: Anchor Rock Club
When: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 8 p.m.-late
Website: www.anchorrockclub.com
Get spooky with Anchor Rock Club this Friday and prepare to sing your heart out to the biggest pop-rock songs of the 2000s. From My Chemical Romance, to Taking Back Sunday, Paramore, Blink-182 and more, DJ David Earl and Karle Gwen will keep the fun going all night long. The event is free. Attendees must be 21 and over.
Who: John Fogerty
Where: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
When: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: https://casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city/event-calendar/john-fogerty-the-legacy-tour
See legendary rock vocalist John Fogerty live during his Legacy Tour this Friday at Etess Arena, with special guest Hardy Har. This unforgettable night celebrates the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival, along with Fogerty’s solo hits.
What: Haunted Hotel
Where: The Claridge Hotel
When: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Website: www.claridge.com/event-details/the-haunted-hotel-party-at-the-claridge
Get ready for a hauntingly fun night as you step into history and mystery. The Claridge’s Grand Ballroom will transform into a haunted hotel filled with eerie elegance and supernatural fun. Attendees will enjoy an open bar, buffet and midnight dessert reveal, with a live DJ dance party, and costume contest with scary good prizes.
What: Halloween at The Quarter
Where: Tropicana Atlantic City
When: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Website: www.caesars.com/atlantic-city/guides/news/halloween
Unleash your inner zombie and join the electrifying Boogie Nights cast as they lead the iconic Thriller dance inside The Quarter, complete with all the spooky moves and retro grooves. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just want to strut your stuff, everyone’s invited to join in the fun. The dance will take place at 9 p.m. Then stick around for a Halloween Costume Contest at 10 p.m. in The Quarter’s Fiesta Plaza. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Who: Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Where: Borgata Event Center
When: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: https://borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/event-center.html
Guitarist, songwriter and producer Randy Bachman has earned over 120 gold and platinum awards, and sold more than 40 million records worldwide. With No. 1 hits spanning 20 countries, his impact on rock music is undeniable. See him and his band, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, on their Roll On Down The Highway Tour this Friday.
What: The Spooky Train Halloween Bash with Little Ozzy
Where: Golden Nugget Atlantic City
When: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.goldennugget.com/atlantic-city
Get ready to scream and party the night away inside The Wave this Saturday. Attendees will enjoy sinister cocktails, hauntingly good vibes, and heart-thumping music as Little Ozzy pays tribute to the Prince of Darkness. Grab your tickets and board the Crazy Train with your friends.
Who: John Legend
Where: Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino
When: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com/john-legend-get-lifted-20th-anniversary-tour
See John Legend on his Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour this Saturday. With his full backing band, Legend will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his Grammy Award-winning studio album, “Get Lifted.” The show will feature a mix of fan favorites and deep cuts from the album, along with hits spanning from his career.
Who: Dead Reckoning Live
Where: EHT Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House
When: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 7-11 p.m.
On this Day of the Dead, enjoy a night of Grateful Dead classics as South Jersey’s own Dead Reckoning performs two sets of your favorite hits and rarities on the deck. Take a trip back into the ’70s, break out your tie-dye shirts and join the party. No cover.
What: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ with Barry Bostwick
Where: The Music Box at Borgata
When: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: https://borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/the-music-box.html
Join the original Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick), for a screening of the original unedited “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a live shadow cast. Plus, enjoy memorabilia displays with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie. Every ticket includes a bag of props for audience participation throughout the film.
Who: Joel Corry
Where: HQ2 Nightclub at Ocean
When: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 11 p.m.
Website: www.hq2ac.com/joel-corry
Join HQ2 for a spooktacular Halloween Weekend party as London-based DJ and platinum-selling producer Joel Corry brings an electrifying performance to Atlantic City. His global smash hit “Head & Heart” has garnered over 1 billion streams on Spotify. Corry will be spinning the tunes this Saturday.
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.
