We have the inside scoop on where to celebrate this holiday weekend. Take in an outdoor concert along Ventnor’s bayside, see a magnificent fireworks show by the ocean, rising stars take over Atlantic City, and the curtain comes down on star-studded stage show. Read all about it in our Top Weekly Entertainment Picks.
What: The Hook
Where: Caesars Atlantic City
When: Now – Sunday, Sept. 6
Time: 7 p.m. Nightly, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Website: www.spiegelworld.com/shows/the-hook/
It’s your final chance to see The Hook live in Atlantic City before the curtain falls for one final time. Don’t miss your chance to see high-flying acrobats, comedy, and dazzling performances that will leave audiences at the edge of their seat. The show is for audiences 18 and over and runs 75-minutes with no intermission.
What: Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown
Where: Borgata Music Box
When: Friday, September 4
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: https://borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/the-music-box/beatles-vs-stones.html
See two of the greatest bands of all time in a face-to-face high-energy musical showdown. The Fab Four will be represented by the sensational tribute band Abbey Road while the premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction delivers blistering rock classics.
Who: Fisher
Where: HQ2 Beachclub
When: Saturday, September 5
Time: 11 a.m.
Website: www.hq2ac.com/fisher
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a party to remember as renowned DJ Fisher takes over the outdoor beach club. The Grammy-nominated tech-house musician has been known for starting parties and electrifying crowds spanning the globe. He has built a reputation for dance-floor anthems and high-energy sets.
Who: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
Where: Borgata Event Center
When: Saturday, September 5
Time: 5 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Website: https://borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/gabriel-iglesias.html
Gabriel Iglesias is known as one of the most well-known and respected stand-up comedians of all time. As one of the highest-grossing comedians of the last decade, he has earned more than 2.4 billion views on YouTube and a devoted social media following.
Who: ABBA Revisited
Where: Bally’s Grand Ballroom
When: Saturday, September 5
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: https://casinos.ballys.com/atlantic-city/entertainment/abba-revisited
Take a trip back in time and revisit the hits of one of pop’s biggest names. ABBA Revisited will showcase the group’s authenticity through harmony, costumes, and precision-led musicianship. Whether you are discovering their music for the first time or are a lifelong fan, this show promises a night of nostalgia and nonstop dancing.
What: Goodbye to Summer Concert in Ventnor
Where: Ski Beach
When: Saturday, September 5
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Website: www.ventnorcity.org/special-events
As the sun sets on a spectacular summer season, The Usual Suspects bring the biggest party hits to Ski Beach, located at the corner of Dorset and Burk Avenues in Ventnor Heights. Admission is free. Attendees will also enjoy an on-site Food Truck Festival featuring over a dozen area restaurants and the best bites island-wide.
What: Tropicana Fireworks
Where: Atlantic City Beach and Boardwalk
When: Saturday, September 5
Time: 10 p.m.
Website: www.visitatlanticcity.com/event/tropicana-fireworks-series/7221/
Light up Labor Day Weekend with a dazzling display of sound and light as fireworks take to the night sky. Grab your spot on the beach or boardwalk and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience under the stars.
What: Boat House Row: A Yacht Rock Experience
Where: Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino
When: Sunday, September 6
Time: 4 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com/boat-house-row-yacht-rock-experience
Set sail on the smoothest yacht party of the weekend with Boat House Row. Audiences will soak up the sun to the sounds of late-70s and early-80s soft rock featuring songs the most ubiquitous names in yacht rock such as Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, and Christopher Cross, just to name a few.
What: Hard Rock Rising
Where: Hard Rock Café
When: Tuesdays
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: https://cafe.hardrork.com/atlantic-city/event-calendar.aspx
Many will perform, but only one will rise. Hard Rock Rising makes its return after a ten-year hiatus, and audiences are invited to hear emerging music talents take the stage, all for a chance to win cash prizes and career-building experience. Experience an incredible night of music with three local bands each week.
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.
