Music Pier shows feature the Pops, Joe Conklin and the Wailers
Another week of fun in Ocean City will be highlighted by four shows at the Ocean City Music Pier.
The Ocean City Pops will feature the Great American Songbook music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Jerome Kern in a special show at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9.
The Pops will accompany the critically-acclaimed show “Live and Let Die” featuring Tony Kishman, veteran of the Broadway smash hit musical “Beatlemania,” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13. Hailed by the media as “The Quintessential Paul McCartney,” Kishman has performed to audiences worldwide and is regarded by “Beatlemaniacs” as the world’s best McCartney look-alike/sound-alike.
With state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and a note-perfect, visually accurate re-creation, you’ll hear hit songs from the Beatles catalog and Paul McCartney’s solo works including: “Hey Jude,” “Jet,” “Penny Lane,” “Live And Let Die,” “Yesterday,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “My Love,” “Let It Be,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” “Got to Get You Into My Life,” “Silly Love Songs” and many more.
Tickets and more information on both shows are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111 or at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office.
Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra will return to the Music Pier at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12. The popular show combines lively tunes and cutting satire, capturing the essence of Philadelphia’s sports culture with a delightful blend of music and comedy. Fans can expect an entertaining performance that pays homage to the city’s beloved teams and their passionate supporters, creating a memorable experience that resonates with both sports enthusiasts and music aficionados alike. Ticket information is at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
The Wailers will perform music from the legendary Bob Marley albums “Natural Mystic” and “Evolution” in a Boardwalk Summer Concert Series show at 7 p.m. Monday, July 14. After successful shows in 2023 and 2024, the Wailers return to the Music Pier for the third summer in a row. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit etix.com or stop by the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office.
WEEKLY FAMILY EVENTS
A full summer of weekly events will begin in July. The lineup this year will include:
- Beach Exercise – Yoga (8 a.m. at 6th Street Beach) and Family Nights on the Boardwalk (7-9 p.m.) on Mondays.
- Beach Walks (9 a.m. at 59th Street and Central), Fantastic Tuesdays (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Asbury Avenue) and Mummers Nights (7-9 p.m. on the Boardwalk) on Tuesdays.
- Beach Exercise – Pilates Yoga (8 a.m. at 6th Street Beach), Beach Walks (6:30 p.m. at 59th Street and Central), and Family Nights on the Boardwalk (7-9 p.m.) on Wednesdays.
- Market Days (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Asbury Avenue) and Mummers Nights (7-9 p.m. on the Boardwalk) on Thursdays.
- Beach Exercise – Low Impact (8 a.m. at 6th Street Beach) and Walking Club (8 a.m. on the Boardwalk from the Music Pier) on Fridays.
CHILDREN’S THEATER SERIES CONTINUES
The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) will present “Elephant & Piggie: We Are in a Play!” as part of the 2025 Summer Children’s Theater Series at the Ocean City Music Pier at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8. Get ready for a musical experience ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books that will leave audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long.
The summer series will feature other productions, including:
- July 15 – PINKALICIOUS!: Based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, this is the tale of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents.
- July 22 – PETE THE CAT: The show is based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean. For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up.
- July 29 – A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD (TYA): A hit on Broadway, “A Year with Frog and Toad” was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends through four fun-filled seasons
Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners through the Cape May County Division of Culture & Heritage. Tickets are priced at $11 in advance and $13 on the day of the show. They are available at oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
ANNUAL BIKE AUCTION SET FOR WEDNESDAY
The annual Bike Auction is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10 a.m. with registration starting at 9:15 a.m. Come join us down at the Shelter Road Compound off of Tennessee Avenue and put your bid on a wide variety of bicycles and other items that have been deemed by the Ocean City Police Department as abandoned or unclaimed. We have more than 70 bicycles ready to be auctioned off. For more information on the auction and procedures, visit ocnj.us/bikeauction.
