TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 through FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
Ocean City’s Broadway series returns with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Aug. 10 to Aug. 13 at the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center. This Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of six eccentric kids vying for first prize, bragging rights, and, most importantly, a trip to the National Spelling Bee Competition.
The fully staged musical collaborations of the Ocean City Theatre Company and Ocean City Pops delight audiences summer after summer, and this production marks the return of Broadway by the Beach after shows were canceled last year due to the pandemic.
Tickets range from $25 to $30 and are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, 609-399-6111 or the Music Pier Box Office.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
Market Days entertainment and activities on downtown Asbury Avenue will run 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and continue Thursday mornings through the season.
Family Night entertainers at various blocks on the Ocean City Boardwalk will perform Thursday evenings 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
The Miss Ocean City Pageant begins at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Ocean City Music Pier. Miss Ocean City 2020 Mary Grace Jamison will be on hand as contestants compete in interview, talent, swimsuit, evening gown and on-stage question. Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 22. For more information, call 609-399-6111. Tickets range are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, 609-399-6111 or the Music Pier Box Office.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
The Ocean City Pops orchestra will feature the vocal talents of Michael James Scott. Before his return to Broadway as the Genie in Disney’s ‘Aladdin,’ this versatile performer will come to the Ocean City Music Pier for a 7:30 p.m. show with the Pops. Scott originated roles in Broadway productions of ‘Elf,’ ‘The Book of Mormon’ and ‘Something Rotten!” Tickets range from $20 to $25 and are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, 609-399-6111 or the Music Pier Box Office.
MONDAY, AUGUST 16
The 1960s pop rock sensations Tommy James and the Shondells will perform hits like “Hanky Panky,” “Crimson and Clover” and “Mony Mony.” This Summer Concert Series show begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are available through ticketmaster.com or at the Music Pier Box Office.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17
Funtastic Tuesdays entertainment and activities on downtown Asbury Avenue will run 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and continue Tuesday mornings through the season.
Mummers Night features string bands strutting the Ocean City Boardwalk on Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
