The City Pulse
with Whitney Ullman
There are some really fun happenings, so make sure to support your local venues and get your tickets in advance so you don’t miss out on any fun! Oh, and feel free to tag me in your photos and videos.
Who: Keith Urban
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Etess Arena
When: Friday, Sept. 1, and Saturday, Sept. 2
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com/event-calendar/keith-urban
Grammy award winner Keith Urban is bringing his signature high-energy style show to Hard Rock this Labor Day Weekend.
Who: Gabriel Iglesias
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Event Center
When: Saturday, Sept. 2
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Website: borgata.mgmresorts.com
Gabriel Iglesias will bring his stand-up comedy which is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters, and personal experiences to life at Borgata’s Event Center.
Who: Steve-O | Bucket List Tour
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
When: Saturday, Sept. 2
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com/event-calendar/steve-o
Prepare for an extraordinary experience with Steve-O, but the content of the show is Rated X, so you have to be 18+ to be permitted on premises.
Who: Sting
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
When: Sunday, Sept. 3
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com/event-calendar
Get ready for the sound of Sting. He has something for everyone, and his incredible talent and electrifying energy will make this a must see concert this LDW.
Who: MJ Live
Where: Bally’s Atlantic City
When: FINAL WEEKEND until Sept. 3 (Times Vary)
Tickets: Starting at $30
Website: casinos.ballys.com/atlantic-city
MJ Live is the No. 1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, showcasing the energy, excitement, spectacle and pure joy of this legendary superstar and his music.
What: A Summer Evening Concert Saluting First Responders Featuring The Singing Lifeguard Jim Craine and his All Star Band presented by the Schultz- Hill Foundation
Where: Brighton Park Atlantic City
When: Tuesday, Sept. 5
Time: 7 p.m.
This event is FREE ADMISSION.
Who: Michael – A Tribute to Michael Jackson
Where: Golden Nugget Atlantic City
When: Saturday, Sept. 2, and Sunday, Sept. 3
Website: www.goldennugget.com/atlantic-city
This full production show includes all the hits of Jackson’s illustrious career, along with live dancers and the Even Stephen orchestra under the direction of Stetson Burden.
Ongoing Events:
What: Gin Rickey’s & The Royce Social Hall
Where: Tropicana’s The Quarter
When: Times Vary. Gin Rickey’s Daily with Live Music Thursday – Saturday and an after hours DJ Friday & Saturday. And The Royce Social Hall with Live Music and DJ’s.
Tickets: Admission Free
Website: GinRickeys.com+ TheRoyceAC.com
Check out both of these great venues. Gin Rickey’s has an extensive list of libations to get the party started, as well as live music and good vibes and The Royce Social Hall offers live entertainment, old snook games, craft cocktails and next level partying.
Who: Steel Pier 125th Anniversary
Where: Steel Pier on the Atlantic City Boardwalk
When: Celebrations All Summer Long
Website: SteelPier.com
Located on the world-famous boardwalk in North Beach Atlantic City, just steps from casino resorts and New Jersey’s beautiful miles of beach, the Steel Pier is shore to excite you. Whether you are skyrocketing to the stars over the ocean, or gathering for an event with the best view in town, the Steel Pier offers some kind of fun for everyone!
Who: Ventnor Summer Beach Jam
Where: Newport Avenue Beach
When: Every Saturday until Sept. 2
Time: 5 – 9 p.m.
Website: ventnor.recdesk.com(to be a vendor)
This Ventnor City Summer Beach Concert is a FREE family friendly, outdoor live music experience which includes food trucks and crafters. It’s also on the beach between the Ventnor Boardwalk and the Ventnor Library which includes a playground.
Who: Magical Mystery Doors at Ocean Casino
Where: Ocean Casino Resort
When: Every Sunday until Sept. 3
Time: 4 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com/entertainment/5th-birthday-event-headliners/magical-mystery-doors
Winner of USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Casino Show, Magical Mystery Doors returns to Ovation Hall this summer. This tribute act blends and layers the music of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the Doors to great something new and unique for music fans.
What: AC Jokes Comedy Clubs
Where: Kiss Kiss Nightclub & Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City
When: Every Night
Time: Various Times
Website: www.ACJokes.com
AC Jokes is a hand picked team of some of the East Coast’s best comedians and producers. The team includes Mike Merk, Zach Pickert and Buda the Comedian. Pulled together by 20-year comedy veteran Matt Bridgestone, their combined experience delivers innovative street smarts and a guerrilla marketing style that has made AC Jokes a unique entity in the city.
What: Tropicana Fireworks
Where: Beachfront Area at Tropicana
When: Every Saturday
Time: 10 p.m.
Website: www.tropicanaac.com
Tropicana Atlantic City lights up the sky every Saturday until Labor Day. They are launched from the beach front and can be viewed along the boardwalk. Oh and it’s FREE!
Who: Island Water Park
Where: Showboat Resort
When: Every day
Time: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Website: islandwaterparkac.com
ISLAND Waterpark is the largest indoor beachfront waterpark in the world. Covering 120,000 square feet and holding more than 317,000 gallons of water, the waterpark features 11 slides, a 1,000 square-foot Wild Wave FlowRider surf simulator, a 30-foot-tall Indoor Tree House.
Whitney Ullman, Stockton University graduate, and founder of gotowhitney.com is known as a “go to” resource, content creator, reporter, and influencer with established credibility in Atlantic City, The Jersey Shore, Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. With over 6 million views on her social platforms, she created TheCityPulse.com as a go-to lifeline for all things happening in the city!
