The City Pulse
with Whitney Ullman
There are some really fun happenings this Mother’s Day weekend, 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.
What: Ring of Combat 80
Where: Tropicana
When: Friday, May 12
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $53 – $78 + applicable fees
Website: caesars.com/tropicana-ac/shows
Ring of Combat is the longest-running MMA show in Atlantic City, featuring championship fights, super fights and new talent.
What: Grand Opening of A Local Boutique
Where: A Local Boutique 9400 Atlantic Ave., Margate City
When: Friday, May 12
Time: 10 a.m.
Website: www.alocalboutique.com
A Local Boutique creates space for local crafters, artisans and vendors to showcase their merch all year round. And make sure to see Whitney’s Closet!
What: Mother’s Day Music Festival
Where: Boardwalk Hall
When: Saturday, May 13
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.boardwalkhall.com
Come see Fantasia, Ne-Yo and special guest Kenny Lattimore for this special Mother’s Day Music Festival at Boardwalk Hall.
Who: Babyface
Where: Tropicana
When: Saturday, May 13
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $66.50 and more + applicable fees
Website: caesars.com/tropicana-ac/shows
Kenneth Brian Edmonds known as Babyface is a 12-time Grammy award winner and has produced over 26 No. 1 R&B hits.
What: Sip & Shop Spring Market
Where: Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
When: Saturday, May 13
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Website: www.tennesseeavenuebeerhall.com/new-events/sip-shop-spring-market
Take Mom to sip and shop outside with local artists, vendors, handmade gifts, specialty cocktails, and fun brunch specials. It’s the perfect pre-Mother’s Day celebration.
What: Puchicon Anime & Gaming Festival
Where: Bally’s Atlantic City
When: Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14
Website: www.puchicon.com/events
Tickets: $35 and more + applicable fees
The Puchicon two-day festival features anime, gaming and a weekend of fandom.
What: Cigar Snob Presents the Atlantic City Cigar Social
Where: Borgata
When: Saturday, May 13
Time: 1-6 p.m.
Website: www.accigarsocial.com
Tickets: $60 – $229 + applicable fees
What: 3rd Annual Spring Craft Show
Where: Egg Harbor Township Community Center
When: Saturday, May 13
Website: 5045 English Creek Avenue EHT, NJ 08234
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Support local artists as you shop over 90 vendors. There will be something for everyone.
What: Wildwoods Spring Fling Fest
Where: Downtown Wildwood at Byrne Plaza
When: Saturday, May 13
Website: www.gwoc.com
Time: 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Enjoy shopping, dining and live entertainment with Basic Cable MTV Tribute and 99 Reasons. Plus, craft vendors and a beer garden.
Who: Jim Shaw Performs Live
Where: Crossroads Bar & Grill (Saturday) and Bocca in Margate (Sunday)
When: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, May 13; and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday, May 14
Website: www.jimshawrocks.com
Jim Shaw covers mostly Classic classic rock: Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Neil Young and Springsteen.
What: Mother’s Day Brunch
Where: Annata Wine Bar in Hammonton
When: Saturday, May 13
Time: Noon
Tickets: $55pp inclusive of tax and gratuity and must be pre-paid
Reservations: 609-704-9797 or via eventbrite with their surcharge.
Enjoy a carefully crafted brunch menu and soothing sounds of Robin Gazzara, along with a mimosa and sangria bar.
What: Live Music at Dougherty’s Steakhouse and Raw Bar
Where: Dougherty’s Steakhouse and Raw Bar at Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City
When: Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13
Time: 5-10 p.m.
Website: www.doughertyssteak.com/event/live-music
Join them 5-10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at the raw bar, plus a happy hour 4-6 p.m. and a late night happy hour 9-10 p.m.
Who: Brody Jenner X Devin Lucien
Where: The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort
When: Saturday, May 13
Time: 10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Tickets: $20 – $60
Website: www.thepoolafterdark.com
This Saturday night party features music by Brody Jenner X Devin Lucien with support by Nico Oso!
What: Mother’s Day Brunch
Where: Deauville Inn, Strathmere
When: Sunday, May 14
Time: 10 a.m.
Website: www.deauvilleinn.com/brunch-menu
Celebrate Mom with a decadent brunch at The Deauville Inn. Enjoy favorites like lobster hush puppies, shrimp and grits, spiced apple pancakes, build-your-own Bloody Mary Experience and more.
What: Mother’s Climb Free and Flower Sale
Where: The Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City
When: Sunday, May 14
Website: www.abseconlighthouse.org
All moms climb FREE on Sunday, May 14. Parking is free and dogs are welcome on leashes in the museum. Also, you can light up your loved one’s day with beautiful, fresh hydrangeas to benefit “Hydrangea Trail 2.0.” Purchase 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday May, 13, and receive a FREE climb.
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!
