The City Pulse
with Whitney Ullman
Get ready to discover the coolest happenings around town. Don’t miss the fun, grab your tickets in advance and be a part of the action. Show some love to your local venues and let’s make our section of the Jersey Shore shine. Oh, and remember to hashtag #gotowhitney, #thecitypulse and #shorelocal in your epic photos and videos.
What: OC Con Comic Book & Memorabilia Show
Where: Ocean City Music Pier
When: Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7
Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Website: www.ocnjcon.com
Free admission plus there’s an OC Con Super Hero Run and Super Hero Obstacle Dash on Saturday at 9 a.m. Start on the Boardwalk in front of the Music Pier. Registration and information at www.ocnj.us/race-events.
Who: Anna Lapwood
Where: Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
When: Friday, April 5
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.boardwalkorgans.org
Hailed as “the world’s most visible organist” by The New York Times, Anna Lapwood is an organist, conductor and broadcaster, and holds the position of director of music at Pembroke College (Cambridge), associate artist of the Royal Albert Hall (London) and artist in association with the BBC Singers. Limited tickets are also available for a meet-the-artist dessert reception following the concert in the Adrian Phillips Theatre where Anna will play several selections on the 1930, 4 manual/55 rank W. W. Kimball organ.
Who: Molly Ringworm
Where: Anchor Rock Club
When: Friday, April 5
Time: 7:45 p.m.
Website: www.anchorrockclub.com
Experience the raw energy and infectious melodies of Molly Ringworm as they take the stage for a night of unforgettable punk rock at Anchor Rock Club. You don’t want to miss Polaroid Fade, Kennedy Shaw, and Hotel Shmotel either. There is also a dinner and a show collab between Anchor Rock Club and Cardinal Restaurant, so show your ARC ticket for $10 off dinner at Cardinal. Show your Cardinal receipt for $2 off at the ARC bar.
What: Comedy at Firewaters
Where: Firewaters Saloon, Tropicana Atlantic City
When: Every Monday & Friday
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Comedian and producer Matt Bridgestone presents comedy at the Tropicana Casino every Monday and Friday at Firewaters Saloon. Firewaters’ unique setting brings a rowdy, Texas style bar to the Jersey Shore. It is located in the marketplace section of the Tropicana, just down the hall from Hooters. Must be 21. No drink minimum, but they do have a full bar and food menu.
What: Lit in AC
Where: Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
When: Saturday, April 6
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.boardwalkhall.com/events/detail/lit-in-ac-2
Lit in AC features a star-studded lineup that includes Remy Ma, Rick Ross, Jeezy and more.
Who: Sessanta: Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
When: Saturday, April 6
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com/event-calendar/puscifer-perfect-circle-and-primus
Get ready for a night of unparalleled musical brilliance as Sessanta presents a one-of-a-kind concert featuring the legendary bands Primus, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle.
Who: Best of the Eagles
Where: Tropicana Atlantic City
When: Saturday, April 6
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.caesars.com/tropicana-ac/shows
Best of the Eagles is coming to Tropicana Showroom performing the band’s greatest hits from the ’70s, ’80s and beyond.
What: Dog Day
Where: Renault Winery
When: Saturday, April 6
Time: Noon
Website: www.renaultwinery.com/events/dog-day
Come to Renault Winery with your furry friends on April 6 to enjoy the first Dog Day of 2024. Renault will be set up for a day full of food, wine, and fun for both you and your dogs and will also have an unleashed zone for your dogs to be able to run around and play.
Who: 50 Cent
Where: Harrah’s The Pool After Dark
When: Saturday, April 6
Time: 10 p.m.
Website: www.harrahspoolac.com/event/50-cent-at-the-pool-after-dark-97986
Dive into the heart of Atlantic City nightlife and experience an exclusive evening with the legendary 50 Cent, an American rapper, actor, television producer, and businessman known for his impact on the music industry and his remarkable journey from the streets to the top of the charts.
What: April Fools Half Marathon & 8K
Where: 1133 Boardwalk Atlantic City
When: Saturday, April 6; Sunday, April 7
Website: www.acraceseries.com/EventInformation
Run New Jersey’s oceanfront half marathon. With over 8 miles of Boardwalk running, the April Fools Half Marathon offers a shared start and finish line and a fast, flat course along the Atlantic Ocean. If you’re looking for a spring half marathon, look no further. All race distances include a custom finisher medal and technical shirt.
What: ACTC Atlantic City Theatre Company Season Kickoff Concert
Where: Claridge Hotel
When: Saturday, April 6
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.atlanticcitytheatrecompany.com/actc-season-kickoff-concert
Join the Atlantic City Theatre Company and Kick Off their 2024 season with a one-night-only cabaret style concert. Drinks, live music, and a night of showstoppers featuring the finest artists from New Jersey, New York, Philly and beyond. Get to know the artists and learn a bit about what is planned for the summer. Music directed by Broadway music director Jonathan Rose.
What: Spiegelworld’s ‘The Hook’
Where: Caesars Atlantic City
When: Wednesdays – Sundays
Time: Wednesdays-Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 7 & 9 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m.
Website: www.spiegelworld.com/shows/the-hook/
Past, present and a whole lot more collide at “The Hook,” an adults-only homage to Atlantic City’s glorious (and notorious) golden age. Set inside the spectacularly restored Warner Theater, “The Hook” is live entertainment like you’ve never seen it: uproariously funny, irresistibly sexy, and full of jaw-dropping acrobatics that unfold right before your eyes – literally.
What: Primal Men Male Revue
Where: Kiss Kiss Nightclub
When: Saturday nights
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Website: www.primalmen.com
Prepare to live out your wildest fantasies as the Primal Men Male Revue shows you the true nature of male entertainment with a tantalizing, sexy and energetic show. Tickets include admission to Kiss Kiss Nightclub after the show.
What: Motown Forever
Where: Borgata’s The Music Box
When: Sundays through April 28
Time: 4 p.m.
Website: www.borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/the-music-box/motown-forever.html
Motown Forever is a Motown Tribute show featuring a highly talented cast of singers, dancers, and musicians. Performing the greatest hits from The Temptations, The Jacksons, and many more, this show creates a true celebration live on stage. You’ll see it, hear it and feel it all at Borgata’s Music Box.
