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: Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival
Where: Atlantic City Convention Center
When: Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13
Time: Friday 8 p.m.- midnight; Saturday noon – 4 p.m. & 6 – 10 p.m.
Website: www.acbeerfest.com .
Tickets include tastings from 100+ participating breweries pouring 400+ beers, a commemorative tasting mug, performances on both the main stage and acoustic stage, access to demos & seminars, entry into silent disco & other wild shenanigans, excellent people watching and a fun time to be talked about for years to come.
Who: Deon Cole: My New Normal Tour
Where: Borgata’s Music Box
When: Friday, April 12
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/the-music-box/deon-cole.html
Chicago-born actor and comedian, Deon Cole, is coming back to Borgata. Cole has a unique comedic style and delivery which has made him one of the most in-demand talents on the scene.
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 right to the Jersey Shore. It’s located in the marketplace section of the Tropicana, just down the hall from Hooters. Must be 21. No drink minimum, but there is a full bar and food menu.
Who: Whose Live Anyway?
Where: Harrah’s Resort
When: Friday, April 12
Time: 9 p.m.
Website: www.caesars.com/harrahs-ac/shows
Whose Live Anyway? is coming to The Concert Venue for improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions.
Who: Carpenters Legacy
Where: Ocean Casino Resort
When: Friday, April 12
Time: 9 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com/entertainment/headliners/carpenters-legacy
Best of Las Vegas Gold winners, Carpenters Legacy takes the stage at Ovation Hall on Friday, April 12. Starring Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, the show is a re-creation of the Carpenters’ live performances.
What: Cage Fury Fighting Championships131
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Etess Arena
When: Friday, April 12
Time: 7 p.m.
Get ready for the ultimate clash of titans at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 131. It’s an event that promises adrenaline-pumping action, fierce competition and unforgettable moments that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
What: ‘My Big Gay Italian Funeral’
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Sound Waves
When: Friday, April 12 & Saturday, April 13
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com/event-calendar/my-big-gay-italian-funeral
Starring Anthony Wilkinson, ‘My Big Gay Italian Funeral’ tells the story of Anthony reuniting with his brother Peter Pinnunziato, whom he hasn’t spoken to in over a decade. Family drama and crazy characters unite when everything that can possibly happen at an Italian wake certainly will.
What: 37th Annual Ocean City Doo Dah Parade
Where: The parade route starts at Sixth Street and travels downtown Asbury Avenue to 12th Street, then turns to the Boardwalk at 12th Street and finishes on the Boardwalk at Sixth Street.
When: Saturday, April 13
Time: Noon
Website: www.ocnj.us/doodahparade
Rain of shine, the parade – Ocean City’s annual tribute to humor – marks the opening of an uninterrupted season of special events that stretches throughout the year. Philadelphia Flyers great Brian Propp will be the grand marshal.
Who: Musiq Soulchild & Eric Benét
Where: Tropicana Atlantic City
When: Saturday, April 13
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.caesars.com/tropicana-ac/shows
Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét come together for an unforgettable night of music at the Tropicana Showroom.
What: Hops Trot 5k
Where: Atlantic City Convention Center
When: Saturday, April 13
Website: www.runsignup.com/Race/NJ/AtlanticCity/HopsTrot5K
Year four of Hops Trot yielded 900 registrants, and even with the chilly temps, the race still saw a massive turnout both pre-registered as well as walk-up registrants.
What: Ocean Pride Happy Hour Spring Fling
Where: Ocean Casino Resort | Balcony Bar
When: Saturday, April 13
Time: 6 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com/entertainment/dining-event/ocean-pride-happy-hour-spring-fling
The weather is warming up, and with that comes two of the hottest queens on the East Coast. Two-time Miss Paradise crown holder Jolina Jasmine and New York City’s own Dallas DuBois are bringing their own dynamic brand of talent to Balcony Bar for an intimate set of performances, with Philadelphia’s Carl Michaels behind the decks throughout the event.
Who: Margate Cherry Blossom Festival
Where: Margate Community Church on Ventnor Avenue, between Sumner and Union avenues
When: Sunday, April 14
Time: Noon – 4 p.m.
Families, it’s time again to bask in the warmth of the sun, escape winter hibernation, don your funkiest tie-dye T-shirts, and welcome the rebirth of spring. On Sunday, April 14, the Margate Business Association, in conjunction with the Margate Community Church, Sustainable Downbeach, and Margate Recreation, will celebrate the arrival of spring with their 2nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival presented by The Pet Salon. The free, family-friendly event will feature kids’ games and activities, live music by Dead Reckoning, tasty treats, wine and beer, arts and crafts, a grooviest dog contest, and a host of environmental exhibitors.
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: 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.
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!
