Whitney’s Weekly Picks
The City Pulse
with Whitney Ullman
Hey party people! It’s that time again to dive into the latest and greatest in entertainment. From comedy, to fireworks, to free beach concerts, we’ve got it all covered, so grab your tickets early and be a part of the action! Let’s show some love to our local venues and make our section of the Jersey Shore shine. Don’t forget to share your epic moments with the hashtags #shorelocal and #thecitypulse. Let’s get this party started.
Who: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Where: Ocean Casino Resort | Ovation Hall
When: Friday, June 28
Time: 9 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com/entertainment
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s debut album.
Who: Jeff Arcuri
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa | Music Box
When: Friday, June 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.borgata.mgmresorts.com
The Chicago Tribune calls Jeff Arcuri “a joke machine.” Based in New York, Jeff can be seen nightly at The Comedy Cellar. Don’t miss Jeff Arcuri at Borgata’s Music Box!
Who: Somers Point Beach Concert – The Dane Anthony Band
Where: William Morrow Beach
When: Friday, June 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Website: www.visitsomerspoint.com
The Dane Anthony Band is a mix of rock, motown, funk, disco, soul & blues, and is one of the best dance bands in the Northeast.
What: North Beach Atlantic City Fireworks Celebration
Where: Beach & Boardwalk
When: Friday, June 28
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Website: www.atlanticcitynorthbeach.com
North Beach Atlantic City will hold its 4th annual summer kick-off oceanfront fireworks spectacular hosted in partnership with Fireworks by Grucci, America’s First Family of Fireworks. The event is free, open to the public, and will feature several viewing locations throughout the north end of the Boardwalk, including the Steel Pier, Resorts Casino Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Showboat, and Ocean Casino Resort. Tennessee Avenue restaurants are also sponsoring the celebration.
Who: Dave Chappelle
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Etess Arena
When: Saturday, June 28
Time: 7 & 10 p.m.
Website: www.casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city/event-calendar/dave-chapelle
Prepare yourself for a night of side-splitting laughter and unparalleled entertainment, as the legendary Dave Chappelle takes the stage. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories will not be permitted.
What: Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Where: Resorts | Starlight Room
When: Saturday, June 28
Time: 6:30 & 9 p.m.
Website: www.resortsac.com/entertainment/candlelight-a-tribute-to-taylor-swift/
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like Atlantic City. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Resorts Casino Hotel under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Who: Sweet
Where: Golden Nugget
When: Saturday, June 29
Time: 9 p.m.
Website: www.goldennugget.com/atlantic-city/entertainment/entertainers/sweet
Check out British rock band Sweet (“The Ballroom Blitz,” “Love is Like “Oxygen”) at Golden Nugget.
Who: Jon Batiste
Where: Ocean Casino Resort | Ovation Hall
When: Saturday, June 29
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com/entertainment/headliners/jon-batiste
Join one of history’s most brilliant, prolific, and accomplished musicians (“Freedom,” “I Need You”) for a night of genius music composition.
Who: The Temptations Review featuring the legacy of Dennis Edwards
Where: Resorts Casino Hotel | Superstar Theater
When: Saturday, June 29
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.resortsac.com/entertainment/the-temptations-review-featuring-the-legacy-of-dennis-edwards
This is the original Temptations Review, founded in 1997 with mutual arrangements between the Temptations’ original member, Otis Williams, and the late Temptations member Dennis Edwards.
What: National R&B Music Society, Inc., 2024 Free Summer Concert
Where: Gardner’s Basin
When: Saturday, June 29
Time: 10 a.m.
Website: www.rnbmusicsociety.com
Bring your coolers, lawn chairs and umbrellas to the National R&B Music Society, Inc., 2024 Free Summer Concerts at Gardner’s Basin. Hosted by Bowlegged Lou. Rain date June 30.
What: 2024 Flowrider Flow Tour
Where: Showboat Hotel
When: Saturday, June 29 & Sunday, June 30
Time: 10 a.m.
Website: www.islandwaterparkac.com
Surf’s up at Showboat Resort in Atlantic City. The 2024 FlowRider Flow Tour has partnered with Island Waterpark to host the very first Flow City Pro Am Event, where flowboarding competitors will have a chance to display their skills to win awards and prizes. This competition offers divisions for all ages, genders and/or skill levels.
What: ‘Slay and the City:’ A Killer Cosmo
Where: Resorts Casino Hotel | Starlight Room
When: Saturday, June 29
Time: 5 & 8 p.m.
Website: www.resortsac.com/entertainment-and-shows
The ladies from Manhattan have gathered for drinks, but when they discover that they have one particular gentleman in common, things turn deadly. It will be up to you to solve “Slay and the City.”
What: Ventnor City Summer Beach Jam
Where: Newport Avenue Beach
When: Saturdays
Time: 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Website: www.ventnorcity.org/events/
The Ventnor City Summer Beach Jam on Newport Avenue beach is back again for another incredible season.
Who: Joe Holiday Live, The Magic & Comedy Hour
Where: Wyndham’s Skyline Tower
When: Every Saturday
Time: 3 p.m.
Website: www.joeholiday.com/live
Check out magician Joe Holiday LIVE at Wyndham’s Skyline Tower for the magic comedy hour every Saturday.
What: Disco Inferno
Where: Bally’s Atlantic City
When: Sundays, June 23 – Sept. 8
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.casinos.ballys.com/atlantic-city/showroom.htm
Get ready to boogie down at Disco Inferno, the ultimate disco party in Atlantic City! This event is perfect for anyone who loves disco music and wants to relive the sounds of the disco era.
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!
