The City Pulse
with Whitney Ullman
There will be lots of great events this Thanksgiving Weekend, including a few ways you can support small businesses on Saturday. Plus, it will be another week filled with great entertainment, so don’t forget to share your epic moments with the hashtags #shorelocal, #gotowhitney and #thecitypulse.
Who: Justin Hayward
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
When: Friday, Nov. 29 | Music Box
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/the-music-box/justin-hayward.html
Having chalked up over 50 years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward’s voice and guitar playing have been heard the world over.
What: Family Fun Night at the Rink
Where: Renault Winery
When: Friday, Nov. 29
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Website: www.renaultwinery.com/events/family-fun-night-at-the-rink/2024-11-29/
Let the magic of winter come to life during Family Fun Night at Vintner Wonderland every Friday in December. It’s an evening filled with creativity and festive fun. Plus the workshop is indoors, ensuring a cozy and creative atmosphere for all. They have face painting, popcorn, hot chocolate, ice skating and a family-friendly movie playing on the big screen. Come warm up in Louie’s Lounge with hot chocolate and play games like giant Jenga and Connect 5.
Who: Matteo Bocelli – A Night with Matteo
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Sound Waves
When: Saturday, Nov. 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city
What: Tropicaliente Max 2024
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Etess Arena
When: Saturday, Nov. 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city/event-calendar/tropicaliente
Experience the ultimate Latin music extravaganza at Tropicaliente Max 2024. It’ll be a night that celebrates the rich diversity and infectious joy of Latin music. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the genre, this event is sure to be a highlight of your year. Get your tickets now and prepare to dance the night away with Grupo Niche, El Gran Combo, Toño Rosario and Silvestre Dangond.
What: Tinseltown Market
Where: Tennessee Avenue
When: Saturday, Nov. 30
Time: Noon-4 p.m.
Tennessee Avenue is hosting a free pop-up Tinseltown Market this holiday season, offering a shopping adventure that sparks the magic of the season. For those interested in participating as a vendor, contact info@tennave.com.
What: Small Biz Saturday Night Market
Where: Anchor Rock Club
When: Saturday, Nov. 30
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Website: www.anchorrockclub.com
The holidays are coming so when you do your shopping remember to spend local. Featuring a shopping bonanza of 20+ local artists and vendors with mixed media artworks, vintage wares, upcycled fashion, skincare and beauty, spirituality and wellness and oddities and unmentionables, plus live dreamy pop music by Saturn Daze and Clune.
Who: Jim Jeffries
Where: Ocean Casino Resort | Ovation Hall
When: Saturday, Nov. 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.theoceanac.com/jim-jefferies
This is the rescheduled July 12 show, but tickets are still available. Jeffries was named one of the top 5 touring comedians in the world and entertains audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging and thought-provoking comedy.
What: Holiday Dickens Fest
Where: Historic Smithville
When: Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1
Times: Saturday 1 and 6 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Website: www.historicsmithville.com/uncategorized/holiday-dickens-fest/
Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company will bring the Spirit of Christmas back to Historic Smithville when they return to present their two-day outdoor Dickens Fest.
What: Margate’s Spectacular Shop Small Extravaganza, Presented by Lexus
Where: Ventnor Ave., from Coolidge to Essex Ave., Margate
When: Friday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 1
Time: Noon-5 p.m.
The Margate business and restaurant districts will be celebrating Shop Small Business weekend offering great sales, discounts, contests for shoppers and a parade through town led by American Sign Language (ASL) Santa on Saturday, Nov. 30.
What: The Irish Pub Christmas Spectacular
Where: The Irish Pub
When: Now until Jan. 6
Time: 8 p.m.
Website: www.theirishpub.com
Join The Irish Pub and experience the joyous wonder and magic of Christmas. The Irish Pub and Inn is once again transformed into a Christmas wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, Christmas trees and one of the largest and most magnificent Christmas displays you’ll ever see.
What: Candy Cane Lounge Atlantic City Pop-Up Bar
Where: Resorts Casino Hotel | Bar One
When: Now until Jan. 3
Website: www.resortsac.com/entertainment/winter-holiday-pop-up-bar
Get ready for some holiday cheer at AC’s favorite seasonal pop-up bar. It’s the perfect place to sip on holiday-themed cocktails and take some holiday selfies and will feature festive decor and live entertainment.
What: Ocean’s Holiday Village
Where: Ocean Casino Resort
When: Every Saturday until Dec. 21
Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Experience Ocean Casino Resort’s enchanting Holiday Village, a festive wonderland filled with joy and cheer. Located inside The Shops at The Row, shop Ocean’s Holiday Village this year for the perfect holiday gift. Ocean hand-selected 10 vendors for you to experience the magic of the Holiday Season with a bespoke local flair. To celebrate the grand opening of Ocean’s Holiday Village, the first 100 guests to shop the village on Saturday, Nov. 30 – Small Business Saturday – will receive Ocean’s signature holiday tote.
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!
