Weekend Entertainment Picks in Southern New Jersey
By Steffen Klenk
As autumn-like weather approaches, Southern New Jersey is gearing up for an exciting weekend! From musical events to cultural festivals, here’s what you can look forward to:
1. A Grand Night for Singing
- Where: Ocean City Music Pier
- When: October 9 – 18
- Time: 7 p.m. (Fridays & Saturdays), 2 p.m. (Sundays)
- Website: Ocean City Theatre Company
Experience Broadway magic with this musical revue celebrating Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless classics.
2. Flashback Friday
- Where: The Wave at Golden Nugget
- When: Fridays
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Website: Golden Nugget
Enjoy live music from tribute bands, featuring sounds from the ’70s, including Eric Clapton and Ozzy Osbourne. Must be 21+ to enter.
3. Voyage: Celebrating the Music of Journey
- Where: The Music Box at Borgata
- When: October 9
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Website: Borgata Music Box
Relive the iconic sounds of Journey with this tribute band, sure to get fans singing along.
4. Ocean City Fall Block Party
- Where: Asbury Avenue from Fifth to Fourteenth Streets
- When: October 10
- Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Website: Ocean City Fall Block Party
Explore over 400 vendors, enjoy live music, and savor delicious food at this highly anticipated seasonal event.
5. Smithville Irish Festival
- Where: Historic Smithville Village
- When: October 10 & 11
- Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sunday)
- Website: Smithville Irish Festival
Dive into Irish culture with music, dance, and a variety of vendors in this family-friendly environment.
6. Gladys Knight
- Where: Borgata Event Center
- When: October 10
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Website: Gladys Knight at Borgata
Don’t miss the seven-time Grammy winner in an unforgettable show celebrating her iconic career.
7. The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadowcast
- Where: Stockton Performing Arts Center
- When: October 10
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Website: Stockton PAC
Join the cult classic experience with audience participation encouraged. Prop bags will be available for purchase.
8. Brass Transit: A Tribute to Chicago
- Where: Grand Ballroom at Bally’s
- When: October 10
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Website: Bally’s Brass Transit
Enjoy a night of Chicago’s legendary hits reimagined by one of the top tribute bands.
9. Witch-Craft
- Where: Paradise Lakes Campground, Hammonton
- When: October 9 & 10
- Time: 7 – 11 p.m.
- Website: Witch-Craft
Experience a Halloween celebration filled with interactive programs, comedy, and contests. Open to adults 21 and over.
Please check the individual venue websites for any updates due to weather conditions.
