WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCEAN CITY

Juneteenth and Health & Wellness Expo Highlight Weekend

A celebration of the rich history of African Americans in Ocean City will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17, on Haven Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street. The local Juneteenth event will be free to attend and will include live music, comedy, vendors, bounce houses, food trucks and more.

The program will include:

·        1 p.m.: Event opening and prayers

·        1:10 p.m.: Gospel Special featuring Ocean City native Terri Showers

·        1:30 p.m.: Special guest speakers including Dr. Kelly Cornish (mental health, drug addiction), Gabriel Yaw Nigriel, Mayor Jay Gillian and the Cape May County NAACP

·        2:10 p.m.: Ceremony introducing the Eric Jones & Richard Grimes Memorial Award

·        2:20 p.m.: Standup comedy show featuring Brian Isley and special guest

·        2:50 p.m.: Live performance by Dynasty Smith from Black Ink Radio

·        3:15 p.m.: Live performance by The Muzik Live, “South Jersey’s No. 1 Party Band”

·        4:30 p.m.: Community Reunion Dance Party with DJ Cozy V

·        5 p.m.: Event closing

For more information, visit festivalnj.com.

Ocean City’s Healthy Living Advisory Council will sponsor its annual Health & Wellness Expo from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Ocean City Music Pier. The free event will include health food and wellness product vendors, various classes, and a fashion show highlighting the newest styles from local merchants.

The event schedule includes:

·        8:15 a.m.: Yoga

·        9:30 a.m.: Fashion Show

·        10 a.m.: Jiu Jitsu

·        11:15 a.m.: Zumba

For more information, email events@ocnj.us.

2023 BOARDWALK CONCERT SERIES OPENS

The 2023 Boardwalk Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier will open with two great shows on back-to-back nights.

Get the Led Out will perform its tribute to Led Zeppelin at 7 p.m. Monday, June 19. The band has been a staple of the local concert series for many years and has been one of its most popular and enduring acts.

Five-time Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’ will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20. The legendary guitarist takes his inspiration from the Delta Blues and his moniker from his given name, Kevin Moore.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (Get the Led Out and Keb’ Mo’), and a limited number are available (by cash or check only) at the Music Pier Box Office.

COMING UP IN JUNE

JUNE 21 – Farmers Market: The weekly marketplace opens for the season at the Tabernacle Grounds. The Farmers Market returns 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Crafters in the street at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue.

JUNE 23-24 – Book Sale: The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library announce a Summer 2023 Two-Day Book Sale to be held in the atrium of the Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Avenue on Friday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, go to friendsvolunteersocfpl.com. Attendees are requested to provide their own tote bags. Cash only.

JUNE 24 – Antique Auto Show: Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with boardwalk parade after 2 p.m. For more information, visit jerseycape.aaca.com.

JUNE 25 – Kristin Chenoweth Performing with the Ocean City Pops: The award-winning actress and singer’s career spans film, television and stage, and she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She highlights the Ocean City Pops’ season-opener at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. In 2009, she received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Pushing Daisies.” In 1999, she won a Tony Award for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and she was nominated for her original role of Glinda the Good Witch in “Wicked” in 2004. She has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and a People’s Choice Award for her role on “Glee,” and she also recently starred in Apple TV’s comedy series “Schmigadoon.” For tickets, visit oceancityvacation.com/box-office.

JUNE 26 – Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at Ticketmaster, and a limited number are available (by cash or check only) at the Music Pier Box Office.

JUNE 27 – The Rascals: The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at Ticketmaster, and a limited number are available (by cash or check only) at the Music Pier Box Office.

JUNE 28 – Wacky Wednesday (Taffy Sculpting): Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free and open to the first 250 participants. Event starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier.