Happening down the Shore

Historic Atlantic City Boardwalk Tour May 24 at the Boardwalk at Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. Discover the history and tradition of the Boardwalk dating from 1870. Starts at 8 a.m. Tours will run through May 26. Information: http://www.a1toursonline.com/

"Joe Holiday's Magic and Mayhem" To May 26 at the Comedy Stop Cafe (Tropicana Hotel) 2801 Pacific Ave. #306, Atlantic City. Energetic magician performing fast-paced tricks. Information: http://www.tropicana.net/

Car Cruise May 23 in Historic Smithville on 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Vintage cars are on display for a free trip down automotive memory lane. 5-8 p.m. Information: http://historicsmithvillenj.com/towne/

Barnegat Lighthouse Night Climb May 24 at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, 208 Broadway, Barnegat Light. Free night climbs for families to experience a panoramic view of Island Beach, Barnegat Bay and Long Beach Island. Climb between 7-9 p.m. Information: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html

Unlocking of the Ocean & Business Person Plunge May 23 at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & the Boardwalk, Ocean City. Unlock the summer season "Don Draper's way" by plunging in with your suit. Noon. Information: http://www.ocnj.us/Music-Pier/

Unlocking of the Ocean May 23 at the Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk at Davis Ave., Wildwood. The season begins with the official "unlocking" of the ocean (large key included) and an unveiling of the first Wildwoods Icon Wall Mural. Singer Bobby Rydell will be guest of honor. Noon. Information: http://www.wildwoodsnj.com/cc/

Wildwoods International Kite Festival May 23 at Wildwoods Beach, Rio Grande to Burke Aves., Wildwood. Featuring events all weekend including competitions for flyers of all levels, demonstrations and shows. Running through Monday, the festival will last each day from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Information: http://www.wildwoodsnj.com/

Barnegat Light Fire House Auction May 24 at Barnegat Light Fire House at 10th & Central, Barnegat Light. Take a bid on a variety of items; cash bar and free appetizers. The viewing starts at 5:30 p.m., auction at 6:30. $10. Information: http://www.barnegatlightfire.org/

Township of Ocean Founder's Day May 24 at Priff Elementary School, Route 532, Waretown. Events include a pet parade with prizes for the most unique animal, best dressed, funniest and more. Free children's rides, over 100 crafters, food, flea market, vendors and live bands starting at 9 a.m. End the day with fireworks over Barnegat Bay. $5. Information: http://twpoceannj.gov/

"Weird NJ: Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets" May 24 at the Atlantic County Library System/Longport, 2305 Atlantic Avenue, Longport. Learn about legends that make New Jersey unique.

Starts at 11 a.m. Information: http://www.atlanticlibrary.org/

Summer Live Music Kickoff May 23 at the Cattle 'n Clover Irish Steak House, 3817 Pacific Ave, Wildwood. Dewey Beach, Del, band Love Seed Mama Jump takes the stage. Half-price appetizers, starting at 5 p.m. Information: http://cattlenclover.com/

Gregg Carpenter Performance May 23 at Congress Hall (Brown Room), 200 Congress Place, Cape May. From 8 p.m. to midnight, grab a cocktail and hear Carpenter perform covers of numerous music genres on piano and guitar. Information:

http://www.caperesorts.com/restaurants/capemay/brownroom/

Bucks County Singers May 24, Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & the Boardwalk, Ocean City. 3:30 p.m. Free concert. Information: http://www.ocnj.us/Music-Pier/

Barnegat Memorial Day Concerts May 24, Barnegat Public Dock, 427 E. Bay, Barnegat. 7 to 9 p.m. '50s and '60s cover band ReUnited Saturday, doo-wop group High-Fives Sunday at the same time. In case of rain, the concerts will be moved to Brackman Middle School. Information: http://www.barnegat.net/

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops May 24, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave, Cape May. 8 p.m. Information: http://www.capemay.com/cape-may-convention-hall.html

Little Big Town May 24, Atlantic City House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. A taste of Nashville. 9 p.m. Information: http://www.houseofblues.com/

25th Annual Cape May Music Festival May 25-26 at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. Orchestral and chamber classics. Information: http://www.capemaymac.org/emlenphysickestatetours.php

Wildwood Crest Summer Kickoff Concert May 25 at Centennial Park, 6700 Ocean Ave, Wildwood. Party band the Fabulous Greaseband, a seven-member group, plays dance and party hits from the '50s through '90s. 7:30 p.m. Free. Information: http://visitwildwoodcrest.com/locations/centennial-park

Battle at the Beach Basketball Tournament May 23-26, Ventnor Educational Complex on

400 Lafayette Ave, Ventnor. Four blocks from the beach, the complex hosts teams of players in 3d through 12th grades competing in weekend-long tournament. Information: http://www.veccnj.org/

2014 Stand-Up 4 SEALS Beach Adventure Race May 24, 8th Street Beach, 8th & Boardwalk, Ocean City. Starting at 7:30 a.m., the race consists of three events - the Stand-Up ocean challenge (a paddleboard race), a SEAL obstacle course (including eight obstacles over a two-mile course), and a kid's fun run. Information: http://www.ocnj.us/

Matthew Mullin Memorial 5K Beach run/walk May 25, Avalon Community Hall, 3001 Avalon Ave., Avalon. Live, laugh often, love much - this was Matthew's quote. Honor his life at the beach run/walk starting at 8:30 a.m. Information: http://avalonboro.net/

15th Annual Stone Harbor Turtle Trot 5K Run and 2 Mile Run May 25, 96th St. & First Avenue, Stone Harbor. Chamber of Commerce sponsors trot to be run by more than 400 residents and visitors. 8 a.m. race/6:45 a.m. registration. Information: http://www.stoneharborbeach.com.

"Miles for Mordecai" Walk/Run May 24 at Berkeley and West Avenues. Beach Haven. From 9 to 10 a.m., children and parents walk from Berkeley Avenue to Nelson Avenue while watching the view of Mordecai Island. Ice cream will be served after the walk. Information: http://www.njlbi.com/

Golf Outing May 24-29, Sand Barrens Golf Club, 1765 Route 9 North, Swainton. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: http://www.sandbarrensgolf.com/

Tee Time May 24-29, Shore Gate Club, 35 School House Ln., Ocean View. Book your tee time online and enjoy Memorial Day weekend your way. Information: http://wwww.gategolf.com

Family Fun Mini Golf May 24-29, Atlantic City Miniature Golf, 1 Kennedy Plaza, Atlantic City. Putt-putt with the kids every day 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., until 9 weekends. Information: atlanticcityminigolf.com

Black Light Mini Golf May 24-29 at Dragon's Lair Mini Golf, 3616 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Air-conditioned black-light glow golf. Mondays through Sundays 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. Information: http://www.dragonslairminigolf.com.

Regional Gymnastics Championships May 23-25, Wildwoods Convention Center. Over 600 athletes will perform on the floor, balance beam, uneven bars and vault. $15 (adults) $10 (children) Information: http://www.usaigcnj.com.

Art Exhibit by Michael Schweigart May 23, 24 and 26, Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City. Realistic painter who paints landscapes in acrylic and oil. Information: http://oceancityartscenter.org/

The Art of Brian Fernandes Halloran May 24-25, Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton College, Galloway. From 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sculptor who creates three dimensional figures with objects of all materials. Information: http://artsgarageac.com/

Alexandre Renoir Artist Reception May 23-25, Ocean Galleries,

9618 Third Ave, Stone Harbor. Meet artist and view his work. Paintings created for this exhibit will be on display as well as art from other painters including Renoir's great-grandfather, Pierre Auguste Renoir. Hours on the 23d and 24th will be 7 to 10 p.m., 1 to 3 p.m. May 25. Information: http://www.oceangalleries.com/

Art Exhibit featuring Robert Baum May 25, Accent Gallery, 956 Asbury Ave, Ocean City. 3 to 5 p.m., Artist reception; latest exhibit is "Light and Sound". Information: http://www.accentgallery.com/

East Coast Landscapes May 23 at William Ris Gallery, 9400 Second Ave, Stone Harbor. Opening reception 6 pm; meet the artists. Exhibit will run all weekend from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information: http://www.wiliamris.com/

Steve Steinmetz May 23-26, SOMA NewArt Gallery, Carpenters Square Mall, 31 Perry St. Cape May. Hours are Thursday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: http://www.somagallery.net.

Exhibits by Leslie Martel and Carol King Hood May 23-26, SOMA NewArt Gallery, Carpenters Square Mall, 31 Perry St. Cape May. Hours are Thursday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: http://www.somagallery.net.

Art Exhibit Featuring Jon Baker May 23-29, Lucy the Elephant in Josephine Harron Park, Margate. Tour Lucy, the six-story elephant and National Historic Landmark constructed in 1881. No charge to visit grounds, but there is one for guided tours: Adults (13 & up): $8, children (3 to 12) $4. Under 2 free. The grounds are open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.lucytheelephant.org/

Fine Art Gallery May 23 and 24 at Ocean Galleries, 297 22d St., Avalon. View and shop for fine art as well as custom-framing. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.oceangalleriesnj.com/

Cape May County Art League's Spring Art Show May 23-29, Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson St., Cape May. Through June 5, view the league's art work in the dining room and art gallery. Information: http://www.madbatter.com/

Billy Gardell May 24, Borgata Hotel and Casino, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City. Gardell, who plays Mike Biggs on CBS's "Mike and Molly," brings his stand-up routine. 9 p.m. Information: http://www.theborgata.com/

Chelsea Handler May 25, Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City. You know her from her E! talk show "Chelsea Lately." Now the comedian and author hits the road for her "Uganda Be Kidding Me" tour, in support of her fifth book. Two shows, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Information: http://www.caesarsac.com/

#BUCKU May 26, Echo's North Wildwood, 100 W. Walnut Ave., North Wildwood. Interactive nightclub experience: Tweet using the hashtag #BUCKU and see your message on the live Twitter feed while sipping on $1.50 Millers. The night will be broadcast on shore station 98.7 The Coast. Information: http://www.echosnorthwildwood.com/

Live Entertainment at Cabanas on the Beach May 23-25, 429 Beach Ave, Cape May. Information: http://www.cabanasonthebeach.com/

Marnie & Nate May 23, Harpoon Henry's on Beach Drive & Browning, Cape May. The duo will perform 6-10 p.m. Information: http://www.harpoonhenrys.net/

Beachcomber Bill May 24-25, Harpoon Henry's on Beach Drive & Browning, Cape May. He will perform 6-10 p.m. both days. Information: http://www.harpoonhenrys.net/

Bare Bonze May 25, Congress Hall (Boiler Room), 200 Congress Place, Cape May. Dance to hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Information:

http://www.caperesorts.com/restaurants/capemay/boilerroom/

Acoustic Entertainment May 25-26 and 29 at Dead Dog Saloon, 3809 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City. Musical artists include: Johnny's Cousin May 25, Frankie Cervantes May 26, Petie & Tony May 29. Information: http://www.deaddogsaloon-seaisle.com/

Performance by The Nerd May 25, Joe Pop's Shore Bar & Restaurant, 2002 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom. Information: http://www.joepops.com/