PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Sing your heart out at different shows throughout the shore, with everything from prolific soul by 5th Dimension in Atlantic City, to Broadway classics with Kristin Chenoweth in Ocean City. Eat your way around the most popular dishes in the Northeast at the Sea Isle Food Truck Festival. Soak up the sun at The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party, a daylong event with free surf lessons and cornhole tournaments in Margate. There’s plenty to do this weekend: It’s a Shore Thing!
Sea Isle Food Truck Weekend
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 23 to Saturday, June 24 from 12 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: 63rd and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
DETAILS: Food trucks, crafters, family and fun? What more could we ask for! Check out the original South Jersey Food Truck Festival and sample the best food the Northeast has to offer. There will also be an onsite bar with creative drink specials throughout the day.
PRICE: Pay as you eat
The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 24 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Between Huntington and Granville Avenue, Margate
DETAILS: A daylong beach party? Sign us up! The 12th annual party returns to Margate Beach and features food vendors, kid’s activities, live music, free surfing and kite lessons and so much more.
PRICE: Free
5th Dimension Performing in Atlantic City
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 23 from 9 to 11 p.m.
WHERE: Superstar Theater, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
DETAILS: Enjoy a night of prolific soul and R&B with 5th Dimension. The award-winning group has secured their position on the Grammy Hall of Fame with 14 gold records, six platinum records and six Grammy awards. All’s that to say is the iconic group is performing right here in Atlantic City, so snatch up your tickets before they’re gone!
PRICE: $40
Kristin Chenoweth Performance
DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 25 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
DETAILS: The Ocean City Pops orchestra is opening up the season with award-winning actress and singer Kristen Chenoweth. Her performance might include songs from her popular roles in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” or “Wicked.” Whatever happens, your night is sure to be full of song, laughter, and drama.
PRICE: Tickets start at $67
Concert Under the Stars: Streetlife Serenade
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 23 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Excursion Park, 2 41st St., Sea Isle City
DETAILS: Streetlife Serenade is a North Jersey tribute ensemble that celebrates the piano man of the tri-state area, Billy Joel! This event will be the band’s debut performance so get ready to sing along to your favorite hits.
PRICE: Free
Art in the Park
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: John F. Kennedy Park, 24 Broadway, Somers Point
DETAILS: The annual Art in the Park by the Somers Point Arts Commission is on this weekend. The outdoor festival overlooks Great Egg Harbor Bay and features an art exhibit. There will also be fine art, paintings and sculptures for sale. Expect music throughout the day, art activities for the kids, food and more!
PRICE: Free
Ocean City Auto Show
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave
DETAILS: Come on down to celebrate the 68th annual Dave Blyer and Herb Godfrey Memorial Antique and Classic Auto Show and Parade. There will be hundreds of vehicles onsite. Once you are done looking at cars, feel free to go on the beach or shop downtown, but make sure to get back by 2 p.m. for the boardwalk parade!
PRICE: Free
A Shore Thing is sponsored by NJ Transit