Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes a part of Ocean City’s Memorial Day weekend events.
Southside Johnny
“They can expect to have a good time.” So says John Lyon, more memorably known as Southside Johnny, on what audiences can expect at his Saturday (May 28) concert at The Music Pier, one of the events ushering in another summer in Ocean City.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Jersey shore legends (though with a northern Jersey shore twist) may be the headliners this weekend, but you can also expect a strong showing from area pooches, soggy businessmen and the Nor’easters soccer club as the city celebrates Memorial Day.
Southside Johnny purposely left his summer open between European tours to play the New Jersey area. He brings his ever-evolving band to town, now sporting local fave guitarist Billy Walton, who joins an illustrious lineup that has seen more than 100 people claim to be an Asbury Juke (at least for a night) through the years.
Sunday brings Barks on the Boards, a fundraiser for the Ocean City Humane Society that allows pet owners to strut their proud pooches down the city Boardwalk, an area usually off limits to dogs. More than 500 dogs are expected to strut their stuff.
But it all starts Friday with the Unlocking of the Ocean and the annual Businessmen’s Plunge. Mayor Jay Gillian will officially unlock the ocean with large wooden key (what else?) with the help of Martin Z. Mollusk, who always seems to be around at these sort of things. Then to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” about 100 “business people,” most in suits and ties, will march into the ocean. Is there any other way to start the summer in Ocean City?
Our interview with Southside Johnny is online. And just for fun click here for a video.
Weekend Events:
Friday, May 27
Unlocking of the Ocean and Businesspersons Plunge.
Beach at Moorlyn Terrace at Music Pier. Participants dress in business suits, carry brief cases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. Free. Noon. Call 525-9300 or visit ocnj.us.
Saturday, May 28
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Southside and the band have been Jersey Shore legends for nearly 40 years. Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door. 8pm. Call 800-838-3006 or online at brownpapertickets.com/event.
OCFD Beach Volleyball Tournament
5th St. Volleyball Courts. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Four person co-ed teams, two Divisions: Recreational and Competitive. Prizes for top two teams in each division, after-party, music and buffet. For more information call 412-6663 or visit Facebook: Ocean City Firefighters FMBA Local 27.
Sunday, May 29
Sand Artist Joe Castillo
Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. Constantly changing drawings on a back-lighted table projected onto screens. Free. 7pm. Call 399-1915 or visit octabernacle.org.
Barks on the Boards
Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Registration begins at 11:30am. Walk starts at noon. Dog contest begins at 1pm. Dogs must be leashed, vaccinated and registered to participate. For more information call 399-2018.
Nor’easters Soccer Game
Carey Stadium, 6th & Atlantic Ave. The Nor’easters play the Long Island Rough Riders. Circus night at the stadium with special events. Adults $6 and Youth $4. 6pm. Call 525-9999 or visit oceancityfc.com.
Monday May 30
Memorial Day Service
11am at Veterans Memorial Park, 5th & Wesley Ave. For more information call 525-9300.
Attractions:
Ocean City Arts Center
1735 Simpson Ave. May exhibit: Jose Chora, sculpture. Mon.-Fri. 9am-9pm, Sat. 9am-3pm. Visit oceancityartscenter.org or call 399-7628.
Ocean City Fine Arts League
608 Asbury Ave. June exhibit: Flowers. Reception June 10, 6pm. Hours: 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat. 10am-1pm Sun. 814-0308 or oceancityfineartsleague.org.
Ocean City Historical Museum
1735 Simpson Ave. Hours: 10am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 11am-2pm Sat. Free. Call 399-1801 or vist ocnjmuseum.org. n
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