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Friday, May 29

Atlantic City, Beef & Beer, fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, 6 to 9 p.m., Sheraton Atlantic City Hotel, 2 Convention Blvd., food, music, raffles, auctions, $30 each ticket, $50 for two, $300 table, special overnight package at Sheraton for $119 includes two tickets. 609-653-8250.

Millville, New Jersey Vintage Grand Prix Festival, May 29-31, at New Jersey Motorsports Park's Thunderbolt track, sponsored by Vintage Sports Car Club of America, kickoff 6 p.m. May 29 with vintage car parade down High Street from Broad to Sassafras; festival gates open 7 a.m. May 30, 31, track races, stock car exhibits, $28 both days, $17 daily; inaugural Cumberland County Community Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 30 only, $10 at gate for county residents. Tickets, information at njmotorsportspark.com.

Wildwood, Spring Thunder in the Sand Motocross Pro-Am Races, May 29-31, on the beach between Schellenger and Spencer avenues, practice from 1 to 4 p.m., drag race 6:30 p.m. May 29; race events start at noon May 30, and 10 a.m. May 31, tickets $7, available at gate. Call 609-523-8051 or www.thundermoto.com.

Saturday, May 30

Cape May, Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure, 10 a.m., aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, docked at Miss Chris Marina, Second Avenue and Wilson Drive, seven-hour cruise featuring historic lighthouses, cold luncheon buffet, cash bar, seating limited to 175 passengers, $99, free parking at marina, cruise also offered June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26. Reservations 609-884-5404.

Manahawkin, Atomicon Comics Expo XVI, comic book show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holiday Inn, Route 9 and Route 72, comics, toys, nonsports cards, action figures, admission $2 adults, free to children.

Vineland, Thunder of the Avenue, 2 to 8 p.m., along Landis Avenue in downtown section, featuring Closer Encounter Motorcycle Stunt Team, food court, beer and wine garden, motorcycle dealer displays, ride-in bike show, loud pipes contest, live music, free admission to main event area. Rain date May 31. A 70-mile Ride For Lung Cancer Research Poker Run beginning 10 a.m. at Giampietro Park, Landis and Lincoln avenues, registratation fee $20 rider, $15 passenger. Call 856-794-9368.

Tuesday, June 2

Wildwood, 7th Annual North Wildwood Beach Writers Conference, June 2-3, beginning at noon, Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, guest speakers, workshops, reservations should be made by May 22 at nwbwc.com.

Music

Thursday, May 28

Cape May, Bay-Atlantic Symphony "Maritime Mistral," 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 general, $20 seniors, $10 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.

Saturday, May 30

Avalon, Doo Wop Dance Concert, The Dovells, 7 p.m., Avalon Community Hall, 30th and the beach, $15, arrive in vintage 1950s car and owner gets in free. Call 609-967-3066.

Somers Point, Mike Hirst, 8:30 p.m., at Safe Haven Caf�, 701 New Hampshire Ave., cafe open 7 to 11 p.m., no admission or cover charge, however donations are accepted. Call 609-601-1299 or www.safehaven.com.

Wildwood Crest, Parrotbeach, Jimmy Buffett tribute band, 5 to 8 p.m., free outdoor concert at Fern Road Fitness Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, bring your own beach chair or blanket. Call 609-523-0202.

Sunday, May 31

Cape May, The Fabulous Shpielkehs, klezmer music, 8 p.m., Paul W. Schmidtchen Theatre, Lower Cape May Regional High School, 687 Route 9, part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 general, $20 seniors, $10 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.

Linwood, The King's Brass, 6 p.m., Linwood Community Church, 1938 Shore Road, secular and sacred music, all ages welcome, free. Call 609-927-2950.

Somers Point, Brenda Bass Quintet, 8 to 11 p.m., kickoff of Blue Moon Brewery Summer Jazz Series, at Gregory's Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, $5 general admission, free to Jazz Society members, high school and college students with I.D. Call 609-927-6677.

Tuesday, June 2

Cape May, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players, 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin streets, part of Cape May Music Festival, $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $5 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.

Thursday, June 4

Cape May, Bay-Atlantic Symphony "Hayd n' Chic," 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 general, $20 seniors, $10 students. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.

Saturday, June 6

Avalon, John Clark Dance Band, Big Band music and dancing, 8:30 to 11 p.m., doors open 8 p.m., Community Hall, 30th and Avalon Avenue, $7.50, reservations required. Call 609-967-3066.

Sunday, June 7

Elmer, "With a Little Help from My Friends," outdoor benefit concert, 2 to 6 p.m., featuring Livingston Taylor, John Gorka, Vance Gilbert, Guy Davis, Jeffrey Gaines, The Kennedys, The Nields, Phil Roy, at Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, also taking place classes, workshops and demonstrations in the art studios and gallery, $28.50 lawn seating (age 17 and younger free), bring blankets or lawn chairs; $45 tent seating with chairs provided ($20 age 17 and younger). Call 800-394-1211 or www.appelfarm.org.

Theater

Thursday, May 28

Cape May, "Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins," musical comedy, 8 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, to June 20, Cape May Stage at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, $35 adults, $25 seniors, $12.50 students. Call 609-884-1341.

Friday, May 29

Richard Stockton College, "3 Sisters," a dance play celebrating the power of family, presented by Jazz Rockballet, 7 p.m. May 29, 2 p.m. May 30, Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, $22. Call 609-652-9000.

Sunday, May 31

Atlantic City, Cooks Books Talent Search Competition, 2 p.m., Dante Hall Theater of the Arts, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., $5, free parking on Georgia Avenue behind theater for patrons. Call 609-344-8877.

Monday, June 8

Beach Haven, "Let's Put On A Show!" starring Mickey Rooney and Jan Rooney from their Broadway musical, 5:30 and 8 p.m., at Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, all tickets $44.50. Call 609-492-9477.

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