The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City is spicing up your Saturday night with some hot Playboy Playmate events, all focused around Miss March 2009, Jennifer Pershing, who just happens to be a Somers Point native.

Miss March will first make an appearance at the Ego Bar and Lounge, where you can meet, greet and even get autographs form this southern New Jersey beauty on Saturday, April 18. Pershing will be meeting with fans from 7 to 9 p.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 p.m., but she doesn't call it a night there. After Ego, Pershing is heading straight to the Casbah nightclub, where she will be joined by DJs Jordan Williams, Paulie Day and special guest DJ Unique as she hosts The Girls of Playboy Golf Casting Call. The lucky ladies chosen at the casting call by Playboy Golf representatives will be entered into the 2009 Playboy Scramble and could even win a trip to California for the Playboy Golf Finals.

The doors for the Casbah open at 10:30 p.m., and the casting call begins at 12:30 a.m. Admission is $20 for men and free for ladies. Call 609-449-1000.

If you find yourself in Vineland on Friday, April 17, you'll find yourself torn between two very impressive musical showcases, one at the Fuel House Coffee Company and the other at Hangar 84.

If your musical tastes are fueled by raw rock 'n' roll, then you'll probably opt for Hotspur's live performance. Fresh from its stints at the South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, and the Warped Tour, the boys from Hangar 84 plan to show off tunes from their upcoming album, "You Should Know Better By Now," which is set to be released on June 23.

Hotspur plays at 7 p.m. at Hangar 84, 20 S. 6th St. in Vineland. Other bands on the roster for Friday's gig include Lights Resolve, The Volunteers, Solid State Emergency, Eye Sense Catastrophy and Long Story Short. Call 856-692-6283.

For the more mellow, wine-and-cheese-oriented crowd, the Fuel House Coffee Company is showcasing its first fine art and musical artist reception for Joel Howard. Howard will have more than 15 pieces of art on display, and he will also perform a live acoustic set for those in attendance. Other musicians set to play include Dominick Baruffi, Matthew Hyson and Jeffrey Caldwell. The show begins at 7 p.m. and admission is $8. If you'd like to partake in the wine and cheese tasting event, admission will be $15. The Fuel House is located at Bain's Deli at 636 E. Landis Ave. in Vineland. Call 856-563-1400.

For those of you in Cape May this Saturday, Natali Vineyards hosts its Blues and BBQ event with musical guest Geno White. A local fave, White has shared the stage with musicians such as Vinnie Moore, Leslie West and Carmine Appice. The event kicks off at noon and goes until 5 p.m. Admission is free. Natali Vineyards is located at 221 Delsea Drive in Cape May Court House. Call 609-465-0075.

Music buffs will also want to check out CD Exchange's annual party to celebrate National CD Store Day on Saturday. Located on Route 9 in Northfield, the music-lover's haven will feature a trivia contest, prize drawings, free hot dogs and soda, appearances by local radio DJs Marlene Aqua from Kool 98.3-FM and Mark Thompson from 102.7-FM, and live music by members of The Pedestrians at approximately 7 p.m. The store, which is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., will also offer $1 off everything in the store. Prizes include two infield tickets to a Mets at Phillies game, gift certificates to Cloud 9 Day Spa, Esthetica, Cook, Kenny's Kitchen and CD Exchange. CD Exchange will also be accepting donations for the Food Bank and Humane Society. Call 609-646-6990.

Original Music

Bogart's Books (210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714) - Friday: Tom Moran, 5 p.m., book signing with Mae Kent, author of 'Titantic: The Untold Story,' 6 p.m., Clotworthy, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Dan Barry, 7 p.m.; Sunday: Poetry On High with featured poet Bob Cook, 2 p.m.

Brain Church (129 N. High St., Millville, 856-825-4738) - Friday: The Trio with Paul Woznick, Steve Testa and Jody Janetta, light show and film, all ages, free, 7:30 p.m.

WXGN 90.5 FM's Solid Grounds Coffee Lounge (Word Of Life Christian Fellowship, 508 S. 2nd Ave., Galloway, 609-204-6855) -- Saturday: Open-mic, 7 p.m.; Eddy Mann, 8, $3.

Live Music

Barista's Coffee House (68 Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 14, Galloway, 609-568-5519) - Friday: The Michael Pedicin Quartet, 7 p.m.

Big Joe's Bar and Grill (Route 54, Buena Vista, 856-697-1475) - Thursday: Lou Costello of 92.1 FM Oldies DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Live music, 9 p.m.

Bojo's Ale House (222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011) - Thursday: Ladies Night with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.; Friday: The Bryer Band, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Dance Party with Dj Chris, 8 p.m.; Sunday: Nascar and Baseball Night; Monday: Texas Hold'Em, Happy Hour with $1 off all drinks, 4 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday: Texas Hold 'Em.

Bridgewater Pub (22 S. Laurel St., Bridgeton, 856-455-9551) - Thursday, Monday and Tuesday: Pool League Tournament and open pool tables.; Friday: Protest, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Rein, 9 p.m.

The Brown Room (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Friday: Ann Oswald Duo, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: Piano with Darin McDonald, 7:30 p.m.

Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern (101 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, 609-492-1065) - Friday: Mike Byrne, 6 p.m.; Saturday: Richard Blakes' Severe Trio, 6 p.m.

Bullshots Pizza Pub (2309 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-0055) - Saturday: Live music, changes every week, 10 p.m..

DiDonato's Bowling Center and Cocktail Lounge (1151 White Horse Pike, Hammonton, 609-561-3040) - Friday: Singer/Songwriter Showdown hosted by JAS Nature, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Ebbitt Room (Inside the Virginia Hotel, 25 Jackson St., Cape May, 609-884-5700) - Saturday and Sunday: Paul Sottile, Jr., 6:30 p.m.

Ego (Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138) - Friday: DJ Charlie Bliss, 9 p.m., 10:50 p.m., 12:20 a.m. and 2 a.m., Live rock music, 10 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and 1:10 a.m.; Saturday: Miss March 2009 Playmate Jennifer Pershing to meet and greet with fans, 7 to 9 p.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Formica Brother's Bakery (2310 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-8723) - Saturday: Bob Mower and the Cole Brothers with Frankie Formica, Jr., 7 p.m.

Formica Brother's Bakery (200 N. Tilton Road, Kensington Square Shopping Center, Northfield, 609-646-6565) - Friday: Live music, 7 p.m.

Fuel House Coffee Co. (Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-563-1400) - Thursday: Wheel's Talent Showcase, 7 p.m.; Friday: Joel Howard art and music show, 7 p.m., other artists to perform include Dominick Baruffi, Matthew Hyson and Jeffrey Caldwell, wine and cheese tasting, $8 for show, $15 for show and wine and cheese tasting.

Gypsy Bar (Borgata Casino, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Thursday: Live Thursdays with Liquid A, 10 p.m.; Friday: Monkey Bus, 9 p.m., Split Decision, 11 p.m.; Saturday: Lima Bean Riot, 9 p.m., Brian Bortnick Band, 11 p.m.; Sunday: Laura Lea Duo, 9 p.m.; Monday: GoGo Gadjet!, 9 p.m.; Tuesday: Benderz Trio, 9 p.m.; Wednesday: Interns Trio, 9 p.m.

Hangar 84 (20 S. 6th St., Vineland, 856-692-6283) - Friday: Hotspur, Lights Resolve, The Volunteers, Solid State Emergency, Eye Sense Catastrophy and Long Story Short, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Todd Rundgren and Gilgongo, 6 p.m.; Sunday: Rookie Of The Year, Jet Lag Gemini, School Boy Humor, Kieran Mullen, Walk Of Fame, The New Sabrosa and Love and Reverie, 6 p.m.

House Of Blues Restaurant and Lounge (inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700) - Friday: Technical V Duo, 10 p.m.; Saturday: The Crawdaddies, 10 p.m.

Irish Pub (164 St. James Place, Atlantic City, 609-345-9613) - Thursday: Glenn Eric, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Fran, 9 p.m.; Wednesday: Quizzo, 9 p.m.

JP Prime (206 Olde New Jersey Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-4141) - Thursday and Sunday: Frank Drake as Frank Sinatra, 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Live jazz with Lois Smith and Bill McGrady, 7 p.m.

JR's Tavern (650 New Road, Somers Point, 609-653-9853) - Thursday: Karaoke and DJ Ronnie, 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: DJ Mike, 10 p.m.; Tuesday: Trivia Night, 9 p.m.

Kelly's Corner Pub (2721 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-348-4925) - Thursday: The Frankadelics, 9:30 p.m.

Laguna Grill (1400 Ocean Ave., Brigantine, 609-266-7731) - Saturday: DJ Frannie, 9 p.m.; Monday: Revolver, 9 p.m.

Library III Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge (6605 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-645-7655) - Thursday: Patty Blee, 7 p.m.; Friday: Acoustic Fish, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Sharon Sable, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Patty Blee, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Acoustic Fish, 7 p.m.

Liquid Bar (Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000) - Friday: Live entertainment, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Teddi Fusco, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Show Time Karaoke with Michael James, 8 p.m.

Mangia by the Greens (3016 Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Township, 609-926-3900 ext. 5) - Thursday and Monday: World Tavern Poker; Friday: DJ, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.

Merighi's Savoy Inn (4940 Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-691-8051) - Friday: Mr. Greengenes, $10, 8 p.m..; Saturday: Frank Campari, 9 p.m.

Merion Inn (106 Decatur St., Cape May, 609-884-8363) - Thursday: Jazz Trio, 8:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Live piano music, 5:30 p.m.

Old Oar House Irish Pub (123 N. High St., Millville, 856-293-1200) - Thursday: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.; Friday: Danny Eyer Band, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Joe Kozak, 9 p.m.

Ram's Head Inn (White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-652-1700) - Friday and Saturday: Johnny Arnett, 5 p.m.

Ri-Ra (Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-348-8600) - Thursday: DJ Vito G, 10 p.m.; Friday: The Interns, 10 p.m.; Saturday: The Zone, 10 p.m.

Sea Oaks Golf Club (99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor, 609-296-2656) - Friday: House DJ, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Saturday Night Live with live entertainment, 9 p.m.

Sofia (9314 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-9111) - Friday: Live music, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Old World Mediterranean Dinner and Dancing with Tony Malandro and Kathleen Angela, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Live jazz with Gil Lewis, 6:30 p.m.

Steve and Cookie's (9700 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-823-1163) - Thursday: Joe and Friends, 7 p.m.; Friday: Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Joe Mancini, 7 p.m.; Sunday: Joe Mancini and Paula Jones, 7 p.m.; Monday: Madeline Sandman and Bill McGrady, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Margate Business Association 7th Annual Wine, Beer, Cheese, Choclate Tasting and Silent Auction featuring all products made in America, proceeds benefit the MBA Annual Scholarship Fund, $50, limited ticketing, purchase tickets at Steve & Cookie's or by calling 609-822-1129.

Stumpo's (Longport Boulevard, Somers Point, 609-926-9400) - Thursday: NTA Quizzo with prizes and drink specials, 8 p.m.; Friday: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke with Judy Cline, 6 p.m.; Saturday: Live rock music, changes weekly, 9 p.m.

A Touch of Italy (Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp., 609-646-1855) - Thursday: Bob and Doug, jazz, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Bob and Alex, 7p.m.

Trinity Pub (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6900) - Friday: Cailin and Christian, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Sparkles, 10 p.m.

Tomatoe's (9300 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-7535) - Thursday and Friday: DJ Steve-O, 7 p.m.; Saturday: live saxophone by Jacob, 6 p.m., House DJ, 9 p.m.; Sunday: Jazz Trio with Sharon Sable, 6 p.m.; Monday: The Odessa Brothers, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Chic, 6 p.m.; Wednesday: Tony C., 6 p.m.; DJ Steve-O, 9 p.m.

Tuckahoe Inn (Route 9, Tuckahoe, 609-390-3322) - Thursday: Johnny's Cousin Steve, 5 p.m.; Friday: Bob Campanell, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Sam & Jesse, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Bob Campanell, 5 p.m.

Tun Tavern Brewery and Restaurant (Sheraton Hotel, 2 Miss America Way, Atlantic City, 609-347-7800) - Thursday: Ladies Night with drink and appetizer specials, 9 p.m.; Friday: Live music, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Live music, 9 p.m.; Wednesday: Live Classic Rock music, 9 p.m.

Karaoke and Quizzo

Pistol Pete's Beef N' Beer Saloon and Restaurant (1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, 609-484-1000) - Thursday through Saturday and Monday: Karaoke with Frankie Showboat, 10 p.m.; Tuesday: Karaoke with Ronnie, 10 p.m.; Wednesday: Karaoke with Big Al, 10 p.m.

Planet Rose Karaoke Lounge (inside the Quarter at the Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-344-6565) - Open 7 days a week, 7 p.m.; Sunday: Happy Hour Specials, 7 to 9 p.m.

Ugly Mug (426 Washington St., Cape May, 609-884-3459) - Wednesday: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

W.L. Goodfellows and Co. (310 E. White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-652-1942) - Friday, Monday and Wednesday: Karaoke, 8 p.m.

DJs and Dancing

32 Degrees Luxe Lounge (inside the Quarter, Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700) - Thursday: Antidote Party with DJ Ronnie D, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Rico, 10 p.m.; Saturday: VIP After Hours Party with DJ Jason E, 11 p.m.

A Dam Good Sports Bar (The Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-347-7770) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday: House DJ, 10 p.m.; Sunday through Friday: $5 40 ounce beers and $8 bottles of wine.

Atlantic City Bar and Grill (1219 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-348-8080) - Wednesday: DJ Hooks, 9 p.m.

Ballyhoos (Cape May Grand Hotel, Beach and Philadelphia avenues, 609-884-5611 ext. 4) - Friday and Saturday: DJ, 9 p.m.

Bernardi's Restaurant and Lounge (140 E. Wheat Road, Vineland 856-696-1461) - Thursday: Karaoke with DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.; Friday: DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Oldies Night with DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.

Blue Marlin (200 S. Pitney Road, Galloway Township, 609-748-5000) - Thursday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.

Boogie Nights (inside Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, 800-336-6378) - Friday and Saturday: Boogie Nights 70's and 80's Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Bulldog's Bar and Grill (743 White Horse Pike, Cologne, 609-965-4433) - Friday: DJ Dance Party hosted by J2 Productions, 10 p.m.; Sunday: World Tavern Poker, free to play, 7 and 10 p.m.

Casbah Night Club (Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138) - Friday: DJ Jordan Williams, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: Miss March 2009 Playmate Jennifer Pershing hosts The Girls of Playboy Golf Casting Call with DJ Jordan Williams and DJ Paulie Day with special guest DJ Unique, ladies admitted free, men admitted for $20, 10:30 p.m.

Chickie's and Pete's (6055 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-272-1930) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party; Quizzo, 9 p.m.

Club Worship (inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700) - Saturday: Savage Men Male Revue, women only, $35 general admission, $45 VIP, 9 p.m.

Cuba Libre (Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700) - Thursday: Late Night Latin Happy Hour with free admission, 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Late Night Latin Floorshow, 10 p.m.

DiOrio's Circle Caf� (MacArthur Boulevard, Somers Point, 609-927-6111) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Firewaters (Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-344-6699) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.

Foundation Room (inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700) - Friday: DJ Pauly Day, 9 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Redline, 9 p.m.

Game On (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6800) - Friday: Patron XO Bunny Party with DJ Lit and DJ Sonatra, $500 grand prize for sexiest bunny costume, $5 XO Drinks, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Juan Pablo's (3801 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-6500) - Saturday: DJ Jimmy Jay, 9 p.m.

L.A.'s (Route 72, Manahawkin, 609-978-6565) - Wednesday: DJ Mikey Mac, 9 p.m.

Mixx(Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Saturday: DJ Rizz, 10 p.m.

mur.mur (Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Friday: DJ Eli Escobar, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Chachi with guest DJ and host Nick Cannon, 10 p.m.; Monday: mur.mur Monday with music by Jesse Marco, 10 p.m.

The Pool (Harrah's Resort, 609-441-5165) - Friday: The Pool After Dark with live DJ, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Smooth, 10 p.m.; Wednesday: SINDUSTRY Night, 10 p.m.

Providence (Inside the Quarter in the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800) - Thursday: DJ Redline, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Kiss and DJ Class, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Spinbad and Jason Smith, 10 p.m.

Sonsie (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6300) - Saturday: New York DJ, 10 p.m.

Testa's Good Guys Pub (5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Mays Landing, 609-625-1926) - Friday: DJ Dance Party with DJ Sonny, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Dance Party with DJ Joe, 10 p.m.

Toad Fish Bar & Grill (222 Bridgeton-Fairton Road, Bridgeton, 856-455-1300) - Friday: DJ Greg Fink, 9:30 p.m.

Towne Tavern (694 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton, 856-455-3474) - Saturday: Live DJ and Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Whiskey Grille (20 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Atlantic City, 609-345-3290) - Monday: In The Biz nights with Happy Hour drink specials, live DJ, 10 p.m.

Xhibition Bar (inside Harrah's Casino, 800-242-7724) - Saturday: House DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

The Top 5 Places to Party This Week

Merighi's Savoy Inn in Vineland

Be a part of something this weekend that will make your friends green with envy ... unless you decide to be a good pal and bring them along. Either way, you'll be sure to have a blast with the one and only Mr. Greengenes as he brings the party to Merighi's in Vineland on Friday at 8 p.m. Admission is only $10. Call 856-691-8051.

Ri-Ra Irish Pub in Atlantic City

Are you an intern, or were you once an intern and felt underappreciated? On Friday, you can share the spotlight with The Interns, a group truly admired and adored by southern New Jersey nightlifers. This band lifts the negative or belittling connotation of the word "intern" and instead embodies rock 'n' roll and a real good time. Call 609-348-8600.

Eden Lounge in Atlantic City

Take a walk down the Sunset Strip this weekend, but do it inside Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City - not Beverly Hills. On Friday at the Eden Lounge, you can catch the Juliano Brothers at 8 p.m., followed by Sunset Strip at midnight. Call 609-441-5165.

The Wave in Atlantic City

The phrase "back in the day" might make some people feel old or dated, but inside The Wave at Trump Marina, it only makes people feel alive, young and vibrant. DJ Jim Stritch plays only the best "oldies" dance music during his Back In The Day Dance Party, which happens each and every Friday at 9 p.m. Call 609-441-8511.

House of Blues Restaurant

in Atlantic City

The main stage at HOB isn't the only place to find great rock 'n' roll. The HOB Restaurant and Lounge also hosts great live acts every weekend. On Friday, the Technical V Duo, a group that has made its name in the southern New Jersey area, will impress. Saturday is all about The Crawdaddies, who are sure to rock the HOB lounge to the fullest. Both acts go on at 10 p.m. Call 800-522-4700.