The weather's getting hot, and so is the competition inside the Tropicana Casino and Resort on Friday, May 15, in Atlantic City. It's not just spicy wings that'll get things cooking; it also has to do with more than 30 Hooters Girls striving to become Miss Attila Wings - pretty much the ultimate Hooters babe.

Friday marks the Annual Hooters Regional Swimsuit Pageant featuring Hooters girls from Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and even Rhode Island, all coming together in Atlantic City. Each girl represents her hometown restaurant, and they are all in the running for the big prize: Miss Attila Wings becomes eligible to compete in June's 13th Annual International Swimsuit Pageant in Florida. She will also receive a cash prize and a photo-shoot opportunity for the 2010 Hooters Calendar. These fine finalists gracing the Tropicana Showroom on Friday were selected from more than 100 Hooters girls, have won local swimsuit competitions and have been featured in the 2009 Hooters Calendar and Hooters Magazine, so you know the competition will be fierce and the looks will be fiery.

And it's not just the girls in the competition that will spark your interest; this gig is teaming with local hot shots and is even being hosted by the original Hooters girl, Lynne Austin. The judges for this event include TV-40 sports reporter Pete Thompson, JoJo, morning show host of WJSE 102.7-FM's "Morning Edge," Chuck Darrow, entertainment reporter for the Philadelphia Daily News, Raymond Tyler, columnist for Atlantic City Weekly and radio host on WTTH, and The Press of Atlantic City's Scott Cronick, editor of At The Shore and frequent guest of WJSE's "Morning Edge."

The pageant happens at 9 p.m. with tickets selling for $5. To make this event even sweeter, all ticket sales will be donated to the Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer Memorial and mobile mammography unit, which benefits the greater Atlantic County region. And, if you get to the Trop early, swing by Hooters for a quick bite as well as a Hooters girls' meet-and-greet. The contestants will be waiting for friends and fans before the big pageant at 8 p.m. For details, call the Tropicana Casino and Resort at 609-340-4000.

Also on the hot list this Friday is the Somers Point Jazz Society Spring Concert, featuring one of the finest jazz musicians yet to grace southern New Jersey, Conrad Herwig and his quartet.

Herwig is known throughout the jazz world as one of the finest trombone players of his time. The New Yorker has recorded 19 albums, and his latest release, "The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter," was nominated for a Grammy. Herwig has also enjoyed musical success as a member of other jazz ensembles, including The Joe Henderson Sextet, Horace Silver Octet, Tom Harrell's Septet and Big Band, and The Joe Lovano Nonet. You may have also heard of Herwig from playing with and performing on records for artists such as Eddie Palmieri, the Afro-Caribbean Jazz Octet, The Mingus Big Band and several others.

But this Friday, Herwig and his quartet are all southern New Jersey's as they perform live at Gregory's Restaurant, 900 Shore Road in Somers Point. The Conrad Herwig Quartet, which also includes Bill O'Connell, Chris Brown and Kenny Davis, are scheduled to play two 50-minute sets, one at 9 p.m. and the other at 10:30 p.m. Admission to this event is $20 for regular guests and $10 for Somers Point Jazz Society members. This event offers limited seating, so it is recommended that you buy your tickets in advance by calling 609-457-7892 or go to www.spjazz.org.

Original Music

Abundant Life (44 Route 50, Seaville, 609-624-3377) - Friday: Red Line Youth Ministries presents 2009 Battle Of The Bands to benefit scholarships for local students in association with The Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary, bands include Kronicles, 123 Draw, Destined, Long Story Short, In Plain View, August in Alaska, Red Line and Fell Through The Sky, 7 to 11 p.m.

Bogart's Books (210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714) - Friday: Tom Moran, 5 p.m., book signing with Beth Dunn, author of 'Social Climbers,' and handcrafted jewelry by Courtney Elsie, 6 p.m., Dan Barry, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Kids' Musical Adventures with the Singing Pirate, 1 to 2 p.m., Adelante with J. Jody Janetta, 7 p.m.; Sunday: Poetry On High with featured poet Chris Ney, 2 to 5 p.m.

Brain Church (129 N. High St., Millville, 856-825-4738) - Friday: Live music by Ryan Quinn and Robert Price, 7 p.m.

Brenner's Brew (21 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, 856-451-5885) - Saturday: Book signing and reading with Kelly Varesio, author of 'Insperatus,' 12:30 p.m., Twelve Gauge Productions presents Indie Night with McRad, Overstand, The Hardway, The Cock Blocks, Tit Patrol, Bob's Hemophiliac and Hopscotch Injury, $10, 6:30 p.m.

Le Grand Fromage (25 Gordon's Alley, Atlantic City, 609-) - Saturday: Corner Store Espionage, Juggernaut Drunk and For Alderaan, $5 cover, $15 beer special, 9 p.m.

Sherlock's Books and Caf� (45 S. New York Road, Galloway Township, 609-338-8766) - Saturday: Live music by Adelante and J. Jody Janetta, 1 p.m.

WXGN 90.5 FM's Solid Grounds Coffee Lounge (Word of Life Christian Fellowship, 508 Second Ave., Galloway Township, 609-204-6855) - Saturday: Oh! Constantine, $5, 6:30 p.m.

Live Music

Annata Wine Bar (216 Bellevue Ave., Hammonton, 609-704-9797) - Thursday: Beth Tinnon, 5:30 p.m.; Friday: Hammonton Car Show with dance party by DJ Joe '2Cool' Collari from 92.1 FM, 9 p.m.

Bacchanal (Caesars Atlantic City, 609-348-4411) - Friday and Saturday: Michael Kraft Trio, 6 p.m.

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

Bayshore Inn (3832 Bayshore Ave., North Cape May, 609-886-2200) - Friday: Happy Hour with The Boys In The Band, 5 p.m., The Undecided, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Ravioli Shanker, 9:30 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.

Blue Martini (Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000) - Friday: DJ Danski 10 p.m.; Saturday: Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns, 7 p.m., DJ Filter with Blue Martini Dancers, 11 p.m.

The Boiler Room (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Friday: Geno White, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Top Heat, 9 p.m.

Bojo's Ale House (222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011) - Thursday: Ladies Night with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.; Friday: Red House, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Sing-A-Long with Charlie Maines, 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 and Saturday: Live rock music, 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.

Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern (101 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, 609-492-1065) - Friday: Dennis Linde, 6 p.m.; Saturday: Richard Blake Trio, 8 p.m.

Bullshots Pizza Pub (2309 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-0055) - Saturday: Live music, changes every week, 10 p.m.; Sunday: Latin Night with Corona and margarita specials, discounted tequila shots and Latin dance music; Wednesday: Service Appreciation Night, $1 off beers and $2 off specialty drinks and cocktails.; Mondays through Thursday: $1 pizza slices and 25 cent wings, 9 p.m.

Cabanas Beach Bar and Grill (Beach and Decatur avenues, Cape May, 609-884-4800) - Saturday: Original music event with Corrado and The Q, 9 p.m.

Caffrey's Tavern Steakhouse (440 Route 9 South, Forked River, 609-693-6613) - Thursday: Psycho Daisy, 9 p.m.; Friday: From Jersey With Love, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Big Baby Ernie, 9 p.m.

Carney's (411 Beach Drive, Cape May, 609-884-4424) - Friday: LeCompt, 9 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.

Eden Lounge (Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City, 609-441-5165) - Thursday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Keith Lewis and The Shift, 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Keith Lewis and The Shift, 8 p.m., Animal House, midnight; Sunday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m.; Monday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Big Al's Karaoke Dance Party, 8 p.m.; Tuesday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m. The X-Clusive, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Jeremiah Hunter Band, 8 p.m.

Ego (Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138) - Friday and Saturday: 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.

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.

Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern (Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville, 609-652-0544) - Friday: Don Ellsworth, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: Mayfest with The Pickles from noon to 4 p.m., Tom Pancetti from 7 to 11 p.m.

Fuel House Coffee Co. (Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-563-1400) - Thursday: 90's Cover Night, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Luminous, 7 p.m.

Goodnight Irene's (2708 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 866-493-5281) - Friday, Saturday and Wednesday: Live rock music, 8:30 p.m.

Gregory's Restaurant (900 Shore Road, Somers Point, 609-927-6665) - Friday: Somers Point Jazz Society Spring Concert featuring the Conrad Herwig Quartet, $20 general admission, $10 for Somers Point Jazz Society members, limited seating, call 609-457-7892 for advance ticket sales, two sets at 9 and 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Ralph, 10 p.m.; Wednesday: Karaoke with Troy, 9 p.m.

Gypsy Bar (Borgata Casino, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Thursday: Live Thursdays with Liquid A, 10 p.m.; Friday: Sub G, 9 p.m., Rockets, 11 p.m.; Saturday: Brian Bortnick Band, 9 p.m., Temporary Grace, 11 p.m.; Sunday: 3 Speed, 9 p.m.; Monday: Laura Lea Duo, 9 p.m.; Tuesday: Star 69, 9 p.m.; Wednesady: Joe Bachman Band, 9 p.m.

Hangar 84 (20 S. 6th St., Vineland, 856-692-6283) - Friday: The Ataris, Pull The Pin, Argyle Gargoyle, Crucial Dudes, Troubador, One Good Reason, 6 p.m.; Saturday: Ambush, JC Satellite, Black Cat Bones, Bone Devil, Reservoir Dogs, 11 p.m.; Monday: Amber Pacific, Houston Calls, Farewell, Fight Fair, Forgotten Fall, 6 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.

Jack's Place (3601 Ocean Drive, Avalon, 609-967-5001) - Wednesday: DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Joe Pop's Shore Bar (2002 Long Beach Blvd., Beach Haven, 609-494-0558) - Friday: Local Appreciation Night with The Pickles and Ted Hammock, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Twelve:01, 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: Quizzo and Karaoke and DJ Ronnie, 9 p.m.; Friday: DJ Sparkles, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Free pool, noon to 5 p.m., DJ Joey, 10 p.m.; Sunday: Free pool, noon to 5 p.m.; Monday: World Tavern Poker, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Pool League; Wednesday: DJ Joey, 10 p.m.

Keenan's Irish Pub (113 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, 609-729-3344) - Friday: Double Trouble, 6 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Teek, 8 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.

The Looking Glass Caf� (16 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-1666) - Wednesday: live music, 6 p.m.

Ma France Creperie (506 9th Street, Ocean City, 609-399-9955) - Friday: Music night, 6 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: Friday Night Flashback in the Savoy Bistro with DJ Nicky G spinning all your favorite hits from the 50's, 60's and 70's, no cover, reservations suggested, 9 p.m. to midnight; Saturday: Live music, 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.

Mountain Bar (Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000) - Friday: DJ, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Sports TV, 2 p.m., Bigg Romeo, 5 p.m., Juicey, 10 p.m.

Ocean Drive (Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-1000) - Friday: Quizzo Beef and Beef with prizes and live music by Lost In Paris, $15, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Burnt Sienna, 9 p.m.

Old Oar House Irish Pub (123 N. High St., Millville, 856-293-1200) - Friday: Danny Eyer Band, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Live rock music, 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: Technical V, 10 p.m.; Saturday: The Nudies, 10 p.m.

Sea Oaks Golf Club (99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Township, 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.

Springfield Inn (43rd Street and Pleasure Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-4951) - Sunday: Standing Room, 9 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: Joe and Friends, 7 p.m.

Surf City Hotel (8th Street and Long Beach Island Boulevard, Surf City, 609-494-7281) - Friday: David Weber, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Half Brothers, 8 p.m.

Tango's Lounge (inside The Quarter at the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-340-4000) - Thursday: Angela Seeger, 7 p.m.; Friday: Angela Seeger, 7 p.m., Beth Tinnon, 11 p.m.; Saturday: Beth Tinnon, 3 p.m., Angela Seeger, 7 p.m., Melissa Marshall, 11 p.m.; Sunday: Angela Seeger, 7 p.m.; Monday: Beth Tinnon, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Cindy and Johnny, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Angela Seeger, 7 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.

Tre Figlio Restaurant (500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona, 609-965-3303) - Friday and Saturday: Live piano player, 7 p.m.

Trinity Pub (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6900) - Friday: Live music, 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: Back Bay Duo, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Bob Campanell, 5 p.m.

Tun Tavern Brewery and Restaurant (Sheraton Hotel, 2 Convention Blvd., 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.

The Wave (Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-8511) - Friday: Back In The Day Party with DJ Jim Stritch, 9 p.m., Saturday: Pulse and DJ Jim Stritch, 10 p.m.

The Windrift (80th Street and the beach, Avalon, 609-368-5175) - Friday: Darin McDonald in the Piano Bar, 6 p.m., Stellar Mojo, 5 p.m., BLT Band and DJ Radar, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Bobby D'Amore in the Piano Bar, 6 p.m., BLT Band and DJ Jeff Walden, 9 p.m., Jackie Major, 10 p.m.; Tuesday: Stellar Mojo and DJ Tom, 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.

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: Saturday: The Girls of Playboy Golf Casting Call, noon to 3 p.m., DJ Jordan Williams and DJ Pauly Day with special guest DJ Sojo, 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.

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

Game On (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6800) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

mixx (Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Saturday: Borgata Nightlife Dance Team, B-Luscious, Debut Party hosted by Lance Bass, 10 p.m.

mur.mur (Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Friday: DJ Eli Escobar, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Jesse Marco, 10 p.m.; Monday: mur.mur Mondays with music by PS-1, 10 p.m.

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

Providence (Inside the Quarter in the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Parties, 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

mixx in Atlantic City

The Borgata is always coming up with new and exciting ways to stimulate your nightlife experience in Atlantic City, and on Saturday it is launching its latest project: B-Luscious, the Borgata Nightlife Dance Team. B-Luscious is the first Borgata dance team, and it is celebrating with a party at mixx hosted by ex-N*SYNCer and dance enthusiast Lance Bass, left. Join in on the party and learn a few new moves. The fun starts at 10 p.m. Call 609-317-1000 for more info.

DiDonato's in Hammonton

This Friday marks the last Singer/Songwriter Showdown at DiDonato's Bowling Center, so make it a memorable one and come out to show your support for the local artists who gave it their all each and every week. As always, none other than JAS Nature hosts the Singer/Songwriter Showdown. The fun begins at 8:30 p.m. And don't forget to be your own singer/songwriter on Saturdays at DiDonato's with its weekly karaoke event at 9 p.m. Call 609-561-3040.

Fred and Ethel's in Smithville

Mayfest invades Smithville this weekend, and Fred and Ethel's is joining in on the celebration with nonstop music. On Friday you can enjoy Don Ellsworth, who performs at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday have identical bills that look a little something like this: The Pickles from noon to 4 p.m. followed by Tom Pancetti from 7 to 11 p.m. Can you handle it? Only one way to find out! Visit Fred and Ethel's this weekend for Mayfest and call them at 609-652-0544 for any additional info.

Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City

Beef. Beer. Quizzo. Prizes. Live music. If you aren't sold yet, just listen to the details. On Friday at The Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City is the Quizzo Beef and Beer event to ring in the beginning of the summer season. Play Quizzo, enjoy some great food and drinks, get the chance to win a variety of prizes and enjoy the sounds of Lost In Paris. With an entrance fee of only $15, how can you lose? Friday's fun starts at 7 p.m. Catch Burnt Sienna on Saturday at The Ocean Drive at 9 p.m. Call 609-263-1000.

Joe Pop's in Long Beach Island

Every summer, sunbathing tourists ambush us local southern New Jersey natives. Before the swarm, Joe Pop's wants you to enjoy YOUR shore, and this Friday is Local Appreciation Night with live music by The Pickles and Ted Hammock. Catch all the great live music at 9 p.m. It's all for you! Call 609-494-0558 for more info.