Car cruise in Smithville
What Is It: Fifty to 60 enthusiasts of Cor-vettes and other spectacular vehicles from days gone by will come today to Historic Smithville and Village Green to enjoy others' company and show off their rides.
What To Expect: Observers look at cars driven by the participants, or show off one of their own.
Event Info: The cruise takes place 5 to 8 tonight in Historic Smithville, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township. Admission is free for spectators. For more information, call 609-748-8999 or visit colonialinnsmithville.com or
Female 'The Odd Couple' in O.C.
What Is It: This 1985 update of Neil Simon's original "The Odd Couple" will be performed on Friday and Saturday night from tonight through Oct. 13 at the Ocean City Repertory Theater, 813 Asbury Ave., Ocean City.
What To Expect: "The Odd Couple" follows the newly single, neat-freak Florence Unger (Sharon Spitz) as she moves in with her good friend, the untidy, Olive Madison (Flossi Micciolo). Joined by their group of Trivial Pursuit playing friends, Unger and Madison survive three weeks as the most mismatched roommates of all time.
Event Info: Performances take place at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 13 at the theater. Admission is $15 per person. For more information, call 609-457-6686 or www.ocrep.org
Southside Johnny at Tropicana
Who Are They: Emerging from the legendary Asbury Park rock 'n' roll scene of the 1970s, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes gained attention in the wake of Bruce Springsteen's 1980s success. They perform tonight at the Tropicana Casino and Resort.
What To Expect: Often referred to as the "world's greatest bar band," the sound of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes is a combination of blues, R&B and rock 'n' roll complete with horns. Southside Johnny performed a concert last month on Long Island, N.Y. His setlist included the songs "I Don't Want To Go Home," "Love On the Wrong Side of Town," "One More Night To Rock" and "Broke Down Piece of Man."
Event Info: The show starts at 9 tonight in the Showroom at the Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City. Tickets, priced at $20, are available at the Tropicana box office, Ticketmaster and pressofatlanticcity.com/tickets
Italian festival in Wildwood
What Is It: The seventh annual Wildwoods Olde Time Italian Festival takes place today and Saturday in Fox Park, located on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery avenues, across from the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood.
What To Expect: Contest, crafts, rides, games for the little ones, authentic Italian cuisine and continuous live entertainment comprise the free two-day festival. Visitors can take in the traditional smells and tastes of an Italian market, plus Italian-made goods, crafts and merchandise as vendors of all kinds fill Fox Park, including those selling Italian dishes like sausage and peppers, chicken cutlets, clams and spaghetti and more.
Event Info: The Olde Time Italian Festival kicks off at 5 p.m. today with the Procession of Saints Mass, and festivities continue until midnight. The featured music today will be Tre Bella from 8 to
9 p.m. and Vito Piccone & The Elegants from 9 to 10 p.m. Saturday's festivities start at noon with music from the John Walters Band, Kenny Jeremiah, Bittersweet and Just in Time. The Pasta Fagioli contest starts at 4 p.m., followed by a grape stomping contest. For additional information, visit sonsofitalywildwood.org.
Casinos
Kozak the Magician, Tropicana, Comedy Stop, 6:30 p.m., dinner seating 5:30 p.m., $20 show only ($10 ages 11 and younger); $30 dinner and show, mature PG-14 material. 609-348-0920.
Divas Do AC, Resorts Casino Hotel, Screening Room, 10 p.m. $25. 800-322-SHOW.
Legends in Concert, Bally's, Palace Theater, 8 p.m. $32.50. 609-340-2709.
The Price is Right - hosted by Jerry Springer, Harrah's, 8 p.m. $27 and $37. 800-2-HARRAH.
The Temptations, Borgata, Event Center, 9 p.m. $39.50, $45. 609-677-1000.
Joe, Showboat, House of Blues, 8 p.m. $30, $40, $50. 800-736-1420.
Bellator Fighting Champion-ships, Caesars, Circus Maximus Theater, 6:30 p.m. $45, $85, $125, $150. 800-677-SHOW.
Comedy
Mark Riccadonna, Bob Seibel, Manny Oliveira, Tropicana Comedy Stop, The Quarter, must be 18 or older,
9 p.m., $27; 11:15 p.m. $25.
Nature
Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, guided birding and nature walk, 8 to 10 a.m., starting at visitor center, off Route 9 in Oceanville, Galloway Township. 609-652-1665, ext. 21.
N.J. Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory, Research & Education Center, 600 Route 47, Middle Township, and Northwood Center on Lily Lake, Cape May Point, Cape May Hawkwatch, dawn to dusk, Cape May Point State Park platform, free; Avalon Seawatch,
7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Seventh Street and ocean, Avalon, free; hawk I.D. mini-workshops, 10:30 a.m., and monarch tagging demonstrations, 2 p.m. Hawkwatch Platform, Cape May Point State Park, free; birding trips, $10 show and go: Higbee Beach WMA, 7 a.m., at lot, west end of New England Road, south of canal; Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge, 5:30 p.m., meet at lot, Sunset Boulevard. 609-861-0700.
Events
"Endangered Orangutans and Disappearing Rain Forest in Borneo," free lecture by orangutan expert Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Richard Stockton College, Campus Center Theatre, main campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, reception to follow.
"Headliners" current events discussions, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Richard Stockton College, Campus Center lounge, top floor, main campus off Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, open to community. email servicelearning@
Ladies Comedy Night, 9 p.m., all-female lineup, benefits Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign, Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Road, Somers Point, seating 8 p.m., national headliners and local showcase, $15 advance, $20 door. acROCKsolid.com
Theater
"Steel Magnolias," 8 p.m., Surflight Theatre, Engleside and Beach avenues, Beach Haven, $36-$54. 609-492-9477 or surflight.org
"Time Stands Still," drama,
8 p.m., Cape May Stage, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, Cape May, $35 adults, $15 half-price senior night, $15 students. 609-884-1341 or capemaystage.org
"It Pays to Advertise," comedy, 8 p.m., East Lynne Theater Company, First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May, $30 adults, $25 seniors, $15 students, free age 12 and younger, after show Q&A with the cast. 609-884-5898 or
Nightlife
Atlantic Club Casino Hotel, 3400 Pacific Ave.: The Dizzy Dolphin, 609-340-4636 - Flip N' Mickey's, 9 p.m.
Bally's Atlantic City, Park Place and Boardwalk: Blue Martini, 609-340-2000 - DJ Nick D,
11 p.m.; Harry's Oyster Bar & Seafood, 609-340-2000 - Live music, 7 p.m.; The Mountain Bar, 609-340-2000 - DJ Kyle Sweeny, 9 p.m.; Shorty the Sheriff and the Vixens, 10 p.m.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa,
1 Borgata Way: Gypsy Bar, 609-317-1000 - Big Bang Baby,
7 p.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 11 p.m.; MIXX, 609-317-1000 - ATB,
10 p.m.; mur.mur, 609-317-1000 - Eli Escobar, 10 p.m.
Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave.: Dusk, 609-345-3875 - DJ Royale, 10 p.m.; Mia, 609-348-4411 - DJ Lu'AP, 10 p.m.; Toga Bar, 609-348-4411 - VJ Bizz and Toga Dancers, 10 p.m.
Golden Nugget, Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard: Live Bar, 800-777-8477 - House DJ, 10 p.m.; Rush Lounge, 800-777-8477 - DC Duo, 6 p.m.; Dane Anthony, 10 p.m.; The Deck, 800-777-8477 - Sleeveless Hearts, 7 p.m.
Harrah's Resort, 777 Harrah's Blvd.: Eden Lounge, 609-441-5165 - Brian and the Jerks, 8:15 p.m., Element K, midnight; The Pool After Dark, 609-441-5165 - DJ Vito G, 10 p.m.; Xhibition Bar, 800-242-7724 - DJ Vida Ventura, 11:30 p.m.
Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk: 25 Hours, 800-336-6378 - Blanche, 4 p.m.; Live band, 10 p.m.; Whiskey Bar, 800-336-6378 - Jeff & Tamara, 9 p.m.; ProBar, 800-336-6378 - Music Videos, 8 p.m.; DJ Zathan, 10 p.m.; Gogo Boys,
11 p.m.
Revel, 500 Boardwalk: The Social, 609-572-6488 - Ivan Kane's Royal Jelly Burlesque Nightclub, 609-225-9898 - DJs, Classic Burlesque 11:30 p.m. and 1 a.m.; Rock 'n Roll Burlesque 2 a.m.; HQ, 855-348-0500 - Dada Life, 10 p.m.
Showboat Casino-Hotel, 801 Boardwalk: House of Blues Party Pit, 609-343-4000 - DJ Sonatra, 9 p.m.; Garden State Radio and Dancers, 10 p.m.
Tropicana Casino and Resort, 2831 Boardwalk: Anthem,
609-576-5206 - DJ Luap and DJ B Easy, 10 p.m.; Boogie Nights, 888-940-7080 - Bell Bottoms Night - wear bell bottoms and get in free before
11 p.m.; Providence, The Quarter, 609-345-7800 - Rick Wonder, 10 p.m.; Pink House - Jonathan Peters, 2 a.m.; Red Square, The Quarter, 609-344-9100 - Siberian Night with
DJ Sean M., 11 p.m.; Rumba Lounge, The Quarter, 609-340-4000 - Dancers and DJs,
10 p.m.; Cuba Libre, The Quarter, 609-348-6700 - Late Night Latin Floorshow, 11 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and midnight; Firewaters, 609-344-6699 - DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.; Tango's Lounge, 609-345-7800 - Faith, 7 p.m.; DJ Ralph D'Amelio,
11 p.m.; Planet Rose Karaoke Lounge, The Quarter, 609-344-6565 - Karaoke, 8 p.m.
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue: Ego, 609-449-5138 - Almost Angels & DJ, 10 p.m.; Casbah, 609-449-5138 - DJ Mazz & DJ Jason E, 10 p.m.
Absecon
W.L.Goodfellows and Co.,
310 E. White Horse Pike, 609-652-1942 - Karaoke, 8 p.m.
Atlantic City
C5 At The Chelsea, Chelsea Hotel, 111 S. Chelsea Ave.,
609-652-1942 - Dr. Nnadi M.D, 10 p.m.
Chelsea Prime, Chelsea Hotel, 111 S. Chelsea Ave., 609-652-1942 - Supper Club performances, 7 and 9 p.m.
Avalon
The Princeton, 2008 Dune Drive, 215-725-8681 - DJ,
9 p.m.
The Windrift, 80th Street and the beach, 609-368-5175 - Mike LaGuardia, 7 p.m.; BLT Band, 9:30 p.m.; DJ Radar and DJ Jeff Walden.
Bridgeton
The Bridgewater Pub, 22 S. Laurel St., 856-455-9551 - DJs, 9 p.m.
Cape May
Boiler Room, Congress Hall, 200 Congress Place, 609-884-8421 - Third Degree Band with Margie Staples.
Hemingway's, Cape May Grand Hotel, Beach and Philadelphia avenues, 609-884-5611 - DJ, 9 p.m.
The Rusty Nail, Beach Shack 205 Beach Ave., 609-884-0017 - Carl Behrens, 4:30 p.m.; Third Degree, Margie Staples, 9 p.m.
Mad Batter, 19 Jackson St., 609-884-5970 - Geno White Duo, 7 p.m.
The Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St. at Columbia Ave., 609-884-8363 - Lisa Tee, Matt Hayden, 5:30 p.m.
The Pilot House, 142 Decatur St., on the Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-3449 - Open mic hosted by Barry,
8 p.m.
The Ugly Mug, 462 Washington St., 609-884-3459 - Live music, 9 p.m.
Corbin City
Buck Tavern, 621 New Jersey 50, 609-628-3117 - Spencer Belz, 6 p.m.
Galloway Township
Bulldog's Bar and Grill, 743 White Horse Pike, 609-965-4433 - DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.
Assaggio!, 500 W. White Horse Pike, 609-965-3303 - Live piano music, 7 p.m.
Hammonton
DiDonato's Bowling Center and Cocktail Lounge, 1151 White Horse Pike, 609-561-3040 - Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.
Long Beach Island
Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern, Beach Haven, 101 N. Bay Ave., 609-492-1065 - Chowderfest Weekend - Ridgemont High.
Nardi's Tavern, 118th Street and The Boulevard, Haven Beach, 609-492-9538 - Elvis Show, 5 p.m.
Margate
Sofia, 9314 Amherst Ave., 609-822-9111 - Live music and piano, 7 p.m.
Steve and Cookie's By the Bay, Amherst Ave., 609-823-1163 - Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.
Mays Landing
The Dockside Grille, The Inn at Sugar Hill, 5704 Mays Landing Road, 609-625-2226 - Music-ians Rock The Dock, 6 p.m.
Testa's Good Guys Pub, 5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, 609-625-1926 - DJ dance party, 10 p.m.
Millville
Bogart's Books, 210 N. High St., 856-327-3714 - Original Sounds of ANJ, 7 p.m.
Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. High St., 856-293-1200 - Steamboat Annie, 9 p.m.
Something Sweet, 206 N. High St., 856-765-3819 - Bill Gatier and Friends, 7 p.m.
North Wildwood
Flip Flopz Beach Bar and Grill, 300 Olde New Jersey Ave., 609-522-3350 - DJ entertainment, 9 p.m.
Somers Point
Philippe Chin Bistro, 800 Bay Ave., 609-926-3500 - jazz with Shawn Ashley, 8 p.m.
Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Road, 609-927-2759 - Jack & Yvonne, 7 p.m.; Pointe Blank Comedy Night benefit for American Cancer Society and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, seating 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.
Upper Township
Yesterday's Tavern, 316 Roosevelt Blvd., 609-390-1757 - Live music, 9:30 p.m.
Vineland
Luna's Outdoor Grill at Merighi's Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Ave., 856-691-8051 - Live entertainment, 8 p.m.
Wildwood
Dog Tooth Bar and Grill, 100 E. Taylor Ave., 609-522-8383 - Name the Tune, 9 p.m.
