Happening down the Shore

Little Miss Ocean City Pageant Aug. 15 Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk. Young pageant hopefuls from Ocean City vie for the 2014 Miss Ocean City title. Starts at 7 p.m. Information: www.oceancityvacation.com

Vareki Cirque De Solel Aug. 20-24, Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Discover the world of Vareki during this breath-taking performance of dance and circus stunts. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Information: www.boardwalkhall.com

Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash Aug. 15-17 Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Sink in the ink during this three-day festival featuring tattoo artists from all over the nation. Starts at 12 p.m. Information: www.wildwoodtattoobeachbash.com

11th Annual Tri the Wildwoods Triathlon and 5k Wild Child Dash Aug. 16 Beginning at 15th and the Beach, North Wildwood. Place your athletic abilities to the test during this running and swimming event. Starts at7:30 a.m. Information: northwildwood.com

Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light Open House Aug. 20 US Coast Guard Building, 6th and Bayview, Barnegat Light. Take the day touring the Coast Guard Station while you learn about boats and marine life. Starts at 10 a.m. Information: www.barnegat.net

Dionne Warwick Aug. 15 Revel Hotel and Casino, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Five-time Grammy award winner, Dionne Warwick, performs her set live for a night of pop music. Starts at 8 p.m. Information: www.revelresorts.com

Separate Ways Aug. 16 Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue, Sea Isle City. Jam out to this Journey tribute band as they perform hits like "Any Way You Want It", "Don't Stop Believing", and tons more. Starts at 8 p.m. Information: www.visitsicnj.com

O'Dessa Klezmer Band Aug. 16 Rotary Park, Lyle Lane, Cape May. Swing your partner round and round during a live performance of traditional Eastern European music. Starts at 8 p.m. Information: www.capemay.com

Ocean City POPS Orchestra: Atlantic City Brass Band Aug. 19, Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace, Ocean City. Enjoy a live performance of this local New Jersey ensemble. Starts at 8 p.m. Information: www.oceancityvacation.com

Jimmy and the Parrots Aug. 21 Waterfront Park, 10th Street and Shore Avenue, Shipbottom. Escape to Margaritaville and enjoy the island tunes of this Jimmy Buffet tribute band. Starts at 7 p.m. Information: www.shipbottom.org

ESA/South Jersey District Surfing Contest #6 Aug. 16 7th Street Beach, Ocean City. The sixth leg of this surfing tournament hits the waves of Ocean City, New Jersey. Starts at 7 a.m. Information: snj.surfesa.org

The Magic of Chad Juros, Aug. 18 Egg Harbor Township, 1 Swift Avenue, Egg Harbor Township. The final installment of Monday Madness takes place as Chad Juros tricks the audience with live magic tricks. Starts at 11 a.m. Information: www.atlanticlibrary.org

Sleeping Beauty Aug. 16 Celebrity Theater at the Claridge Hotel, Boardwalk and Park Place, Atlantic City. Atlantic City Ballet produces a theatrical performance about the 1959 Disney classic. Starts at 2 p.m. Information: www.claridge.com

United Way of Cape May County Rubber Duck Regatta Aug. 17 Raging Waters Park at Morey's Pier, Schellenger Avenue and Boardwalk, Wildwood. Watch as hundreds of rubber ducks are put to the test as they race towards the finish line for prizes. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Information: www.wildwoodsnj.com

Original Hobo Band of Pitman Performance Aug. 15, Wildwoods Boardwalk, beginning at 16th Avenue, Wildwood. Get an earful of tunes as the Hobo band strolls along the boardwalk in the evening. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Information: www.wildwoodsnj.com

Classic Car Show and Cruise Aug. 16-17 Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9 South, Cape May. Steer over to the Historic Smithville Village as historic automobiles are lined up on display. Starts at 11 a.m. Information: www.hcsv.org

Sunday Night at the Movies- "Doubt" Aug. 17 The Branches, Route 47 at North 2nd Street and East Vermont Avenue, Rio Grande. Movie-goers can enjoy the film "Doubt", with a discussion followed after. Starts at 7 p.m. Information: www.thebranchesriogrande.org

Blithe Spirit Aug. 15-17, Aug. 19-21 Robert Shackleton Theater, Bank and Lafayette Street, Cape May. Watch as a medium stirs up a comedic feud involving a ghost and a couple. Starts at 8 p.m. Information: www.capemaystage.org

Big Beach Movie- "Planes" Aug. 19 Avalon Beach, 30th Street, Avalon. Watch a high-speed race around the world during the film, "Planes." Starts at 8:45 p.m. Information: www.avalonnjguide.com

Family Nights Aug. 18, Stone Harbor Firehouse, 96th Street and Second Avenue, Stone Harbor. Through Aug. 25th, enjoy family-friendly entertainment every Monday night, for free. Starts at 7 p.m. Information: stoneharbornj.org

Borough Sidewalk Sale Aug. 19-21 Merchants at Ship Bottom, Ship Bottom. Merchants all across Ship Bottom line up for a weekend full of great deals. Information: www.shipbottom.org

Flea Market/ Bazaar Aug. 21 Surf City Volunteer Fire Company, 713 North Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City. Merchants line up inside and outside for a day of shopping and entertainment. Starts at 9 a.m. Information: surfcitytaxpayer.com/events

Boardwalk Craft Show Aug. 16-17, Wildwood Boardwalk, Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Shoppers can purchase handmade crafts during this two-day craft show along the boardwalk. Starts at 9 a.m. Information: www.wildwoodsnj.com

Arts and Antiques Show Aug. 16, Wilbraham Park, Perry Street, West Cape May. Shoppers will find numerous antiques, art, and crafts by a handful of vendors throughout the day. Starts at 9 a.m. Information: www.westcapemaytoday.com

Ocean City Farmers Market Aug. 20, Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds, between 5th and 6th Streets Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. Aside from the typical farmer market finds, customers can also purchase homemade crafts. Starts at 8 a.m. Information: www.oceancityvacation.com

Heritage Tour Aug. 16,18,20 Trip departs from Brighton Park, Atlantic City. Hosted by A1 tours, guests will receive a tour, as well as a history lesson on the presence of African American Art located in Atlantic City. Starts at 10 a.m. Information: www.atlanticcitynj.com

Arts and Crafts Aug. 15 Avalon Community Hall, 3001 Avalon Avenue, Avalon. Create your own tubular tie dye shirt. Starts at 10 a.m. Information: www.avalonnjguide.com

Animal Aug. 21 Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies. Look at how animals are perceived by artists, through their art work. Starts at 5 p.m.

The Sea is Calling Aug. 15-21 SOMA New Art Gallery, 31 Perry Street, Cape May. See how people are portrayed in Victor Grasso's latest oil works. Starts at 10 a.m. Information: www.somagallery.net

Chora Leone Gallery Aug. 15-21 419 C Bethel Road, Somers Point. From sculptures to mosaic pieces, Chora Leone's Gallery has something for everybody to feast their eyes on. Opens at 10 a.m. Information: www.choraleonegallery.com

Atlantic City Aquarium Aug. 15-21 800 North New Hampshire Avenue, Atlantic City. It's shark week; visiting the aquarium is a must. Opens at 10 a.m.

Wildwood Insectarium Aug. 15-21 5216 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Bugs, bugs, and more bugs is the theme of this museum dedicated to creepy crawlers. Opens at 10 a.m.

Glazed Over Studios Aug. 15-21 704 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. No art skills are needed to join a workshop, sign up and create what you fancy most. Open at 10 a.m. Information: www.glazedoverstudios.com

Wheaton Arts Aug. 19-21 1100 Village Drive, Millville. Visitors will discover the secrets and techniques of glass blowing. Opens at 10 a.m. Information: www.wheatonarts.org

"Maritime Museum" Aug. 15-21 Long Beach Island Maritime Museum, 528 Dock Road, Beach Haven. Learn about nautical history and marine artifacts dating back from the mid 1800's. Open daily at 10 a.m. Information: www.museumofnjmh.org

Fireworks on the Beach Aug. 15 Wildwoods Boardwalk, Pine Avenue, Wildwood. After all your boardwalk adventures for the day, sit back and watch a fireworks show visible almost anywhere. Starts at 10 p.m. Information: www.wildwoodsnj.com

Dionne Warwick Aug. 15 Ovation Hall at Revel Casino, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Five-time Grammy award winning artist, Dionne Warwick, performs a live set of her musical hits. Starts at 8 p.m. Information: www.revelresorts.com

Wine and Jazz Reception under the Stars Aug. 15 Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Huron and Brigantine Boulevard, Atlantic City. Sip on the latest vintages from California and Italy while eating special dishes prepared by Chef Bobby Hettmannsperger. Starts at 8 p.m. Information: www.goldennugget.com

Jim Gaffigan Aug. 16, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City. Fall out of your chair in laughter as comedic Jim Gaffigan tells you some jokes. Starts at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Information: www.theborgata.com

Juliano Brothers Aug. 16-17 Keenan's Bar, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood. Sip on some beverages while the Juliano Brothers entertain you with a wide variety of music choices. Starts at 10 p.m. Information: www.keenansnorthwildwood.com

Movies under the Stars Aug. 18, Historic Gardner's Basin, 800 North New Hampshire Avenue, Atlantic City. Take a break from the casinos and catch the flick "Man of Steel". Starts at dusk. Information: www.acaquarium.com

Mummers Night Aug. 19, Ocean City Boardwalk, from 6th through 14th and Boardwalk, Ocean City. Strut up and down the boards as a Philadelphia tradition hits the beaches of New Jersey. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Information: www.oceancityvacation.com

Lost in Paris Aug. 19 The Ocean Drive, 40th and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City. Dance to the party jams of Lost in Paris while sipping on $2 U-call it drinks. Starts at 9 p.m. Information: www.theod.com

Family Nights on the Boardwalk Aug. 21, Ocean City Boardwalk, from 6th through 14th Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City. Enjoy live entertainment provided by the merchants on the boardwalk. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Information: www.oceancityvacation.com

Andy Reeves Aug. 21 Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar, 19 Jackson Street, Cape May. Check out some featured art while Andy Reeves plays live music every Thursday night. Starts at 7 p.m. Information: www.madbatter.com