It's the Third Weekend of May, Make the Most of It
The Atlantic City Women's March, a Sneaker Ball for Autism Awareness, comedy shows and speed dating are all happening this weekend. Remember the Atlantic City Focus Weekend Guide is your key to winning the weekend.
THURSDAY May 16, 2024
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NEW JERSEY
Feel the Laughter at Dealing with Words Comedy in AC
See Atlantic City in Style! Rent a Party Bus
Good Music, Food and Drink Specials at the Good Dog Bar
Use Your Wealth of Unnecessary Information at Trivia Night in Egg Harbor Township!
PENNSYLVANIA
Sample the Foods of Philly at the Reading Terminal Market Tour!
Tour the Wagner Museum in Philly! No Charge!
Enjoy Chris Standring and the Gerald Veasley Band in Philly!
Bring Your Best, But Be Brief at the 2-Lines Poetry Slam in Philly
Sing Loud, Sing Off Key, Just Sing at Late Night Karaoke in Philly!
Kick Start Your Weekend with Afro Beats in Philly!
Commemorating the May 13, 1985 MOVE Bombing with Archive Launch!
DELAWARE
Learn to Roller Skate in Wilmington
Master the Art of Self Defense in Wilmington
Get Moving! Try Cardio Drumming in Wilmington
Create Your Content at the Haute Studio in Wilmington
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Try Unity Flow: Free Yoga in Union Market in DC
Evaluate the Arguments at the DC Alliance Debate: Campus Protests
Explore Narratives of Black Resilience at Busboys and Poets in DC
Check Out DCVYBE Live in Brandywine!
Let Your Inner Caribbean Loose at Reggae Thursdays in DC!
FRIDAY May 17, 2024
NEW JERSEY
Sign Up for Atlantic City Focus Weekend Guide
Your Key to Winning the Weekend in AC and Beyond!
Enjoy Half-Price Comedy at the Tropicana Casino in AC!
The Pool at Harrah's Always Has Something Going On! There's a Cover, But a Promo Code Isn't Hard to Find
Enjoy the Ladies Night, Friday Night Mixer at Wilson's!
Come to Wilson's for the Ladies Night Mixer, Stay for Mr. Cheeks. Tickets are Sold Out, But Call Anyway, You Might Get Lucky
PENNSYLVANIA
Unwind Friday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Friday Night Lounge is "Pay What You Wish" admission! Unwind from the week with locally sourced spirits and wines, tasty small plates, and live music. Enjoy a late stroll in our galleries; discover a new favorite artist; and rediscover the museum for yourself. May 10, 2024.
Celebrate the Culture at Caribbean Fridays in Philly
Check Out Caribbean & Hip Hop Night in Philly
Dance the Night Away at Reggaeton & Boujee Live DJ Luian in Philly
Try Good Fridays at Spades in Philly
DELAWARE
Gambling Problem? Get Help in Newark
Support Budding Musicians at the Wilmington Community Orchestra and De Concerto Competition
Talk about Your Best Qualities Quickly at Speed Dating in Wilmington
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
It's Time for Some Adult Fun at TribeMeets Game Night
Get Ready for an Uptown Party at Takoma Station
Don't Miss Still Familiar Ft. Tao Soprano from Dru Hill in Brandywine
Laugh and Learn at the Bustin' a Gut Comedy Show in DC
Revive Yourself at the Fresh Happy Hour in DC
Enjoy Hip Hop and R&B at Black Diamond Fridays in Silver Spring
Whine a While to Soca, Dancehall and Hip-Hop in DC
Enjoy the Food Truck Fridays Block Party in DC
SATURDAY May 18, 2024
Whatever you do today, make a memory!
NEW JERSEY
Atlantic City Women's March Rescheduled to this Saturday
Saturday May 18, 2024, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The march starts at 10 a.m. The rally starts at Noon.
Support Autism Awareness at the Sneaker Ball in AC
Are You Ready for a Night of Comedy at the Claridge Hotel in AC?
History Buff? Tour the Oldest Continually Operating Winery in the Country
Take a Walking Tour of the Beach Plum Farm in Cape May
Discover Harriet Tubman's Connection to South Jersey!
Start the Festivities Early at the Pool at Harrah's Day Party, then Come Back at 10 p.m. When the Vibe Changes!
Relax at the R&B Rewind with Jeff Bradshaw ft. Algebra Blessett at Wilson's
PENNSYLVANIA
Learn More about the Black Experience at the African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Prepare for an Improv Night Like No Other in Philly
Pick Your Pleasure in Philly: Drake or Kendrick Lamar?
Try R&B Saturdays for a Good Time in Philly
Salute the Legend of Freak-nik Philly
Whine and Unwind at Island Rhythms in Philly!
DELAWARE
Indulge Your Appetite at the Wilmington Street Food Festival
WASHINGTON DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Poetic Soul Hosts the Release Open Mic in DC
Celebrate Life at the Good Vibes Only DMV Block Party in DC
See Abram Wolfe Mamet & the Also Chosen at Takoma Station!
Taste the Fresh Air at the Rosebar Rooftop Day Party in DC
Ready for Hip-Hop and Afrobeats? Try another Day Party in DC
Party with WPGC 95.5 and DJ Reddz in Brandywine
SUNDAY May 19, 2024
NEW JERSEY
Tony Day & Across the Globe Appearing at Kelsey's
Kelsey's, 1545 Pacific Avenue; Atlantic City, NJ 08401,
Swap Stories at the 2024 Jeeps on the Beach Festival in AC!
Tour the Historic Cape May Point Science Center
Fill Up on Food and Fun at the I Love R&B Brunch at Wilson's
PENNSYLVANIA
Enjoy Some Neo-Soul in Philly
Get Fit at the 100 Black Men of Philadelphia 5K Run & Walk Fundraiser
Check Out a Soul Vibe R&B Affair in Philly
DELAWARE
Hey Ladies! Looking to Make New Friends? Meetup in Wilmington
Tour the Nemours Estate in Wilmington!
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Love Latin Music? Experience Rumba Club at Takoma Station
Enjoy the Afro-Caribbean Day Party in DC
Try an Afro-Caribbean Brunch/Day Party in Bladensburg
Experience Decades Sundays for Hip-Hop, Afrobeats and More in DC
Check Out Backyard Band for a Taurus Birthday Bash in DC
Enjoy Sunday-Funday in DC
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