What to Do in Ocean City, NJ: Week of August 16 to 23

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Mummers bands strut the Ocean City Boardwalk every Tuesday night through the summer.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

Organ Donation Program: A program promoting Organ Donation is set from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Macedonia United Methodist Church, 941 Simpson Ave. Learn facts and ask questions about donation of hearts, lung, eyes, etc. A continental breakfast will be served from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for information, call Joe Pratt (609) 457-3364.
ESA Surf Contest: 7^th St. Beach, sign up 7 a.m., first heat in the water 8 a.m. Sign up at beach the morning of the contest. If your membership has expired or if you are a new member, you may renew or join at the beach. (Aug. 23-no wave date). Cal (609) 884-5277 or visit www.snjsurfesa.org.

EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

Character Nights (6 p.m.) On the Ocean City Boardwalk. Boardwalk mascots will sign autographs in front of the Music Pier. Come join the fun and meet all the Ocean City Boardwalk Merchants’ Mascots. Sponsored by Manco and Manco’s Pizza and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

Guts and Glory 5K Run/Walk: Benefits Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Early registration is $25, includes T Shirt. Day of event $30, 7 a.m to 8:20 a.m. at 18^th and Simpson Ave. Register as a team or as an individual on line at http://online.ccfa.org/gutsandglory. For information, call (646) 276-1732.
The Ocean City Pops present The White Cliffs of Dover-Winston Churchill and the War Years: 8 p.m. at Music Pier. World War I and II Tribute with singer Michael Hope in a nostalgic program of audience sing along and British favorites. (Ocean City Pops will not play.) Tickets $15/$10, call (609) 525-9248 or www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.

EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

Funtastic Tuesdays (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.): On downtown Asbury Avenue (6th to 11th streets), entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptors.
Mummers Night (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.): On the Ocean City Boardwalk (6th to 14th streets), sponsored by Shrivers, Surf Mall, Shirt Shack and Ocean Paradise.
Beach Walks: Tickets may be purchased on-site, adults for $1 and children for 50 cents; South End at 9 a.m. at the 59th Street and Central Avenue entrance to Corson’s Island State Park; North End at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean City-Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway)
‘Frozen’ Sing-Along: Join Queen Elsa and other characters in singing “Let It Go” and other favorites from the Disney movie. See more

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19

Ocean City Pops Orchestra presents Atlantic Brass Band: 8 p.m. at Music Pier. Hear this stellar band in selections like Victory at Sea, Napoli, A Klezmer Karnival, George M. Cohan and spectacular Sousa marches. (Ocean City Pops will not play.) Tickets $15 /10. Call (609) 525-9248 or www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.

EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

Farmers Market (8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 10) On the Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds (Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue) every Wednesday, produce vendors as well as crafters will also gather to display their goods.
Beach Walks: Tickets may be purchased on-site, adults for $1 and children for 50 cents; South End at 6:30 p.m. at the 59th Street and Central Avenue entrance to Corson’s Island State Park; North End at 9 a.m. at the Ocean City-Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

Ocean City Pops Orchestra presents That's Amore: 8 p.m., Ocean City Music Pier. The music of great Italians. Dominic Inferrera and Jeffrey Halili sing Italian arias, Neapolitan songs and the favorites of Andrea Bocelli, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and more. Tickets $15/$12 at Music Pier Box Office, (609) 525-9248.

EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

Market Days (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.): On downtown Asbury Avenue (6th to 11th streets), entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptors.
Family Nights (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) On the Ocean City Boardwalk (6th to 14th streets), musical and family entertainment at different blocks on the boardwalk sponsored by: Old Salt, Playland Castaway Cove, Johnson’s Popcorn, Haunted Golf and Congo Falls
Inn to Inn Tours (2 p.m. to 4 p.m) Commencing at 7th Street and Central Avenue, an old-fashioned trolley winds its way through center city neighborhoods for an intimate visit to four or five bed and breakfasts. Afternoon refreshments are offered at the conclusion of the tours.
“Hands on History” at the Ocean City Historical Museum: Free program for children at 1 p.m. every Thursday includes hands-on activities related to various topics on Ocean City history. See more

FRIDAY and SATURDAY, AUGUST 22-23