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The smell of diesel fuel and the roar massive engines will fill MetLife Stadium this weekend as MonsterJam returns.

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MONSTER JAM AT METLIFE STADIUM

10,000 pounds of turbocharged steel will be flying through the air and crushing the competition as Monster Jam returns to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Saturday. The monster truck series will see the likes of Gravedigger, Madusa, Diablo, Metal Mulisha, and The Mad Scientist (driven by New Jersey native Lee O'Donnell). This event will also see a huge stunt as Tom Meents, driver of Monster Jam truck Max-D, will attempt to jump six 12-by-12 foot Monster Jam trucks at one time. Before the race, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., there will a "Party in the Pits" where audience members can meet the drivers, and get an up-close look at these massive monster trucks. $10-$268. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. (Party in the Pits), 7:00 p.m. (show). One MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford. 201-559-1300.

TITANIC ARTIFACT EXHIBITION

More than 100 years ago, the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic took place in Atlantic Ocean. The Liberty Science Center is currently running a special exhibit titled "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition." The exhibit, which ends on May 30, features 100 authentic artifacts from the Titanic itself, as well as recreations and replicas of various parts of the ship, including cabins and state rooms. When you enter the exhibit, you will receive replica boarding pass and you'll assume the role of a passenger (ranging from a VIP guest to a poor traveler making his or her way across to America). You will then tour the lifespan of the Titanic from construction to its tragic end -- you will even get a feel of just how cold the water was when it sank. This exhibit is a premium exhibition and is available with the all-access pass or a combination ticket. $27.75-$31.75. Everyday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (weekdays), 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (weekends). 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City. 201-200-1000.

Visitors to the Titanic exhibit at the Liberty Science Center will be given a boarding pass as they enter so they can have an understanding of what it was like to be a passenger on the doomed ship.

5TH ANNUAL RED BANK INTERNATIONAL BEER, WINE & FOOD FEST

The White Street parking lot in Red Bank will become the epicurean epicenter of the Jersey Shore on Sunday as the 5th Annual Red Bank International Beer, Wine and Food Fest takes place. The festival will be a gathering place for cuisine from Red Bank restaurants, imported beer (the fest is sponsored by Heineken), and live music from all over the world. If you're coming for the food, you'll find selections from 10th Ave. Burrito Company, Gaetano's, Temple Gourmet Chinese, Runa, Siam Garden, and The Windmill. Musically, it's going to be pretty eclectic. You'll have an ABBA tribute band, the fantastic Remember Jones doing a Joe Cocker tribute, an oompah band, reggae from Random Test, Irish music from Daddy O'Pocketful, and classic covers from The Nerds. This event is for charity with proceeds going to the Red Bank Education Foundation and the Red Bank Rivercenter. $5. Sunday, 12-7 p.m. White Street Parking Lot, Red Bank.

BIRCH HILL REUNION AT THE STONE PONY

The Birch Hill. For many, the name holds a near and dear place in their hearts. The venue, owned by iconic Jersey nightlife magnate Art Stock, the Old Bridge-based venue hosted everyone from Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and Bo Diddley to Metallica and Bon Jovi to Kid Rock and Limp Bizkit. During its final years, if a band was in the hard rock, heavy metal, or punk scene, The Birch Hill was a rite of passage. On Friday night The Stone Pony will hold a special Birch Hill reunion show featuring artists who were regulars at the famed venue -- Jester, American Angel, and Sinopoli. This is an all-ages show, but of course you have to be 21 or older to drink. $12. Friday, 7:30 p.m. 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park. 732-502-0600.

A weekend of Irish dancing, music, and arts will be on display at The Wildwoods Convention Center this weekend.

IRISH DANCING IN WILDWOOD

Do you miss St. Patrick's Day? Do you yearn for the sound of the bagpipes, a tin whistle, and the sight of a cable knit sweater? This Saturday, all that can change as the Wildwoods Convention Center will host the annual "Feis at the Beach" on Saturday. This event, presented by the Cummins School of Irish Dance, is a celebration of all things Irish. There will be a massive Irish step dancing competition (1,000 competitors), which will be filled with crazy energy. Outside of the competition space, there's going to be vendors selling all sorts of Celtic swag, and there will even be an Irish soda break making contest. Free. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. 609-729-9000.

MEGA MEZCLA AT THE ROCK

Lovers of Latin music unite as the epic "Mega Mezcla" concert will take place this Friday at the Prudential Center in Newark. The concert, hosted by Mega 97.9 FM, will feature appearances by Gente de Zona, Cosculluela, Yandel, J Blavin, Reykon, Ken-Y, Karol G, Nicky Jam, Farruko, Maluma, Zion y Lennox, Messiah, El Mayor, Mark B, Yunel Cruz, Valentino, and many more. $25-$185. 25 Lafayette Street, Newark. 973-757-6600.

JERRY SEINFELD IN ATLANTIC CITY

What's the deal with ...? This intro can only mean that Jerry Seinfeld is returning to New Jersey. The stand-up comedian and sitcom icon will return to the stages of The Borgata on Saturday night. Despite his legendary sitcom being off the air for quite some time, the comedian has kept crazy busy with touring, books, albums, and his fantastic web series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" which is currently in its seventh season and being distributed by Crackle. If you happen to miss out on this show, he will return for a two-night stand in August. $95-$165. Saturday, 8 p.m. 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City. 609-317-1000.

Bill Bodkin can be reached at bodkinwrites@gmail.com.

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