Dunesday - Benefiting the Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, "Dunesday" is billed as "Monmouth County Mardi Gras." Located in Long Branch at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa on the beach, the show features music from popular cover bands from around the state, including Brian Kirk & the Jirks and Badfish. Tickets for the Saturday event are $25.00 for general admission and are available here.

Howie Mandel - In between taping episodes of "America's Got Talent," television personality and comedian Howie Mandel is out on a comedy tour. The performer, who turns 60 later this year, starred in the '80s medical drama "St. Elsewhere" and more recently hosted the popular NBC game show "Deal or No Deal." He will perform stand-up on Friday at 9 p.m. at The Music Box at The Borgata. Tickets, ranging from $59-$69, are available here.



"By the Water" - Premiere Stages at Kean University in Union presents the New Jersey premiere of "By the Water" by Sharyn Rothstein this weekend. The play, which was an Off-Broadway success last year, follows a family that suffers emotional and physical damage when Hurricane Sandy blows through their home. Familial secrets are uncovered, and the unit must decide whether they will let the tragedy tear them apart or bring them closer together. Directed by Adam Immerwahr, the show runs from July 16 through August 2 at the Zella Fry Theatre; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 and are available here.



New Jersey State Crab Festival - Get crabby in Wildwood this Saturday at this block-party style event. The festival includes bushels of blue claw crabs, a beer garden, crabby bloody marys, and craft vendors. There will be live music, courtesy of Parrotbeach, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. The event, which is free, takes place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in front of the Ice House Restaurant at 4415 Park Boulevard.

Film One Festival - Looking for something a little quirky this weekend? Try attending the Film One Festival at the Atlantic Highlands Marina on Saturday. The festival features films less than two minutes in length from local and international filmmakers. The films will be screened on a giant projector outside on the shore of Sandy Hook Bay. The event begins at 7 p.m. and admission and parking are free.

Mayhem Fest

- Slayer and The Devil Wears Prada are just two of the bands on the bill for Mayhem Fest. Playing at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden on Friday, the summer tour features bands in the metal genre. Slayer will headline the Rockstar Energy Drink Main Stage, while bands such as Thy Art Is Murder and Jungle Rot will play the Victory Records stage. Tickets start at $10 for general admission and are

Asbury Park Blues and Brews Festival - This all-day event features sweet tunes and cool brews for a fun mid-summer festival. Located in Bradley Park on Ocean Avenue, the event includes headliner Joe Louis Walker and five other bands. In addition, there will be a beer garden, vendors, art and kids activities. The festival runs on Saturday from noon until 8 p.m. and is open to the public.

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