Thanksgiving Eve in NJ: 10 places to party in Asbury Park, Atlantic City and beyond

Alex Biese | Asbury Park Press

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It's a night with many names, but whether you call it Thanksgiving Eve, Black Wednesday or Drunksgiving, the evening before Thanksgiving is known as a time of serious revelry.

Fortunately, we know how to party here in Jersey. So before the grand fall feast the following day, here are 10 ways to make sure you have a great time on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

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DJ Pauly D at Harrah's

Atlantic City, get ready to party "Jersey Shore"-style.

Reality television star DJ Pauly D will be rocking the festivities at The Pool After Dark at Harrah's for the wet and wild club's Thanksgiving Eve Bash, alongside DJ Eddie Edge.

Go: Thanksgiving Eve Bash with DJ Pauly D and DJ Eddie Edge, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, Pool After Dark at Harrah's, 777 Harrah's Blvd., Atlantic City, $20, thepoolafterdark.com.

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Thanksgiving Eve Party at Wild Wild West

Things are getting wild at Bally's in Atlantic City.

The Wild Wild West at Bally's hosts its Thanksgiving Eve Party at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, with Garden State Radio and DJ Aiden Scott.

There will be $3 beers, $4 shots and $5 table games in addition to arcade games, beer pong and a mechanical bull.

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Go: Thanksgiving Eve Party at Wild Wild West at Bally's, 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, www.caesars.com/ballys-ac/things-to-do/wild-wild-west.

Asbury Family Dinner at the Saint

Asbury Park's music scene is gathering to remember one of its own at the Wednesday, Nov. 27, Asbury Family Dinner.

Supporting Monmouth and Ocean County foodbank Fulfill, the event at Main Street mainstay The Saint will feature both local rockers The Morgan Freemasons and a tribute to area arts scene fixture Joe Harvard, who died in March.

Dub Proof and Velveeta are set to perform with special guests, playing the music of both Harvard and one of his favorite bands, The Velvet Underground.

Go: Asbury Family Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, the Saint, 601 Main St., Asbury Park, $20 for dinner and show, www.thesaintnj.com.

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Thanksgiving Eve Bash at the Golden Nugget

South Jersey party rock band Stellar Mojo will be bringing the tunes at Golden Nugget Atlantic City's Thanksgiving Eve Bash at The Wave starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Guests also will have access to an outdoor veranda with firepits and backyard games, and there will be half-price appetizers and drink specials starting at $3.

Go: Thanksgiving Eve Bash, The Wave at Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard, Atlantic City, www.goldennugget.com.

Friendsgiving at Stumpy's Hatchet House

The Delran location of Stumpy's Hatchet House is inviting folks to enjoy beer, wine, food and the simple pleasures of ax-throwing at its Friendsgiving celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Go: Friendsgiving at Stumpy's Hatchet House, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 5029 Route 130, Delran, $30, stumpyshh.com/delrannj.

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Matt Wade Band at Triumph Brewing Company

Jersey Shore music scene star Matt Wade and his band will be bringing plenty of soul to the Thanksgiving Eve party at Red Bank's new brewpub, Triumph Brewing Company.

The festivities will include Triumph's house-brewed beers, as well as signature seasonal cocktails including the Spiced Pear Margarita and the Apple Cider Mojito.

Go: Thanksgiving Eve with the Matt Wade Band, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, Triumph Brewing Company, 1 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, www.triumphbrewing.com/red-bank.

Brian Kirk's Thanksgiving Feast at the Stone Pony

Stalwart Jersey Shore bar rockers Brian Kirk and the Jirks are back at the landmark Stone Pony for an evening billed as Brian Kirk's Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Go: Brian Kirk's Thanksgiving Feast, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, $17 in advance, $20 at the door, www.stoneponyonline.com.

Jason Bonhham's Led Zeppelin Evening at the Wellmont Theater

The son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and an accomplished musician in his own right, Jason Bonham is bringing his Led Zeppelin Evening to the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Bonham's show combines thunderous musical performances with video and lighting effects, taking the audience and Bonham's band on a classic rock odyssey.

Go: Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, Wellmont Theatre, 5 Seymour St., Montclair, starting at $34.50, wellmonttheater.com.

90s by Nature at the House of Independents

The holidays are a time for looking back, so why not spend some time partying to the hits of 20 or so years ago? Asbury Park hot spot the House of Independents is hosting the next installment of its awesome 90s by Nature dance party series on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

This month's edition is a 1990s vs. 2000s blacklight party, featuring music by DJ Tyler Valentine.

Go: 90s by Nature dance party, 90s vs. 2000s blacklight party edition, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, no cover, houseofindependents.com.

Thanksgiving Eve at Bradley Brew Project

Downtown brewery Bradley Brew Project is kicking off its holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The operation will extend its hours to 2 to 10 p.m., with live music from 6 to 9 p.m. and its outdoor back patio may be open, weather-permitting.

Two days later, Bradley Brew marks Black Friday with a Dark Beer day featuring a least six darker brews on tap and the release of the latest version of She Destroyed My Plans, an 11.5 percent ABV imperial stout conditioned on coconut and cacao nibs. Black Friday fun starts at noon.

On Thursday, Dec. 5, Santa Claus visits the brewery from 5 to 8 p.m. for photo opportunities with kids and families.

Go: Bradley Brew Project, 714 Main St., Bradley Beach, www.bradleybrew.com.