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The annual Asbury Park Spring Bazaar will bring local artisan items, live acoustic music, and great food together this weekend.

(Photo Courtesy of the Asbury Park Boardwalk)

ASBURY PARK SPRING BAZAAR

Mother's Day is around the corner, and if you haven't picked anything up your mom, the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar may save you. The annual gathering of artisan crafters and vendors will have some special Mother's Day-friendly items up for sale, including hand-tied bouquets and arrangements from Philly's Faye + Renee and photo strips from the Pop Shop Photo Booth. There will also be handmade jewelry, clothes, natural beauty products, and vintage goods on sale. A special music session, dubbed "Vive L'Acoustica," will feature local musicians Joshua Mark, Francis Lombardi, J.T. Makoviecki, and Dan Waszay from 1 - 3:45 p.m. Free. Saturday, 12 - 5 p.m. The Grand Arcade at The Convention Hall, Asbury Park.

CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL IN SMITHVILLE

The historic village of Smithville will present its annual Children's Festival on Saturday. The day-long event is a free. The Cape May Zoo and the Atlantic City Aquarium will be presenting live animal exhibitions, plus there will be classic fair activities like sack races, face painting, balloon animals, and rides. There will also be yoga, pottery, and special shows for kids as well. Free. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 615 E Moss Mill Road, Absecon. 609-748-8999.

MOTHER'S DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ATLANTIC CITY

Nothing says, "I love you, mom" more than taking her to see some smooth R&B in Atlantic City. This show, which takes place on Saturday at Boardwalk Hall, will be headlined by the group Maze with Frankie Beverly on vocals. Maze was founded in the early 1970s and scored hits with songs such as "Too Many Games," "Back in Stride," and "Lady of Magic." The show will be co-headlined by Charlie "Uncle Charlie" Wilson, best known for his days in the Gap Band. $50-$150. Saturday, 7 p.m. 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. 609-348-7000.

NORMAN REEDUS AT THE MONTCLAIR FILM FEST

Norman Reedus, star of AMC's "The Walking Dead" and "Ride with Norman Reedus" will take part in the Montclair Film Festival on Saturday. The veteran actor, also known for his role as Murphy MacManus in "The Boondock Saints," will appear at The Wellmont Theater for a special panel on his career starting at 2 p.m. The panel will be moderated by Joel Stillerman, President of Original Programming for AMC and Sundance TV. Tickets Are Currently on Standby. Saturday, 2 p.m. 5 Seymour Street, Montclair. 973-783-9500.

Classic cars will parade down the Wildwoods Boardwalk this weekend.

BOARDWALK CAR SHOW IN WILDWOOD

On any given night in the summer in New Jersey, you can find some town with its streets flooded with classic cars -- hoods open and proud owners standing next to them. This Friday-Sunday, classic cars take over one of South Jersey's famed boardwalks for the Wildwoods Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show. You can see imports, muscle cars and vintage rides on display, and then watch them process down the boards each afternoon at 3 p.m. Winners will be announced in a "Winner's Circle" ceremony on Saturday with awards given out on Sunday. Free. Friday, Saturday (8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.), Sunday (9 - 11 a.m.). Wildwoods Boardwalk.

ANIME FAN FEST

If you fancy yourself a Pokemon Master or a Super Saiyan, then you need to be at the Anime Fan Fest at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset this weekend. The fest, which runs Friday to Sunday, is sponsored by Bandai Namco will be filled with cosplayers, and anime artists, experts, and voice actors. There will be a free autograph signing area, featuring creatives involved with the 20th anniversary of "Pokemon," "Street Fighter V," and "Fullmetal Alchemist." Bandai Namco will have an interactive booth at the fest where gamers can get sneak peeks of the company's new titles. $30-$65. Friday (2 - 8 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.), Sunday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset. 732-469-4000.

MOLLY RINGWALD SINGS IN ASBURY PARK

We all know Molly Ringwald for her seminal roles in '80s teen films like "The Breakfast Club" and "Pretty in Pink." What many don't know is that Ringwald is actually a singer -- she released a jazz record in 2013 titled "Except Sometimes" and has performed in over 200 concerts in seven different countries. (Looking at Ringwald's family tree this makes sense -- her father is renowned jazz guitarist Bob Ringwald.) Ms. Ringwald will perform two shows of jazz standards at The House of Independents in Asbury Park. And if you're wondering, she does in fact perform a jazz cover of Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)," the song made famous in "The Breakfast Club." $35. Sunday, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park. 866-777-8932.

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

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