What's Happening This Weekend in Ocean City

The Night in Venice Boat Parade and decorated home celebration is this weekend, but it's not the only event on tap in Ocean City. What else is happening in Ocean City this weekend? Let's take a look (information provided by Mark Soifer, Ocean City Public Relations Director):

(July 26) "How I Became a Pirate" presented by the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company. Young Jeremy Jacob is digging in the sand on the North Beach when he is greeted by Pirates and recruited to find the perfect spot for their treasure. This is a story of adventure and finding one’s own heart- a path that can’t be found on a Treasure Map. 10:30 a.m. at the Moorlyn Family Theatre, 837 Moorlyn Terrace, across from the Music Pier. Tickets, $10. Call (609) 399-0006 or visit www.moorlynfamilytheatre.org.

(July 26)  "Country Divas" starring Jackie Buckingham and the Jersey Shore Pops presenting the songs of the Great Ladies of Country Music, including Patsy Cline, Crystal Gayle, Tammy Wynette, Taylor Swift and the great Dolly Parton, 2 p.m. at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Show time 2 p.m., tickets $22-$35, available by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online at www.jerseyshorepops.org.

(July 27) Ocean City Pops Orchestra presents "I Got Rhythm!"  8 p.m. at the Music Pier. Singer Helen Welch makes these classics her own: Someone to Watch Over Me, Trolley Song, Strike Up the Band and more. Tickets $20/12 www.ocnj.us/boxoffice or call  (609) 525-9248 or at the Music Pier Box Office.