Beach Boys, Pops, Boston Brass: What's Happening in Ocean City?

The following is a list of upcoming events in Ocean City, according to Ocean City Public Relations Director Mark Soifer:

Aug. 20: The Friends of the Ocean City Pops will be “Puttin’on the Ritz” at their 26th annual Summer Luncheon at Greate Bay Country Club at 11:30 a.m. There will be gift baskets, door prizes and silent auction items because of the generous donations of local businesses. Miranda Schumaker, the first place vocal winner in this year’s Esther Weil Student Competition and Lugi Mazzocchi, concert master of the Pops Orchestra, will be the featured entertainment. Esther Weil was a patron of the arts and a major sponsor of the Pops Orchestra. For information, call Delores Vitas, 609-628-4347.

Aug. 25: At this writing, there are still 25 tickets remaining for the Beach Boys Concert at the Music Pier. Show times are 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $59.50, all seats are reserved. Call 1-800-745-3000, visit ticketmaster.com or visit the Music Pier Box Office for tickets.

Aug. 26: The Boston Brass returns to the Music Pier. The ensemble’s lively humor and personality attempts to bridge the ocean of classical formality to delight audiences for an evening of music and boisterous fun. The Ocean City Pops will not play. This program is made possible in part by a grant administered by the Cape May County Culture and Heritage Commission, from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Sponsored by Raymond N. Beebe Esq., presented by the Friends of the Ocean City Pops, Inc. 8 p.m. at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets are $15/10. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or 609-525-9248 or visit www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.

Aug. 30: OC Pops: Standing in the Shadow of Motown Live! Featuring four singers and James Jamerson, Jr. on the Fender Bass. Over two dozen classic Motown songs, video images, heartbreaking stories and side-splitting anecdotes. The Music Pier will be filled with excitement as our performers remind us what ‘60s soul was all about. Sponsored by Roberta DeVries in memory of her husband, John. 8 p.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets $25/20. For information call 609-399-6111 or 609-525-9248 or visit www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.