A.C. Boardwalk Con, Mayfest, Spring Block Party – Weekend Happenings

Billed as a chance to "get your geek on", the 2nd annual A.C. Boardwalk Con happens Friday through Sunday at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

This celebration of comic superheroes and pop culture features stars like actor Edward James Olmos, battle zones of costumed super characters, a garage filled with the vehicles of the super heroes, a live game show, costume contests and parties.

Oh, and geek tattoos.

Here are more South Jersey Weekend Happenings...

Atlantic City

- Boardwalk Hall: Ms Lauren Hill, Fri. 5/13, Adrian Phillips Theater

- Convention Center: A.C. Boardwalk Con, Fri-Sun 5/13 15

- Golden Nugget: Doors tribute band Fri. 5/13

- Harrah's: Dru Hill, Fri. 5/13

- Borgata: Tony Orlando, Fri. 5/13

- Tropicana: Beer Camp Across America at the Palm, Fri. 5/13

- Borgata: Amos Lee, Sat. 5/14

- Boardwalk Hall: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sat. 5/14, Adrian Phillips Theater

- Noyes Arts Garage: A Tribute to Prince, “The Life and Times of a Prince” features 63 pieces including magazine covers, vinyl albums, and DVDs.

- Claridge Hotel: 66th Al Jolson Festival, thru Sun 5/15

Other fun things to do this weekend...

- Ocean City: Spring Block Party, Sat. 5/14 from 9a-5p, Asbury Avenue

- Somers Point: Cape Bank Jazz @ The Point, a weekend of live jazz at various locations

- Smithville: The annual Mayfest celebration with crafters, food, vendors and live music, Sat-Sun 5/14-15

- Galloway: All ages movie showing "Goosebumps", Sat. 5/14 from 2:30-5p, Atlantic Co. Free Public Library, Jimmy Leeds Road, 609-652-2352

- Ventnor: Chef's Night Out, Sun. 5/15 from 4-8p, a restaurant tour featuring 14 Ventnor eateries, tickets $40 in advance only, 267-980-7632