If you have the need to bust a move, look no further than the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City as mixx and mur.mur bring in high-energy, powerhouse, celebrity-driven acts this weekend.

Mixx is kicking things off on Friday, Sept. 18, with music by Doug Grayson and DJ Devera, beginning at 10 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 19, both venues are all about bringing a New York City vibe to our hometown. At both clubs, you can be entered to win a trip to New York City when you use you're Borgata Nightilfe Rewards card on Saturday night.

On Saturday, mixx features NYC's own DJ Riz, who goes on at 10 p.m., while fellow New Yorker Sky Nellor DJs at mur.mur, also at 10 p.m..

And don't forget about mur.mur Mondays, as Samantha Ronson returns for a special early week DJ performance. Her set begins at 10 p.m. For more information on the Nightlife Rewards special or the performers, dial 609-317-1000.

Also on tap this weekend is a very special, very funny event to benefit the New Jersey Firefighters Convention. "The Hottest Ticket," a comedy show, is happening on Friday and Saturday at The American Legion Hall, located at 4200 Atlantic Ave. in Wildwood.

The show will feature comedians such as New York City Firefighters Steve Alleva of Ladder 7, James Lawrence of Ladder 126 and Billy Bingo of Ladder 126. Tickets are priced at $20 for the general public and $10 for firefighters and first responders. Friday's show begins at 9 p.m., and there will be two shows on Saturday at 8 and 10 p.m.

To reserve tickets or for additional info, e-mail

nycbillybingo@aol.com.

How about a beer? On Saturday, Beer Fest comes to the The Deck at Trump Marina Hotel Casino. From 2 to 7 p.m., you can enjoy some of the finest fall craft beers southern New Jersey has to offer alongside some great entertainment. Join in on the sampling of beers for only $25 per person, which includes Jack's Pumpkin Spice and Victory Fest Bier, Magic Hat #9 and Flying Fish Octoberfest. More than 25 micro-beers will be featured.

Music will be provided by Dane Anthony at 2 p.m. and Asbury Fever at 7 p.m. There will also be a full menu of food to choose from. The rain date for this event will be Sunday, Sept. 20. For more information, call 609-441-2000 or go to

go to www.trumpmarina.com.

Comedy Clubs

Casba Comedy Club (3810 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood, 609-522-8444) - Thursday: Fireman's Special Event with The Rev. Bob Levy and Company, 8 p.m.

Original Music

Bogart's Books (210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714) - Friday: Tom Moran, 5 p.m., book signing with Ketty Lippi, author of 'Passions Of A Poet,' 6 p.m., Dan Barry, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Writer's Workshop with Judi Brett, 11 a.m.; Sunday: Poetry On High with featured poet John Jack Mason, 2 p.m.

Border's Books and Music (4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, 609-484-9277) - Thursday: Open Mic Poet Night with special guest Mr. Cole Eubanks, 7:30 p.m.

Brain Church (129 N. High St., Millville, 856-825-4738) - Friday: Live music by Ryan Quinn and Robert Price, 7 p.m.

The Branches (The Village Shoppes, Route 47, 609-889-0667) - Sunday: Open Mic Night for singers, musicians, comedians, poets and magicians of all ages, 6 p.m.

Live Music

Annata Wine Bar (216 Bellevue Ave., Hammonton, 609-704-9797) - Thursday: The Organic Jazz Trio, 6 p.m.;

Bally's Sports Bar (Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000) - Friday: DJ Adam, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Animal House, 7 p.m., Dane Anthony, 10 p.m.

Barista's Coffee House (68 Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 14, Galloway Township, 609-568-5519) - Friday: The Michael Pedicin Quartet, 7 p.m.

Blue Marlin (200 S. Pitney Road, Galloway Township, 609-748-5000) - Friday: DJ Sykic, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Joe Collepardo, 9 p.m.; Sunday: JAS Nature, 5 p.m.

Blue Martini (Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000) - Thursday: Classic Rock Tribute Night with DJ Doucas, 8 p.m.; Friday: DJ Danski, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Filter, 7 p.m., Latin DJ and Blue Martini Dancer, 11 p.m.; Monday: DJ Doucas, 8 p.m.; Tuesday: Karaoke with Lori Kelly, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 80's Night with DJ Doucas, 8 p.m.

Bobby Dee's Rock'n Chair Restaurant (2409 Dune Drive, Avalon, 609-967-3300) - Friday: Bob and Chelsea, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Girls Next Door, 9:30 p.m.

The Boiler Room (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Thursday: Terry'Oke with Terry O'Brien, 9 p.m.; Friday: Billy D. Light Trio, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Frank Bey, 9 p.m.

Bojo's Ale House (222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011) - Thursday: Ladies Night with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.; Friday: The Bryer Band, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Sing-A-Long with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.; Sunday: Eagles Football Night with beer specials, Phillies Game free buffet and giveaways.

Bridgewater Pub (22 S. Laurel St., Bridgeton, 856-455-9551) - Thursday, Monday and Friday: Basement Privileges, 9 p.m.; Saturday: DVS and Rein, 9 p.m.

The Brown Room (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Thursday and Saturday: Darin McDonald, 8 p.m.; Friday: Ann Oswald and Don Shaw, 8 p.m.

Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern (101 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, 609-492-1065) - Friday: Mike Byrne, 6 p.m.

Cabanas Beach Bar and Grill (Beach and Decatur avenues, Cape May, 609-884-4800) - Friday: Hippie Hour with Will Knapp, 5 p.m.

The Deck (Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-2000) - Friday: The Union, 2:30 p.m., Don't Call Me Francis, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Beer Fest, Dane Anthony, 2 p.m., Asbury Fever, 7 p.m.; Sunday: The Exceptions, 2:30 p.m.

Dog Tooth Bar and Grill (100 E. Taylor Ave., Wildwood, 609-522-8383) - Friday: Name That Tune with Bill Caterini, 8 p.m.

The Ebbitt Room and The Virginia Hotel (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: Paul Sottile, 6:30 p.m.

Eden Lounge (Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City, 609-441-5165) - Thursday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., LeCompt, 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Crystal Roxx, 8 p.m., Wicked Cricket, midnight; Sunday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Element K, 8 p.m.; Monday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Big Al's Karaoke, 8 p.m.; Maximum 80's, 8 p.m.

Ego (Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138) - Thursday: NFL Football Service Industry Night with Angels and DJ Hot Lin, 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Angels and DJ Hot Lin, 9 p.m.; Sunday: NFL Football Night, 9 p.m.; Monday: ESPN Mike Gill Radio Show, 3 to 7 p.m., Monday Night Football, game time.

Formica Brother's Bakery (2310 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-8723) - Saturday: Bob Mower and the Cole Brothers with Frankie Formica, Jr., 7 p.m.

Formica Brother's Bakery (200 N. Tilton Road, Kensington Square Shopping Center, Northfield, 609-646-6565) - Friday: Live music, 7 p.m.

Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern (Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville, 609-652-0544) - Friday and Saturday: Live rock music, 7 p.m.

Fuel House Coffee Co. (Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-563-1400) - Friday: Wine and Cheese Dinner for the Bridgeton Rotary Club, 7 p.m.; Saturday: April May, Mike O., Carmen Costa and Maple Shade Avenue, 6 p.m.

Fuze Restaurant (79th St. and 3rd Ave., Avalon, 609-368-1919) - Saturday: Pauline Bennick Jazz Duo, 7 p.m.

Goodnight Irene's (2708 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-3861) - Thursday: Quizzo, 9 p.m.; Friday: DJ Joey Mollo, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Live music, 9 p.m.; Sunday: In The Biz Night with drink specials; Monday: Dennis McKenna, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: DJ TJ, 7 p.m.

Gregory's Restaurant (900 Shore Road, Somers Point, 609-927-6665) - Saturday: DJ Ralph, 10 p.m.; Sunday: Somers Point Jazz Society Blue Moon Concert Series featuring The Al Harrison Quintet, members free, $5 others, 8 p.m., Rock And Rolling Rock Night with DJ Rock & Roll and Rolling Rock beer specials, 9 p.m.; Wednesday: Karaoke with Troy, 10 p.m.

Gypsy Bar (Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Thursday: Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m.; Friday: Liquid A, 7 p.m., Star 69, 11 p.m.; Saturday: Candiflyp, 7 p.m., Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous, 11 p.m.; Sunday: LeCompt, 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday: John McNutt Band, 9 p.m.; Wednesday: Big Bang Baby, 9 p.m.

House Of Blues Lounge (inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700) - Friday: Old Man Brown, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Billy Walton Band, 9 p.m.

JR's Tavern (650 New Road, Somers Point, 609-653-9853) - Thursday: Quizzo and Karaoke and DJ Ronnie, 9 p.m.; Friday: Live music, 10 p.m.; Tuesday: Pool League; Wednesday: DJ Joey, 10 p.m.

Kelly's Corner Pub (2721 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-348-4925) - Thursday: The Frankadelics, 9:30 p.m.

Kix McNutley's (6400 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City, 609-263-6341) - Friday: Karaoke with The Hot Sounds, 10 p.m.

La Costa Lounge (40th Street and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-3756) - Saturday: Emily Jean, 9 p.m.

Laguna Grill and Martini Bar (1400 Ocean Ave., Brigantine, 609-266-7731) - Wednesday: Revolver, 9 p.m.

Library III Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge (6605 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-645-7655) - Thursday: Patty Blee, 7 p.m.; Friday: Acoustic Fish, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Sharon Sable, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Patty Blee, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Acoustic Fish, 7 p.m.

Mangia by the Greens (3016 Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Township, 609-926-3900 ext. 5) - Friday: DJ, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.

Merighi's Savoy Inn (4940 Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-691-8051) - Friday: Gene Cortopassi, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday: Savoy Unplugged featuring Andy DiMacle, no cover, 8:30 p.m.

Merion Inn (106 Decatur St., Cape May, 609-884-8363) - Thursday through Monday and Wednesday: George Mesterhazy, 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday: The George Mesterhazy Trio, 8:30 p.m.

Nardi's (11801 Long Beach Boulevard, Beach Haven, 609-492-9538) - Friday: Mas Mojo, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Shorty Long, 9 p.m.; Tuesday: Pasta and Sinatra, 5 p.m., Ted Hammock and The Pickles, 10 p.m.

Ocean Drive (Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-1000) - Saturday: Secret Service, 9 p.m.

Old Oar House Irish Pub (123 N. High St., Millville, 856-293-1200) - Friday: The Founders, 9 p.m.: Saturday: Joe Kozak and Terry Smith, 9 p.m.; Monday: Trivia Night, 8:30 p.m.

The Rail (1252 Harding Highway, Richland, 856-697-7245) - Friday: The Northbound Train, 9 p.m.

Ram's Head Inn (White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-652-1700) - Friday and Saturday: Johnny Arnett, 5 p.m.

The Rusty Nail (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Saturday: Johnny's Cousin Steve, 5:30 p.m., The Ann Oswald Band, 9:30 p.m.; Sunday: Johnny's Cousin Steve, 5:30 p.m.

Sea Oaks Golf Club (99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Township, 609-296-2656) - Friday: House DJ, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Saturday Night Live with live entertainment, 9 p.m.

Sofia (9314 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-9111) - Friday: Live music, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Old World Mediterranean Dinner and Dancing with Tony Malandro and Kathleen Angela, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Live jazz with Gil Lewis, 6:30 p.m.

Tomatoe's (9300 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-7535) - Thursday and Friday: DJ Steve-O, 7 p.m.; Saturday: live saxophone by Jacob, 6 p.m., House DJ, 9 p.m.; Sunday: Jazz Trio with Sharon Sable, 6 p.m.; Monday: The Odessa Brothers, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Chic, 6 p.m.; Wednesday: Tony C., 6 p.m.; DJ Steve-O, 9 p.m.

A Touch of Italy (Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp., 609-646-1855) - Thursday: Bob and Doug, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Bob and Alex, 7p.m.

Tre Figlio Restaurant (500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona, 609-965-3303) - Friday and Saturday: piano player, 7 p.m.

The Windrift (80th Street and the beach, Avalon, 609-368-5175) - Friday: Stellar Mojo, 4 p.m., Darin McDonald , 6 p.m., BLT and DJ Radar, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Bobby D'Amore in the Piano Bar, 6 p.m., DJ Jeff Walden, 9 p.m., BLT Band, 9:30 p.m., Bobby Lynch, 10 p.m.

DJs and Dancing

Dusk (Caesar's Casino, Atlantic City, 609-345-3875) - Friday: DJ, Saturday: Nicky Hilton's Birthday Party with Sean Kingston, 10 p.m.; Tuesday: Jesse Marco, 10 p.m.

The Pool (Harrah's Resort, 609-441-5165) - Friday: DJ Smooth, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ, 10 p.m.; Wednesday: SINDUSTRY Night, DJ Eddie 10 p.m.

Providence (Inside the Quarter in the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Live DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.

Sonsie (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6300) - Saturday: New York DJ, 10 p.m.

Teplitzky's (Chelsea Hotel, 111 S. Chelsea Ave., Atlantic City, 800-548-3030) - Friday and Saturday: Live DJs, 9 p.m.

Testa's Good Guys Pub (5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Mays Landing, 609-625-1926) - Friday: DJ Dance Party with DJ Sonny, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Dance Party with DJ Joe, 10 p.m.

Toad Fish Bar & Grill (222 Bridgeton-Fairton Road, Bridgeton, 856-455-1300) - Friday: DJ Greg Fink, 9:30 p.m.

Towne Tavern (694 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton, 856-455-3474) - Saturday: Live DJ and Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Trinity Pub (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6900) - Saturday: Live DJ, 10 p.m.

Ugly Mug (426 Washington St., Cape May, 609-884-3459) - Wednesday: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

The Wave (Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-8511) - Friday and Saturday: DJ/VJ Jim Stritch, 9 p.m.

Whiskey Grille (20 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Atlantic City, 609-345-3290) - Monday: In The Biz nights with Happy Hour drink specials, live DJ, 10 p.m.

Xhibition Bar (inside Harrah's Casino, 800-242-7724) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

The Top 5 Places to Party This Week

Annata Wine Bar in Hammonton

Going green is so chic nowadays - in nearly everything you do in life - such as grocery shopping, cleaning and even enjoying your music. Head over to the Annata Wine Bar Thursday and check out the Organic Jazz Trio, where you'll get a healthy dose of honest-to-goodness jazz. Call 609-704-9797 for other info. Annata's address is 216 Bellevue Ave. in Hammonton.

Bojo's Ale House in Millville

At Bojo's, they like to celebrate their sporting events two at a time. Come in Sunday for the Eagles game, aired live on the big screen, and enjoy great beer specials and the Phillies game, too. Feed your face for the Phils with a free buffet as well as giveaways. The parties begin at their respective game times. Bojo's is located at 222 High St. in Millville and can be reach at 856-327-8011.

Kix McNutley's in Sea Isle City

Sing your heart out at Kix McNutley's, located at 6400 Landis Ave. in Sea Isle City. On Friday, come prepared to party with The Hot Sounds, as you and all of your friends participate in karaoke, which has become legendary at Kix. The fun starts at 10 p.m. Call 609-263-6341.

Merighi's Savoy Inn in Vineland

The wait is over for Merighi's live music to return. On Friday, catch Gene Cortopassi at 6:30 p.m. for live jazz while you dine. Saturday is now known as Savoy Unplugged Saturday, with the kick-off musician being Andy DiMacale. Each night, get in for free! Call Merighi's at 856-691-8051. The restaurant is located at 4940 Landis Ave. in Vineland.

The Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City

Nobody emphasized the summer party scene quite like The Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, and this Saturday, you can still get a taste of the tail end of summer with the Secret Service, which performs live at 9 p.m. The O.D. is located on Landis Avenue, and you can call 609-263-1000.