October is coming to a close, so get in all the Oktoberfestivities you can this weekend, beginning at The Pier Shops at Caesars in Atlantic City.

Friday, Oct. 23, features the Oktoberfest Beer Tasting event at The Pier, with Buddakan, Phillip's Seafood, Sonsie, The Continental, Souzai, Game On! and The Trinity Irish Pub all participating. For an entrance fee of $25, you can sample a selection of more than 30 beers. You'll also be able to choose a complimentary pint at any of the restaurants listed above, all in the spirit of the German, beer-swilling celebration.

Tasting options run the gamut from German, imported beers to specialty, micro-brewed lagers. The unique craft that goes into each can be savored in every drop. You can purchase advance tickets through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-736-1420 or at The Pier Shops' Customer Service Center.

Besides it's association with beer, October has made quite a name for itself in terms of Breast Cancer Awareness and Research, with hundreds of organizations and restaurants turning up the dial on producing charitable events that really help the cause. On Friday at the Ego Lounge, you can be a part of it.

Enjoy live music and hot dance routines by the Pink Angels in honor of breast cancer awareness and fundraising for the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Fund. The Ego Lounge, located in the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City, kicks things off at 6 p.m., when doors open for hors d'oeuvres, specialty pink cocktails and a silent auction. The Angels perform at 7:30 p.m., with the fun and fundraising continuing until 10 p.m.

Why not play some "Pink Jack," which begins at

8 p.m.? The top three winners of the blackjack tournament will walk out of Ego with some incredible prizes. And to keep you constantly entertained, WAYV-FM 95.1's Diane Mitchell and WZXL-FM 100.7's Michael James will serve as hosts and encourage partygoers to donate to the cause. Call 609-449-5138.

This weekend is certainly all about the ladies. Visit mur.mur inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City and you'll find proof of this.

Friday's party will be hosted by R&B star Keri Hilson. She'll be the center of attention while DJ's Castro and Eli Escobar mix it up on the turntables beginning at 10 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 24, DJ Sky Nellor lights up mur.mur with a little help from Chachi. Dress to impress on mur.mur Monday, as you dance it up to the DJ stylings of DJ Fashen.

Monday night's party kicks off at 10 p.m, as well. Call 609-317-1000.

Original Music

Bogart's Books (210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714) - Friday: Tom Moran, 5 p.m., Matt Roach, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Hofenakus, 7 p.m.

Border's Books Music & Cafe(4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, 609-484-9277) - Thursday: Cheryl B. Sellers, local author and poet, performs live, open mic to follow, free, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Live MusicAnnata Wine Bar (216 Bellevue Ave., Hammonton, 609-704-9797) - Thursday: The Organic Jazz Trio, 6 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 Martini (Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000) - Thursday: Karaoke with Lori Kelly, 8 p.m.; Friday: DJ FX and DJ Danski, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Pete Lava, 7 p.m., DJ Filter, 11 p.m.; Sunday: House Music, 7 p.m.; Monday: Latin Night with live DJ, 10 p.m.; Wednesday: 80's Night with DJ K, 7 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: Dane Anthony, 9 p.m.; Saturday: The Ann Oswald Band, 9 p.m.

Bojo's Ale House (222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011) - Thursday: Ladies Night with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.; Friday: A.C. Jazz Band, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Sing-along with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.; Sunday: Eagles Football Night with beer specials, free buffet and giveaways; Tuesday and Wednesday: Texas Hold 'Em.

Bridgewater Pub (22 S. Laurel St., Bridgeton, 856-455-9551) - Thursday, Monday and Tuesday: Pool League Tournament and open pool.

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

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: Pink Angels Night with The Angels, hors d'oeuvres, specialty pink drinks, silent auction, Pink Jack game at 8 p.m., hosted by WAYV-FM 95.1's Diane Mitchell and WZXL-FM 100.7's Michael James, guests encouraged to wear pink, proceeds go to breast cancer foundations and awareness, 7:30 p.m.; 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 Brothers Bakery (2310 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-8723) - Saturday: Bob Mower and the Cole Brothers with Frankie Formica Jr., 7 p.m.

Formica Brothers 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) - Thursday: Peter Torke and Shoe Suede Blues, $25, 8 p.m.; Friday: DJ Radio's Open Mic and Talent Showcase, 6 p.m.; Saturday: Gospel Night featuring live music and choir, 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.

Hangar 84 (20 S. Sixth St., Vineland, 856-692-6283) - Thursday: Farewell, 6 p.m.; Saturday: Bound By Nothing and From First To Last, 6 p.m.; Sunday: Drop Dead Gorgeous, 6 p.m.

Hibiscus (Longport Avenue, Somers Point, 609-926-9400) - Friday: Boardwalk Baby with live Zumba demo, 8 p.m.

Hard Rock Cafe (1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-441-0007) - Thursday: WJSE-FM 102.7 presents Chris Ayer for Pinktober 2009, free, all ages, 7 p.m.

Irish Pub (164 St. James Place, Atlantic City, 609-344-9063) - Thursday: Glenn Eric, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Fran, 9 p.m.

Jezebel's (Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000) - Friday and Saturday: The Union, 9 p.m.

JP Prime (206 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, 609-729-4141) - Friday: Cigar Dinner with three-course meal and cigars, cocktail hour, 6 p.m., dinner starts at 7 p.m., $125 per person, reservations required.

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.; Saturday: Free pool, noon to 5 p.m.; Sunday: Free pool, noon to

5 p.m.; Monday: World Tavern Poker, 7 p.m.; 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.

La Fontana Pizzeria and Restaurant (20 S. Douglas Ave., Margate, 609-822-7460) - Thursday: Lenny B Duo,

6:30 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.

The Looking Glass Cafe (16 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-1666) - Wednesday: Live music,

6 p.m.

Ma France Creperie (506 Ninth St., Ocean City, 609-399-9955) - Friday: Music night, 6 p.m.

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

Megan's Good Grub and Pub (1743 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-289-8054) - Saturday: Michael Pedicin Jr., 6 p.m.; Tuesday: Geri Mingori, 6 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 DiMacale, 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.

Mountain Sports Bar (Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000) - Friday: DJ Dave, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Sports TV, 2 p.m., Live music, 7 and 10 p.m.

Old Oar House Irish Pub (123 N. High St., Millville, 856-293-1200) - Thursday: Open Mic Night with Danny Eyer, 8 p.m.; Friday: Ravioli Shanker, 9 p.m.: Saturday: Take Two, 9 p.m.; Monday: Trivia Night, 8:30 p.m.

The Rail (1252 Harding Highway, Richland, 856-697-7245) - Thursday: Bill Henderson,

8 p.m.; Friday: Keith Hickman,

9 p.m.; Saturday: Westberry Road, 9 p.m.

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

Steve and Cookie's (9700 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-823-1163) - Thursday: Joe and Friends, 7 p.m.; Friday: Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Joe Mancini, 7 p.m.; Sunday: Joe Mancini and Paula Jones, 7 p.m.; Monday: Madeline Sandman and Bill McGrady, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Joe and Friends,

7 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 Township., 609-646-1855) - Thursday: Bob and Doug, jazz, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Bob and Alex,

7 p.m.

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

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

7 p.m.

The Watering Hole (Weymouth Road, Mays Landing, 609-334-7529) - Friday: The Northbound Train, 10 p.m.

DJs and Dancing

32 Degrees Luxe Lounge (inside the Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700) - Thursday: Antidote Party with DJ Ronnie D, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Rico, 10 p.m.; Saturday: VIP After Hours Party with DJ Jason E, 11 p.m.

A Dam Good Sports Bar ( Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-347-7770) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday: House DJ, 10 p.m.; Sunday through Friday: $5 40-ounce beers and $8 bottles of wine.

Atlantic City Bar and Grill (1219 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-348-8080) - Wednesday: DJ Hooks, 9 p.m.

Ballyhoos (Cape May Grand Hotel, Beach and Philadelphia avenues, 609-884-5611, ext. 4) - Friday and Saturday: DJ,

9 p.m.

Bernardi's Restaurant and Lounge (140 E. Wheat Road, Vineland 856-696-1461) - Thursday: Karaoke with DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.; Friday: DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Oldies Night with DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.

Blue Marlin (200 S. Pitney Road, Galloway Township, 609-748-5000) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Live DJ, 10:30 p.m.

Boogie Nights (inside Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, 800-336-6378) - Friday and Saturday: '70s and '80s Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Bulldog's Bar and Grill (743 White Horse Pike, Cologne, 609-965-4433) - Friday: DJ Dance Party hosted by J2 Productions, 10 p.m.; Sunday: World Tavern Poker, free to play, 7 and 10 p.m.

Bullshots Pizza Pub (2309 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-0055) - Saturday: Live music, changes every week,

10 p.m.; Sunday: Latin Night with Corona and margarita specials, discounted tequila shots and Latin dance music.

Casbah Night Club (Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138) - Friday: DJ Jordan Williams, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Jordan Williams and DJ Pauly Day, 10:30 p.m.

Chickie's and Pete's (6055 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-272-1930) - Thursday: Bike Night with Budweiser drink specials,

6 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Dance Party; Quizzo, 9 p.m.

Club Worship (inside Showboat, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700) - Thursday: Reggae Live with DJ JJ Walsh, 8 p.m., Live reggae, 9 p.m.; Friday: Carnival Nights with DJ Christian Camejo, Salsa Dancing with Arlin, 9 p.m.

Cuba Libre (The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700) - Thursday: Late Night Latin Happy Hour with free admission, 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Late Night Latin Floorshow, 10 p.m.

DiOrio's Circle Cafe (MacArthur Boulevard, Somers Point, 609-927-6111) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party,

9 p.m.

Dusk (Caesars Atlantic City, 609-441-5165) - Saturday: Launch Party for DJ Hero video game featuring Grandmaster Flash, 10 p.m.

Firewaters (Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-344-6699) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.

Foundation Room (inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700) - Friday: DJ Too Tall, 9 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Redline, 9 p.m.

Game On! (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6800) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Gregory's Restaurant (900 Shore Road, Somers Point, 609-927-6665) - Saturday: DJ Ralph, 10 p.m.; Sunday: Rock And Rolling Rock Night with DJ Rock & Roll and Rolling Rock beer specials, 9 p.m.; Wednesday: Karaoke with Troy, 10 p.m.

Juan Pablo's (3801 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-6500) - Saturday: DJ Jimmy Jay, 9 p.m.

MezzaNotte Lounge (Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138) - Saturday: DJ Diablo, 11 p.m.

mixx (Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Friday: DJ Devera, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Music by Riz, 10 p.m.

mur.mur (Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Friday: Party hosted by R&B star Keri Hilson with music by DJ's Castro and Eli Escobar, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Sky Nellor and Chachi

10 p.m.; Monday: mur.mur Mondays with music by DJ Fashen, 10 p.m.

The Pool (Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City, 609-441-5233) - Friday: The Pool After Dark with DJ Smooth, 10 p.m.; Saturday: The Pool After Dark, 10 p.m.; Wednesday: SINDUSTRY Night, $10 general public, free for industry workers, live music by DJ Eddie 10 p.m.

Providence (The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800) - Thursday: DJ Redline, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Nyse and DJ Rob Lo, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Jason Smith and DJ Rick Wonda, 10 p.m.

Sonsie (The 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.

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, 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 (Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City, 800-242-7724) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

The Top 5 Places to Party This Week

Hangar 84 in Vineland

Let nothing hold you back from a rock 'n' roll weekend, especially at Hangar 84 in Vineland. The indie rock hot spot will crank out the live performances this weekend, starting with Farewell Thursday at 6 p.m. Saturday's stage is filled by Bound By Nothing, left, and From First To Last, and Sunday gets glamorous with Drop Dead Gorgeous also at 6 p.m. Hangar 84 is located at 20 S. Sixth St. Call 856-692-6283.

Borders Books Music & Cafe

in Mays Landing

Thursday nights are always great for poetry. Read it, hear it and speak it tonight at Borders Books Music & Cafe, located at 4403 Black Horse Pike in Mays Landing. You'll get to enjoy Cheryl B. Sellers, a local author and poet, as she begins the event at 7:30 p.m., with an open-mic forum to occur afterwards. This event is free. Call 609-484-9277.

Dusk inside Caesars Atlantic City

Video gamers and dancing queens unite! Dusk nightclub inside Caesars Atlantic City, will host the launch party for DJ Hero, a new video game in the tradition of Guitar Hero and Rock Band on Saturday. On hand for this debut party is the one and only Grandmaster Flash. Bring your gaming thumbs and your dancing shoes. The party starts at

10 p.m. Dial 609-441-5165.

Fuel House Coffee Co. in Vineland

Tonight marks the beginning of Fuel House's winter concert series, bringing out some of the best and brightest musical acts to hit the Vineland area. Peter Toke and Shoe Suede Blues perform live Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. The Fuel House is located at 636 E. Landis Ave. Call 856-563-1400.

Bojo's Ale House in Millville

Feeling a bit out of sync lately? Get in the Atlantic City groove with The A.C. Jazz Band. Experience this feel-good band in the heart of Millville, only at Bojo's Ale House, found on 222 High St. The show starts at 8 p.m. Call 856-327-8011.