Lights, Camera, Meatloaf

This weekend, Gloucester Township Patch wants you to enjoy all the lights, camera and action of local shows and free movies!

If you are worried about keeping cool this weekend, don't—most of our events take place after the sun has set or inside. An especially cool and comfy event is the Peach Festival brunch, held at the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees.

For those of you headed to the Shore this weekend, Atlantic City monopolizes our Shore event picks. Meatloaf's in town, as well as Jay Leno and there's even a birthday party for an elephant.

We've picked great weekend events with something for everyone, no matter what their age.

Movies in the Park

• Where/When: , Chews Landing Road and Lincoln Drive, Laurel Springs; tonight at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.)
  

• What’s Going On: After the day has cooled down, bring your blankets or chairs out to this free animated film at the park. Despicable Me will be shown and it follows criminal mastermind Gru as he starts to love three orphan girls. 

• Pricing: Free 

Camp Rock

• Where/When: , Dennis Flyer Memorial Theatre, College Drive and Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood; today and Friday, 10:30 a.m.

• What’s Going On: Come out and enjoy this fun family-friendly show. Watch as one camp fights and sings their way into keeping their camp doors open. This musical production is based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.

• Pricing: $11 adults and $9 for children and seniors
  

Harry Potter at the Library

• Where/When: , 15 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood ; tonight at 6:30 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m.   

• What’s Going On: The library wraps up their Harry Potter movie marathon just in time for the newest film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2's opening weekend at the box office. Visit the library tonight and watch Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, rated PG-13. Tomorrow, watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, also rated PG-13. The library asks that you register each family member separately.

• Pricing: Free

The Wedding Singer

• Where/When: The Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.

• What’s Going On: If you loved the 1998 film The Wedding Singer, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, make sure to check out this production. The Broadway Theatre of Pitman tells the tale of Robbie Hart, a wedding singer, who falls in love with an already engaged Julia. Watch the hi-jinks unfold during this romantic musical comedy. 
• Pricing: $25

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

• Where/When: , 957 S. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; tonight, 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.

• What’s Going On: This stage production focuses on the Chicken Ranch, a bordello known for the men in high places that frequent the establishment. Come out to see the fate of the Chicken Ranch after its Puritan enemy Watchdog turns his TV cameras on the bordello. 

• Pricing: $12

Peach Festival Brunch

• Where/When: The Mansion on Main Street, 3000 Main St., Voorhees; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  

• What’s Going On: End your weekend with a Sunday brunch that pays tribute to New Jersey peach farmers. In addition to the Mansion's extensive brunch menu, which includes salmon, eggs Benedict, a waffle station and more, they will offer peach dishes for this festival brunch. Grab a Mimosa and enjoy the feast!

• Pricing: Adults $29.99, children 10 and under $9.95 (Plus 21percent gratuity and 7 percent tax)

SHORE

Jay Leno

• Where/When: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; Saturday, 8 p.m.

• What’s Going On: The star of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno comes to the Borgata for one night. Listen to this comedian's stand up live and hear his take on current events.

• Pricing: $65, $75 and $85, plus any applicable fees

Meat Loaf

• Where/When: Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, 3400 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City; Saturday, 8 p.m.

• What’s Going On: Not to be confused with the popular American entree, this Grammy award-winning singer and actor is gracing the stage at the Atlantic City Hilton this weekend. He is best known for the hit "I Would Do Anything for Love" and his Bat Out of Hell album trilogy. 

• Pricing: $96.50 to $222.25, plus any applicable fees

Lucy's 130th Birthday Bash

• Where/When: Lucy The Elephant, 9200 Atlantic Ave., Margate; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

• What’s Going On: It's not every day an elephant turns 130 years old. This celebration will feature an 18-foot high water slide, dunk tank, moon bounce, face painting and tours through the National Historic Landmark, Lucy the Elephant. Per the event website, Evelyn Johnson, author of Lucy's official bedtime storybooks, will be on hand to sign copies of her children's books from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Steven P. Winkle, author of Lucy's Great Adventure, will sign his new book from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Pricing: Prices vary by attraction

Movies Under the Stars

• Where/When: Kennedy Plaza, Mississippi Avenue and The Boardwalk, Atlantic City; Sunday at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.)

• What’s Going On: Bring your beach blankets or chairs out and watch Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, rated PG-13. The film catches up with Anakin Skywalker, post-Clone Wars, as he struggles with the Dark Side.  
• Pricing: Free