Drag brunch, Sinatra tribute and more things to do at the Jersey Shore this weekend

Grab your friends and order tickets for "Fierce! A Drag Brunch" taking place Saturday at Talula's, 550 Cookman Ave. in Asbury Park.

There will be two seatings, one at 10 a.m. and another at 12:30 p.m. The show will be hosted by Lady Celestina, feature appearances by Octavia Anyae and Lady Keyante, and include a special food and drink menu.

Tickets, which cost $25 per person, can be purchased at resy.com.

Talula's has us feeling fierce, and that's just one stop on a weekend full of fun here at the Jersey Shore. Here are some more things to do out there this weekend:

Project R.E.A.L. hosts art show

Project R.E.A.L., which provides a safe space for younger members of the LGBTQ+ community in Asbury Park as part of the Visiting Nurse Association’s Prevention Resource Network, hosts “Hitting the Jackpot: A QTPOC Art Show” from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at its Fourth Avenue headquarters.

The event celebrating marginalized voices and exploring artistic expression will feature painting, live music and poetry. Free refreshments will be served.

Go: “Hitting the Jackpot: A QTPOC Art Show,” 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Project R.E.A.L., 805 Fourth Ave., Asbury Park; prnvnacj.org/project-real.

Victorian Day and Illumination Night in Ocean Grove

The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association will celebrate Victorian Day and Illumination Night on Friday and Saturday in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune.

Celebrating Ocean Grove’s Victorian-era heritage, the festivities will include an 8 p.m. Friday stroll through Auditorium Square, where there will be tents decorated with lanterns and lights, and live music from Elizabeth Rajcok and Raphael & Aly.

Events starting noon Saturday include live music, self-guided walking tours, games, rides and a screening of Buster Keaton’s “Our Hospitality” in the Great Auditorium, with live organ accompaniment by Ben Model at 8:30 p.m.

Go: Victorian Day and Illumination Night, Friday and Saturday, Ocean Grove section of Neptune; For a complete schedule and tickets, visit oceangrove.org/victorian.

ManaFirkin Brewing Co. hosts '60s and '90s nights

ManaFrikin Brewing Co. is turning back the clock for some good times this weekend.

The brewery, located in the Manahawkin section of Stafford, is calling on folks to "slap on your bucket hat, lace up those combat boots, throw on a fanny pack" and come on out from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday for its '90s Party.

ManaFirkin's going even further back for its first Firkstock, a totally groovy gathering featuring live music from local Grateful Dead tribute band Lovelight (a new tie-dye T-shirt made by Jetty is available). The music and good times start at noon on Sunday.

Go: 450 East Bay Ave., Manahawkin section of Stafford; manafirkin.com.

John Pizzarelli sings Sinatra live

One Jersey guy is set to celebrate another as singer and guitarist John Pizzarelli sings the catalog of Frank Sinatra on Thursday night at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park.

Pizzarelli, who opened for Sinatra on his 1993 international tour, has paid tribute to the iconic crooner twice on record, with 2006’s “Dear Mr. Sinatra” and 2017’s “Sinatra & Jobim @ 50.”

Go: “John Pizzarelli Sings Sinatra,” 8 p.m. Thursday, Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park, $45 in advance, $50 at the door; 732-531-9106, www.axelrodartscenter.com.  

'Doo Wop, Pop and Soul Generations' brings new takes on classics to PBS

Chris Ruggiero, the 23-year-old New York City-based singing sensation, is making a name for himself bringing fresh life to pop and rock classics from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.

Ruggiero will be featured this weekend on the PBS special “Doo Wop, Pop and Soul Generations,” airing 7 p.m. Saturday on local station Thirteen.

Part of the “My Music” series produced by TJ Lubinsky’s TJL Productions, the special filmed in Asbury Park finds Ruggiero singing classics such as Harry Nilsson’s “One,” the Cyrkle’s “Red Rubber Ball” and the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody.”

Watch: “Doo Wop, Pop and Soul Generations,” 7 p.m. on Thirteen, thirteen.org/schedule. For more on Chris Ruggiero, visit chrisruggierosings.com.

Mario Lopez in Neptune

Your social calendar has been “Saved by the Bell” this weekend.

That's because Mario Lopez, who played A.C. Slater on the hit TV show, is coming through the Oasis Pool and Day Club at the Headliner in Neptune starting at noon Sunday.

Wooddrowe and Angelo the Kid will provide the beats through 8 p.m. Stop by and say hello to Lopez, who has the latest tea on celebs, thanks to his hosting of TV's “Extra.” Swimwear is suggested but not required.

The cover is $15, but ladies are free until 3 p.m.

Mario Lopez Pool Party, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Headliner Oasis Pool and Day Club, Route 35, Neptune. $15/ladies free until 3 p.m. www.headlineroasis.com.

Sarah Griesemer and Chris Jordan contributed to this story.