Free performances will take place in stores, restaurants and art galleries in downtown Asbury Park today.

It's the annual Asbury Underground crawl with more than 30 locations participating.

Thousands of people are expected to take-in the events which also include comedy, and poetry readings. 

The event is put together by Asbury Park artist and entrepreneur, Patrick Schiavino.

"We have over 200 musicians participating, comics, spoken word artists, over 100 performances in the day and it's all free. And the reason it's free is because I want as many people to come and enjoy it as possible," says Schiavino.

Asbury Underground goes from noon till 6 p.m.