⚓ this week on LBI: 1/15/26

Mornin’!

A cold front coming through is going to keep things pretty chilly over the next week or so but there’ll be plenty of ways to stay warm this weekend on the island, including cheese tastings and a chili cook-off. Bundle up!

Now, here’s what’s happening this week…

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

❤️ Heart Shell Wall Hanging Craft Night
Tuckers Tavern | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jan. 15th | 6:30 PM start | More Info

❓️Trivia Night
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Jan. 16th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Jan. 16th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🔍️ Murder Mystery Dinner: Back to the 80’s
Tuckers Tavern | Beach Haven
Friday, Jan. 16th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🗣️ FBLSP Winter Speaker Series
Lighthouse Visitors’ Center | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Jan. 17th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

🌶️ Chili Cook-Off
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jan. 17th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🪡 Stitching LBI
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Jan. 17th | 2:30–3:30 PM | More Info

🧀 Artisan American Cheese Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jan. 17th | 4:00–5:30 PM | More Info

🤣 Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jan. 17th | 7:30–9:00 PM | More Info

👪️ Family Promise of the Jersey Shore Pickleball Social
The Picklr | Manahawkin
Sunday, Jan 18th | 3:00–6:00 PM | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings
Just Bead It | Surf City
Fri-Mon | 2:00 PM start | More Info

❤️ Project InVOLve
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Jan. 19th | 1:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎲 Game Day Fundraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Tuesday, Jan. 20th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

📚️ Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jan. 20th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🗣️ History Happens Here Speaker Series
LBI Historical Museum | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Jan. 21st | 1:00 PM start | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jan. 15th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jan. 20th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Fairytale Storytime (Ages: 5-10)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Jan. 21st | 6:00–7:00 PM | More Info

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 15th

• Black-Eyed Susans | SINGO | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 16th

• Nardi’s | Preach | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Kenny Dubman | 6:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Trivia Night | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Jersey Select | 7:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Jell & The Kids | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 17th

• Nardi’s | Pickles Duo | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Samantha Dress | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Nick Braun | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Beggars Pay | 7:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Mail Order Bride | 9:00 PM

Monday the 19th

• Old Causeway | Fishing for Turtles | 6:00 PM

Tuesday the 20th

• Old Causeway | Trivia w/ DJ Scott | 8:00 PM

Wednesday the 21st

• Old Causeway | Allison Stella | 6:00 PM

🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours & Specials Menus

• Find a breakdown of happy hours and food & drink specials here
  

• Find a breakdown of food & drink specials during football season here

Disclaimer: By attending any events or venues mentioned in this newsletter, you acknowledge and accept that we are not liable for any incidents, cancellations, entry restrictions, or any negative consequences that may arise.

🌊 Weather & Surf

Friday: 🌤️ 34°/31°
Saturday: 🌥️ 45°/30°
Sunday: 🌥️ 33°/21°

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