⚓ this week on LBI: 1/29/26

Mornin’!

Been wanting to try a new restaurant or visit some of your faves during the off-season? Welp, we’ve got the perfect excuse for you to do just that! LBI Bites Restaurant Week kicks off tomorrow (1/30) and runs through next Sunday (2/8). There are over 20 restaurants participating, which is way too many to include in this newsletter. So the easiest way to view all the participating restaurants and their menus is to visit the LBI Bites Facebook page found here. You’ll find all restaurants pinned right at the top of the group! The local Patch also listed the participating restaurants here.

Happy eating!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

❓️ Trivia Night
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Jan. 30th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🐡 Pearls of Perfection Caviar Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Jan. 30th | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Feb. 1st | 12:00 PM

🎨 Open Art Studio
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Sunday, Feb. 1st | 12:00–3:00 PM | More Info

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

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jan. 29th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Playdate at the Library (Ages: 1-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Jan. 30th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

❓️ Family Trivia Night
St. Francis Church Hall | Brant Beach
Friday, Jan. 30th | 6:15–8:30 PM | More Info

📚 Story Explorers (Ages: 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Feb. 3rd | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Flower Power (Grades: 3-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Feb. 4th | 3:30–4:30 PM | More Info

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 29th

• Black-Eyed Susans | SINGO | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | LaStella Bros. | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 30th

• Nardi’s | Mark Sosis | 5:00 PM

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

• Daddy O | Preach | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Tom Pernal | 6:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | Ned Ryerson | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Flip N Mickeys | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 31st

• Nardi’s | Jeff Lakata | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | The Pettis | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Garage Kept | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Lick of Sense | 9:00 PM

Monday the 2nd

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

Tuesday the 3rd

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

Wednesday the 4th

• Old Causeway | Mark & Carmen | 6:00 PM

🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours & Specials Menus

• Find a breakdown of happy hours and food & drink specials 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: 🌤️ 22°/8°
Saturday: 🌥️ 25°/15°
Sunday: 🌨️ 26°/16°

10-Day Forecast

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