⚓ this week on LBI: 11/13/25

Mornin’!

The island’s first holiday market kicks off this weekend (LBIF Arts & Science’s annual holiday market) which means the holidays are right around the corner!

And to all the new readers over the past few months, we wanted to let you know that we’re more than just an events newsletter. We also love sharing the stories of all the businesses and charities found across LBI. Wanna catch up on some of our past interviews? You can check them all out in one spot right here.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🎣 21st Annual LBI Cup Striper Open
BH Marlin & Tuna Club | Beach Haven
Friday, Nov. 14th - Saturday, Nov. 15th | More Info

💊 Medicare Made Simple
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Nov. 14th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Belgian Chocolate & Cheese Pairing
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Nov. 14th | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🖼️ Zion Artists Showcase
Zion Lutheran Church | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Nov. 15th | 10:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🍷 Customer Appreciation Happy Hour
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 15th | 10:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🐢 Sips for Sea Turtles
ManaFirkin Brewing Company | Manahawkin
Saturday, Nov. 15th | 1:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🎼 Dancing Dream: ABBA Tribute Band
Stafford Twp. Arts Center | Manahawkin
Saturday, Nov. 15th | 7:30 PM start | More Info

🎶 Carmen
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 15th | 7:30–9:30 PM | More Info

🎲 Game Day Fundraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Tuesday, Nov. 18th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

📚️ Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Nov. 18th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings
Just Bead It | Surf City
Daily | Various Times | More Info

🎁 2025 Holiday Market
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Through Dec. 14th | M-F: 9:00–4:00 PM; Sat-Sun: 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Nov. 13th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Baby & Me Teatime
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Nov. 15th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🧱 Family Free Build
Bricks & Minifigs | Manahawkin
Sunday, Nov. 16th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Nov. 18th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Shakespeare Storytime (Ages 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Nov. 19th | 5:30–6:00 PM | More Info

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 13th

• Surf City Hotel | Greg Warren | 4:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | SINGO | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 14th

• Nardi’s | Billy T Midnight | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Preach | 6:00 PM

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

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

• Buckalew’s | Jeff Selby Duo | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | P Funk North | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 15th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Dylan Canfield Trio | 5:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Dave Jones | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

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

• Tuckers Tavern | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | The Pettis | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Balanced Breakfast Band | 9:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Those Guys | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 16th

• Surf City Hotel | Tom Pernal | 4:00 PM

Monday the 17th

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

Tueaday the 18th

• Old Causeway | Trivia w/ DJ Scott | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 19th

• Old Causeway | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 7:00 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: 🌤️ 53°/35°
Saturday: ⛅️ 54°/49°
Sunday: ⛅️ 61°/40°

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