⚓ this week on LBI: 11/20/25

Mornin’!

Long Beach Island’s newest oyster duo is shucking their way into local hearts with sustainable sourcing, community collaborations, and big dreams. High Tide Oyster Co. is redefining raw-bar culture, bringing the party directly to you—and their journey is just getting started. Get the inside story in our full interview.

Plus you’ll discover plenty of things going on in this week’s newsletter, including a slew of live music on Thanksgiving Eve.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

💐 Floral Arrangement Workshop
St. Francis Community Center | Brant Beach
Thursday, Nov. 20th | 1:00–2:30 PM | More Info

📽️ LIFS Film Screening: Behold the Man- Ecce Homo
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Thursday, Nov. 20th | 7:00 PM start | More Info

🚶 Walk for Wellness
Cedar Bonnet Island Park | Manahawkin
Friday, Nov. 21st | 9:30 AM start | More Info

📺️ Streaming and Smart TVs
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Nov. 21st | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Nov. 21st | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🎄 Holiday Village at the Jetty Flagship
Jetty Flagship Store | Manahawkin
Friday, Nov. 21st | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Pearls of Perfection Caviar Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Nov. 21st | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🎁 Merry Market Holiday Craft Show
St. Francis Community Center | Brant Beach
Saturday, Nov. 22nd | 9:30–3:00 PM | More Info
Sunday, Nov. 23rd | 9:30–3:00 PM | More Info

🥛 Shakes for Ship Bottom Fundraiser
Burger 25 | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Nov. 22nd | 11:00–4:00 PM | More Info

👱‍♀️ Holiday Glow-Up Blow-Out Bar
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 22nd | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎱 Pool Tournament
Baker’s Port Hole | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Nov. 22nd | 1:00 PM start | More Info

💐 Fall Floral Centerpiece Workshop
Birdys | Harvey Cedars
Sunday, Nov. 23rd | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🍝 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
Nardi’s | North Beach Haven
Sunday, Nov. 23rd | 3:30 or 6:00 PM | More Info

🍷 Second Annual Friendsgiving
Azzurri | Harvey Cedars
Wednesday, Nov. 26th | 6:00 PM start | 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

📚 Little Artists Turkey Day Craft (Ages 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Nov. 25th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 20th

• 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 | Alex Reck | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 21st

• Nardi’s | Fish & Marty | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Mike D | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

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

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

• Buckalew’s | Chris Fritz & Josh Werner | 7:00 PM

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

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Guns 4 Hire | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 22nd

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Third Wheel | 4:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Abe Jazz Trio | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Gypsy Moon | 6:00 PM

• Northside | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Jeremy Renner Band | 9:00 PM

Sunday the 23rd

• Surf City Hotel | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

Monday the 24th

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

Tueaday the 25th

• The Gateway | Jammin’ Janice Karaoke | 6:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Chris Fritz | 8:00 PM

Wednesday the 26th (Thanksgiving Eve)

• Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | The Pickles Duo | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Amptons Duo | 7:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Sneak Attack | 9:00 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: ☁️ 55°/47°
Saturday: ☁️ 53°/35°
Sunday: ☀️ 52°/42°

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