⚓ this week on LBI: 2/12/26

Mornin’!

If you’re sick of this cold weather, you can warm up this Sunday with the inaugural LBI Invitational Chili Cook-Off. Several local restaurants will be competing for 1st place and bragging rights. Find out more info about the event below along with the details on plenty of other things going on for the holiday weekend.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

❣️ Galentine’s Party
The Old Causeway | Manahawkin
Thursday, Feb. 12th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

👹 How to Hunt for the Jersey Devil
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Feb. 13th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Feb. 13th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🦃 109th BHVFC Annual Turkey Dinner
BH Fire House | Beach Haven
Saturday, Feb. 14th | 12:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🗣️ FBLSP Winter Speaker Series
Lighthouse Visitors’ Center | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Feb. 14th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

🎙️ The Jersey Tenors
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Saturday, Feb. 14th | 2:00 PM or 7:30 PM | More Info
Sunday, Feb. 15th | 2:00 PM start | More Info

🌸 Galentine’s Bends, Brunch & Browse
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Sunday, Feb. 15th | 10:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🌶️ LBI Invitational Chili Cook-Off
St. Francis Gymnasium | Long Beach
Sunday, Feb. 15th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

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

📚️ Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Feb. 17th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

Together with Joy Luedtke Real Estate, LLC

Joy Luedtke Real Estate is proud to deliver exclusive Long Beach Island market insight throughout 2026. As LBI’s top-grossing family brokerage in 2025, with over $150M in closed sales, we pair decades of local expertise with real-time market intelligence.

We’re hosting simultaneous open houses this weekend—stop by to tour exceptional homes, connect with our team, and get a pulse on the current LBI market.

📍 Open Houses | Saturday, 11 AM – 2 PM
• 188 Nautilus Drive, Loveladies — Lagoonfront
• 129-C Long Beach Blvd, Loveladies — Second from the ocean

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Feb. 12th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Craft it Out: Valentine’s Day
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Feb. 13th | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🧱 Family Free Build
Bricks & Minifigs | Manahawkin
Sunday, Feb. 15th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

📚 Story Explorers Lunar New Year (Ages: 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Feb. 17th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Teen Movie Night: The Color Purple
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Feb. 18th | 6:00–8:20 PM | More Info

Together with Sentinel Public Adjusters

The Property Damage Experts!

Based out of Beach Haven Crest, Sentinel Public Adjusters brings 15+ years of experience with frozen pipe insurance claims and carries an A+ BBB Rating. We’re also IICRC-certified in fire, smoke & water damage restoration.

We manage your insurance claim from start to finish, advocating exclusively for you—not the insurance company.

Call now for a free consultation w/ owner: Brian Franks 856-230-0784

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 12th

• Black-Eyed Susans | SINGO | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 13th

• Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Kenny Dubman | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

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

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

• Black Whale | The Shiffler Duo | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | The Pickles | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 14th

• Nardi’s | Pickles Duo | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Allison Stella | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

• Northside | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

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

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

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

Sunday the 15th

• Nardi’s | Jeff Lakata | 5:00 PM

Monday the 16th

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

Wednesday the 18th

• Old Causeway | Scotty Z | 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: 🌤️ 38°/26°
Saturday: 🌤️ 45°/32°
Sunday: 🌦️ 43°/33°

10-Day Forecast

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