⚓ this week on LBI: 2/26/26

Mornin’!

Sunshine and no snow in the forecast for this weekend. The snow looks nice and all but we’re counting down until spring over here.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

❓️Trivia Time
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Feb. 27th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

📚️ Big Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Feb. 27th | 9:00–3:00 PM | More Info
Saturday, Feb. 28th | 9:00–3:00 PM | More Info

📽️ Oscar® Nominated Shorts
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Friday, Feb. 27th | 7:30 PM start | More Info
Saturday, Feb. 28th | 1:00 PM start | More Info
Saturday, Feb. 28th | 7:30 PM start | More Info

🔬 Science Saturdays
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Saturday, Feb. 28th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🗣️ FBLSP Winter Speaker Series
Lighthouse Visitors’ Center | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Feb. 28th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

🧀 The Perfect Pairing
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Saturday, Feb. 28th | 4:00–5:30 PM | More Info

🌊 22nd Annual Super Plunge
48th St. Beach | Brant Beach
Sunday, Mar. 1st | 12:00 PM start | More Info

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

🧀 1st Annual Mac & Cheese Cook Off
ManaFirkin Brewing Company | Manahawkin
Sunday, Mar. 1st | 1:00 PM start | More Info

🩸Blood Pressure Clinic
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Mar. 3rd | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🗣️ History Happens Here Speaker Series
LBI Historical Museum | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Mar. 4th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

Together with Joy Luedtke Real Estate, LLC

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We’re hosting 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, 12 – 2 PM
29 Amherst Road, High Bar Harbor — Lagoonfront
129-C Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies — Oceanside

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Poetry Sampler - Black Voices
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Feb. 27th | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

📚 Weather Scavenger Hunt
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Mar. 2nd | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

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

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 26th

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | P Funk North Acoustic | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 27th

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

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

• Daddy O | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | LaStella Bros. | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

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

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

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | DJ Swish | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | JB3 | 9:30 PM

Saturday the 28th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Samantha Irwin | 1:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Preach | 5:00 PM

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

• Tuckers Tavern | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Dale & Amy | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Beggars Pay | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | No Dead Air | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | The Neighbors | 9:30 PM

Monday the 2nd

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

Tuesday the 3rd

• Old Causeway | Just Bob | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 4th

• Old Causeway | Amy Elizabeth | 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: 🌤️ 41°/33°
Saturday: 🌤️ 46°/35°
Sunday: 🌤️ 41°/21°

10-Day Forecast

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