⚓ this week on LBI: 3/12/26

Mornin’!

Hope everyone enjoyed the taste of spring that we got earlier in the week.

St. Patrick’s Day is this Tuesday and there’s plenty going on all weekend (including the re-opening of a few favorite restaurants)!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🎤 The “Sweet Caroline” Tour
Stafford Twp. Arts Center | Manahawkin
Thursday, Mar. 12th | 7:30 PM start | More Info

🎻 McDermott’s Handy Duo Live
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Mar. 13th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

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

🍻 Tie Dye & Pints
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Mar. 14th | 10:00–11:30 AM | More Info

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

☘️ An Irish Serenade w/ Jessica Carroll
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Mar. 14th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎼 Nocturnes Big Band Concert
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church | Beach Haven
Saturday, Mar. 14th | 3:00 PM start

🧀 Olive Oil & Balsamic Pairing
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Saturday, Mar. 14th | 4:00–5:30 PM | More Info

❤️ Health Heart Bingo
St. Francis Community Center | Long Beach
Monday, Mar. 16th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

💝 Savor, Sip, & Support
The Old Causeway | Manahawkin
Monday, Mar. 16th | 5:00 PM start | More Info

☘️ St. Patrick’s Gameday Fundraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Tuesday, Mar. 17th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

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

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

📚 Story Explorers - St Patrick's Day (Ages: 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Mar. 17th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

Together with Havenpoint Home Management

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 12th

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Josh Werner | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 13th

• Joe Pop’s | Matt Menges | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Live Music | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Brandon Freiday | 6:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Capt. Eric | 6:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | Jeff Selby | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | DJ Meatball | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Sneak Attack | 9:30 PM

Saturday the 14th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Sam Long | 1:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Ned Ryerson Band | 3:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Bagpipers | 4:45 PM

• Buckalew’s | Irish Step Dancers | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | The Semi-Tunes Band | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Live Music | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Nick Braun | 6:00 PM

• Northside | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Emerald Society Pipes & Drums | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Bagpiper Geoff Knudson | 7:00 PM

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

• Surf City Hotel | Shay Mac | 7:30 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | Mojo Lite | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Mail Order Bride | 9:30 PM

Sunday the 15th

• Surf City Hotel | Black Water Celtic Trio | 4:00 PM

Monday the 16th

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

☘️ Tuesday the 17th

• Hollow Pines | Emerald Society Pipes & Drums | 2:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Dave Christopher Band | 5:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Barbara Lin | 5:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Bagpipers | 5:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Bagpipers | 8:00 PM

Wednesday the 18th

• Old Causeway | Ted Hammock | 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: 🌬️ 44°/41°
Saturday: ⛅️ 52°/35°
Sunday: 🌥️ 48°/46°

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