⚓ this week on LBI: 3/26/26

Mornin’!

One thing that we love to do is share the stories of the people and local businesses that make LBI what it is. Our contributing writer, Brielle, has written some great pieces over the years. We encourage you to check ‘em out here, learn a little bit more about your neighbors on the island, and maybe check out some place new that you haven’t visited before!

P.S. Over the past two years, we created a flyer containing a QR code which took you directly to the most recent Lowdown newsletter when you scanned it with your phone. This flyer was a big hit with hotels and those who own rental properties so we’ll be sharing it again for you in next week’s newsletter.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

📽️ LIFS Film Screening: We Met at Grossinger’s
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Mar. 26th | 7:30 PM start | More Info

📖 NJ Historical Collection w/ John Zinn
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Mar. 27th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🍩 14th Annual Free Donut Day
Shore Good Donuts | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Mar. 28th | 7:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🍻 Cards & Cold Ones
ManaFirkin Brewing Company | Manahawkin
Saturday, Mar. 28th | 9:00–2:00 PM | More Info

✍️ 8th Annual LBI Job Fair
St. Francis Community Center | Long Beach
Saturday, Mar. 28th | 10:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Brunch, the Fourchette Way
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Saturday, Mar. 28th | 11:00–12:30 PM | More Info

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

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

🍾 Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch
Nardi’s | Long Beach
Saturday, Mar. 28th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

🐰 Bunny Hop 5K Fun Run & Walk
Stafford Municipal Complex | Manahawkin
Sunday, Mar. 29th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Mar. 29th | 12:00 PM

🎨 Open Art Studio
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Sunday, Mar. 29th | 12:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🐰 Bunny & Brews
ManaFirkin Brewing Company | Manahawkin
Sunday, Mar. 29th | 12:00–3:00 PM | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings
Just Bead It | Surf City
Daily | 2:00 PM start | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Mar. 26th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Flower Power (Grades: 3-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Mar. 27th | 3:30–4:30 PM | More Info

🐰 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Hotel LBI | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Mar. 28th | 8:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Story Explorers (Ages: 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Mar. 31st | 10:00–10:45 AM | More Info

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LBI Lowdown is a free, local independent newsletter. Your contributions go towards keeping the crew going so we can have more fun and build more community. We appreciate any and all support from our readers! -- Jeff

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 26th

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Mark & Carmen | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 27th

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

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

• Daddy O | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | Ned Ryerson | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• The Port Hole | Ted Hammock | 9:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | Jeremy Renner Band | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Guns 4 Hire | 9:30 PM

Saturday the 28th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Mike Dougherty | 1:00 PM

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

• Surf City Hotel | Capt. Bill Brucato | 5:00 PM

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

• Tuckers Tavern | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Dale & Amy | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Preach | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Sean Cox | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | Generation Next | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Jell & The Kids | 9:30 PM

Monday the 30th

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

Tuesday the 31st

• Old Causeway | Chris Guzman | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 1st

• Nardi’s | Karaoke w/ Johnny Mac | 5:00 PM

• 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: ☁️ 53°/33°
Saturday: 🌤️ 43°/33°
Sunday: ☀️ 46°/41°

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