⚓ this week on LBI: 4/23/26

Mornin’!

There’s only 5 more weekends until Memorial Day Weekend. So if you’re a local who enjoys the quieter crowds at restaurants and local businesses, get out there now. And if you’re someone who lives for summer and all LBI has to offer during the peak season, we’re just a few short weeks away!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🩺 Family Health & Safety Fair
St. Francis Community Center | Brant Beach
Thursday, Apr. 23rd | 10:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🍺 Think & Drink Trivia Night
ManaFirkin Brewing Company | Manahawkin
Thursday, Apr. 23rd | 6:30 PM start | More Info

♻️ Marsh Cleanup
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Friday, Apr. 24th | 9:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🚶 Walk for Wellness
Cedar Bonnet Island Park | Manahawkin
Friday, Apr. 24th | 9:30 AM start | More Info

❓️ Trivia Time
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Apr. 24th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🏃 Simon’s Heart of a Champion 5K Run/Walk
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Saturday, Apr. 25th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

👕 De-cluttering and Depersonalizing
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Apr. 25th | 1:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🗣️ FBLSP Winter Speaker Series
Lighthouse Visitors’ Center | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Apr. 25th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

🧀 Book Signing & Charcuterie w/ Ann Coen
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Saturday, Apr. 25th | 3:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🪄 Celebrity Illusionists: The Edwards Twins
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Saturday, Apr. 25th | 5:00–7:00 PM | More Info
Sunday, Apr. 26th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🌸 LBI School Annual Spring Fundraiser
Terrace Tavern | Long Beach
Saturday, Apr. 25th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🎬️ Spring Soiree: Hollywood Celebration
Sea Shell Resort | Beach Haven
Saturday, Apr. 25th | 7:00–11:00 PM | More Info

💐 Floral Arrangement Class
Reynolds Garden Shop | Manahawkin
Sunday, Apr. 26th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🥇 ManaFirkin’s Got Talent
ManaFirkin Brewing Company | Manahawkin
Sunday, Apr. 26th | 3:00 PM start | More Info

📽️ Film Documentary: We're All Plastic People Now
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Apr. 29th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

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

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Apr. 23rd | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Apr. 28th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 23rd

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Kenny Dubman | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 24th

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

• Daddy O | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | Allison Stella | 6:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Thom Ryan | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | Chris Fritz | 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 | DJ Meatball | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Polish Nannies | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | DJ | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 25th

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

• Joe Pop’s | Trevor Baylor | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Chris Guzman | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Dale & Amy | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Matt Fisher | 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 Pinheads | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 10:00 PM

Monday the 27th

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

Tuesday the 28th

• Old Causeway | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 29th

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

• Old Causeway | Preach | 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: 🌤️ 56°/47°
Saturday: 🌧️ 53°/43°
Sunday: 🌤️ 51°/43°

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