⚓ this week on LBI: 5/1/25

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Mornin’!

We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with our friends at Fourchette in Beach Haven for our first ever Lowdown event! So come mingle, try some new cheeses, and explore Fourchette’s vast offering of artisanal cheeses, gourmet foods, and infused olive oils.

We’re aiming for a Thursday night in June. If you’re interested in attending (and want a discounted ticket), let us know what day works best for you by taking the poll below:

P.S. 🥳 Wishing a very Happy Birthday (on 5/6) to Colleen V.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🪶 Southern Ocean Birding Group Monthly Meeting
Ocean County Library | Barnegat
Thursday, May 1st | 7:00–8:30 PM | More Info

🧀 Wheyward Women Cheese Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, May 2nd | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🍷 Monthly Wine Club
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Friday, May 2nd | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🎉 Ship Bottom’s Centennial Gala
Hotel LBI | Ship Bottom
Friday, May 2nd | 6:00–11:00 PM | More Info

🪶 Bird Watching: Spring Migrants
Cedar Bonnet Island | Manahawkin
Saturday, May 3rd | 8:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ Artisan Pop-Up Show
60 Ralph Lane | Beach Haven West
Saturday, May 3rd | 10:00–4:00 PM |

🍺 Craft Beer & Food Truck Fest
Veteran’s Park | Beach Haven
Saturday, May 3rd | 1:00–6:00 PM | More Info

⚓️ NJ Maritime Museum Annual Fundraiser
Bird & Bettys | Beach Haven
Saturday, May 3rd | 3:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🏇 Derby Party
Nardi’s | Long Beach
Saturday, May 3rd | 5:00 PM start | More Info

🏇 Derby Party
Surf City Hotel | Surf City
Saturday, May 3rd | 5:00 PM start | More Info

🏇 Derby Party
Joe Pop’s | Ship Bottom
Saturday, May 3rd | 5:00 PM start | More Info

🏃 Wings for Life World Run
Jetty Flagship Store | Manahawkin
Sunday, May 4th | 6:45 AM start | More Info

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, May 4th | 12:00 PM

🌲 Nature + Forest Therapy Walk
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Sunday, May 4th | 1:00–3:00 PM | More Info

📿 Mother’s Day Bracelet Workshop
Just Bead It | Surf City
Sunday, May 4th | 2:00 PM start | More Info

🎷 Fotografia: An Afternoon of Jazz
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church | Beach Haven
Sunday, May 4th | 4:00 PM start

🍕 SOMC Pizza Party Fundraiser
Nardi’s | Long Beach
Wednesday, May 7th | 5:00–8:00 PM | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Outer Space Scavenger Hunt
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, May 1st | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

📚 Baby Bookworms (Ages 0-24mo)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, May 1st | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Homeschool Hangout
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, May 2nd | 2:30–3:30 PM | More Info

🎨 Family Chalk Art Event
Haymarket | Ship Bottom
Saturday, May 3rd | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🛹 Skate Clinic
West 10th Street | Barnegat Light
Saturday, May 3rd | 12:00–2:30 PM | More Info

🧱 May the 4th Free Build
Bricks & Minifigs | Manahawkin
Sunday, May 4th | 3:00–6:00 PM | More Info

📚 Craft It Out: Cinco de Mayo
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, May 5th | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, May 6th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🎶 Live Music

Thursday the 1st

• Sea Shell Resort | Chris Guastelle | 2:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Third Wheel | 4:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 2nd

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Ned Ryerson | 5:00 PM

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

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

• Tuckers Tavern | Eric Clark | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | DJ Stanley Stylez | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Ryan Zimmerman | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Open Mic Night | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Katfish Lucy | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | P Funk North | 9:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Ned Ryerson Band | 9:30 PM

Saturday the 3rd

• Sea Shell Resort | Matt Menges | 2:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Just Bob | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | The Drunken Clams | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Tom Pernal | 6:00 PM

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

• Bird & Betty’s | DJ Kevin Kong | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | No Time Lost | 7:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Nikki Briar Band | 9:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Chevy Lopez | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | 80s Undercover | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Run for Cover | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 4th

• Surf City Hotel | Shay Mac | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

Monday the 5th

• Old Causeway | TMT | 6:00 PM

Tuesday the 6th

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

Wednesday the 7th

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

• Old Causeway | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

🍽 Eat & Drink

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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.

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Saturday: 🌬️ 68°/58°
Sunday: ⛅️ 65°/55°

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