⚓ this week on LBI: 5/29/25

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Mornin’!

We’re happy to share our newest long-form content feature from contributing writer, Brielle Bleeker. She had a chance to sit down with Sandy Gingras, owner of How to Live and How to Live Bayside, to chat about art, pollinator gardens, and life on the island. Check out the full interview here!

P.S. 🧀 Tickets have been selling fast to the LBI Lowdown summer kick-off event on 6/19. If you’re looking to join the fun, you can find more info and get your tickets here.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🌿 Thyme to Learn about Herbs
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, May 29th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🌊 Free Beach HIIT Class
Centre St. Beach | Beach Haven
Friday, May 30th | 7:00 AM start | More Info

✏️ Figure Drawing w/ Diane Grimes
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Friday, May 30th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🎣 Surf Fishing Tournament
Beaches of LBI | LBI
Saturday, May 31st | 7:00–12:30 PM | More Info

🖼️ Spring Vendor Market
St. Francis Community Center | Brant Beach
Saturday, May 31st | 9:30–3:00 PM | More Info

🏃 Sunday Runday Run Club
510 N Bay Ave | Beach Haven
Sunday, Jun 1st | 8:00 AM start | More Info

🚶 PBA Breakfast 5k
Nardi’s | Long Beach
Sunday, Jun 1st | 8:30 AM start | More Info

🎨 7th Annual Beach Haven Art Walk
Various Stops | Beach Haven
Sunday, Jun 1st | 9:00–4:00 PM | More Info

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

🎼 Capital Singers of Trenton Concert
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church | Beach Haven
Sunday, Jun. 1st | 4:00 PM start

📽️ Lighthouse International Film Festival
Numerous Venues | All Around LBI
Wednesday, Jun. 4th - Sunday, Jun. 8th | More Info

🎶 Irving Berlin’s Top Hat
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Jun. 15th | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, May 29th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Harmonica Lesson: The Show (Ages: Teens)
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, May 31st | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

📚 Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Jun. 2nd | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jun. 3rd | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🎶 Live Music

Weekday Live Music

• View the full live music schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 30th

• The Shell | Joe Faronea | 2:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Chris Gustelli | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Capt. Bill Brucato | 3:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Billy T Midnight | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Greg Warren | 5:00 PM

• Arlington | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Brother Pete | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | The Petties | 8:00 PM

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

• The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

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

• Nardi’s | Guy Smiley | 10:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Billy Walton Band | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 31st

• The Shell | Matt Meneges Trio | 2:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Chuck DeBruyn | 3:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Dylan Canfield Trio | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Mike's Minute | 4:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Fish & Marty | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 5:00 PM

• The Gateway | Joey D. & Johnny B. | 6:00 PM

• The Shell | Blue Collar Band | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Robert DiStasi | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Chris Guzman | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Jeff Selby | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Ted & Friends | 9:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Dread Pilot Roberts | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Radio Royalty | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Tragic Remedy | 10:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | The Way Outs | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 1st

• The Shell | Tommy Vodka | 2:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 3:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown | 3:00 PM

• Northside | Trivia | 4:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Meg Whalen | 5:00 PM

• Arlington | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

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🍽 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: 🌧️ 68°/59°
Saturday: 🌥️ 69°/52°
Sunday: 🌤️ 67°/55°

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