⚓ this week on LBI: 6/12/25

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Mornin’!

A week from today is the big day… LBI Lowdown’s first in-person event! It’ll be a summer kick-off party happening at Fourchette in Beach Haven. Come hang with us while enjoying some gourmet cheeses and charcuterie. We’re looking forward to meeting our readers and kicking off the summer in style. You can find more info and get your tickets here.

P.S. Wishing a very Happy Father’s Day this Sunday to all the dads out there!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

💎 Jewelry Workshop in the Greenhouse
Reynolds Garden Shop | Manahawkin
Thursday, Jun 12th | 6:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🌊 Free Beach HIIT Class
Centre St. Beach | Beach Haven
Friday, Jun 13th | 7:00 AM start | More Info

✏️ Figure Drawing w/ Diane Grimes
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Friday, Jun 13th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

⚓️ Historical New Jersey Maritime Events
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Jun 13th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🎨 First Annual Art Show
Product With A Purpose | Ship Bottom
Friday, Jun 13th | 2:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Father’s Day Cheese Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Jun 13th | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🏖️ Beach Bargain Sale
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Saturday, Jun 14th | 9:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🌶️ 10th Annual HopSauce Festival
Taylor Ave Waterfront | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jun 14th | 11:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🍺 Father’s Day IPA Tasting
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jun 14th | 1:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🧘‍♀️ Beach Yoga
29th St Beach | North Beach Haven
Saturday, Jun 14th | 9:00 AM start | More Info
Sunday, Jun 15th | 9:00 AM start | More Info

🎣 Beach Haven Tuna Open
BH Marlin & Tuna Club | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jun 14th - Saturday, Jun 21st | More Info

🏃 Sunday Runday Run Club
510 N Bay Ave | Beach Haven
Sunday, Jun 15th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

🚢 Blessing of the Fleet
Viking Village | Barnegat Light
Sunday, Jun 15th | 5:30–7:30 PM | More Info

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

📚️ Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jun 17th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🍅 Beach Haven Farmer’s Market
Walsh Field | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Jun. 18th | 9:00–12:30 PM

🌸 Garden Party By the Sea: A Fashion Show
Bonnet Island Estates | Manahawkin
Wednesday, Jun. 18th | 2:00–4:30 PM | More Info

🎨 Sunset Craft & Vendor Market
Taylor Ave Field | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Jun. 18th | 5:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🎶 9 to 5, The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Jun. 18th | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Craft It Out
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jun 12th | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🎡 Guest Appreciation Day
Fantasy Island | Beach Haven
Friday, Jun 13th | 4:00–11:00 PM | More Info

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

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jun 17th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Pride Movie Night (Ages: Teens)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Jun. 18th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music

Weekday Live Music

• View the full live music schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 13th

• Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Mike Casey | 3:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Todd Meredith | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Preach | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Trevor Baylor | 5:00 PM

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

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Alex Rock | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Dan Krochmal | 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 Pickles | 7:00 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 | Jeremy Renner Band | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | 3AM Tokyo | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 14th

• Engleside Sandbar | The Bulkheads | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | The Petti’s | 3:00 PM

• The Shell | Sunburst Trio | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Mary Buck & The Frax | 4:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Erin McAndrew | 4:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Gabe Live | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Matt Fisher | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Preach | 7:00 PM

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

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

• Buckalew’s | No Time Lost | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Brett & Nick | 7:00 PM

• The Shell | Marzano & Friends | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Alex Wash | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Rob Connolly | 9:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Grand Theft Audio | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Flip N Mickeys | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | The Rockets | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Stealing Savanah | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 15th

• Surf City Hotel | Tom Pernal | 3:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | La Stella Bros. | 3:00 PM

• Northside | Trivia | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Amy Elizabeth | 4:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

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

• Terrace Tavern | Jimmy Brogan | 8:00 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: 🌤️ 71°/64°
Saturday: 🌧️ 68°/61°
Sunday: ☁️ 66°/60°

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