⚓ this week on LBI: 7/31/25

Mornin’!

Tomorrow marks the first day of August 😭 but at least the rainy skies tomorrow should clear up to some better weekend weather.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🪶 All About Ospreys
LBT Field Station | Holgate
Thursday, Jul 31st | 10:00-11:00 AM | More Info

📖 Susan Marren Author Visit
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 31st | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info
*registration required

🧀 Flora & Fromage
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 31st | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

📷️ Happy Hour Q&A w/ Ann Coen
The Dune Market | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 31st | 6:00 PM start | More Info

💪 Pilates w/ Jamie
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Aug 1st | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🪴 Putting Your Garden to Bed
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 1st | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info
*registration required

😎 Hearts of Mercy Summer Bash
Queen City Marina | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 1st | 6:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🧘 Beach Yoga & Henna
AME Fitness | Ship Bottom
Friday, Aug 1st | 7:00 PM start | More Info

🌙 Permanent Jewelry Event w/ Arc & Alloy
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Saturday, Aug 2nd | 9:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🎟️ Tricky Tray Fundraiser
Ship Bottom Firehouse | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Aug 2nd | 5:30–9:30 PM | More Info

🚒 Auxiliary Annual Auction
Fireman’s Hall | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Aug 2nd | 6:30 PM start | More Info

🎨 Antique & Collectible Show
Viking Village | Barnegat Light
Sunday, Aug 3rd | 9:00–4:30 PM

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Aug 3rd | 12:00 PM

🎼 Fr. Alphonse’s Orchestra of St. Peter By the Sea
St. Francis of Assisi Parish | Brant Beach
Sunday, Aug 3rd | 3:30 PM start | More Info

🎤 Teen Cabaret
Queen City Marina | Beach Haven
Sunday, Aug 3rd | 8:00 PM start | More Info

🤣 Comedian Mike Marino
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Sunday, Aug 3rd | 8:30 PM start | More Info

🎼 My Broadway- Concert by John D. Smitherman
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 4th | 5:00 PM OR 8:00 PM | More Info

🎤 Monday Night Talks
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 4th | 7:00 PM start | More Info

🏡 59th Annual Seashore House Tour
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Wednesday, Aug 6th | 10:30–4:30 PM | More Info

🎶 West Side Story
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Aug 17th | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings
Just Bead It | Surf City
Daily | Various Times | More Info

⚓️ Boat Cruises & Excursions
Miss Barnegat Light | Barnegat Light
Daily | Various Times | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 31st | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Take Home Craft
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 31st | 11:00–5:00 PM | More Info

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

📚 Little Artists Ice Cream Craft (Ages 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Aug 4th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Drop-In Craft
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Aug 4th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

✨ Character Breakfast: Wizard of Oz
QC Market | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Aug 5th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 5th | 2:00–2:30 PM | More Info

📚 Lil Monsters Art (Ages 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Aug 6th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

• View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Saturday the 2nd

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

• Engleside Sandbar | TBD | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Worst Case Scenario | 3:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Jack Supan | 3:00 PM

• The Shell | Billy Walton Band | 4:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | The Remnants | 5:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Live Music | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Mike Folk | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Chopped Broccoli Duo | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Joe Farina | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• Daddy O | Michael Skiles | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Daniel Rodriguez | 7:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | Live Music | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Mike Donato | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Live Music | 9:00 PM

• Northside | Beth T | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Black Tie Groove & Drunken Clams | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Katfish Lucy | 9:30 PM

• The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Who Brought the Dog | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Screaming Broccoli | 10:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Empire | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | The Benjamins | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 3rd

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Josh Werner | 1:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Amptons Duo | 3:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

• Northside | Trivia | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Lex & Cole | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 4:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | LaStella Bros. | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Dave Christopher Band | 4:30 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Live Music | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Chris Guzman | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Paul Healy | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Chris Guastelle Trio | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Live Music | 8:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

• Nardi’s | The Rockets | 9:30 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

• View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

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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: ⛈️ 73°/66°
Saturday: ☀️ 77°/66°
Sunday: ☀️ 78°/66°

10-Day Forecast

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