⚓ this week on LBI: 8/13/26

Mornin’!

And welcome to the influx of new subscribers over the past week. If you’re new here, we’re a one-stop spot for all the weekly happenings going on across LBI. Hope you enjoy and feel free to leave us any feedback (even negative feedback, we promise to not take it personal 😉) by taking the poll at the bottom of this email.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🐶 Special Needs Community Event w/ Therapy Dogs
Beach Reads | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 13th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Perfect Pairings Tastings
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 13th | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🏓 Dink & Drink
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Aug 13th | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

💪 Beach Workout Fundraiser
7th St. Beach | Surf City
Friday, Aug 14th | 7:00 AM start | More Info

☀️ Barre on the Bay
Parker’s Garage | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 14th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 14th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Aug 14th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Aug 14th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🎣 Dock Road Marlin Fest
Dock Road | Beach Haven
Through Aug 14th | 4:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ Beachfest Arts & Crafts Festival
Veterans Park | Beach Haven
Saturday, Aug 15th | 9:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🦀 Blue Claw Craft Show
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Aug 15th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🏄️ 4th Annual Littleneck Jam
68 St. Beach | Brant Beach
Sunday, Aug 16th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🏃 47th Annual Dog Day Road Race (5-mile Run)
High Point Fire House | Harvey Cedars
Sunday, Aug 16th | 9:00 AM start | More Info

🎶 Pretty Woman
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Aug 16th | More Info

🎶 1776: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Aug 18th | More Info

📚️ Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 18th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

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

📿 Bead Happenings Workshop
Just Bead It | Surf City
Weekdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

Together with Joy Luedtke Real Estate, LLC

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👪️ Family Fun

🎨 Open Stamp Classes (All Ages)
Sea Shell Resort | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 13th | 3:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🥁 Jammin’ Into the End of Summer (Ages: 0-5)
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Friday, Aug 14th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Lighthouse Craft (Ages: 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Aug 14th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Sprouts Storytime (Ages: 4-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 18th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

Together with ReClam the Bay

You can now enjoy the ReClam the Bay Clam Trail educational scavenger hunt using its newly launched app!

Consider planning a family excursion to the Clam Trail! It is a fun way to explore local history and businesses and learn fun facts about the local marine life and ecosystem. Download the app, create a team and start exploring. You earn a ReClam the Bay sticker for each level you reach — start as a Beginner and move to Grower on your 6th visit; Planter on your 12th visit and Harvester on your 24th visit! Simply scan the QR code at each location. You can find all the locations on reclamthebay.org and learn more about the app here. Discovery Awaits!

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

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

Friday the 14th

• The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

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

• Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Zoe Clark | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Jimmy Brogan | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 5:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Kenny Burkhardt Trio | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | LaStella Bros. | 6:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Bent Fenders Band | 7:00 PM

• The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Fritz Band | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

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

• Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Str8up Band | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Man Down | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Porch | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 15th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Thomas Duffy | 1:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Lick of Sense | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Bill & Andy | 3:00 PM

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

• The Shell | Ridgemont High | 4:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Rob Silvers | 5:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Caleb Demmerle | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Tommy Vodka | 5:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

• Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:30 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Rob Connolly | 6:30 PM

• Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• Daddy O | Gypsy Moon | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Ty Mares | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Diablo Sandwich | 8:00 PM

• The Gateway | Dead to the Core | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | Jell & the Kidz | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | The Pettis | 9:00 PM

• Northside | Sean Cox | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Electric Stingray | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | DJ Hunter | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Barbara Lin Band | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Stealing Savanah | 10:00 PM

• Daymark | The Danksters | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Anger Management | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Embers | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 16th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Mitchell Faber | 1:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Ned Ryerson Duo | 3:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Generation Next | 4:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Allison Stella | 4:00 PM

• Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Capt. Eric & The Shipwrecks | 4:00 PM

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

• Nardi’s | Dave Christopher Band | 5:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

• Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Brother Pete Duo | 7:00 PM

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

• The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

• The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

• View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

🍽 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: 🌤️ 81°/70°
Saturday: 🌤️ 80°/71°
Sunday: ☁️ 80°/74°

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