⚓ this week on LBI: 8/20/26

Mornin’!

Don’t let the clouds and a little rain get you down this weekend. There’s still plenty of summer left. Get out there and have a good time!

And today we’re sharing our newest piece from contributing writer, Brielle Bleeker. She had a chance to sit down with the family behind Beach Reads, Surf City’s charming coastal bookstore. Discover the heartwarming story behind the shop and what makes it feel like a true part of the island’s summer escape. You can check out the full interview here.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🌃 Night Market
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 20th | 4:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🏓 Dink & Drink
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Aug 20th | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🍹 Ladies Night
Yaatree Bazaar | Barnegat Light
Thursday, Aug 20th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 21st | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Aug 21st | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Free Cheese Tasting - Under the Tent
The Cheese Shoppe | Surf City
Friday, Aug 21st | 10:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🌲 Whispers in the Pines
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 21st | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Aug 21st | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Caviar Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 21st | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🐶 The Seeing Eye at LBI
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Sunday, Aug 23rd | 4:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🤣 Comedy Night Fundraiser for the JCC
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Sunday, Aug 23rd | 8:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🎸 Winslow: An Eagles Tribute
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 24th | 5:00 OR 8:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Sunset Beach Mahj
S Bay Avenue | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Aug 25th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🎶 1776: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Aug 30th | 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

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👪️ Family Fun

🎨 Open Paint Classes (All Ages)
Sea Shell Resort | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 20th | 3:00–6:00 PM | More Info

💪 Family Fitness Night (Ages: 4+)
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Thursday, Aug 20th | 5:00–6:00 PM | More Info

✂️ Sensory Play Summer Series
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Friday, Aug 21st | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Surflight Serenaders (All Ages)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Aug 21st | 3:30–4:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 25th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🎉 PJ Party at the Park
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Wednesday, Aug 26th | 7:00–8:00 PM | 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 21st

• The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

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

• Surf City Hotel | Rob Connolly | 3:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Quixote Project | 3:30 PM

• Port Hole | Greg Warren | 4:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Samantha Dress | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Big Daddy Duo | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Dale & Amy | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Marty Unplugged | 6:00 PM

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

• Daymark | Skip Winters Duo | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

• The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Jeff Selby | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | The Neighbors | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | 3AM Tokyo | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Goodman Fiske | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | No Standards | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 22nd

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Steamboat Messiah | 1:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Ridgemont High | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Robert DiStasi | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Mojo Lite | 4:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Allison Stella | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | The Roomies | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Shallow Green | 5:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

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

• Daddy O | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

• Daymark | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Preach | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | 5 Dollar Shakes | 8:00 PM

• The Gateway | Lovelight | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | Who Brought the Dog | 8:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | East Two Three | 8:30 PM

• Black Whale | Alex Reck | 9:00 PM

• Northside | Brother Pete | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Mojo Lite | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Polish Nannies | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Good Noise | 10:00 PM

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

• Nardi’s | Mr. LoveJoy | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 23rd

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Alex Reck | 1:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | JP LaStella | 3:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 3:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Dan Brown | 4:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Trevor Baylor | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Lenahawkin | 4:00 PM

• Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 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 | The Black Ties | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | LaStella Bros. | 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: ⛅️ 77°/ 70°
Saturday: 🌩️ 77°/ 70°
Sunday: ☁️ 80°/ 65°

10-Day Forecast

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