⚓ this week on LBI: 8/21/25

Mornin’!

It’s been wet and windy on the island this week but at least a little sunshine is in store for the weekend. Hang in there!

And this week we’re bringing you the newest long-form content feature from contributing writer, Brielle Bleeker. She had a chance to sit down with Amy Haeberlein, owner of Birdy’s in Harvey Cedars. Find out how the space transformed from a simple coffee café to the special and eclectic space it is today. Check out the full interview here!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

⚾️ History, Tragedy, and Comedy at Ebbets Field
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 21st | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info
*registration required

🧀 The Art of Charcuterie w/ Chef Brian
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 21st | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🌃 Night Market
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 21st | 5:00–8:00 PM

🐉 Intro to Mahjong
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Aug 22nd | 4:30 PM start | More Info

🔥 Bayside & Bonfires
Queen City Marina | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 22nd | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🐶 The Seeing Eye at LBI
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Sunday, Aug 24th | 4:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🪄 Celebrity Illusionists: The Edwards Twins
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 25th | 1:00 PM OR 6:00 PM | More Info

🎤 Monday Night Talks
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 25th | 7:00 PM start | More Info

📽️ Film Screening: Here’s Yianni!
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Wednesday, Aug 27th | 7:30 PM start | More Info

🎶 Buddy… The Buddy Holly Story
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Sept 7th | 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 (Ages 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 21st | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Fun w/ Finger Painting (Ages 6mo+)
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Aug 25th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

✨ Character Breakfast: Cinderella
QC Market | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Aug 26th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Fancy Nancy Storytime (Ages 4-10)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 26th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🎵 Mommy & Me Music Class (Ages 0-3)
Veterans Park | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Aug 27th | 9:00–10:00 AM | More Info

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

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

Saturday the 23rd

• Engleside Sandbar | The Bulkheads | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Michael Colarossi | 3:00 PM

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

• The Shell | Ridgemont High | 4:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | East Two Three | 4:30 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Trevor Baylor | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Chris Guzman | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• Daddy O | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Same Mistakes | 7:00 PM

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

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

• The Shell | Capt. Eric & the Shipwrecks | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Matt Fisher | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Josh Warner | 9:00 PM

• Northside | Matt Menges | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | DJ Dominic | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | The Ruckus | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Light Up the Moon | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Ned Ryerson Band | 10:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Good Noise | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | The Royals | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 24th

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

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

• Northside | Trivia | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Caleb Dimmerle | 4:00 PM

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

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

• The Port Hole | Ted Hammock | 4:00 PM

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

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

• Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | April Lynn | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Mike Pinto | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Jimmy Brogan | 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

SPONSORED BY RECLAM THE BAY

A family who visits LBI each year shared their story with The Sandpaper of discovering over 30 Giant Painted Clams which are scattered throughout the LBI community. Read about their adventures here.

Consider planning your own family excursion to the Clam Trail! It’s a fun way to explore local history & businesses and learn fun facts about the local marine life and ecosystem. You can earn a Clam Trail 10, 20 or 30 RCTB explorer pin – simply scan the QR code at each location. You can find all the locations on reclamthebay.org.

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SPONSORED BY THE GABLES HISTORIC INN & RESTAURANT

The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant offers an unforgettable blend of coastal luxury and timeless romance. Dine in an award-winning fine dining restaurant surrounded by lush gardens and flickering candlelight, where every dish is crafted with the freshest local ingredients and refined creativity. Upstairs, five beautifully appointed guest rooms await within a meticulously restored Victorian inn—each a serene retreat just steps from the beach. Visit their website to make reservations at both the restaurant or inn.

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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: 🌤️ 77°/64°
Saturday: ☀️ 77°/68°
Sunday: ☀️ 78°/69°

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