⚓ this week on LBI: 8/6/26

Mornin’!

It’s looking like another weekend of on and off again sun but at least the rain should be limited to just overnight Friday.

We’re thinking of trying something new this fall to build a little IRL connection while getting a chance to visit some of the local restaurants you maybe haven’t been to in a while. Support local businesses 🤝 make some new friends.

Here’s how things would work:
1) A quick quiz helps us link you up with 5 compatible people to create a table of 6
2) We book the island restaurant and reveal it to you the morning of
3) Enjoy a meal and real conversation with some new friends
4) After the dinner, all tables have the option to converge at an after dinner surprise location

Sound like something you might enjoy? Let us know by taking the poll below. If there’s enough interest, we’ll start putting the wheels in motion.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🦴 “Digging It!” An Interactive S.T.E.M. Show
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 6th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🌃 Night Market
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 6th | 4:00–7:00 PM | More Info

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

🍫 21st Annual Chocolate Fair
LBI Historical Museum | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 6th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 7th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Aug 7th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

✨ Glow in the Dark Pilates Night
AME Fitness | Ship Bottom
Friday, Aug 7th | 8:15 PM start | More Info

🤣 Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 7th | 8:30–10:30 PM | More Info

🏄️ 18th Annual ALO Longboard Classic
68th St Beach | Brant Beach
Saturday, Aug 8th | 8:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ LBI Artist Studio Tour
Various Locations | LBI
Sat & Sun, Aug 8th & 9th | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🧜‍♀️ Brielle’s Shells Shop Party
Brielle’s Shells | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Aug 8th | 10:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🍻 SBB 10th Anniversary Party
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Aug 8th | 12:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Monday Mahj Lessons & Open Play
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Monday, Aug 10th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Mahjong 101
Pixie LBI | Barnegat Light
Monday, Aug 10th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🏄️ Surf Movie Night
South End Surf ‘N Paddle | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 10th | 7:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🤣 Comedy Night - Mike Marino
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 10th | 8:30–10:30 PM | More Info

💎 Beach Bargain Sale Fundraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 11th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☀️ Summer Safety Program for Children
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Tuesday, Aug 11th | 11:00–12:00 PM

🎣 Dock Road Marlin Fest
Dock Road | Beach Haven
Tues-Fri, Aug 11th-14th | 4:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Mahjong 102
Pixie LBI | Barnegat Light
Tuesday, Aug 11th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

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

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 6th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🎨 Walk-In Open Paint Class
Sea Shell Resort | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 6th | 3:00–6:00 PM | More Info

✂️ Sensory Play Summer Series
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Friday, Aug 7th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Red White and Blue Sing-Along
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Aug 10th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🤣 Family Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 10th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

📚 Dinosaurs! With Dinoman (Ages: 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 11th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🏃 Sprint-Sprinkle-Splash (Ages: 10-15)
Veteran’s Park | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Aug 11th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📚 The 5 Signers of the Declaration of Independence (Ages: Teens)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Aug 12th | 6:00–7:00 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!

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

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

Friday the 7th

• The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

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

• Surf City Hotel | Preach | 3:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Rich Meyer | 5:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Justin Jones | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 5:00 PM

• Port Hole | Ted Hammock | 5:30 PM

• The Boatyard | Karly C & The Rebel Y’all Band | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Tom Pernal | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

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

• The Gateway | Later Daze Blues Band | 7:00 PM

• The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Ned Ryerson | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

• The Marlin | Ridgemont High | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Screaming Broccoli | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | JB3 | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Kono Nation | 10:00 PM

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

• Nardi’s | Temporary Grace | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 8th

• LBI Distilling Co. | Nicole Curtis | 1:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

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

• Mud City Crab House | Chuck DeBruyn | 4:00 PM

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

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Nick Lombardo & The Decent Ok | 4:00 PM

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

• LBI Distilling Co. | Brad Wilson | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Matt & Hansen | 5:00 PM

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

• Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:30 PM

• The Boatyard | Twice is Good | 6:00 PM

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

• Daddy O | Brother Pete | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Kickstart Duo | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | No Time Lost | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 8:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Ty Mares (Full Band) | 9:00 PM

• Black Whale | Preach | 9:00 PM

• Northside | Todd Meredith | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Danksters | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | The Pinheads | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Aftershock | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Steal the Sky | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Original Copy | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 9th

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

• The Boatyard | Lakini’s Rooster | 2:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | JP LaStella | 3:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 3:00 PM

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

• Bird & Bettys | Dennis Zimmer | 4:00 PM

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

• Mud City Crab House | Sean & Sienna | 4:00 PM

• Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 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 | Chris Guastelle Trio | 7:00 PM

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

• The Gateway | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Tom Cometa Beach Project | 8:00 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: 🌤️ 85°/73°
Saturday: ☁️ 86°/73°
Sunday: 🌤️ 87°/72°

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