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⚓ this week on LBI: 9/11/25

⚓ this week on LBI: 9/11/25

here's what's going on...

September 11, 2025

Mornin’!

Football season is in full swing and we’ve had a few people asking where to find football specials around the island. We’ll be releasing our annual list of establishments with football food & drink specials in next week’s newsletter so be on the lookout!

Also, my toddler-aged daughter has been getting into puzzles recently and I forgot how relaxing they can be. It got me thinking… I’ve seen a few generic LBI puzzles out there but not too many that are custom-created by a local artist. Trying to gather feedback from all the puzzle fans out there if a locally-created puzzle might be something you’re interested in (maybe even have a few versions created for different towns). It can also make a great gift or something to do on a rainy beach day. Let us know your thoughts by taking the poll below!

Would you be interested in a LBI-inspired jigsaw puzzle created by a local artist?

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

📚 The History of English Tea
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Sept. 11th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🍀 Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Party
Nardi’s | Long Beach
Friday, Sept. 12th | 5:00 PM start | More Info

🎥 Ten Films That Changed America
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Friday, Sept. 12th | 7:00 PM start | More Info

💝 Pickleball for the Parkinson’s Foundation
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Saturday, Sept. 13th | 9:00–1:00 PM | More Info

♻️ Stafford Community Park Cleanup
Manahawkin Lake Park | Manahawkin
Saturday, Sept. 13th | 10:00–12:30 PM | More Info

🌞 Ship Bottom Day at the Bay
Municipal Ramp | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Sept. 13th | 12:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🎸 Everly Brothers Tribute
Stafford Twp. Arts Center | Manahawkin
Saturday, Sept. 13th | 7:30 PM start | More Info

🖼️ Antique & Collectible Show
Viking Village | Barnegat Light
Sunday, Sept. 14th | 9:00–4:30 PM | More Info

🎲 Game Day Fundraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Tuesday, Sept. 16th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

📚 Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Sept. 16th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

📚 Watercolor Art Demo w/ Carol Freas
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Sept. 17th | 11:00–12:30 PM | More Info

🎶 Calendar Girls
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Sept. 21st | More Info

🏄‍♀️ 19th Annual Jetty Clam Jam
68th St. | Brant Beach
Weekend Open Window | 8:00–5:00 PM | More Info

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

👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages 0-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Sept. 11th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Craft It Out: Back to School
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Sept. 13th | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🎨 Open Art Studio
Municipal Ramp | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Sept. 13th | 12:00–6:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Sept. 16th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Barbie: A History (All Ages)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Sept. 17th | 6:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 12th

Surf City Hotel | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM
Nardi’s | Mike Byrne | 5:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM
Daddy O | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM
Tuckers Tavern | Mike Dougherty | 6:00 PM
Ship Bottom Brewery | Trivia Night | 6:00 PM
The Gateway | Alex Chernick | 7:00 PM
Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM
The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM
Buckalew’s | Sean Cox Band | 8:00 PM
Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM
Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM
Old Causeway | Skinny Amigo | 9:30 PM
Bird & Betty’s | Laura Lea & Tripp Fabulous | 9:30 PM
Nardi’s | The Pickles | 10:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Jeremy Renner Trio | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 13th

Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 5:00 PM
Nardi’s | Thom Ryan | 5:00 PM
Tuckers Tavern | Preach | 6:00 PM
Northside | Dale & Amy | 6:00 PM
Daddy O | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM
The Shell | Todd Meredith Duo | 7:00 PM
Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM
The Gateway | Later Daze Blues Band | 7:00 PM
Buckalew’s | No Time Lost | 8:00 PM
Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM
Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:30 PM
Bird & Betty’s | Billy Walton Band | 9:30 PM
Nardi’s | The Rockets | 10:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Shallow Green | 10:00 PM
Delaware Ave. Oyster House | Live DJ | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 14th

Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM
Surf City Hotel | Preach | 3:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours & Specials Menus

Find a breakdown of happy hours and food & drink specials here

** We’ll be getting the link above updated during the coming weeks as businesses start to rotate their happy hours to off-season specials. **

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°/61°
Saturday: 🌤️ 72°/62°
Sunday: 🌤️ 77°/62°

10-Day Forecast

🏊‍♂️ Hitting the water? Check the tide chart

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