⚓ this week on LBI: 9/3/26

Mornin’!

Somehow we’ve stumbled into the unofficial last weekend of summer. A mixed bag of weather on Friday but the rest of the weekend isn’t looking too shabby. Let’s go out with a bang!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🧀 Summer Isn’t Over Yet
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Thursday, Sept 3rd | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Sept 4th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Sept 4th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Friday, Sept 4th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

💪 Barre on the Deck
bohdy | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Sept 5th | 8:00–9:00 AM | More Info

🧘 Yoga by the Beach w/ Haley
North Beach Public Beach | Long Beach
Sat-Sun | 8:30–9:45 AM | More Info

🎆 Labor Day Weekend Fireworks
Fantasy Island | Beach Haven
Saturday, Sept 5th | 9:00 PM start | More Info

🖼️ Art & Craft Show
Viking Village | Barnegat Light
Sunday, Sept 6th | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Sept 6th | 12:00 PM

⛵️ Annual Catboat Race
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Sunday, Sept 6th | 12:30 PM start | More Info

🧘 Sunset Partner Beach Yoga
N. 1st St. Beach | Surf City
Sunday, Sept 6th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

👋 Summer Send Off Vendor Village
The SeaShell Resort | Beach Haven
Monday, Sept. 7th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🍽️ Dinner w/ Friends
St. Francis of Assisi Parish | Brant Beach
Tuesday, Sept 8th | 5:15–7:00 PM | More Info

🦪 Oyster Social Class
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Sept 8th | 5:30–7:30 PM | More Info

🏄️ Clam Jam Selection Night
The Port Hole | Ship Bottom
Wednesday, Sept 9th | 5:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Ghost: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Sept 20th | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Sept 3rd | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Fairytale Friday (Ages: 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Sept 4th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎡 Unlimited Rides for $30
Fantasy Island | Beach Haven
Monday, Sept. 7th | 1:00–9:00 PM | More Info

📚 Story Explorers (Ages: 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Sept 8th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

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

Friday the 4th

• The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

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

• Surf City Hotel | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Quixote Project | 4:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Preach | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Brian Parr | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

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

• Daymark | Skip Winters Duo | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

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

• The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | LaStella Bros. | 8:30 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

• The Marlin | Ridgemont High | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | The Counterfeiters | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Gab Cinque Band | 10:00 PM

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

• Nardi’s | Original Copy | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 5th

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

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

• Mud City Crab House | Marty Unplugged | 4:00 PM

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

• Black-Eyed Susans | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Chad Miller | 5:00 PM

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

• Nardi’s | The Semi-Tunes | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Tom Pernal | 6:00 PM

• Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

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

• Tuckers Tavern | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Ridgemont High | 8:00 PM

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

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

• Black Whale | Beach Daze | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Triple Rail Turn | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Acousticrats | 9:30 PM

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

• Daymark | Verdict | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | The Bergen Boys | 11:00 PM

Sunday the 6th

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 3:00 PM

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

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

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

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

• Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

• Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Gypsy Moon | 6:00 PM

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

• The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 7:30 PM

• The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Sean & Sienna | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Lick of Sense | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Split Decision | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | The Rockets | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | Event Horizon | 11:00 PM

Monday the 7th

• The Shell | Rob Connolly | 12:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM

• The Shell | Naughty Pines | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Dave Jones Duo | 3:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Rob Distasi | 4:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Ty Duo | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

• Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Piney Pickers | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | The Danksters | 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: ⛈️ 84°/ 66°
Saturday: 🌤️ 79°/ 66°
Sunday: 🌤️ 73°/ 62°
Monday: 🌤️ 75°/ 65°

10-Day Forecast

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