⚓️ this week in LBI: 12/14/23

Mornin’!

It’s wild to think that we’ve almost reached the end of 2023.

We’ve had lots of questions about what’s happening on New Year’s Eve around the island so we’ve been hard at work putting it all together. It’s too big to fit in this email so we’ll be sending a special NYE Sunday edition of the Lowdown. Be on the lookout for that this coming Sunday!

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

🗓️ Things to Do

Events

🎁 Sip & Shop Holiday Market
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Thursday, Dec. 14th | 5:00–9:00 PM

🎥 Irena’s Vow
Long Beach Island Foundation | Loveladies
Thursday, Dec. 14th | 7:30 PM–close | More Info

📚 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Dec. 15th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🍝 Date Night 2 for 1 Dinner Special
Joe Pop’s | Ship Bottom
Friday, Dec. 15th | 4:00 PM–close

😂 Comedy Night
Nardi’s | Long Beach
Friday, Dec. 15th | 7:00–9:00 PM

🎄 Ugly Sweater Party
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Dec. 16th | 12:00–9:00 PM | More Info

📚 Jazz w/ the Brian Betz Duo
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Dec. 16th | 2:00–3:30 PM | More Info

🦆 Harlequin Holiday
Lighthouse State Park | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Dec. 16th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎨 Paint & Sip
Black Eyed Susans | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Dec. 16th | 12:30–3:30PM | More Info

🎭 A Christmas Story (Musical)
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Dec. 17th | More Info

📚 Monthly Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Dec 19th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

♟Game Night
Daddy O | Long Beach
Tuesday, Dec 19th | 6:00–9:00 PM

🕯Homemade Candle Making
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Wednesday, Dec. 20th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

For the Family

📚 Teen DIY: Paper Beads
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Dec. 14th | 3:45–4:45 PM | More Info

🥞 Breakfast w/ Santa
Hotel LBI | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Dec. 16th | 8:00–11:00 AM

🥞 Breakfast w/ Santa
LBI Pancake House | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Dec. 16th | 9:00–11:00 AM | More Info
Sunday, Dec. 17th | 9:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🥞 Brunch w/ Santa
The Old Causeway | Manahawkin
Sunday, Dec. 17th | 10:00–3:00 PM

🎄 Kiddie Christmas
Beach Haven Firehouse | Beach Haven
Sunday, Dec. 17th | 12:30–3:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Dec. 19th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Family Movie Night
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Dec. 19th | 6:00–8:30 PM | More Info

📚 Holiday Perler Beads
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Dec. 20th | 5:30–6:30 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music

Thursday the 14th

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• The Old Causeway | LaStella Brothers | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 15th

• Tucker’s Tavern | Scott Zimmerman | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Radio Fiction | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Gary Phillips | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• The Old Causeway | Chris Fritz Band | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 16th

• Nardi’s | Tom Pernal | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Preach | 6:00 PM

• Tucker’s Tavern | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Dale & Amy | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | The Petties | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Lastella Brothers | 8:00 PM

• The Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:00 PM

Monday the 18th

• The Old Causeway | TMT | 6:00 PM

Tuesday the 19th

• Buckalew’s | Live Music (rotates) | 5:00 PM

• The Old Causeway | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 20th

• The Old Causeway | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours

Weekdays

• Tucker’s Tavern | 3:00–6:00 PM

• Daddy O | 3:00–6:00 PM

• Black Whale | 3:00–6:00 PM

• The Marlin | 3:00–6:00 PM (Thurs-Fri)

• Kubel’s | 4:00–6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | 4:00–6:00 PM

• Delaware Ave. Oyster House | 4:00–6:00 PM

• Northside | 4:00–6:00 PM (Weds-Sun)

• Black Eyed Susans | 4:00–6:00 PM (Weds-Sun)

• The Arlington | 4:00–7:00 PM

• Hotel LBI | 4:00–7:00 PM (Mon-Thurs)

• Daymark | 4:00–7:00 PM

• Nardi’s | 4:00–7:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | 4:00–7:00 PM

Mondays

• Tucker’s Tavern | ½ price on select wine | 11:00–9:00 PM

Tuesdays

• Delaware Ave. Oyster House | BOGO all wine | 4:00–9:00 PM

• Kubel’s | ½ price margaritas, Corona, Modelo | 4:00–close

• The Arlington | All drafts $6 | 4:00–7:00 PM

Wednesdays

• Delaware Ave. Oyster House | $5 craft beer | 4:00–9:00 PM

• Black Eyed Susans | $8 wines | 4:00–close

Thursdays

• Black Eyed Susans | $7 martinis & $15 pies | 5:30–close

Fridays

• Tucker’s Tavern | Beer flight specials | 4:00–9:00 PM

Sundays

• Joe Pop’s | All day happy hour | 12:00 PM–close

• Black Whale | Sunday brunch | 11:00–2:30 PM

Football Specials

Thursdays

• Buckalew’s | Food specials during the game

Sundays

• Joe Pop’s | Beer & rotating food specials

• Nardi’s | $4 domestic drafts & food specials

• The Gateway | $4 Bud Light pints, food specials, & giveaways

• Buckalew’s | Food specials all day

• Tucker’s Tavern | Food specials all day

• The Marlin | $25 outside tailgate | Food & drink specials all day

Mondays

• Nardi’s | $4 domestic drafts & $10 small pies

• Buckalew’s | Food specials during the game

Disclaimer: By attending any events 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:  ☀️ 53°/35°
Saturday: 🌤 51°/44°
Sunday: 🌧 53°/50°

10-Day Forecast

🚘 Driving today? Check the live traffic

🏊‍♂️ Going for a swim? Check the tide chart