⚓️ this week in LBI: 2/8/24

Mornin’!

Have you been feeling seasonal depression kicking in a bit? Then be sure to get outside over the next few days! Temps will be in the 50s during the day with sunshine for a good chunk of the weekend.

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P.S. Wishing a very 🥳 Happy Birthday 🥳 (on the 12th) to Lisa G.!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

Events

🥧 Making Memories w/ Millie
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Feb. 9th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

💕 Galentine’s Day
Allie May Boutique | Long Beach
Friday, Feb. 9th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🎥 Van Gogh’s Eyes
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Friday, Feb. 9th | 7:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🎣 Annual Fishing Flea Market
Southern Middle School | Manahawkin
Saturday, Feb. 10th | 8:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🔭 Science Saturdays
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Saturday, Feb. 10th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🎨 Galentine’s Day Paint & Sip
Black Eyed Susans | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Feb. 10th | 12:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🍝 Paint & Pasta
Dolce Liberta | Manahawkin
Saturday, Feb. 10th | 12:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🌶 Pinto’s Porch Pop-Up
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Feb. 10th | 12:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🌊 Super Plunge XX
48th St. Beach | Brant Beach
Saturday, Feb. 10th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

📚 Looking A’ Round
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Feb. 10th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎨 Open Art Studio
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Sunday, Feb. 11th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🌹 Fundraiser Rose Sale
Ship Bottom Fire House | Ship Bottom
Tuesday, Feb. 13th | 10:00–6:00 PM | More Info
Wednesday, Feb. 14th | 10:00–7:00 PM | More Info 

♟ Open Chess Play
Bay Ave. Community Center | Manahawkin
Tuesday, Feb. 13th | 5:30–8:30 PM | More Info

♟ Game Night
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Tuesday, Feb. 13th | 6:00–9:00 PM

For the Family

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Feb. 8th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Craft It Out: Valentine’s
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Feb. 9th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Feb. 13th | 9:30–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Teen DIY: Valentines Puzzle Purses
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Feb. 14th | 5:30–6:30 PM | More Info

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🎶 Live Music

Thursday the 8th

• Old Causeway | Gentleman Jim | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Tucker’s Tavern | Trivia | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 9th

• Northside| Preach | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 6:00 PM

• Tucker’s Tavern | Audio Pilot | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Capt Eric | 6:00 PM

• Black Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Trivia | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Dave Jones | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | The Ruckus | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 10th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Josh Werner | 3:00 PM

• Northside| Meg Cannon | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Scott Zimmerman | 6:00 PM

• Tucker’s Tavern | Preach | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Ty Mares | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Rob Connolly | 8:00 PM

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

Monday the 12th

• Old Causeway | TMT | 6:00 PM

Tuesday the 13th

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

• Old Causeway | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 14th

• Old Causeway | Ty Mares | 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 (Thurs-Sat)

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

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

• Daymark | 4:00–7:00 PM

• Nardi’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

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

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

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: 🌤 49°/40°
Saturday: ☁️ 52°/46°
Sunday: ☀️ 52°/37°

10-Day Forecast

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