⚓️ this week in LBI: 5/9/24

Mornin’!

Quick announcement… we’ve created a flyer containing a QR code which takes you directly to the most recent Lowdown newsletter when you scan it with your phone. This flyer is a perfect value add for hotels or those who own rental properties as it allows your guests to quickly see what’s happening on the island during their visit.

Interested in a copy? If so, just reply to this email and we’ll response back with a downloadable flyer for you.

P.S. 🌷 Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day this Sunday to all the moms out there!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

Events

💐 Mother’s Day Plant Sale (fundraiser)
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Friday, May 10th | 11:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🏃 2024 Parker’s Army Color Run
Nautilus Park | Manahawkin
Friday, May 10th | 5:00–8:00 PM | More Info

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

🧘‍♀️ 3rd Annual Psychic & Wellness Fair
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Saturday, May 11th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🌻 Crafting with Mom
Jetty Flagship Store | Manahawkin
Saturday, May 11th | 12:00 or 2:00 PM | More Info

📸 Long Beach Island: A Love Letter
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, May 11th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

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

♟ Open Chess Play
Bay Ave. Community Center | Manahawkin
Tuesday, May 14th | 5:30–8:30 PM | More Info

♟ Game Night
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Tuesday, May 14th | 6:00–9:00 PM

✍️ LBI Writers Group
Stafford Rec Center | Manahawkin
Wednesday, May 15th | 1:00–3:00 PM

💐 Flower Arranging Demonstration
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Wednesday, May 15th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

📖 Book Besties
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, May 15th | 6:00–7:00 PM | More Info

For the Family

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, May 9th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Can You Haiku?
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, May 9th | 3:30–4:30 PM | More Info

📚 Fun w/ Fingerpainting
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, May 13th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, May 14th | 9:30–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Flower Power
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, May 15th | 3:30–4:30 PM | More Info

SPONSORED BY D FINELLI CONSTRUCTION

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As a full service company, they handle everything from design through build and completion. Trust, quality, and relationship is what makes the difference at D Finelli Construction.

Their team’s reputation and past customers’ experiences are testimonials to their honesty, integrity, quality, and fun approach.

When you're ready to experience the D Finelli Difference firsthand, just contact their team!

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🎶 Live Music

Thursday the 9th

• Joe Pop’s | Trevor Baylor | 4:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Trivia | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Todd & Rob | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Jeremy Renner | 7:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Musical Bingo | 8:00 PM

Friday the 10th

• Joe Pop’s | Chad Miller | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Mike Byrne | 5:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Chuck D | 6:00 PM

• Black Eyed Susans | Live Music | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | The Petties | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Katfish Lucy | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | The Rave-Ons | 9:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Those Guys | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 11th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Mike Dougherty | 2:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Jay Oliver Duo | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Matt Fischer | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Just Bob | 6:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Shay Mac | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Josh & Friends | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Preach | 8:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | BarNone | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Mojo Lite | 9:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Cellar Sessions | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Sean Patrick Band | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 12th

• Nardi’s | Mike Dougherty | 11:00 AM

• Surf City Hotel | Capt. Bill Brucato | 12:00 PM

• Daymark | Greg Warren | 12:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Skip Winters | 2:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Billy Midnight | 4:00 PM

Monday the 13th

• Old Causeway | TMT | 6:00 PM

Tuesday the 14th

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

• Old Causeway | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 15th

• Old Causeway | Preach | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Karaoke w/ Johnny Mac | 6:00 PM

SPONSORED BY THE LBI HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Long Beach Island Historical Museum will be holding its 3rd Annual Psychic & Wellness Fair on May 11th. This event will feature more than 15 psychic, readers, and wellness experts. It'll be bigger and even better this year as they’ve also added more wellness options, including yoga. Don’t miss out on one of the museum’s most popular events of the year!

Visit their website to find out more information about the event and to purchase tickets directly.

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🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours

Weekdays

• Tuckers Tavern | 3:00–6:00 PM

• Daddy O | 3:00–6:00 PM

• Black Whale | 3:00–6:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | 3:00–6:00 PM (Thurs-Sun)

• Kubel’s | 4:00–6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | 4:00–6:00 PM

• Delaware Ave. Oyster House | 4:00–6:00 PM (Mon-Thurs)

• Northside | 4:00–6:00 PM (Thurs-Sat)

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

• The Arlington | 4:00–7:00 PM

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

• Daymark | 4:00–7:00 PM (Mon, Thurs, Fri)

• Nardi’s | 4:00–7:00 PM

Mondays

• Tuckers Tavern | ½ price on select wine | 11:00–9:00 PM

• Daddy O | ½ price on select wine | 11:00–9:00 PM

• Kubel’s | Burger & wing night | 4:00–close

Tuesdays

• Tuckers Tavern | Two Can Tuesday | 11:00–2:00 PM

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

Wednesdays

• Daddy O | Whiskey Wednesday | 11:00–9:00 PM

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

• Tuckers Tavern | $1 wings | 4:00–9:00 PM

Thursdays

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

• Daddy O | Half Price Sushi | 4:00–9:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | $5 Mom Waters | 8:00–midnight

Fridays

• Tuckers Tavern | Beer flight specials | 4:00–9:00 PM

• The Marlin | Happy Hour specials | 3:00–6:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Happy Hour specials | 3:00–6:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | $3 Montucky cold snacks & white teas | 10:00–midnight

Saturdays

• The Marlin | Happy Hour specials | 3:00–6:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Happy Hour specials | 12:00–6:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | $3 Pacificos & green teas | 10:00–midnight

Sundays

• Tuckers Tavern | Boozy brunch | 10:30–2:30 PM

• Daddy O | Boozy brunch | 10:30–2:30 PM

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

• Surf City Hotel | Happy Hour specials | 12:00–6:00 PM

• The Marlin | Happy Hour specials | 3:00–6:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | $6 frozen drinks on the deck | 4:00–8:00 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:  🌧️ 54°/47°
Saturday: ⛅️ 56°/49°
Sunday: ☁️ 59°/48°

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