⚓ this week on LBI: 10/3/24

here's what's going on...

Mornin’!

The smell of chowder will be in the air this weekend! The annual chowder event (now called the ‘Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off’) is returning back to its 2-day format. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful, sunny weekend with plenty of other events going on around the island as well.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

✍️ LBI Poets Studio
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Oct. 3rd | 1:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🐶 Blessing of the Animals
St. Francis of Assisi | Long Beach
Saturday, Oct. 5th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎃 Fall Mum Sale
Stafford EMS | Manahawkin
Saturday, Oct. 5th | 10:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🏃 Ecto Ghouler 5K
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 5th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

🌊 LBI Sea Glass & Art Festival
Things A Drift | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Oct. 5th | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info
Sunday, Oct. 6th | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🥣 Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off
Taylor Ave. Waterfront | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 5th | 10:00–5:00 PM | More Info
Sunday, Oct. 6th | 11:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🚒 BHVFC Annual Block Party
Amber St. | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 5th | 12:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🕳️ Cornhole Tournament
Joe Pop’s | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Oct. 5th | 3:00 PM start | More Info

🤣 SaveLBI.org Comedy Fundraiser
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Saturday, Oct. 5th | 7:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🏄️ 18th Annual Jetty Clam Jam
68th St. | Brant Beach
Weekend Open Window | 8:00–5:00 PM | More Info

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

🎭️ Steel Magnolias
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Oct. 6th | More Info

✍️ LBI Writers Group
Stafford Rec Center | Manahawkin
Wednesday, Oct. 9th | 1:00–3:00 PM

🎭️ Daddy Long Legs
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Oct. 9th | More Info

October doesn’t mean that the party slows down on the island! The Delaware Ave. Oyster House is still open 7 days a week and invites you to have a little Saturday night fun at their new event, “Oyster House After Dark.”

The party will be happening on Saturday nights in October, beginning on the 12th.

Stop in and try one of their specialty craft cocktails, including a spicy blackberry margarita, the Oyster Negroni, or an espresso martini. Vinyl records will be spinning all night long creating the perfect cozy, autumn vibe.

Swing on by and be sure to follow them on social media to stay up on their latest specials and happenings!

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👪️ Family Activities

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Oct. 3rd | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Halloween Puzzle Packs
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Oct. 4th | 12:00–1:00 PM | More Info

📚 Homeschool Hangout: Halloween
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Oct. 4th | 2:30–3:30 PM | More Info

📚 Scary Story Writing (Ages 8-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Oct. 5th | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

📚 Barn Owls and Bones - Tweens & Teens
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Oct. 9th | 6:30-7:30 PM | More Info

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🎶 Live Music

Live music schedule sponsored by Ascend Hospitality

Thursday the 3rd

  • Sea Shell Resort | Jon Garsman | 2:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Gypsy Moon | 7:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Open Mic Night | 7:30 PM

Friday the 4th

  • Surf City Hotel | Greg Warren | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Mike Dougherty | 4:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Trivia Night | 6:00 PM

  • Sea Shell Resort | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Betty’s | DJ Terado | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | The Pickles | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

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

  • Buckalew’s | Brother Pete Duo | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Karaoke (all ages) | 9:00 PM

  • Bird & Betty’s | Katfish Lucy | 10:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Slap Happy | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Ned Ryerson Band | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 5th

  • Engleside Sandbar | Scott Zimmerman | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Amptons Duo | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Rob Silvers | 4:00 PM

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

  • Northside | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

  • Sea Shell Resort | Chris Guzman | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Betty’s | DJ Moe Green | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Scott Erikson | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Preach | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | No Time Lost | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Dueling Pianos | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Betty’s | Twice Is Good | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Billy Walton Trio | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | The Rockets | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 6th

  • Tuckers Tavern | Ted Hammock | 3:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

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

  • Bird & Betty’s | LaStella Brothers | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ty Mares | 4:00 PM

  • The Arlington | Warren Brothers | 6:00 PM

Monday the 7th

  • Old Causeway | TMT | 6:00 PM

Tuesday the 8th

  • Old Causeway | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 9th

  • Old Causeway | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours

Weekdays
  • Northside | 1:00–5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | 3:00–5:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | 3:00–6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | 3:00–6:00 PM

  • The Marlin | 3:00-6:00 PM

  • Black Whale | 3:00–6:00 PM

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

  • Surf City Hotel | 3:00–6:00 PM (Thurs-Sun)

  • Kubel’s | 4:00–6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | 4:00–6:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | 4:00–6:00 PM (Sun-Fri)

  • Daymark | 4:00–6:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | 4:00–6:00 PM (Fri-Sun)

  • Black Eyed Susans | 4:00–5:00 PM (Weds-Sun)

  • The Arlington | 4:00–6:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | 4:00-7:00 PM (Thurs-Sun)

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

Daily Happy Hour Specials

  • Find a daily breakdown of food & drink specials here

Football Season Specials

  • Find a breakdown of food & drink specials during football season 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: 🌤️ 71°/61°
Saturday: 🌤️ 73°/58°
Sunday: 🌤️ 70°/63°

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