⚓ this week on LBI: 3/13/25

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Mornin’!

St. Patrick’s Day is this Monday and there’s plenty going on all weekend (including the re-opening of a few favorite restaurants)! Keep reading below to find out more.

We also wanted to share our third long-form content feature from contributing writer, Brielle Bleeker. She had a chance to sit down with Toby Sweeney, owner of iconic LBI restaurants Terrace Tavern and the Delaware Ave. Oyster House. If you’ve visited one of these spots in the past, there’s a high likelihood that you’ve crossed paths with Toby. Check out the full interview here!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🦬 The Munsee/Lenape Peoples of New Jersey
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Mar. 13th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

📽️ Film Screening: Of Dogs and Men
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Mar. 13th | 7:30 PM start | More Info

🎈 Opening Weekend Celebration
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Friday, Mar. 14th | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Mar. 14th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🔬 Science Saturdays
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Saturday, Mar. 15th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🎈 Grand Opening Celebration 
The Picklr | Manahawkin
Saturday, Mar. 15th | 11:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🌊 Super Plunge XXI
48th St. Beach | Brant Beach
Saturday, Mar. 15th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

🍀 Luck of the Irish Giveaway Weekend 
Fantasy Island | Beach Haven
Saturday, Mar. 15th | 1:00–5:00 PM | More Info
Sunday, Mar. 16th | 1:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🗣️ FBLSP Winter Speaker Series
Lighthouse Visitors’ Center | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Mar. 15th | 1:00 PM start | More Info

📿 Bead n’ Sip
Just Bead It | Surf City
Saturday, Mar. 15th | 2:00 PM start | More Info

🍀 St. Patrick’s Celebration 
BH Moose Lodge | Manahawkin
Saturday, Mar. 15th | 3:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🍀 St. Patrick’s Gameday Fundraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Tuesday, Mar. 18th | 12:00–4:00 PM

📚️ Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Mar. 18th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages 0-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Mar. 13th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🧱 Free Family Build
Bricks & Minifigs | Manahawkin
Sunday, Mar. 16th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

📚 Craft It Out: St. Patty’s Day
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Mar. 17th | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Mar. 18th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Flower Power (Grades 3-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Mar. 19th | 3:30–4:30 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music

Thursday the 13th

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 14th

• Nardi’s | Preach | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

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

• Black-Eyed Susans | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Eric Clark | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Ty Mares | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Jell | 9:30 PM

Saturday the 15th

• Joe Pop’s | Redbird | 3:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Mitchell Faber | 4:00 PM

• Northside | Brother Pete | 4:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Music & Pipers | 4:45 PM

• The Marlin | Bagpipes & Irish Classics | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Chad Miller Duo | 6:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Preach | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Scott Erickson | 6:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Ocean County Emerald Society Pipes & Drums | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Flannel & Lace | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Shay Mac | 7:30 PM

• Old Causeway | P Funk North | 9:30 PM

Sunday the 16th

• Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Black Water Celtic Trio | 4:00 PM

🍀 Monday the 17th

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

• Old Causeway | TMT | 6:00 PM

Tuesday the 18th

• Old Causeway | Just Bob | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 19th

• Old Causeway | Trivia | 6:00 PM

🍽 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: ☁️ 46°/42°
Saturday: ☁️ 51°/48°
Sunday: 🌦️ 59°/52°

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