LBI Lowdown Bringing you the week's best events, kids activities, live music, happy hours, and more around Long Beach Island. Delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning. https://www.lbilowdown.com/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:37:32 +0000 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:50:04 +0000 2026-09-10T10:50:04Z 2026-09-16T03:37:32Z Media Entertainment Community Copyright 2026, LBI Lowdown https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/publication/logo/18720783-a96e-4155-85c7-433971afc017/Lowdown_Alternate_Social_Media_Logo.png LBI Lowdown https://www.lbilowdown.com/ https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification beehiiv en-us support@beehiiv.com (Beehiiv Support) ⚓ this week on LBI: 9/10/26 here's what's going on... https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/this-week-on-lbi-09-10-26 https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/this-week-on-lbi-09-10-26 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:50:04 +0000 2026-09-10T10:50:04Z

Mornin’!

Local summer is upon us! The weather might feel a bit cooler in the morning and the streets might be a little emptier but some of the best beach days are still ahead of us.

We also understand that some readers may not want to receive this newsletter during the off-season. So just a quick reminder that you can update your email preferences to pause these emails during the off-season. All you need to do is scroll to the bottom of this email and click the “email preferences” link:

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🀄️ Mahjong Night at the Dockside
Dockside Diner | Long Beach
Thursday, Sept 10th | 5:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Wheyward Women Cheese Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Thursday, Sept 10th | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🚶 Walk for Wellness
Cedar Bonnet Island Park | Manahawkin
Friday, Sept 11th | 9:30 AM start | More Info

🌊 Shore Chronicles
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Sept 11th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Sept 11th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🎡 Dreamtastic Night Out
Fantasy Island | Beach Haven
Friday, Sept 11th | 5:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🤣 An Evening with Groucho
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Friday, Sept 11th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🍻 Oktoberfest
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Sept 12th | 11:00–8:00 PM | More Info

☀️ Ship Bottom Day at the Bay
Municipal Ramp | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Sept 12th | 12:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🎨 Sip & Paint: Vases & Bouquet Making
Pixie LBI | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Sept 12th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🌻 Jersey Girl Founders Market
Veterans Park | Beach Haven
Sunday, Sept 13th | 9:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🍕 1st Annual Pizza Fest
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Sunday, Sept 13th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎲 Game Day Fundraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Tuesday, Sept 15th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🏐 Summer Send-Off Volleyball Tournament
21st-22nd St. Beaches | Ship Bottom
Tuesday, Sept 15th | 5:00 PM start | More Info

💐 Endless Summer Floral Workshop
St. Francis Community Center | Brant Beach
Wednesday, Sept 16th | 3:00 PM start | More Info

🇺🇸 Opening Reception: The Jersey Shore Remembers 1776
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Sept 16th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🏄️ 20th Annual Jetty Clam Jam
68th St. | Brant Beach
Weekend Open Window | 8:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Ghost: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Sept 20th | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Sept 10th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

⛵️ 4th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Saturday, Sept 12th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Sept 15th | 10:00–10:45 AM | More Info

Together with Fourchette

An after-hours night just for LBI: Friday, September 25th, 6-7:30 PM, join us at Fourchette to celebrate the book launch of Cheesy with Chef Farideh Sadeghin. Live board-building demo, grazing stations, and a signed copy of the book with every ticket. BYOB.

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

  • View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 11th

  • The Shell | Dale & Amy | 12:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Dylan Willits | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Thom Ryan | 5:00 PM

  • The Boatyard | Naughty Pines | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

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

  • Tuckers Tavern | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Jersey Select | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

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

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | The Pickles | 9:30 PM

  • Old Causeway | The Ruckus | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Black Ties | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 12th

  • Engleside Sandbar | JP LaStella | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Capt. Bill Brucato | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Trevor Baylor | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Amy Elizabeth | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

  • The Boatyard | Stealing Society | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Joey D. and Johnny B. | 6:00 PM

  • Northside | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | No Time Lost | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Matt Fisher | 7:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Generation Next | 9:30 PM

  • Old Causeway | Velvet Jones | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Ridgemont High | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Pickles | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 13th

  • The Boatyard | The Ruckus | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Vince Bergamo | 3:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Chuck DeBruyn | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Greg Warren | 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: 🌤️ 77°/ 65°
Saturday: 🌤️ 77°/ 70°
Sunday: ⛈️ 79°/ 65°

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Thursday the 10th

  • The Shell | Chad Miller | 2:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Chuck DeBruyn | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Redbird | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Caleb Dimmerle | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Vince Bergamo | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Mark & Carmen | 6:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Trevor Baylor | 7:00 PM

Friday the 11th

  • The Shell | Dale & Amy | 12:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Dylan Willits | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Thom Ryan | 5:00 PM

  • The Boatyard | Naughty Pines | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

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

  • Tuckers Tavern | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Jersey Select | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

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

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | The Pickles | 9:30 PM

  • Old Causeway | The Ruckus | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Black Ties | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 12th

  • Engleside Sandbar | JP LaStella | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Capt. Bill Brucato | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Trevor Baylor | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Amy Elizabeth | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

  • The Boatyard | Stealing Society | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Joey D. and Johnny B. | 6:00 PM

  • Northside | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | No Time Lost | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Matt Fisher | 7:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Generation Next | 9:30 PM

  • Old Causeway | Velvet Jones | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Ridgemont High | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Pickles | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 13th

  • The Boatyard | The Ruckus | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Vince Bergamo | 3:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Chuck DeBruyn | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

Monday the 14th

  • The Shell | Jon Garsman | 2:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Piney Pickers | 6:00 PM

Tuesday the 15th

  • The Shell | Ted Hammock | 2:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 5:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Priscilla Pires | 6:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Bingo | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 16th

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Alex Reck | 5:00 PM

  • Northside | Trivia | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM


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Mornin’!

Somehow we’ve stumbled into the unofficial last weekend of summer. A mixed bag of weather on Friday but the rest of the weekend isn’t looking too shabby. Let’s go out with a bang!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🧀 Summer Isn’t Over Yet
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Thursday, Sept 3rd | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Sept 4th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Sept 4th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Friday, Sept 4th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

💪 Barre on the Deck
bohdy | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Sept 5th | 8:00–9:00 AM | More Info

🧘 Yoga by the Beach w/ Haley
North Beach Public Beach | Long Beach
Sat-Sun | 8:30–9:45 AM | More Info

🎆 Labor Day Weekend Fireworks
Fantasy Island | Beach Haven
Saturday, Sept 5th | 9:00 PM start | More Info

🖼️ Art & Craft Show
Viking Village | Barnegat Light
Sunday, Sept 6th | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info

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

⛵️ Annual Catboat Race
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Sunday, Sept 6th | 12:30 PM start | More Info

🧘 Sunset Partner Beach Yoga
N. 1st St. Beach | Surf City
Sunday, Sept 6th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

👋 Summer Send Off Vendor Village
The SeaShell Resort | Beach Haven
Monday, Sept. 7th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🍽️ Dinner w/ Friends
St. Francis of Assisi Parish | Brant Beach
Tuesday, Sept 8th | 5:15–7:00 PM | More Info

🦪 Oyster Social Class
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Sept 8th | 5:30–7:30 PM | More Info

🏄️ Clam Jam Selection Night
The Port Hole | Ship Bottom
Wednesday, Sept 9th | 5:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Ghost: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Sept 20th | More Info

🧘 Outdoor Fitness Classes
Yoga, Barre, Pilates & more
Daily Classes | Various Locations
Click Here for a Full List

🍅 Weekly Farmers Markets & Craft/Vendor Fairs
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Sept 3rd | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Fairytale Friday (Ages: 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Sept 4th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎡 Unlimited Rides for $30
Fantasy Island | Beach Haven
Monday, Sept. 7th | 1:00–9:00 PM | More Info

📚 Story Explorers (Ages: 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Sept 8th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🧒 Weekly Kids Events & Classes
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

  • View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 4th

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Quixote Project | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Preach | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Brian Parr | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | Skip Winters Duo | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Diablo Sandwich | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | LaStella Bros. | 8:30 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • The Marlin | Ridgemont High | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | The Counterfeiters | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Gab Cinque Band | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | GoodMan Fiske | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Original Copy | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 5th

  • Engleside Sandbar | Lick of Sense | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Marty Unplugged | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Capt. Eric & The Shipwrecks | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Chad Miller | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | The Semi-Tunes | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Tom Pernal | 6:00 PM

  • Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Ridgemont High | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Dead to the Core | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Beach Daze | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Triple Rail Turn | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Acousticrats | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Kono Nation | 10:00 PM

  • Daymark | Verdict | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | The Bergen Boys | 11:00 PM

Sunday the 6th

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Bill & Andy | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Allison Stella | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Billy Walton Band | 4:00 PM

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

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Gypsy Moon | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 7:30 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Sean & Sienna | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Lick of Sense | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Split Decision | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | The Rockets | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | Event Horizon | 11:00 PM

Monday the 7th

  • The Shell | Rob Connolly | 12:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM

  • The Shell | Naughty Pines | 3:00 PM

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

  • Mud City Crab House | Rob Distasi | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ty Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Piney Pickers | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Danksters | 9:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

  • View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

🍽 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: ⛈️ 84°/ 66°
Saturday: 🌤️ 79°/ 66°
Sunday: 🌤️ 73°/ 62°
Monday: 🌤️ 75°/ 65°

10-Day Forecast

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Thursday the 3rd

  • The Shell | Chad Miller | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Shay Mac | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Third Wheel | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Jack Mangan | 4:30 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Red Bird | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Ryan Zimmerman | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Tom Pernal | 6:00 PM

  • Arlington | Ty Mares | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 8:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | LaStella Bros. | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Karaoke | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Live Band Karaoke | 9:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Green Knuckle Material | 10:00 PM

  • The Shell | Thunder Thursdays | 10:00 PM

Friday the 4th

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Quixote Project | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Preach | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Brian Parr | 6:00 PM

  • Northside | Tyler Ricker | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | Skip Winters Duo | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Diablo Sandwich | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | LaStella Bros. | 8:30 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • The Marlin | Ridgemont High | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | The Counterfeiters | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Gab Cinque Band | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | GoodMan Fiske | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Original Copy | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 5th

  • Engleside Sandbar | Lick of Sense | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Marty Unplugged | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Capt. Eric & The Shipwrecks | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Chad Miller | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | The Semi-Tunes | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Tom Pernal | 6:00 PM

  • Northside | Beth T | 6:00 PM

  • Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Ridgemont High | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Dead to the Core | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Beach Daze | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Triple Rail Turn | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Acousticrats | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Kono Nation | 10:00 PM

  • Daymark | Verdict | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | The Bergen Boys | 11:00 PM

Sunday the 6th

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Bill & Andy | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Allison Stella | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Billy Walton Band | 4:00 PM

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

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Gypsy Moon | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 7:30 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Sean & Sienna | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Lick of Sense | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Split Decision | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | The Rockets | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | Event Horizon | 11:00 PM

Monday the 7th

  • The Shell | Rob Connolly | 12:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM

  • The Shell | Naughty Pines | 3:00 PM

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

  • Mud City Crab House | Rob Distasi | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ty Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Piney Pickers | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Danksters | 9:00 PM

Tuesday the 8th

  • The Shell | Ted Hammock | 2:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Gabe Parsons | 6:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Bingo | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 9th

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Emma Desiderio | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

  • Northside | Trivia | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

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


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]]> ⚓ this week on LBI: 8/27/26 here's what's going on... https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/this-week-on-lbi-8-27-26 https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/this-week-on-lbi-8-27-26 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:50:04 +0000 2026-08-27T10:50:04Z

Mornin’!

The last weekend of August is here. If you’ve had some seasonal favorite spots that you haven’t had a chance to visit yet this summer, make sure to add them to your list of places to visit over these next few weeks!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

💪 Beach Workout Fundraiser
80th St. Beach | Harvey Cedars
Friday, Aug 28th | 7:00 AM start | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 28th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Aug 28th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

📚️ LBI Book Festival 2026
Whittingham Coffee House | Long Beach
Friday, Aug 28th | 10:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🕯️ A Fleetwood Mac Candlelight Experience
Kynett United Methodist Church | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 28th | 3:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Fromage & Friends
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 28th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🤣 Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 28th | 8:30–9:30 PM | More Info

🧘 Vinyasa Class w/ Haley
bohdy | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Aug 29th | 9:00–10:00 AM | More Info

🔉 LBI Paracon
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Saturday, Aug 29th | 10:00 AM–11:00 PM | More Info

🕯️ A Queen vs. Elton John Candlelight Experience
Kynett United Methodist Church | Beach Haven
Saturday, Aug 29th | 3:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🚶 Lighthouse Night Climb
Barnegat Lighthouse | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Aug 29th | 6:30–9:00 PM | More Info

🎶 1776: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Aug 30th | More Info

🎶 Ghost: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Sept 1st | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings Workshop
Just Bead It | Surf City
Weekdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🧘 Outdoor Fitness Classes
Yoga, Barre, Pilates & more
Daily Classes | Various Locations
Click Here for a Full List

🍅 Weekly Farmers Markets & Craft/Vendor Fairs
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

Together with Joy Luedtke Real Estate, LLC

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Little Builders (Ages: 2-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 27th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Back to School Scavenger Hunt (All Ages)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Sept 1st | 9:00–9:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Sept 1st | 10:00–10:45 AM | More Info

🧒 Weekly Kids Events & Classes
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

  • View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 28th

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mike Casey | 3:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Ryan Zimmerman | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Mike Byrne | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Fitz Monkey | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Caleb Dimmerle | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

  • Tilly’s | Brad Wilson | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Cosmic Jerry | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | No Dead Air | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • The Marlin | Lick of Sense | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | The Black Ties | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Wayouts | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Shallow Green | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Jumper | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 29th

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Stay Tuned Duo | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | The Bulkheads | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Amptons Duo | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Scotty Z | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Drunken Clams | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Thomas Duffy | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Fish & Marty | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Preach | 7:00 PM

  • Tilly’s | Gilbert Family Band | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Beggars Pay | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | No Dead Air | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ballistic Berry | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | LaStella Bros. | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Todd Meredith | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Ty Mares & The Metaphorical | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Sky City Social | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ned Ryerson Band | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Big Bang Baby | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | Dante Maxx Band | 11:00 PM

Sunday the 30th

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Dave Jones Duo | 1:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Just Bob | 3:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Ned Ryerson Duo | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Brian Massa | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Arlington | Warren Bros | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ Moe Green | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Dennis Zimmer | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Ryan Zimmerman | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Paul Healy | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

  • View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

🍽 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: ⛅️ 79°/ 68°
Saturday: ⛅️ 78°/ 69°
Sunday: 🌤️ 80°/ 72°

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Thursday the 27th

  • The Shell | Todd Meredith | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 3:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Jack Mangan | 4:30 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Red Bird | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Sara & Tom | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Third Wheel | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Jeff Lakata | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Brandon Freiday | 6:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Tom Gutchigan | 6:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Karaoke | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Live Band Karaoke | 9:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Green Knuckle Material | 10:00 PM

  • The Shell | Thunder Thursdays | 10:00 PM

Friday the 28th

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mike Casey | 3:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Ryan Zimmerman | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Mike Byrne | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Fitz Monkey | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Caleb Dimmerle | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

  • Tilly’s | Brad Wilson | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Cosmic Jerry | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | No Dead Air | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • The Marlin | Lick of Sense | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | The Black Ties | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Wayouts | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Shallow Green | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Jumper | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 29th

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Stay Tuned Duo | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | The Bulkheads | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Amptons Duo | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Scotty Z | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Drunken Clams | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Thomas Duffy | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Fish & Marty | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Preach | 7:00 PM

  • Tilly’s | Gilbert Family Band | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Beggars Pay | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | No Dead Air | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ballistic Berry | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | LaStella Bros. | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Todd Meredith | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Ty Mares & The Metaphorical | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Sky City Social | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ned Ryerson Band | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Big Bang Baby | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | Dante Maxx Band | 11:00 PM

Sunday the 30th

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Dave Jones Duo | 1:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Just Bob | 3:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Ned Ryerson Duo | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Brian Massa | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Arlington | Warren Bros | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ Moe Green | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Dennis Zimmer | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Ryan Zimmerman | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Paul Healy | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Monday the 31st

  • The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ty Mares | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Black Ties | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Piney Pickers | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:30 PM

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

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

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Des & The Swagmatics | 9:00 PM

Tuesday the 1st

  • The Shell | Ted Hammock | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jimmy Brogan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Tom Pernal | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ned Ryerson | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Bingo | 6:00 PM

  • Station 117 | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Jammin’ Janice Karaoke | 6:30 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Rob Connolly | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Dan Brown | 9:00 PM

Wednesday the 2nd

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Gustelli | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Billy Simmons | 5:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Capt. Eric | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

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

  • Bird & Bettys | Highly Questionable Trivia | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Skip Winters | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Trivia Night | 9:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM


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]]> ⚓ this week on LBI: 8/20/26 here's what's going on... https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/this-week-on-lbi-8-20-26 https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/this-week-on-lbi-8-20-26 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:50:04 +0000 2026-08-20T10:50:04Z

Mornin’!

Don’t let the clouds and a little rain get you down this weekend. There’s still plenty of summer left. Get out there and have a good time!

And today we’re sharing our newest piece from contributing writer, Brielle Bleeker. She had a chance to sit down with the family behind Beach Reads, Surf City’s charming coastal bookstore. Discover the heartwarming story behind the shop and what makes it feel like a true part of the island’s summer escape. You can check out the full interview here.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🌃 Night Market
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 20th | 4:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🍹 Ladies Night
Yaatree Bazaar | Barnegat Light
Thursday, Aug 20th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 21st | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Aug 21st | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Free Cheese Tasting - Under the Tent
The Cheese Shoppe | Surf City
Friday, Aug 21st | 10:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🌲 Whispers in the Pines
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 21st | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Aug 21st | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Caviar Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 21st | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🐶 The Seeing Eye at LBI
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Sunday, Aug 23rd | 4:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🤣 Comedy Night Fundraiser for the JCC
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Sunday, Aug 23rd | 8:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🎸 Winslow: An Eagles Tribute
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 24th | 5:00 OR 8:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Sunset Beach Mahj
S Bay Avenue | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Aug 25th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🎶 1776: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Aug 30th | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings Workshop
Just Bead It | Surf City
Weekdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🧘 Outdoor Fitness Classes
Yoga, Barre, Pilates & more
Daily Classes | Various Locations
Click Here for a Full List

🍅 Weekly Farmers Markets & Craft/Vendor Fairs
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

Together with Barnegat Bay Capital Management

Will You Be Able to Retire Comfortably?

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But you don’t have to leave your financial future to chance. To help you navigate this shifting landscape, we’ve put together a complimentary guide: Five Ways to Stay Confident in Retirement.

Whether you plan to travel the world, master new skills, or transition into passion-driven part-time work, a proactive strategy is your ticket to true peace of mind.

Don't guess your way into your golden years.

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* This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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👪️ Family Fun

🎨 Open Paint Classes (All Ages)
Sea Shell Resort | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 20th | 3:00–6:00 PM | More Info

💪 Family Fitness Night (Ages: 4+)
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Thursday, Aug 20th | 5:00–6:00 PM | More Info

✂️ Sensory Play Summer Series
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Friday, Aug 21st | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Surflight Serenaders (All Ages)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Aug 21st | 3:30–4:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 25th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🎉 PJ Party at the Park
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Wednesday, Aug 26th | 7:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🧒 Weekly Kids Events & Classes
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

Together with ReClam the Bay
ReClam The Bay

You can now enjoy the ReClam the Bay Clam Trail educational scavenger hunt using its newly launched app!

Consider planning a family excursion to the Clam Trail! It is a fun way to explore local history and businesses and learn fun facts about the local marine life and ecosystem. Download the app, create a team and start exploring. You earn a ReClam the Bay sticker for each level you reach — start as a Beginner and move to Grower on your 6th visit; Planter on your 12th visit and Harvester on your 24th visit! Simply scan the QR code at each location. You can find all the locations on reclamthebay.org and learn more about the app here. Discovery Awaits!

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

  • View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 21st

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Rob Connolly | 3:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Quixote Project | 3:30 PM

  • Port Hole | Greg Warren | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Samantha Dress | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Big Daddy Duo | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Dale & Amy | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Marty Unplugged | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | Skip Winters Duo | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Jeff Selby | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | The Neighbors | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | 3AM Tokyo | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Goodman Fiske | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | No Standards | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 22nd

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Steamboat Messiah | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Ridgemont High | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Robert DiStasi | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mojo Lite | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Allison Stella | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | The Roomies | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Shallow Green | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Preach | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | 5 Dollar Shakes | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Lovelight | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Who Brought the Dog | 8:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | East Two Three | 8:30 PM

  • Black Whale | Alex Reck | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Brother Pete | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Mojo Lite | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Polish Nannies | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Good Noise | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Screaming Broccolli | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Mr. LoveJoy | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 23rd

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Alex Reck | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | JP LaStella | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Dan Brown | 4:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Trevor Baylor | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Lenahawkin | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Black Ties | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

  • View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours & Specials Menus

  • Find a breakdown of happy hours and food & drink specials here

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]]> Toes in the Sand, Beach Read in Hand A spotlight on Beach Reads in Surf City. https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/toes-in-the-sand-beach-read-in-hand https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/toes-in-the-sand-beach-read-in-hand Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:35 +0000 2026-08-20T00:00:35Z Brielle Bleeker

Susan Brophy and her daughter, Paige, of Beach Reads in Surf City, NJ.

Book lovers looking for the quintessential coastal book shop need look no further than Beach Reads. Located in Surf City, Beach Reads opened just over a year ago and is a welcome addition to the local business community on Long Beach Island. Owned by John and Susan Brophy, the bookstore is a family affair. Their daughter Paige enjoys being a member of the staff while their other two children, Matthew and Grace, contributed to the store’s early set up and success. The idea to open the shop stemmed from the desire to create a job opportunity for their daughter Paige who has Down Syndrome, while also homing in on Paige’s interests, with reading at the top of the list. As Susan explains, “We thought, what could Paige do that she really likes…we wanted her to have a job where she reaches her full potential, and she could be a part of the community and [would] blossom.”

Recognizing a need for a bookstore on the North End, the family got to work planning, visiting other independent bookstores and speaking to the owners to learn more about the book business. Susan utilized her experience as a teacher for inspiration when it came time to designing the children’s section and curating books that would appeal to young readers while also keeping with the coastal theme. Paige plays a big role in helping decide what items to offer in the shop and has fun selecting books as well as products for the art supply section. In addition, the shop offers a variety of puzzles and classic games, perfect for rainy day entertainment.

With prior work experience at both Woodies and Anchor Produce where Paige worked alongside her brother and sister, Beach Reads is a welcome change in pace and offers Paige the opportunity to enjoy interacting with customers over a shared love of reading. Among her responsibilities at the store, “I like to scan books into the inventory; I greet people; I check out customers and put stickers on the bags and do book orders,” Paige explains. As for the best part of working at Beach Reads, Paige proudly says, “Working with my parents.”

After many years of family vacations spent in a variety of Jersey Shore
locations, the Brophys settled on LBI for it’s more laidback lifestyle.

The Brophy family lives in Pennsylvania for the majority of the year but makes their home on the island during the summer months. After many years of family vacations spent in a variety of Jersey Shore locations, the Brophys settled on LBI for it’s more laidback lifestyle and “we fell in love and have been coming back ever since.” In addition to summer work at Beach Reads, the off season finds Paige interning for the CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Career Path program where she was the first intern at the King of Prussia location. The program, designed to benefit children with special needs, has been in place for over fifteen years and is a way for Paige to continue using her work skills throughout the year. Susan also finds herself busy in the off season planning what books to order for the summer and looks to both websites popular with independent booksellers as well as bestseller lists and celebrity book club picks to make selections.

When it comes to summertime at the bookstore, Susan says the intention was to “create a shop that’s beautiful and comfortable, so that our customers feel like shopping is an escape that’s part of their beach vacation.” The atmosphere inside the store has an “easy, breezy” vibe to it and offers a variety of book selections perfect for a day at the beach, including bestsellers, both fiction and nonfiction selections, memoir, cookbooks, fantasy, mystery, and more. There’s something for everyone including a devoted children’s section, a cozy young adult nook, and plenty of items perfect for gifting including branded items like sweatshirts and tote bags. When it comes to staff recommendations, Paige is happy to share a few of her recent favorites including The Summer of Second Chances by K.L. Walther and The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. As for Susan, historical fiction tops the list, but she enjoys a variety of genres. A recent favorite, This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page “was really heartwarming and uplifting.”

Beach Reads fills the need for a bookstore on the North End
while also creating a job opportunity for their daughter, Paige.

The Brophy family puts in plenty of hard work to ensure the business is a success, but they also make sure to enjoy the island community they’re so happy to be a part of. When it comes to shopping, the ladies in the family can often be found perusing the racks at Wink, 506 Boutique, Coco Kimono, and Society Beach, just to name a few of their favorites. As for dining options, Paige is a fan of Burger 25, LBI Table, and Wally’s while Susan enjoys stopping in at How You Brewin’ and The Local for quick bites and Black-Eyed Susans and Raimondo’s for dinners out. Beach Reads has been embraced by both customers and fellow local business owners and Susan is proud to be a familiar face to many. “I like that we all support each other…everyone is very genuine and family-oriented and that’s what we like about it.”

With their second summer season in full swing, the Brophy family is excited to continue bringing beach reads and more to locals and visitors. “I’m very proud and very happy,” notes Paige. Susan shares that sentiment: “This is a lot of people’s happy place…I want people to stay long and feel like it’s an escape.” With the welcoming atmosphere, great selections of beach reads, and friendly staff, people will be able to do just that.

About Beach Reads: You can learn more about Beach Reads by visiting their website. You can also follow along their latest happenings by visiting their Instagram.

About the writer: Brielle Bleeker has been vacationing on LBI since childhood and is happy to continue the tradition with her husband and children. As a freelance writer, Brielle has published articles related to books, travel, food, and wellness. She counts down all year long to summertime on the sandbar.


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Thursday the 20th

  • The Shell | Chad Miller | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Third Wheel | 4:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Rixplit | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Rob Connolly | 4:30 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Meg Whalen | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Caleb Demmerle | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Sean & Sienna | 6:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Red Bird | 6:00 PM

  • Arlington | Skip Winters | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Trevor Baylor | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Karaoke | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Live Band Karaoke | 9:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Green Knuckle Material | 10:00 PM

  • The Shell | Thunder Thursdays | 10:00 PM

Friday the 21st

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Rob Connolly | 3:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Quixote Project | 3:30 PM

  • Port Hole | Greg Warren | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Samantha Dress | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Big Daddy Duo | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Dale & Amy | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Marty Unplugged | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | Skip Winters Duo | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Jeff Selby | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | The Neighbors | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | 3AM Tokyo | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Goodman Fiske | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | No Standards | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 22nd

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Steamboat Messiah | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Ridgemont High | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Robert DiStasi | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mojo Lite | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Allison Stella | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | The Roomies | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Shallow Green | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Preach | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | 5 Dollar Shakes | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Lovelight | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Who Brought the Dog | 8:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | East Two Three | 8:30 PM

  • Black Whale | Alex Reck | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Brother Pete | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Mojo Lite | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Polish Nannies | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Good Noise | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Screaming Broccolli | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Mr. LoveJoy | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 23rd

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Alex Reck | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | JP LaStella | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Dan Brown | 4:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Trevor Baylor | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Lenahawkin | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Black Ties | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Monday the 24th

  • The Shell | Jon Garsman | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ty Mares | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Piney Pickers | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:30 PM

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

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

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Danksters | 9:00 PM

Tuesday the 25th

  • The Shell | Ted Hammock | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jimmy Brogan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Billy Walton | 6:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Bingo | 6:00 PM

  • Station 117 | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Jammin’ Janice Karaoke | 6:30 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Mike Byrne | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Rob Connolly | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Dan Brown | 9:00 PM

Wednesday the 26th

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Billy Walton | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mike Dougherty | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Jay Tango | 5:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Capt. Eric | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Black Ties | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

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

  • Buckalew’s | Jersey Select Night | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Highly Questionable Trivia | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 8:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Singo | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Skip Winters | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Trivia Night | 9:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM


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]]> ⚓ this week on LBI: 8/13/26 here's what's going on... https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/this-week-on-lbi-8-13-26 https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/this-week-on-lbi-8-13-26 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:50:04 +0000 2026-08-13T10:50:04Z

Mornin’!

And welcome to the influx of new subscribers over the past week. If you’re new here, we’re a one-stop spot for all the weekly happenings going on across LBI. Hope you enjoy and feel free to leave us any feedback (even negative feedback, we promise to not take it personal 😉) by taking the poll at the bottom of this email.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🐶 Special Needs Community Event w/ Therapy Dogs
Beach Reads | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 13th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Perfect Pairings Tastings
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 13th | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🏓 Dink & Drink
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Aug 13th | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

💪 Beach Workout Fundraiser
7th St. Beach | Surf City
Friday, Aug 14th | 7:00 AM start | More Info

☀️ Barre on the Bay
Parker’s Garage | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 14th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 14th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Aug 14th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

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

🎣 Dock Road Marlin Fest
Dock Road | Beach Haven
Through Aug 14th | 4:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ Beachfest Arts & Crafts Festival
Veterans Park | Beach Haven
Saturday, Aug 15th | 9:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🦀 Blue Claw Craft Show
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Aug 15th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🏄️ 4th Annual Littleneck Jam
68 St. Beach | Brant Beach
Sunday, Aug 16th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🏃 47th Annual Dog Day Road Race (5-mile Run)
High Point Fire House | Harvey Cedars
Sunday, Aug 16th | 9:00 AM start | More Info

🎶 Pretty Woman
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Aug 16th | More Info

🎶 1776: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Aug 18th | More Info

📚️ Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 18th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings Workshop
Just Bead It | Surf City
Weekdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🧘 Outdoor Fitness Classes
Yoga, Barre, Pilates & more
Daily Classes | Various Locations
Click Here for a Full List

🍅 Weekly Farmers Markets & Craft/Vendor Fairs
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

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Set along a rare private ocean easement, and just four homes away from direct beach access, this home offers stunning ocean views from both living levels, multiple decks and generous outdoor-indoor living. This 4-bedroom home features an open-concept top floor, private splash pool, covered outdoor bar, and easy access to Harvey Cedars Marina.

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👪️ Family Fun

🎨 Open Stamp Classes (All Ages)
Sea Shell Resort | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 13th | 3:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🥁 Jammin’ Into the End of Summer (Ages: 0-5)
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Friday, Aug 14th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Lighthouse Craft (Ages: 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Aug 14th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Sprouts Storytime (Ages: 4-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 18th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🧒 Weekly Kids Events & Classes
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

Together with ReClam the Bay
ReClam The Bay

You can now enjoy the ReClam the Bay Clam Trail educational scavenger hunt using its newly launched app!

Consider planning a family excursion to the Clam Trail! It is a fun way to explore local history and businesses and learn fun facts about the local marine life and ecosystem. Download the app, create a team and start exploring. You earn a ReClam the Bay sticker for each level you reach — start as a Beginner and move to Grower on your 6th visit; Planter on your 12th visit and Harvester on your 24th visit! Simply scan the QR code at each location. You can find all the locations on reclamthebay.org and learn more about the app here. Discovery Awaits!

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

  • View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 14th

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Capt. Bill Brucato | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Zoe Clark | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Jimmy Brogan | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Kenny Burkhardt Trio | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | LaStella Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Bent Fenders Band | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Fritz Band | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Black Tie Groove | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Str8up Band | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Man Down | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Porch | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 15th

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Thomas Duffy | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Lick of Sense | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Bill & Andy | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Mike’s Minute | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ridgemont High | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Rob Silvers | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Caleb Demmerle | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Tommy Vodka | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

  • Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:30 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Rob Connolly | 6:30 PM

  • Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Gypsy Moon | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Ty Mares | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Diablo Sandwich | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Dead to the Core | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Jell & the Kidz | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | The Pettis | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Sean Cox | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Electric Stingray | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | DJ Hunter | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Barbara Lin Band | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Stealing Savanah | 10:00 PM

  • Daymark | The Danksters | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Anger Management | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Embers | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 16th

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Mitchell Faber | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Ned Ryerson Duo | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Generation Next | 4:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Allison Stella | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Capt. Eric & The Shipwrecks | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Brother Pete Duo | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

  • View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

🍽 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: 🌤️ 81°/70°
Saturday: 🌤️ 80°/71°
Sunday: ☁️ 80°/74°

10-Day Forecast

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Thursday the 13th

  • The Shell | Joe Faronea | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Chuck DeBruyn | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Third Wheel | 4:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Ryan Zimmerman | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Redbird | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Amy Elizabeth | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Josh & Jeff | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Gypsy Moon | 6:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | The Shiffler Duo | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Trevor Baylor | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Karaoke | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Live Band Karaoke | 9:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Green Knuckle Material | 10:00 PM

  • The Shell | Thunder Thursdays | 10:00 PM

Friday the 14th

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Capt. Bill Brucato | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Zoe Clark | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Jimmy Brogan | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Kenny Burkhardt Trio | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | LaStella Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Bent Fenders Band | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Fritz Band | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Black Tie Groove | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Str8up Band | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Man Down | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Porch | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 15th

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Thomas Duffy | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Lick of Sense | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Bill & Andy | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Mike’s Minute | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ridgemont High | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Rob Silvers | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Caleb Demmerle | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Tommy Vodka | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

  • Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:30 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Rob Connolly | 6:30 PM

  • Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Gypsy Moon | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Ty Mares | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Diablo Sandwich | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Dead to the Core | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Jell & the Kidz | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | The Pettis | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Sean Cox | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Electric Stingray | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | DJ Hunter | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Barbara Lin Band | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Stealing Savanah | 10:00 PM

  • Daymark | The Danksters | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Anger Management | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Embers | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 16th

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Mitchell Faber | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Ned Ryerson Duo | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Generation Next | 4:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Allison Stella | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Capt. Eric & The Shipwrecks | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Brother Pete Duo | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Monday the 17th

  • The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ty Mares | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Piney Pickers | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:30 PM

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

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

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Des & The Swagmatics | 9:00 PM

Tuesday the 18th

  • The Shell | Ted Hammock | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jimmy Brogan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Vince Bergamo | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ned Ryerson | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Bingo | 6:00 PM

  • Station 117 | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Jammin’ Janice Karaoke | 6:30 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Mike Byrne | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Rob Connolly | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Tide Bends | 9:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Dan Brown | 9:00 PM

Wednesday the 19th

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Gustelli | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Shay Mac | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Jeff Lakata | 5:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Capt. Eric | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Just Bob | 6:00 PM

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

  • Buckalew’s | Jersey Select Night | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Highly Questionable Trivia | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 8:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Singo | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Skip Winters | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Trivia Night | 9:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM


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Mornin’!

It’s looking like another weekend of on and off again sun but at least the rain should be limited to just overnight Friday.

We’re thinking of trying something new this fall to build a little IRL connection while getting a chance to visit some of the local restaurants you maybe haven’t been to in a while. Support local businesses 🤝 make some new friends.

Here’s how things would work:
1) A quick quiz helps us link you up with 5 compatible people to create a table of 6
2) We book the island restaurant and reveal it to you the morning of
3) Enjoy a meal and real conversation with some new friends
4) After the dinner, all tables have the option to converge at an after dinner surprise location

Sound like something you might enjoy? Let us know by taking the poll below. If there’s enough interest, we’ll start putting the wheels in motion.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🦴 “Digging It!” An Interactive S.T.E.M. Show
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 6th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🌃 Night Market
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 6th | 4:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🏓 Dink & Drink
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Aug 6th | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🍫 21st Annual Chocolate Fair
LBI Historical Museum | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 6th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 7th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Aug 7th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

✨ Glow in the Dark Pilates Night
AME Fitness | Ship Bottom
Friday, Aug 7th | 8:15 PM start | More Info

🤣 Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 7th | 8:30–10:30 PM | More Info

🏄️ 18th Annual ALO Longboard Classic
68th St Beach | Brant Beach
Saturday, Aug 8th | 8:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ LBI Artist Studio Tour
Various Locations | LBI
Sat & Sun, Aug 8th & 9th | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🧜‍♀️ Brielle’s Shells Shop Party
Brielle’s Shells | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Aug 8th | 10:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🍻 SBB 10th Anniversary Party
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Aug 8th | 12:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Monday Mahj Lessons & Open Play
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Monday, Aug 10th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Mahjong 101
Pixie LBI | Barnegat Light
Monday, Aug 10th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🏄️ Surf Movie Night
South End Surf ‘N Paddle | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 10th | 7:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🤣 Comedy Night - Mike Marino
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 10th | 8:30–10:30 PM | More Info

💎 Beach Bargain Sale Fundraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 11th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☀️ Summer Safety Program for Children
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Tuesday, Aug 11th | 11:00–12:00 PM

🎣 Dock Road Marlin Fest
Dock Road | Beach Haven
Tues-Fri, Aug 11th-14th | 4:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Mahjong 102
Pixie LBI | Barnegat Light
Tuesday, Aug 11th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Pretty Woman
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Aug 16th | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings Workshop
Just Bead It | Surf City
Weekdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🧘 Outdoor Fitness Classes
Yoga, Barre, Pilates & more
Daily Classes | Various Locations
Click Here for a Full List

🍅 Weekly Farmers Markets & Craft/Vendor Fairs
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

Together with Barnegat Bay Capital Management

Will You Be Able to Retire Comfortably?

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But you don’t have to leave your financial future to chance. To help you navigate this shifting landscape, we’ve put together a complimentary guide: Five Ways to Stay Confident in Retirement.

Whether you plan to travel the world, master new skills, or transition into passion-driven part-time work, a proactive strategy is your ticket to true peace of mind.

Don't guess your way into your golden years.

👉 Click here to download your free retirement guide today.

*This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

**The above is sponsored content. If you’d like to advertise to 13,500+ engaged readers, find out more.

👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 6th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🎨 Walk-In Open Paint Class
Sea Shell Resort | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 6th | 3:00–6:00 PM | More Info

✂️ Sensory Play Summer Series
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Friday, Aug 7th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Red White and Blue Sing-Along
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Aug 10th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🤣 Family Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 10th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

📚 Dinosaurs! With Dinoman (Ages: 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 11th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🏃 Sprint-Sprinkle-Splash (Ages: 10-15)
Veteran’s Park | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Aug 11th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📚 The 5 Signers of the Declaration of Independence (Ages: Teens)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Aug 12th | 6:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🧒 Weekly Kids Events & Classes
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

Together with ReClam the Bay
ReClam The Bay

You can now enjoy the ReClam the Bay Clam Trail educational scavenger hunt using its newly launched app!

Consider planning a family excursion to the Clam Trail! It is a fun way to explore local history and businesses and learn fun facts about the local marine life and ecosystem. Download the app, create a team and start exploring. You earn a ReClam the Bay sticker for each level you reach — start as a Beginner and move to Grower on your 6th visit; Planter on your 12th visit and Harvester on your 24th visit! Simply scan the QR code at each location. You can find all the locations on reclamthebay.org and learn more about the app here. Discovery Awaits!

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

  • View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 7th

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Preach | 3:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Rich Meyer | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Justin Jones | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 5:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Ted Hammock | 5:30 PM

  • The Boatyard | Karly C & The Rebel Y’all Band | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Tom Pernal | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Later Daze Blues Band | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Ned Ryerson | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • The Marlin | Ridgemont High | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Screaming Broccoli | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | JB3 | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Kono Nation | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Goodman Fiske | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Temporary Grace | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 8th

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Nicole Curtis | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Chuck DeBruyn | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Billy Walton Band | 4:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Nick Lombardo & The Decent Ok | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Brad Wilson | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Matt & Hansen | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:30 PM

  • The Boatyard | Twice is Good | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Brother Pete | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Kickstart Duo | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 8:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Ty Mares (Full Band) | 9:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Preach | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Todd Meredith | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Danksters | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | The Pinheads | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Aftershock | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Steal the Sky | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Original Copy | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 9th

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Josh Werner | 1:00 PM

  • The Boatyard | Lakini’s Rooster | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | JP LaStella | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Dennis Zimmer | 4:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Sean & Sienna | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Chris Guastelle Trio | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Tom Cometa Beach Project | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

  • View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

🍽 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: 🌤️ 85°/73°
Saturday: ☁️ 86°/73°
Sunday: 🌤️ 87°/72°

10-Day Forecast

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Thursday the 6th

  • The Shell | Chad MIller | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Tom Pernal | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Third Wheel | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Pettis | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Caleb Demmerle | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Corliss Croons | 5:00 PM

  • The Boatyard | 80s Undercover | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Marty Unplugged | 6:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | East Two Three | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 8:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Matt Morgan | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Karaoke | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Live Band Karaoke | 9:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Twisted Charm | 10:00 PM

  • The Shell | Thunder Thursdays | 10:00 PM

Friday the 7th

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Preach | 3:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Rich Meyer | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Justin Jones | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 5:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Ted Hammock | 5:30 PM

  • The Boatyard | Karly C & The Rebel Y’all Band | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Tom Pernal | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Later Daze Blues Band | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mike Corliss | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Ned Ryerson | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • The Marlin | Ridgemont High | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Screaming Broccoli | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | JB3 | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Kono Nation | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Goodman Fiske | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Temporary Grace | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 8th

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Nicole Curtis | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Chuck DeBruyn | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Billy Walton Band | 4:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Nick Lombardo & The Decent Ok | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Brad Wilson | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Matt & Hansen | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:30 PM

  • The Boatyard | Twice is Good | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Brother Pete | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Kickstart Duo | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 8:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Ty Mares (Full Band) | 9:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Preach | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Todd Meredith | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Danksters | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | The Pinheads | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Aftershock | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Steal the Sky | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Original Copy | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 9th

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Josh Werner | 1:00 PM

  • The Boatyard | Lakini’s Rooster | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | JP LaStella | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Dennis Zimmer | 4:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Sean & Sienna | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Chris Guastelle Trio | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Tom Cometa Beach Project | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Monday the 10th

  • The Shell | Jon Garsman | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ty Mares | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | The Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Mike Pinto | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Piney Pickers | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:30 PM

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

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

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Danksters | 9:00 PM

Tuesday the 11th

  • The Shell | Ted Hammock | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jimmy Brogan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Dylan Willits | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Bingo | 6:00 PM

  • Station 117 | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | TBD | 6:30 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Mike Byrne | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Rob Connolly | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Saint Cecilia | 9:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Dan Brown | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 9:00 PM

Wednesday the 12th

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Billy Walton | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Tommy V | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Shotgun Curly | 5:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Capt. Eric | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Black Ties | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

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

  • Buckalew’s | Jersey Select Night | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Highly Questionable Trivia | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 8:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Singo | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Skip Winters | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Trivia Night | 9:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM


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Mornin’!

Saturday marks the first day of August 😭 but at least we’re looking at some decent weekend weather.

And if you’re a local business that is looking to get in front of our audience of nearly 14,000 engaged readers, we have some ad inventory available for the fall season. Learn about what it’s like partnering with us and reach out if you’re interested in chatting more!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

⚾️ Baseball’s Greatest Game
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 30th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🏓 Dink & Drink
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Jul 30th | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🖌️ Sip & Paint Wine Glasses
Allie May | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 30th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🛋️ LBI Design
The Dune Market | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 30th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🦈 Jaws on the Bay
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Thursday, Jul 30th | 8:00 PM start | More Info

💪 Beach Workout Fundraiser
20th St. Beach | Ship Bottom
Friday, Jul 31st | 7:00 AM start | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 31st | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Jul 31st | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Tour of Italy
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 31st | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🎙️ Doo Wop Dance Night
Ship Bottom Firehouse | Ship Bottom
Friday, Jul 31st | 6:00–9:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Bohdy & Brews Pilates
bohdy kitchen + cafe | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Aug 1st | 9:30–10:15 AM | More Info

🚒 Auxiliary Annual Auction
Fireman’s Hall | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Aug 1st | 6:30 PM start | More Info

🎡 Festival of the Sea
St. Francis Parish | Brant Beach
Through Aug 1st | 6:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ Antique & Collectible Show
Viking Village | Barnegat Light
Sunday, Aug 2nd | 9:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Aug 2nd | 12:00 PM

🩴 Flip Flops & Fastballs
Joe Pop’s | Ship Bottom
Sunday, Aug 2nd | 1:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Monday Mahj 101 and Open Play
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Monday, Aug 3rd | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🐤 Back to the Garden 1969 - The Woodstock Experience
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 3rd | 5:00 OR 8:00 PM | More Info

🏡 60th Annual Seashore House Tour
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Wednesday, Aug 5th | 10:30–4:30 PM | More Info

🎶 Pretty Woman
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Aug 16th | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings Workshop
Just Bead It | Surf City
Weekdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🧘 Outdoor Fitness Classes
Yoga, Barre, Pilates & more
Daily Classes | Various Locations
Click Here for a Full List

🍅 Weekly Farmers Markets & Craft/Vendor Fairs
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Little Builders (Ages 2-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 30th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Sprouts Storytime (Ages: 4-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Jul 31st | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎼 Music at the Bay with Ms. Kelly (Ages 6mo-5)
Sunset Park Gazebo | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Aug 1st | 9:00–11:30 AM | More Info

🌟 Free Family Fun Night
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Sunday, Aug 2nd | 4:00–6:00 PM | More Info

📚 Live Animal Show by Unique Creatures (Ages: 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Aug 3rd | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🥞 Character Breakfast: Cinderella
QC Marina Cafe | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Aug 4th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Cosplay 101 with Nonny Creates (Ages: 13-18)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 4th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🚓 National Night Out
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Tuesday, Aug 4th | 5:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🧒 Weekly Kids Events & Classes
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

Together with ReClam the Bay
ReClam The Bay

You can now enjoy the ReClam the Bay Clam Trail educational scavenger hunt using its newly launched app!

Consider planning a family excursion to the Clam Trail! It is a fun way to explore local history and businesses and learn fun facts about the local marine life and ecosystem. Download the app, create a team and start exploring. You earn a ReClam the Bay sticker for each level you reach — start as a Beginner and move to Grower on your 6th visit; Planter on your 12th visit and Harvester on your 24th visit! Simply scan the QR code at each location. You can find all the locations on reclamthebay.org and learn more about the app here. Discovery Awaits!

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

  • View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 31st

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | The Petti's | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Joe Faronea | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Trevor Baylor | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | Skip Winters | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Amped | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Marty Unplugged | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Black Tie Groove | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | The Ruckus | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Go Go Gadget | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Porch | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Embers the Band | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 1st 

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Sam Lasko | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Lick of Sense | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ridgemont High | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Allison Stella | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Samantha Irwin Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Daymark | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

  • Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Alex Chernick | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Gypsy Moon | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Live Music | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | No Dead Air | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Trevor Baylor Duo | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Brother Pete | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Sir Rod | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | 3AM Tokyo | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Turning the Tide | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Green Knuckle Material | 10:00 PM

  • The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 2nd

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Sam Long | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Ned Ryerson Duo | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Dan Brown | 4:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Tom Pernal | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Chuck DeBruyn | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Black Tie Groove | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Dennis Zimmer | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Paul Healy | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Anthony Martinetti | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

  • View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

🍽 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: 🌤️ 79°/69°
Saturday: 🌤️ 80°/71°
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Thursday the 30th

  • The Shell | Chad MIller | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Jack Mangan | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | East Two Three | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Samantha Dress | 4:30 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Red Bird | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Kyle Douglas & Tawny Louise Harrison | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Josh & Jeff | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • Arlington | Ty Mares | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Karaoke | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Live Band Karaoke | 9:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Green Knuckle Material | 10:00 PM

  • The Shell | Thunder Thursdays | 10:00 PM

Friday the 31st

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | The Petti's | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Joe Faronea | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Trevor Baylor | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | Skip Winters | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Amped | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Marty Unplugged | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Black Tie Groove | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | The Ruckus | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Go Go Gadget | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Porch | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Embers the Band | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 1st

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Sam Lasko | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Lick of Sense | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ridgemont High | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Allison Stella | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Samantha Irwin Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Daymark | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

  • Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Alex Chernick | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Gypsy Moon | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Live Music | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | No Dead Air | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Trevor Baylor Duo | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Brother Pete | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Sir Rod | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | 3AM Tokyo | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Turning the Tide | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Green Knuckle Material | 10:00 PM

  • The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 2nd

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Sam Long | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Ned Ryerson Duo | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Dan Brown | 4:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Tom Pernal | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Chuck DeBruyn | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Black Tie Groove | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Dennis Zimmer | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Paul Healy | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Anthony Martinetti | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Monday the 3rd

  • The Shell | Jon Garsman | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ty Mares | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Piney Pickers | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:30 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Steve Rondo | 9:00 PM

Tuesday the 4th

  • The Shell | Ted Hammock | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jimmy Brogan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ned Ryerson | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Bingo | 6:00 PM

  • Station 117 | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Jammin’ Janice Karaoke | 6:30 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Rob Connolly | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Billy Walton Band | 9:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Dan Brown | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 9:00 PM

Wednesday the 5th

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Billy Walton | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mike Casey | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Mark Sosis | 5:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Fred Conley | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Chris Guastelle | 6:00 PM

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

  • Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Highly Questionable Trivia | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 8:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Singo | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Skip Winters | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Trivia Night | 9:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM


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Mornin’!

It’s looking like it’s gonna be a wildfire smoke-free, hail-free, tornado-free weekend coming up so get outside and enjoy it.

And today we’re sharing our newest lifestyle feature from contributing writer, Brielle Bleeker. She had a chance to sit down with Katherine Lioudis, the woman behind @lbi.eats, the popular Instagram account serving up the best of LBI’s food scene while building community along the way. You can check out the full interview here!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🎨 Crafting with Purpose Craft Show
Ship Bottom Boat Ramp | Ship Bottom
Thursday, Jul 23rd | 9:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Friendly Mahjong Tournament
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Thursday, Jul 23rd | 10:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🪶 Amazing Ospreys
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 23rd | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🥂 Night Market
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 23rd | 4:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🏓 Dink & Drink
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Jul 23rd | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 24th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Jul 24th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Caviar Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 24th | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

✨ Glow in the Dark Pilates Night
AME Fitness | Ship Bottom
Friday, Jul 24th | 8:15 PM start | More Info

🎣 All Female Fluke Fishing Tournament
BH Marlin & Tuna Club | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jul 25th | 6:30–3:00 PM | More Info

🧘 Yoga by the Beach w/ Haley
North Beach Public Beach | Long Beach
Sat-Sun | 8:30–9:45 AM | More Info

🌊 15th Annual Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim
30th St. Beach | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Jul 25th | 6:30 PM start | More Info

🚶 Lighthouse Night Climb
Barnegat Lighthouse | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Jul 25th | 6:30–9:00 PM | More Info

🎅 23rd Annual Christmas in July Party
Terrace Tavern | Long Beach
Saturday, Jul 25th | 8:00 PM start | More Info

🏄️ Waves of Strength's Surf Therapy Day
68 St. Beach | Brant Beach
Sunday, Jul 26th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Young Frankenstein
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Jul 26th | More Info

🀄️ Monday Mahj 101 and Open Play
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Monday, Jul 27th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🎡 Festival of the Sea
St. Francis Parish | Brant Beach
Begins Jul 28th | 6:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Pretty Woman
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Jul 28th | More Info

📖 Book Signing w/ Jo Piazza
LBI Book Swap | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Jul 29th | 12:00 PM start | More Info

🀄️ Mahj & Fromage
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Jul 29th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings Workshop
Just Bead It | Surf City
Weekdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🧘 Outdoor Fitness Classes
Yoga, Barre, Pilates & more
Daily Classes | Various Locations
Click Here for a Full List

🍅 Weekly Farmers Markets & Craft/Vendor Fairs
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Surflight Serenaders
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 23rd | 3:30–4:00 PM | More Info

🎥 Zootopia 2 Move Night
Veterans Park | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 23rd | 8:15 PM start | More Info

✂️ Sensory Play Summer Series
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Friday, Jul 24th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Minecraft Gaming w/ Arrayscape (Ages 9-18)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Jul 24th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎼 Music at the Bay with Ms. Kelly (Ages 6mo-5)
Sunset Park Gazebo | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Jul 25th | 9:00–11:30 AM | More Info

🥁 The Band at The Bookshop (Ages: 0-5)
The Dune Market | Beach Haven
Monday, Jul 27th | 9:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jul 28th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🖼️ Kids Printing Workshop
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Tuesday, Jul 28th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎨 Kids Night in Sunset Park
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Tuesday, Jul 28th | 5:00–7:00 PM | More Info

📚 Dinosaur Dioramas (Ages: 7-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Jul 29th | 6:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🧒 Weekly Kids Events & Classes
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

Together with ReClam the Bay
ReClam The Bay

You can now enjoy the ReClam the Bay Clam Trail educational scavenger hunt using its newly launched app!

Consider planning a family excursion to the Clam Trail! It is a fun way to explore local history and businesses and learn fun facts about the local marine life and ecosystem. Download the app, create a team and start exploring. You earn a ReClam the Bay sticker for each level you reach — start as a Beginner and move to Grower on your 6th visit; Planter on your 12th visit and Harvester on your 24th visit! Simply scan the QR code at each location. You can find all the locations on reclamthebay.org and learn more about the app here. Discovery Awaits!

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

  • View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 24th

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mike Casey | 3:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Quixote Project | 3:30 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Mike Byrne | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Big Daddy Duo | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Jeff Selby Band | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | East Two Three | 8:30 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Don't Call Me Frances | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Mail Order Bride | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Cliffs | 10:00 PM

  • Daymark | DJ CFAVZ | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Goodman Fiske | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | No Standards | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 25th 

  • Engleside Sandbar | The Bulkheads | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Bill & Andy | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Scotty Z | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Billy Walton Band | 4:00 PM

  • Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Brad Wilson | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Matt Fisher | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Suburban Revenue | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Lovelight | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Lulu & The Scouts | 8:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Ty Mares | 8:30 PM

  • Black Whale | The Pettis | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Beth T | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | The Danksters | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | DJ Hunter | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Flip N Mickeys | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Good Noise | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Steal the Sky | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Generation Next | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 26th

  • Ron Jon Surf Shop | Mike’s Minute | 12:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Lick of Sense | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mojo Lite | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Sean & Sienna | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Allison Stella | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Quixote Project | 5:00 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Gilbert Family Band | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

  • View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

🍽 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: 🌤️ 77°/67°
Saturday: ☀️ 77°/64°
Sunday: 🌤️ 77°/67°

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]]> Dishing Up Joy on LBI A spotlight on Katherine Lioudis of LBI Eats. https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/dishing-up-joy-on-lbi https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/dishing-up-joy-on-lbi Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:43:02 +0000 2026-07-22T18:43:02Z Brielle Bleeker

Meet Katherine Lioudis, the face behind the popular @lbi.eats Instagram account.

Author John Walters once said, “The only thing better than talking about food is eating it.” Katherine Lioudis, founder of the popular Instagram account @lbi.eats has been shining a spotlight on the foods that set LBI apart as both a popular coastal destination and a hub for foodies. What began as a “fun, little account,” as Lioudis remarks, has grown to over thirteen thousand followers and counting and has “been a fun way to integrate into the [LBI] community.” With roots that run deep on the island along with a shared passion for food among her family and friends, Lioudis believes food is more than just eating but a “love language and a way to form connections.”

Though the account was created in 2018, it remained private for several years, with only about twenty followers consisting of Lioudis’ close friends who enjoyed a glimpse into life on LBI. During COVID, Lioudis realized the opportunity in going public with the account as a way to support struggling restaurants at the time and showcase not only the incredible food options on the island but also the overall vibe of this special sandbar at the shore. “People love the island,” Lioudis explains, “and they love the community and they want to share and be a part of it and so people have clung to [LBI Eats] for that reason.” Lioudis is quick to share that she neither posts consistently nor has a team or professional equipment, but that hasn’t hindered the growth of the account. “People love being a part of [life] down here, especially when they’re not here but can still see what’s happening and see the food.” Utilizing skills from her fulltime marketing job, Lioudis is able to blend her talent for digital and media marketing with her passion for all things LBI.

Lioudis grew her account during COVID, using her platform as a way to
support struggling restaurants at the time.

Lioudis continues to strive for positivity through her posts and recommendations and enjoys showcasing the variety of eats available on Long Beach Island. Posts and stories highlight a mix of restaurants, from well-known establishments and favorites to smaller businesses who may lack in social content to new restaurants looking to create buzz. Each summer begins with creating a list of places to visit during the season and a plan to get to as many as possible. Lioudis welcomes businesses to contact her and says, “If you reach out to me, I definitely try to put it higher on the list; sometimes that doesn’t happen, but it is one way to be on my radar.”

While a variety of foods and restaurants are highlighted, Lioudis is careful not to offer specific reviews or critiques. “I’ve definitely had meals that haven’t been great, but my not-great experience may be someone’s else great experience… I just try to show as much as I can and let [people] make that decision for themselves.” Lioudis’ family and friends enjoy perks that come with the job and have been “trained” to avoid eating until food photos are taken; they have even perfected the “oyster spin,” where they turn their plate a certain way for the best photo op. Some visits are planned ahead of time while others give in to spontaneity and answer the call for what Lioudis may be in the mood for on a particular day. For the most part, Lioudis’ visits to restaurants are unannounced and she’s able to enjoy a meal incognito, but there are times when she’s recognized or will call ahead and give a heads up when she’ll be visiting. Over the years, she’s established relationships with many restauranteurs and notes a special connection with a particular dining spot in Beach Haven. “I’m at Parker’s Garage a lot; they’ve always been very good to me…my dog’s name is Parker after [it].” Last summer found Lioudis collaborating with The Gables to showcase both the unique menu selections as well as the fact that for the first time, rooms became available to stay on restaurant property. This summer has a partnership of a different kind; Lioudis has a new column in Bay Magazine where she’ll be writing more of an extended version of what is currently on LBI Eats, including shopping and experiences that reach beyond food.

Beginning this summer, Lioudis has a new column in Bay Magazine where she’ll be writing
more of an extended version of what is currently on LBI Eats.

Lioudis enjoys the interaction with fellow LBI enthusiasts and finds joy from people reaching out for recommendations. When it comes to top places to send those looking for a great meal, it’s difficult to narrow down the list, but a few standouts include classic pizza from Bay Village Pizza; crab cakes from any of the Tide Table Group restaurants; sandwiches from Lighthouse Deli and lobster rolls from Pearl Street Market; ice cream at Skipper Dipper; and The Arlington for burgers and wings. As for breakfast, Mustache Bill’s, Dockside Diner, and Uncle Will’s top the list for quintessential morning spots on the island. Close-to-home spots include Daddy-O’s and Barrel Surf Café which are both regular stops. “I’m right by Barrel Surf Café; it’s been a nice little addition, and the smoothies are so good,” Lioudis remarks.

Beyond food, she enjoys frequenting many shops around the island including 506 Boutique and The Mermaid Room, as well as yearly climbs to the top of Old Barney. She also doesn’t shy away from venturing off island to sample the local fare. Lioudis is proud of what she’s built and the connections she’s forged. “That’s the whole reason I keep the account going—I love being able to share and continue highlighting these places and building community connections.” Famed chef Curtis Stone once observed, “Food is meant to be shared and enjoyed together. It brings people closer and creates lasting memories.” Katherine Lioudis is doing just that for the LBI community and beyond. “I feel so much love for the island so it’s nice to be a person who is able to give that love back to the community.”

About Katherine Lioudis,: You can keep up on her latest food adventures by following her Instagram. You can also look out for her new column in Bay Magazine.

About the writer: Brielle Bleeker has been vacationing on LBI since childhood and is happy to continue the tradition with her husband and children. As a freelance writer, Brielle has published articles related to books, travel, food, and wellness. She counts down all year long to summertime on the sandbar.


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]]> LBI Live Music Schedule 7/23/26 - 7/29/26 https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/lbi-live-music-schedule-7-23-26 https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/lbi-live-music-schedule-7-23-26 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:38:48 +0000 2026-07-22T18:38:48Z

Thursday the 23rd

  • The Shell | Brian from Man Down | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Dylan Willits | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Third Wheel | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Rob Connolly | 4:30 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Rob Silvers | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | The Roomies | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Chad & Zach | 6:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Mary Buck | 6:00 PM

  • Arlington | Skip Winters | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Ryan Zimmerman | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | Chris Halliwell | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Karaoke | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Live Band Karaoke | 9:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Green Knuckle Material | 10:00 PM

  • The Shell | Thunder Thursdays | 10:00 PM

Friday the 24th

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mike Casey | 3:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Quixote Project | 3:30 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Mike Byrne | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Big Daddy Duo | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Jeff Selby Band | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | East Two Three | 8:30 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Don't Call Me Frances | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Mail Order Bride | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Cliffs | 10:00 PM

  • Daymark | DJ CFAVZ | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Goodman Fiske | 10:00 PM

  • The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | No Standards | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 25th

  • Engleside Sandbar | The Bulkheads | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Bill & Andy | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Scotty Z | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Billy Walton Band | 4:00 PM

  • Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Brad Wilson | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Matt Fisher | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Suburban Revenue | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Lovelight | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Lulu & The Scouts | 8:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Ty Mares | 8:30 PM

  • Black Whale | The Pettis | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Beth T | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | The Danksters | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | DJ Hunter | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Flip N Mickeys | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Good Noise | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Steal the Sky | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Generation Next | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 26th

  • Ron Jon Surf Shop | Mike’s Minute | 12:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Lick of Sense | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mojo Lite | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Sean & Sienna | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Allison Stella | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Quixote Project | 5:00 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Gilbert Family Band | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Monday the 27th

  • The Shell | Jon Garsman | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ty Mares | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Fishing for Turtles | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:30 PM

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

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

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Danksters | 9:00 PM

Tuesday the 28th

  • The Shell | Ted Hammock | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jimmy Brogan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:00 PM

  • Station 117 | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Jammin’ Janice Karaoke | 6:30 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Mike Byrne | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Rob Connolly | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Tunnel Vision & Capital Dub | 9:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Dan Brown | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 9:00 PM

Wednesday the 29th

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Billy Walton | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 3:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Dan Hasse | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Dale & Amy | 5:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

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

  • Buckalew’s | Jersey Select Night | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Highly Questionable Trivia | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 8:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Singo | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Skip Winters | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Trivia Night | 9:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM


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]]> ⚓ this week on LBI: 7/16/26 here's what's going on... https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/this-week-on-lbi-7-16-26 https://www.lbilowdown.com/p/this-week-on-lbi-7-16-26 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:50:03 +0000 2026-07-16T10:50:03Z

Mornin’!

Summer is in full swing and there’s plenty going on this week. It’ll be a mixed bag of weather this weekend but forecasts can change in a blink of an eye this time of year so keep an eye on things if you’re heading out.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🥂 Ladies Night at North Gallery
North Gallery | Barnegat Light
Thursday, Jul 16th | 4:00 PM start | More Info

🀄️ Sip, Shop & Mahj
Allie May | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 16th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 17th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Jul 17th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

⛈️ Great Storms of the NJ Shore
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 17th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🧘 Sunset Vinyasa Yoga
North Beach Public Beach | Long Beach
Friday, Jul 17th | 7:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🤣 Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 17th | 8:30–10:30 PM | More Info

🇺🇸 Live Drone Show
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Friday, Jul 17th | 9:30 PM start | More Info

🎉 Grand Opening Celebration
bohdy kitchen + cafe | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Jul 18th | 8:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🧘 Yoga by the Beach w/ Haley
North Beach Public Beach | Long Beach
Sat-Sun | 8:30–9:45 AM | More Info

🚶‍♀️Mom Walk
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Saturday, Jul 18th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Meet the World's Best Cheesemonger
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jul 18th | 11:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Cheese Tasting Fundraiser for Surf City Fire & EMS
The Cheese Shoppe | Surf City
Saturday, Jul 18th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🪶 Mordecai Land Trust Annual Fundraiser
Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jul 18th | 6:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🏄‍♀️ 18th Annual Jetty Coquina Jam
68 St. Beach | Brant Beach
Sunday, Jul 19th | 8:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ 39th Annual Arts Festival
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Sunday, Jul 19th | 9:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Monday Mahj 101 and Open Play
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Monday, Jul 20th | 12:00–2:00 PM | More Info

📚️ Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jul 21st | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Young Frankenstein
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Jul 26th | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings Workshop
Just Bead It | Surf City
Weekdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🧘 Outdoor Fitness Classes
Yoga, Barre, Pilates & more
Daily Classes | Various Locations
Click Here for a Full List

🍅 Weekly Farmers Markets & Craft/Vendor Fairs
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

Together with Joy Luedtke Real Estate, LLC
Joy Luedtke Real Estate

Spotlight Listing | 26 Butler Rd., High Bar Harbor | $2,395,000

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View Our Listings Here.

Joy Luedtke Real Estate | LBI’s top-grossing family brokerage in 2025 | Over $150 million in closed sales | Three generations of Long Beach Island expertise

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Blending Fun with Coffee Barista (Ages 13-18)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 16th | 12:00–1:00 PM | More Info

📚 Seashell Geodes with Wild Jersey (Ages 8-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Jul 17th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🎼 Music at the Bay with Ms. Kelly (Ages 6mo-5)
Sunset Park Gazebo | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Jul 18th | 9:00–11:30 AM | More Info

🥞 Character Breakfast: Aladdin
QC Marina Cafe | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Jul 21st | 8:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Story Explorers (Ages 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jul 21st | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🖼️ Kids Printing Workshop
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Tuesday, Jul 21st | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

❓️Teen Trivia Night
St. Francis of Assisi Parish | Brant Beach
Wednesday, Jul 22nd | 6:15–8:30 PM | More Info

🎉 PJ Party at the Park
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Wednesday, Jul 22nd | 7:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🧒 Weekly Kids Events & Classes
Summer Season | Various Dates & Locations
Click Here for a Full List

Together with ReClam the Bay
ReClam The Bay

You can now enjoy the ReClam the Bay Clam Trail educational scavenger hunt using its newly launched app!

Consider planning a family excursion to the Clam Trail! It is a fun way to explore local history and businesses and learn fun facts about the local marine life and ecosystem. Download the app, create a team and start exploring. You earn a ReClam the Bay sticker for each level you reach — start as a Beginner and move to Grower on your 6th visit; Planter on your 12th visit and Harvester on your 24th visit! Simply scan the QR code at each location. You can find all the locations on reclamthebay.org and learn more about the app here. Discovery Awaits!

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

  • View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 17th

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | The Roomies | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Rich Meyer | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Jimmy Brogan | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

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

  • Arlington | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Dave Jones Band | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Diablo Sandwich | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mojo Lite | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Black Tie Groove & No Hard Feelings | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Twisted Livin’ | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Amish Outlaws | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Screaming Broccolli | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | A Friend of a Friend | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 18th 

  • LBI Distilling Co. | JC & The Dude | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Ridgemont High | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mojo Lite | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Live Music | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Naughty Pines | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Todd Meredith | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Marty Unplugged | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Ty & The Metaphoricals | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | The Headliner Band | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Preach | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Dale & Amy | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Triple Rail Turn | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Mojo Lite | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Radio Royalty | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Way Outs | 10:00 PM

  • Daymark | The Danksters | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Turning the Tide | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Big Bang Baby | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 19th

  • Engleside Sandbar | Face Down | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Generation Next | 4:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Zinnia Moon | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Jell & The Kidz | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Brother Pete Duo | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

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Thursday the 16th

  • The Shell | Chad Miller | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Scotty Z | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Shay Mac | 3:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Jack Mangan | 4:30 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Red Bird | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Amy Elizabeth Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Josh & Jeff | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Third Wheel | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | LaStella Bros. | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Rob Silvers | 6:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 6:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Daymark | Chris Halliwell | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Karaoke | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Live Band Karaoke | 9:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Green Knuckle Material | 10:00 PM

  • The Shell | Thunder Thursdays | 10:00 PM

Friday the 17th

  • The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | The Roomies | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Rich Meyer | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Jimmy Brogan | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

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

  • Arlington | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Dave Jones Band | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Diablo Sandwich | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Mojo Lite | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Black Tie Groove & No Hard Feelings | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Twisted Livin’ | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Amish Outlaws | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Screaming Broccolli | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | A Friend of a Friend | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 18th

  • LBI Distilling Co. | JC & The Dude | 1:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Ridgemont High | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Mojo Lite | 3:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Live Music | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Naughty Pines | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

  • Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Todd Meredith | 5:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

  • Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Marty Unplugged | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Ty & The Metaphoricals | 8:00 PM

  • The Gateway | The Headliner Band | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Preach | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Dale & Amy | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Triple Rail Turn | 9:00 PM

  • Terrace Tavern | Mojo Lite | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Radio Royalty | 9:30 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | The Way Outs | 10:00 PM

  • Daymark | The Danksters | 10:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Turning the Tide | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Big Bang Baby | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 19th

  • Engleside Sandbar | Face Down | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 3:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Generation Next | 4:00 PM

  • LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 4:00 PM

  • Mud City Crab House | Zinnia Moon | 4:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

  • The Shell | Jell & The Kidz | 4:00 PM

  • Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

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

  • Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Brother Pete Duo | 7:00 PM

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

  • The Gateway | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

  • The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

Monday the 20th

  • The Shell | LaStella Bros. | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Fritz | 3:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Jack Mangan | 4:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Ty Mares | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Fishing for Turtles | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:30 PM

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

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

  • The Shell | Chris Guastelle | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Des & The Swagmatics | 9:00 PM

Tuesday the 21st

  • The Shell | Ted Hammock | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Jimmy Brogan | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Chuck DeBruyn | 3:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Trevor Baylor | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Chuck Miller | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Billy Walton Duo | 6:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:00 PM

  • Station 117 | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | Jammin’ Janice Karaoke | 6:30 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Mike Byrne | 7:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | Rob Connolly | 8:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Rob Benton | 9:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Dan Brown | 9:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 9:00 PM

Wednesday the 22nd

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 2:00 PM

  • Engleside Sandbar | Chris Gustelli | 3:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Vince Bergamo | 3:00 PM

  • Port Hole | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Thom Ryan | 5:00 PM

  • The Shell | Capt. Eric | 5:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

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

  • Old Causeway | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

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

  • Buckalew’s | Jersey Select Night | 7:00 PM

  • Bird & Bettys | Highly Questionable Trivia | 8:00 PM

  • The Shell | The Pickles | 8:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Singo | 8:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Skip Winters | 9:00 PM

  • Northside | Trivia Night | 9:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM


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