Monday, June 6:
Ocracoke Preservation Museum starts their summer programs this week. Monday at the Museum means a Museum Tour at 1pm with an island resident with insider knowledge.
Hyde County Board of Commissioners meet tonight at 6pm. Join in the fun by teleconference in the Ocracoke School commons area. Find the agenda and packet here. Click here to view the Tax Board Recommended Appropriations for FY 2016-2017.
Opening night for the new Pirate Show at Deepwater Theater! Join Desiree Ricker, David Tweedie, and Gary Mitchell for a fun, family-friendly analysis of the infamous character Blackbeard the Pirate. 7:30pm; doors open at 7.
Tuesday, June 7:
Colin comes callin'! I've been told that we'll be having a Tropical Storm today. Again! Already! If all goes as predicted, Colin will pass us by from way offshore. Whew!
It's Election Day! NC has a weird 2nd primary today for judicial and congressional seats. Vote! 7am – 7pm at the Fire Hall.
Learn all about Kayaking Around Ocracoke with Grace West at today's Porch Talk at the OPS Museum at 1pm. Porch Talks are free, informal, and informative!
Live music! The band formerly known as the Yes Team, plus Aaron Lavigne, who now call themselves the Sailors, will pay at the Ocracoke Oyster Company starting at 7pm. Come out and see these Ocrafolk Festival favorites!
Music at the Coyote Den! The Coyote Den is in the Community Square, and will host "Coyote Plus One" at 8pm every Tuesday night. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
Wednesday, June 8:
Outdoor Classroom summer programs are offered every Wednesday at 10am. All programs are free, last approximately 90 minutes, are outdoors, and taught by Elizabeth Hanrahan, a certified wildlife educator. This week, you can learn "Paint a Poop" at the Working Watermen's Exhibit in the Community Square.
Just for Kids program at OPS at 1pm. This week, kids are invited to learn about Ocracoke's quilting traditions and make a quilt square with fabric and glue. All are welcome! A $5 donation for materials is appreciated.
Ocracoke Civic and Business Association will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7pm at the Community Center. All are welcome.
Music at the Coyote Den! The Coyote Den is in the Community Square, and will host "Coyote" (just Marcy and Lou!) at 8pm every Wednesday night. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
The weekly Ocrafolk Opry is tonight! Live music and storytelling by a variety of local talent. Shows begin at 8pm at Deepwater Theater. More info here.
Every Wednesday night, Ocracoke Oyster Company will host Karaoke starting at 8:30pm. Come out and be a rock star!
Thursday, June 9:
Martin & Lou at the Ocracoke Oyster Company, 3–6pm. Great tunes in the afternoon!
Coloring Night at Books to Be Red! Come out to color your stress away! 6:30–8:30pm. Books to Be Red provides coloring pages, crayons and markers, and refreshments, and it's FREE! Not sure what Coloring Night is? Read this story and find out!
The Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department will hold their every-other-Thursday meeting at the Fire Hall at 7pm. They can always use new members! You can also stop by and get a way-cool OVFD t-shirt or order your reflective house number signs (so OVFD and Ocracoke EMS can find you!)
Music at Deepwater Theater! Molasses Creek in concert! Shows begin at 8pm at Deepwater Theater. More info here.
Friday, June 10:
Last Day of School on Ocracoke! School's out for summer!
Live music! Kate McNally at Ocracoke Oyster Co, starting at 7pm.
Live music! The band formerly known as the Yes Team, plus Aaron Lavigne, who now call themselves the Sailors, will pay at Howard's Pub starting at 7pm. Come out and see these Ocrafolk Festival favorites!
Music at the Coyote Den! The Coyote Den is in the Community Square, and will host Martin Garrish and Friends "Playing Your Ocracoke Memories" every Friday night from March 25th – November 18th. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
Saturday, June 11:
Live music! Bryan Mayer at Ocracoke Oyster Co, starting at 7pm.
Live music! The band formerly known as the Yes Team, plus Aaron Lavigne, who now call themselves the Sailors, will pay at Howard's Pub starting at 7pm. Come out and see these Ocrafolk Festival favorites!
Sunday, June 12:
Ocracoke School Commencement Ceremony, 5pm in the school gym. All are welcome! Congrats, Class of 2016!
Martin and Friends play every Sunday night at Ocracoke Oyster Co, starting at 7pm.
Check out the Ocracoke Current calendar for more events and information!
Send me info about any events I may have missed to ocracokecurrent@gmail.com. This story will be updated as needed with more information, so check back!
Looking ahead.... This wonderful event is coming up NEXT WEEK!
