Current Events Week of June 13th
Summer fun has begun! Lots of stuff happening on the island.
The National Park Service hosts interpretive programs on Ocracoke every week. Find that schedule hereMonday, June 13:
Monday at the OPS Museum means a Museum Tour at 1pm with an island resident with insider knowledge. This week it's Julie Howard!
Pirate Show at Deepwater Theater! Join Desiree Ricker, David Tweedie, Gary Mitchell, and Peyton Piquard for a fun, family-friendly analysis of the infamous character Blackbeard the Pirate. 7:30pm; doors open at 7.
Tuesday, June 14:
Porch Talk at the OPS Museum at 1pm. Chip Stevens will talk about the history of Blackbeard's Lodge. 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 15:
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 about Estuaries: Where the River Meets the Sea at the Outdoor Classroom at NCCAT.
Just for Kids program at OPS at 1pm. This week, kids are invited to learn about and make a Dream Catcher. All are welcome! A $5 donation for materials is appreciated.
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 16:
Porch Talk at the OPS Museum at 1pm. Philip Howard will talk about the history of the U.S. Livesaving Service. Porch Talks are free, informal, and informative!
Live Music! Martin & Lou at the Ocracoke Oyster Company, 3–6pm. Great tunes in the afternoon!
Wine tasting at Zillie's Island Pantry! Summer wine tastings take place every Thursday and Friday at 6pm, and pair five great wines with delicious hors d'oeuvres from the pantry. Space is limited, so make a reservation, and sign up at zillies.com.
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 event we've all been waiting for! The Annual WOVV Women's Arm Wrestling Tournament!! Woo!
Friday, June 17:
Friday at the OPS Museum means a Museum Tour at 1pm with an island resident with insider knowledge.t
Wine tasting at Zillie's Island Pantry! Summer wine tastings take place every Thursday and Friday at 6pm, and pair five great wines with delicious hors d'oeuvres from the pantry. Space is limited, so make a reservation, and sign up at zillies.com.
Live music! Kate McNally at Ocracoke Oyster Co, starting at 7pm.
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 18:
Live music! Howard's Pub will host the River City Roustabouts and Ocracoke Oyster Company will host
Sunday, June 19:
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!
