It's hot and sunny on the island, but when you take a break from the beach, there's plenty more to do.
The National Park Service hosts interpretive programs on Ocracoke every week. Find that schedule here. Wonderful NPS volunteers open the Lighthouse a couple of times a week. (You can go in, but not up!) Stop by the NPS Visitor Center for specific times or check the Current's Facebook page.
Monday, July 4:
It was great! Stories and photos to come!
Tuesday, July 5:
Porch Talk at the OPS Museum at 1pm. Island 4th of July Traditions. Come hear about how Ocracoke has celebrated the 4th of July through the years. Woody and Al’s stories will be interesting and entertaining! Porch Talks are free, informal, and informative!
Ocracoke Makers' Market at the historic Wahab House, 3–7pm. Crafters, artists, farmers' market.
FREE sample Judo class at Ocracoke Library at 4pm. This fun, family event is part of the Summer Reading Program. Exercise your mind -- and read!
Hyde County Board of Commissioners meeting at 6pm, in Swan Quarter and by teleconferencing in the Ocracoke School commons. Agenda and packets are available: click here to view the documents.
Live Music! Bryan Mayer at Ocracoke Oyster Co. starting at 7pm.
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.
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, July 6:
Ocracoke Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at 9am at the library. Great used books!
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.
Dockside Talk aboard the Skipjack Wilma Lee at 10am at the Community Store docks. Dockside Talks are free and sponsored by Ocracoke Alive. On Wednesdays, Capt. Rob and Fiddlin' Dave present Pirate Tales and Fiddle Tunes. This program is especially fun for families.
Just for Kids program at OPS at 1pm. This week, learn about Ocracoke's wild ponies and make a craft. All are welcome! A $5 donation for materials is appreciated.
Live Music! Bryan Mayer at Ocracoke Oyster Co. starting at 7pm.
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.
Karaoke! Come on out and sing! Starting at 9pm at Ocracoke Oyster Co.
Thursday, July 7:
Dockside Talk aboard the Skipjack Wilma Lee at 10am at the Community Store docks. Dockside Talks are free and sponsored by Ocracoke Alive. On Thursdays, Ocracoke Alive board member Tom Pahl will talk about the Story of the Wilma Lee.
Porch Talk at the OPS Museum at 1:00pm. "Getting to Ocracoke" with Al Scarborough. 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!
Live Music! Molasses Creek in concert every Thursday at 8pm at Deepwater Theater. Doors open at 7:30pm. Reserve your tickets online at molassescreek.com
Friday, July 8:
Dockside Talk aboard the Skipjack Wilma Lee at 10am at the Community Store docks. Dockside Talks are free and sponsored by Ocracoke Alive. On Fridays, Philip Howard will share stories of Lives Shaped by the Sea.
Friday at the OPS Museum means a Museum Tour at 1pm with an island resident with insider knowledge. Today, it's Amy Howard!
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, and Lauri Nicole Band at Howard's Pub also 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, July 9:
Live Music! Raygun Ruby at Howard's Pub at 7pm; Shrimp Whistle at Ocracoke Oyster Co at 7pm.
Sunday, July 10:
Pick-up softball at Ocracoke Community Park, starting at 5pm. $2 per player helps support the ballfield!
Martin and Friends play every Sunday night at Ocracoke Oyster Co, starting at 7pm.
A Community Candlelight Vigil will take place on Sunday evening, beginning at 8pm. All are welcome.
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!
