The National Park Service hosts interpretive programs on Ocracoke every week. Find that schedule here. Wonderful NPS volunteers and rangers 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 11th:
Moving/Estate sale at 30 Lawton Lane on Monday, July 11th at 10am. Antique oak dressers and other vintage/antique items. All items individually priced.
Mondays at the OPS Museum means a Museum Tour at 1pm with an island resident with insider knowledge. Today, it's Al Scarborough!
The NCDOT Ferry Division meeting that was scheduled for today has been CANCELLED. The next meeting with be Monday, August 8th at 1pm at the Community Center.
Ocracoke Makers' Market at the historic Wahab House, 3–7pm. Crafters, artists, farmers' market.
Stop by the Ocracoke Library for the Summer Reading Program at 4pm. All kids in grades K–5 are welcome to join in doing a craft at the library.
Concert in the Park! Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial with a gathering and concert at the NPS docks. The fun starts at 5:30pm, when a ranger will be available to answer your questions about Ocracoke and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. From 7–9pm, enjoy live music from Nick Derrick and Brooke German. More info here.
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, July 12th:
Porch Talk at the OPS Museum at 1pm. "Ocracoke Surfing" with Bob Chestnut, owner of Ride the Wind surf shop. Porch Talks are free, informal, and informative!
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 13th:
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 local fish and make a fish print. All are welcome! A $5 donation for materials is appreciated.
Art Opening at DownCreek Gallery, 5–8pm. Expose Yourself to Art! New work by Robert Chestnut, live music by Rob King, and refreshments, too! Robert received a BFA from Jacksonville University, Florida. He has since been a part of his family’s business “Ride the Wind Surf Shop,” while also producing beautiful paintings of sea life, and creating copper etching prints in his home studio. Learn more about Robert and his artwork here.
Ocracoke Civic and Business Association will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7pm at the Community Center.
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 14th:
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. "Ocracoke Shelling" with Julie Howard. Porch Talks are free, informal, and informative!
Live Music! Martin & Lou at the Ocracoke Oyster Company, 3–6pm. Great tunes in the afternoon!
Live music under the live oaks! Music for kids and booklovers at Books to Be Red at 4pm. Tom Proutt and Emily Gary will perform a selection of their "Goodnight Songs." Tom and Emily composed music for previously unpublished poems by Margaret Wise Brown (of Good Night Moon and The Runaway Bunny fame) and recorded a CD and published a book of those songs. All are welcome to this free, family-friendly event!
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 15th:
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.
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 16th:
Live Music! River City Roustabouts at Howard's Pub at 7pm; Shrimp Whistle at Ocracoke Oyster Co at 7pm.
Sunday, July 17th:
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.
Check out the Ocracoke Current calendar for more events and information! We're on Twitter and Instagram, too!
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!