Go to the beach! And when you need a break from fun in the sun, check out all these cool things to do in the village!
NPS volunteers and rangers open the Ocracoke 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.
The National Park Service hosts interpretive programs on Ocracoke every week. Find that schedule here.
Tuesday, August 22nd:
8pm: Live Music at the Coyote Den! The Coyote Den is in the Community Square, and will host "Coyote Plus One" at 8pm every Tuesday night. This week's guest is Kim France of Ocracoke and Boone, NC. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
Wednesday, August 23rd:
10am: Arrgh! Free piratical program aboard the Skipjkack Wilma Lee with Capt. Rob and Fiddler Dave!
7pm: Live Music! Jon Lea @ Dajio, 7–10pm, Kate McNally @ Oyster Co.
8pm: Music at the Coyote Den! The Coyote Den is in the Community Square, and will host "Coyote: Just We Two" (just Marcy and Lou!) at 8pm every Wednesday night. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
8pm: Dingbatter's Guide to Ocracoke @ Deepwater Theater. This new comedy-skit show is the ultimate guide for Ocracoke visitors (and residents) of all ages! Join Desiree Ricker, David Tweedie, Gary Mitchell, and Peyton Piquard for answers to all your burning questions. Admission. Doors open at 7:30pm.
9pm: Sing out! It's Karaoke Night @ Ocracoke Oyster Co.!
Thursday, August 24th:
10am: Free program aboard the Skipjack Wilma Lee! Learn about Navigation and Make Your Own Compass with Laura McClain.
3pm: Live Music! Martin Garrish & Lou Castro @ Ocracoke Oyster Company! Come out to hear some amazing guitar playing, 3–6pm
6pm: Parents' Night Out @ Ocracoke Child Care. Do you need a night out? Drop off your children for an evening of fun, supervised activities at Ocracoke Child Care, 6:00-9:00pm. Ages 3+. $30.00/child ($15.00 for second child in same family). Secure a spot by emailing admin@ocracokechildcare.org, or 1st come, 1st served for drop -ins.
6pm: 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.
7pm: Live Music! Raygun Ruby, your favorite retro-80's band, plays 7-10pm @ Dajio!
8pm: Molasses Creek in concert every Thursday at 8pm @ Deepwater Theater. Doors open at 7:30pm. Reserve your tickets online at molassescreek.com
Friday, August 25th:
10am: Free program aboard the Skipjack Wilma Lee! Learn about the Anatomy of a Boat with Tom Pahl. Free and family-friendly!
6pm: 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.
7pm: Live Music! Will Roberts @ Ocracoke Oyster Company, 7–10pm
8pm: Live 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 through November. Beloved island native Martin Garrish shares songs – "sign posts of life" – and enchanting stories about growing up on Ocracoke. $15 for adults/$7 for kids under 12. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
Saturday, August 26th:7pm: Live Music! Martin & Friends @ Ocracoke Oyster Company, 7–10pm
9pm: Fiesta Latina @ the Community Center! Dance with a deejay; cash bar available. Proceeds benefit the Festival Latino de Ocracoke in November.
Sunday, August 27th:
Looking ahead....
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Send info about any events we may have missed to ocracokecurrent@gmail.com. Current Events stories are updated as needed with more information, so check back!