Current Events July 23rd–29th
Break out the go-go boots -- it's a wet week on the sandbar.

So, we might get some rain and thunderstorms over the next week. Get to the beach when you can!

When it's raining and raining and raining.... check out all these cool things to do in the village: 

The Ocracoke Friends of the Library Used Book Sale continues throughout the month when the library is open: Monday–Friday 3–7pm (3–8pm on Wednesday) and Saturday 9am–1pm.

Monday, July 23rd:

8:30am: NPS Crabbing More info @ NPS Visitor Center

1pm: NPS Pirates More info @ NPS Visitor Center

1pm: Museum Tour @ OPS. Learn about Ocracoke history and culture with a tour of the exhibits. FREE. 

2pm: Summer Reading Program @ Ocracoke Library Free! All are welcome to join the Libraries Rock Summer Reading  Program events. This week: Dancing with Ms Desiree. Fun for all ages.

3pm: NPS Barrier Islands More info @ NPS Visitor Center

6pm: Live Music! Dave Pollard @ Jolly Roger

8pm: A Tale of Blackbeard @ the Ocracoke School gym. Call (252) 921-0260 to reserve tickets. Act fast! it's a popular sell-out show. Singing, dancing, and swordfighting pirates woo talented village girls on the eve of Blackbeard's final battle at Ocracoke! The show runs Monday nights through August 13. For presale tickets and more info visit http://www.ocracokealive.org. ONE NIGHT ONLY: Emmet Temple will be playing the role of Richard! (Full disclosure: he's my kid.)

8:30pm: NPS Night Sky program @ Lifeguard Beach More info @ NPS Visitor Center

Tuesday, July 24th: 

8:30am: NPS Cast Netting More info @ NPS Visitor Center

11am: NC Aquarium program @ Ocracoke Library! Live animals and a presentation about "The Songs They Sing." FREE!

1pm: Porch Talk @ OPS Museum "History of Electricity on Ocracoke" with Tideland EMC's Heidi Smith. Porch Talks are FREE, informal, informative, and fun!

2:30pm: NPS Ocracoke History More info @ NPS Visitor Center

6pm: Coloring Rocks @ Ocracoke Library! All ages are welcome to come to the library for coloring night, 6–7pm. 

8pm: Live Music! Coyote Plus One! The Coyote Music Den is in the Community Square, and will host "Coyote Plus One" at 8pm every Tuesday night. This week's special guest is Ocracoke's own stand-up bass-playin' Kim France (of Molasses Creek and more!) More info at www.coyotemusic.net NEW SPECIAL PRICING (door only): Seniors $12, Locals $10, Students $7, $15 adults/$7 kids under 12. Share the magic! Doors open at 7:30pm. Bring your own refreshments; soft drinks and water available for purchase.

Wednesday, July 25th: 

8:30am: NPS Crabbing More info @ NPS Visitor Center

10am: Ocracoke Lighthouse open. You can go in, but not up! 10am–1pm.

10:30am: NPS Turtles Program More info @ NPS Visitor Center

1pm: CANCELLED DUE TO STANDING WATER Kids Create-a-Craft program @ OPS Museum. Bring your kids and enjoy this special program. Free events; donations gladly accepted.

2:30pm NPS Pirates More info @ NPS Visitor Center 

4pm: Christmas in July @ Zillie's Many months ago Old Saint Nick left a keg of Mother Earth Brewing’s bourbon barreled aged Silent Night Imperial Stout in Zillie's stocking so they invited Elton Lamm from Mother Earth to come out for a special tapping Wednesday, July 25th at 4 pm. Elton will also be handing out free samples of other Mother Earth brews from 4 until 7 pm. 

6pm: Wine tasting at Zillie's Island Pantry! Wine tastings take place every Thursday @ 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.

6pm: Live Music! Kate McNally @ Jolly Roger

6:30pm: Live Music! Steal Shot @ Oyster Co.

7pm: Movie Night @ Ocracoke Library! It's Christmas in July! 7-8pm Christmas cartoons for little kids (with hot cocoa, cookies, and presents for all under the tree!); 8-10pm "The Man Who Invented Christmas" for ages 10+. Fun and FREE! 

8pm: Live Music @ the Coyote Music Den! The Coyote Music Den is in the Community Square, and will host "Coyote: Just We Two" (just Marcy and Lou!) at 8pm every Wednesday night. NEW SPECIAL PRICING (door only): Seniors $12, Locals $10, Students $7, $15 adults/$7 kids under 12. Share the magic! Doors open at 7:30pm. Bring your own refreshments; soft drinks and water available for purchase. 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.

8pm: Live Music! Barefoot Wade @ Dajio

9:30pm: Karaoke @ Oyster Co. You know you wanna sing!

Raygun Ruby will perform at Dajio on Thursday night, and also at a special performance for kids (and their grownups) at the Ocracoke Library on Thursday at 1:30pm.
Raygun Ruby will perform at Dajio on Thursday night, and also at a special performance for kids (and their grownups) at the Ocracoke Library on Thursday at 1:30pm.

Thursday, July 26th:

8:30am: NPS Program @ Pony Pens More info @ NPS Visitor Center

1pm: Porch Talk @ OPS Museum: "Portsmouth Island" with Jim White. Learn about Ocracoke's neighboring island. Porch Talks are FREE, informal, and informative.

1:30pm: Join the Band @ Ocracoke Library: Bring an instrument if you have one (we have plenty to share) for our Library Rock Band with Mr. Lou, Ocracoke's most enthusiastic rocker! Special guests this week: Raygun Ruby! All ages welcome to this FREE program! 

2:30pm: NPS Barrier Islands More info @ NPS Visitor Center

6pm: Wine tasting at Zillie's Island Pantry! Wine tastings take place every Thursday @ 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.

8pm: Live Music! Raygun Ruby @ Dajio, 8–11pm

8pm: Molasses Creek in concert every Thursday at 8pm @ Deepwater Theater. Doors open at 7:30pm. Reserve your tickets online at molassescreek.com

Friday, July 27th:

9am: Ocracoke Lighthouse open. You can go in, but not up! 9–11am.

11:30am: Ocracoke Lighthouse open. You can go in, but not up! 11:30am – 12:30pm.

1pm: Museum Tour @ OPS. Learn about Ocracoke history and culture with a tour of the exhibits. FREE.  

2:30pm: NPS Turtles program. More info @ NPS Visitor Center

6pm: Wine tasting at Zillie's Island Pantry! Wine tastings take place every Friday @ 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.

6pm: Live Music! Willis Gupton @ Jolly Roger

7pm: Live Music! Kate McNally @ Ocracoke Oyster Co.

8pm: Live Music! Mercy Creek @ Dajio

8pm: Music at the Coyote Music Den! The Coyote Den is in the Community Square, and will host Martin Garrish & Friends "Playing Your Ocracoke Memories" every Friday night. NEW SPECIAL PRICING (door only): Seniors $12, Locals $10, Students $7, $15 adults/$7 kids under 12. Share the magic! More info at www.coyotemusic.net

Saturday, July 28th:

9:30am: Ocracoke Lighthouse open. You can go in, but not up! 9:30–11:30am.

1:45pm: Ocracoke Lighthouse open. You can go in, but not up! 1:45-3:45pm.

6pm: Live Music! Willis Gupton @ Jolly Roger

7pm: Live Music! Martin & Friends @ Ocracoke Oyster Co. 

8pm Live Music! Kate McNally @ Dajio, 8–11pm

Sunday, July 29th:

Services @ both churches: Ocracoke United Methodist (Sunday School 10am; service at 11am) and Ocracoke Assembly of God (Sunday School 10am, services at 11am and 6pm; also Wednesday night service at 7pm).

9:30am: Ocracoke Lighthouse open. You can go in, but not up! 9:30am-Noon

1:45pm: Ocracoke Lighthouse open. You can go in, but not up! 1:45-3:45pm.

Looking ahead....

Check out the Ocracoke Current calendar for more events and information! We're on Twitter and Instagram, too! 

Send info about any events we may have missed to ocracokecurrent@gmail.com.

This story will be updated as needed with more information, so check back!