Current Events August 20-26
Summer's winding down, but there's still stuff going on this week!
The Ocracoke Friends of the Library Used Book Sale continues through August 24th when the library is open: Monday–Friday 3–7pm (3–8pm on Wednesday) and Saturday 9am–1pm. Books are cheap! $1 each for up to 24 books -- take 25 and they are ALL FREE!
Monday, August 20th:
8:30am: NPS Crabbing More info @ NPS Visitor Center
1pm: NPS Pirates More info @ NPS Visitor Center
3pm: NPS Barrier Islands More info @ NPS Visitor Center
8:30pm: NPS Night Sky program @ Lifeguard Beach More info @ NPS Visitor Center
Tuesday, August 14th:
8:30am: NPS Cast Netting More info @ NPS Visitor Center
2:30pm: NPS Ocracoke History More info @ NPS Visitor Center
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. 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, August 15th:
8:30am: NPS Crabbing More info @ NPS Visitor Center
10:30am: NPS Turtles Program More info @ NPS Visitor Center
2:30pm NPS Pirates 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.
6:30pm: Live Music! Jay Turner @ Oyster Co.
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.
9pm: Karaoke @ Oyster Co. You know you wanna sing!
Thursday, August 16th:
8:30am: NPS Program @ Pony Pens More info @ NPS Visitor Center
1:30pm: Ocracoke Lighthouse open for viewing. You can go in, but not up! 1:30-3:30pm.
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.
7pm: Live Music! Jay Turner @ Oyster Co.
8pm: Live Music! Raygun Ruby @ Dajio, 8–11pm
8pm: Live Music! Molasses Creek in concert every Thursday at 8pm @ Deepwater Theater. Doors open at 7:30pm. Reserve your tickets online at molassescreek.com
Friday, August 17th:
10am: Ocracoke Lighthouse open for viewing. You can go in, but not up! 10-Noon.
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: 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, August 18th:
6pm: Live Music! Willis Gupton @ Jolly Roger
7pm: Live Music! Martin & Friends @ Oyster Co
8pm Live Music! Kate McNally @ Dajio, 8–11pm
Sunday, August 19th:
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).
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!
