Current Events May 27-June 2
- Walk facing traffic; bike with traffic.
- Ocracoke School is still in session for two more weeks so drive slowly past the school zones.
- Actually, drive slowly everywhere. Relax! You're on vacation and we're all going to get where we're going...
- You have to be 16 to drive a golf cart. Don't let your 15-and-under kids drive golf carts. Seriously.
- Learn about rip currents, and be careful at the beach. The lifeguard beach is the safest place to swim.
Monday, May 27th:
1pm: Ocracoke Pirates NPS Program @ Ocracoke Visitor Center. Learn about Blackbeard and other pirates with a park ranger.
3pm: Barrier Island Nature NPS Program @ Ocracoke Visitor Center. Join a park ranger for a talk about the wild side of the park.
7pm: Open Mic @ Dajio Every Monday night all summer long!
8:45pm: Night Sky NPS Program @ Lifeguard Beach Ocracoke After Dark! Enjoy and evening of stars and stories on the beach!
Tuesday, May 28th:
10:30am: All About Turtles! NPS Program @ Ocracoke Visitor Center. This activity especially for seashore kids and families.
1:30pm: Lighthouse Open! You can go in, but not up! You know you want to see inside... 1:30-3pm.
2:30pm: Ocracoke History NPS Program @ Ocracoke Visitor Center. Join a park ranger to learn about the island’s rich past.
6pm: Book Club @ Ocracoke Library. Join us to discuss "Beartown" by Fredrik Backman. All are welcome!
8pm: Live Music! @ Coyote Music Den: Coyote Plus One "Well-Crafted Spontaneity" - Marcy & Lou with a different special guest every Tuesday at 8pm (doors at 7:30). A fun, heart-felt evening of live music in a magical setting. This week's guest is Danny Gotham from Durham, NC!
Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/1040249 Watch from wherever you are for $1 - www.concertwindow.com/coyote
Wednesday, May 29th:
9am: NPS Banker Ponies Program @ Pony Pens. Meet the ponies unique to Ocracoke! Bring bug spray!
10:30am: All About Turtles! NPS Program @ Ocracoke Visitor Center. This activity especially for seashore kids and families.
1:30pm: Lighthouse Open! You can go in, but not up! You know you want to see inside... 1:30-3pm.
2:30pm: Ocracoke Pirates NPS Program @ Ocracoke Visitor Center. Learn about Blackbeard and other pirates with a park ranger.
4:30pm: Art Opening @ Down Creek Gallery. See new works by NC artist Douglas Hoover. Gallery openings are free and open to the public; enjoy light hors de oeuvres, musical entertainment, and expose yourself to art!
8pm: Live Music! Lounge Rays @ Dajio
Thursday, May 30th:
9am: NPS Banker Ponies Program @ Pony Pens. Meet the ponies unique to Ocracoke! Bring bug spray!
1:30pm: Lighthouse Open! You can go in, but not up! You know you want to see inside... 1:30-3pm.
2:30pm: Ocracoke History NPS Program @ Ocracoke Visitor Center. Join a park ranger to learn about the island’s rich past.
4pm: Parents vs. Little League Baseball @ Community Park. End of season fun for all!
8pm: Live Music! Raygun Ruby @ Dajio, 8–11pm
Friday, May 31st:
8:30am: Birds & Beaches NPS Walk @ Campground beach parking lot. Join a ranger for an island exploration. Fun for all ages! (90 minutes). Bring bug spray.
2:30pm: All About Turtles! NPS Program @ Ocracoke Visitor Center. This activity especially for seashore kids and families.
6pm: Wine Tasting @ Zillie's 6pm: Wine tasting at Zillie's Island Pantry! Wine tastings 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! @ Coyote Music Den Friday nights through October 25th, Fridays at the Den will be Marcy & Lou "In Concert" with a special guest (or not) at 8pm (doors at 7:30). A fun, heart-felt evening of live music in a magical setting.
Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/1040249 Watch from wherever you are for $1 - www.concertwindow.com/coyote
Saturday, June 1st:
5:30pm: Laser Light Madness Party! This OCBA and Emerald Owl Productions event will feature family friendly, upbeat music from all decades, interactive activities, and professional laser lighting effects. The event will have 3 sessions. Each session will sell out at 180 tickets. Each session is $7.00 per person. Glow in the dark items and light refreshments will be sold. Sessions: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Session #1 - Kids Party for ages 8 and under -- must be accompanied by at least one adult; 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Session #2 - Fun for ALL ages; 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM Session #3 - Fun for ALL ages.
6:30pm: Live Music! Martin & Friends @ Oyster Co.
8pm: Live Music! Kate McNally @ Dajio
Sunday, June 2nd:
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 post updates on Facebook, 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!
