The 11 best things to do in LBI this weekend

LBI's music scene is in full swing this weekend, from tribute acts and tavern sets to a beachside antique show and a Pinelands heritage festival — plenty of ways to fill a September weekend on the island and just off it.

NTHalfway to St. Patrick's Day Party with Mike ByrneFriday · 5:00 PM · Nardi's Tavern · Ship BottomNardi's Tavern in Ship Bottom kicks off the weekend early with a Halfway to St. Patrick's Day party featuring Mike Byrne — a fun excuse for green beer in September.STGhost the Musical - Beach HavenFriday · 7:30 PM · Surflight Theatre · Beach HavenSurflight Theatre stages Ghost the Musical, bringing the romantic 1990 film's suspense and supernatural wonder to the stage for a Friday night out in Beach Haven.DOLive Music with East Two ThreeFriday · 6:00 PM · Daddy O LBI · Long Beach TownshipDaddy O LBI hosts live music with East Two Three, a solid pick for a Friday evening drink and set in Long Beach Township.AMAlbert Music Hall - Pinelands Heritage and Americana FestivalSaturday · 11:00 AM · Ship BottomAlbert Music Hall's Pinelands Heritage and Americana Festival brings roots music and local culture to Ship Bottom for the day.LBLucky’s Bed & Biscuit 18th AnniversarySaturday · 10:00 AM · Lucky’s Bed & Biscuit · ManahawkinLucky's Bed & Biscuit celebrates 18 years with live music, food trucks, and rescue groups — a family-friendly Manahawkin gathering running both Saturday and Sunday.STMJ DEJAVUSaturday · 7:30 PM · Stafford Township Arts Center · ManahawkinStafford Township Arts Center hosts MJ DEJAVU, a Las Vegas Michael Jackson tribute artist known for his uncanny resemblance and polished performance of the King of Pop.TAModern Muscle Car InvasionSaturday · 10:00 AM · Taylor Ave. Beach · Beach HavenTaylor Ave. Beach in Beach Haven hosts a Modern Muscle Car Invasion, a one-off gathering worth a stroll if you're near the sand this Saturday.SCShay MacSaturday · 5:00 PM · Surf City Hotel · Surf CitySurf City Hotel brings Shay Mac to the stage Saturday evening, keeping the island's bar-music circuit going strong.VVViking Village Antique & Collectible ShowSunday · 9:00 AM · Viking Village · Barnegat LightViking Village's Antique & Collectible Show in Barnegat Light draws over 55 dealers for farmhouse, industrial, and mid-century finds, with live music from Scott Zimmerman and free admission rain or shine.CBCreate Your Own Walking StickSunday · 12:00 PM · Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site · BarnegatAt Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, Brad Koller teaches you to handcraft your own walking stick — a hands-on, distinctive way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Barnegat.AGreg WarrenSunday · 6:00 PM · Arlington · Long Beach TownshipGreg Warren plays the Arlington in Long Beach Township, a good way to close out the weekend with live music.

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