The 11 best things to do in LBI this weekend

Long Beach Island's first November weekend leans toward holiday shopping, live music at the taverns and clubs, and a few outdoor and community happenings. Plan around the craft markets on Saturday and keep Friday night for the bands.

STComedy Night Fundraiser for BHVFCSaturday · 7:30 PM · Surflight Theatre · Beach HavenA comedy night at Surflight Theatre raising money for the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company, with the comedians still to be announced. A good reason to catch a show at one of the island's most established stages.NTThom RyanFriday · 5:00 PM · Nardi's Tavern · Ship BottomThom Ryan plays Nardi's Tavern in Ship Bottom on Friday night, a easy first stop for a local bar crowd.NTThe RocketsSaturday · 10:00 PM · Nardi's Tavern · Ship BottomThe Rockets take the stage at Nardi's Tavern in Ship Bottom on Saturday night, a second night at the same tavern for those who want more.SCMark SosisSaturday · 4:00 PM · Surf City Hotel · Surf CityMark Sosis plays the Surf City Hotel on Saturday evening, a relaxed setting for a live set before the night gets going.DOLive Music with La Stella BrothersSaturday · 6:00 PM · Daddy O · Long Beach TownshipLa Stella Brothers play Daddy O in Long Beach Township on Saturday night, a good pick for live music in a laid-back spot.DOLive Music with Chuck DeBruynFriday · 6:00 PM · Daddy O · Long Beach TownshipChuck DeBruyn performs at Daddy O on Friday night, offering a second live option in Long Beach Township.TTLive Music with Mike DoughertyFriday · 6:00 PM · Tuckers Tavern · Beach HavenMike Dougherty plays Tuckers Tavern in Beach Haven on Friday night, a local tavern show to start the weekend.OCHolly Berry BazaarSaturday · 9:00 AM · Ocean Community Church · ManahawkinThe Holly Berry Bazaar at Ocean Community Church on Saturday brings holiday crafts, attic treasures, and jewelry, a good early start on gift shopping.SRStafford Township EMS Auxiliary Hosts Annual Holiday Craft MarketSaturday · 10:00 AM · Southern Regional High School · ManahawkinThe Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary Holiday Craft Market at Southern Regional High School on Saturday includes local vendors, holiday music, a 50/50 raffle, and food trucks.CFCloverdale Farm’s Plein Air WeekendFriday · 8:00 AM · Cloverdale Farm County Park · Barnegat TownshipCloverdale Farm County Park hosts its Plein Air Weekend across Friday through Sunday, with artists working outdoors from 8 am to 4:30 pm.CFFamily Bird WalkSunday · 8:00 AM · Cloverdale Farm County Park · BarnegatA Family Bird Walk at Cloverdale Farm County Park on Sunday teaches children about the birds that live in Ocean County, with about a mile of walking.

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