The 11 best things to do in LBI this weekend

Long Beach Island's weekend leans toward live music in the bars and taverns, with a holiday market running both days and a few one-off happenings like an opera and a Lenape game workshop. Plan around the evening shows and the Saturday birding and market options.

NTJ GarzFriday · 5:00 PM · Nardi's Tavern · Ship BottomJ Garz plays Nardi's Tavern in Ship Bottom on Friday, a good low-key start to the weekend at a local tavern.DOLive Music with PreachFriday · 6:00 PM · Daddy O · Long Beach TownshipLive music with Preach at Daddy O in Long Beach Township on Friday night gives you a casual bar setting to kick off the weekend.BJeff SelbyFriday · 7:00 PM · Buckalew's · Beach HavenJeff Selby performs at Buckalew's in Beach Haven on Friday evening, a relaxed spot for live music.NTMatt PietruchaSaturday · 5:00 PM · Nardi's Tavern · Ship BottomMatt Pietrucha is playing Nardi's Tavern in Ship Bottom on Saturday, a solid pick for a night of live music.DOLive Music with Matt FisherSaturday · 6:00 PM · Daddy O · Long Beach TownshipMatt Fisher plays Daddy O in Long Beach Township on Saturday night, another chance to catch local live music over dinner and drinks.ARSensaMotion - Hometown Show - w/ very special guests, Kings and ComradesSaturday · 12:00 AM · Anchor Rock Club · Beach HavenSensaMotion's hometown show at the Anchor Rock Club in Beach Haven, with special guests Kings and Comrades, is a headline-style night out on Saturday.LBLBIF Holiday Market FestivalSaturday · 10:00 AM · Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences · Long Beach TownshipThe LBIF Holiday Market Festival runs 10am to 4pm at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, a broad-appeal market that continues through December 13 and is open both Saturday and Sunday.LBLBIF Holiday Market FestivalSunday · 10:00 AM · Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences · Long Beach TownshipThe LBIF Holiday Market Festival is also open Sunday from 10am to 4pm, a good chance to shop for gifts and browse local crafts.STLa Traviata by Center Stage Opera Co.Saturday · 7:30 PM · Surflight Theatre · Beach HavenCenter Stage Opera Co. presents La Traviata at the Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, a distinctive evening of live opera on Saturday.CBMake Your Own Lenape Jackstraw Games!Sunday · 1:00 PM · Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site · BarnegatMake your own Lenape Jackstraw games at the Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site on Sunday from 1 to 2pm, a hands-on family workshop for ages 5 and up at $5 per person.DHDJ Hollywood (10 PM to 2 AM)Friday · 5:00 PM · Beach HavenDJ Hollywood spins in Beach Haven from 10pm to 2am on Friday, for those who want a late dance night.

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