Top Picks: Nightlife

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Theatre of Dare’s “Forbidden Broadway” • Theatre of Dare • Roanoke Island, Manteo

Friday, May 18th 2012 07:30 p.m. -

Drink Don’t Drive • Island Limousine • Nags Head, Town of Nags Head

Friday, May 18th 2012

Eli Cook Band • Brewing Station • Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills

Friday, May 18th 2012 10:00 p.m. -

Meet the Artists • ARTspace • Duck, Southern Shores

Friday, May 18th 2012 07:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.

Practically Einstein • Kelly's • Nags Head, Town of Nags Head

Friday, May 18th 2012 10:00 p.m. -

Dizzl on the patio; The Shakers late night • Ocean Boulevard • Nags Head, Kitty Hawk

Friday, May 18th 2012 06:00 p.m. - 02:00 a.m.

Rockin’ in the Rec • Dare County Parks and Recreation - Beach Division • Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills

Friday, May 18th 2012 09:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Battle of the Bands - Dare County Youth Council • Dare County Parks and Recreation - Beach Division • Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills

Friday, May 18th 2012 06:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m.

Johnny Waters and The Company • Lone Cedar Cafe • Nags Head

Saturday, May 19th 2012 09:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Mustang Music Festival Spring Jam • Corolla Wild Horse Fund • Corolla

Sunday, May 20th 2012 02:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Taste it Tuesday • Tommy's Market & Wine Emporium • Duck

Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 02:00 p.m. - 07:00 p.m.

Live Entertainment by Jamie Markley • Atlantic Coast Cafe - Avon • Hatteras, Avon

Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 06:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.

Jonny Waters Band • Pamlico Jack's • Nags Head, Town of Nags Head

Wednesday, May 23rd 2012

Fashion Fiesta Girls’ Night Out • Confetti Clothing Company • Duck, Southern Shores

Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 05:30 p.m. - 08:30 p.m.

Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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KidsFest • Children Youth Partnership • Roanoke Island, Manteo

Friday, May 18th 2012 09:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Free Skin Cancer Screening • The Outer Banks Hospital • Nags Head

Friday, May 18th 2012 10:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m.

1st Annual Run in the Sand • Hatteras Island Events • Hatteras, Hatteras Island

Saturday, May 19th 2012 09:30 a.m. -

OBX Relay for Life • Relay for Life • Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills

Saturday, May 19th 2012

Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet Open House and Boating Safety Day • United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Outer Banks • Nags Head, Town of Nags Head

Saturday, May 19th 2012 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.

Historic Trades Day • Island Farm • Roanoke Island, Manteo

Saturday, May 19th 2012 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.

Jarvisburg Music and Wine Festival • Currituck County • Currituck

Saturday, May 19th 2012 12:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m.

Outdoor Water Park Opens • Outer Banks YMCA • Nags Head, Town of Nags Head

Saturday, May 19th 2012

Coastal Gardening Festival • Dare County Master Gardeners • Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills

Saturday, May 19th 2012 09:30 a.m. - 02:30 p.m.

Hang Gliding Spectacular and Air Games • Kitty Hawk Kites • Nags Head

Saturday, May 19th 2012

Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show • Arts Council • Roanoke Island, Manteo

Wednesday, May 23rd 2012

Outer Banks Spring Festival • Thomas A Baum Center • Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills

Saturday, May 26th 2012 09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Show • Indian Town Gallery • Hatteras, Frisco

Saturday, May 26th 2012 10:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

Whalehead Club Beach Music Festival • Outer Banks Events • Corolla

Sunday, May 27th 2012 11:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m.

Blues and Brews Festival • Currituck County • Corolla

Monday, May 28th 2012 04:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Shore Break 5K and Tide Pool Fun Run • Hatteras Island Events • Hatteras, Avon

Monday, May 28th 2012 08:00 a.m. -

Top Picks: Great Plates

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Poached Pear Salad • Adriannas • Manteo

Pan Seared fish of the day over a mixed green salad tossed in red wine vinaigrette topped with bleu cheese crumbles, candied pecans and burgundy . . . More Info - Adriannas

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers • Black Pelican Oceanfront Cafe • Kitty Hawk

Plump jalapeno peppers stuffed with zesty cream cheese, baked, not fried, served with tortilla chips and fresh salsa. A three alarm fire . . . More Info - Black Pelican Oceanfront Cafe

Authentic Philly Cheese Steak Sub • Corolla Pizza • Corolla

5oz. of tender Rib Eye grilled to perfection with melted cheese and your choice of sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms & hot peppers. Lettuce, . . . More Info - Corolla Pizza

Treasure Chest of Seafood • Dolphin Den • Avon

A seafood lovers paradise! From lobster claws, king crab legs, jumbo steamed shrimp, clams, mussels, crawfish & more... . . . More Info - Dolphin Den

Lamb Rack • Elizabeth's Cafe and Winery • Duck

Grilled New Zealand Lamb Rack with a Pinot Noir barrel made molasses reduction served with roasted potatoes ans sauteed vegetables . . . More Info - Elizabeth's Cafe and Winery

Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Living Beaches • Buxton Village Books • Buxton

Georgia and the Carolinas beckon curious beachcombers with over 600 miles of wave-swept Atlantic coastline. These beaches offer more than a sandy $21.95 . . . More Info - Buxton Village Books

Summer Dresses • Corolla Book, Card and Gift Gallery • Corolla

Beautiful dresses at great prices. . . . More Info - Corolla Book, Card and Gift Gallery

Women's Wear • Lady Victorian • Duck

Fresh feminine fashions. . . . More Info - Lady Victorian

Ruby Bracelet • Muzzie's Antiques • Manteo

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Deluxe Bent-Oak Porch Swing • Nags Head Hammocks • Kill Devil Hills

Our largest swing is a sure-fire family favorite. It’s also one of our own very favorite designs. The steam-bent white-oak arms bring a touch of . . . More Info - Nags Head Hammocks