Outer Banks Information about events, nightlife, things to do, restaurants & shopping!
This site, Outer Banks This Week, is the closest you can get to being on the Outer Banks, NC, without actually being here. Here, in the words of locals who know this place inside and out, you’ll find the detailed information you need to really know this place. Need information on Outer Banks Nightlife while you’re here? We’ve got it – who’s playing where, what play is being performed, what well-known touring group is here, Outer Banks music and musicians you really should hear. Want to know about Outer Banks events, such as annual events, specialty events or seasonal events? Dive in here; we’ve got it all. Other Outer Banks, NC, things to do are here too, such as scheduled programs at major attractions or recreational activities that happen every week. We bet you plan on enjoying Outer Banks Restaurants while you’re here. You’ll find information such as daily specials, complete contact info, where you need a reservation or where you can bring large parties more easily. And, you’ll appreciate the hundreds of Outer Banks coupons you can download from this site that will make it cheaper to dine, shop and enjoy the great outdoors. Speaking of the great outdoors, Outer Banks Fishing enthusiasts will look to this site every day for information on what’s being caught, where to go to catch it, what trophies the offshore boats are bringing in and more. And, finally, the only sport more popular than fishing is probably Outer Banks shopping…yes, it’s a sport in many people’s eyes! Through Outer Banks This Week, you’ll learn where the great sales are, connect with individual shops to get a sneak preview of what they offer before you go and see highlights of the latest and greatest new inventory.
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We’ve got a full slate of events and activities in the coming week so, without further ado…
The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla has a stimulating program of activities scheduled for the 2013 season, and it gets off to a great start this week. Thursday, May 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. grab your binoculars and go birding with Early Birds, a beginners’ class (for ages 14+) focusing on basic observation techniques, identification and behaviors of local and migratory species commonly found in the Northern Outer Banks. Later, from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., bring the little ones to the theater for Fish Stories, a fishy-good story time activity (ages 3 to 6).
On Friday, May 17 from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. try your hand at Gyotaku, the Japanese art of fish printing (for ages 7+). Make your own fish print and learn about the history of this ancient art form.
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Storytelling, Victory Gardens & More
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Lost Colony Receives Tony Honors Award
After celebrating its 75th year in 2012, The Lost Colony has a shiny new reason for feeling festive as it prepares for its 76th season. The Outer Banks theater . . . Read more
VDAY OBX, Weddings & Howling
As I mentioned briefly at the conclusion of last week’s post, Eve Ensler’s award-winning play The Vagina Monologues returns to the Outer Banks with a . . . Read more
Motorcycles, Monologues & Views
Last Fall, when I first took on the Outer Banks This Week blog, I’d assumed there’d be times when I’d struggle to puff up more than a couple of bland . . . Read more
Outer Banks Top Picks
Top Picks: Nightlife
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Dr. Tom • Poor Richards
• Roanoke Island, ManteoTuesday, May 21st 2013 08:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Pirate (ECU) Armada • Kelly's
• Nags Head, Town of Nags HeadTuesday, May 21st 2013
Crips and Bloods: Made in America • Interfaith Community Outreach, Inc.
• Nags HeadTuesday, May 21st 2013 07:00 p.m. -
Full Moon Kayak Tour • Ride The Wind
• OcracokeThursday, May 23rd 2013
Movies on the Sound • Children at Play Museum
• Nags Head, Town of Nags HeadFriday, May 24th 2013 07:00 p.m. -
FULL MOON PARTY HOSTED BY DJ CHARLIE MAC • Sundogs
• CorollaFriday, May 24th 2013 10:00 p.m. - 02:00 a.m.
THE BIG PAYBACK • Brewing Station
• Nags Head, Kill Devil HillsFriday, May 24th 2013 10:00 p.m. -
Acoustaholics • Lone Cedar Cafe
• Nags HeadFriday, May 24th 2013 09:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Full Moon Kayak Tour • Ride The Wind
• OcracokeFriday, May 24th 2013
Hound Dogs • Goombay's Grill & Raw Bar
• Nags Head, Kill Devil HillsSaturday, May 25th 2013 10:30 p.m. -
Live Entertainment by BC • Aqua Restaurant
• DuckSaturday, May 25th 2013 06:00 p.m. -
Monster Band • Kelly's
• Nags Head, Town of Nags HeadSaturday, May 25th 2013 10:00 p.m. -
PROVERBIAL live at Sundogs! • Sundogs
• CorollaSaturday, May 25th 2013 10:00 p.m. - 02:00 a.m.
The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks presents Kelly Terranova with Jim Seward • The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks
• Nags Head, Kill Devil HillsSaturday, May 25th 2013 09:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
The Fair at the Beach • Full Throttle Speedway
• Nags Head, Town of Nags HeadSaturday, May 25th 2013
Broughton Aycock • Trio
• Nags Head, Kitty HawkSaturday, May 25th 2013 08:00 p.m. -
Live Entertainment on The Patio • Ocean Boulevard
• Nags Head, Kitty HawkSaturday, May 25th 2013 06:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Live Music: Kirsten Thien Band • Poor Richards
• Nags Head, Kitty HawkSaturday, May 25th 2013 08:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
FISHLIPS playing in The Osprey Lounge • Lone Cedar Cafe
• Nags HeadSunday, May 26th 2013 09:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Outer Banks Daredevils Baseball Game • Daredevils Outer Banks
• Nags Head, Kill Devil HillsTuesday, May 28th 2013 07:30 p.m. -
Sip n’ Dip • Beachside Bistro
• Nags Head, Kill Devil HillsTuesday, May 28th 2013 06:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.
Whalehead Wednesday Wine Festival • Whalehead in Historic Corolla
• CorollaWednesday, May 29th 2013 03:00 p.m. - 07:00 p.m.
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events
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Sea Glass Wrapping Class • Sandcastles
• Hatteras, AvonThursday, May 23rd 2013 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 a.m.
Swish Like a Fish • Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
• CorollaFriday, May 24th 2013 02:00 p.m. - 02:30 p.m.
LEE ZACHARIAS SIGNING • Duck's Cottage Downtown
• Roanoke Island, ManteoFriday, May 24th 2013 02:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Alligator River Canoe Tours • Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
• Roanoke Island, ManteoFriday, May 24th 2013 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Family Fishing • Jennette's Pier
• Nags Head, Town of Nags HeadFriday, May 24th 2013 09:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Quiksilver Surf Contest • Jennette's Pier
• Nags Head, Town of Nags HeadFriday, May 24th 2013 08:00 a.m. -
Live at The Oceanfront Bar - BC • Peppercorns Restaurant and Lounge
• Nags Head, Kill Devil HillsSaturday, May 25th 2013 01:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m.
2ND ANNUAL SHORE BREAK 5K AND THE TIDE POOL FUN RUN • Koru Village
• Hatteras, AvonSaturday, May 25th 2013 08:00 a.m. -
BIC SUP ONE DESIGN CHALLENGE • Nor'Banks Sailing
• DuckSunday, May 26th 2013 02:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m.
Spring Demo Days • Kitty Hawk Kites - Nags Head
• Nags Head, Town of Nags HeadSunday, May 26th 2013 09:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Quiksilver Surf Contest • Jennette's Pier
• Nags Head, Town of Nags HeadSunday, May 26th 2013 08:00 a.m. -
Ruth Wyand - BlueJazz • The Blue Point
• DuckSunday, May 26th 2013 11:30 a.m. - 02:30 p.m.
OUTER BANKS SPRING FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS 2013 • Outer Banks Woman's Club
• Nags Head, Kill Devil HillsSunday, May 26th 2013 10:00 a.m. -
Sunday Funday - Brunch! • Brewing Station
• Nags Head, Kill Devil HillsSunday, May 26th 2013 11:30 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Outer Banks Music Festival • Whalehead in Historic Corolla
• CorollaSunday, May 26th 2013 11:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m.
Surf Camp • Ride The Wind
• OcracokeTuesday, May 28th 2013
Blue Crab Kayak and Cook • Outer Banks Restaurant Tours
• Duck, Southern ShoresTuesday, May 28th 2013 07:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Art Walk • Arts Council
• Roanoke Island, ManteoTuesday, May 28th 2013 10:00 a.m. -
Brewery Tour • Full Moon
• Roanoke Island, ManteoTuesday, May 28th 2013 02:00 p.m. -
Top Picks: Great Plates
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Breakfast • Darrells Seafood • Roanoke Island
Great way to start the day. . . . More Info - Darrells Seafood
Steamed Seafood Sampler • Fat Crabs • Corolla
3 jumbo shrimp, 3 oysters, 3, clams, 2 lg. sea scallops, 3 mussels - Served with your choice of 2 sides & bun. (Redskin 'tater salad, collard greens, . . . More Info - Fat Crabs
CARIBBEAN COCONUT SHRIMP • Fish Bones • Duck
Hand battered coconut shrimp lightly fried served with our original coconut rum sauce . . . More Info - Fish Bones
Steamed Large New Zealand Mussels • Froggy Dog • Avon
Black Pepper Seared Rare Tuna • Goombay's Grill & Raw Bar • Nags Head
Tuna seared rare with black peppercorns over wasabi slaw and soy dipping sauce. . . . More Info - Goombay's Grill & Raw Bar
Three Meat Combo Plate • High Cotton • Kitty Hawk
Choose ANY three (hand chopped pork, smoked chicken, southern fried chicken, pulled chicken or beef brisket. Served with hushpuppies and your choice . . . More Info - High Cotton
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves
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O.B.X Bead • Sara DeSpain • Duck
Sara's OBX bead in Sterling using authentic OBX shells as models. Moonsnail & "fingernail" shell w OBX as if written in sand. Bead will fit $120.00 . . . More Info - Sara DeSpain
Air Swimmers Remote Control Flying Clownfish • Kitty Hawk Kites – Corolla • Corolla
Air Swimmers swim through the air with incredibly smooth and life-like motion. These amazing fish provide hours of remote control indoor fun in even $39.99 . . . More Info - Kitty Hawk Kites – Corolla
Extra-Wide Hammock (13 ft length - 60 in wide) • Nags Head Hammocks • Kill Devil Hills
We don’t recommend that the family dog join you, but go on and invite the kids – this oversize relaxation station was made to hold the family! . . . More Info - Nags Head Hammocks
Unique Sun Catchers • Sandcastles • Avon
Fill with distilled water and they throw crazy rainbows. We have lots of different sizes and shapes . . . . More Info - Sandcastles
Jellyfish • Yellowhouse Gallery • Nags Head
Title: 2010 NEW - Jellyfish Artist: Stephanie Kiker - Reproductions; various media Medium: Pen and Ink, Colored Pencils, Pastels Dimensions: . . . More Info - Yellowhouse Gallery
Unique Women's Clothing • Younique Boutique • Manteo
Many one of kinds! . . . More Info - Younique Boutique
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