OBX Things To-Do: August 23, 2024

Good morning, OBX foodies and adventurers! 🌅 It’s Friday, August 23, 2024, and the Outer Banks is ready to kick off the weekend with perfect beach weather and some delicious reasons to celebrate.

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies in Manteo, with a high of 85°F and a light breeze that’s just enough to keep you cool while you explore the coast. It’s the kind of day that’s best spent outdoors, soaking up the sun and savoring the flavors of summer.

And speaking of flavors, today is a culinary double-header: it’s both National Cuban Sandwich Day and National Sponge Cake Day! 🥪🍰 So, why not treat yourself to the best of both worlds?

So, get out there, enjoy the sunshine, and let your taste buds take a trip to flavor town! (Yes, that’s a Guy Fieri reference)

Today on the Outer Banks

Surf & Sounds String Quartet

• Event: Surf & Sounds String Quartet

• Date: Friday, August 23

• Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)

• Location: The Pioneer Theater, Manteo, NC

• Details:

  • Join us for the 10th Annual Surf and Sounds Chamber Music Series.

  • Experience a free evening of world-class musicianship in an intimate setting.

  • Performers include Jake Fowler (Cello), Katie Hyun (Violin), Siwoo Kim (Violin), and Luke Fleming (Viola).

• Additional Info:

  • Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.

  • Donations are accepted to support the event.

  • Sponsored by the Don & Catharine Bryan Cultural Series, with support from Dare Arts and The Pioneer Theater.

For more information, visit BryanCulturalSeries.org.

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Sam & Omie's Special

• Shrimp Burger:
  A delicious shrimp burger served with fries and coleslaw.

Hurricane Mo's Specials

• Mo's Mashed Potato Bowl: Homemade mashed potatoes topped with house-made gravy, corn, mixed cheese, green onion, and chicken nuggets.

• Lunch Specials (11 AM - 2 PM):

  1. Grilled Cheese and Soup - $7.99
     Served with Soup of the Day (She Crab Soup +$2.99).

  2. Spanish Beef Burrito - $10.99
     Beef, Spanish rice, lettuce, tomato, black beans, topped with queso.

  3. Fried Chicken Jammer - $12.99
     Parmesan breaded chicken breast, southern slaw, bacon jam on a toasted brioche bun, served with fries.

  4. Loaded Mashed Potato Bowl - $13.99
     Mashed potatoes, brown gravy, sweet corn, mixed cheese, fried chicken nuggets, and green onion.

  5. Beer Battered Mahi - $11.99
     Served with fries, southern slaw, and jalapeno tartar.

• Homemade Soups:

  • She Crab

  • Hatteras Clam Chowder

• Homemade Desserts:

  • Hummingbird Cake - $5.99

  • Key Lime Pie - $5.99

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie - $5.99

  • Almond Joy Pie - $5.99

• Appetizer:

  • Potato Skins - $9.99

• Happy Hour:
  Everyday from 3-5 PM
  25¢ Shrimp, 50¢ Wings, $1 Tacos

Fish Heads Bar & Grill

• Special: Fiesta Burger - Fresh Angus burger topped with LTO (lettuce, tomato, onion), bacon, pepper jack cheese, house-made corn elote salsa, and cilantro lime aioli.

• Offer: $1 off Landshark beer.

• Happy Hour: 4 PM - 6 PM.

• Live Music: The Simps from 7 PM - 10 PM.

Kill Devil Grill

• Lunch Specials:

  • Blackened Cobia with cheese grits and smoked shrimp pineapple salsa - $21

  • Fried Flounder or Grilled Tuna Sandwich with French fries - $17

  • JQ Fried Chicken with marinated cucumbers and potato salad - $14

  • New Big Salad: Mixed greens, roasted chilled chicken, craisins, candied pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette - $15

  • Southwest Rubbed Fish Tacos with pineapple, cabbage, pickled red onions, lime crema, queso fresco, and small salad - $18

  • House Ground Salmon Burger: Soy glazed, topped with pickled veggies, spinach, goju mayo, served with a salad - $16

Bonzer Shack

• Specials:

  • Sliders: Grilled blackened red drum topped with mango salsa, served with Old Bay fries.

  • Bonzer Bonus: Fried chicken sandwich topped with dill pickles & pickled onion, served with fries (Add Honey Habanero for $1).

• Desserts:

  • Key Lime Pie

  • Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake

• Additional: Soft pretzel with cheese.

O'Neal's Sea Harvest

• Daily Specials:

  • Grilled Shrimp Po'Boy: Spinach, tomato, onion, Asiago, creole tartar, with one side - $17.75

  • Fried Oysters: Served with slaw and one side - $16.75

  • Blackened Fish Wrap: Pepper jack, lettuce, onion, tomato, chipotle mayo, with one side - $15.75

• Today's Catch: Grey Tile, served with slaw and one side - $16.75

• Soup: She Crab Soup (8 oz for $8.75, 16 oz for $14.75)

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Events

• Full Moon Climbs at Bodie Island Lighthouse:

  • September 17, 2024: Harvest Moon

• Evening Climbs: Every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:00 PM.

• Dark Skies Program: A free night sky program every Sunday at 9:00 PM at Bodie Island Light Station.

• Tickets: Available for purchase at 7:00 AM on the day of your climb at recreation.gov.

Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

• Event: 1st Annual Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

• Date: September 21, 2024

• Location: Ocracoke, NC

• Details:

  • Early Bird Pricing available until August 30th.

  • Family-friendly fishing tournament featuring a Fish Fry, Live Music, Prizes, Commemorative T-Shirts, and some of the best drum fishing on the East Coast.

  • All proceeds benefit the Ocracoke Working Watermen's Association.

  • Register: ocracokereddrum.com

Jamey Johnson: What A View Tour

• Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

• Details: Gates open at 5:00 PM, show starts at 6:00 PM. Special guest: Whitey Morgan & The 78's.

Sublime with Rome: Farewell Tour 2024

• Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024

• Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

• Details: Doors open at 5:00 PM, show starts at 6:00 PM.

Bluegrass Island Music Festival

• Date: October 16-20, 2024

• Location: Downtown Manteo, North Carolina

• Details: Join the 13th Annual Bluegrass Island Music Festival in Downtown Manteo.

Morris Farm Back 40 Live

• Event: The Marshall Tucker Band Live

• Date: Saturday, October 26

• Special Guests: Jack Wharff and The Tobacco Flatts, Whey Jennings, Sam Lowe

• Location: Morris Farm Back 40 Live

• Tickets: Available on Eventbrite