Top Outer Banks Events & Live Music for Week of August 21st
This is a great week to get out to some of the fun events and big concerts happening on the Outer Banks.
If you still haven’t made plans to watch the solar eclipse, come out to Jockey’s Ridge State Park for The Carolinas Solar Eclipse Party from 1-4 PM today! Glasses will be distributed at the visitor center. Bring water, blankets, sunscreen, chairs and umbrellas. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event!
Need some laughs? Comedian Mike Albanese will be performing his stand up act at The Comedy Club for 4 nights this week, Tuesday, August 22nd through Friday, August 25th. You may have seen Mike on the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, BET, Netflix or Amazon. It’s sure to be a good time, he’s hilarious. His shows start at 9 PM each night.
The first Annual OBX Summer Send Off is Wednesday, August 23rd from 3-10 PM at historic Roanoke Island festival Park. This one day event benefitting the Mustang Outreach Program will feature performances by national touring acts JJ Grey & Mofro, the record Company, Travers Brothership and Ruth Wyand & The Tribe of One. There will be food, beer & wine, local artisan vendors selling their handcrafted arts & crafts, and even a kid zone with magicians, face-painting and more!
Thursday evening, the 24th, is the last show of the Concerts on the Green series for this Summer. Get out to the Duck Town Green to see Doby perform their high energy funk and soul tunes. The concert is from 6:30-8 PM.
Another great concert series continues on Friday the 25th in Manteo with Pickin’ on the Porch featuring 13 year old bluegrass phenom, Presley Barker! You have to see this amazing kid play, live at the Bluegrass Island Trading Co. at 6 PM.
This weekend offers a huge show on Saturday night the Outer Banks Brewing Station from national Ska, Rock and Soul recording artists, The Pietasters! Lace up your dancing shoes and get ready to rock – this is a world-class band that’s going to be a lot of fun. They hit the stage at 10:30 PM.
Finally, the week wraps up on Sunday, August 27th with the Outer Banks Wedding Association’s 25th Anniversary event, The OBX Wedding Fest, at Pirate’s Cove Pavilion. This event provides engaged couples access to premier professionals such as photographers, florists, planners, and officiants in a beautiful, laid back setting.
There’s even more live music nightly at restaurants all over the Outer Banks. See our list of featured shows and concerts here. Also, check out the daily lunch & dinner specials at your favorite Outer Banks bars and restaurants.
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