Theater: The Lost Colony | July 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Long-running symphonic play about first English settlers on Roanoke Island has been an Outer Banks institution for more than 80 years. Outdoor, open-air performances six nights per week until late August. Gates open 7:30 p.m., house opens 8 p.m., curtain drops 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Friday, Saturday feature Native-American pre-show at 8 p.m. Backstage tours also available. Tickets $40, $35, $25. Waterside Theater, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, 1409 National Park Drive, Manteo.
www.thelostcolony.org; 252-473-6000
___
Music: Chairmen of the Board | July 14, 15
Reconfigured ‘70s soul vocal group drops in for a pair of shows at refurbished landmark Pioneer Theater in Manteo. Elected to North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 1999. Distinctive style led by late lead singer General Norman Johnson produced hits such as “Give Me Just A Little More Time,” “Everything’s Tuesday,” “Finders Keepers.” Tickets $40-$60. Ages 18-and-up. Saturday night courtyard shag hour. Doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo.
www.thepioneertheater.com; 252-305-8578
___
Outdoors: Sunset Fest | July 14, 17, 18, 19, 20
Sunset Festival each evening, Monday thru Friday, at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing and the big dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Mermaid Mondays, where kids can meet a mermaid. Family games and kite lessons on Tuesdays, Magic Wednesdays with magician Chris Kram in courtyard in front of Kitty Hawk Kites, Light Up Thursdays with hula hoop dancer Alyssa Crespo in courtyard, Pirate Fortunes Fridays with treasure hunts, music, games and toys. Free. 7 p.m.-sunset each night. 3933 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head.
www.kittyhawk.com/event/sunset-festival; 252-449-2210
___
Art: Here Come The Surfmen | July 14-29
Dare Arts Council hosts exhibition by local artists Noah Snyder, Daniel Pullen and Mike Rowe celebrating ocean and surf culture. Rowe is a surfboard shaper who creates sculptures from the waste of glassing surfboards. Pullen is a renowned local photographer whose exhibit features Hatteras Island surf culture. Snyder’s work combines fractal wood-burning and acrylic paint mediums. Free admission. Regular hours Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo.
www.darearts.org; 252-473-5558
___
Baseball: Outer Banks Scallywags | July 17, 18, 19, 20
College summer baseball. Old Outer Banks Daredevils re-branded as Scallywags and compete in six-team Premier Collegiate League against regional opponents. Wooden bat league, NCAA compliant. Home games at Coy Tillett Field at Manteo HS. Adult general admission $10, kids general admission $8. Gates open 6 p.m., first pitch 7 p.m. July 17 vs. Va. Beach Sea Dogs, July 18 vs. Edenton Steamers, July 19 vs. Tarboro River Bandits, July 20 vs. Norfolk Redbirds. 829 Wingina Ave., Manteo.
___
Music: Ocrafolk Opry | July 19
Ocracoke musicians Martin Garrish, and Gary Mitchell and Fiddler Dave Tweedie from renowned local band Molasses Creek host weekly roots, Americana, bluegrass show every Wednesday at Deepwater Theater. Sometimes joined by guests. Tickets $20 adults, $10 youth up to age 17. Show 8-9:15 p.m. 84 School Road, Ocracoke.
www.ocracokealive.org/deepwater-theater.html; 252-921-0260
___
Market: Soundside Market | July 19
Dozens of local vendors at spacious Soundside Events Site in Nags Head, weather permitting. Most Wednesdays throughout summer. Arts, crafts, food, drink. Free admission, plenty for sale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head.
___
Outdoor fest: Corolla Cork and Craft | July 19
Currituck County Tourism bureau stages outdoor event each Wednesday in historic Corolla Park, weather permitting. Local beer and wine, live music, food, artisans and crafts. Music by Kamea Blake. Free admission. Beer and wine and food and crafts available for purchase. 3-6 p.m. Also, weekly cornhole tournament if you’re up for tossing bags. Registration $20 per team. Advance registration required. 3-6 p.m. Prizes for winners and runners-up. 1160 Village Lane, Corolla.
www.visitcurrituck.com/events/; 252-453-9612, 252-453-9040 (cornhole registration)
___
Music: Tuesday’s Gone | July 20
Primo Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band stops in at Koru Village Beach Klub in Avon. Touring for almost 18 years, band took root in Raleigh at an open mic night in 2005 when several musicians decided to play a few Skynyrd tunes. They liked the sound and the vibe, began rehearsing and playing locally. Since branched out and play all over the country. Original Skynyrd band members and inner circle have endorsed their sound. Expect to hear all their hits. Tickets $25 advance, $30 day of show. Doors open 7 p.m., show 8-ish. 41001 NC Hwy 12, Avon.
www.koruvillage.com; 252-995-3125
___
Outdoors: Acoustic Sunset | July 20
Sanctuary Vineyards on Currituck mainland hosts family-friendly, weekly get-together every Thursday evening, weather permitting. Food truck, beer and wine tasting. Live music by local strummers The Mo-Rons. Free admission, food and drink for purchase. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7005 Caratoke Hwy, Jarvisburg.
www.sanctuaryvineyards.com; 252-491-2387
