Theater: The Lost Colony | Aug. 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Last shows of season for symphonic play about first English settlers on Roanoke Island that’s 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., show starts 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
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Aquarium: Behind-the-Scenes Tour | Aug. 18, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29
N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island offers behind-the-scenes tours for visitors, ages 8-and-up. Aquarium educator leads visitors through areas usually reserved for staff. Aug. 18 and Aug. 21 at 3 p.m., Aug. 22 at 24 at 1 p.m., Aug. 28 at 3 p.m., Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. Tickets $18, in addition to regular admission. Aquarium also offers behind-scenes shark feeding program on multiple days. Check website. Online registration required. 374 Airport Road, Manteo.
www.ncaquariums/roanoke-island; 252-475-2300
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Art: Painting and Photography | Aug. 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
Dare Arts Council in Manteo has month-long exhibits by painter Jackie Koenig and photographer Dave Huff. Koenig, based in Kitty Hawk, paints with oils and specializes in impressionistic styles of beach and coastal scenes. Huff’s work includes pics of the Outer Banks and many from elsewhere. Free admission. Gallery hours Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo.
www.darearts.org; 252-473-5558
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Flight: National Aviation Day | Aug. 19
Celebration in two spots, at Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills and Dare County Regional Airport in Manteo. Free admission at Memorial, ranger-led tours and activities all day. Also, evening activities and free outdoor screening of Disney movie “Planes.” Free admission at Manteo, with airplane displays, exhibitors, food trucks. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 19 is birthdate of flight pioneer Orville and sister Katharine Wright, three years apart. Memorial at 1000 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills; airport at 410 Airport Road, Manteo.
www.nationalaviationday.org; 252-475-5570
www.nps.gov/wrbr/; 252-441-7430
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Music: Nirvani | Aug. 19
Nirvana tribute band plays gig at Outer Banks Brewing Station. Three-man band formed in Raleigh in 2021, faithfully recreates sound and energy of ‘90s grunge rockers from Seattle. Front man Rick Logan takes on role of late Kurt Cobain, bassist Brian Campbell duplicates Krist Novoselic, drummer Aaron Rodriguez in role of Dave Grohl. Tickets $12 advance, $15 day of show. 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. 600 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills.
www.obbrewing.com; 252-449-2739
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Nature: Butterfly Release | Aug. 22, 24, 29, 31
Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo hosts weekly up-close sessions, where staff shepherd butterflies on first flight, discuss their lives, and recommend plants that attract butterflies to home gardens. Aug. 22 and 29 from 1-1:45 p.m., Aug. 24 and 31 from 10-10:45 a.m. and 1-1:45 p.m. Tickets $25, which includes admission fee. Online registration in advance recommended. Maximum 40 visitors per session. 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo.
www.elizabethangardens.org; 252-473-3234
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Outdoors: Corolla Cork and Craft | Aug. 23, 30
Family-friendly get-together every Wednesday featuring local wine and beer, food, live music and arts and crafts at Historic Corolla Park, weather permitting. Free admission; beer, wine, food for purchase. Music by Phil Watson Aug. 23, by Scott Sechman Aug. 30. Also, weekly cornhole tournament if you’re into tossing bags, $20 per team, advance registration required. Prizes awarded. 3-6 p.m. 1160 Village Lane, Corolla.
www.visitcurrituck.com/events/cork-craft/; 252-453-9040
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Comedy: Andy Beningo | Aug. 23
Michigan-based standup comic does a show at Sandtrap Tavern, part of Laughing Gull Comedy Club series. Performed in all 50 states, Canada and Europe. Named among 40 Best Up and Coming Comics in Country and Best Local Comic by a couple Detroit publications. Appeared on Comedy Central, CMT, Sirius XM. Proudly works clean, centering material around his wife, kids, tech-impaired parents, and road experiences. Tickets $25 plus fees. Show 8:30-10 p.m. 300 W. Eckner Street, Kitty Hawk.
www.facebook.com/laughinggullobx/; 252-261-2243
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Magic: OBXtreme Magic Show | Aug. 23, 30
Renowned illusionist and magician Clive Allen does shows on Wednesday mornings at Duck Town Park. He’s also a comedian and hypnotist with a showman’s gift of gab and communication. Free admission. 9:30 a.m. 1200 Duck Road.
www.townofduck.com/series/obxtreme-magic-show/; 252-255-1234
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Music: Ocrafolk Opry | Aug. 23, 30
Weekly performance of folk, Americana, bluegrass, roots music at Ocracoke’s Deepwater Theater by feature performers Martin Garrish, and Gary Mitchell and Fiddler Dave Tweedie of Molasses Creek, with special guests. 8-9:15 p.m., no intermission. Tickets $20 for age 18 and up, $10 for 17 and under. 82 School Road, Ocracoke.
www.ocracokealive.org; 252-921-0260
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Surfing: WRV Outer Banks Surf Pro | Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1, 2, 3
Early heads up for multi-day surfing contest at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. Part of World Surf League qualifying series. Multiple divisions, men and women. Free admission. Surf gear tents and food available on site and nearby. Action starts 8 a.m. each day, extends thru afternoon. 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head.
www.jennettespier.net; 252-255-1501
