Dates are subject to change. Telephone area code is (252) unless otherwise specified.

May 28 - August 20
73rd Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Monday - Saturday at 8 p.m. (except July 30, 31 and August 6, 7 and 14). Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green’s The Lost Colony recounts the exciting events leading to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled here over 400 years ago. Lavish costumes, daring action, special effects, delightful comedy, music and dance. Children 11 and under are free on Monday and Friday and half price on Saturday with a paying adult.  (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

May 28 - August 20
Backstage Tours of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Attend this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how theatrical magic is created at Waterside Theatre. During this 45-minute walking tour you'll see how The Lost Colony’s stage is transformed into several scenes right before your eyes and learn other "tricks of the trade" while visiting the theatre, costume shop, and props areas. Tours are held nightly at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person. Reservations required. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

June 16 - August 11
Waterside Art Wednesdays
Waterside Theatre Costume Shop, Roanoke Island. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Create your own watercolor drawings inspired by John White’s 1585 Roanoke watercolors. Activities include a brief video presentation, instruction and time to paint. Beginner’s set of watercolor paints and snack included. $10 per person. Recommended for ages 7-12.  (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

June 29 - August 5
Duck’s Summer Music Series
Duck Town Stage. 6 p.m. This popular evening concert series returns for its fourth season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take the stage at the Duck Town Park Gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 29 through August 5.

The current schedule of performances is:

Tuesday, June 29- Aquarium (Rock)
Thursday, July 1- Old Enough to Know Better (Dance/Rock)
Tuesday, July 6- Watson & Calhoun (Acoustic Rock)
Thursday, July 8- Sandy Mountain Boys (Bluegrass)
Tuesday, July 13- Connected (Jazz)
Thursday, July 15- Greg Shelton Trio (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 20- The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues)
Thursday, July 22- Laura Martier (Jazz)
Tuesday, July 27-Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana)
Thursday, July 29- The Crowd (Rock/Pop)
Tuesday, August 3- The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll)
Thursday, August 5- The Rajun Cajuns (New Orleans Style Dance/Rock)

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy an early evening concert on the town green. Free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com

August 1 - 30
Weather and Sky Photography by Michael Halminski, Eve Turek and Ray Matthews
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat). The three are well-known Outer Banks photographers with a passion for weather, sky and its moods. Exhibition: Reception: August 1, 2-4 p.m. During 2010 the gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

August 1 - 31
Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station Daily Summer programs
Visit chicamacomico.net for dates and times.

August 2 - 6
Cape Hatteras Culture Camp
Fessenden Center, Buxton. Two one-week multi-arts camps for kids (ages 8-12) and adults (high school and up). Includes group instruction in Suzuki violin, watercolor painting/crafts, music and motion and musical theater/drama. Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music faculty and Department of Theater faculty, as well as Linda Browning, artist in residence, will teach the classes. Violins and art supplies will be provided. (618) 536-8742 or commusic@siu.edu

August 2 - 31
The Man Show - Men Behind the Lens Photography
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. darearts.org

August 3, 5, 10, 12
The Tale of the Frog Prince
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9:30 a.m. Hop over to see this delightful journey of a frog-turned prince and how he found his true friends along the way. Face painting, balloon sculpting and games entertain the children thirty minutes prior to the performance. $7 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 3 - 6, 10 - 13, 17 - 20, 24 - 27
Kinnakeet Sound Safari
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Tues - Fri, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ages 4-12. A fun trailer ride to our own secret beach on the Pamlico Sound. Catch and release blue crabs in this unique marine environment that is part of the largest estuary system. Lunch and drinks provided. $25/child. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
South of the Border Kids’ Night Out
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Tuesday nights, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ages 4-12. Our South of the Border summer crew brings traditional activities from Mexico plus fun games and prizes! Taco dinner and drinks are provided. $25 per child. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com

August 4 - 5
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Summer Show
Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. Local artists. (252) 441-1850

August 4, 11, 18, 25
Carolina Coastal Cooking
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Wednesday nights, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Combining the new trends from the culinary arts with the tried and true traditions of Outer Banks cooks. Opportunities to sample these delicious dishes. Reservations required. $10 per person. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com

August 5
American Heroes Day
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, Rodanthe. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See the personnel, equipment and vehicles of area Coast Guard, law enforcement, fire fighters, water rescue, EMS and more. Demos include Coast Guard Honor Guard and Color Guard, Coast Guard Search and Rescue helo and motor lifeboat demo, military flyover, jet ski ocean rescue demo, Beach Apparatus Drill. $5 per person. chicamacomico.net

August 5, 12
Simon’s Pirate Adventure
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your bawdy crew to this swashbuckling young pirate adventure to be dressed like a pirate, talk like a pirate and act like a pirate. Includes the short play, keepsake photo with frame of you and a pirate, delicious pirate’s feast and theatre backstage tour. 48-hour advance reservations required. Allow approximately two hours - actual run-times may vary. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 5, 12
The Queen’s Fairy Quest
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Queen Elizabeth and her royal court as she learns about an expedition to discover the fairy queen. Event includes complimentary souvenir program, theatre backstage tour and a feast of delicious royal treats. 48-hour advance reservations required. Allow approximately 2 hours - actual run-times may vary. Tickets: $22 for adults, $11 for youth (4-14 years). (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 5, 12, 19, 26
Hatteras Heroes: History & Mystery
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Thursday nights, 7 p.m. Have a fun night of exciting and interesting storytelling with historian Danny Couch. The whole family will enjoy his storytelling style and multi-media presentation on everything from island history to legendary pirate tales! Free. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com

August 6
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

August 6 - 7
The Wizard of Oz (the musical)
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8 p.m. One of the most beloved family musicals comes over the rainbow to Waterside Theatre as The Lost Colony Company brings the characters of Oz to life with song and dance. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 8
9th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
Set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic ‘Old Station’ public bath house in Kitty Hawk. outerbanksrelieffoundation

August 9 - 13
Camp Smolkin Summer Camp
Ages 10 and up. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travel through time with our favorite mercenary soldier, Smolkin’. Luckily, Smolkin’s been around for over 400 years so there are many more experiences to share. Some topics will be Pirates, Women in the Military and specific battle that Smolkin enjoyed personally. (252) 475-1500 Ext 232 or email tracy.haerther@ncdcr.gov or visit roanokeisland.com.

August 12
Watermelon Festival
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Family entertainment, dozens of spirited games, activities and watermelons galore. All festival proceeds go to charity and non-profit organizations. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com

August 13 - 15
Waterside Theatre Festival
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Attend three unique theatrical events. Festival price includes a premium seat for performances of The Lost Colony (8 p.m., August 13), Reaching for the Stars (8 p.m., August 14) and the Hurrah Player’s performance of Disney’s High School Musical (7:30 p.m., August 15). Tickets are $40 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 14
Reaching for the Stars - A Spectacle of Song and Dance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Enjoy a showcase of original dances and live music performed by the talented Lost Colony Company under the stars. One performance only. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 15
Disney’s High School Musical 2
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Virginia’s talented Hurrah Players present this action-packed summer extravaganza with Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats who finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 18
Virginia Dare Faire
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Island. Celebrate Virginia Dare’s 422nd birthday. Attend a full day of free activities for the family that include make and take crafts, games, entertainment, activities, free cake and ice cream. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 18
The Lost Colony Virginia Dare Anniversary Performance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8 p.m. See a special performance of The Lost Colony that features infant actors in the role of baby Virginia. This traditional anniversary performance is held on the birthday of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org