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

June - September
A Journey Down An American Music Highway
The Barefoot Station Theatre, Avon. Every Thursday. 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ruth Wyand performs a concert with video covering 150 years of American musicians and songwriters of all genres from the civil war to the present.  Steven Foster, W.C. Handy, Pasty Cline, Hank Williams, Billie Holiday, Jimi Hendrix, Johnnie Cash plus many more.  For more information please call (252) 441-4612 or (252) 995-7011 or visit ruthwyand.com

May 15 - October 2
Manteo Farmer's Market
George Washington Creef Park on the Manteo Waterfront. Saturdays from 8 am - 12 pm. Rain or Shine. Where all the cool cows buy their flowers, herbs and pies! For more information visit townofmanteo.com

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

May 28 - Labor Day
National Park Service Summer Programs
New programs for this summer include: Civil War on the Outer Banks – offered at Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke Islands on Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and The Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island offered at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. As a prelude to the upcoming 150th anniversary of the Civil War (2011-2015), these programs detail pivotal Outer Banks battles that helped secure Union victory. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is also offering a new program, Voice through the Air, on the early wireless radio experiments of Reginald Fessenden that took place on Roanoke Island in 1901.

Three special tours will be offered this summer: Coast Guard Station Tour will provide an up-close look at Coast Guard operations and vessels at Oregon Inlet and Hatteras stations; Old Days at the Hatteras Weather Station relays the history of this recently restored building and U.S. Weather Bureau operations on Hatteras Island; and Night Climb – a guided night tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse offered twice every Thursday evening (a pre-registration program – see the park website for details).

Evening Campfire programs are offered at the Seashore on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A special Seashore evening program, Night Lights, will include an exploration of star gazing and tide-line bioluminescent plankton along with a discussion of why dark nights are valuable to both people and wildlife.

The summer program schedules also include many other history talks, nature walks, and recreational programs such as surf fishing, cast netting, crabbing, seining, and snorkeling.

Program schedules are available on-line at each park’s website: Fort Raleigh NHS, nps.gov/fora; Wright Brothers NMEM, nps.gov/wrbr; and Cape Hatteras NS, nps.gov/caha. Program schedules are also listed in In the Park, the National Park Service Outer Banks summer newspaper, available at any park visitor center and Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Welcome Center starting May 28.

The Full Moon Tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will also return this year on June 26, July 26, Aug. 24, and Sept. 23 – watch for details to be announced!

This year’s summer program schedule will start more than two weeks earlier than it has in previous years due to the National Park Service Centennial Initiative funding received by the parks for additional seasonal interpretive ranger positions. With this funding, the parks will be providing 290 programs per week to Outer Banks visitors. Centennial Initiative funding was provided to national park sites this year to help restore natural and cultural landscapes, provide outstanding educational and recreational opportunities for park visitors and prepare the parks for the upcoming centennial of the National Park Service in 2016.

May 29 - September 4
Hatteras Village Fish Fry
Hatteras Fire Station, 57689 NC 12, Hatteras. Every Saturday from May 29 through Sept. 4, 2010, 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy locally caught fried fish along with hushpuppies, cole slaw and potato salad. For almost six decades, the folks in Hatteras village have hosted this fish fry. Sponsoring the fish fry is the Ladies Auxiliary at the fire department. Proceeds go to the Ladies Auxiliary, the Hatteras United Methodist Church and the Hatteras Village Civic Association. Dinner charge for adults and children varies annually and is set at the start of the season. For more information on Hatteras village, visit hatterasonmymind.com

May 29 - September 4
Kinnakeet Fish Fry
Avon Fire Station, 40159 Harbor Rd., Avon. Every Saturday from May 29 through Sept. 4, 2010, 5 to 7 p.m. Kinnakeet Civic Association. Enjoy fried fish, locally caught by Kinnakeet watermen. The fish fries fund civic association programs. For additional information, call (252) 995-5651. Dinner charge for adults and children varies annually and is set at the start of the season.

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 25 - August 27
Interpreter Fridays
Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve, Kill Devil Hills. The Nature Conservancy is hosting a new summer program each Friday from 10 a.m. - noon. Visitors will join a staff member at an interactive table display with plant, animal and mineral items found in Nags Head Woods. Learn about some of the magnificent trees in the woods and why they grow there. Find out about the many kinds of animals that call Nags Head Woods home, including snakes, turtles, mammals and birds. This program is appropriate for all ages, is free of charge and will occur rain or shine. No reservation is necessary. For more information call (252) 441-2525 or visit nature.org/nagsheadwoods

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
Nags Head Golf Links Sunday Scramble
9-Hole Golf Scramble every Sunday, June - August.  Shotgun start at 5:00 a.m., entry fee is $55 per player, $35 per local player. Fee includes cart, green fee, gift certificate, prizes and buffet.  Entry deadline is Sunday at noon.  Call the golf shop to sign up (252) 441-8073 Ext. 2 or visit us on the web at www.nagsheadgolflinks.com

August
Friday Night Live Outdoors
Join us every Friday night starting Memorial Day weekend for a free outdoors acoustic open-mike and local art display under the tent at our store . Hours will be from 5-8pm. Bring your guitar, bongo, flute, violin, whatever you play or bring your own photography, paintings, jewelry, whatever you design and show it off or sell it. No alcohol or drugs. We'll supply free hot dogs and lemonade. For more information call (252) 473-1356 or visit theoutdoorsoutfitters.com

August
Looking for Adventure? Head South On NC 12 to Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Summer on the Outer Banks brings many opportunities for visitors and local residents to explore the natural world. Toss in the word “Free”, and the adventures sound even more inviting! Regular weekly programs on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge begin the first week in June. If you are interested in learning about turtles of the sea and land, stop by the Visitor Center porch on Tuesdays for our Turtle Talk program. Not only will you learn about how you can help the sea turtles, you will also be able to make a craft to take home. On Wednesdays, learn about the adaptations birds need in order to survive in various habitats during our Bird Adaptations program. After the program, which is also held on the Visitor Center porch, try your hand at building your own bird using various bird parts and see who can build the bird with the best survival skills. Our perennial favorite, Soundside Adventure, is offered on Thursdays at New Inlet. Try your hand at pulling a seine net to see what juvenile critters call Pamlico Sound home. Get your feet wet! See the difference between a Channel Whelk and a Lightening Whelk. See what kinds of shells many of your favorite seafood delicacies live in. The above programs run from 2:30 to 3:30. In addition, we offer Bird Walks on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, beginning at 8:00. These walks are appropriate for beginning birders, as well as more experienced. Meet at the Pea Island Visitor Center; the programs last approximately 1.5 hours.

For a reasonable fee, our guided canoe tours offer another way to get off the highway and uncover many mysteries of the area. Family canoe tours are offered on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to noon. This short tour of the canals and islands off New Inlet is a great way for families and others to get their feet wet while exploring the habitat. Step outside the canoe into the shallow waters near one of the islands and learn about the islands and the critters that live there. Taste the Sea Oxeye Daisy and Saltwort to understand how early Americans may have seasoned their seafood. Watch as the stingrays and skates float underneath your canoe. As you paddle through the waters, you will often be entertained by a variety of birds and other critters. General canoe tours are offered on Thursdays from 9:00 to noon. Although similar to the Family Canoe Tour, the extended time on the water is more suited for adults. Depending on the wind and tide, the General Canoe Tour may be considered moderate to strenuous. All canoe tours require reservations. Cost for the Family Canoe Tour is $25 per adult and $15 per child 11 and younger. The General Canoe Tour is $35 per adult and $20 per child 11 and younger. For canoe tour reservations or general program information, call Cindy Heffley at 252-475-4180 or visit our website at fws.gov/peaisland

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, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31
The Comedy Club of The Outer Banks
The Ramada Plaza Hotel, Kill Devil Hills (mile post 9.5 on the ocean front) Mondays – Fridays 9:00 pm The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks has been open for laughs since 1984 and has hosted such great talents as Ray Romano, Drew Carey, and Sinbad when they were plying their trade on the comedy circuit. We do comedy and we do it right by hosting some of the most talented “Stand Up Comedians” in the nation. Every week we bring a different set of comedians, who come from all over the country, to perform at each of our three locations here in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This is your chance to see nationally touring comedians who you may have heard on XM Satellite Radio or the nationally syndicated “Bob and Tom” radio show, or seen on shows such as “Comedy Central”, “Showtime”, “Star Search”, “Last Comic Standing”, or “HBO”. Many of our comedians perform internationally and entertain abroad for our troops, and are regular headliners on the cruise lines, Las Vegas and Atlantic City! For a night you will fondly remember join your friends at The Comedy Club of The Outer Banks for an evening of fun and laughter! Reservations are strongly recommended. Please visit us online at comedyclubobx.com or call our info line at 252-207-9950.

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 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Kid's Day
Corolla, Hatteras, & Avon Kitty Hawk Kites. Join us at 3 locations every Tuesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Come to Hatteras Landing from 10am - 12pm, Corolla from 2pm - 4pm, and Avon from 4pm - 6pm. Climb our rock walls, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com

August 4, 11, 18, 25
The Comedy Club of The Outer Banks
Finnegan’s Dining Haul in Buxton (Directly across the street from the Hatteras Light House Entrance) Wednesdays 9:00 pm The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks has been open for laughs since 1984 and has hosted such great talents as Ray Romano, Drew Carey, and Sinbad when they were plying their trade on the comedy circuit. We do comedy and we do it right by hosting some of the most talented “Stand Up Comedians” in the nation. Every week we bring a different set of comedians, who come from all over the country, to perform at each of our three locations here in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This is your chance to see nationally touring comedians who you may have heard on XM Satellite Radio or the nationally syndicated “Bob and Tom” radio show, or seen on shows such as “Comedy Central”, “Showtime”, “Star Search”, “Last Comic Standing”, or “HBO”. Many of our comedians perform internationally and entertain abroad for our troops, and are regular headliners on the cruise lines, Las Vegas and Atlantic City! For a night you will fondly remember join your friends at The Comedy Club of The Outer Banks for an evening of fun and laughter! Reservations are strongly recommended. Please visit us online at comedyclubobx.com or call our info line at 252-207-9950.

August 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26
OBXtreme Magic Show
Outer Banks Music Showcase. Experience the Outer Banks most incredible live show, OBXtreme Magic. Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and comedy audience participation the entire family will love live on stage! OBXtreme Magic features some of the most incredible magic and illusions performed by world renowned illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy! See people appear, vanish and float in the air right in front of your eyes! Don't miss the most amazing family experience in The Outer Banks! Clive Allen & Tracy take their audience through a roller coaster ride of emotions with their incredible talent and sincere performing style. They have entertained audiences around the world and have been seen on both U.S. and international television. They have appeared at The Emmy Awards, Caesar's Resorts international, Resorts USA, and were selected as one of the top ten magicians from the U.S. and Canada to perform at Magicfest 2000 in Singapore, the largest magic production ever staged in that country! Clive Allen & Tracy are proud to make The Outer Banks their home! Please visit, OBXtrememagic.com or call (252) 261-7505.

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 4, 11, 18, 25
Kid's Day
Nags Head & Rodanthe Kitty Hawk Kites. We'll have FREE Kid's Day events every Wednesday during the summer from 10am - 2pm at Nags Head Kitty Hawk Kites (mile post 12.5) and from 4pm - 7pm at Waves Village Kitty Hawk Kites in Rodanthe (mile post 40)! Make kites, get your face painted, shoot water balloons, fly kites, try the hottest new toys and outdoor games, and much more! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.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. 4 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
Kona Summer Concert Series - Wilder Brothers
Join us this summer for LIVE music, and a killer party on the back deck at REAL with food, beer and wine from Mojos Sunset Café. Wilder Brothers LIVE at REAL Watersports in the Village of Waves. Free Admission. For more information realkiteboarding.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 BANK" Sandbar 5K
8 am, MP 4.5 Beach Access. Set on the Sands in front of the "Old Station" public bath house in Kitty Hawk. This 5K beach run/walk charity race benefits the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Entry fee is $25 until July 30th and $30 from July 31st on. Online registration available at active.com before August 6th. 400 Person cap on registration so register early!

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 10 - 12
Children’s Performance Series Wild West Show
August 10 - 12 at 10:30 a.m. August 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com

August 11 - 12
New World Festival of the Arts
A juried exhibition featuring 80 selected artists from Vermont to Florida exhibiting and selling their works on the Manteo Waterfront. This two-day outdoor art show has been held since 1981. For more information visit townofmanteo.com

August 12
Kona Summer Concert Series - Salem
Join us this summer for LIVE music, and a killer party on the back deck at REAL with food, beer and wine from Mojos Sunset Café. Salem LIVE at REAL Watersports in the Village of Waves. Free Admission. For more information realkiteboarding.com

August 12
Watermelon Festival
Don't miss this big outdoor summer bash with a homegrown backyard feel. Come to Kitty Hawk Kites & Kitty Hawk Sports at Jockey's Ridge Crossing in Nags Head from 10am - 4pm for tons of fun that benefits a great cause! We'll have inflatables like a moon bounce and obstacle course, watermelon seed spitting contests, potato sack races, pie eating contests, rock wall climbing, t-shirt dying, face painting, beach 104 on site, tons of watermelon, and more! All proceeds benefit Wright Flight Foundation, which helps local 5th graders improve their grades by rewarding them with flight! For more information call (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or visit 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 14
Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers
2 p.m. Indoor Theatre Join us for 2nd Saturday’s on August 14th for the documentary film Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers. The film will be shown at 2:00 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The showings are part of the Department of Cultural Resources state-wide 2nd Saturdays: History, Heritage, Arts & Fun events. The event is free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com

August 14
Heritage and Art
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Visitors can see a free showing of the new documentary “Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station.” 7 p.m. Artwork during the day will feature Michael Halminski, Ray Matthews, Eve Turek; they will exhibit weather and sky photography. 2nd Saturdays will bring together North Carolina arts, history, and culture at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2010. For more information, visit ncculture.com

August 14
Been Heres, Come Heres and Wash Ups: Outer Banks Families, Communities, Folklore
Understanding the communities of Hatteras Island and the folklore associated with how they came to reside on the island. All art mediums will be considered. 2nd Saturdays will bring together North Carolina arts, history, and culture at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2010. For more information, visit ncculture.com

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 17
ECU Chamber Orchestra - The Elizabethan Gardens 60th Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary with the ECU Chamber Orchestra. Concert starts at 10:30 a.m. on the Overlook Terrace. www.elizabethangardens.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

August 21
Brew Thru's Bluez'N Brewz Festival
4 p.m. - 10 p.m. The Promenade, Kitty Hawk. We have combined both a Beer Festival and a Blues Festival into one great experience! 80 different beers with unlimited 4 oz. pours and 3 great Blues bands. Located at the foot of the Wright Brothers Memorial Bridge. For more information call (252) 384-3494 or visit bluezandbrewz.com

August 21
Cooking Out with Eric Himan
Event featuring Eric Himan cooking on the grill and performing for the crowd! Cookout starts at 5pm! Show at 7pm!! For more information please visit erichiman.com

August 22
The Ravel Trio
4 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

August 28
Ocean Games
Ocean games is the best day at the beach all summer! Come to the beach behind the Ramada Plaza (mile post 9) in Kill Devil Hills from 10am - 4pm. We'll have kayak and paddleboard races all day long. Anyone who wants to rent a kayak or paddleboard can do so for free all day long. We have our biggest selection ever of used and new Kayaks this year--as well as new lines of paddleboards, skimboards, and body boards. Check out pictures from last year's sand castle building contest on our facebook page! Don't miss the best FREE day on the beach! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com