Events for May 2010

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

May 2 - 27
Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday). Features paintings, drawings, sculpture, pottery, mixed media and photography, fiber and metal art and jewelry by local and regional artists. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

May 7
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

May 8
27th Annual Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K Run
Not your typical walk down the beach, the dirt trails of the preserve weave through one of the best remaining examples of mid-Atlantic maritime forest and deciduous hardwoods. tsaporito@aol.com or active.com

May 14 - 16
Meanwhile Back on the Couch
Theatre of Dare, your community theatre for the Outer Banks, presents the comedy Meanwhile Back on the Couch. Psychiatrist Victor Karleen mistakenly publishes a clients’ torrid case file, earning him an enormous advance royalty check, a Book of the Month Club selection and a potential Pulitzer prize. When he realizes the mistake, Victor determines to keep his patient crazy until he dreams up the final chapter. Performances are Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm, at the COA Roanoke Island Campus in Manteo. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door, $8 for students through grade 12. For more information, visit theatreofdare.org or call 252-261-4064.

May 14 - 17
38th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head. The world’s oldest, continuous hang gliding competition. Hang gliding professionals from all over the world come to the Outer Banks to compete and have fun. Demonstrations, street dances and awards ceremonies. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com

May 15
Coastal Gardening Festival
The Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden, located next to the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center on Mustian St., Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vendors, plant sales and children's activities. (252) 473-4290

May 21 - 23
Meanwhile Back on the Couch
Theatre of Dare, your community theatre for the Outer Banks, presents the comedy Meanwhile Back on the Couch. Psychiatrist Victor Karleen mistakenly publishes a clients’ torrid case file, earning him an enormous advance royalty check, a Book of the Month Club selection and a potential Pulitzer prize. When he realizes the mistake, Victor determines to keep his patient crazy until he dreams up the final chapter. Performances are Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm, at the COA Roanoke Island Campus in Manteo. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door, $8 for students through grade 12. For more information, visit theatreofdare.org or call 252-261-4064.



Last week in May - First 2 weeks in August
Outer Banks Daredevils Baseball
First Flight High School. View schedule online. obxdaredevils.com

May 27
The Lost Colony Preview Night
Witness the final dress rehearsal of America’s #1 outdoor drama before opening night of the production.  Tickets sold at a special price for this pre-season opening event.  (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

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 Sat. 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