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

Every Tuesday Starting March 24 – November 24
REAL Night School
A FREE EVENT for kiteboarders of all abilities. Each week features a new topic for our group lecture as well as a question and answer session for those in the audience. Many industry team riders and designers participate as guest speakers during REAL Night School. Celebs and icons like Stan Radev, Jason Slezak, Lou Wainman, Andre Phillip, Julien Fillion, Aaron Sales, Robby Naish, Jimmy Redmond, John Bryja, Pat Rawson, Bill “Stretch” Reidel and more are people you will meet, learn from and get to ask questions to during REAL Night School. This FREE event is held every Tuesday Night at 6pm. For more information: (252)987-6000 or REAL Events.

Now - April 1, 2010
6th Annual Outer Banks SPCA Awareness Photo Contest
This Annual photo contest is open to ALL Pampered Pets with a photo taken on The Outer Banks. Please see details at pamperedpetsguide.com. Our annual publication runs from May - May so the deadline each year is April 1st. If you miss the deadline your entry will go into the next years contest.

September
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals
July, August and September - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking free. For more information call 252-453-9040.

September 1
Mad Jack Adult Comedy and Magic
Nags Head. Hilarious comedy, amazing magic and bizarre side-show stunts you will never forget all performed live on stage at Kellys Restarant & Tavern! This show is a riot, but contains adult language and subject matter. 9:30 pm. (252) 489-9219. Event URL: obxtrememagic.com. Tickets $19.95

September 2
OBXtreme Magic
Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk. Choose from two shows at 4 & 7 pm Starring World-Renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. Incredible Illusions, Mind-Bending Magic and Comedy Audience Participation Live on Stage! Hilton Garden Inn, Milepost 1 on the Beach Road. (252) 489-9219. Event URL: obxtrememagic.com. Tickets $19.95 Adults, $17.95 Seniors, $7 Children.

September 2
Mad Jack Adult Comedy and Magic
Kitty Hawk. Hilarious comedy, amazing magic and bizarre side-show stunts you will never forget all performed live on stage at the Hilton Garden Inn! This show is a riot, but contains adult language and subject matter. 9:30 pm. (252) 489-9219. Event URL: obxtrememagic.com. Tickets $19.95

September 3 - 5
Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament
(252) 986-2579 or hatterasonmymind.com

September 3
OBXtreme Magic
Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk. Choose from two shows at 4 & 7 pm Starring World-Renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. Incredible Illusions, Mind-Bending Magic and Comedy Audience Participation Live on Stage! Hilton Garden Inn, Milepost 1 on the Beach Road. (252) 489-9219. Event URL: obxtrememagic.com. Tickets $19.95 Adults, $17.95 Seniors, $7 Children.

September 3
Thirsty Thursdays
Free fountain soft drink with the purchase of a 3-game laser tag admission. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

September 4
Beach Food Pantry
Clean out your pantry before you head home. Donate a non-perishable food item for the Beach Food Pantry and purchase 3 laser tag games for the price of 2. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

September 4
The Outer Banks Grand Ole' Opry Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

September 4
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first friday of each month. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

September 4
Bark 2 School
5-7 p.m. Fall back into a more regular routine with this party! Costume contest with prizes, dog games & refreshments for dogs & their people. (252) 473-2094 or obxpuparazzi.com

September 4
Full Moon Madness...Tag Till You Drag
(8pm-11pm) Every full moon Gearworks goes crazy and opens up the arena for a great All You Can Play session. $18...3 games guaranteed. 4-5 games are typical in a 3 hour session. Space is limited. Reservations encouraged 252-480-8512. More info at obxgearworks.com.

September 4 - 30
Drawing Invitational
Art Gallery, Roanoke Island Festival Park. Artists will showcase charcoal, pastel, pencil and ink works as well as offer a rare and intimate glimpse into their sketch books. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

September 5
REAL Labor Day Weekend Demo Daze and Party Nights
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with Sessions on all the NEW 2009 Kite, Surf and Standup gear at the REAL Flagship Store in Waves, NC. We will walk you through everything available in our 2009 RENTAL Fleet then test the gear for FREE. “Party Nights” showcases tons of free prizes, music, and a killer party on the back deck at REAL with food and drinks from Mojos Sunset Café. We gave away over $10,000 in FREE prizes last year, but you have to be in Cape Hatteras to win, so don’t miss this event!! For more information: (252)987-6000 or REAL Events. Don’t Kite Surf or Standup? Take your first sessions with REAL!
Kiteboarding Lessons | Surfing Lessons | Standup Paddleboard Lessons

September 5
Showcase Magic & Comedy Show
7:30 pm at Outer Banks Music Showcase, Milepost 4.5, Kitty Hawk. Featuring World-renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. View clips at www.obxtrememagic.com Tickets $19.95 Adults, $18.95 Seniors, $7 Children. (252) 261-7505. Event URL: outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

September 11
The Elvis Tribute Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

September 6
Beach'n Blues Festival
Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Bringing the best of a variety of styles of Blues music and artists that sends the soulful sounds through your tapping toes. Check website participating artists. Bring your blankets, chairs and dancing shoes. Food and beverages, including beer and wine are available. Tickets can be Purchased for $20 in Advance or for $25 at the Gate on the Day of the Event. Children 12 and under are FREE! Tickets available at all Outer Banks Brew-Thru Locations. beachnblues.com

September 14 - 20
Blackbeard’s Pirate Festival
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Pirate history, storytelling, reenactments, and shows. Enjoy everything Pirate-style. (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com

September 18 - 20
The OBX Pro 2009
THE OUTER BANKS PRO 2009 IS ON! This years event will be a NON-sanctioned Pro Event with a $10,000-$15,000 cash purse. The Event will host 96 of the coasts finest surfers. The OBX Pro 2009 is set to run Sept. 18-20 at Comfort Inn South, Nags Head (just south of Janettes Pier). Registration and more info can be found at WAVERIDINGVEHICLES.COM

This yearís event will also play host to the BATTLE OF THE BANKS qualifier. Let me fill you in for those of you who missed out last year. The BATTLE OF THE BANKS saw epic 6-8 plus death pits in its inaugural year. Twelve invitees from Virginia Beach battled it out with 12 Outer Banks invitees in what many called the best East Coast surf contest EVER!!. Team VB was victorious over the home-court OBX Team in what many considered an upset.

This years BATTLE OF THE BANKS will see the invitees list remain at 24 of the areas finest athletes (12 VB and 12 OBX), and with the overall field expanding to 40 total surfers. Eight lucky surfers from Virginia Beach, and eight shredders from the Outer Banks will have the opportunity to qualify for the BATTLE OF THE BANKS by simply out placing rival area surfers in this years OBX Pro, excluding the already inviteed surfers. The BATTLE OF THE BANKS 2009 is slated to go for Mid-October, somewhere on the Island. Stay tuned for Invitees List and more info. Visit WAVERIDINGVEHICLES.COM for updates.

September 19
Day at the Docks - A Celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen
Hatteras Village. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The commercial and charter fishing fleets will display their boats, skills, products and gear in a variety of competitions and demonstrations. Maritime-inspired games for children and fresh, local seafood will be featured in a chowder cook-off and cooking demos. Traditional wooden boats, will be on site. Musical entertainment throughout the day. Blessing of the Fleet begins at 5:30 p.m. dayatthedocks.org

September 25-27
Hobie Wave Atlantic Coast Championships
Nor'Banks Sailing Center in Duck.  This 3 day regatta is a part of the Hobie Wave National Series and brings some of the best Hobie Wave Sailors in the US to the Outer Banks. This close racing makes for some great watching from both boats and the shore.  For more information on registration, watching, charter boats etc call Jon Britt at 252-202-6880  or check out norbanks.com   

September 27
Laura Martier Trio
Art Gallery, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. Featuring John Toomey on piano. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com