Mustang mornings, Silent Disco and butterflies: Top 10 events on the Outer Banks this week
Theater: The Lost Colony | July 1, 2, 5, 6, 7
Paul Green’s long-running play about the first English settlement at Roanoke Island is a signature Outer Banks attraction. Ticket prices $25, $35, $40. Gates open 7:30 p.m., performance begins at 8:30. On Fridays and Saturdays, pre-show Native American cultural presentation staged by Indigenous members of production at 8 p.m. Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, 1409 National Park Drive, Manteo.
www.thelostcolony.org; 252-473-6000
Street Fair: First Friday | July 1
Monthly fair throughout downtown Manteo features music, artisans, vendors, shops, street performers. Music by Tommy V Band at Magnolia Pavilion, Doug Dino at Old Tom St. 6-8 p.m. Free admission. Downtown Manteo.
www.darearts.org/firstfriday; 252-473-5558
Photo exhibit: Passage East | July 1-30
Eastern North Carolina photographer Jennings Mitchell has a display at Dare County Arts Council building in downtown Manteo. Kinston native’s work celebrates people and life of eastern N.C. Opening reception July 1 from 6-8 p.m., where Mitchell will attend. Exhibit in Vault Gallery. Regular hours Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo.
www.darearts.org; 252-473-5558
Music: Yacht Dogs | July 1
Local faves play a regular Friday evening gig out back at Roadside Café in Duck. Four-man crew play original, classic rock, funk, soul and R&B. 7-10 p.m. Free admission. 1193 Duck Road.
www.duckroadside.com; 252-261-5729
Music: Flipturn | July 2
Florida-based band makes a stop at Outer Banks Brewing Station as part of its tour that includes Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. Easy Honey opens. Indie-rock with influences by Vampire Weekend and Phoenix, an alternative band from France. Tickets $18. 10:30 p.m.-close. 600 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills.
www.obbrewing.com; 252-449-2739
Dance party: Silent Disco | July 5
Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint holds a Silent Disco party. Three channels of family-friendly music via headphones, for dancing, singing, general entertainment. All-ages party in backyard from 6-9 p.m., party moves inside for adults at 9:30 p.m. Free admission. $5 headphone rental. 800 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills.
www.jackbrownsjoint.com; 252-715-3328
Theater: Three Goats Gruff | July 6
Theatre of Dare adaptation of classic children’s tale as part of Summer Children’s Theatre Series. Colorful characters, audience participation and a surprise ending. Shows at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets $6-10. 3848 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk.
www.theatreofdareobx.com; 252-715-1155
Wild horses: Mustang Mornings | July 6
Meet wild horses under care of Corolla Wild Horse Fund at organization’s equine center on the mainland in Currituck County. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Suggested donation of $10. Betsy Dowdy Equine Center, 102 Young Rider Lane, Grandy.
www.corollawildhorses.com; 252-453-8002
Outdoors: Corolla Cork and Craft | July 6
Weekly Wednesday get-together, weather permitting, for wine, beer, artisans and music at Historic Corolla Park. General admission $15 good for wine and beer samples, tour of Whalehead Club museum. Musical performer is local troubadour and storyteller Scott Sechman. 3-7 p.m. 1160 Village Lane, Corolla.
www.visitcurrituck.com/events; 252-453-9612
Nature: Butterflies! | July 6
Weekly Wednesday program where folks can learn about life cycle of butterflies with educational, hands-on activities at Elizabethan Gardens. Following program, participants and families can embark on scavenger hunt on garden grounds with a prize. Snack provided. 9:30-10:15 a.m. Tickets $18 adults, $8 ages 6-17, $4 ages 3-5. Tickets must be purchased 24 hours in advance of date. 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo.
www.elizabethangardens.org; 252-473-3234
