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The Ocracoke Preservation Society hosts porch talks, daily from 1 p.m to 2 p.m. Click here for the schedule
Entertainment
Monday, July 25
Jolly Roger: The Reef, 6:30 p.m.
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Kate McNally, 7 p.m.
Deepwater Theater: “Blackbeard: An (Historical/Hysterical) Account”, 8 p.m.
Gaffer’s: Radio Birds, 9 p.m.

Tuesday, July 26
Jolly Roger: Aaron Caswell & Jackie Willis, 6:30 p.m.
Coyote Den: Coyote Plus One, Jon Lea of Ocracoke, 8 p.m.
Gaffer’s: Bloodkin, 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 27
Maker’s Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wahab House yard.
Ocracoke Community Library: NC Aquarium Program, 11 a.m.
Art Opening at Down Creek Gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. Featured artist islander Barbara Adams will show her newest paintings portraying Ocracoke and the natural elements of the Outer Banks and surrounding areas. All are welcome. April Trueblood and Kim France will perform.
Jolly Roger: Martin Garrish, 6:30 p.m.
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Kate McNally, 7 p.m.
Dajio: Blurky’s Quirky Friends, 7 p.m.

Deepwater Theater: Ocrafolk Opry Show, 8 p.m.
Coyote Den: An evening with Coyote – Marcy & Lou, 8 p.m.
Ocracoke Oyster Co.: Karaoke, 9:00 p.m.
Gaffer’s: Bloodkin, 9 p.m.
Thursday, July 28
Beach clean-up from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ocracoke Day Use Beach, also known as the lifeguard beach. Meet at the parking lot. Bring leather gloves, water, snacks and sunscreen. Wear appropriate clothing, including closed-toe shoes and hats. Trash bags will be provided. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them.
Ocracoke Oyster Company: Martin & Lou, 3 to 6 p.m.
Jolly Roger: Cliff Beach, 6:30 p.m.
Ocracoke Oyster Co.: Bryan Mayer, 7 p.m.
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Barefoot Wade, 7 p.m.
Dajio: Raygun Ruby, 80’s music, 7 p.m.
Deepwater Theater: Molasses Creek Concert, 8 p.m.
Gaffer’s: Bloodkin, 9 p.m.
Friday, July 29
Jolly Roger: Willis Gupton, 6:30 p.m.
Dajio: Aaron LaVigne & Friends, 7 p.m.
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Barefoot Wade, 7 p.m.
Ocracoke Oyster Co.: Bryan Mayer, 7 p.m.
Coyote Music Den: Martin Garrish & Friends, “Ocracoke Memories,” 8 p.m.
Gaffer’s: Willie Painter B&, 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 30
Jolly Roger: Willis Gupton, 6:30 p.m.
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Broughton, 7 p.m.
Ocracoke Oyster Company: Shrimp Whistle, 7 p.m.
Howard’s Pub: The River City Roustabouts, 8 p.m.
Gaffer’s: Willie Painter B&, 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 31
Ocracoke Oyster Company: Martin Garrish & Lou Castro, 3 p.m.
Jolly Roger: Trip the Light Fantastic, 6:30 p.m.
Gaffer’s: Lord Nelson, 9 p.m.
Zillie’s Isl& Pantry
Summer Hours Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, noon to 8:30 p.m.
Wine Tastings Every Thursday & Friday
Reservations required & can be made online at Zillies.com or stop by the shop.
Ocracoke Alive
The Ocracoke Alive non-profit gift shop is open weekday afternoons at Deepwater Theater on School House Rd.
Visit the Skipjack Wilma Lee at the Community Square Docks & view displays on the history of the isl& & Ocracoke Village. Dockside talks, Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. at the Skipjack Wilma Lee.