March 6 - 31
Salty - A food art exhibit
Dare County Arts Council Gallery. First Friday Opening Reception March 6, 6-9 pm. (252) 473-5558 or www.darearts.org
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
March 27 - April 4
Land of Beginnings Festival
Various entertaining activities throughout the festival celebrate the history, culture, and people of the Outer Banks. Events include Living Legend Community Luncheon, Children’s Fun Faire, Story Telling, Black & White Ball and more. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
March 31
American Masterpieces - North Carolina Dance Theater
First Flight High School Auditorium. 7 p.m. The North Carolina Dance Theater pays homage to three of America’s top ballet choreographers. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org
April 1 - 3
Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues
7:30 p.m. Roanoke Island Festival Park. Tickets are $15, available at all FRONT PORCH CAFE locations. Show at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 PM with pre-show entertainment, apps and wine. The production is an EMPOWERING EXPERIENCE AND A BENEFIT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS LOCALLY AND WORLDWIDE. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
April 1 - May 4
Rhythm and Roots - Southern Music Traditions
Glen Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery, Nags Head. Utilizing text panels, artifacts, fieldwork, photographs and sound recordings, the exhibit features an audio component that allow gallery visitors to experience the voices and music of Southern Music Traditions. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org
April 3
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
April 3
Easter Begg Hunt
5-7 p.m. Dogs get to hunt for treat & prize filled Easter "Beggs". Costume contest with prizes & refreshments for people & pets. (252) 473-2094 or obxpuparazzi.com
April 3 - 28
Martha Johnson and Julie Moye - Collage and Mixed Media
Dare County Arts Council Gallery. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org
April 4
Michael Oberg Lecture and Book Signing
2 p.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Michael Oberg will be presenting a lecture on“Thomas Harriot in the Eyes of Native Americans, 1585-1586” on Saturday, April 4, in the Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Following the lecture, he will be signing his book, The Head in Edward Nugent's Hand, in the Museum Store at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The lecture is part of the Thomas Harriot Quadricentennial Conference, in affiliation with East Carolina University. Michael Oberg, Department of History, SUNY Geneseo is the presenter. Both events are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
April 4
The Outer Banks Grand Ole' Opry Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
April 4
Black & White Ball: A Global Affair
Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion. Feast on international foods, hustle to win the bid for art work, vacation packages, memorabilia and other items in a silent auction and dance the night away to Coolin’ Out. Tickets are $100 per person. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
April 4 - 5
Kitty Hawk Kites Fly Into Spring
Jockey’s Ridge State Park & Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head. Free kite flying lessons, games, demos, and free kite making for the kids. (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com
April 9
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. $16...3 games guaranteed. 6-7 games are typical in a 3 hour session. Space is limited. Reservations encouraged 252-480-8512. More info at obxgearworks.com.
April 10
Easter EGG-stravaganza
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join the Easter Bunny & the Currituck Duck for the Easter Egg-stravaganza with an Egg Hunt (bring your own basket); Duck Pond & Bunny Petting Zoo; Face Painting; Coloring and Temporary Tattoos; Jellybean Counting Contest; Rock Climbing Wall; Bake Sale, Snow Cones & Popcorn; Fabulous Prizes! Admission & Parking is free. For more information call (252) 453-9040.
April 11
Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Largest Easter Egg Hunt in the Outer Banks! Over 2,000 candy and toy-filled eggs to be collected. Chalk coloring contests, kite making, games and surprise visits from Wil-Bear and friends. (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com
April 11
The Outer Banks Grand Ole' Opry Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
April 15
Stephen Bennett in Concert
7:30 pm. Visit harpguitar.com or (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
April 16
Country Music Legend: George Hamilton IV
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
April 17
The Outer Banks Grand Ole' Opry Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
April 17 - 18
REAL Spring Swap Meet
Kite, Surf, Standup. Buy, Sell, Trade. At the REAL Swap Meet you will find TONS of new and used gear, have the ability to sell your own used gear to other interested buyers, plus find the deals of the century on all the new gear in the REAL Flagship Store. Looking for the best prices on used gear from every sport? Come to the REAL Swap Meet. Kites, kiteboards, surfboards, standup paddleboards and every accessory. You'll find them all at the REAL Swap Meet! The REAL Swap Meet is Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 10am to 4pm daily. For more information: (252)987-6000 or REAL events
April 18
Tour de Cure Cycling Event
Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. A benefit for the American Diabetes Association. A 100-mile ride from Chesapeake, VA to Roanoke Island Festival Park where participants will end their fundraising journey. (757) 455-6335, Ext. 3276 or (888) DIABETES, Ext. 3281.
April 18
Earth Day
(252) 473-3494, (800) 832-3474 or ncaquariums.com
April 23 - 26
7th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week
Packed full with entertainment, great food, events and special attractions. Poker Run, bike show, live music, scenic rides, official night-time party sites. outerbanksbikeweek.com
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