The Wright Brothers National Memorial celebrates the anniversary of Great American Outdoors Act with a fee-free day Aug. 4.
Paul Green’s play about the first English settlement at Roanoke Island is an Outer Banks institution. Tickets $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
Weekly Monday comedy performance at Theatre of Dare in Kitty Hawk. Features South Philly native and Cleveland resident who got a late start in stand-up, now tours and performs extensively. Survived the 1960s and ‘70s and four marriages. Material leans heavily on his own experiences and the small absurdities of life from simply paying attention. 8-10 p.m. Tickets $25. 3848 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk.
www.facebook.com/laughinggullobx; 252-423-8100
Longtime Connecticut-based Americana group drops in for a show at Cravings Tap Shack in Duck. Group bills itself as “enlightened acoustic music.” Their playlist and influences range from the Beatles to bluegrass to Motown to mountain music, as well as original material. Free admission. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 1209 Duck Road.
www.cravingsobx.com; 252-480-0032
Family-friendly event at Jockey’s Ridge sponsored by Kitty Hawk Kites and supports Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition. Games, food, face-painting, arts and crafts, and lots of watermelon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission, but fees for game participation and food. 300 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head.
www.kittyhawk.com/event/outer-banks-watermelon-festival/; 252-441-7132
Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint in Kill Devil Hills regularly hosts Silent Disco Parties, with multiple channels of music thru headphones for dancing, singing and whatnot. All-ages party from 6-9 p.m. in spacious backyard. At 9:30, party moves inside for big kids. Free admission. $5 headphone rental. 800 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills.
www.jackbrownsjoint.com; 252-715-3328
Free admission to Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. National Park Service waives admission fee several days, this one to commemorate anniversary of Great American Outdoors Act, which improves infrastructure and expands opportunities in national parks and public lands. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1000 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills.
www.nps.gov/wrbr/index.htm; 252-473-2111
Popular local singer and storyteller plays consecutive days on the north end of the island. On Tuesday, he’s at Uncle Ike’s Sandbar and Grill in Corolla. On Wednesday, he’s at Corolla Cork and Craft at the Whalehead Club. He has a regular Thursday gig at Corolla Light Resort on Franklyn Street, which is open to the public after 5 p.m. The Corolla Cork and Craft has a $15 admission fee that’s good for beer and wine samples, but the other two gigs are free.
www.sechman.com; 252-597-1606 (Uncle Ike’s)
Annual kids’ fishing tournament aboard Miss Oregon Inlet II, based out of Oregon Inlet. Near-shore charter in which kids fish for croaker, mullet, spot, sea bass, grey trout, pufferfish. Ages 6-14. Half-day event from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Registration fee TBA. Cookout afterward. Prizes awarded for ages 6-10 and 11-14. All kids receive medal, t-shirt and fishing pole. 8770 Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head.
www.missoregoninlet.com/kids-tournament; 877-359-8447
Respected Grateful Dead tribute lands for a gig at Koru Village Beach Club in Avon. Born in Athens, Ga., and performing together since 1999, they don’t try to duplicate the Dead catalog note-for-note, but put their own spin on the band’s repertoire and tap into their vibe. Tickets $21 plus service charge. 7:30 p.m.-until. 41027 NC Hwy 12, Avon.
www.koruvillage.com; 252-995-3125
Early heads-up for family-friendly fair throughout downtown Manteo on first Friday of each month. Vendors, artisans, restaurants, musicians, shops and galleries participate. Program 6-8 p.m., though some shops and galleries have extended hours. Music by Havana Club at Magnolia Pavilion, Graham Outten at Old Town St. Free admission.
www.darearts.org/firstfriday; 252-473-5558