Get out of the summer heat and enjoy some hilariously fast-paced culture at Theatre of Dare! THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) is one of the world’s most frequently produced plays and has been translated into several dozen languages. Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike!

This show is rated PG-13 due to mild language and adult innuendo.

Come enjoy stories about legends, folklore, and ghosts of historic Whalehead. Legends, Lore, and Ghost Tours are held Wednesdays at 7 pm. Space is limited and advance reservations are recommended. Tours last about an hour and are not recommended for children under 10. The dates are August 7, 14, 21, & 28. The cost is $15.00 per person. There are no refunds for cancellations. It is recommended that participants arrive at 6:45 pm, as the tour starts promptly at 7:00pm and bring a flashlight for their group.

OBX Running and Village Realty present the 12th annual running of the Village Realty Village of Nags Head 5k/1 Mile Road Race Series. This event will occur at 8AM during the Summer 2024 on June 20 , July 18, and  August 15 in The Village of West Nags Head. Registration is required. (Please note Event location rotates each date in 2024 year. check the event website and location for event location and directions).

Monday, August 12th - Friday, August 16th, head to the waterfront docks of Manteo at Pirate's Cove to take part in one of the biggest offshore fishing tournaments of the year at the annual Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament. This event is free to observers. Participant fees can be found on the event website/registration form ($1000-$5000 depending on the number of participants).

Now celebrating its 41st year, the Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament attracts the best anglers from all across the East Coast to the Outer Banks for a full multiple-day fishing tournament, where landing the big catches can result in some amazing cash prizes. From the Pirate’s Cove Marina, teams of anglers will launch to the Gulf Stream to target marlin, meat fish, and other catches that swarm in the warm offshore waters.

Each day ends with celebrations along the waterfront, and the alluring cash prize. Join in the fun or just swing by the docks in the afternoon to see the day’s impressive tallies, and take part in one of the most impressive fishing tournaments on the Outer Banks.

At the end of the tournament, more than six figures of cash is given to top finishers in a number of categories including the Overall Top Boat, an Overall Jackpot, a Blue Marlin category and the heaviest meat fish overall. 

Surface and Undercurrents: Influences from Iceland, the Arctic & the Anthropocene is a collaborative group exhibition that explores environmental themes. Ideas for this exhibit were developed during the artists' retreat in Iceland during the summer of 2023. The exhibition features work by North Carolina artists Lisa LeMair, Christina Weisner, Chistopher Proto, Emily Holmes, Wendy Allen, Scott Solter and Ashley Paskov. Surface and Undercurrents: Influences from Iceland, the Arctic & the Anthropocene will be on display in the Courtroom Gallery August 2-31, 2024.

There will be an opening reception on Friday, August 2 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Lisa LeMair, Christina Weisner, Chistopher Proto, Emily Holmes, Wendy Allen, Scott Solter and Ashley Paskov and view their work.

The opening reception is during downtown Manteo's First Friday festivities, and is free and open to the public.

In August the Vault Gallery will feature porcelain pieces by Pamela Lassiter. Pamela's work is inspired by the natural environment of her home on Hatteras Island. The body of work in this exhibition is a reflection of the life and patterns that she sees on the island. The various organic forms and processes develop from studying the oceans movements. Pamela is fascinated by the tide as it ebbs and flows creating dynamic patterns in the sand. These patterns are interpreted through a process of carving and adding coils to wheel thrown and altered or hand built forms.

Sea and Sand will be on display in the Vault Gallery August 2-31, 2024.

​There will be an opening reception on Friday, August 2 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Pamela and view her work.The opening reception is during downtown Manteo's First Friday festivities and is free and open to the public.​ 

Come to the Currituck Maritime Museum for a 30 minute presentation on Currituck Hunting Traditions at the Currituck Maritime Museum. This program is highly recommended for hunting enthusiasts. Admission if free to both the Currituck Maritime Museum and presentation. However, seating is limited to first come, first serve availability with room for about 25 people. After the presentation, enjoy the museum exhibits and static displays. This program repeats weekly on Thursdays from 10:30 am - 11:00 am until Sept 12.

Come to the Currituck Maritime Museum for a 30 minute, in-depth, presentation titled Mystery of Art and Architecture of Whalehead at the Currituck Maritime Museum. This program is highly recommended for art and architecture enthusiasts. Admission is free for both the Currituck Maritime Museum and presentation. However, seating is limited to first come, first serve availability with room for about 25 people. After the presentation, enjoy the museum exhibits and static displays. This program repeats weekly on Thursdays from 10:30 am - 11:00 am until Sept 12.

Come learn about the US Life-saving Service. Hear true and amazing stories of daring shipwreck rescues from the Graveyard of the Atlantic by “America's Forgotten Heroes." Did you know the most highly awarded maritime rescue in US history occurred right here on the Outer Banks, August 16, 1918? Local historian, Keeper James Charlet, will give a 15 minute presentation full of facts at the Hatteras Lighthouse Pavillon. This will be the last set of presentations for the season (3:30 pm and 4:00 pm).

There are some great movies coming to The Pioneer Theater in August. Movie titles, dates, and times are listed below. The perfect activity for a rainy day at the beach. See the event webpage for details and to purchase tickets ahead.

Point Break (2015 version) on July 30, 31, and Aug 1 at 7:30 pm

Los Frikis (2024) on Aug 2 at 8pm, Aug 3 &4 at 7:30 pm

Dirty Dancing (1987) on Aug 2, 3, & 4 at 2 pm and Aug 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm

Frozen (2013) on Aug 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 pm

Cars (2006) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 2 pm

Skyfall (2012) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 7:30 pm

Beauty and the Beast (1991) Aug 24, 25, 27, 28, & 29 at 7:30 pm

Monday, August 12th - Friday, August 16th, head to the waterfront docks of Manteo at Pirate's Cove to take part in one of the biggest offshore fishing tournaments of the year at the annual Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament. This event is free to observers. Participant fees can be found on the event website/registration form ($1000-$5000 depending on the number of participants).

Now celebrating its 41st year, the Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament attracts the best anglers from all across the East Coast to the Outer Banks for a full multiple-day fishing tournament, where landing the big catches can result in some amazing cash prizes. From the Pirate’s Cove Marina, teams of anglers will launch to the Gulf Stream to target marlin, meat fish, and other catches that swarm in the warm offshore waters.

Each day ends with celebrations along the waterfront, and the alluring cash prize. Join in the fun or just swing by the docks in the afternoon to see the day’s impressive tallies, and take part in one of the most impressive fishing tournaments on the Outer Banks.

At the end of the tournament, more than six figures of cash is given to top finishers in a number of categories including the Overall Top Boat, an Overall Jackpot, a Blue Marlin category and the heaviest meat fish overall.