2nd Friday at Bayshore Center at Bivalve | October

Join us for 2nd Friday at the Bayshore Center at Bivalve on Friday, October 9 from 5–8 PM for another evening of live music, waterfront views, local food, and engaging history along the Delaware Bay.

Bring your friends and family to enjoy a relaxed night on the docks featuring live acoustic music, fresh local oysters, casual food favorites, and a special guest speaker presentation exploring migration, labor, and the stories we preserve.

Live Music

Enjoy live acoustic music throughout the evening from Andy Dimacale, providing the soundtrack for an autumn evening by the bay.

October 2nd Friday Bayshore Guest Speaker

Andy Urban, Oni,

At 6:30 PM, join Andy Urban of ONI for a presentation titled “Monuments to Migration and Labor.”

The presentation will explore themes of migration and labor and the ways these histories are remembered and represented through monuments.

Food & Drinks

You can purchase food and drinks throughout the event. Enjoy fresh oysters from Bivalve Packing Co. and Oyster Cracker Café favorites including fried oysters, fried flounder, chicken fingers, mac and cheese, and more. Local beer from Glasstown Brewing Co. will also be available at A.J.’s Pub, along with a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.

About 2nd Friday Bayshore Center at Bivalve

October 2nd Friday at the Bayshore Center at Bivalve is part of our monthly 2nd Friday series. It is designed to bring the community together through local food, live entertainment, and educational experiences.

Each month offers something a little different, so it’s a great reason to come back throughout the season.

Whether you are a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time, 2nd Fridays are a welcoming and an enjoyable way to experience the Bayshore Center at Bivalve.

Event Details

Friday, October 9th, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Bayshore Center at Bivalve
2800 High Street,
Port Norris, NJ 08349

Admission

• Free to attend
• Food and beverages sold separately

Thank You to Our 2026 2nd Friday Sponsors

Thank you to our 2026 2nd Friday sponsors.

The Bayshore Center at Bivalve is grateful for the businesses and organizations whose support helps make our 2nd Friday events possible.

Their generosity allows us to continue providing free community programming, live music, educational experiences, and family-friendly activities throughout the season.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us at marketing@bayshorecenter.org

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