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 the arrival of Flagship, a traveling monument exploring the stories of labor and migration that have shaped South Jersey.

Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening on the waterfront featuring fresh local oysters, food and drinks, live jazz and R&B, and the opportunity to experience this unique mobile monument right here in Port Norris.

Live Music

Enjoy live jazz and R&B from the Eddie Jordan Trio throughout the evening.

Experience Flagship with Artist Immanuel Oni

This October, 2nd Friday welcomes Flagship and NJMML artist Immanuel Oni to the Bayshore Center at Bivalve.

Created through a year of conversations and programs with communities throughout South Jersey, Flagship is a mobile monument that brings to life stories of labor and migration that have shaped our region’s past and present.

The project highlights the Black migrants who worked in Port Norris’s oyster industry, planting, harvesting, shucking, and processing oysters for commercial markets.

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Flagship during 2nd Friday and learn more about the people, labor, and histories it commemorates.

Flagship Returns Saturday

Can’t make it Friday night or want more time to explore?

Flagship will remain at the Bayshore Center on Saturday, October 10 from 11 AM–4 PM.

Visitors are invited to explore and engage with the mobile monument and meet community stakeholders and members of the

NJMML project team to learn more about how Flagship came together and the histories behind it.

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, and this October brings a special opportunity to experience a traveling public art project centered on stories with deep connections to Port Norris and the local oyster industry.

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

Flagship also on site:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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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