Fun Fair, Ocrafolk Festival and Mustang mornings: Top 10 Outer Banks events this week

Theater: The Lost Colony | June 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8

Venerable symphonic play about first English settlers on Roanoke Island, an Outer Banks institution for more than 80 years. Outdoor, open-air play runs six nights per week until late August. Gates open 7:30 p.m., house opens 8 p.m., curtain drops 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Friday, Saturday features Native-American pre-show at 8 p.m. Backstage tours also available. Tickets $40, $35, $25. Waterside Theater, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, 1409 National Park Drive, Manteo.

www.thelostcolony.org; 252-473-6000

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Street fest: First Friday | June 2

Downtown Manteo’s monthly, family-friendly get together features live music, artisans, open shops and a casual vibe, all within walking distance of the waterfront. Dare Arts Council also opens exhibit of work from queer artists – Outside Straight Lines – in celebration of Pride Month. Reception from 6-8 p.m., where visitors can meet artists. Performance by fire dancer Panda Daniels in courtyard at 8 p.m. Scheduled music includes The Storyweavers at Dare Arts Council building and Tripp Harrison on Old Tom Street. 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo.

www.darearts.org; 252-473-5558

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Festival: Ocrafolk Festival | June 2-4

Weekend-long, family-friendly bash that celebrates all things Ocracoke. Major fundraiser for island’s education and arts communities. Music, artisans, food, crafts, performers, based near Berkley Manor. Musicians include Martin Garrish and Ocracoke Rockers, Marcy Brenner and Lou Castro, Molasses Creek, Josh Goforth, Aaron Caswell, Wyldwood. Scheduled events Friday 2-10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. All-day tickets $45 Friday, $50 Saturday, $35 Sunday. Weekend pass $90. 58 Water Plant Road, Ocracoke.

www.ocracokealive.org; 252-921-0260

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Festival: Dare Days | June 3-4

Two days of family-friendly activities and celebration of the county’s bounty in Manteo. Saturday events in downtown Manteo from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Vendors, artisans, live music, entertainment, expansive kids zone. Dine and shop among many local businesses. Sunday event from 3-5 p.m. at Pea Island Cookhouse on Sir Walter Raleigh St. Gospel concert, praise music from local churches, local sweets and treats, and Pea Island Preservation Society shares some history of area. Free admission.

www.manteonc.gov; 252-473-4101

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Music: Mama’s Black Sheep | June 5, 8

Well-regarded Americana duo parachute in for pair of shows, at Cravings Tap Shack in Duck and Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Pub in Nags Head, sponsored by Dare Arts Council. Ashland Miller (guitar, vocals) and Laura Cerulli (percussion, vocals) have toured since 2008 and perform a broad range of styles – blues, soul, country, pop – featuring cool instrumentation and tight harmonies. Free admission. June 5 at 6 p.m. at Tap Shack, 1209 Duck Road; June 8 at 7-9 p.m. at Waveriders, 3022 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head.

www.mamasblacksheep.com; 252-715-1880 (Waveriders), 252-480-0032 (Cravings)

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Baseball: Outer Banks Scallywags | June 5, 6, 8

College summer baseball returns to Outer Banks. Old Outer Banks Daredevils re-branded as Scallywags and compete in six-team Premier Collegiate League against regional opponents. Wooden bat league, NCAA compliant. Home games at Coy Tillett Field at Manteo HS. Adult general admission $10, kids general admission $8. Gates open 6 p.m., first pitch 7 p.m. 829 Wingina Ave., Manteo.

www.outerbanksdaredevils.com

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Nature: Butterfly Release | June 6, 8

Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout summer, staff at Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo conducts butterfly clinics and releases. First flights, what they eat, lifespans, what plants attract them to gardens. Tickets $25 for program in addition to regular admission fee. Tickets must be purchased online seven days in advance. Limit 40 guests per session. Tuesdays 1-1:45 p.m., Thursdays 10-10:45 a.m. and 1-1:45 p.m. 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo.

www.elizabethangardens.org/events; 252-473-3234

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Horses: Mustang Mornings | June 7

Corolla Wild Horse Fund opens gates to public on Wednesdays at its farm in Grandy on the mainland, where staff cares for rescued horses from Corolla herd. Included is free movie screening of documentary about horses and life on the island, and interaction with staff, horses. $10 donation suggested. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday. Betsy Dowdy Equine Center, 102 Young Rider Lane, Grandy.

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www.corollawildhorses.com/mustangmornings/; 252-453-8002

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History: Breeches Buoy Drill | June 8

Staff at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station in Rodanthe re-enact traditional, land-based ocean rescues that routinely occurred from late 18th to mid-20th century, every Thursday until Labor Day. Visitors learn about Lyle Guns and shot lines and hawsers and breeches buoys, as well as bravery and training of surfmen. Museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Buoy drill Thursdays at 2 p.m. Tickets $8 gen admission, $7 seniors, $6 youth. Free re-admission for one week. 23645 NC Hwy 12, Rodanthe.

www.chicamacomico.org; 252-987-1552

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Carnival: Southside Fun Fair | June 8-11

Four-day, old school-style carnival with rides, games, vendors, food at Soundside Events Site in Nags Head. 5-11 p.m. each day. Free admission, but rides, food cost. Ride tickets $1 each, rides require certain number of tickets. All-you-can-ride single-day wristbands $30. Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Partnership of Dare County. Soundside Event Site, 6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head.