Fishing, hang gliding, music and more: Top 10 events on the Outer Banks in May

Car expo: Outer Banks Rod and Custom Festival | May 5-6

Gearheads’ and auto enthusiasts’ paradise. Custom, vintage hot rods, show and performance car displays. Main showcase area at Soundside Events Site in Nags Head, secondary at Gift Garden and American Classics Garage shops in Kill Devil Hills. Live music, food and vendor tents. Free to public. May 4 showcase for early arrivals 4-7 p.m. at Soundside site. May 5, 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Scheduled activities include Poker Run, Scavenger Hunt, Beach Road Cruise, Mystery Cruise. 6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head.

www.obxrodandcustomfestival.com; 252-305-5789

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Art: Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show | May 7-27

Twenty-sixth annual art show in honor of local art patron and one of Dare Arts founders. Works in multiple media judged. Ceramicist Ashley Paskov from Columbia, North Carolina, will judge. Show opening May 7 from 2-4 p.m. in Courtroom Gallery. Entries may be viewed during regular DAC hours Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo.

www.darearts.org; 252-473-5558

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Music: James Hill | May 7

Honest-to-goodness ukulele virtuoso swings through for performance at St. Andrews By the Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head. British Columbia native plays multiple genres on the humble instrument and is renowned teacher, as well. Handful of well-regarded albums, collaborations with numerous musicians. For sample, check out www.jameshillmusic.com. Part of Bryan Cultural Series. Tickets $15. 4 p.m. show. 4212 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head.

www.bryanculturalseries.org; 252-564-7927

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Fishing: Hatteras Village Offshore Open | May 9-13

Opening event of NC Billfish Series. Tournament proceeds support Hatteras Village Civic Association, which provides college scholarships and contributes to local charitable causes. Cash prizes, trophies, plaques awarded for multiple levels: billfish; tuna, dolphin, wahoo; blue marlin. In-person registration May 9 at HV Civic Center starting 5 p.m. Fishing May 10-13 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Weigh-ins 3-7 p.m. Dinner and social hour each evening. Dinner and awards ceremony May 13 starting 6 p.m., at HV Civic Center. 56658 NC Hwy 12, Hatteras.

www.hvoo.org

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Music: Check Your Head | May 12

Beastie Boys tribute group takes you to Paul’s Boutique and beyond at the Outer Banks Brewing Station. Josh Phillips, Eli Cramer and Philo Reitzel faithfully recreate the raps and rhymes and sonic stew of Mike D, MCA and Ad-Rock. Age 21 and older. Tickets $20 advance, $25 day of show. Doors open 9 p.m. 600 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills.

www.obbrewing.com; 252-449-2739

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Kids: KidsFest | May 12

Free event for young children at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. Children and Youth Partnership for Dare County invite kids, parents, grandparents, child-care programs for morning of music, games, art, crafts, exploration and play activities. BYO picnic lunches, snacks permitted. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1 Festival Park Road, Manteo.

www.darekids.org; 252-441-0614

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Commemoration: British Cemetery Ceremony | May 12

Annual Ocracoke ceremony honoring British sailors killed when German submarine sank their ship, HMT Bedfordshire, off N.C. coast on May 11, 1942. Representatives from British Royal Navy and Royal Canadian Navy, as well as U.S. Coast Guard, attend. Ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by light lunch at Ocracoke Community Center. Commemoration also includes presentation by historian, filmmaker Kevin Duffus about Ocracoke’s role during WW2 at Community Center at 7 p.m. British Cemetery Road. Community Center 999 Irvin Garrish Road.

www.ocracokepreservationsociety.org; 252-928-7375

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Art: Artrageous Kids Art Festival | May 13

Family-friendly event that gives kids opportunity to be creative, try their hands at art at Dowdy Park in Nags Head. Live music, dance performances, artisan market, food vendors. Also a Young Artists Village for artists 17-and-under to sell their handmade goods. Free to public. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 3005 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head.

www.darearts.org/artrageous; 252-473-5558

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Flight: Hang Gliding Spectacular | May 18-21

Nation’s oldest hang-gliding competition enters 51st year. Dozens of pilots expected (approximately 100 attended last year) for event based at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head and Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg. Registration for pilots from $50 to $100. Free for spectators. Displays, equipment available. Numerous activities, retro glider display, video and photo exhibit. Thursday 9 a.m.-until in Jarvisburg, Friday Noon-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Jockey’s Ridge. 6957 Caratoke Hwy, Jarvisburg; 302 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head.

www.kittyhawk.com/event; 252-441-2426

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Music, community: Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest | May 20

Family-friendly event combining music, skateboarding, roller skating, BMX demonstrations at Soundside Events Site in Nags Head. Musical acts on two stages include The Resilient, Carolina Sweaters, The Ramble, Live Nude Surfers, OBX Shredders, Sebi Music featuring Puerto Rican Reggaton artists and DJs. Tickets $20, veterans and military $10, students and kids $10, under age 5 free. 1:30-8 p.m. 6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head.