Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Coastal Delaware? From ghost tours and comedy shows to live music and local small festivals, there's a full lineup of exciting events happening this weekend from May 30th to June 1st!
Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
Almost Queen's impressive tribute to Queen is nothing short of breathtaking.
The band's authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave music fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience.
Fans often travel long distances just to experience their carefully curated setlist featuring Queen's best-loved songs, like “Somebody to Love,” “Don't Stop Me Now,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” and “Radio Ga Ga.”
- Date: Friday, May 30th
- Time: Starts at 7pm
- Location: 31806 Lakeview Drive, Selbyville
- Cost: Tickets range from $29-$39 plus fees
Comedy with Robert Mac
Have a fun night at the Dickens Parlour Theater with Robert Mac, the thinking-person’s non-thinking person.
He was the grand prize winner of Comedy Central's Laugh Riots, has been on NBC's Last Comic Standing, and has not one, not three, but TWO Dry Bar Comedy specials.
His act is clean, clever, and campy!
- Date: Friday, May 30th
- Time: Starts at 9pm (Doors open 8:45pm)
- Location: 31810 Good Earth Lane, Ocean View
- Cost: $25
First State Stampede
Get ready for an action-packed rodeo as talented cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, barrel racing, roping, and more.
This high-energy show promises thrilling moments and crowd-pleasing excitement for all ages.
It’s the perfect chance to gather your crew, throw on some boots, and enjoy a wild night of Western fun!
- Date: Friday, May 30th
- Time: Starts at 7pm (Doors open 5:30pm)
- Location: 18500 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington
- Cost: $35
French Movie Club
Join this movie club for a conversation on a French movie. This month's meeting discussion is on a film, The Crime is Mine/Mon Crime (2023).
Paris, France, 1935, and a young actress has just been acquitted of murdering a famous French Producer. However, this is where the story just begins. Is she really innocent?, or has she gotten away with Murder?
- Date: Friday, May 30th
- Time: From 10:30am to 12pm
- Location: Lewes Public Library
Pots of Possibilities – Container Garden Creativity
In this special class, you will learn how to select the right plants for your pot, design tips, and proper planting techniques.
The plants are from the Inland Bays Garden Center diverse inventory.
Note: Pots should be a minimum of 12" inside diameter and must have a drainage hole.
- Date: Friday, May 30th
- Time: From 10am to 12pm
- Location: 38320 Muddy Neck Road, Frankford
- Cost: $20
The Firewater Tent Revival with Captain Blue's Grass Band
Get ready to dance with Firewater Tent Revival, a high-energy band from Atlantic Beach, Florida, known for their unique blend of psychedelic bluegrass, rock, funk, and roots music.
Formed in 2010 from the ashes of a punk band, their unpredictable, genre-blending shows have become a hit across the Southeast.
With a mix of Americana covers and original tunes, their performances promise a rowdy, feel-good time you won’t want to miss.
- Date: Friday, May 30th
- Time: From 7 to 9:30pm
- Location: 18388 Coastal Highway, Lewes
- Cost: From $40 to $25
West Side Creative Market
All summer long, enjoy a vibrant mix of art, food, and music with weekly events running from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Fridays feature over 20 local artist vendors, live music, and food trucks, it’s a perfect way to experience local culture!
- Dates: Every Friday
- Time: From 5 to 9pm
- Location: 37401 Malloy Street, Rehoboth Beach
Broadway Now!
“Broadway Now” showcases the talent of young performers as they bring to life hit musicals from 2000 to today.
From Hamilton and Wicked to Six and Mamma Mia!, the show features songs, dances, and scenes from Broadway’s biggest contemporary productions.
It’s a high-energy, family-friendly celebration of modern musical theater you won’t want to miss.
- Date: Friday, May 30th
- Time: Starts at 7pm (Doors open 6pm)
- Location: Milton Theatre
- Cost: From $13 to $15
Cruisin' Together in Fenwick
The Town of Fenwick Island will host a relaxed, 45-minute bike ride through their quaint beach town along the beach and bayside streets with a special stop at Pollinator Park. Coffee and breakfast treats provided back at Town Hall for more conversation and to see the exciting plans our local businesses and town are rolling out this summer.
Whether you ride a bike or not, go and see what’s happening around town!
- Date: Saturday, May 31st
- Time: From 9 to 11am
- Meeting Location: Fenwick Island Town Hall
RehoBREW Festival
The Cambria and Shore Craft Beer will host the much-anticipated, but brand new RehoBREW Festival!
Enjoy a day filled with fun, flavor, and unforgettable memories while indulging in unlimited tastings of the Eastern Shore's finest craft beers & beverages.
- Date: Saturday, May 31st
- Time: From 12:30 to 4:30pm
- Location: 17222 Hood Rd, Rehoboth Beach
- Cost: $40
GHOSTED Celeste Walker
Also at the Dickens Parlour Theater, there is GHOSTED, a “mostly true” story, written and performed by solo actor, Celeste Walker.
This is about a mature woman’s reconciliation with past ghosts, reclaiming an authentic self, and finding empowerment through resiliency.
- Date: Friday, May 30th
- Time: Starts at 7pm (Doors open 6:30pm)
- Location: 31810 Good Earth Lane, Ocean View
- Cost: $38
Music at Bethany Brewing
Bethany Brewing Company offers a fresh and wide variety of craft beers made on site that can be enjoyed in a comfortable indoor and outdoor setting.
This weekend, you can enjoy live music performances from Jack Sky and Steve Sottung.
- Dates: Friday and Saturday, May 30th and 31st
- Time: From 6:30 to 9:30pm
- Location: 38450 Hickman Road, Ocean View
Bethany Beach Farmers’ Market
The 2025 BBFM season is starting. They have all kinds of vegetables, blueberries and peaches, cantaloupes, watermelons, crab, oysters, breads, mushrooms, pork, beef, specialty salts, lavender products, flowers, honey and yummy treats made with honey, a Certified Organic vendor, and more!
It’s a fun place to shop with friendly volunteers who will help you find what you need to prepare fresh, healthy, and delicious meals or snacks.
- Date: Every Sunday, from June 1st to August 31st
- Time: From 8am to 12pm
- Location: Corner of Garfield Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethany Beach
Flip Flop Basket Class
Looking for a fun and practical way to learn machine sewing? Join this beginner-friendly Flip Flop Basket class!
In this hands-on session, students will learn the basics of using a sewing machine, including threading, and stitching techniques.
A great introduction to machine sewing, providing step-by-step guidance as you create a sturdy and stylish fabric basket.
- Date: Saturday, May 31st
- Time: From 10am to 1pm
- Location: 117 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View
- Cost: $45
Completely Unchained: Van Halen Tribute
Completely Unchained brings the ultimate Van Halen experience to the stage with an electrifying tribute that captures the energy, sound, and spirit of the legendary band.
Performing iconic hits like “Panama” and “Jump,” this family-friendly show is a must-see for rock fans of all ages.
The band even features Troy Luccketta of Tesla on drums, adding an extra dose of rock star power to the performance.
- Date: Saturday, May 31st
- Time: Starts at 7:30pm (Doors open 6:30pm)
- Location: Milton Theatre
- Cost: From $37 to $46
Rehoboth Beach Margarita Crawl
The annual Margarita Crawl is back, offering a fun afternoon of margarita tasting at 25 participating downtown restaurants!
By purchasing the ticket, guests can sip their way through town while enjoying the lively atmosphere and local flavors.
Tickets are available through the RBMS office or by calling 302-227-2772.
- Date: Saturday, May 31st
- Time: From 12 to 4pm
- Location: Rehoboth Main Street
- Cost: $25
Friends of Prime Hook Events
The Friends of Prime Hook is offering 3 special events this weekend:
Wandering Refuge Ambassador program
Look for John Knapp on either Dike or Boardwalk Trails to help with bird identification, refuge information, instruction, and more, weather permitting.
- Date: Saturday, May 31st
- Time: From 11am to 1pm
Know Your Binoculars & Basic Birding Tips (Registration is required)
If you’re thinking of upgrading or buying your first pair of binoculars for birdwatching, this program is for you. They’ll have a variety of pairs to try that demonstrate the differences, and you can bring your present binoculars for a review as well. The second part of this program will provide you with some basic birding tips on how to identify what you’re seeing with your new binoculars.
- Date: Saturday, May 31st
- Time: From 2:30 to 4pm
Bat Walk with Julie
Join Julie Walls for a short sunset walk along Turkle Pond Road to watch Eastern Red Bats emerge from the woods and swoop through the trees looking for moths. She will share information about Delaware bats and their behavior on the short walk along the road to observe the bats in flight.
- Date: Saturday, May 31st
- Time: From 8 to 9pm
Check out the Friends of Prime Hook website for more information and details!
Summer Exercise Classes
The Town of Bethany Beach offers a variety of classes during summer, check them out:
Sunrise Yoga
You will be guided through yoga poses that promote flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. These sessions provide a rejuvenating, peaceful, and grounding yoga practice while enjoying the beautiful sunrise over the ocean.
Sunset Yoga & Sound Healing
Held around the full moon & new moon, you will be guided through Moon Salutations & gentle, therapeutic yoga poses led by Tracy Southard.
The class ends with a relaxing & rejuvenating sound healing with Himalayan metal bowls & other sound healing instruments.
Ocean Vayu Yoga
Move with intention as you stretch and strengthen your body, breathe deeply, and enjoy the calming atmosphere of the ocean.
Whether you're new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, this class offers a welcoming space to reconnect with yourself in nature.
Bootcamp on the Beach
This class is for men, women, boys and girls, 12 and up, all fitness levels.
The workout allows participants to challenge themselves and work as a fitness team while doing a combination of body weight training, calisthenics, speed and agility training, core training, functional strength training, and flexibility work.
H.I.I.T. (in the Park)
The instructor, Jessica Buckley, is certified in multiple group exercise classes and uses an approach that brings happiness, movement, and positivity for the overall wellness of every person.
Her High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) incorporates stations, tabata, and coordinated group instruction for body weight strength training and cardiovascular fitness.
Pilates on the Beach
Participants overlook the ocean while they build a stronger body, develop long lean muscles, increase core strength, and improve overall health and well-being.
The class also offers benefits for golfers, chronic pain and illness, osteoporosis, and prenatal/postnatal conditions.
Check out the Town of Bethany Beach website for more information and details!
Bruce Katz Band with The Fitzkee Brothers
Join legendary keyboardist Bruce Katz for an unforgettable performance that blends blues, jazz, and improvisational rock into his signature sound.
With a career spanning decades, Katz has played with icons like Gregg Allman, John Hammond, and Ronnie Earl, earning multiple Blues Music Award nominations and acclaim worldwide.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this virtuoso live, as he brings his dynamic energy and deep-rooted passion for American roots music to the stage.
- Date: Sunday, June 1st
- Time: From 7 to 9:30pm
- Location: 18388 Coastal Highway, Lewes
- Cost: From $25 to $45
Songwriter Showcase
In this weekend-long event, you’ll be able to discover amazing regional songwriters.
And not only that, but they will perform and share the stories behind their songs lyrics.
- Dates: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, From May 30th to June 1st
- Time: From 7:30 to 9pm
- Location: Bethany Beach Bandstand
Crush Out Cancer
The 10th Annual Crush Out Cancer event raises funds for Cancer Support Community Delaware through a fun and refreshing way, by donating 50% of crush drink sales.
Proceeds help provide free support programs for individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Both Big Chill Surf Cantina and its sister spot, Big Chill Beach Club, are joining in to support this meaningful cause.
- Dates: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, From May 30th to June 1st
- Locations: Big Chill Surf Cantina and Big Chill Beach Club
Buyer & Cellar
Buyer and Cellar is a one-man comedy hit by Jonathan Tolins, starring audience favorite Christopher Decker at Clear Space Theatre.
The play hilariously imagines a struggling actor hired to work in Barbra Streisand’s private underground mall, leading to a witty and touching exploration of fame and fantasy.
With sharp humor and surprising heart, this offbeat story offers a wildly entertaining look at celebrity culture.
- Dates and Times: All weekend long, Check out the schedule!
- Location: 20 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
- Cost: From $21 to $38
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Lewes is rich with historic happenings, legends, and tall-tales, many of them involving a touch of the otherworldly.
From the founding of Lewes in 1631 and the massacre of its settlement the following year, to the unknown sailors’ cemetery at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, some residents never seem to depart.
This 90-minute walking tour will introduce you to stories of strange happenings in the town of Lewes the Ryves Holt House, and one of the most haunted places in Delaware the Cannonball House.
- Date: Sunday, June 1st
- Time: From 6 to 7:30pm
- Departure Location: 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes
- Cost: $15 (Adults); $5 (Students)
Whether you’re into beer festivals, birdwatching, or hands-on classes, this weekend offers something for everyone. Explore the best of what Coastal Delaware has to offer, and don’t forget to follow our blog to stay up to date on the latest events and happenings around the area!