The snap, crackle and pop of fireworks celebrations won’t be the only sound punctuating the beaches over the next few days. There will also be plenty of blues, show tunes, reggae and soul, as music is the highlight of this weekend’s to-do list. A new shop and restaurant have opened, too!
Milton
Terry Barber
What: A countertenor, Barber will perform the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets are $25–$35.
When: Saturday, July 1, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Where: Milton Theatre
Forlorn Stranger
What: Based in Nashville, this songwriter quintet draws inspiration from American roots music. Tickets are $15–$25.
When: Sunday, July 2, 8 p.m.
Where: Milton Theatre
Lewes
Lewes Historical Society Museum Shop
What: Last year, the society’s gift shop moved from the Ryves Holt House on Second Street to the red brick Zwaanendael Club on Savannah Road. Here you’ll find Lewes-themed products, books and apparel, plus locally sourced art, food and crafts.
When: Summer hours are seven days a week, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Zwaanendael Club
Human Connection
What: This band plays original music and covers for a mix of jam, rock, reggae, pop and funk.
When: Friday, June 30, 9 p.m.
Where: Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
Nothin But Trouble
What: The members of the blues-driven Nothin But Trouble sing and write their own music.
When: Friday, June 30, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bethany Blues
“True Conviction”
What: The movie, presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, tells the story of three exonerated men who dedicate their lives to freeing other innocent people in jail. Tickets are $8 for RBFS members and $10 for non-members.
When: Monday, July 3, 4 p.m.
Where: Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater
Rehoboth Beach
G Cask & Kitchen
What: The new restaurant just opened in Lula Brazil’s former location. It has a sleek look and a menu featuring American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. Enjoy al fresco dining on the patio and dancing after the dinner hour.
When: Dinner is served from 5:30–9:30 p.m. On Thursday through Sunday, a DJ plays until 1 a.m. Brunch is served from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Where: 234 Rehoboth Ave.
BJ Barham with Charley Crockett
What: Barham, best known as the front man for American Aquarium, is flying solo for this performance. Charley Crockett opens. There’s no cover fee.
When: Saturday, July 1, 10 p.m.
Where: Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
“Legally Blond: The Musical”
What: The award-winning musical is one of Clear Space Theatre Company’s summer productions. Tickets are $17–$32.
When: Fridays, June 30–Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Clear Space Theatre Company
Dewey Beach
G. Love
What: Stake out your spot early, because G. Love packs them in with a sound dubbed “trashcan blues.”
When: Thursday, June 29, 10 p.m.
Where: The Starboard
19th Street Band and Kristen & the Noise
What: The high-energy 19th Street Band, which includes a fiddler, plays sweet but simple rock ‘n’ roll. Come back after dinner to see Dewey Beach favorite Kristen & the Noise.
When: Sunday, July 2. The 19th Street Band plays from 2–5:30 p.m.; Kristen & the Noise comes on at 10 p.m.
Where: The Starboard
Fuel with The Mayan Factor
What: Fuel is a rock band with a number of hit songs under its belt, including “Shimmer” and “Bad Day.” Tickets are $25.
When: Wednesday, July 4, 9 p.m.
Where: Bottle & Cork
Bethany Beach
287th Delaware National Guard
What: Organized in 1921, the band first served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. More recent incarnations have traveled to Bolivia and Germany.
When: Friday, June 30, 7:30–9 p.m.
Where: Bethany Beach Bandstand
Fenwick Island
Jay Leno
What: The comedian and former “Tonight Show” host visits Sussex County. Tickets are $55–$100, but some levels are sold out.
When: Friday, June 30, 7 p.m.
Where: The Freeman Stage at Bayside
