Mid-November on your Peninsula means free concerts under the Paradise Park lights, a Saturday morning spent giving back on High Island, and one of the most fun Wednesday nights of the season at the Eagles. Here’s your week on Bolivar, Thursday November 12 through Wednesday November 18.
We live here, and this is the week we’d plan ourselves — the concerts we’d walk to, the workday we’d sign up for, and the Wednesday night we wouldn’t miss. — Beth, Mark & Liz, Crystal Beach One10 Realty Group
Working boats are part of the week’s rhythm out here. (Photo: Beth Terminella)
Live Music This Weekend
Friday, Nov 13
- Justin Ross & Deadwood Revival (ft. Dayne Ledford) — Camp Margaritaville, 7:30 PM, gates open 6:00 PM (FREE)
- Mitchell Austin — Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
Saturday, Nov 14
- Payton Howie (ft. Elle Townsley) — Camp Margaritaville, 7:30 PM, gates open 6:00 PM (FREE)
Your Saturday Morning: High Island Sanctuary Workday
Saturday, Nov 14, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM — Roll up your sleeves with Houston Audubon (Birds Houston) at the High Island Sanctuary Workday, 2089 5th St, High Island. Volunteers help with trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, native plantings, and boardwalk repair across the High Island sanctuaries — and the volunteer lunch crew feeds you when the work wraps. Register ahead on the Houston Audubon site.
Morning on the Bolivar shore. (Photo: Beth Terminella)
Also Sunday: the Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse Krewe holds its King & Queen Brunch on Sunday, Nov 15, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp (2275 TX-87, Port Bolivar). Tickets are $25 — RSVP on the Krewe’s Facebook page and pay by cash or check at the brunch — and include brunch favorites with Mimosas and Bloody Marys — followed by the Royal Reveal, when the next King & Queen are crowned. Mardi Gras attire encouraged, and everyone’s invited.
Wednesday Night Is the Big One: Style Show at the Eagles
Wednesday, Nov 18 — The Salty Mermaid Charity Style Show takes over the Eagles in Crystal Beach, 7:00–8:30 PM. Shauna Williams and 25 community models walk the runway; tickets are $30 and include two drinks and food, and proceeds support local student scholarships. Get tickets at The Salty Mermaid (2501 Hwy 87). The same evening, Bourbon & Cigar Night runs 6:30–8:30 PM — a separate $30 ticket (also at The Salty Mermaid) with snacks, a bourbon flight, a complimentary cocktail, and cigars, with limited seating. Two good causes, one Wednesday night.
All Week at The Gulf Range
- Thursday, Nov 12 — Poker Keno, 6:00 PM
- Saturday, Nov 14 — Barbara Hickey & The Daybreakers, 7:00 PM
- Monday, Nov 16 — Monday Night Putt Putt, 6:00 PM ($3 entry)
- Tuesday & Wednesday — BOGO Pizza, plus the November special: buy any 2 large pizzas, get a small 1-topping pizza FREE (Tue & Wed, noon–9:00 PM, in person)
And Thursday at Jose’s Cantina in Port Bolivar: all-you-can-eat oysters starting at 4:00 PM.
Your Standing Favorites
- Thursday — Karaoke on the Paradise Park stage at Camp Margaritaville (6:00–8:00 PM) • Pickers Circle at Hardheads (7:00 PM) • Trivia Night with Sammy at Stingaree
- Friday — Karaoke at JayLa’s
- Sunday — NFL Sunday at Stingaree
- Monday — Pickers Circle at JayLa’s (7:00–10:00 PM) • Eagles Trivia (7:00 PM)
- Wednesday — Singo Bingo at Camp Margaritaville (6:00–8:00 PM) • Steak Night at Stingaree ($21.95)
Season of Giving: The Christmas Bike Drive Is Rolling
Bolivar Peninsula Charities’ Christmas Bike Drive is underway — a 25-plus-year Peninsula tradition putting shiny new bikes and helmets under local kids’ Christmas trees. You can drop off a new bike or helmet at drop-off spots all over the Peninsula, or mail a check instead. Every dollar raised goes directly to purchasing bikes, and contributions are tax-deductible: checks to Bolivar Peninsula Charities, PO Box 2002, Crystal Beach, TX 77650.
Looking Ahead — Save Your Dates
- Friday, Nov 20 — Community Blood Drive at Bay Vue Methodist Church (1411 Hwy 87), 12:00–4:30 PM, co-sponsored by the Eagles • Pink Friday holiday shopping at The Salty Mermaid, from 9:00 AM • Dylan Rhys Band (ft. Colton Ryan) at Camp Margaritaville, 7:30 PM
- Saturday, Nov 21 — Beyond the Yellow Brick Road: The Elton John Experience at Camp Margaritaville, 7:45 PM
- Monday, Nov 23 — Deadline to phone in Thanksgiving to-go feast orders at Camp Margaritaville (Thanksgiving Day dine-in at Fins runs 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; reservations recommended)
- Thursday, Dec 3 — Christmas on the Hill in High Island: community parade at 5:30 PM and Literacy Night at 6:30 PM
- Saturday, Dec 12 — Crystaland Parade
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Keep exploring: last week’s edition (Nov 5–11) · the latest Bolivar Peninsula market numbers
Every week lives in one place: What’s Happening on Bolivar Peninsula
However you spend it, make it yours. And if your week includes dreaming about a place of your own down here, contact our team — Beth Terminella, Mark DeSantis, or Liz Primeaux at (214) 801-9801. We’ll see you on the beach.

