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Events for Monday, April 20, 2026

Science on the Sound

Location: Pioneer Theater 109 Budleigh St Manteo, NC 27954
Starts: 5:30pm
Ends: 8pm

FREE Screening of PBS's "Changing the Menu"

Part of Coastal Studies Institute's Science on the Sound Lecture Series and in celebration of Earth Week, you're invited to a FREE screening of Episode 3 of PBS's "Hope in the Water" docuseries. "Changing the Menu" explores creative approaches to diversifying our seafood diets and how that change is impacting menus worldwide. The pre-party begins at 5:30pm, featuring food from Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café, drinks available for purchase and educational info from community partners. The screening begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion and cookbook giveaway. This event is FREE to attend but registration is required.
5:30-6:30pm | Pre-Party in Pioneer Courtyard 6:30-7:30pm | Screening 7:30-8:00pm | Q&A w/ Sara Mirabilio (NC Sea Grant), Mac Buben (Chef/Owner, Sea Chef Dockside Kitchen), Evan Ferguson (CHSS), Jake Griffin (Commercial Fisherman)