Crystal Coast Vibes August 29-September 4

Friday, August 29

• Mayhem at the Masquerade at The White Rabbit Cafe, Morehead City
  A murder mystery with a five-course Italian tasting menu.
  6:30-10 pm | $98

• Bonehenge Public Tours at Bonehenge Whale Center, Beaufort
  A walking tour of Bonehenge Whale Center, led by Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster and Associate Museum Curator Christine Brin.
  10-11 am | Free, 13 and older.

• Lizzie the Musical at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  A gothic punk-rock musical about the life and trial of Lizzie Borden.
  7:30 pm | $19-$29

Saturday, August 30

• Bryan Sanders Magic at Elysian Performing Arts Center, Morehead City
  An evening of magic and Comedy.
  7:30 pm | $27.50

• Improv Comedy Night w/ Walk-In Bathtub at Carteret Community Theatre, Atlantic Beach
  Experience New Bern’s premier improv comedy troupe.
  7-10 pm | $20

• Islander Carteret Clash at Carteret County Speedway, Peletier
  Smart Modifieds, Carolina Crate Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Legends & Bombers in a night of heated racing action!
  6-10 pm | Ticket prices vary

• Peach Cobbler Factory at The Market at The Cedar Point
  Bring the family for a sweet afternoon with The Peach Cobbler Factory at The Market at Cedar Point!
  9 am-5 pm | Treat prices vary

• Lizzie the Musical at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.

  A gothic punk-rock musical about the life and trial of Lizzie Borden.
  7:30 pm | $19-$29

Sunday, August 31

• Swanfest at Harry C. Pugliese Pavilion, Swansboro.
  This week: Henry Bitzer.
  6:30-8 pm | Free

• Faux Stained Glass Resin Window Peepers at Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue
  A resin crafting workshop where you'll create your very own Window Peeper.
  2-5 pm | $49

• Lizzie the Musical at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  A gothic punk-rock musical about the life and trial of Lizzie Borden.
  2 pm | $19-$29

Monday, September 1

• Bird Hike at Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach.
  Take a leisurely hike with a knowledgeable ranger and learn about the birds native to the area.
  9-10 am | Free

• Fishing with a Cop at River Bend Town Hall, New Bern.
  Fish along with your local police officers. Includes a tournament for kids 15 and under. Complimentary snacks and fishing tackle.
  7:30 am-1 pm | Free

Tuesday, September 2

• Salty Jade Shark Tooth Necklace Workshop at Thirsty Surfer, Emerald Isle.
  Learn to make a shark tooth necklace! Includes choice of silver or gold chain, silver or gold wire, shark tooth found from our coastline, beads to accessorize.
  6 pm | $51.25

Wednesday, September 3

• Exploring Coastal Habitats on the Rachel Carson Reserve - North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort
  A guided hike will take you through the different habitats and the sandy, muddy, and wet terrain found on Town Marsh and Bird Shoal.
  9 am-12:30 pm | $22-$25, Ages 12+

Thursday, September 4

• Diamondback Terrapins: Uncovering Their History and Shell-ebrating Their Future - North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort
  Learn about Diamondback terrapins, a unique and striking marsh turtle.
  11 am-Noon | Free

• Pour it Forward: Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter at Nacho Brewery, Morehead Cityisas we teaming up with the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter for an evening of cold brews, furry (and feathered!) friends, and community giving.
  4-7 pm | Donations encouraged. Food and drink $

• Rock the Deck Series - Tapping the Admiral Bar, Beaufort.
  Featuring Bobby Webb.
  5-8 pm | No admission charge

Recurring Events

• Children's Art Show @ Harkers Island Visitors Center, Harkers Island. Artwork from schools all across the United States is on display. | Daily 9 am-6 pm through Novenmber 1st. | Free

• Beach Yoga Every Day - Western Beach Access, Emerald Isle | Daily 8 am | Donation

• Roosevelt Natural Area Paddle Trip - NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores | Mondays and Wednesdays 9-11 am | $ | Explore tidal flats and quiet backwaters with an aquarium educator as you learn about the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment

• Yoga in the Green Room & Garden - Carolina Home & Garden, Newport | Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm | $ | Relax and flow with yoga in the beautiful gardens.

• Trivia Tuesday - The Emerald Club, Emerald Isle | Tuesdays 7:30-9:15 pm

• Free Admission Wednesday - Grace Adventure Park / Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 2-6 pm Wednesdays | Free

• Small Arms Demo at Fort Macon State Park- Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach | Wednesdays 10:30-11 am | Free | Small Arms history and demonstrations.

• It's All Write - Western Carteret Library, Cape Carteret | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 4-5:30 pm | 18+ | Writer’s Group / Workshop.

• Fishing Fanatics - NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores | Wednesdays 6-8 pm | children 5-12 yrs with an adult | $

• Booze Farm Bingo - Bogue Sound Distillery, Bogue | Wednesdays
  6-10 pm | 21+ only

• Musical Bingo - The Trading Post, Emerald Isle | Wednesdays 7-9 pm

• Boot & Brews Line Dancing - Dancing Baristas Cafe, Beaufort | Thursdays

• Thursday Night Flights - MF Chappell Wine Merchant, Atlantic Beach | Thursdays 5-6:30 pm | $ | Wine Tasting.

• Almost Live Concert Karaoke - Bogue Sound Distillery, Bogue | Thursdays 7-11 pm

• Stand-Up Paddle Boarding - NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores | Fridays
  9-11 am | $

• Bingo Beats Saturdays - Billfish Coastal Grill & Bar, Indian Beach. Music Bingo! | Saturdays | 7-9 pm

• Karaoke Night - Tackle Box Tavern, Atlantic Beach | Saturdays 9:30 pm -
  2 am

• Lil Story Time - The Periwinkle, Beaufort | Saturdays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | Free

• Olde Beaufort Farmers Market - Beaufort. | Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm

• Saturday Farmer’s Market - The Market at Cedar Point | Saturdays
  10 am - 2 pm

• Something About Color - Art Council of Carteret County, Morehead City. An exhibition exploring how artists use color to evoke emotions, convey meaning, and challenge perceptions. | 11 am-5 pm daily through September 20 | Free to view

Friday, August 29

• The Alter Ratz @ The Boro | Swansboro | 8-11 pm weather permitting

• Tommy Duzan @ Willy-Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm

• Big Sam @ Flippers | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

• Songs from the Road Band @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Stephen Poole @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• East Coast Jam Live plus No Rules at Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue |
  6-11 pm

• 4Everall Live @ Carolina Home & Garden | Newport | 6-8 pm

• Roy Stewart @ Promise Land Market | Morehead City | 8-10 pm

• The Green Room @ Thirsty Surfer | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

• Dakota Blue @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

• Thomas Road Live @ 34 North | Cedar Point | 9 pm-Midnight

• Thorn @ King Mackerels | Morehead City | 9:30 pm-Midnight

• Will Snider Trio @ Mug Shot | Morehead City | 2:30-4 pm

• Barry Charlton @ Floyd’s 1921 | Morehead City | 7-10 pm

• Justin Castellano @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 9 pm-Midnight

• Phil Routszong @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm

Saturday, August 30

• Gary Dudley and The Maxxtones @ Homer’s Point Marina & Pub |
  Salter Path | 8-11 pm

• Oc3ans Band Live @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

• Bonefish @ Promise Land Market | Morehead City | 7:30-10:30 pm

• Thomas Road Live @ 34 North | Cedar Point | 9 pm-Midnight

• NRPryme Live @ Carolina Home & Garden | Newport } 6-9 pm

• The Nasty Habits @ Tipsy Turtle Tavern | Atlantic Beach | 8-11 pm

• The RV Roadshow @ The Growler Bar | Emerald Isle | 7-10 pm

• Barry Charlton @ Southern Salt | Morehead City | Noon-3 pm

• Juice @ Floyd’s 1921 | Morehead City | 6-9 pm

• Knok Knok @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• Monika Jaymes @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 5:30-8:30 pm

• Patrick Smith @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 9 pm-Midnight

• The Gas Money Band @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 6-9 pm

• Wes Rider @ The Royal James Cafe | Beaufort | 7-10 pm

• The Contra Band @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm

• The Wannabees @ Blackbeard’s Triple Play | New Bern | 7:30-11 pm

• Jimmy Parker @ The Flying Fox | New Bern | 8-11 pm

Sunday, August 31

• Ed Prophet @ By The Bridge | Swansboro | 1-4 pm

• The Phoebees @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 5:30-8:30 pm

• Harry Potter Night — Spooky Season Kickoff | Pinky’s Pub | New Bern | 10:30 pm

• Hank Barbee @ Tapping the Admiral Bar | Beaufort | 2-5 pm

• The Mighty Saints of Soul Live @ Memories Beach & Shag Club | Atlantic Beach | 8 pm-Midnight

• Barry Charlton @ Southern Salt | Morehead City | Noon-3 pm

• Bob Laverty Band @ The Dock House | Beaufort | 7-10 pm

• Rollin' Woods Live @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

• Piano Brunch withHans Werner @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 11 am-2 pm

• Jacqueline Farrell @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 6:30-8:30 pm

Monday, September 1

• Big Jim Kohler and Friends @ Blackbeard’s Triple Play | New Bern | 7-10 pm

• Brian Felton @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 5:30-8:30 pm

Thursday, September 4

• Brian Felton @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• Jimmie Parker @ Caribsea Restaurant | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Brian Mayer @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Wally Peterson @ The Flying Fox | New Bern | 8-11 pm

• Dinner & Piano with Dale Moore @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 5:30-8:30 pm

Some venues listed here might have a cover charge.