Crystal Coast Vibes August 8-14

Friday, August 8

• Legally Blonde: The Musical at Elysian Performing Arts Center, Morehead City. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. | 7:30-10 pm | $22

• Author Talk with Joel Hancock “The Education of an Island Boy” at Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort. Joel Hancock, author of “The Education of an Island Boy” shares personal stories and insights from his book, reflecting on life growing up along the North Carolina coast. | 9-10:30 am | Free

Saturday, August 9

• Legally Blonde: The Musical at Elysian Performing Arts Center, Morehead City. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. | 7:30-10 pm | $22

• Barn Quilt Experience at Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue. Design, stain with MinWax Stains and paint your own 2' x 2' or 12” x 12” barn quilt painting. | 6-8 pm | $65

• Book Lover's Day at Olde Beaufort Farmers Market, Beaufort. Celebration of all things literary—Book Lovers’ Day! | 9 am-1 pm | Free

• Mac N Cheese Cook Off at Shotway Brewing Co., Newport. Enter the Mac & Cheese Showdown or be a taster and judge. | 5-8 pm Drop-off by 5 pm, tasting begins at 5:30 | $10 entry fee

• Introduction to Wooden Boat Building at Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, Beaufort. A two-day hands-on class where you explore the art of boat building from start to finish. | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday | $200, $180 for Friends of the Museum

Sunday, August 10

• Swanfest - Harry C. Pugliese Pavilion, Swansboro. This week: The Southern Hellcats. | 6:30-8 pm | Free

• Legally Blonde: The Musical at Elysian Performing Arts Center, Morehead City. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. | 2:30 pm | $22

• Second Sundays Middle Market at The Periwinkle, Beaufort. An easy-going. local market. | 10 am-2 pm | No admission charge

Monday, August 11

• Box Turtle Trek at Hammocks Beach State Part, Swansboro. Learn about NC’s state reptile and go for a short hike to look for them. | 10:30-11:30 am | Free

Tuesday, August 12

• Barn Quilt Workshop at Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort. A workshop where you create your own 24×24-inch barn quilt painting to take home. | 9 am-3:30 pm | $75

• Staghorn Fern DIY at Carolina Home & Garden, Newport. Learn how to mount and care for the unique Staghorn fern, while creating a stunning living display for your home or garden | 6-8 pm | $46.13, $21.53 to add a charcuterie board

• Free Summer Kids Shows - Atlantic Station Cinema, Atlantic Beach. See “Peter Rabbit 2” for free! | 10:30 am | Free admission, concessions $

• Cape Lookout National Seashore Astronomy Night - Cape Lookout National Seashore, Smyrna | 7:30 - 11:00 pm | $ for the Ferry, the event is free | Join a park ranger for a starry night beside the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. The park ranger will give a program about different constellations, stories about using the stars for navigation, and more. Reservations required.

Wednesday, August 13

• Free Summer Kids Shows - Atlantic Station Cinema, Atlantic Beach. See “Peter Rabbit 2” for free! | 10:30 am | Free admission, concessions $

• 18" Wooden Barn Quilt at Wine & Design, Morehead City. Create your own 18×18-inch barn quilt painting. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks. | 7:30-9:30 pm | $60 adults

Thursday, August 14

• "Emerald Fest" with the Justin Casatellano - Western Regional Access, Emerald Isle. Free music at the beach! | 6:30-8 pm | Free

• Free Summer Kids Shows - Emerald Plantation Cinema, Emerald Isle. See “Peter Rabbit 2” for free! | 10:30 am | Free admission, concessions $

• Author Talk & Lunch: “Menhaden” with Joseph W. Smith at History Museum of Carteret County. Morehead City. Marine biologist Joseph W. Smith shares insights from his 32-year career in the menhaden fishery. | Noon-2 pm | $20 general & $15 members

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

Recurring Events

• 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

• Sea Turtle Trek - NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores | 6-8 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays | $ | An introduction to a live sea turtle, then a visit to an actual sea turtle nest. Ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• 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

• EmeraldFest Concert Series - Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle | Thursdays through August 15th | 6:30-8 pm | Free Summer Concert Series

• 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 | $

• 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 8

• Chandler James and the Banned @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

• Cooper Greer @ 34 North of Cedar Point | Cedar Point | 9 pm-1 am

• Orquesta K'che & DJ Willis @ Thirsty Surfer | Emerald Isle | 5:30-9:30 pm

• Wes Rider Live @ The Wheelhouse | Atlantic Beach | 8-11 pm

• Barefoot Wade @ Emerald Club | Emerald Isle | 7-10 pm

• Barry Charlton @ On the Rocks | Atlantic Beach | 7-9 pm

• Brian Felton @ Flipperz | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

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

• Wes Rider @ The Wheelhouse | Atlantic Beach | 8-11 pm

• Stephen Poole @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm

• Eric Metts @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm

• Packhouse @ The Brown Pelican | New Bern | 8:30-11:30 pm

Saturday, August 9

• 8-Track Minds @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 9-11 pm

• Barefoot Wade @ Royal James Cafe | Beaufort | 7-10:30 pm

• Built for Comfort @ Birdied at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• Echoes of Heroes Live @ Carolina Home & Garden | Newport | 6:30-9:30 pm

• Gary Dudley @ Floyd's 1921 | Morehead City | 6-9 pm

• Jack the Radio @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

• Julio and the Saltines @ 34 North of Cedar Point | Cedar Point |
  9 pm-Midnight

• Southern Hellcats Live @ Snapperz | Emerald Isle | 7-10 pm

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

• Bobby Webb Live @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

• Justin Castellano Live @ On the Rocks | Atlantic Beach | 7:30-9:30 pm

• Stephen Poole @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

• The Will & Tony Show Live @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 7-10 pm

• Dino Duo @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm

• John Van Dyke @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm

• Ryan Rubich @ By The Bridge | Swansboro | 8-11 pm

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

• Nativity w/ White Hibiscus @ The Brown Pelican | New Bern | 7-10 pm

Sunday, August 10

• Barefoot Wade @ Gaffers | Emerald Isle | 4-7 pm

• Highway Miles Trio Live @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 3-6 pm

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

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

• Dayton Vesper on Piano @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 5:00-7:00 pm

• Patrick G. Smith @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 3-6 pm

Monday, August 11

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

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

Tuesday, August 12

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

• Rockstead @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

Wednesday, August 13

• Instrumental Expressions Session w. Wes Rider @ Mug Shot Lounge | Morehead City | 6-9 pm

• Dinner & Music w/ Izzy McCarthy @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 6-8 pm

Thursday, August 14

• Barry Charlton Live @ Carolina Home & Gardens | Newport | 6-8 pm

• Brian Felton @ The Village Market | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Ed Frankfort Live @ Birdies at Star Hill | Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• Big Sam @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Patrick G. Smith @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm

• Jonathan Larson - Dinner & Piano Night @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern |
  5:30-8:30 pm

• Kelly Zullo @ Caribsea | Emerald Isle | 6 pm-Close

Some venues listed here might have a cover charge.