Crystal Coast Vibes Jan 30-Feb 5

Friday, January 30

• Dinner and Wine Pairing with Mountain Brooks at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport.
  Enjoy five selected wines paired with a delicious dinner by Prestige Catering.
  6:30-8:30 pm | $87.13

• The Common Room: A Board Game Night at Historic Grounds Coffee Shop, Beaufort.
  Apples to Apples Game Night! Every table is playing the same game —
  easy to join, easy to mingle, easy to linger.
  6 pm

• The Underpants by Steve Martin at New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  A sharp, satirical farce, adapted by actor/comedian Steve Martin.
  7:30 pm | $18-$24

Saturday, January 31

• 14th Annual Winterfest at Mac Daddy's, Cape Carteret.
  A free, family-friendly event. Meet Queen Elsa 11 am-2 pm, Karaoke, unlimited arcade $25, and more.
  10 am-3 pm | Free admission

• Wild Rose Stained Glass Workshop at Beaufort Historic Site.
  Learn to cut glass, use a wet grinder, foil, solder, and patina to create your own project.
  10 am | $85

• Book Bedazzaling at Newport Branch Library, Newport.
  Make your favorite book even more special - bedazzle the cover! Perfect for teens and adults. Bring your own book.
  Noon-4 pm, registration is required.

• Hiroya Tsukamoto Concert at Unitarian Coastal Fellowship, Morehead City.
  Hiroya Tsukamoto, the amazing guitarist from New York, will be visiting for a concert, and to provide special music for worship.
  6:30 pm | $25

• The Underpants by Steve Martin at New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  A sharp, satirical farce, adapted by actor/comedian Steve Martin.
  7:30 pm | $18-$24

Sunday, February 1

• Meet the Winemaker at Mountain Brook Vineyards, Emerald Isle.
  Winemaker Dave Coventry will be sharing the inspiration, techniques, and craftsmanship that go into every pour, along with insights into the winemaker’s personal journey, philosophy, and the rich history of Mountain Brook Vineyards!
  3-6 pm

• Yearning For Spring Cider Luncheon at Island Grille, Atlantic Beach.
  A four-course luncheon with cider pairings. 21+
  11:30 am-12:30 pm | $35 plus tax and gratuity

• The Underpants by Steve Martin at New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern
  A sharp, satirical farce, adapted by actor/comedian Steve Martin.
  2 pm and 7:30 pm | $18-$24

Monday, February 2

• Bird Hike at Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach.
  A leisurely hike with one of the fantastic rangers at Fort Macon State Park. Learn about the birds native to the area.
  9-10 am | Free

Tuesday, February 3

• WineOrama at Aqua Restaurant. Beaufort.
  An evening of friends, fun, and fine cuisine, with FOUR new fresh and fabulous wines during the course of your meal.
  5:30-8 pm | $15

Wednesday, February 4

• Plant Bingo at Carolina Home and Gardens, Newport.
  Bring the whole family, the fun is for everyone! Winners take a live plant home.
  6-8 pm | Admission $15.38, Small Charcuterie Box $15.38, Large Charcuterie Box $25.63

• Seaglass Tile Class at Blue Butterfly Art Studio, Cedar Point.
  Come create your own ceramic tile using seaglass and other items provided.
  6-7:30 pm | $50

Thursday, February 5

• Caswell’s Capitol Tour at Tryon Palace, New Bern.
  An in-depth tour that explores North Carolina’s pivotal role in winning independence from Great Britain and showcases Tryon Palace as the first state capitol.
  3:30-4:30 pm | Adults $20 (plus tax), Youth ages 6-14 $10 (plus tax)

• Unwind and Paint at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport.
  A step-by-step class where you will paint your own acrylic on canvas jellyfish.
  6-8 pm |$45, $65 for two people

• Heart Suncatchers at Newport Branch Library, Newport
  Spread the love with these heart suncatchers. Perfect for ages 6-12.
  6-6:45 pm

• Open Studio at Blue Butterfly Art Studio, Cedar Point.
  Join other artists for Open Studio time.
  11 am-1 pm | $15

Future Events

• The Underpants by Steve Martin at New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern.
  February 6, 7, 8

• Carolina Chocolate Festival at Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City.
  February 7

• 33rd Annual Gloucester Mardi Gras at Gloucester Community Center, Gloucester.
  February 14

• New Bern Mardi Gras, downtown New Bern.
  February 14

• Beaufort’s Mardi Gras at Beaufort Historic site and other locations in Beaufort.
  February 21

• Coastal Home & Garden Show at Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City.
  March 7-8

Recurring Events

• Outdoor Ice Skating at Beaufort Hotel, Beaufort.
  Monday - Thursday December 1, 2025 - February 12, 2026.
  4-8 pm | $10

• Color My World at Art Council of Carteret County, Morehead City,
  Daily 11 am-5 pm through February 28.

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

• Championship Trivia at Snapperz Grill, Morehead City | Mondays |
  6:30 pm

• Roosevelt Natural Area Paddle Trip - NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores.
  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. Mondays and Wednesdays 9-11 am | $

• Taproom Trivia at Nacho Brewery | Morehead City | Wednesdays | 7-9 pm

• Music Bingo at The Dock House, Beaufort | Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30 pm

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

• Music Bingo at Nacho Brewery | Morehead City | Wednesdays | 7-9 pm

• 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.

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

• Poker Night - Gaffer's Catering & Event Center, Cape Carteret | 21+ | Thursdays 6 & 8 pm

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

• Cru Collabs: Open Jam for Musicians and Djs at Cru Bar, Beaufort | Thursdays | 7-11 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.

• Weekly Trivia - Church Street Market & Pub, Swansboro | Thursdays |
  6:30 pm

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

• Friday Night Flights - 34° North Restaurant, Beaufort. | Beaufort | Fridays | 5-10 pm | $ | Whisky flights

• 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

A Swansboro History teacher, Carson Justice, has been named the North Carolina Southwast Regional Teacher of the Year making him a finalist for the North Carolina Teacher of the Year. Justice’s teaching style emphasizes student engagement and critical thinking. Besides his teaching duties, he has been heavily involved in leadership roles for both students and faculty. The Teacher of the Year will be named during an awards cremony on April 24.
 

Friday, January 30

• The Will and Tony Show @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

• Bryan Hoff @ Preston’s Corner | Swansboro | 7-10 pm

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

• Barefoot Wade @ Nacho Brewery | Morehead City | 6-9 pm

• 4EverAll @ Carolina Home and Garden | Newport | 6 pm

• New Glasses @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 7-10 pm

• Beth & Dee @ Cru Bar | Beaufort | 8 pm

• Cody Braxton @ The Mullet Bar | Morehead City | 8 pm

• New Orleans Music with Christopher Siren @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern |
  7-10 pm | $2

Saturday, January 31

• Live Music and Open Mic Night with Bryan Hoff @ Carolina Home and Garden | Newport | 6 pm

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

• Barefoot Wade @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

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

• The Dirty Blonde Band @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 7-10 pm

• One Knight Stand @ Preston’s Corner | Swansboro | 7-10 pm

• Erika Butters @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm | $4

• Erik Everhart @ Firefly Cafe | New Bern | 7-9 pm

• Brooke White & The Black Sheep @ Pinky’s Pub | New Bern | 7:30-10:30 pm

Sunday, February 1

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

• Bluegrass Jam Open Mic @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 3-5 pm

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

• Dayton Vesper @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 5-7 pm

Monday, February 2

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

Thursday, February 5

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

Some venues listed here might have a cover charge. Events and times can be subject to change.