Crystal Coast Vibes July 11 - July 17

Friday, July 11

• "Too Hot to Handle" Beach Fire Buckets - Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue. Learn how to build your own portable fire pit. | 6-8 pm | $40

• Boat in a Day - NC Maritime Museum. Beaufort. Teams of four assemble a prepared kit for a small boat suitable for paddling. Each boat will be completed and ready to take home for paint or varnish. | 9 am - 4:30 pm | $585-$650

• Terrific Turtles Presentation - Newport Library, Newport. An entertaining presentation about turtles from the Maritime Museum. | 11 am-Noon | For all ages - Free

• Hot Jazz on the Crystal Coast - Carteret Community College, Morehead City. Sizzling jazz with the Matt Leder Quintet, featuring Roderick "Rev" Paulin. | 7-8:30 pm |$25

• Summer Concert Series - Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. This week featuring the Southern Hellcats. | 6:30-8 pm | Free

Saturday, July 12

• Walk-In Bathtub Improv - New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern. A totally unpredictable show in honor of National Paper Bag Day! | 7:30 pm | For adults only, $20

• Bonehenge Excursion - Beaufort Historic Site. All about whales. | 11 am-2:30 pm | $20

• BHA Summer Party - Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort. A benefit for the Beaufort Historical Association. | 7-11 pm | $150

• Hot Jazz on the Crystal Coast - Carteret Community College, Morehead City. Chill with the jazz of the Bill Stevens Jazz Ensemble. | 7-8:30 pm |$25

• Watermelon Day - The Market at Cedar Point, Cedar Point. A watermelon-themed Farmer’s Market | 9 am-2 pm

• Beginner Scuba Class - Discovery Diving, Beaufort. Learn open-water diving. | 9 am-7 pm, continues 7/13 | $475

Sunday, July 13

• Swanfest - Harry C. Pugliese Pavilion, Swansboro. This week: “The Conspiracy” Arena Rock. | 6:30-8 pm | Free

Monday, July 14

• South American Wines - Baxter's 1982, New Bern. An exclusive evening of South American wine and curated charcuterie. | 5 pm | $40

Tuesday, July 15

• Nature's Beauty Bar Health and Wellness Class - Carolina Home & Garden, Newport. Learn how to make beauty products from all-natural materials. | 6-8 pm | $55 - $76 (includes charcuterie)

• Resin Framed Art Workshop - Bogue Sound Distillery, Bogue. Create gorgeous coastal crafts in a beginner-friendly craft party. | 6-8 pm | $62

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

Wednesday, July 16

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

• Seashore Life II - NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. For grades 4-6. Learn about coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes, and sounds on local islands. | 9 am-Noon on July 16, 17, 18 | $120 for three days

• Storytime with Blackbeard the Pirate - Bogue Banks Public Library, Pine Knoll Shores. Let Blackbeard the Pirate take you on an adventure through storytime! | Noon-1 pm | Free

• Music Bingo - Carolina Home and Gardens, Newport. A lively and entertaining evening of music bingo. | 6:30-8:30 pm | Free to play, food and drink $

Thursday, July 17

• Live Music & Dinner with Jimmy Parker - Crystal Coast Lady Cruises, Beaufort. A live Acoustic Music & Dinner Cruise. | 6:30-8:30 pm | $59.95 Adults, $29.95 Ages 3-11

• Battle of Beaufort: American Revolution - Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. Learn about what might have been the final battle of the American Revolutionary War - in Beaufort! | 11 am-Noon | Free

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

• Fusion Glass Plant Stakes & Suncatchers - Hammer & Stain Crystal Coast, Bogue. Design three of your own fused glass plant stakes or suncatchers. | 6-8 pm | $60

• Music in the Park - Newport Community Park. Newport. Bring a chair or a blanket. Bands and food trucks TBA. | 6-9 pm | Free

• Natural Side of Fort Macon - Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. A leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon, both trail and beach. | 10-11 am | Free

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

Recurring Events

• Pieces & Parts - Carolina Artist Gallery, Morehead City | 11 am - 5 pm Daily through August 2nd | Featuring "Pieces & Parts: Found Objects, Upcycled, Repurposed, Recyled Art."

• 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

• Chair Yoga - Town of Pine Knoll Shores | Thursdays 8:45-9:45 am | Free

• 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

Friday, July 11

• The RV Roadshow @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm

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

• Barefoot Wade @ Cru Bar | Beaufort | 8-11 pm

• Bob Laverty Band @ Floyd's 1921 | Morehead City | 6-9 pm

• Old Age & Treachery @ Tapping the Admiral | Beaufort | 6-9 pm

• The Will & Tony Show Live @ Homer's Point Marina & Pub | Salter Path | 8-11 pm

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

• Smalltown w/ Scotty Luke @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 7-10 pm

• Packhouse @ The Brown Pelican | New Bern | 8 pm

Saturday, July 12

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

• Ed Prophet@ Floyd's 1921 | Morehead City | 7-10 pm

• Monika Jaymes Band @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• One 80 Band @ Tipsy Turtle Tavern | Atlantic Beach | 9 pm-Midnight

• Skintight Band @ Homer's Point Marina & Pub | Salter Path | 7-11 pm

• Snapback Live @ Jacks Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 9 pm-Midnight

• Steve Clark Band @ Mill Whistle Brewing | Beaufort | 4-7 pm

• The Bob Laverty Band @ Snapperz | Emerald Isle | 7-10 pm

• The Main Event Band @ 34° North Bar | Cedar Point | 7-11 pm

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

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

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

• Barefoot Wade @ 34 North Restaurant | Beaufort | 9 pm-Midnight

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

• Monika Jaymes Live @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 7-10 pm

• Dust Parade @ The Brown Pelican | New Bern | 7 pm

• Rubich's Cube @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• The RV Roadshow @ The Wheelhouse Taproom | Atlantic Beach | 8-11 pm

• The Southern Hellcats @ The Flying Fox | New Bern | 8-11 pm

Sunday, July 13

• The Will & Tony Show Live @ Bogue Sound Distillery | Bogue | 2-5 pm

• Shaina Marie Trio Live @ Jacks Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 3-6 pm

• Barefoot Wade @ King Mackerels | Morehead City | 1-4 pm

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

• Wes Rider @ The Thirsty Surfer | Emerald Isle | Noon-3 pm

• Karaoke @ Cru Wine Bar | Beaufort | 8 pm-Midnight

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

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

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

Monday, July 14

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

Tuesday, July 15

• Big Sam Live @ Caribsea Restaurant | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Ray Wag and Jake Sutton @ Gaffer's | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Free Cornhole Tournament @ 34° North Bar | Cape Carteret | 6-10 pm

Wednesday, July 16

• Dinner $ Music - Coley Bayliss @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 6-8 pm

Thursday, July 17

• Jordan Rouse Live @ Carolina Home & Garden | Newport | 6-8 pm

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

• The RV Roadshow @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 3-7 pm

• Ray Wag @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm

• Quincy Jones (the other one) @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 5:30 - 8:30 pm

• Rock the Deck Series @ Tapping the Admiral Bar | Beaufort | 5-8 pm

Some venues listed here might have a cover charge.