Crystal Coast Vibes July 11 - July 17

Welcome July!

July 11 - July 17, 2025

Happy Friday Eve!

In keeping with the Crystal Coast’s reputation as a premier sport fishing destination, this week brings yet another top fishing tournament. The 37th Annual NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tournament will be held in Morehead City from July 17 through July 19. The event will be from 9 am to 3 pm daily. The price varies. Details are available on the event website.

If you love the Crystal Coast as much as we do, you will be pleased to learn NC State students are helping the North Carolina Coastal Federation protect and restore salt marshes by planting a “donor marsh” in Carteret County. Learn more about this worthwhile project here.

Now…let’s get to the fun!

 

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.

A Beautiful Beaufort Evening

Thanks for reading. Have a fantastic time on the Crystal Coast this week. And be safe!

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