Crystal Coast Vibes July 25 - July 31

Friday, July 25

• Tiny Campers at Swansboro Recreaion Center, Swansboro. Fun crafts, camping-themed games and a tasty snack. | 10-11 am | Ages 3-5, $5

• Boat in a Day - NC Maritime Museum. Beaufort. Teams of four assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for paddling. The boat is 12 feet long, 32 inches wide, and weighs about 40 pounds. Each boat will be completed and ready to take home for paint or varnish. | 9 am - 4:30 pm | $585-$650

• CHRISTMAS IN JULY! 13" Light Up Sea Glass Tree - Wine & Design, Morehead City. Sign up, show up, sip up, PAINT! No artistic talent is needed. | 7:30-9:30 pm | $70 - adults. Tickets are going fast!

• Eye of the Photographer - David Jaworski at Impressions Art Gallery & Studio, Morehead City. This show spans North Carolina, from the Appalachians to coastal marshes. | 3:30-5:30 pm | Free admission, works available for purchase.

• Hoff N Finch at Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. The Summer Concert Series continues. | 6:30-8 pm | Free

• Movie Night at the Park - Atlantic Beach Town Park, Atlantic Beach. See “The Sandlot” under the stars. | 8:30-10 pm | Free (You’re killing me, Smalls!)

•  Bright Star - Carteret Community Theatre, Atlantic Beach. A musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. | 7-9 pm | $23.54

• Around the World in 80 Days - New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern. The Jules Vern classic, where a fortune is wagered, sparking an adventurous race against time. | 7:30 pm | $15-$19

Saturday, July 26

• Christmas in July at Olde Beaufort Farmers Market, Beaufort. A farmer’s market, but with extra festive flair and holiday goods. | 9 am-1 pm | No admission charge

• Around the World in 80 Days - New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern. The Jules Vern classic, where a fortune is wagered, sparking an adventurous race against time. | 7:30 pm | $15-$19

• Eye of the Photographer - David Jaworski at Impressions Art Gallery & Studio, Morehead City. This show spans North Carolina, from the Appalachians to coastal marshes. | 3:30-5:30 pm | Free admission, works available for purchase.

•  Bright Star - Carteret Community Theatre, Atlantic Beach. A musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. | 7-9 pm | $23.54

• Saturday Farmer’s Market at The Market at Cedar Point, Cedar Point. Local produce, various food products, and local crafts. Dog friendly! | 9 am-2 pm

Sunday, July 27

• Swanfest - Harry C. Pugliese Pavilion, Swansboro. This week: Michael Schott & Kids Tie-Dye. | 6:30-8 pm | Free

• Around the World in 80 Days - New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern. The Jules Vern classic, where a fortune is wagered, sparking an adventurous race against time. | 2 pm | $15-$19

• Bright Star - Carteret Community Theatre, Atlantic Beach. A musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. | 2-4 pm | $23.54

• North Carolina Crab - Wine & Design, Morehead City. Sign up, show up, sip up, PAINT! No artistic talent is needed. | 7:30-9:30 pm | $38 - adults, reservations required

• Shark Tooth Island Kayak Tour - Swansboro Paddle Boarding and Kayaking, Swansboro. A guided trip down the White Oak River and into the ICW in search of stingrays, birds, fish, dolphins, and sharks’ teeth! | 8:30-10:30 am | $25 per person

Monday, July 28

• Sea Turtle Shell-abration - Hammocks Beach State Park, Swansboro. Learn about the history of sea turtles and ongoing conservation efforts on their behalf. | 2-3 pm | Free

• Crystal Coast Wayfinder - Wine & Design, Morehead City. Sign up, show up, sip up, PAINT! No artistic talent is needed. Check the website to see a finished product. | 7:30-9:30 pm | $55 - adults, reservations required

Tuesday, July 29

• Seine at Bear Island - Hammocks Beach State Park, Swansboro. Join a ranger for a seine netting lesson on Bear Island. Then help pull seine nets and learn about the fascinating aquatic critters you uncover! | 11 am-12:30 pm | The event is Free, but a ferry ticket is needed to reach Bear Island. Ferry prices vary.

• Dreamy Escape at Wine & Design, Morehead City. Sign up, show up, sip up, PAINT! No artistic talent is needed. | 7:30-9:30 pm | $38 - adults, reservations required

• Plant Bingo at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport. Bingo, but the prizes are plants! | 6-8 pm | $15.38, $36.90 with Charcuterie

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

•  The Joy of Abstract Painting at Arts Council of Carteret County, Morehead City. A 4-day Abstract Art workshop. July 29 through August 1. | 9 am-1 pm daily | $200

Wednesday, July 30

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

• Dana Hill the Magician at Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. | 1-2 pm | Free

• Music Bingo at Carolina Home and Gardens, Newport. Songs from all different genres. Sing along as you play against your friends and family.  | 6:30-8:30 pm | Free admission

Thursday, July 31

• "Emerald Fest" with Knok Knok - 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 “Harold and the Purple Crayon” for free! | 10:30 am | Free admission, concessions $

• Rock the Deck Series - Tapping the Admiral Bar, Beaufort. Featuring Ryan Rubich | 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 25

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

• Donnie Lane @ Mugshot Lounge | Morehead City | 7-10 pm

• Mike Edwards Duo Live @ The Dock House | Beaufort | 9 pm-Midnight

• Music in the Mullet Bar feat. Micah Peedin @ Promise Land Market | Morehead City | 8-11 pm

• Tailspin Live @ Thirsty Surfer | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

• Another Fish in the Sea Band @ The Trading Post | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

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

• Ed Frankfort @ Flipperz | Emerald Isle | 6:30-9:30 pm

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

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

• Monika @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm

• Matt Riddle @ The Brown Pelican | New Bern | 6-9 pm

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

Saturday, July 26

• 42 West @ Homers Point Marina and Pub | Salter Path | 8-11 pm

• Big Country Live @ Marker 3 | Morehead City | 7-10 pm

• Hank Barbee & Friends @ Carolina Home & Garden | Newport | 6-8 pm

• Kayden Jones Band @ Birdies at Star Hill } Cape Carteret | 6-9 pm

• Mike Santos Live @ Tipsy Turtle Tavern } Atlantic Beach | 9 pm-Midnight

• Music in the Mullet Bar feat. Asher Brinson @ Promise Land Market | Morehead City | 8-10 pm

• Thorn Live @ King Mackerels | Morehead City | 10 pm - Midnight

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

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

• Jimmy Parker @ Mill Whistle Brewing | Beaufort | 4-6 pm

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

• The Will & Tony Show @ 34° North Restaurant | Beaufort | 9 pm-Midnight

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

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

• Aaron Van Nynatten Trio @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 7-10 pm

• Morgan Hudson & Co. @ The Flying Fox | New Bern | 8-11 pm

Sunday, July 27

• Lucy Iris @ Jacks Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 4-7 pm

• Nick Bentley @ Beaufort Spirits Company | Beaufort | 3-6 pm

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

• The RV Roadshow @ Idle Hour Biergarten | Atlantic City | 6-9 pm

• Ed Prophet @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 3-6 pm

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

• Wren @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 5:00-7:00 pm

Monday, July 28

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

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

Tuesday, July 29

• William Seymore Live @ Caribsea Restaurant | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

Wednesday, July 30

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

Thursday, July 31

• Jimmy Parker @ Willy Nilly Warehouse | Swansboro | 6-9 pm

• Brian Felton @ Thirsty Surfer | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• Ginger May @ Carolina Home and Garden | Newport | 6-8pm

• Kelsey Hurley Live @ Jack's Waterfront Bar | Morehead City | 7:30-10:30 pm

• Patrick Bliss Live @ The Village Market | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

• RV Roadshow @ Caribsea Restaurant | Emerald Isle | 6-9 pm

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

• Barry Charlton @ Homer’s Point Marina | Salter Path | 7-10 pm

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

• Big Jim Kohler & Eddie Big Legs @ Blackbeard’s Triple Play | New Bern | 7:00-11 pm

• Lewis ‘n Clark @ Baxter’s 1892 | New Bern | 5:30-7:30 pm

Some venues listed here might have a cover charge.