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Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
Alexandra Bridgers at The Brown Pelican!
Alexandra Bridgers at The Brown Pelican!
Oh hello Mellow Monday! Come chill out with us and Alexandra from 7pm - 9pm!
0 events,
1 event,
Joe Starr at The PourHouse 222!
Joe Starr at The PourHouse 222!
Come enjoy The PourHouse 22 with live music from Joe Starr on September 27th from 6pm - 9pm.
2 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
Adriana Kabat
Adriana Kabat
Make your reservations to hear Tiktok Singer Adriana Kabat sing the hits of... JUDY GARLAND, BARBARA STREISAND, & MORE!
10 events,
MumFEAST! 2023
MumFEAST! 2023
Enjoy 'Feasting in the Streets' in Downtown New Bern during our 2023 MumFest kick-off event: MumFEAST!! There will be Street Cafes, food trucks, games and LIVE music starting at 6:00pm with Alisa Mike, followed by Sam Lewis at 7:30pm! Friday September 29 from 5pm-11pm.
Joe Starr at Harry’s Blind Tiger
Joe Starr at Harry’s Blind Tiger
The weather is absolutely perfect, and our open-air patio is calling your name! Join us this weekend for an unforgettable experience featuring the one and only Joe Starr! Immerse yourself in the magic of live music while indulging in our delectable dishes. Gather your friends and family, soak up the sunshine, and make it a weekend to […]
14 events,
Touch A Truck Kidfest
Touch A Truck Kidfest
Join us for the 2023 Touch A Truck Kidfest at West New Bern Recreation Center for a day full of family fun and community! Admission is free, and all ages are welcome! For more details visit our Parks and Recreation page at https://www.newbernnc.gov/departments/programs/index.php or give us a call at 252-639-2912
Fall Market Day @ White’s Farm
Fall Market Day @ White’s Farm
Fall fun, food and plenty of great vendors! Can’t wait to see y’all down on the farm!
2 events,
Vendor & Flea Market in downtown New Bern
Vendor & Flea Market in downtown New Bern
Various Vendors and Flea Marketers. Everything under the sun and then some. Come find something you need but didn’t know you needed. Vendors and Flea Market spots still available. Go to BearTownExchange.com for information and to reserve your spot. Call Lisa with any questions 315-430-7951 or info@BearTownExchange.com. First Sunday of every month, except Holidays. […]
The Revolutionists
The Revolutionists
Written by multiple award-winning playwright, Lauren Gunderson, four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright, Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat […]
1 event,
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
3 events,
Havelock National Night Out
Havelock National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Dana Hill Magic Performance, Live music by the Havelock High School Band, Music featuring Local Hero Bonita Simmons Over 75 participating organizations and agencies!
Big Jim and Mrs.
Big Jim and Mrs.
Tuesdays at Bootleggers! Come out for some blues, and surprise guests! Open Mic! Food and drinks served
Town of River Bend National Night Out
Town of River Bend National Night Out
Annual Town of River Bend's National Night Out 10+ Food Trucks 35+ Local Vendors Live Music Local Police Demonstrations & K-9 Meet Your Local Town Officials More Information at www.riverbendnc.org
1 event,
Adam Hill at The PourHouse 222
Adam Hill at The PourHouse 222
Join us for the incredible talent that is Adam Hill! He will be entertaining us this Wednesday at 222 from 6pm -9pm! Get here early so you can snag a seat!
3 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
10 events,
Explorations: The International Film Series
Explorations: The International Film Series
Lemon Tree 2008 - Israel / Arabic and Hebrew Biography / Drama - NR This event has 2 screenings - 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply through her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank’s occupied territory. The Israeli defense minister and his wife move next door and then […]
BEACH BOOGIE BOURBON & BREWS
BEACH BOOGIE BOURBON & BREWS
Mark your calendar now for an amazing evening of great music, dancing, bourbon, brews and fun! Friday, October 6, New Bern Farmers Market Band of Oz Jim Quick and Coastline DJ Justin Rouse with Beach Boogie & Blues - On the Boardwalk Show NEW Bourbon Bar Shag Contest Tickets will be $25 in advance and $30 […]
10 events,
Kirkman Farm’s Fall Fun Day
Kirkman Farm’s Fall Fun Day
Kirkman Farm will be hosting a Fall Fun Day, with entertainment and shopping for all. Pony Rides Hay Rides Petting Zoo Bouncy House Food Trucks Live Music Agricultural Vendors Craft Vendors Face Painting Jewelry Clothing Local Artists And so much more! Follow this event to stay updated on Vendors attending! Interested in becoming a vendor? […]
Our Town Five Points Reception
Our Town Five Points Reception
Our Town will feature the work of photographer Michael von Graffenried’s images of the people of New Bern over the last 17 years, starting in 2006 to the present. These photographs examine the current culture of the city, including racial and economic disparities, local celebrations and traditions, and ongoing life in our community. The exhibition […]
4 events,
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano brunch with Lynne Cox! Jazz standards and classic broadway by concert pianist. NO COVER
Peter Sandbeck
Peter Sandbeck
The New Bern Historical Society is thrilled to welcome back architectural historian Peter Sandbeck, the preeminent authority on New Bern's historic architecture. He’ll be at Craven Community College’s Orringer Auditorium on Sunday, October 8 at 2pm where he’ll present “Discovering New Bern’s Historic Architecture: A Personal Journey”. A lively and engaging speaker, Sandbeck will share […]
Alisa Mike
Alisa Mike
Come out and hear Alisa sing all your favorites on the deck (inside if it's raining ) Food and drinks served
2 events,
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
Mellow Monday with Mark D’Amico
Mellow Monday with Mark D’Amico
Join us for Mellow Monday with Mark D'Amico - One Man Band singing 70's Classics!
1 event,
3 events,
Bryan Mayer at La Casetta
Bryan Mayer at La Casetta
Join us for the one and only Bryan Mayer performing at La Casetta on October 11th from 6pm - 8pm! Reservations are required at 252-638-6699
Joe Starr at The PourHouse 222!
Joe Starr at The PourHouse 222!
Come enjoy The PourHouse 22 with live music from Joe Starr on October 11th from 6pm - 9pm.
Big Jim Kohler at The Brown Pelican!
Big Jim Kohler at The Brown Pelican!
Join us for New Bern fave Jim Kohler & Friends EVERY Wednesday from 7pm - 10pm at The Brown Pelican!
4 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
Tiki Thursday with Sam Lewis
Tiki Thursday with Sam Lewis
Get ready for a tropical escape right in the heart of the city! Join us this Thursday for an unforgettable evening of Tiki vibes and live music featuring the incredible Sam Lewis! Bring your friends and let's turn Harry's Blind Tiger into a Tiki paradise! Don't miss out on the fun, mark your calendars now. […]
10 events,
Fall Garden Lovers’ Weekend & Heritage Plant Sale
Fall Garden Lovers’ Weekend & Heritage Plant Sale
Our beautiful Tryon Palace Gardens are FREE to the public during MumFest weekend, Friday through Sunday, in historic downtown New Bern. Hundreds of mums and a variety of fall blooming plants will be on display throughout the 21 acres of gardens of Tryon Palace during Garden Lovers’ Weekend. FREE Garden Passes are available Friday, from […]
Try-Yarn at the Palace | Fiber: Past, Present, and Future
Try-Yarn at the Palace | Fiber: Past, Present, and Future
Explore fibers from the past, present, and future at Tryon Palace. We will demonstrate the historical process of spinning and weaving, and show how raw, natural materials are made into a completed woven product. Various textile fabrics through the ages will be on display, as well as textile tools, wool samples and preps, and samples […]
10 events,
Fall Garden Lovers’ Weekend & Heritage Plant Sale
Fall Garden Lovers’ Weekend & Heritage Plant Sale
Our beautiful Tryon Palace Gardens are FREE to the public during MumFest weekend, Friday through Sunday, in historic downtown New Bern. Hundreds of mums and a variety of fall blooming plants will be on display throughout the 21 acres of gardens of Tryon Palace during Garden Lovers’ Weekend. FREE Garden Passes are available Friday, from […]
18th Century Apothecary Workshop with Dr. Charles Brett
18th Century Apothecary Workshop with Dr. Charles Brett
Become an Apothecary Apprentice! If you found yourself ill or needing surgery in the 18th century, would you know what to do? Embrace your inner Claire Fraser on October 14 during a workshop presented by Charles Brett, an Apothecary-Surgeon. Dr. Brett will discuss the various roles found in an 18th century medical practice. As his […]
MumFest 2023
MumFest 2023
MumFest is a combination of family fun, entertainment, attractions, exhibitors, and great food in the beautifully restored setting of historic downtown New Bern and its waterfront. For an event map click here. All Day Events […]
3 events,
The annual MumFest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is presented by New Bern Parks and Recreation. This flat course will begin and end at beautiful Union Point Park, located at 210 East Front Street in downtown New Bern. Day of registration begins at 6:00am. The 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:30am. The 5K will […]
MUMFEST 2023
MUMFEST 2023
MumFest is a combination of family fun, entertainment, attractions, exhibitors, and great food in the beautifully restored setting of historic downtown New Bern and its waterfront. For an event map click here. All Day Events […]
Fall Garden Lovers’ Weekend & Heritage Plant Sale
Fall Garden Lovers’ Weekend & Heritage Plant Sale
Our beautiful Tryon Palace Gardens are FREE to the public during MumFest weekend, Friday through Sunday, in historic downtown New Bern. Hundreds of mums and a variety of fall blooming plants will be on display throughout the 21 acres of gardens of Tryon Palace during Garden Lovers’ Weekend. FREE Garden Passes are available Friday, from […]
1 event,
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
1 event,
2 events,
Big Jim Kohler at The Brown Pelican!
Big Jim Kohler at The Brown Pelican!
Join us for New Bern fave Jim Kohler & Friends EVERY Wednesday from 7pm - 10pm at The Brown Pelican!
5 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
Lewis N Clark
Lewis N Clark
New Bern's favorite Husband/Wife duo act hits the stage at Baxter's 1892 with hits from decades gone by! Frank Sinatra to Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley to Dolly Parton, James Taylor to Carole King, Burt Bacharach and MUCH MORE!
TIKI THURSDAY With SAM LEWIS
TIKI THURSDAY With SAM LEWIS
Get ready for a tropical escape right in the heart of the city! Join us this Thursday for an unforgettable evening of Tiki vibes and live music featuring the incredible Sam Lewis! Bring your friends and let's turn Harry's Blind Tiger into a Tiki paradise! Don't miss out on the fun, mark your calendars now. […]
9 events,
Ghostwalk
Ghostwalk
Now in its 33rd year, Ghostwalk is a family-friendly fall event that combines spirits from New Bern's past, talented local volunteer actors, historic sites, and a fun-filled, creative environment. Each year features a new theme and new scripts. Guides will lead you through the stops in the cemetery, at which you will hear lively stories […]
Alisa Mike
Alisa Mike
Powerhouse vocalist and New Bern native. Join Alisa Mike as she sings classic vocal hits of blues, jazz, pop, musical theatre and more!
11 events,
Chili fest Car show
Chili fest Car show
We’re thrilled to announce that Boost and Brisket has partnered up with the Havelock Chili Festival Committee to host our first ChiliFest Car Show, hopefully the first of many more to come. It will be hosted the same day as the Havelock Chili Festival so there will be plenty of food and activities to enjoy […]
Outlander at Tryon Palace: The Spark of Rebellion
Outlander at Tryon Palace: The Spark of Rebellion
From the grounds of the first permanent capital of the colony in New Bern, explore the time-travelling stories from the Outlander books and cable series. In the 2022 Outlander morning tour, The Spark of Rebellion, we walk in the literary footsteps of Colonel James Fraser, his wife Claire, and their family as they journey through […]
Havelock Chili Festival
Havelock Chili Festival
SAVE THE DATE, PEOPLE! The 2023 Havelock Chili Festival is back to the 3rd weekend in October! Join us Saturday, Oct. 21! More details to come. We are updating all vendor, cook and grant paperwork. Stay tuned!
4 events,
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano brunch with Lynne Cox! Jazz standards and classic broadway by concert pianist. NO COVER
Celtic Music Sessions
Celtic Music Sessions
Our very first Celtic Music Sessions!!!!! The Session features popular Irish/Scottish pub songs and mixes in traditional jigs and reels. Anyone with experience playing or singing Celtic music is welcome to participate. Or simply come and listen, get them toes tapping and them hands clapping!!!!! We are looking forward to this event!!!!!!! Bring a folding […]
Disney Newsies Jr.
Disney Newsies Jr.
Disney's Newsies Jr. playing at Rivertowne Players! When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right. Music by Alan Menken […]
2 events,
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
Mellow Monday with Phillip Edmond at The Brown Pelican!
Mellow Monday with Phillip Edmond at The Brown Pelican!
Join us for Mellow Monday with live music from Phillip Edmond
1 event,
2 events,
The Mad Fiddler at The PourHouse222
The Mad Fiddler at The PourHouse222
Join us for fan favorite The Mad Fiddler at 222 on Wednesday, October 25th from 6pm - 9pm! Great drinks, snacks & fun!
Big Jim Kohler at The Brown Pelican!
Big Jim Kohler at The Brown Pelican!
Join us for New Bern fave Jim Kohler & Friends EVERY Wednesday from 7pm - 10pm at The Brown Pelican!
4 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
Joe Starr at The PourHouse 222
Joe Starr at The PourHouse 222
Join us for Joe Starr on 10/26 from 6pm - 9pm! Great drinks, snacks & fun!
Tiki Thursday With Barefoot Wade
Tiki Thursday With Barefoot Wade
Let Barefoot Wade serenade you with island vibes as you sip on our exclusive Tiki-inspired drinks, available only on Thursday evenings! Immerse yourself in the exotic sounds and flavors, and let the week's stresses drift away.
12 events,
Halloween Preschool Parade
Halloween Preschool Parade
Bring your preschoolers for a special Halloween treat! We will be parading down Middle Street & S. Front Street ending at Union Point Park.
City of Havelock Trunk or Treat
City of Havelock Trunk or Treat
Come out for this family friendly event! There will be treats, games, and prizes!
Movies in the Park: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Movies in the Park: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Show starts at dusk (Approximately 6:30pm). Admission is FREE! Popcorn, candy, sodas, and lots of other goodies available onsite. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us for a fun evening!
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All Hallows Eve: Folklore and Fairytales
All Hallows Eve: Folklore and Fairytales
Who are the three sisters, what truly happened with Hansel and Gretel, and how did Jack obtain the bean? The origins of your favorite stories may surprise you. Join us at Tryon Palace as we fall down a rabbit hole weaving tales and lore originating from around the world in this year’s All Hallows’ Eve […]
Fall Family Fun Vendor Festival!
Fall Family Fun Vendor Festival!
Join us for a PARKING LOT (Halloween!) PARTY in the old Harris Teeter parking lot (2025 S Glenburnie Rd. New Bern, NC). Bring the family out for a day of fun for all ages! LIVE MUSIC BY BIG JIM KOHLER! BEER GARDEN! FOOD TRUCKS! 20+ LOCAL ARTISANS, CRAFTERS, & WOODWORKERS! CHILDREN'S COSTUME CONTEST! FALL PHOTO […]
Flamenco Vivo – Flamenco Music and Dance Performance
Flamenco Vivo – Flamenco Music and Dance Performance
Flamenco Vivo is one of America’s premier flamenco companies with home bases in New York City and Durham, NC. Flamenco Vivo dancers and musicians visit New Bern for a 3-day residency that will culminate with this exciting Explorations in the Arts performance. The universal spirit of Flamenco – with diverse influences from Arab, Jewish, Roma, […]
5 events,
Drag Brunch at The Brown Pelican!
Drag Brunch at The Brown Pelican!
Drag Brunch is making its way to The Brown Pelican on Sunday, October 29th from 12pm - 4pm. Join us for a SPOOKtacular brunch featuring some of your favorite local entertainers! $10 Basic Entry $15 Show and Brunch $25 Show, Brunch and Cast Photos
Strut Your Mutt Pet Parade in Downtown New Bern
Strut Your Mutt Pet Parade in Downtown New Bern
Dress those doggies up & strut your mutt around Downtown New Bern on Sunday, October 29th at 1:30pm. The pet parade will begin at Union Point Park and go through downtown! This event is brought to you by Nauti Paws!
The Addams Family
The Addams Family
This entertaining musical comedy based on the absurdly morbid characters made famous by the kookie 1960s TV series embraces the weird and wacky in every family. At the core of the storyline is Gomez Addams’ worst nightmare: His daughter, Wednesday, raised to be the ultimate princess of darkness has grown up and fallen in love […]
2 events,
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
2 events,
Nightmare Factory Haunted Attraction
Nightmare Factory Haunted Attraction
Looking for the SCARIEST Haunted House in NC? Visit the Nightmare Factory this October! OPEN Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween Night from 7pm-midnight. Best for ages 13+. Adult recommended for guests under 13. Tickets available online starting September 1, 2023 Find out more at www.nightmarefactoryNC.com
1 event,
Through the Looking Glass: “A Journey with the Storytellers”
April 22, 2023 through January 8, 2024 The 100th Anniversary of the New Bern Historical Society brings the opportunity to share the myriad stories that make up the history of New Bern. Visitors with encounter stories of individuals and events through images, artifacts and experiences that tell the stories of our past and those stories […]
4 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free and enslaved, who cooked the food, cared for the horses, emptied the chamber pots, and anything else that was required to make a life of […]
TIKI THURSDAY With SAM LEWIS
TIKI THURSDAY With SAM LEWIS
Get ready for a tropical escape right in the heart of the city! Join us this Thursday for an unforgettable evening of Tiki vibes and live music featuring the incredible Sam Lewis! Bring your friends and let's turn Harry's Blind Tiger into a Tiki paradise! Don't miss out on the fun, mark your calendars now. […]
10 events,
Explorations: The International Film Series
Explorations: The International Film Series
Argentina, 1985 2022 - Argentina / Spanish Biography / Crime / Drama - R This event has 2 screenings - 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM Based on real events, this film follows the events surrounding the 1985 trial of the Juntas, which prosecuted the ringleaders of Argentina’s last civil-military dictatorship (1976–1983). The film centers on […]
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Nautical Wheelers Sip and Shop Nights
Sip n' Shops (Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Dec. 1, Dec. 22, Dec. 29) 3 PM -6 PM Floating event where customers can sample wines while they shop Ladies Night Out/Sip n' Shop (Nov. 14) 3 PM-6 PM Event for the ladies to sip wine, shop, and create their Christmas lists! Men […]
9 events,
New Bern Artists Studio Tour
New Bern Artists Studio Tour
Join us as 50 artists all over New Bern will open the doors to their studios and give the public a glimpse of how they make their magic happen.
2nd Annual New Bern Health & Wellness Fair
2nd Annual New Bern Health & Wellness Fair
We're excited to announce that the New Bern Aesthetic Center will be hosting the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Fair the first weekend in November! We will have lots of special one day sales, live music from the NC Soul Man Joe Brown, food from BokaNinas Pacific Fusion Food Truck, special giveaways, facility tours, and […]
5 events,
Vendor & Flea Market in downtown New Bern
Vendor & Flea Market in downtown New Bern
Various Vendors and Flea Marketers. Everything under the sun and then some. Come find something you need but didn’t know you needed. Vendors and Flea Market spots still available. Go to BearTownExchange.com for information and to reserve your spot. Call Lisa with any questions 315-430-7951 or info@BearTownExchange.com. First Sunday of every month, except Holidays. […]
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano Brunch w/ Lynne Cox
Piano brunch with Lynne Cox! Jazz standards and classic broadway by concert pianist. NO COVER