Week of Events
Jim Kohler and Friends
Jim Kohler and Friends
Come out and hear Jim and his friends do the blues! Food and drinks available.
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 […]
Boomerang at Sara’s
Boomerang at Sara’s
Join us for the band Boomerang on on the patio! Reservations are available at 252-636-2555.
Alisa Mike
Alisa Mike
Come out on the beautiful deck and hear Alisa serenade you with song! Food and drinks served.
September Soiree
September Soiree
Season 21 of the Carolina Chamber Music Festival opens with a special evening of captivating musical vignettes in an informal CCMF salon setting! The acclaimed Calyx Piano Trio teams with popular Boston-based accordionist Joe Barbato to share music in a variety of styles. Haydn, Faure, Grieg, and Burt Bacharach are programmed alongside original works by […]
Newcomers Club of New Bern September Meeting
Newcomers Club of New Bern September Meeting
The Newcomers Club of New Bern will be holding its September monthly meeting, Thursday, Sept. 14th, at 7 p.m., at the Harrison Center, 311 Middle Street in downtown New Bern. Getting comfortable in a new place is not always easy. Joining the Newcomers Club of New Bern is a fun way to make friends and […]
Von Lewis
North Carolina Symphony performance to introduce new Music Director
North Carolina Symphony performance to introduce new Music Director
The North Carolina Symphony will present a special performance at Tryon Palace to introduce their new Music Director, Carlos Miguel Prieto. Carlos Miguel Prieto became the Music Director on July 1, 2023, at the beginning of the 2023/2024 season. As soon as we receive more information about the Program for this concert, we will post […]
Tan Sanders
Street Cafes & Family Game Night
Street Cafes & Family Game Night
We invite you to come dine with us! Visit New Bern to experience our street cafes, where we’ve reimagined outdoor dining and taken it to a whole new level. Enjoy cuisine that could rival any top food destination in the world. Our restaurants have opened their doors and brought dining throughout our streets giving guests […]
Mad Fiddler
Dale Moore
Clarence Coley @ Harry’s Blind Tiger
Clarence Coley @ Harry’s Blind Tiger
Get ready to groove to the soulful tunes of the one and only Clarence Coley! He's set to light up the stage and make your evening unforgettable with his mesmerizing music. Don't miss out on this incredible performance. Gather your friends and family, and let's make it a night to remember! See you there!
Jeremy Zeller is Back!
Jeremy Zeller is Back!
Jeremy Zeller from Lawrenceburg KY, is back at Freshwater THIS FRIDAY!!! Last time he completely rocked the house. We have sharks tanks debut lobster truck coming in as well!!! I mean this one will be for the record books! Don’t take my word for just google Jeremy Zeller and The Otherside.
Eli Craig Band
Eli Craig Band
We are anticipating a packed house, so get here early and bring your friends! One of the best bands in NC will have you singing and dancing all night. Come and see us!
J Lane & Tim James
J Lane & Tim James
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music at The Garage! J LANE and Tim James are making their return with their Acoustic Rock Duo show on September 15th. Get ready to sing along to all your favorite tunes while enjoying the finest selection of cold beers and expertly crafted mixed drinks that The […]
The Conspiracy
Steel County Express
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 […]
History Quest
History Quest
Meet at 10 am at New Bern Battlefield Park, where you’ll receive clues to a series of challenging quests. Hop in your car and follow the clues to find historical places in and around New Bern. Whether you're a native or a newcomer, you’ll be amazed at what you'll learn about our past! Each team […]
Pepsi Collectors Roadshow Day
Pepsi Collectors Roadshow Day
The Birthplace of Pepsi will be hosting a Pepsi Collectors Roadshow where you can have your Pepsi memorabilia identified and appraised! From the early days of Caleb Bradham's pharmacy to the latest Pepsi Cola collectibles, Scott Kinzie and Jerry Avery are your go-to experts for all things Pepsi. Scott is the President of the Pepsi […]
Halfway to St. Patty’s Day @ Beartown Bistro!
Halfway to St. Patty’s Day @ Beartown Bistro!
Get lucky with Beartown on Saturday, September 16th for HALFWAY TO ST PATTY'S DAY! Patrick Bliss will be your entertainment & going all out in Irish music! Come celebrate ALL day with us and Green Beer, Guinness, Irish Music & Games, Irish Themed Weekly Specials, Giveaways & SO MUCH MORE TBA! This event begins at 1pm […]
Free Tours of Historic Cedar Grove Cemetery
Free Tours of Historic Cedar Grove Cemetery
New Bern has an undiscovered gem—Cedar Grove Cemetery! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it has a fine collection of 19th century gravestones, markers, and unique statuary monuments. The Questers offer free tours of the cemetery. Join a tour , you'll hear funny and sad stories about the graves , learn the history […]
Outlander at Tryon Palace: Storm of Revolution
Outlander at Tryon Palace: Storm of Revolution
This tour is based upon book 6 of the Outlander series, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, and the corresponding season 6 of the series, The Storm of Revolution. The forces for independence have been unleashed and Governor Josiah Martin has ordered Claire Fraser to assist him as he plots to stop the Revolutionaries. Colonel James Fraser has […]
Paul Picard
Mike Bramble
Footloose on the Neuse Summer Concert featuring RIGGSBEE ROAD
Footloose on the Neuse Summer Concert featuring RIGGSBEE ROAD
Join us for the Trent Cadillac-GMC Footloose on the Neuse Summer Concert Series. This event is FREE! Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy great music at the park. Pets must be on a leash. No coolers. Food trucks will be available. Presented by New Bern Parks and Recreation. For info, call 252-639-2901 or visit […]
Identity and Transformation
Identity and Transformation
Pre-concert discussion with composer James Lee III and Calyx Piano Trio starts at 6:30pm The Calyx Trio returns in a stunning program of works composed in response to self-identity and change. Music by Grieg, Haydn, Shulamit Ran, and the NC premiere of Tones of Clay written for the Calyx Trio by award-winning American composer James […]
David Robinson
Belt Sander Drag Races
Belt Sander Drag Races
Get ready for the 3rd running of the Belt Sander Drag Races!!! Doors open at high noon! A $5 donation (cash only please! thank you!) at the gate for the event and raffles. All proceeds will go to support the art programs at our local high schools. Brewery 99 will be selling their delicious beers, […]
A Classical Sindig
A Classical Sindig
The Colonial NC Branch of the English-Speaking Union of the US welcome Dr. E. Quinn Peeper, Chairman of the English-Speaking Union and the Honorary Consul of Great Britain in New Orleans, and Michael Harold, concert pianists, to New Bern at 4:00 p.m. in the Christ Episcopal Nave, 320 Pollock Street, New Bern. They will dazzle […]
Morgan Hudson Vickers
Morgan Hudson Vickers
Come out and hear classic rock, new age, country, blues and originals! Drinks and full menu on the deck.