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12th Annual Community Fabric Awards
12th Annual Community Fabric Awards
The Community Fabric Awards (CFA) annual event showcases individual, business, and educational excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of service, and inspiration of others. The Foundation created this premier event in 2011 to recognize, reward, and encourage activities that have a significant impact on meeting the needs of our local communities. Mr. […]
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Bryan Mayer at Sara’s!
Bryan Mayer at Sara’s!
Join us for music on our patio with New Bern's favorite artist Bryan Mayer! 5:30pm-7:30pm
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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 […]
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Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
We invite 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 an […]
The Switch at Blackbeard’s Triple Play!
The Switch at Blackbeard’s Triple Play!
The weather is warming up, and we are gonna heat it up when we bring the party to New Bern! Blackbeard's is the place, and we can't wait to see you! Tasty food, Tasty Drinks, and all the Tasty Jams from The Switch!
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North Carolina Naval History Symposium
North Carolina Naval History Symposium
The North Carolina Military Historical Society and Tryon Palace Present North Carolina Naval History Symposium Welcome and Brief Business Meeting of the NC Military Historical Society Jeff Bockert, NC Historic Sites East Region Supervisor The Battleship USS North Carolina (BB-55) Sion Harrington, NCMHS Vice President and former State Military Archivist North Carolinians in the Naval […]
Market Day @White’s Farm
Market Day @White’s Farm
Come have a fun day down the farm! We are hosting our annual vendor event to help support our other local businesses. Come shop with us and other small businesses. Food, Fun and Shopping and Activities!
Honour, The Musical
Honour, The Musical
The Stanly-Spaight Duel. One of New Bern’s most compelling stories. A younger man goads an older statesman. The older man insults the younger. All in public. In newsprint. Add the story of Sarah Rice, a favored enslaved servant of the Spaights, who had a son by John Stanly. Mix it all together with the knowledge […]
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Honour, The Musical
Honour, The Musical
The Stanly-Spaight Duel. One of New Bern’s most compelling stories. A younger man goads an older statesman. The older man insults the younger. All in public. In newsprint. Add the story of Sarah Rice, a favored enslaved servant of the Spaights, who had a son by John Stanly. Mix it all together with the knowledge […]
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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 […]
Brews & Bites on the River
Brews & Bites on the River
SAVE THE DATE! We are thrilled to be back this year for the Brews & Bites fundraiser to celebrate MCAS Cherry Point and to continue raising awareness of ACT's efforts to protect and grow our base. Join us for beer, wine, margaritas, and bites; music from Joe Baes Music and axe throwing with Beary The […]
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Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
We invite 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 an […]
Aaron Davenport at Sara’s!
Aaron Davenport at Sara’s!
Join us on the patio for great food, drinks and a performance from Aaron! A great musician and great food - you can't go wrong!
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PLEIN AIR NEW BERN
The inaugural Plein Air New Bern in 2021 was a huge success, anyway you look at it. Beautiful paintings were created, displayed and sold....each finding a new owner, eager to have original art hanging in their home to enjoy every day. And the best part....the adventure continues, Blast Off - May 7- 8 (Optional […]
Rooted in History
Rooted in History
Come explore the rich and diverse tapestry that makes our community who we are today. Visit the Palace grounds and learn medicinal uses of plants past and present, the geographic origins of our food, learn more about the people and groups who have called North Carolina home, and walk through a timeline of military history […]
Festival of Fun
Festival of Fun
Enjoy arts & crafts, fun games, great food, inflatables, kid friendly vendors and special entertainment! For additional information, visit our Parks & Recreation page at www.NewBernNC.gov or call 252-639-2901
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Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Family Circus is coming to a town near you! SHOWTIMES: May 9 - 6:00pm May 10 - 5:00pm & 7:30pm 90 minutes of circus fun for the whole family! Don't miss out -lewisclarkcircus.com LOCATION: Craven Co Fairgrounds - 3700 Hwy 70 East TICKET PRICES: Adult + free child (online) - $20 Adult […]
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Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Family Circus is coming to a town near you! SHOWTIMES: May 9 - 6:00pm May 10 - 5:00pm & 7:30pm 90 minutes of circus fun for the whole family! Don't miss out -lewisclarkcircus.com LOCATION: Craven Co Fairgrounds - 3700 Hwy 70 East TICKET PRICES: Adult + free child (online) - $20 Adult […]
Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Family Circus is coming to a town near you! SHOWTIMES: May 9 - 6:00pm May 10 - 5:00pm & 7:30pm 90 minutes of circus fun for the whole family! Don't miss out -lewisclarkcircus.com LOCATION: Craven Co Fairgrounds - 3700 Hwy 70 East TICKET PRICES: Adult + free child (online) - $20 Adult […]
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Circus On Ice
Circus On Ice
The great Circus On Ice invites you to this frozen adventure with all your favorite characters and amazing circus acts. Enjoy the performances of our jugglers, tight-rope walkers, clowns and sensational ice-skaters. Limited Tickets Hurry up to get yours !! Get your tickets in advance here https://www.eventbrite.com/.../new-bern-nc-tickets...
Circus On Ice
Circus On Ice
The great Circus On Ice invites you to this frozen adventure with all your favorite characters and amazing circus acts. Enjoy the performances of our jugglers, tight-rope walkers, clowns and sensational ice-skaters. Limited Tickets Hurry up to get yours !! Get your tickets in advance here https://www.eventbrite.com/.../new-bern-nc-tickets...
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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 […]
Music on the Rooftop with Jim & Kathy Kohler
Music on the Rooftop with Jim & Kathy Kohler
May 12th on the roof We have live music, cocktails & great food with an awesome view of our downtown! Music starts at 6pm & its first come first serve!
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Street Cafe’s and Family Games
Street Cafe’s and Family Games
We invite 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 an […]
First Capital AACA Spring Show
First Capital AACA Spring Show
Historic Downtown New Bern First Capital AACA Annual Spring Show. Open to all Pre 1997 Car & Motorcycle classes including modified cars.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two.
Embers featuring Craig Woolard – New Bern Shrine Club
Embers featuring Craig Woolard – New Bern Shrine Club
Get your week started with the sounds of beach music from the world renowned musical talents of The Embers featuring Craig Woolard! Come see why they are in the South Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame. Doors open at 3:00pm Show time is 4:00pm Cash Bar Admission: $20 in advance $25 at the door $200 […]
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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 […]
Havelock Summer Concert Series
Havelock Summer Concert Series
Exciting FREE events coming to Havelock City Park in our new stage! Check out the Summer Concert Series and be on the lookout for more Movies in the Park. Vendors are welcome. Contact Parks & Recreation at (252) 444-6429.
WiP rocks The Vine Cafe
WiP rocks The Vine Cafe
Work in Progress returns, after our April 21 show, to the Vine Cafe for live music on the patio! Incredible food at this place and they will be serving beer and wine.
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Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
We invite 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 an […]
Simon Spalding at Sara’s!
Simon Spalding at Sara’s!
Join us for some Irish fun with Simon Spalding and his fiddle! He will be hanging out with us from 5:30pm - 7:30pm on the patio.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two.
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Underground Railroad Symposium
Underground Railroad Symposium
The Underground Railroad-the resistance to enslavement through escape and flight, through the end of the Civil War-refers to the efforts of the enslaved African Americans to escape bondage. Wherever slavery existed, there were efforts to escape. Some of these efforts were carefully planned with help from others, and some were opportunistic. The methods and routes […]
Shriner’s Spring Parade
Shriner’s Spring Parade
Join us in downtown New Bern for our spring parade! Parade Steps Off – George St. - Broad St. - Middle St. - Disbands on South Front St. at BB&T & DoubleTree
2nd Annual Tap That Block Party!
2nd Annual Tap That Block Party!
It’s that time again New Bern! It’s the 2ND ANNUAL TAP THAT ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY! This event was created by Tap That in 2021 to celebrate Tap That’s Birthday and this year, we are going even BIGGER! The street will be closed (sponsored by Religious Community Services), the drinks will be cold and the entertainment will be […]
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2nd Annual New Bern History Quest
2nd Annual New Bern History Quest
Can You Solve a Clue? Then the New Bern Historical Society and Sherlock T. Bear invite you to test your sleuthing skills in their second annual, family friendly outdoor history hunt! On Sunday May 22 at 11am, teams will gather at New Bern Battlefield Park to receive their clues. Hop in your car and follow […]
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two.
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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 […]
An Evening of Chamber Music
An Evening of Chamber Music
Join us for An Evening of Chamber Music featuring Shauna Bierly and Friends! Music will be performed by Craven CC staff accompanist and pianist Shauna Bierly, along with vocalist Megan Massey, pianist Jared Alan Yoakem, viola player Matthew Tucci, and cellist Kimberly Zimmerman. The concert will feature famous works from composers such as Dvořák, Schumann, […]
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Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
We invite 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 an […]
Alice Osborn LIVE at BrÜtopia in New Bern
Alice Osborn LIVE at BrÜtopia in New Bern
Stop by Brutopia Friday night to enjoy Alice’s covers from the ‘80s and ‘90s and Americana/folk upbeat originals that influenced by country, bluegrass, and folk. Her music features upbeat tempos, poignant lyrics, catchy melodies, and powerful vocals—and fun! Alice’s acoustic originals are influenced by diverse artists such as Natalie Merchant, Phil Collins, and Mary Chapin […]
Havelock Summer Concert Series
Havelock Summer Concert Series
Exciting FREE events coming to Havelock City Park in our new stage! Check out the Summer Concert Series and be on the lookout for more Movies in the Park. Vendors are welcome. Contact Parks & Recreation at (252) 444-6429.
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Memorial Day Celebration at The Garage
Memorial Day Celebration at The Garage
Join us in Celebrating our Vets. Vets will receive tickets for food and drink. Silent Auction and a great time at one of your favorite places.
DJ K-DASH at Tap That!
DJ K-DASH at Tap That!
Our house DJ is here to play your favorites all night long! The best DJ in town is by far DJ K-DASH - you'll be dancing and having a blast at Tap That!
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two.
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Sunday Serenade
Sunday Serenade
Mark your calendar and join me on the deck of the Doubletree Hilton in downtown New Bern. Great tunes and gorgeous views!
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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 […]
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Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
We invite 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 an […]
John Brown’s “Little” Big Band
John Brown’s “Little” Big Band
(Tickets issued for the original concert date, Friday, January 21, 2022, will be honored on June 3, 2022) John Brown (bassist) and his “Little” Big Band will bring the sound of the 1940s swing band music to life in this evening show of instruments and BIG dramatic notes! The “little” comes from the number of […]
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Silhouette And Couture Fashion Show
Silhouette And Couture Fashion Show
A Ladi Luscious and Superiorcurves Boutique production will be hosting a Silhouette And Couture Fashion Show with the following: Host Myesha Nicole, Dj Seefoe, Comedian Nick Mitchell and 2cups with executive label Jaleel Cobb and singer Phil Edmond and a special guest: Unique Musick . Unique Musick loves the kids so if your babies would […]
New Bern Pride Prom & Vendor Fair
New Bern Pride Prom & Vendor Fair
Vendor FairJune 4, 6p - 9pProm (Adults 18+)June 4, 7p-12aWe welcome all LGBTQIA+ and allied individuals to experience prom with pride for the first time, or in some cases, all over again. Come ready to dance the night away with drinks, snacks, a drag show, live DJ and more.Experience prom with PRIDE on June 4th! […]