Live Music Options
At press time here is what we found for the week ahead. Always call the venue to confirm.
Thursday: August 15, 2019
Alisa Mike on stage at City Stage each Thursday 7-9 pm
City Stage New Bern 901 B Pollock St offers the serenading sounds of the talented Alisa Mike. Music is served from 7-9 pm
Persimmons Restaurant 100 Pollock St (252) 514-0033 offers the music of Steel County Express serving the fun sounds under the sails for your dining pleasure evening on the deck. Music plays from 6:30-9:30 pm.
The Brown Pelican 411 Broad St., (252) 631-5008 Open Mic is hosted by Charlie Duzan. Sign up starts at 7 pm Music starts at 8 pm. Pack up the gear bag and come jam!!! All are welcome to attend and participate.
Friday, August 16, 2019
Footloose on the Neuse, Lewis & Clark perform 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Union Point Park. Call 252-639-2901.
BrÜtopia 1201 Highway 70 E, (252) 631-5142 welcomes Rob Lightner and Nathan Schaffer sharing songs from 7-10 pm.
The Brown Pelican 411 Broad St., (252) 631-5008 offers the music of Wire Grass this Friday with FREE music offered 7-10 pm.
Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant 415 S Front St., (252) 635-0322 offers the fun music of Al G & Friends live this Friday 7:30 pm until 11 pm. Free music to welcome your weekend!
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Justin Castellano will perform at Sara’s Big Apple from 6-8 pm
Sara’s Big Apple 1150 Broad Creek Road, (252) 636-2555 welcomes the fun and complex finger stylings of the skilled Justin Castellano. Music is served 6-8 PM.
Persimmons Restaurant 100 Pollock St (252) 514-0033 welcomes the blues music of The Carolina Swamp Dogs. Dinner music on the deck from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.
BrÜtopia 1201 Highway 70 E, (252) 631-5142 welcomes the fun music stylings of Kristie Lynn sharing songs tonight from 7-10 pm.
The Garage 1209 US Highway 70 East (252) 288-5585 Ed Prophet is bringing the music to the Garage. Music kicks off at 7 pm and plays until 10 pm.
The Brown Pelican 411 Broad St., (252) 631-5008 offers the music of Sometime Lions will cap off the weekend. They will provide the FREE original grooves from 8-11 pm.
Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant 415 S Front St., (252) 635-0322 offers live music by New Bern based, classic rock cover band, The Wannabees from 8 pm – 12 am.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Persimmons Restaurant 100 Pollock St (252) 514-0033 offers Jazz night with Andrea Owens under the sails this Sunday evening for dinner on the deck. Music plays from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Sara’s Big Apple 1150 Broad Creek Rd. (252) 636-2555 Welcomes Simon Spalding for an acoustic dinner set. Music plays at 6-8 pm.
The Brown Pelican 411 Broad St., (252) 631-5008. Welcome the week with a blues jam hosted by Big Jim Kohler Band. Music starts at 7 pm jam starts at 8 pm and music and fun last until 9 pm!
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
The Brown Pelican 411 Broad St., (252) 631-5008 Welcomes Honky Tonk Tuesday with your hosts Michael Watkins and Charlie Duzan. Music starts at 7 pm. All country music lovers are welcome to come out and jam. All are welcome.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
The Garage 1209 US Highway 70 East (252) 288-5585 hosts an open mic night each Wednesday. Tommy Duzan is your host. All are welcome to play. Music starts at 7 pm and plays until 10 pm.
City Stage New Bern 901 B Pollock St., (252) 631-5122 welcomes Big Jim Kohler & Friends. Music plays 7-9 pm and music is free.
Karaoke/Trivia/Other Games
Thursday, August 15, 2019
BrÜtopia 1201 Highway 70 E (252) 631-5142 30 Seconds Rocks 6:30 pm.
Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant 415 S Front St., (252) 635-0322 Karaoke with Diane Dees 8 PM – 12 AM
Friday, August 16, 2019
City Stage New Bern 901 B Pollock St., (252) 631-5122 offers Karaoke Friday Nights at City Stage!
Attitudes Pub & Grille 32 Shoreline Dr., River Bend (252) 633-2006 Karaoke with Diane Dees 8 pm – 12 am
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant 415 S Front St., (252) 635-0322 30 Seconds Rocks Music Bingo 9 pm with DJ!
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Mickey Milligan’s Billiards 3411 Trent Rd. (252) 637-3711 offers Music Trivia with DJ Krispy. Round One goes down 7-8:30 pm Round Two 8:30-10 pm. Come out for prizes and enjoy the fun.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
The Brown Pelican 411 Broad St., (252) 631-5008 TRIVIA NIGHT! The fun starts at 7 pm.
Beer Army Burger Company 313 Pollock St., (252) 288-5814. TRIVIA NIGHT starts at 7 pm
At The Palace
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Discovering Tryon Palace: Outlander in the Governor’s Palace, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Tryon Palace Waystation. Call 252-639-3524.
Behind the Scenes: Costume Shop, 2:00 p.m. at the Tryon Palace Waystation. Call 252-639-3500.
Discovering Tryon Palace: Outlander Home and Hearth, 4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Tryon Palace Waystation. Call 252-639-3524.
On The Big Screen
Bruin Theater 2500 Neuse Blvd., enccinemas.com
Bear Town Cinema 6: 2806 Trent Rd., (252) 638-1820 beartowncinema.com
Our Stages
New Bern Civic Theatre 414 Pollock St, (252) 634-9057 welcomes the production of The Assassins The Musical. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and 2 pm on Sunday. The show runs through August 18, 2019. For tickets visit their website. www.newberncivictheatre.org
RiverTowne Players Masonic Theatre, 514 Hancock St., Call 252-633-3318.or visit www.RiverTownePlayers.org
Other Groups and Activities From The Calendar
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Seasonal Crafting with Wine · 5:30 – 8:30 PM Hosted by Cravin’ Wine You can make decorations for upcoming holidays! They are excited to partner with Jennifer Waddell of The Craft Studio.
Friday, August 16, 2019
Inaugural River Market Throwdown Join Saint John’s Lodge #3 A.F. & A.M. in our inaugural River Market Throwdown featuring a variety of food, music, and drinks. Supporting the preservation and upkeep of our Masonic Lodge and Theater in the beautiful Downtown New Bern! Admission is $10.00 at the door, mark your calendars, and contribute to a worthy cause!
Date Night It is date night at The Accidental Artist. Offering 2 for 1 on studio fees.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden Farmers Market Opening Day 10 AM – 1 PM.
Neuse River Summer Slam Fishing Tournament at Lawson Creek Park. Call 828-612-1876.
Hwy 55 / Andy’s Foundation Car Wash 9 AM – 4 PM Andy’s Charitable Foundation & The Cannon Crew Car Wash Fund Raiser taking place at The Craven County Jaycees Fairgrounds.
Free Horticultural Workshop, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Craven Cooperative Extension Agricultural Building, 300 Industrial Dr. Call 252-633-1477.
Madame Z’s Dreamgirls Revue Live at City Stage 901 B Pollock St. 8 PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Join the Hearing Loss Association of America-New Bern Chapter with Speaker Traci Nolan at 11:00 a.m. at McCarthy Court Apartments, Common Room, 1325 McCarthy Blvd.
Check Out Our Library!
Friday, August 16, 2019
Big Book Sale Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m Presented by The Friends of the New Bern-Craven County Library. Call 252-638-7800.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Big Book Sale Sat: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Presented by The Friends of the New Bern-Craven County Library. Call 252-638-7800.
Tai Chi Easy with Jan ~ 9:30-10:30 a.m. ~ Learn the benefits of better balance and circulation through this ancient practice for the mind, body, and spirit. The easy-to-duplicate steps allow participants of any ability or age to follow along. Please bring a mat or towel & water. Auditorium
Saturday @ the Movies ~ 3:00-5:00 p.m. ~ Chappaquiddick ~ 50 years ago, Ted Kennedy drove his vehicle off a bridge resulting in the death of his passenger. This dramatization retells the scandal that changed the presidential landscape for decades. This movie is rated PG-13. Auditorium
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale will be The Friends of the Library Big Book Sale will be held at the J. Murphy Smith Center at 508 Middle Street.
Hours: Aug. 18: 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m. Hours: 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Wellness & Empowerment in Life & Living (WELL)~ 10:00-11:00 a.m. ~ Join us each week to explore a wide range of topics for a successful life including building a support system, stress management, overcoming trauma, developing meaningful relationships, and much more! Conference Room
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
River Readers Book Club*~ 1:00-2:00 p.m. ~ The group will discuss Don’t Let Go by Harlan Coben. The reading group is closed to new participants at this time. Conference Room
Don’t Forget These Places
For live music news, sign up an keep the beats with, Tracey Stones, at NCMZ.live.
Also, be sure to visit like the New Bern Music Calendar Facebook page created by Bob and Joanne Friedman.
Check out Jungle Jump of New Bern – it’s an indoor bounce arena with an obstacle course and arcade games (252) 772-3742
Go skating at Rollerland (252) 633-3804
Solve a mystery at the Bear Towne Escape Room (919) 288-4764
Take flight with ParaFlight (703) 963-7389.
Do you prefer ballroom dancing? Visit the Rivertowne Ballroom (252) 637-2003.
Take advantage of over 20 parks and recreation facilities maintained by New Bern Parks & Recreation (252) 639-2901.
Introduce your dog(s) to new friends or just let them run around at the Down East Dog Park at Glenburnie Park, please know that you need to register first and receive the gate code before you can enter (252) 639-2901
Craven County Recreation & Parks (252) 636-6606.
New Bern Farmer’s Market is open for business Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Tuesdays: 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Stop, shop and enjoy the day meeting our vendors.
Visit the New Bern-Craven County Library as they have a lot of fun programs, events, and resources! They offer children’s programs, computer usage, and technology workshops, book clubs, writer’s workshops, open mic night, live music, children’s theater, movie screenings, and rentals, meeting rooms, historical and genealogy research, and much more! (252) 638-7800.
Learn more about our town by taking a self-guided walking tour or have locals take you on a tour:
African American Heritage Tour,
Architectural Walking Tour
Churches & Cemeteries Tour,
Historic Homes Tour, Revolutionary War Heritage Tour,
Walk to Remember Tour (based on Nicholas Sparks books) (252) 637-0250
Bear Town Bears self-guided tour;
New Bern’s Civil War Battlefield Park (252) 638-8558
Scenic Airplane Ride by Tradewind Aviation (252) 636-0716
Trolley Tour (252) 637-7316.
Take a walk in the woods in the Croatian National Forest. The forest’s habitat has carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap, pitcher plant, sun-dew, butterwort, bladderwort among other exotic plants. The Croatian spans approximately 160,000 acres and is located in New Bern’s backyard. It’s a sanctuary for black bear, deer, wild turkey, quail, coyote, bald eagle, beaver, bobcat, porcupine, American alligator, red-tailed hawk, and other wildlife you may see. For maps and more information, talk to the people at the Croatian National Forest’s Ranger’s Station on Hwy 70 E (252) 638-5628
New Bern Now’s Podsquad
Listen to New Bern Now’s Podcast for an in-depth review of the great happenings in and around the town: New Bern & Beyond Podcast Episode # 123
by Tracey Stones