Community Calendar

Great White will perform live at the 5th Annual Celebration on the Sound. The evening begins with a Tailgate on the Patio at 6:00 p.m., featuring food trucks, beverages (beer, soda, and water), and music to kick off the event. Guests will then head inside the Crystal Coast Civic Center for a full concert as Great White performs their iconic rock hits.

Impact:
Proceeds from every ticket support Carteret Community College students and programs.

Additional Information:
Tickets are available now at CelebrationOnTheSound.com.

Great White Live at Celebration on the Sound! Enjoy an unforgettable night of classic rock as Great White performs their iconic hits at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Food trucks and beverages will be available for purchase, and free parking is included with your ticket. Don’t miss this high-energy evening of legendary music!

Art Meets History at Bath Fest in Historic Bath at Bonner's Point. Pirate living history, arts and crafts street fair, student art show and live music. Lightnin Wells opens Bath Fest at 10:00am with traditional, acoustic blues. At 11:00am, Carolina Still plays hillbilly music at its finest. The Emerald City Big Band plays at 12:00pm. From 1:30pm to 3:00pm, Shannon Baker and Sometime Soon play classic bluegrass and country. To learn more go to www.bathfest.com.

Experience a high-energy yet intimate night of live music as Quincy Jones and Friends present An Evening of Blues, Rock & Reggae featuring Morgan Hudson and Michael Albronda in the Turnage Gallery.

This Gallery Music Series performance blends soulful blues, classic and modern rock, and laid-back reggae grooves into a dynamic, genre-crossing evening. Known for their musicianship, versatility, and chemistry, these artists create an engaging atmosphere where powerful vocals, expressive guitar work, and rhythmic drive take center stage—all in a relaxed, close-up setting designed for true music lovers.

🎟 Tickets: $10 per person
🪑 Seating is limited to 80 guests – advance purchase recommended
🍺 Concessions available for purchase

The Gallery Music Series is supported by NC Arts Council Grassroots Grant funding provided by Arts of the Pamlico.

Join us for a night that moves effortlessly between groove and grit, bringing bluesy soul, rock energy, and reggae rhythm to one unforgettable evening in the gallery.

Save the date for the 12th Annual AB Beach Music Festival on the boardwalk at the Circle on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This year’s festival will feature:

Jim Quick & Coastline

The Band of Oz

Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot

The I-42 Band

The Mighty Saints of Soul

Join The Carteret Community Sunshine Band on Friday night May 29, 6:30PM at Fort Macon for our 2026 spring concert!

The concert will feature a variety of music from traditional band pieces and marches to lighter selections and familiar tunes. Our group is made up of musicians from many different backgrounds who simply share a love of playing music and bringing it to our community.

Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. Bug spray is also recommended!

The First Friday ArtWalk is celebrated on the first Friday of each month. It is a time to enjoy Downtown’s eclectic mix of restaurants, galleries, shops, and live music venues along your stroll! Enjoy amazing artwork, live music, delicious food, and local beer.

The FREE Emerald Express Trolley will run from 5:00pm – 9:00pm during all Downtown Greenville First Friday ArtWalks! Hop aboard our scenic trolley tour circulating through Downtown Greenville from Dickinson Avenue to ECU’s Main Campus, making a full ArtWalk route loop approximately every 20 minutes (construction may affect this timing).

Park your car and ride the trolley to meet up with friends and explore your city. You can hop on and off at any stop!

First ArtWalk of 2025-2026 Season: Friday, September 5, 2025

Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 - 2026 First Friday ArtWalk Dates:
September 5 | October 3 | November 7 | December 5 | January 2 | February 6 | March 6 | April 3 | May 1 | June 5

The 12th annual Ol' Front Porch Music Festival at the riverfront in Oriental, NC is Friday and Saturday Oct. 2-3, 2026. Free this year and every year, it showcases a dynamic mix of nationally touring artists and regional favorites. Music begins Friday at 1pm and Saturday at 11am on the Riverfront Stage on the Neuse River and on porches throughout Oriental. Final Riverfront shows each day start at 5pm. Golf cart shuttles along the festival route provided. Americana, bluegrass, zydeco, roots, Latin, gospel, jazz, country, folk. Not just great music. Eclectic mix of arts and craftsmen. And it's a foodie destination!