Community Calendar

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

Saddle up for Arts of the Pamlico’s 1st Annual Cowboy 5K Ramble Run & Rhythm, a western-themed fun run and full day of music, movies, and cowboy flair all benefiting the preservation of the Historic Turnage Theatre.

A Full Day of Western Fun
Morning & Afternoon at the Turnage
BCTMA music jam in the Turnage Gallery

Cowboy trick demonstrations and “give-it-a-try” sessions

Cowboy hat decorating

Old-time cowboy selfie stations

Classic westerns on the big screen

Vaudeville-style theatre tours (sign-up required)

Evening Concert
6:30 PM: Live country music concert with Michael Schott & Band on stage at the Turnage

Awards for Best Cowboy/Cowgirl Outfit

Theatre ticket giveaways during the concert

Ramble & Run Location: Certified waterfront course through downtown Washington and the Pamlico River boardwalk, with activities at the Historic Turnage Theatre
Benefiting preservation efforts by Arts of the Pamlico for the Historic Turnage Theatre Start Time: 5:00 PM.

Clarinetist and Eastern North Carolina native Dr. Chadwick Thomas announces the launch of Crystal Coast Chamber Music, a new chamber music series based in Emerald Isle. Through this series, Thomas aims to expand opportunities to hear live classical music along the North Carolina coast and to share his passion for chamber music with the community.

This inaugural concert will feature Thomas in a clarinet and piano recital with pianist Dr. Yujin Lee, a member of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and an acclaimed chamber musician. The program includes works by Aaron Copland, Francis Poulenc, André Messager, and others.

The performance will take place Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Emerald Isle Baptist Church. Full details about the concert and artists are available at www.crystalcoastchambermusic.org. For updates, subscribe to Crystal Coast Chamber Music's email list and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Hank, Pattie & The Current perform at The Old Theater in Oriental on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. The North Carolina group blends traditional bluegrass with influences from classical, Motown, jazz, and pop. The performance takes place at The Old Theater on Broad Street in Oriental. Ticket information is available at OldTheater.org.

4 front porches, 9 entertainers including Big Jim and Kathleen Kohler, Joe Baes, George Oliver, Tuppence, Dan Jam Phillips, Doctor Paul, Bag End, Mac and Mary McRoy, and Ed Harris. A variety of music genres all afternoon. (Bring your own chair!)

What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday than by visiting homes that witnessed that exciting time in our history. The New Bern Historical Society’s Heritage Homes Tour invites you to tour homes from two historic neighborhoods. Those in the Downtown Historic District date back to the revolutionary period and those in Riverside are inviting homes from one of New Bern’s first suburbs. Join the crowds May 1-2, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. Soak up the history in 10 enchanting homes in 2 historic neighborhoods.

The 2026 self-guided tour includes very exceptional homes in the Downtown and Riverside Historic Districts, ranging from glorious to cozy, and everything in between. These are family homes with rich stories that illustrate New Bern's amazing history. Add creative floral arrangements, live music, gardens in bloom, historical churches and you’ll enjoy a very special day.

In addition to remarkable homes, you’ll enjoy the melodies of 13 local musicians. Your day will be full! Your map, which is your ticket, will guide you to all these delights. You can find a map of all the sites and a list of all the musicians at https://newbernhistorical.org/homes-tour/

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

What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday than by visiting homes that witnessed that exciting time in our history. The New Bern Historical Society’s Heritage Homes Tour invites you to tour homes from two historic neighborhoods. Those in the Downtown Historic District date back to the revolutionary period and those in Riverside are inviting homes from one of New Bern’s first suburbs. Join the crowds May 1-2, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. Soak up the history in 10 enchanting homes in 2 historic neighborhoods.

The 2026 self-guided tour includes very exceptional homes in the Downtown and Riverside Historic Districts, ranging from glorious to cozy, and everything in between. These are family homes with rich stories that illustrate New Bern's amazing history. Add creative floral arrangements, live music, gardens in bloom, historical churches and you’ll enjoy a very special day.

In addition to remarkable homes, you’ll enjoy the melodies of 13 local musicians. Your day will be full! Your map, which is your ticket, will guide you to all these delights. You can find a map of all the sites and a list of all the musicians at https://newbernhistorical.org/homes-tour/

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!