Community Calendar

Jun 17 Tuesday

Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass Concert

Faith Evangelical Bible Church and Gramercy Christian School

No admission charge - A free will offering will be taken

07:00 PM - 08:30 PM on Tue, 17 Jun 2025

On Tuesday evening June 17 at 7:00 pm, Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass will perform a concert at Faith Evangelical Bible Church/Gramercy Christian School, located at 8187 Highway 70 in Newport. There is no admission charge. A free will offering will be taken.

Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass provide innovative worship for young and old alike through the "best in sacred brass music." By teaming together, these Christian professionals from around the United States perform their original arrangements as heard on their fifteen recordings. For forty years, The King's Brass have performed over one hundred concerts each season with three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, keyboards, and percussion. Playing a wide variety of music from Gabrieli to hymn classics, from Handel to jazz spirituals, from Christmas carols to patriotic marches, The King's Brass uses all corners of the concert hall to lift hearts and spirits in praise.

Jun 19 Thursday

Gig in the Park - Earth, Wind, & Fire Tribute

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

free

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Thu, 19 Jun 2025

Wilson Downtown Development and the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park are your hosts for this FREE spring concert series. Concerts will be held 4/24, 5/8, 5/22, 6/5, and 6/19 from 6pm-9pm. We are happy to announce we will have ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters from Select Interpreting Services signing at every concert.

The FREE event, made possible by Presenting Sponsor, Wilson County Tourism Development Authority, Series Experience Sponsor, Wilson Energy, and additional Concert, Community, and Friend of Downtown sponsors, is a fundraiser for the two non-profits to support additional events and programming throughout the year.

You'll be rocking to various genres of music this season, including beach, soul, funk, pop, rock, and top 40 while chowing down from a wide selection of food trucks.

Ice cold beverages for the adults - served by our Parkside Pour Sponsors (The Hub of Wilson and Ruckus & Redemption) and fun activities for the kiddos - brought to you by the Imagination Station Science & History Museum!

~ Family-friendly
~ Bring a chair or blanket
~ ID required to purchase beer/wine
~ Check ComeSeeWilson.com after 11am on concert day in case of inclement weather

Food From:
*Everette's Concessions
*SaYum Jamaican Food Truck
*Taste of Texas
*The Rock Food Truck
*The Scoop Truck
*Whirligig Popcorn Shoppe
*Parkers BBQ

Jun 21 Saturday

Ben Sparrow and Friends Summer Jazz 2025

Masonic Theatre

26.00 plus fees

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM on Sat, 21 Jun 2025

Ben Sparrow Brings Timeless Jazz Back Home to New Bern
New Bern, NC — April 22, 2025 — RiverTowne Players are thrilled to announce the return of acclaimed saxophonist Ben Sparrow for his annual summer jazz concert at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern. This much-anticipated performance promises an evening of authentic and joyful music, blending the finest jazz traditions with vibrant Latin American rhythms, gospel, blues, and funk.
A native of North Carolina, Ben Sparrow is celebrated for his heartfelt connection with audiences and his collaborations with renowned artists across the country and beyond. For this special concert, Ben teams up with local jazz vocalist John Van Dyke and some of Eastern Carolina's most talented musicians for a musical experience you will remember.
Event Details:
Venue: Masonic Theatre, 514 Hancock Street, New Bern, NC
Date: June 21st, 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: Available now at www.rivertowneplayers.org
RiverTowne Players are proud to host this exceptional event, showcasing the timeless essence of live jazz and celebrating Ben Sparrow’s enduring connection to his roots. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz enthusiast or discovering the genre for the first time, this concert is an unforgettable opportunity to experience world-class talent right here in New Bern.
RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

New Bern Civic Theatre

$18-$24

07:30 PM - 02:00 PM, every day through Aug 31, 2025.

This gothic punk-rock musical explores the mysteries surrounding the trial of Lizzie Borden and delves into the accused axe murderer’s life and mind. Rated [R]

Show Sponsor: Beary the Hatchet

August 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 PM - August 24 & 31 at 2PM