May 16 Saturday
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
May 17 Sunday
This is a Saturday morning acoustic traditional string music jam. A group of area musicians gather to play traditional music. This is a friendly welcoming group that enjoys playing together. New musicians and music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information.
May 18 Monday
The Carteret Community Sunshine Band is starting rehearsals for its spring concert season and is looking for new musicians to join.The Sunshine Band is a volunteer wind ensemble made up of local residents, from students to retirees, who love performing concert band music. The band is especially seeking trombone players, and also needs clarinet and trumpet players, though musicians on all concert band instruments are welcome.Directed by Ritchel Lawson, the band rehearses Monday nights at Newport Middle School and performs community concerts throughout the year.Spring rehearsals begin January 26, 2026For more information, find us on Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website. Interested new members should contact Ritchel Lawson at ritchellawson@hotmail.com
May 19 Tuesday
May 20 Wednesday