Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling.
Luau Party
Boneyard Harley-Davidson, 2300 Elaine’s Way, Winterville, will host a Luau Party from noon-4 p.m. today. The event will feature food, drinks and music by Island Time Band, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band.
Music House String Quartet
The Music House String Quartet will perform in concert at 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday at 408 W. Fifth St. The quartet features John O’Brien, violin; Kirsten Swanson violin; Meredith Harris, viola; and Christopher Nunnally, cello. The program will include Beethoven Opus 18, No. 6, Shostakovich No. 8 and Blueprint by Greenville native Caroline Shaw. Suggested donation is $20 per concert. Reservations are required. Email themusichousegreenvillenc@gmail.com
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Magnolia Arts Center will present “Jesus Christ Superstar” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Aug. 24 at the State Theatre, 110 W. Fifth St. Additional matinee performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. Aug. 24-25. The musical is a rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors, students and members of the military. Visit magnoliaartscenter.com.
Market on the Square
The Winterville Chamber of Commerce will host a National Night Out Market on the Square from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at 252 Main St. Monthly Market on the Square events include musical entertainment, food and craft vendors and children’s activities. Visit wintervillechamber.com.
Watermelon Festival
The Winterville Watermelon Festival will be held Thursday through Aug. 25 at the Winterville Recreation Park, 332 Sylvania St. The annual event includes carnival rides, a parade, a watermelon-eating contest, food and games. The Watermelon Jam, a ticketed event, will be held from 5-10 p.m. Aug. 24 and will feature Grand Funk Railroad. Visit watermelonfest.com.
Candlelight Concert series
Fever’s Candlelight Concert series will come to Greenville this month with performances Friday at The Memorial Baptist Church, 1510 S.E. Greenville Blvd. The 6:30 p.m. program will feature Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and other works. “A Tribute to Taylor Swift” concert is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Additional performances in the series are scheduled Oct. 26. Concert tickets are $25.68 and may be purchased at feverup.com/m/185634.
Starry Night
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Contentnea Creek, 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, will host Starry Night at 8 p.m. Friday. The event will include glimpses of distant galaxies, planets, and stars, guided by experts. Tickets are $5. This event may be hampered or canceled by a variety of weather conditions. Check the website atimeforscience.org or call 364-2862
Bluey and Bingo
Farmville Public Library, 4276 W. Church St., will host “Meet Bluey and Bingo” at 10 and 11 a.m. Aug. 24. The characters will read a story, play Keepy Uppy with participants, lead a dance party and pose for photos. Free. Visit farmvillelibrary.org.
Mirra celebration
A Dave Mirra Memorial Celebration will be held from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 25 at Jaycee Park, 2000 Cedar Lane. This will include the dedication of a statue in memory of Mirra, a renowned BMX rider and X Games medalist who died in 2016. The event also will include a BMX riding session and food trucks.
Social at Wildwood
Wildwood Park, 3450 Blue Heron Drive, will host a social event for active adults and seniors from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 27. Participants may choose from activities including hiking, painting, Zumba, pickleball, kayaking, crafting and table games. A $5 fee is charged per session. Lunch will be served. Visit greenvillenc.gov or call 329-4968.
Concert on the Common
The Concert on the Common series will present Tell Me Lies: Fleetwood Mac Tribute at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Town Common, 105 E. First St. The series features food trucks and other vendors, along with adult beverages. Pets are welcome. No coolers or glass containers are allowed. Visit concertonthecommon.org.
Kickoff party
The Pirate Radio Kickoff Party, with former ECU player and “American Idol” singer Blake Proehl, will begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at the State Theatre, 110 W. Fifth St. The event also will feature Should’ve Been Cowboys (90s country covers). Tickets are $10.
Freeboot Friday
The first Freeboot Friday of the season will kick off from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at Five Points Plaza, at the corner of Fifth and Evans streets. This free, alive-at-five event offers live music, children’s activities, arts and crafts, live music, food, and adult beverages for those 21 and older. Additional dates are Sept. 13, Sept. 27 and Oct. 25.
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