Johnston County Event Calendar
THANK YOU ARTISTS – Live via YouTube
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Dec 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

7:00 pm
As we say goodbye to 2020, The Clayton Center wants to say “THANK YOU” to all of the artists that have performed as part of our weekly livestream concert series. We are indebted to them for trusting us to produce a quality evening of entertainment in which they could showcase their tremendous talents. While we[...]
THE BRITISH INVADERS – Live via YouTube
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

7:00 pm
Our first livestream concert of the New Year brings The British Invaders to our stage and into your living rooms. This band will transport you back to the 1960s, when English bands were storming the USA! This Live Stream Concert will be broadcast on YouTube at the following link: https://youtu.be/NJ5LPRt-0AA
THE JOHN BROWN JAZZ ORCHESTRA – Live via YouTube
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
@ North Johnston High School
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

10:00 am
The Johnston County Health Department has scheduled a drive-thru clinic on Thursday, January 14th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or until supplies last at North Johnston High School located at 5915 US Hwy 301 North, Kenly, NC 27542. Individuals seeking to receive a vaccination should enter the back entrance of North Johnston High School[...]
Polar Bear Run
@ Downtown Selma
Jan 16 @ 9:00 am

9:00 am
Join us for the 5th Annual Polar Bear Run 5K through Selma. $10 per runner — pets are free of charge There will NOT be registration the day of the event — you must pre-register by 4pm, Friday, January 15, 2021. Social distancing rules will apply. Face masks must be worn at check-in but will[...]
REBEL’S FOX – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

7:00 pm
This Livestream Concert will be broadcast on The Clayton Center’s Facebook page, as well as on our YouTube channel at the following link: https://youtu.be/w2z7vKN2oMA. Join us Wednesday, January 20, as Clayton’s own Rebel’s Fox returns to The Clayton Center. The band will be going live at 7 PM so gather your friends in front of[...]
Vaccination Event Johnston Community College.
@ Johnston Community College
Jan 22 @ 10:00 am

10:00 am
Smithfield, NC – The Johnston County Health Department has scheduled a drive-thru clinic on Friday, January 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until supplies last at Johnston Community College located at 245 College Road, Smithfield, NC 27577. Individuals seeking to receive a vaccination should enter the main entrance to Johnston Community College from US 70–Business Highway (East[...]
VCT RADIO – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

7:00 pm
“Funk on the bottom, jazz on the top” VCT Radio, featuring – Chris Conley (drums) – formerly with Crossoverdrive and Will McBride Group – Troy Cole (bass) – formerly with Jaafar and Crossoverdrive – Vishnu Gangadharan (keyboards) – formerly with Jaafar – Will McBride (guitar) – founder of Will McBride Group What critics say about VCT[...]
REBEKAH TODD – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WADE HILL – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
18th Annual Valentine’s Jazz Festival – Special Livestream Event, 4:00 PM
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Feb 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

4:00 pm
Love Valentine’s Day? Love Jazz? Then join us for the 18th annual Duke, NCCU and UNC Valentine’s Jazz Festival LIVE from The Clayton Center on Sunday, February 14. Historically, the festival is a collaborative concert that brings together jazz ensembles from Duke University, North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel[...]
18th Annual Valentine’s Jazz Festival – Special Livestream Event, 7:00 PM
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Feb 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

7:00 pm
Love Valentine’s Day? Love Jazz? Then join us for the 18th annual Duke, NCCU and UNC Valentine’s Jazz Festival LIVE from The Clayton Center on Sunday, February 14. Historically, the festival is a collaborative concert that brings together jazz ensembles from Duke University, North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel[...]
VAN METER – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Black History Month Shoebox Parade
@ Selma Parks and Recreation, 112 E. Anderson Street
Feb 18 @ 7:00 pm

7:00 pm
Selma’s Black History Month Shoebox parade is a big celebration on a small scale! Business owners and residents from Selma and beyond can submit their handmade mini float to capture the spirit of Black History Month 2021. View from home as the floats come together in a virtual mini-parade shown on our Facebook page or[...]
LOREN DAY – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Feb 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
LUCKY’S SHAMROCK SEARCH
@ Smithfield Community Park
Mar 1 @ 5:00 am – Mar 17 @ 9:00 pm

5:00 am
LUCKY’S SHAMROCK SEARCH March 1st-March 17th LUCKY has lost his shamrocks ! GRAB YOUR MAP FROM the SMITHFIELD RECREATION AND AQUATIC CENTER and help LUCKY FIND THEM. All of LUCKY’S SHAMROCKS can be found in Smithfield Community Park. The search is for everyone and there are 15 shamrocks located throughout the park. Have fun during[...]
JONATHAN PARKER – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Mar 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
FAITH & SCARS – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Mar 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
BRUCE NAEGELEN – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Mar 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ERIK HAWKS – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Mar 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bunny Bash
@ Smithfield Community Park Rotary Shelter
Mar 27 @ 9:00 am
AARON HAMM & THE BIG RIVER BAND – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Mar 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

7:00 pm
This Live Stream Concert will be broadcast on Facebook, as well as The Clayton Center’s YouTube channel at the following link: https://youtu.be/bkfQqbVNoKA In March of 2020, we started our weekly Live Stream Concert Series with Aaron Hamm. Now he returns one year later as we continue to bring these virtual concerts straight into your living[...]
Selma Around Town Most Egg-cellent Adventure Easter Egg Hunt
@ Downtown Selma
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

9:00 am
Start anytime between 9:00 am -10:30 am at the Downtown Gazebo Solve simple clues to make your way around town for MORE clues Collect ALL the clues and meet up with the Easter Bunny for treats and candy. Photo ops available. Social distancing rules will apply. The Egg-cellent Adventure will take approx. 1.5 to walk[...]
Easter Bunny Ride Thru Town
@ Smithfield NC
Apr 3 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
@ Selma, NC
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

1:00 pm
Here Comes Peter Cottontail The famous Easter bunny will be hopping around Selma aboard Selma’s Fire Engine! Starting at 1pm on Saturday, April 3rd. Schedule is as follows: 1:00-1:25 – E Lizzie St, Redwood, Millbrook St, Wood St, Ray St, White St, Hare St, Winston Cr 1:25-1:40 – N Sharpe St, Dixie Dr, Pecan Dr,[...]
Selma Baptist Church ALIVE!
@ Downtown Selma
Apr 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Elle Stephens & Cameron Schuler – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
10th Annual Champions Virtual 5k/10k
@ Walk-run at your place! In your own space!
Apr 10 – Apr 17 all-day
CANCELED: The Tan and Sober Gentlemen – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Apr 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

7:00 pm
This Livestream Concert has been canceled due to circumstances beyond our control. “Born and raised in the North Carolina backcountry, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen began taking in the songs, stories, and tunes that make up their beloved state’s heritage before they could talk. Despite having played music together in some form or another for[...]
Project 63 – Livestream Virtual Concert
@ The Clayton Center Online Event
Apr 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

7:00 pm
This Livestream Concert will be broadcast on The Clayton Center’s Facebook, as well as YouTube at the following link: https://youtu.be/cnYD2bwRNPs Project 63 will be returning once again to The Clayton Center Wednesday, April 14 at 7PM! Make sure to tune in and rock the night away. This concert is made possible with support from the Clayton[...]
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