TONIGHT

Open Mic Comedy

Wilmington's newest weekly open mic. Local comics trying new material, established acts working out jokes — and it's all free. Cheesesteaks optional but highly recommended.

Port City Cheesesteak Co. · Tuesday · April 21 · 8:00 PM · Free

Elle Sky

Live music with Elle Sky from 6-9pm. Plus $3 off Salty Turtle drafts all night. Perfect low-key Tuesday on Market St.

$3 off Salty Turtle drafts

The Bend · Tuesday · April 21 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Free

Cape Fear Blues Jam

The longest-running open blues jam in the Cape Fear. Pro equipment provided — bring your ears, your instruments, or both. Signup fills fast and 20-minute sets keep the night moving.

Hosted by Cape Fear Blues Society

The Rusty Nail · Tuesday · April 21 · 8:00 PM · Free

Yoga Storytime

Yoga, stories, and music for kids 5 and under at the Pleasure Island branch. Registration required — only a few spots left. Bring a mat, towel, or blanket.

Registration required

Pleasure Island Library · Tuesday · April 21 · 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM · Free

Family Storytime

Stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 5 and under. Library staff build in the five essential early literacy practices. Perfect morning outing with the little ones.

NHC Public Library (Main + Pine Valley) · Tuesday · April 21 · 10:30 AM · Free

Poe's Tavern Earth Day Beach Clean

Help clean up the beach for Earth Day. Every participant gets a free t-shirt plus a free draft or appetizer on Poe's. Do good, drink well, feel great.

Free t-shirt + draft or app for participants

Poe's Tavern · Tuesday · April 21 · 6:00 PM · Free

$5 Flagship Tuesdays + Weekly Ping Pong Tournament

$5 flagship pints all day paired with the weekly ping pong tournament at 6:30pm. Paddle up, drink up, and see if you can take the title. One of the most fun Tuesday hangs downtown.

$5 Flagship pints

Hi-Wire Brewing · Tuesday · April 21 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Free to play

Beach & Shag Night

A true Carolina tradition — shag dancing to beach music at Seven Mile Post. Smooth moves, great vibes, and a friendly crowd that welcomes beginners.

Seven Mile Post · Tuesday · April 21 · 6:30 PM · Free

Trivia Tuesday at Local's Tavern

Leland's weekly trivia hotspot. Gather your smartest friends, grab a cold one, and battle it out across rounds of pop culture, sports, and random brain-busters.

Local's Tavern · Tuesday · April 21 · 6:30 PM · Free

Tuesday Drum Jam & Dance

Castle St's most eclectic hang brings out the drums and the dancers. Come bang, boogie, or just soak up the vibe in Wilmington's grand bohemian hideout.

Barzarre · Tuesday · April 21 · 6:30 PM · Free

Walk & Run Club + $1 Off Cans

Weekly walk/run club at Porters Neck's favorite beer garden. Earn your post-workout pint — $1 off cans all night long under the oaks and fire pits.

$1 off cans

Outer Dunes Brewing · Tuesday · April 21 · 6:00 PM · Free

World Tavern Poker Tuesdays

Free poker night at Leland's original taproom and bottle shop. Chips, craft beer, and a shot at the leaderboard. No buy-in — just show up and play.

Brunswick Beer XChange (BBX) · Tuesday · April 21 · 6:00 PM · Free

Retro Game Night

Dust off the classics and battle your friends on retro consoles at Ogden's favorite neighborhood pub. Cold beer, great food from The Xtra Mile, and pixelated glory.

Seven Mile Post · Tuesday · April 21 · 7:00 PM · Free

Trivia Tuesday

Bowstring's weekly trivia night is back. Grab a crew, grab a beer, and battle for bragging rights. Stick around after for burgers and brews in one of downtown's best music rooms.

Recurring weekly

Bowstring Brewyard · Tuesday · April 21 · 7:00 PM · Free

Dirty Bingo

Classic bingo with a hilariously unhinged twist. Expect outrageous calls, LOL moments, and prizes worth winning. Definitely not your grandma's bingo night.

Waterline Brewing · Tuesday · April 21 · Free