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WEDNESDAY · APRIL 22
18 Events · Weekly Fun · Food & Drink Events · Comedy & Magic · Local Bars & Live Music
Wednesday · April 22
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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UNCW Symphonic Band
The UNCW Symphonic Band takes the Kenan Auditorium stage for an evening concert showcasing the music department's student talent. Polished, powerful, and a bargain vs. touring shows.
UNCW Music Dept
Comedy & Magic 3
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Open Mic Night
Open mic night at Laws & Libations kicks off at 7pm with rotating comics and musicians taking the stage. Free to watch, free to sign up. $5 glasses of wine and half-price bottles all night.
Drink specials: $5 wine, 1/2 price bottles, $5 white tea shots
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Dare Devil Improv
Wilmington's longest-running improv troupe takes the Dead Crow stage with a fully improvised night of comedy. No script, no safety net — just fast laughs made up on the spot. Free show.
Free
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Laws & Libations Wednesday Open Mic Comedy
The late Wednesday open mic rolls at 8pm at Laws & Libations — Wilmington's growing comedy scene in full swing. Free show, cheap drinks, raw jokes. Come heckle nicely.
Free
Local Bars & Live Music 3
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WNGL Live Music
Early evening live music from WNGL on the Shaka Stage in Ironclad's 30K sq ft beer garden. Grab Shaka Tacos, a cold beer, and catch sunset in Hampstead.
Free
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Bianca Shaw Live
Live music by Bianca Shaw from 6-9pm at The Bend in Ogden. Half-price wine all night pairs perfectly with the acoustic vibe. No cover — just show up and settle in.
1/2 price wine
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Jared Michael Cline Live
Wilmington singer-songwriter Jared Michael Cline brings his honest, soulful live show to SeaWitch in Carolina Beach. Tiki drinks, island vibes, and a performer who connects with every crowd.
Free, dog & family friendly
Food & Drink Events 4
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COVEY x Wholesome Farms Dinner
Mushroom madness — a 4-course dinner with dessert wine pairings spotlighting Wholesome Farms' local mushrooms. $75 per guest for one of Wilmington's most creative farm-to-table nights.
Reservations required
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Free Weekly Wine Tasting
Fermental's weekly free wine tasting runs every Wednesday at 5pm. Friendly staff, new pours, pet-friendly patio, free parking. Casual, educational, and always a good hang.
Free, recurring weekly
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Pint Night: Feast Down East Fundraiser
Pint for a purpose — $1 from every pint sold goes to Feast Down East, supporting local farmers and food access across Southeastern NC. Drink good beer, do good work.
$1/pint donated to Feast Down East
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Flytrap Sushi Roll & Lumpia Workshop
Hands-on sushi rolling + lumpia workshop at Flytrap Brewing. Includes 2 drinks, fried roll samples, and you build your own fresh rolls for dinner. $75 — reservation required.
Includes 2 drinks, reserve
Family-Friendly 2
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Battleship Yoga
Yoga on the deck of the Battleship North Carolina — one of the most iconic workout settings in the Cape Fear. Bring a mat and flow with a river view.
Registration recommended
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Earth Day Yoga in the Gardens
Earth Day flow at Airlie Gardens — 67 acres of oaks, azaleas, and coastal beauty. Celebrate the planet with a grounding yoga session surrounded by spring blooms.
Earth Day special
Weekly Fun 5
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Jimmy Trivia
Jimmy Trivia rolls into Ironclad's beer garden Wednesday evenings. Team up, test your knowledge, and win bar tabs. Shaka Taco kitchen open all night.
Free
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Music Bingo — 80s/90s Hits
Music Bingo at Outer Dunes' Porters Neck beer garden. Wheelz Pizza on-site from 5:30-7:30. Craft beer, fire pits, and prizes — the Wednesday staple north of town.
Free, Wheelz Pizza 5:30-7:30pm
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BBX Game Show Night
Game Show Night rolls every Wednesday at BBX in Leland. Part trivia, part variety show, all fun — one of the best craft beer selections in Brunswick County to wash it down.
Free
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Wednesday Night Cornhole Tournament
Seven Mile Post's weekly cornhole tournament kicks off at 7pm. Grab a partner (or find one) and throw bags for bragging rights in Ogden's favorite neighborhood bar. 21+.
Free, 21+
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Wednesday Trivia
Meeser Eddie's Funtime Trivia takes over Dead Crow every Wednesday at 7pm. Grab your smartest friends, test your knowledge, and win bragging rights. Free to play, laughs guaranteed.
Free
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