Saturday · July 18
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra: Jurassic Park in Concert
Iconic film score performed live with the movie — one weekend only.
Wilson Center · 2:30 PM
Tickets↗★ This Weekend in Port City ★
THE WEEKEND
JUL 17 - JUL 19
78 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Family-Friendly · Concerts · Theater & Performing Arts
Friday · July 17
Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime & Red NOT Chilli Peppers
Two of the best tribute acts throwing a lakeside dance party.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · July 17 · $8.38+
Opera Wilmington presents SUOR ANGELICA & CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
Two classic Italian operas in a single riveting evening at Mainstage Theatre.
UNCW Kenan Auditorium · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · July 18 · Free
Garden Glizzy Fest
Trolly Stop hot dogs, tie-dye, wring-out relay race, DJ, live music.
Outer Dunes Brewing · 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday · July 18 · $7+
Wilmington Margarita Festival
Tasting contest, live DJ, food vendors, beer garden, trip giveaway.
ChowTown · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · July 17
Concerts 4
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Summer Jazz Workshop presents Jon Hill Trio
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Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime & Red NOT Chilli Peppers
High-energy tribute band celebrating the reggae-punk fusion of Sublime and the funk-rock legacy of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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The British Invaders Band: 60s-80s British Rock N Roll Tribute
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The Asheville Mountain Boys
Doors 7pm, Sold Out
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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Come From Away
Tony Award-winning musical about a plane diverted to a small Canadian town on 9/11, celebrating community, compassion, and human kindness.
Opera House Theatre Company, July 16-26
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The Shark Is Broken
Big Dawg Theatre Company, July 9-19
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Opera Wilmington presents SUOR ANGELICA & CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
Comedy & Magic 1
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Jessica Michelle Singleton
Also 9:30pm show
Local Bars & Live Music 14
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Free Concert Friday • Deep 6: A Tribute to Pearl Jam
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Jack Jack 180 - Sunset Live Music Series
The Boatyard at Marina Grill
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Live Music (Hi-Wire)
45 rpm performing
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Wheelz Pizza + Live Music by Brandon Hawkins
$4 off 4-packs, food truck 5-9
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Dirty White Rags at Cloud 9
Special birthday event
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Live Music with Justin Cody Fox Band
Guitar-heavy rock and blues
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Live Music: Andrew Kasab (Ragsdale)
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Maybe Sunday at Ogden Tap Room
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The Motos
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The Oh-G's Family Band
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CMB @ The Rusty Nail
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Dub Church Returns (EDM)
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The Righteous Dudes
70s-2000s hits cover band
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Zebra Escape Party & Romeo's Birthday
DJ Slim Deluxe
Festivals 1
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Seaglass Salvage Market
July 17-19, coastal treasures market
Food & Drink Events 1
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Pizza & Prosecco with Zardetto
Family-Friendly 2
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Wilmington Symphony Orchestra @ Pine Valley Library
Also 11:30am session
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Summer Book Sale - Friends of the Library Night
FOL Members Only, join at door
Saturday · July 18
Concerts 4
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Wilmington Symphony Orchestra: Jurassic Park in Concert
Experience the iconic Jurassic Park film with the complete John Williams orchestral score performed live by a full symphony orchestra.
Also 7:30pm show
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Summer Jazz Workshop presents UNCW Faculty Jazz Combo
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Buffalo Traffic Jam
Local or regional act bringing live music energy to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
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Mr. Fahrenheit: A Tribute to Queen
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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Come From Away
Tony Award-winning musical about a plane diverted to a small Canadian town on 9/11, celebrating community, compassion, and human kindness.
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The Shark Is Broken
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Variety Show
Comedy & Magic 1
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Jessica Michelle Singleton
Local Bars & Live Music 10
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DJ Në
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Sips & Songs: Jesse Stockton
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Latin Night
Wilmington Latin Dance and DJ Chris Perez
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The Hatch Brothers - Sunset Live Music Series
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Live Music: Blarney Brogues Irish Band
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ReSoul
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Machine Gun
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Velma Band Live at Barzarre
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DJ WOLPH: Buffalo Traffic Jam Afterparty
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Lowtech Live (Andy's 50th Birthday)
Festivals 4
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Wilmington Margarita Festival
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Garden Glizzy Fest
Live music 5-8pm Ashton Eller, Billy Dutch & Josh Varnes
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Mole-Y Christmas in July
Double beer release, Fairy Hair, pop-up vendors, food trucks, all-day
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Seaglass Salvage Market
Food & Drink Events 2
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Rhinegeist Brewing Tap Takeover
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The Craft Box Pop-Up
Family-Friendly 6
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Summer Book Sale
Hardbacks $3, Paperbacks $2
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Paws Place Rescue Social
Meet adoptable dogs, pet portrait pop-up, supply drive
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Family Fun Night at Airlie Gardens
Celebrating families and Reilly the Goose Dog
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Pokemon Card Show
70 tables, retro games, bounce house, kids free
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Honey Harvest at Halyburton
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Walk & Learn at Halyburton
Farmers Markets 3
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Riverfront Farmers Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
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Carolina Beach Market
Sunday · July 19
Concerts 2
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Summer Jazz Workshop Final Concert
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Natalie Boeyink Quartet
Doors 6pm, Sold Out
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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Opera Wilmington presents SUOR ANGELICA & CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
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Come From Away
Tony Award-winning musical about a plane diverted to a small Canadian town on 9/11, celebrating community, compassion, and human kindness.
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The Shark Is Broken
Closing performance
Comedy & Magic 1
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Stand Up For The NC Cannabis Industry
Local Bars & Live Music 6
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Blue Sunday w/ The Rhythm Bones
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Live Music: The Miles Atlas Band
80s/90s hits, Americana, country, rock
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Baila in The Boatyard
Wilmington Latin Dance
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Lee's Cut Duo
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The Feebs Trio
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Live Music: Ethan Hanson
Festivals 1
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Seaglass Salvage Market
Food & Drink Events 1
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Boots and Brunch and Reaper Dog Challenge
Family-Friendly 3
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Summer Book Sale
Price decrease: Hardbacks $2, Paperbacks $1
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Sunday Pop-Up Event
All ages, guest trivia, $4 mimosas & Intracoastal Blondes
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Final Match Watch Party
Family-friendly soccer watch party
Weekly Fun 2
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Luck of the Draw
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Weekly Jazz Jam Hosted by Jay Killman
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