Friday · July 24
Zac Townsend
Standup comedy at Wilmington's only full-time comedy club — Fri & Sat.
Dead Crow Comedy Room · 7pm & 9:30pm
Tickets↗★ This Weekend in Port City ★
THE WEEKEND
JUL 24 - JUL 26
56 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Concerts · Comedy & Magic · Farmers Markets
Friday · July 24
Edwin McCain w/ Jarret Forrester
The '3 AM' hitmaker headlines Soda Pop District's newest venue.
Bowstring Wilmington · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · July 24
Tunnel Vision w/ Capital Dub, Righteous Roots & Nick E Palm Treez
Reggae-rock triple bill on the Reel Cafe rooftop.
Reel Cafe · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · July 25 · Free
It's a Super Pickle Party 2026
All-day pickle-themed party — drinks, food trucks, 2pm eating contest.
Fermental · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday · July 26
Jesse Welles - Red Tour 2026
Viral folk-punk songwriter under the oaks at Greenfield Lake.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 6:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · July 24
Concerts 4
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Forever This Way: My Chemical Romance Tribute
Free Concert Friday — INDOOR SHOW
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Edwin McCain w/ Jarret Forrester
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Meet Me at the Sound: Scotti Stringz
Summer Concert Series
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Tunnel Vision w/ Capital Dub, Righteous Roots & Nick E Palm Treez
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Opera Wilmington: Suor Angelica & Cavalleria Rusticana
Comedy & Magic 3
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Don't Tell Comedy - Secret Show
21+, outdoor bar/lounge — SOLD OUT
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Zac Townsend
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Comedy Night at Outer Dunes
Multiple comedians. Wheelz Pizza 5-9pm
Local Bars & Live Music 8
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80's Night with Back Flash
Best Dressed Contest, themed photo area, Smash N' Dash food truck 5pm
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Live Music at Hi-Wire Brewing
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OC3ANS
Sunset Live Music Series in The Boatyard
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Joe Copple & The Wild East Band
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The Casserole
Cape Fear Smash food truck 5pm
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Southern Trouble
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Dubtown Cosmonauts (PCRJ Pre-Party Ticket Raffle)
DJ Slim Deluxe until 2am. PCRJ ticket giveaway.
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Live Music: Andrew Ragsdale
Food & Drink Events 2
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Chilled Reds Wine Dinner Pairing
4 wines + 4 pairings at Azalea Station
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Tarot & Tapas
$5-20 min readings; tarot themed cocktails; walkins ok
Farmers Markets 2
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Shop the Sound, Craft & Farmers Market
Waterfront shopping — local artisans + food
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Water Street Evening Market
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Faith and Family
Saturday · July 25
Concerts 2
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The White Loafers
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Micah Kolk
Ages 10+, doors 7pm
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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The Bellydance Showcase
Comedy & Magic 2
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Daredevil Cargo District Comedy Show
$15 adv / $20 door — interactive show
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Zac Townsend
Local Bars & Live Music 10
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DJ Matt Smith
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DJ Riz Ali w/ DJ Slim Deluxe
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Sips & Songs: Jesse Stockton
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Live Music at Mad Mole
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Sail Away Ladies
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Doug McFarland
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Machine Gun Band
Sunset Live Music Series
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Flannel Rebellion
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Maggie's Kitchen Blues Band
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The Conspiracy
70's & 80's rock covers
Festivals 3
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It's a Super Pickle Party 2026
Pickle Eating Contest 2pm. Live Music: Max Levy + The Hawaiian Shirts 4pm, Port City Ukuholics 7pm. Glizzies On The Go 1pm, Gunslingers Tex-Mex 5pm.
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Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest
Kids 12 & under free with paying adult
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Fear the Fin Market Fest
Shark & sea monster themed market. DJ Stowe, foam party at 7pm. Smash N' Dash food truck.
Family-Friendly 3
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Bright Star Theatre: Dino Academy
Prehistoric discovery show with Dr. Sarah Tops
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Christmas in July: Market Benefit for Wagon Tail Farm Rescue
Photos, vendors, pets
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Pigs in the Pub
Meet Happy & Sunshine's Pig Sanctuary's rescue pig Lucky
Farmers Markets 2
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Riverfront Farmers Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Sunday · July 26
Concerts 2
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Port City Trio
Doors 3pm — SOLD OUT
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Jesse Welles - Red Tour 2026
Jesse Welles brings the Red Tour 2026 to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Opera Wilmington: Suor Angelica & Cavalleria Rusticana
Local Bars & Live Music 4
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Delia Stanley Duo
90's alt, classic rock, originals
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
Salita Pizza free delivery
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Joe Copple
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The Fractured
Free liquor samples, bottle shop open
Food & Drink Events 2
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Beer, Boards, & Brushes Fundraiser
Surf/skate inspired work — benefits Survivors of Domestic Violence
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Belt It Out Brunch
Buffet brunch, 2 mimosas, sing & dance
Family-Friendly 2
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History Comes Alive River Cruise with Dr. Chris Fonvielle
Adults $45 / Kids $25 — professionally guided
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First Mate Dog Rescue Adoption & Fundraiser
Adoptable dogs, local shopping, food, drinks
Farmers Markets 1
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HDWM Artisan Market
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