Friday · November 6
The Electric Light Orchestra Experience
ELO's symphonic rock catalog brought to life on the Wilson Center stage.
Wilson Center · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗★ This Weekend in Port City ★
THE WEEKEND
NOV 6 - NOV 8
88 Events · Family-Friendly · Local Bars & Live Music · Food & Drink Events · Concerts
Saturday · November 7
Switchfoot with Anberlin — Forever Now Tour
Two alt-rock heavyweights share the Greenfield Lake stage on the Forever Now Tour.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · November 6 · $48.87 day / $99.34 weekend
Port City Blitz 2026 — Day 1 ft. The Rumjacks & Strike Anywhere
Two days of punk rock, flea market, skate demos & food trucks under the bridge.
Waterline Brewing · 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday · November 8 · Free
Divine & Delectable Dessert Festival
Handcrafted chocolates, baked treats & craft beer under the bridge.
Waterline Brewing · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday · November 6
Concerts 3
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Rodolfo Zuniga Quartet
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The Electric Light Orchestra Experience
A tribute to the iconic Electric Light Orchestra, featuring the band's greatest hits and classic progressive rock sounds.
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Drake Milligan: Tumbleweed Tour w/ Dawson Anderson
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark
A National Geographic Live presentation exploring the wonders and mysteries of Earth after dark, featuring stunning photography and stories from the natural world.
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Southern Circuit Tour — Independent Filmmakers
Comedy & Magic 2
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Martin Urbano
Two shows
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Weekend Headliners
Local Bars & Live Music 9
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Joey May
Wheelz Pizza 5-9pm, $4 off 4-packs
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EMO NIGHT ft. Flicker//Fade Live Band Emo Night
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Friday Night Fight Riffs: November Edition
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Moto's Live
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The Casserole
Food truck: Water Weenies 5pm
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The Hatch Brothers
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Liz Longley
Sold Out. Doors 7pm.
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Sauce Boss with Gumbo
Blues; cooks gumbo onstage
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DJ Riz NYC & Slim Deluxe
House, hip-hop, R&B, afro-beats
Festivals 1
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Port City Blitz 2026 — Day 1 ft. The Rumjacks & Strike Anywhere
All ages. Taproom closed to non-ticket holders. Tickets at portcityblitz.com
Food & Drink Events 2
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Speakeasy & Historic Happy Hour Tour
Drinks not included
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Oyster Roast at Freya's Haus
Family-Friendly 10
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Port City Marina Boat Show
Runs all weekend
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Botany Talk & Walk — Marc Williams
Registration full
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Planetarium Show — Birth of Planet Earth
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USO Veterans Day Celebration
USO Show & Dance
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Cape Fear Kite Festival
Runs Fri-Sun
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A250th: Night Tour — Burgwin-Wright House
First Friday tour
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Celebrate Downtown Wilmington
Downtown project updates, food trucks, movie on the lawn
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Creative Castle First Friday
Monthly art walk
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Free Friday Bird Hikes
Ages 6+
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Preschool Pumpkin Hunt
Weekly Fun 1
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Friday Karaoke w/ DJ Kenny Mac
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 1 event
NC State Wolfpack Basketball vs ETSU
Chapel Hill, NC 132 mi 1 event
UNC Tar Heels Basketball vs Wofford
Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event
Little Big Town
Charlotte, NC 178 mi 1 event
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics
Saturday · November 7
Concerts 4
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Scotty McCreery & Lonestar
Shoreline Events production; ~30 min drive
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Emo Kids: Live Emo Night Party Band
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Switchfoot with Anberlin — Forever Now Tour
Alternative rock pioneers Switchfoot take the stage with special guest Anberlin on the Forever Now Tour, delivering anthemic rock performances.
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Veterans Day Navy Band Concert on the Fantail
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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ACE Big Show: An Evening with Trisha Paytas
An evening with social media personality and entertainer Trisha Paytas, presented by UNCW Campus Events.
Sold Out
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Monty Python's Spamalot
The outrageous musical comedy based on Monty Python's absurdist humor and legendary sketches.
Runs Nov 7-8
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The Bellydance Showcase
Comedy & Magic 3
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Comedy Powder Keg
DareDevil Improv sketch-and-improv showcase
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Martin Urbano
Two shows
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Weekend Headliners
Local Bars & Live Music 8
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Music & Mimosas w/ Roger Davis
First-Saturday series
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Live Music @ Hi-Wire Brewing
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Country Night
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Masonboro Sound Bluegrass Band
Food truck: Leo's Pizza 5pm
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Mike Blair & The Stonewalls
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Southern Trouble
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Emily Burdette & The Stupid Reasons
DJ Slim Deluxe 11pm-2am
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Mac & Juice Anniversary Show
Doors 7pm
Festivals 4
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Polish Festival
Food, music, arts & crafts
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Port City Blitz 2026 — Day 2 ft. Corrosion of Conformity
Punk fest + flea market + skate demos. Taproom closed to non-ticket holders.
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Applearchy Cider Fest
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NC Spot Festival
Runs Sat-Sun
Food & Drink Events 2
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Pour & Explore Holiday Tasting
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Speakeasy & Historic Happy Hour Tour
Drinks not included
Family-Friendly 12
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Free to be Me, With You!
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Guided History Tours
First Saturday of month
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LCAC Instructor Gallery Reception
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Port City Marina Boat Show
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Veterans Day Parade
Annual Southeast NC Veterans Parade
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Planetarium Show — One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
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Meet the Author: Jane Smith
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Reading Tree Dedication
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Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
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9th Annual Neon Bike Ride For Ocean Cure
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Planetarium Show — Cape Fear Skies
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Cape Fear Kite Festival
Farmers Markets 2
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Riverfront Farmers Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Car Shows & Cruise-Ins 2
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Cars & Coffee at The Pointe
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Cars & Coffee Wilmington
Monthly first-Saturday meet
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 1 event
Trina & Bubba Sparxxx
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 2 events
NC State Wolfpack Football vs Duke
Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks
Charlotte, NC 178 mi 1 event
Little Big Town – For The Art Of It Tour
Sunday · November 8
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Monty Python's Spamalot
The outrageous musical comedy based on Monty Python's absurdist humor and legendary sketches.
Matinee & evening
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What The River Knows — Short Film by Alicia Inshiradu
Local Bars & Live Music 5
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Sips & Songs: Jesse Stockton
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Carrie Welling
Doors 3pm
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
Zeke Smash food truck 12-8pm
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Chris O'Leary Band
Blues
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Mark King Trio
w/ Josh Boyd & Ethan Jones
Festivals 1
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NC Spot Festival (final day)
Food & Drink Events 4
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Divine & Delectable Dessert Festival
Family friendly, Smash N' Dash food truck
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Two Eagles Oyster Roast w/ Circle Pit BBQ
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Annual DrumTrout Soup-Off
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5-Course Wine Tasting Dinner
Family-Friendly 4
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Port City Marina Boat Show
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From the Collection: Wilmington in 1898
Rarely-seen objects related to the 1898 massacre
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Planetarium Show — Backyard Wilderness
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Cape Fear Kite Festival (final day)
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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CAA Semifinals
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Weekly Fun 1
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Luck of the Draw
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