Saturday · May 9
Let's Sing Taylor
Live-band Taylor Swift singalong — bring your friendship bracelets.
Wilson Center · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
MAY 4 - MAY 10
139 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Weekly Fun · Food & Drink Events · Family-Friendly
Sunday · May 10
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - The Farewell Tour
Legendary country-rock pioneers say goodbye on their farewell tour.
Wilson Center · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · May 9
Sounds at Bowstring: SoDown w/ AYCH
Bass-driven SoDown headlines Bowstring with AYCH opening — get loud Saturday night.
Bowstring Wilmington · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Monday · May 11
Theater & Performing Arts 4
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All the President's Men (1976) - 50th Anniversary
Runs May 4-6, 50th anniversary
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Natchez (New Release)
Runs May 4-9
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The Drama (New Release)
Runs May 4-9
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The Varsity Line
Opera House Theatre Co & Twinkle Doon, runs May 1-9
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Asia Daye
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Frank Grant & Friends - Music Mondays
Food & Drink Events 2
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$5 Mug Monday
$5 Mug specials
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Casamigos Tequila Experience
Family-Friendly 3
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Common Ground Yoga
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Cinco de Mayo Family Storytime
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Star Wars Skate
$4 equipment rental, free light-up toy
Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market
Opening day of season
Weekly Fun 5
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Run Club
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World Tavern Poker
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Music Bingo
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Open Mic Mondays
Music, comedy, spoken word
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Maul Shadow Lord Season Finale Watch Party
May the 4th be with you
Tuesday · May 5
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Will Maxwell @ Cloud 9
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Sheldon Benton
Food & Drink Events 6
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Cinco de Mayo @ Local's
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Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Gunslingers Tex-Mex food truck 5pm
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$5 Flagship Tuesdays
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Cinco de Drinko – All Day Fiesta
Build-your-own margarita bar, Smash N Dash tacos
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Catrina Fire Show, DJ, themed drink specials
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Craft Margarita Making Class
Family-Friendly 2
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Family Storytime
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Painting like Georgia O'Keeffe
Sports & Outdoor 1
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WNGL
Wednesday Night Golf League — actually May 6 (Wed)
Weekly Fun 7
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Beach & Shag Night
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Drum Jam (& Dance)
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Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
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Pokémon Trading Night
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World Tavern Poker
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Trivia Tuesday
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Retro Game Night
Wednesday · May 6
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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African American Experience Tour
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Public Tour at CAM
Comedy & Magic 1
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Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase
Hosted by Lew Morgante
Local Bars & Live Music 3
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Jeff Gover
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SolTree Reign
Doors 6pm
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Ryan Brooks Live
Food & Drink Events 3
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Free Weekly Wine Tasting
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Hibachi Class
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An Evening in Tuscany ~ A Culinary Experience
Three-course Tuscan meal; +$15 wine pairing
Family-Friendly 4
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Hops & Talks: Cold Blooded Creatures
Adult guided tour featuring reptiles
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Flower Arranging: Make a Bouquet
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Animal Ambassador Feeding
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Walk & Learn Series
Ages 16+
Weekly Fun 6
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80s Trivia
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Jimmy Trivia
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Tarot Readings with Ashlyn
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BBX Game Show Night
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Cornhole Tournament
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Open Mic & Jam
Thursday · May 7
Concerts 1
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Aaron Wolf & Oc3eans
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Salute to Veterans: A Celebration of the Great American Song Book
Comedy & Magic 1
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Free Comedy Show at Leaf and Barrel
Local Bars & Live Music 5
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Initialize
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Live Music: Motion Made Jazz Trio
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Live Music with Thomas Pope
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Meka La Crème's Jazz Cabaret with The Speakeasy 7
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Curtis McLaughlin Live
Food & Drink Events 3
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National Cosmopolitan Day
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Fondue Fundraiser Benefitting Junior League of Wilmington
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Cocktail Class
Family-Friendly 2
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Active Adults Health & Wellness Fair
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Spring Educator Appreciation Night
Farmers Markets 1
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Hampstead Farmers Market
Sports & Outdoor 1
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WILMA Dash & Health Fest
Race 6:30pm, Health Fest 7pm, Awards 8pm
Weekly Fun 5
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OTR Mahjong Weekly Open Play
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Trivia Night
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Plant Social & Plant Bingo
With Green Thumb Florals
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Free Weekly Trivia
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Sitcom Trivia
Friday · May 8
Concerts 3
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Hampstead Alive After Five – Carl Newton's Review
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Lakeview w/ Cody Lee
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The Rough & Tumble – Flagship Romance
Doors 7pm
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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Dolly!
Main Attraction Series
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This Land, These Voices
Celebrating 250 years - songs of hope, struggle, justice
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Serial Mom (1994) - Cult Series
Runs May 8-9
Comedy & Magic 1
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Autumn Bruewer
Also 9:30pm show
Local Bars & Live Music 11
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CMB - Sunset Live Music Series
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Free Concert Friday: Fake Happy (Paramore Tribute)
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Free Live Music
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Jazz Night with the Jim Ferris Trio
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Live Music: Isaac Hadden Trio
Featuring Jeff Sipe & Taylor Lee
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Sunset Live Music Series at Marina Grill
Captured under CMB entry
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Taylor Lee Trio @ Cloud 9
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Live Music with The Moto's
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Live Music: Port City Bossa Nova
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Resurrector Album Release Show w/ Deceptor + Disenthralled
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The Righteous Dudes
70s-2000s hits
Festivals 1
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Wilmington Greek Festival
Family-Friendly 5
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Brightmore of Wilmington Vendor Fair
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Women's Climbing Night
Gear included
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Friday Night Kirtan With Leah
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A Rose for Mom: Mother's Day Program
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Little Explorer's Program
Kids 2-5
Weekly Fun 1
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Karaoke Night
Saturday · May 9
Concerts 3
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Let's Sing Taylor
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SoDown w/ AYCH
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Sounds at Bowstring: SoDown w/ AYCH
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Marriage and Other Atrocities: A Horror Cabaret
21+, 8pm show
Comedy & Magic 1
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Autumn Bruewer
Also 9:30pm show
Local Bars & Live Music 7
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Juno @ Cloud 9
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Port City Shakedown - Sunset Live Music Series
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Live Music with Konnection Band
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Live Music: Blarney Brogues Irish Band
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The Cut
90s/00s cover band
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Wilmington Goth Night: Star Wars Party
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Jesse Stockton Live
Festivals 3
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Founders Day
Town's birthday with live music, family fun, local history
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Leland in Bloom Festival
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Rock the Spectrum 2026
Food & Drink Events 2
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Pub & Pucks Fundraiser
Hockey-themed fundraiser, Polar Ice hockey programs
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Pop-Up: Eternally Connected Jewelry
Family-Friendly 3
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Free to be Me, With You!
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Storytime at the LCAC
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Floral Arrangement Class
With Sweet Serendipity Flowers
Farmers Markets 2
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Riverfront Farmers Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Sunday · May 10
Concerts 4
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Boogie in the Park Concert Series
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Recurring | Boogie in the Park Concert Series
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - The Farewell Tour
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Wilmington Voices Spring Concert
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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This Land, These Voices
Local Bars & Live Music 1
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Live Music with Matt Spell
Food & Drink Events 6
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Mother's Day Brunch
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Momosa Brunch: Mother's Day Celebration
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Lemon Infused Cavatelli Pasta Workshop
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Sweet & Hoppy Social
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Mother's Day Brunch
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Mom-entous Mother's Day: Mimosas + Cocktails
Family-Friendly 3
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Outlander in the Cape Fear Cruise
Multiple times: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
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Mother's Day Market Fundraiser
Vendors, raffles, benefits Federal Point Help Center
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Mother's Day Vendors Market
Weekly Fun 3
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Weekly Yoga
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Luck of the Draw
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
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