⭐ Don't Miss
49 Winchester: Summer Tour 2026
Appalachian country-rock breakouts hit Greenfield Lake on Tuesday.
Get Tickets ↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
JUN 1 - JUN 7
109 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Weekly Fun · Family-Friendly · Comedy & Magic
⭐ Don't Miss
40th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival
Beach music's longest-running boardwalk festival turns 40 — full day in the sand.
⭐ Don't Miss
Outer Dunes 5 Year Anniversary Tiki Party
5-year bash: Doug McFarland + Emily Rose Band + food trucks + cornhole tourney.
⭐ Don't Miss
Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour
Rock Hall of Famers Cheap Trick bring 50 years of hits to the Wilson Center.
Get Tickets ↗Monday · June 1
10 events🎭 Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon (HUBBLO Immersive Dome)
Runs June 1-15
😂 Comedy & Magic 1
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Open Mic Mondays
Music, comedy, spoken word + more
🎸 Local Bars & Live Music 1
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Chris Duarte Group
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly 2
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Family Fun Night feat. Broccoli Brothers Circus
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Turtle Talks at Kure Beach
Hosted by Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project
🧺 Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market
🎲 Weekly Fun 4
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MNGL
Monday Night Golf League
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Run Club
$5 Mug Monday all day
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Line Dancing - First Monday
Free beginner lessons
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Music Bingo
Tuesday · June 2
13 events🎸 Concerts 1
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49 Winchester: Summer Tour 2026
😂 Comedy & Magic 1
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Comedy Open Mic
🎸 Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Drum Jam & Dance
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Cape Fear Blues Jam
Weekly jam hosted by Cape Fear Blues Society
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly 3
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Butterfly Releases
Pre-registration required
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Battleship Yoga
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Turtle Talks at Carolina Beach Lake Park
🧺 Farmers Markets 1
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Kure Beach Market
🎲 Weekly Fun 5
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Roll Again: Board Game Night
$6 pitchers + $6 fernets 11am-10pm
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Beach & Shag Night
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Walk & Run Club
$1 off cans
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Retro Game Night
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Trivia Tuesday
Wednesday · June 3
16 events😂 Comedy & Magic 2
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Open Mic Night
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DareDevil Improv Night
🎸 Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Wax Monkey
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Hootenanny / Open Mic Night
🍽️ Food & Drink Events 3
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HOPS & TALKS: Butterflies & Host Plants
Adult series pairing brewery + guided tour
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Free Weekly Wine Tasting
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Wine Bingo with Wine w/ Emma
Donations welcomed; reserve
🧺 Farmers Markets 1
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Poplar Grove Farmers' Market
🎲 Weekly Fun 8
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WNGL
Wednesday Night Golf League
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Jimmy Trivia
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Trivia with RJ
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Tarot Readings with Ashlyn
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Music Bingo: Beach Party Hits
Wine + Wheelz Pizza 5:30-7:30
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Cornhole Tournament
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Pitch-A-Friend LGBTQ+ Singles Event
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Wednesday Trivia
Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event
Splash Day!
Durham, NC 133 mi 2 events
Hamilton
Game Presented by Labcorp
Thursday · June 4
13 events🎸 Concerts 1
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Summer on the Square: Thirsty Horses
Bring lawn chairs; food trucks available
🎭 Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Artistry of the LCAC - Participant Gallery Reception
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Matilda Jr. (Opening Night)
Untitled Theatre Productions
😂 Comedy & Magic 2
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Dead Crow Open Mic
Sign-up sheet at 7pm
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Women of Wilmington Comedy Showcase
All-female stand-up showcase produced by Chelsea Connor
🎸 Local Bars & Live Music 2
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The Bends
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Thomas Pope
🍽️ Food & Drink Events 2
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Korean Cooking Class
GringoNinja Private Chef Service; AYCE event
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Pints and Ponytails with Dalisay Salon
🎲 Weekly Fun 4
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Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
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Trivia: ODB, Luau & Beach Facts
Cheesesteak Hustle 5:30-7:30; Book Swap 6-8
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The Office Trivia Night
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Weekly Trivia
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 1 event
Hot Summer Nights ft. Travis Porter with 501Bryze
Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event
Teacher Appreciation Night
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 2 events
Sam Barber
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights
Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event
Pride Night
Friday · June 5
16 events🎭 Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Matilda Jr.
😂 Comedy & Magic 2
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Bryson Banks (Early Show)
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Bryson Banks (Late Show)
🎸 Local Bars & Live Music 9
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Free Concert Friday: Mocktallica (Metallica Tribute)
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Friday Tunes: Rich LaRocca
$4 off 4-packs; Wheelz Pizza 5-9
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Live Music
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Sunset Live Music Series: Dane Britt Band
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Friday Night Fight Riffs: June '26 Edition
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Live Music: Jeremy Mathews
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Runaway Gin: A Tribute to Phish
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The Casserole
Food Truck: Fitz's Biscuits 5pm
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Mixed Signals
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly 3
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Wilmington Historic Happy Hour Walking Tour
21+ tour; price does not include drinks
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Denim and Diamonds Charity Auction & Dinner
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Port City Heroes Collectors Expo (Day 1)
Runs through June 7
🏟️ Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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NCAA Super Regional
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 1 event
Neon Splash Glow Foam Party (17+)
Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event
Toy Story Night
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 1 event
Dave Matthews Band
Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event
Game Presented by Foothills Brewing
Saturday · June 6
26 events🎸 Concerts 1
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America 250: Stars & Stripes
2 showtimes
🎭 Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Matilda Jr.
😂 Comedy & Magic 2
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Bryson Banks (Early Show)
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Bryson Banks (Late Show)
🎸 Local Bars & Live Music 7
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Pride Kickoff Drag Show
Annual drag show with 5 queens; 21+
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Sunset Live Music Series: Jet 22 Refueled
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Phantom Playboys
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Port City Ukuholics
Food Truck: Leo's Pizza 5pm
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Swing Dance with Brunswick Big Band
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Ditch Kitty
80s & 90s college rock
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Velma Live
🎪 Festivals 5
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40th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival
Beach music, dancing, ocean views, Carolina Beach tradition
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Blueberry Festival (Day 1)
Family blueberry-themed event with petting zoo, bounce house, vendors, food trucks
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Outer Dunes 5 Year Anniversary Tiki Party
Nui Niu Coconut Hazy release; live music all day; cornhole tournament at 3pm
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16th Annual Flytrap Frolic
Venus flytrap celebration
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Bluegrass at the Grove (Pre-Festival)
🍽️ Food & Drink Events 3
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Wilmington Record Show
Summer Sale Spectacular
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Italian Wine Tasting (Wine w/ Emma)
Chic picnic experience; includes lite bites
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The Island Men Scholarship Bourbon Raffle
6 for $100. Benefits Island Men's Scholarship Program
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly 3
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Black Water Adventure Cruise
Under 13: $15
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Soundside Wellness
Pilates, functional fitness, yoga, sound bath. First 25 attendees get free yoga mat
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Yoga on Kure Beach
Recurring weekly Saturday yoga session
🧺 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
⭐ Car Shows & Cruise-Ins 1
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Cars & Coffee at The Pointe
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 1 event
Departure - A Tribute to Journey
Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event
Margaritaville at the Ballpark w/ Replica Margaritaville Jersey Giveaway
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 1 event
Khalid
Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event
Saturday Night Fireworks
Charlotte, NC 178 mi 2 events
The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers
The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers
Sunday · June 7
15 events🎸 Concerts 2
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Boogie in the Park Concert Series
Bring beach chair or blanket
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Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour
🎭 Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Matilda Jr.
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Mahalia
Final day of run (May 29 - June 7)
🎸 Local Bars & Live Music 3
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High Horse
Doors 3pm; Ages 10 and up
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
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Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
🎪 Festivals 2
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Blueberry Festival (Day 2)
Family blueberry-themed event continues
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Wilmington PrideFest 2026
🍽️ Food & Drink Events 2
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Belt It Out Brunch
Buffet brunch, 2 mimosas, dancing; 21+
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Pint Night benefiting Brunswick Family Assistance
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly 4
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New Hanover County Resident Free Day
Free for NHC residents with ID; reservation required
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Free Summer Movies at the Lake
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Port City Heroes Collectors Expo (Day 3)
Final day of expo
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Sunday Morning Outdoor Yoga Flow
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 1 event
YK Niece with Special Guest Finesse2tymes
Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event
World Soccer Celebration w/ Postgame Kick On The Field!
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 2 events
The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers
The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers
Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event
Kids Run the Bases
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