Wednesday · June 17 · $30+
KBong & Johnny Cosmic
Reggae-rock duo brings island vibes mid-week to Soda Pop District.
Bowstring Wilmington · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
JUN 15 - JUN 21
135 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Weekly Fun · Concerts · Family-Friendly
Thursday · June 18
Lord Huron
Indie-folk heavyweights bring cinematic Americana to the riverfront.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Friday · June 19
Darius Rucker: Songs Of Summer Tour
Hootie's frontman headlines the riverfront with George Birge & Austin Williams.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · June 19
Cape Fear Blues Festival
29th annual blues festival hits venues across downtown — Scott Ellison Band headlines.
Multiple Downtown Venues ·
Saturday · June 20
Trae Crowder
The Liberal Redneck brings his sharp Southern wit downtown.
Wilson Center · 8:00 PM
Tickets↗Monday · June 15
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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UNCW Summer Concert Band
Comedy & Magic 1
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Open Mic Mondays
Comedy, music, spoken word
Local Bars & Live Music 1
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Taylor Bissette
Food & Drink Events 2
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$5 Mug Monday
$5 mugs all day
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Mediocre Monday: $4 Drafts + $4 Wines
Family-Friendly 1
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Turtle Talk
Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project
Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market
Weekly Fun 3
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Run Club
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Music Bingo
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Battleship Yoga
Tuesday · June 16
Comedy & Magic 1
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Comedy Open Mic
Local Bars & Live Music 4
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Adam Fenton
$5 Salty Turtle drafts
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Elle Sky
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Joe Copple
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Cape Fear Blues Jam
Food & Drink Events 2
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$6 Pitchers + $6 Fernets
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$5 Flagship Tuesdays
Family-Friendly 1
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Butterfly Releases
Pre-registration required
Farmers Markets 1
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Kure Beach Market
Weekly Fun 7
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Roll Again: Board Game Night
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Beach & Shag Night
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Tuesday Drum Jam & Dance
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Outer Dunes Walk & Run Club
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Dirty Bingo
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Retro Game Night
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Trivia Tuesday
Wednesday · June 17
Concerts 2
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KBong & Johnny Cosmic
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Rounds on the River w/ CB Johnson
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Public Tour
Comedy & Magic 3
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Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase
Hosted by Lew Morgante
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Open Mic Night
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Dare Devil Improv
Local Bars & Live Music 3
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Brooke Renshaw & Paige Bacon
American Idol contestants, half-price wine
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Jeff Gover
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Ryan Brooks
Food & Drink Events 1
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Free Weekly Wine Tasting
Family-Friendly 3
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Story Time by the Sea
Princess characters, kids photo ops
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Evening Nature Walk
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Crafty: Paint Pouring
Farmers Markets 1
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Poplar Grove Open Air Market
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Wilmington Sharks vs BCBL All Stars
Weekly Fun 6
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Jimmy Trivia
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Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
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Music Bingo (Then & Now)
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Cornhole Tournament
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Wednesday Trivia
Hosted by Meeser Eddie
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Weekly Trivia
Thursday · June 18
Concerts 3
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Summer on the Square: The Retros
Vintage music concert series
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Lord Huron
Indie folk band Lord Huron brings atmospheric storytelling and haunting melodies to Wilmington audiences.
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Concerts in the Park
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Summer at CAM Exhibition Opening Night
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Gypsy
Classic musical theater production by Opera House Theatre Company featuring the iconic story of burlesque legend Gypsy Rose Lee.
Opera House Theatre Company opens 11-night run
Comedy & Magic 2
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Dead Crow Open Mic Comedy
Sign-up 7pm
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Women of Wilmington Comedy Showcase
All-female stand-up showcase produced by Chelsea Connor
Local Bars & Live Music 7
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Landon McClellan
From Cape Fear Rising
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Matthew Curry Band
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Stu Cru Two
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Tercel
Tiki Pier summer concert series
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Justin Cody Fox Duo
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Curtis McLaughlin
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Oceanic Summer Music Series
Tiki shows on the pier
Food & Drink Events 3
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Salty Turtle Sip n Shop
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Herb Infused Pasta Workshop
By What The Forkkk
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Movie Night & Dinner
3-course meal + movie
Family-Friendly 1
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Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast
Farmers Markets 1
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Hampstead Farmers Market
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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50th Anniversary of Jaws
Weekly Fun 3
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Trivia Night
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Family Feud
Father's Day theme; FlingBall prize giveaway
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Pendulums for Beginners Workshop
Hands-on metaphysical workshop
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 1 event
Aqua: Wet 'N Wild Foam Party (17+)
Friday · June 19
Concerts 6
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The Petty Thieves: Tom Petty Tribute
Free Concert Friday
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Kam & Friends 2: Local Artist Showcase
10 hip-hop/alt rap artists
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Darius Rucker: Songs Of Summer Tour
Country music star Darius Rucker brings his Songs of Summer Tour to Live Oak Bank Pavilion with feel-good hits.
With George Birge and Austin Williams
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AZUL
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An Evening w/ The Settlement
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Summer Concert Series
Family-friendly concert by the Airlie Oak
Comedy & Magic 2
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Harry Settel aka Lil Sasquatch
Also 9:30pm show
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Comedy Show
In the Beach House
Local Bars & Live Music 9
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Just Yesterday
Karaoke also Fri nights
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Doug McFarland
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Machine Gun Band - Sunset Live Music Series
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Asia Daye Band
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Catatonic Band
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Dubtown Cosmonauts
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Lamp Light Lewis
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The Doorsmen
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Bacon Grease
Festivals 3
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Songs of Peace Festival
2nd annual Juneteenth celebration with live music, poetry, vendors
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Cape Fear Blues Festival
3-day festival runs Jun 19-21; Scott Ellison Band, Catesby Jones, Fat Bastard Blues Band
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Summer Solstice Night Market
Women-owned small business evening market
Family-Friendly 3
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Native Plant Symposium (Rain Date)
NCNPS 75th Anniversary celebration
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Flytrap Hike
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Juneteenth Uplighting
Weekly Fun 1
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USA vs Australia Soccer Watch Party
Saturday · June 20
Concerts 3
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Tropidelic w/ Beach Fly
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JUSTIN HETER PAN Original Music Showcase
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Run Hill / Fish of Wagoner / Ryan Henry & The Bastards
Rock/Punk lineup
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Velvetina's Blue Moon Burlesque Revue
Comedy & Magic 3
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DareDevil Improv's Cargo District Comedy Powder Keg
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Harry Settel aka Lil Sasquatch
Also 9:30pm show
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Trae Crowder
Comedian and podcast host known for his Southern humor and commentary on politics and everyday life.
Local Bars & Live Music 6
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Magic Attic
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OC3ANS - Sunset Live Music Series
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Brown Dirt Cowboys
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Martin McConnell
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The Blarney Brogues + DJ
Irish music; DJ 9pm-midnight
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The Conspiracy
70s/80s rock; 21+ after 10pm
Festivals 3
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NC Blueberry Festival
Live music, vendors, fresh blueberries
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4th Annual Belville Riverwalk Food Truck Rodeo
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Juneteenth NColor Festival
Historic Black Beach celebration
Food & Drink Events 2
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XUL Beer Co. Tap Takeover
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Tacos On The Farm
Wilmington Farmers Market fundraiser
Family-Friendly 5
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Drypoint Printmaking Workshop
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The Craft Box Pop-Up
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Bird Walk
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Oakdale Cemetery History Walking Tour
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Summer at CAM Day
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
Weekly Fun 3
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B.A.D Brews and Clues Scavenger Hunt
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Bend & Brew Father's Day
Yoga class + drink
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Yoga on Kure Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 2 events
One Vision Of Queen Featuring Marc Martel
Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event
Charlotte, NC 178 mi 2 events
Charlotte Knights vs Buffalo
George Lopez
Sunday · June 21
Concerts 3
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BUTCHER GANG FEST VOL. 2
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Boogie in the Park Concert Series
Live beach music by the sea
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Fortunate Youth w/ Joe Samba & The Quasi Kings
Local Bars & Live Music 3
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Father's Day Live Music w/ Back Flash
$5 Kolsch pints
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Weekly Jazz Jam (hosted by Jay Killman)
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Oceanic Summer Music Series
Festivals 1
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Cape Fear Blues Festival (Day 3)
Final day of 3-day blues fest
Food & Drink Events 1
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Father's Day Mimosas
$4 Mimosas + $4 Intracoastal Blondes
Family-Friendly 2
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Free Summer Movies at the Lake
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Wilmington Water Tours: History Comes Alive
Adults $45, Kids $25
Farmers Markets 1
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HDWM Artisan Market
Weekly Fun 1
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Sunday Morning Outdoor Yoga Flow
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