Monday · July 13
Wilco
Indie rock legends land at Greenfield Lake — an intimate outdoor show.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 6:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
JUL 13 - JUL 19
89 Events · Concerts · Local Bars & Live Music · Weekly Fun · Family-Friendly
Tuesday · July 14
Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
The Coral Reefer Band brings Buffett's beach anthems to the riverfront.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Thursday · July 16
Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr.
Two indie rock heavyweights share the Greenfield Lake stage.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 6:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · July 18
Buffalo Traffic Jam
The signature jam-band throwdown returns to Greenfield Lake.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · July 18 · $7
The Wilmington Margarita Festival
Tasting contest, live DJ, food vendors, beer garden, trip giveaway.
ChowTown · 12:00 PM
Tickets↗Monday · July 13
Concerts 1
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Wilco
Indie rock legends Wilco present An Evening With Wilco, an intimate concert experience.
Family-Friendly 3
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A Century of Bathing Suits from 1880 to 1980
Presentation by Elaine Henson
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The Campfireball
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Turtle Talks
Hosted by Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project
Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Little League Night
Weekly Fun 2
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Open Mic Mondays
Music, comedy, spoken word
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Music Bingo
Tuesday · July 14
Concerts 1
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Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
The iconic Coral Reefer Band performing Jimmy Buffett's beloved catalog of tropical rock classics and island vibes.
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Bluey's Big Play
An interactive live theatrical experience based on the beloved children's animated series featuring the Heeler family.
Food & Drink Events 1
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Book & Beers
Featuring five bestselling authors
Family-Friendly 3
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Butterfly Release
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Beach Clean Sweep
Free beer/appetizer for volunteers 21+, free Beach Clean shirt
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Evening Birding
Sold Out
Farmers Markets 1
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Kure Beach Market
Weekly Fun 6
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Shag Night
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Strings & Things Open Mic Night
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Trivia Tuesday
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Retro Gaming Night
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Cape Fear Blues Jam
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Independence Day Trivia
Wednesday · July 15
Concerts 1
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Umphrey's McGee
Progressive jam band Umphrey's McGee brings their Summer 2026 tour to the lakeside amphitheater.
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Bluey's Big Play
An interactive live theatrical experience based on the beloved children's animated series featuring the Heeler family.
Comedy & Magic 2
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Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase
Featuring Al-Nissa Lawson, Jennifer Gilmore, Ann Stengel
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Dare Devil Improv
Food & Drink Events 1
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Free Weekly Wine Tasting
Farmers Markets 1
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Poplar Grove Open Air Market
Weekly Fun 6
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Jimmy Trivia
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Trivia with RJ
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Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
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Cornhole Tournament
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Open Mic Night
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Wednesday Trivia
Thursday · July 16
Concerts 5
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Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr.
An Evening With Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. pairs indie rock and alternative rock legends for a special co-headlining show.
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Dierks Bentley: Off The Map Tour 2026
Country music superstar Dierks Bentley brings his Off The Map Tour to Wilmington, showcasing chart-topping hits and high-energy performances.
with Ricky Skaggs and Cole Goodwin
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Eggy - 2026 Tour
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Concerts in the Park
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Oceanic Summer Music Series
Comedy & Magic 2
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Dead Crow Open Mic
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Women of Wilmington
All-female stand-up showcase produced by Chelsea Connor
Local Bars & Live Music 1
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Matt Spell
Food & Drink Events 1
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Metaphysical Class: Candles
Candle carving/dressing class
Family-Friendly 2
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MAD SCIENCE: FIRE AND ICE
An interactive science-based entertainment experience featuring fire and ice demonstrations as part of the Seahawk Summer FAM! family entertainment series.
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Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Golf Night
Weekly Fun 2
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Fairy Hair for All
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Trivia Night
Friday · July 17
Concerts 4
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Summer Jazz Workshop presents Jon Hill Trio
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Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime & Red NOT Chilli Peppers
High-energy tribute band celebrating the reggae-punk fusion of Sublime and the funk-rock legacy of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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The British Invaders Band: 60s-80s British Rock N Roll Tribute
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The Asheville Mountain Boys
Doors 7pm
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Opera Wilmington presents SUOR ANGELICA & CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
Comedy & Magic 2
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Jessica Michelle Singleton
Also 9:30pm show
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Jessica Michelle Singleton (Late Show)
Local Bars & Live Music 7
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Justin Cody Fox Band
Smash N Dash food truck 5-9pm
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Deep 6: A Tribute to Pearl Jam
Free Concert Friday
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Jack Jack 180
Sunset Live Music Series
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Andrew Kasab
Leo's Pizza food truck 5pm
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The Moto's
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CMB
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The Righteous Dudes
Saturday · July 18
Concerts 5
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Jurassic Park in Concert
The iconic film score performed live in concert while the movie plays on screen, immersing audiences in the thrilling world of dinosaurs.
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
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Jurassic Park in Concert (Evening)
The iconic film score performed live in concert while the movie plays on screen, immersing audiences in the thrilling world of dinosaurs.
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
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Summer Jazz Workshop presents UNCW Faculty Jazz Combo
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Buffalo Traffic Jam
Buffalo Traffic Jam brings funk and jam rock energy to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
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Mr. Fahrenheit: A Tribute to Queen
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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Come From Away
Tony Award-winning musical about a plane diverted to a small Canadian town on 9/11, celebrating community, compassion, and human kindness.
Opera House Theatre Company
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The Shark Is Broken
Big Dawg Theatre Company
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Peter Pan (1953)
Classic family film screening of the beloved Disney animated adaptation of J.M. Barrie's timeless tale of adventure in Neverland.
Family Series
Comedy & Magic 2
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Jessica Michelle Singleton
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Jessica Michelle Singleton (Late Show)
Local Bars & Live Music 5
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Latin Night at Waterline Brewing
Free dance lesson w/ Chris & Mimi, then DJ Borichamo; Made In Venezuela food truck
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The Hatch Brothers
Sunset Live Music Series
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Blarney Brogues Irish Band
Cape Fear Smash food truck 5pm
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Machine Gun
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WOLPH: Buffalo Traffic Jam Afterparty
Festivals 1
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The Wilmington Margarita Festival
Family-Friendly 3
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Rescue Social with PawsPlace
Meet adoptable dogs, pet portrait pop-up
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Family Fun Night
With Reilly the Goose Dog
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Pokemon Card Show
Sunday · July 19
Concerts 3
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Summer Jazz Workshop Final Concert
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Boogie in the Park Concert Series
Free live music by the sea
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Natalie Boeyink Quartet
Doors 6pm
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Opera Wilmington presents SUOR ANGELICA & CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
Local Bars & Live Music 4
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Blue Sunday w/ The Rhythm Bones
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Baila in The Boatyard
With Wilmington Latin Dance
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Miles Atlas Band
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The Feebs Trio
Weekly Fun 1
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
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