Wednesday · July 22
Rhiannon Giddens
Grammy-winning fiddler/banjo player brings her roots music to Greenfield Lake
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 6:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
JUL 20 - JUL 26
132 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Weekly Fun · Family-Friendly · Comedy & Magic
Friday · July 24
Edwin McCain
"I'll Be" and "I Could Not Ask For More" hitmaker in an intimate downtown venue
Bowstring Wilmington · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · July 25 · Free
Super Pickle Party 2026
A day-long celebration featuring pickle eating contest at 2pm, live music by Max Levy + The Hawaiian Shirts
Fermental · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday · July 26
Jesse Welles - Red Tour 2026
Fast-rising folk artist Jesse Welles wraps his summer tour at Greenfield Lake
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 6:00 PM
Tickets↗Monday · July 20
Comedy & Magic 1
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Barzarre Open Mic
Wilmington's longest-running comedy open mic
Local Bars & Live Music 3
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$5 Mug Monday
$5 mug refills
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Music Mondays: Frank Grant & Friends
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Mediocre Monday: $4 Drafts + $4 Wines
Family-Friendly 2
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Family Fun Night
Broccoli Brothers Circus, music, comedy, kids games
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Turtle Talks at Kure Beach
Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market
Weekly Fun 3
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Run Club
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Monday Night Music Bingo
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Open Mic Mondays
Music, comedy, spoken word + more
Tuesday · July 21
Comedy & Magic 1
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Comedy Open Mic
Downtown open mic
Local Bars & Live Music 4
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$5 Flagship Tuesdays
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Eric Metts
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Tom Gossin
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Cape Fear Blues Jam
Family-Friendly 2
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Butterfly Release
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Turtle Talk & Feeding
Farmers Markets 1
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Kure Beach Market
Weekly Fun 7
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Beach and Shag Night
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Tuesdays Drum Jam & Dance
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Outer Dunes Walk & Run Club
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Strings & Things: Open Mic Night
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Trivia Tuesday
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Dirty Bingo
Hosted by Steph Koch
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Retro Game Night
Wednesday · July 22
Concerts 1
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Rhiannon Giddens
Grammy-winning artist blending folk, bluegrass, and contemporary music with powerful vocals and socially conscious songwriting.
Comedy & Magic 1
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Dare Devil Improv
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Sai Collins
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Wednesday Open Mic & Jam Night
Food & Drink Events 2
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Free Wine Tasting
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Preservation On Tap Fundraiser
$1 from every pint benefits Historic Wilmington Foundation
Farmers Markets 1
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Poplar Grove Open Air Market
Weekly Fun 8
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Jimmy Trivia
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Trivia Night with RJ
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Music Bingo
Theme: Classic Rock
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Free Weekly Trivia
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Open Mic Night
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Trivia Night
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Wednesday Night Cornhole Tournament
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Wednesday Trivia
Meeser Eddie's Funtime Trivia
Thursday · July 23
Concerts 1
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Little Stranger
Emerging indie or alternative artist bringing innovative sounds to the Greenfield stage.
Comedy & Magic 3
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Gen X Comedy
Multiple comedians
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Dead Crow Open Mic
Sign-up at 7pm
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Women of Wilmington Comedy
All-female stand-up showcase
Local Bars & Live Music 7
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Live Music
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Oceanic Summer Music Series
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Sealevel Stringband
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Wilmington Big Band
Last summer show
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W&W/Steadfast Reggae
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Justin Cody Fox Duo
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Concerts in the Park
Food & Drink Events 3
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Founders All Day IPA Anniversary Party
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Bonsai Sip & Clip
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Ladies Night Out Purse Bash
Family-Friendly 6
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Bright Star Theatre: Dino Academy
A theatrical children's performance featuring dinosaurs and adventure, part of the Seahawk Summer FAM! educational program.
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Teddy Bear Picnic in the Park
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Neighbor Night
Yard games
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Fireworks Sunset Cruise
Sunset, fireworks, live music
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Fairy Hair
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Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast
Weekly Fun 2
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Trivia Night
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Karaoke with DJ Damo
Friday · July 24
Concerts 1
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Edwin McCain
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Opera Wilmington presents Suor Angelica & Cavalleria Rusticana
Comedy & Magic 4
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Zac Townsend
9:30 PM show also available
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The Oddball Open Stage Drag Show
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Comedy Night at Outer Dunes
Multiple comedians
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Zac Townsend (Late Show)
Local Bars & Live Music 12
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80's Night with Back Flash
Live music from Back Flash
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Free Concert Friday: Forever This Way (My Chemical Romance Tribute)
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Free Live Music
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Live Music with Donna & Dennis
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OC3ANS - Sunset Live Music
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Joe Copple and the Wild East Band
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Live Music: The Casserole
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Meet Me at the Sound: Scotti Stringz
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Tunnel Vision with Capital Dub
Righteous Roots & Nick E Palm Treez also performing
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Southern Trouble
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Dubtown Cosmonauts
PCRJ Pre-Party Ticket Giveaway
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Blakeslee Concert Series
Food & Drink Events 2
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Chilled Reds Wine Dinner Pairing
4 wines + 4 pairings
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Tarot & Tapas
$5-20 min readings, tarot themed cocktails
Farmers Markets 1
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Shop the Sound, Craft & Farmers Market
Saturday · July 25
Concerts 2
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The White Loafers
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Micah Kolk
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Murder Mystery Part II: The Records
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The Bellydance Showcase
Comedy & Magic 3
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Daredevil Cargo District Comedy Show
Interactive improv show; $20 at door
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Zac Townsend
9:30 PM show also available
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Zac Townsend (Late Show)
Local Bars & Live Music 9
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DJ Matt Smith
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Sail Away Ladies String Band
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Crookneck Coalition (Live Music)
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Live Music with Tater Pop
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Machine Gun Band - Sunset Live Music
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Flannel Rebellion
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Maggie's Kitchen Blues Band
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The Conspiracy
70s and 80s rock
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Live Music at Mad Mole
Festivals 5
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Super Pickle Party 2026
Food trucks, pickle eating contest at 2pm, live music at 4pm
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Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest
Kids 12 and Under Free with a paying adult
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Christmas in July at Bowstring
Hosted by Wolfe's Melting Pot
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Blood in the Water(line): Fear the Fin Market
Shark-themed market by Geeks & Freaks ILM
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Christmas in July Market
Food & Drink Events 2
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Beer & Tie Dye
Includes 1 beer
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Wilmington Christmas in July Bar Crawl
Family-Friendly 4
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Pigs in the Pub
Hosted by Happy & Sunshine's Pig Sanctuary
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FBAR Pre-Adoption Event
Available pups on-site, donations accepted
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Moonlight Cruise
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Surf & Skate Adaptive Athletes: Life Rolls On
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 1
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The Office Trivia
Car Shows & Cruise-Ins 1
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First Annual Roaming for a Cause Car Show
Sunday · July 26
Concerts 2
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Port City Trio
Sold Out
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Jesse Welles - Red Tour 2026
Rising artist on the Red Tour 2026, delivering fresh perspectives and engaging performances.
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Opera Wilmington presents Suor Angelica & Cavalleria Rusticana
Local Bars & Live Music 6
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Blue Sunday w/ The Rhythm Bones
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Weekly Sunday Jazz Jam
Hosted by Jay Killman
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Joe Copple
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The Fractured
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Boogie in the Park Concert Series
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Live Music: Delia Stanley Duo
Delia Stanley & Shawn Pugh
Food & Drink Events 2
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Bubbly Brunch
$5 Mimosa Menu
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Belt It Out Brunch
Buffet brunch, 2 mimosas, sing & dance
Family-Friendly 3
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History Comes Alive River Cruise
Kids: $25; guided by Dr. Chris Fonvielle
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First Mate Dog Rescue Adoption & Fundraiser
Adoptable dogs, local shopping, food, drinks
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Free Summer Movies at the Lake
Farmers Markets 1
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HDWM Artisan Market
Weekly Fun 2
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Luck of the Draw
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World Cup Finals Watch Party
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