Wednesday · July 29
Bob Dylan
A living legend brings his rough-hewn genius to the riverfront.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
JUL 27 - AUG 2
112 Events · Weekly Fun · Local Bars & Live Music · Family-Friendly · Comedy & Magic
Thursday · July 30
O.A.R. Three Decades Tour
30 years of jam-rock hits with Gavin DeGraw + Lisa Loeb on the riverfront.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 6:30 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · August 1
Graham Nash
Rock Hall of Famer, CSN cofounder — an evening of songs and stories.
Wilson Center · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · August 1 · $20+
Port City Rock Jam 2026
12 bands, 2 stages — a full day of rock benefiting Eden Village & Plant It Forward.
Bowstring Wilmington · 11:00 AM – 11:55 PM
Tickets↗Monday · July 27
Local Bars & Live Music 1
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Music Monday Takeover w/ Frank & Davy
Family-Friendly 1
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Turtle Talk
Hosted by Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project
Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market
Weekly Fun 6
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$5 Mug Monday
Drink special
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Run Club
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World Tavern Poker Mondays
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Music Bingo
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Open Mic Mondays
Music, comedy, spoken word + more
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Mediocre Monday
$4 drafts + $4 wines. Beat Street Restaurant delivery.
Tuesday · July 28
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Public Tour
Family-Friendly 2
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Butterfly Release
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Pleasure Island Pirate Cruise
Farmers Markets 1
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Kure Beach Market
Weekly Fun 8
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Drum Jam (& Dance)
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Shag Night
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Strings & Things: Open Mic Night
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Walk & Run Club
Gustu Peruano food truck 5-7pm
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World Tavern Poker Tuesdays
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Trivia Tuesday
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Retro Game Night
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Cape Fear Blues Jam
Wednesday · July 29
Concerts 2
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Congress the Band
Congress the Band delivers an energetic live performance at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
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Bob Dylan
Legendary singer-songwriter and Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan continues his iconic career with timeless performances of his most celebrated works.
Comedy & Magic 1
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Dare Devil Improv
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Jazz Night
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Laura McLean's Songwriter Showcase
Doors 6pm
Food & Drink Events 1
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Free Weekly Wine Tasting
Family-Friendly 1
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Story Time by the Sea
Farmers Markets 1
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Poplar Grove Open-Air Market
Weekly Fun 10
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Cornhole Tournament
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Jimmy Trivia
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Trivia with RJ
In The Boatyard, presented by Marina Grill
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Girls Night Out (Taylor's Version)
Bejeweled evening w/ friendship bracelets, Eras Tour screening, Aperol Spritz specials
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Wednesday Music Bingo
Wheelz Pizza food truck 5:30-7:30pm
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Open Mic & Jam
$5 wine, $6 THC cans, $8 Von Vodka lemonade
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Trivia Night
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Wednesday Trivia
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Weekly Trivia
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Open Mic Night
Thursday · July 30
Concerts 1
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O.A.R. Three Decades Tour
O.A.R. celebrates three decades of rock and roll on their Three Decades Tour, bringing energetic performances and fan-favorite hits to Wilmington.
Comedy & Magic 3
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Free Comedy Night
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Open Mic Comedy
Sign-up sheet at 7pm sharp
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Women of Wilmington Comedy Showcase
Local Bars & Live Music 7
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Live Music
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Live! at CAM Café: Bill Alston
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Mykel Barbee
Music in the Boatyard
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Live Music: Harken Here
Zeke Smash food truck
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Bianca Shaw Live
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Jesse Stockton
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Concerts in the Park
Food & Drink Events 2
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Pint Night Fundraiser for First Mate Dog Rescue
'You Drink, They Donate' event
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Meet the New Chef Dinner at Far From France
Multi-course meal paired with wine
Family-Friendly 4
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No Sleeves Magic: Tricky Ricky Ninja Show
An interactive magic and ninja-themed performance perfect for families and children during Seahawk Summer FAM! programming.
Seahawk Summer FAM!
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Neighbor Night
Yard games at Ocean Front Park lawn
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CB Tiki Boats Fireworks Sunset Cruise
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Boardwalk Blast: Fireworks by the Sea
Farmers Markets 1
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Hampstead Farmers Market at Ironclad Golf
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Jimmy Buffett Night
Weekly Fun 4
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Trivia Night
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Thursday Trivia — Dog Days of Summer
Carolina Hibachi food truck
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Family Feud with MC Events
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Karaoke with DJ Damo
Friday · July 31
Concerts 1
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Jammy Buffet: Lakes Below the Mountains Tour
Comedy & Magic 1
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Aidan McCluskey
Also 9:30pm show
Local Bars & Live Music 8
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David Dixon
Wheelz Pizza 5-9pm
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Live Music with Highly Motivated
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Machine Gun Band
Sunset Live Music Series
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MWO Summer Slam Poetry Competition
$10 to compete, free to attend
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Live Music: Lamp Light Lewis
Salita Pizza food truck
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Overtyme Live
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Bacon Grease Live
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Vaughn Ambrose Quartet
Doors 7pm
Festivals 2
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Red, White and Bloom Market
Curated market of 100% women-owned small businesses
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Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion
Multi-day event: Fri Jul 31 - Sun Aug 2. Reenactments, pirate camp, interactive exhibits.
Family-Friendly 2
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Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
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Wilmington Historic Happy Hour Walking Tour
21+, drinks not included
Weekly Fun 1
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Emo Night Karaoke
Cary, NC 116 mi 1 event
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Saturday · August 1
Concerts 1
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Graham Nash
Legendary singer-songwriter and Crosby, Stills & Nash member Graham Nash performs acoustic classics and new material.
Comedy & Magic 3
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Cool Jerk
Special show
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Comedy Powder Keg
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Aidan McCluskey
Also 9:30pm show
Local Bars & Live Music 7
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Cape Fear Smash Burger Live Music
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CMB
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Live Music: Tico Trio Latin Jazz Band
Gunslingers Tex-Mex food truck
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"In Da Club" Night
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Ditch Kitty
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Blue Karma
Doors 7pm
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Magic Attic Live
Festivals 5
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Gnomies Fest
Vendors, games, contests, t-shirt printing, DJ
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Port City Rock Jam 2026
Benefits Eden Village & Plant It Forward WILM
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Peach Festival
Peach-themed fun, local vendors, music, food trucks
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Santa Surf Party
Christmas-island Santa Surf Party w/ themed dress + music
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Fin Fest
Jaws on the big screen, music, local vendors
Food & Drink Events 3
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Music & Mimosas at CAM Café with Justin Lacy
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Sip & Collage
Collage With Us
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An Evening with Forgotten Road Ales
Family-Friendly 5
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Wilmington World War II "Heritage City" History Tour
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Wilmington Downtown Historian-Guided Tour
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Dark History: Wilmington Coup, Massacre, and Insurrection Historical Tour
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Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser
Benefits Seaside Animal Rescue
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True Crime Tour of Wilmington
Farmers Markets 2
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Riverfront Farmers Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Christmas in July
Sunday · August 2
Concerts 1
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Rock the River Benefit Concert for Cape Fear River Watch
Local Bars & Live Music 4
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Weepin' & Wailin' w/ Steadfast Reggae
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Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers
Sold Out. Doors 3pm
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
Food Truck: Leo's Pizza 5pm
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Band of Oz
Food & Drink Events 1
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Tara Nicole's Birthday Drag Brunch
Tara Nicole Brooks & friends
Farmers Markets 1
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HDWM Artisan Market
Recurring weekly on Sunday until Oct 25
Weekly Fun 1
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Luck of the Draw
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