Tuesday · September 15 · $TBD
James Taylor & His All-Star Band
Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor brings his All-Star Band to the riverfront
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
SEP 14 - SEP 20
129 Events · Weekly Fun · Local Bars & Live Music · Concerts · Theater & Performing Arts
Wednesday · September 16 · $TBD
Pixies
Alt-rock icons Pixies hit the Wilson Center — low ticket alert, don't wait
Wilson Center · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · September 18 · $TBD
Widespread Panic (Night 1)
Widespread Panic takes over Wilmington for TWO nights on the riverfront
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · September 19 · Free
Oktoberfest at Outer Dunes
Trolley Stop, DJ BCally, stein holding, hammerschlagen — Ogden goes German
Outer Dunes Brewing · 12:00 PM
Friday · September 18 · Free
Wilmington Coffee Fest
Cargo District coffee celebration — Latte Throwdown Friday, Street Fair Saturday
Azalea Station / Cargo District · 6:00 PM
Monday · September 14
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Josh Solomon
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Music Mondays: Frank Grant & Friends
Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market
Correct day: Monday (Sep 14 is Mon)
Weekly Fun 5
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$5 Mug Monday & Run Club
$5 mugs + Monday Run Club at 6pm
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World Tavern Poker Monday
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Line Dancing Class (2nd Mondays)
Hide & Harbor custom hats 6-8pm
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Music Bingo
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Open Mic Mondays
Tuesday · September 15
Concerts 1
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James Taylor & His All-Star Band
Singer-songwriter and folk-rock legend performing with an all-star ensemble of accomplished musicians.
Local Bars & Live Music 3
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Elle Sky
$5 Salty Turtle draft special
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Sai Collins
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Songbird: Halley Neal plays Fleetwood Mac
Sold Out
Weekly Fun 12
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$5 Flagship Tuesdays & Ping Pong Tournament
$5 flagship pints; ping pong tourney at 6:30pm
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Beach & Shag Night
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Trivia!
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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
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World Tavern Poker Tuesday
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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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Karaoke Night
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Dirty Bingo
Hosted by Steph Koch
Wednesday · September 16
Concerts 2
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Pixies
Iconic alternative rock pioneers Pixies bring their influential post-punk and indie rock sound to Wilson Center.
Low Ticket Alert
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Koe Wetzel (Rescheduled from 9/12)
Rising country/Americana artist known for authentic storytelling and energetic live performances.
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Illuminos String Quartet
Comedy & Magic 4
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Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase
Hosted by Lew Morgante
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Adult Comedy
Hosted by Davey K Laughs; ½ price wine
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Dare Devil Improv
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Open Mic Night
Comedy open mic
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Jeff Gover
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Halley Neal
Food & Drink Events 1
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Wine & Design (Themed Painting)
Farmers Markets 1
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Poplar Grove Open-Air Farmers Market
Weekly Fun 11
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Wine + Wheelz Wednesdays
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Free Weekly Wine Tasting
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Drink and Draw with Angela
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Jimmy Trivia
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Music Bingo (Drinking Songs)
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Cornhole Tournament
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Music Bingo
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TREYA's Women of Wilmy Open Mic & Jam
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Trivia Night
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Wednesday Trivia
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Local Jelly: Open Jam Wednesdays
Thursday · September 17
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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CAB Art Gallery Presents Shabnam Jannesari
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Avenue Q
Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Panache Theatrical Productions.
Panache Theatrical Productions — runs Sep 17-27
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Cape Fear Arts in Motion
Forward Motion Dance presentation featuring contemporary dance performance.
Forward Motion Dance — runs Sep 17-18
Comedy & Magic 1
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Dead Crow Open Mic Comedy
Local Bars & Live Music 6
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Bethany Manning
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Boots in The Boatyard w/ Morgan Hefferman
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Ginger & Dylan
$6 Tropical Lightning drafts + $4 Pilsners
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Live Music: Stu Cru Two
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Justin Cody Fox Duo
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Live Music: Jesse Stockton
Food & Drink Events 2
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Metaphysical Class: Ritual Workshop
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Battle of the Bowls
Family-Friendly 1
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Wilmington Water Tours: Local Film History Cruise
Farmers Markets 1
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Hampstead Farmers Market
Weekly Fun 6
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OTR Mahjong Weekly Open Play
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Trivia Night
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Wilmington Bills Backers First Home Game Tailgate
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Thursday Trivia (Oktoberfest + Beer)
Roadside Revival 5:30-7:30
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Weekly Trivia
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Karaoke w/ DJ Damo
Friday · September 18
Concerts 4
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Sicard Hollow: Widespread Panic After Party
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The Wailers: 50 Years of Positive Vibrations
Rescheduled from earlier date - Rastaman Vibration 50th anniversary
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Widespread Panic (Night 1)
Jam-rock pioneers who inaugurated Live Oak Bank Pavilion with three sold-out nights in 2021, returning for another unforgettable performance.
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ZZ Top
Legendary rock trio ZZ TOP brings their signature blues-rock sound and iconic beard aesthetic to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Avenue Q
Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Panache Theatrical Productions.
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Cape Fear Arts in Motion
Forward Motion Dance presentation featuring contemporary dance performance.
Comedy & Magic 1
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Special Event: Jared Freid
Local Bars & Live Music 10
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WSP Night 1 Afters: Dirty Dead
Widespread Panic after party
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Widespread Panic Pre-Party w/ Strictly Liquid
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Live at the Line: Shot Thru The Heart (Bon Jovi Tribute)
Kids 12 & under FREE
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Sunset Live Music Series: OC3ANS
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Tone Deff Jazz
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Live Music: Joopiter
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Magic Attic
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Regulation Larry
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Larry Keel Duo
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Southern Trouble
Festivals 2
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2026 Occult & Oddities Fest
Runs Sep 18-19
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Wilmington Coffee Fest
Free Latte Art Friday 6:30pm, full fest Sat 9am
Food & Drink Events 1
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Feast Downeast Fundraiser
Family-Friendly 1
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Kayak Adventure – Eagles Island Paddle
Farmers Markets 1
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Water Street Evening Market
Weekly Fun 2
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Latin Dance with Wilmington Latin Dance
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Drag Disco Plant Bingo
Concord, NC 174 mi 1 event
FoodieLand Food Festival Charlotte
Saturday · September 19
Concerts 2
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Widespread Panic Afterparty w/ Andy Thomas
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Widespread Panic (Night 2)
Jam-rock pioneers who inaugurated Live Oak Bank Pavilion with three sold-out nights in 2021, returning for another unforgettable performance.
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Avenue Q
Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Panache Theatrical Productions.
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Beckwith Recital Series: Gabriel Sanchez Porras & Elizabeth Loparits
Comedy & Magic 1
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Special Event: Jared Freid
Local Bars & Live Music 9
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WSP Night 2 Afters: The Vulture Co
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Jesse Stockton (Panic Pre-Party)
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Live Music: Grass Shack Revival
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Widespread Pre-Show Gathering
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Eastbound
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The Dead Fletchers
DJ inside 9-12am
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Live Music at Barzarre
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The Conspiracy
70s/80s rock
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Battle of the Bands
Festivals 6
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Arts & Drafts: Celebration of Culture & Craft
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Moletoberfest 2026
Two special beer releases, themed dress, pretzels, music, limited edition steins
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Oktoberfest at Outer Dunes
Trolley Stop 1-5, DJ BCally 1-7, Stein Holding at 3, Hammerschlagen at 4
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Pickle Fest — Day 1
Local vendors featuring pickle-themed products
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Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta
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Wilmington Coffee Fest Street Fair
Ticketed 9am-3pm; tickets on simpletix.com
Food & Drink Events 3
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Moontime Market: Widespread Panic Pre-Party
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The Craft Box Pop-Up
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Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Party
Themed event with games, drink specials, music, food
Family-Friendly 2
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FPM Book Fair
DJ RizzyBeats 1-4pm
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Pier-2-Pier Open Water Swim Race
Farmers Markets 2
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Riverfront Farmers Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Weekly Fun 3
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Star Wars Trivia Night
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Downtown Thunder Bike Night
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Karaoke Night
Cary, NC 116 mi 1 event
Asia Fest with Dragon Boat Racing
Sunday · September 20
Concerts 1
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Foreigner: Celebrating Fifty Years
Classic rock legends Foreigner celebrate five decades of chart-topping hits and iconic performances.
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Avenue Q
Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Panache Theatrical Productions.
Local Bars & Live Music 3
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Blue Sunday w/ Rhythm Bones
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Live Music w/ The Blarney Brogues
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Hiroya Tsukamoto
Sold Out; rescheduled date
Festivals 1
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Pickle Fest — Day 2
Food & Drink Events 2
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Boozy Sing-A-Long Brunch
Entry, buffet brunch, 2 mimosas
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Trolley Stop @ Broomtail — Sunday Funday Vendors Market
September Sunday Funday Vendors Market
Weekly Fun 1
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Weekly Sunday Jazz Jam
Hosted by Jay Killman — corrected day
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