Monday · October 19 · $1+
The Book of Mormon
Broadway's smash-hit musical comes to Wilmington for two nights only
Wilson Center · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
OCT 19 - OCT 25
167 Events · Weekly Fun · Family-Friendly · Local Bars & Live Music · Concerts
Saturday · October 24
Ghostbusters In Concert
The classic 1984 film with its iconic score performed live by a full orchestra
Wilson Center · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · October 24
Soccer Mommy & Snail Mail: The S&M Tour
Two indie powerhouses co-headline a stacked bill at the lake
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 6:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · October 24 · $74+
Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival
100+ craft breweries and wineries on the waterfront — the fall festival for sippers
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tickets↗Monday · October 19
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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The Omen (1976)
Classic horror film celebrating its 50th anniversary, featuring the chilling tale of demonic prophecy and supernatural terror.
50th Anniversary Vintage Series; Oct 19-20
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The Book of Mormon
The irreverent musical from the creators of South Park that won nine Tony Awards, combining sharp satire with catchy musical numbers.
Also plays Tuesday Oct 20
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Comedy & Magic 1
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CAPC Improv Comedy Show
Local Bars & Live Music 1
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Treya
Wait — Treya is Tuesday Oct 20 per calendar
Food & Drink Events 1
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Historic Wilmington Community Dinner Fundraiser
Wait - ILM Weekly shows Oct 19
Family-Friendly 4
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Baby & Me @ Northeast Library
Wait - Oct 20 is Tuesday
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Youth - Homeschool Studio (Ages 5-12)
Wait - calendar shows Tue Oct 20
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Halloween Paint and Pastels @ Northeast Library
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Beginner Basket Weaving: Mini Session
Also Monday Oct 26
Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market
Weekly Fun 8
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Fantasy/Romance Book Club @ Northchase Library
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MNGL
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Monday Run Club
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World Tavern Poker Mondays
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Open Mic Mondays
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Music Bingo
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Music Monday: Frank Grant's Open Jam
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Mediocre Monday: $4 Drafts + $4 Wines
Tuesday · October 20
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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The Omen (1976)
Classic horror film celebrating its 50th anniversary, featuring the chilling tale of demonic prophecy and supernatural terror.
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Regulars
NC Premiere screening of this contemporary film at Thalian Hall Cinema.
NC Premiere
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The Book of Mormon
The irreverent musical from the creators of South Park that won nine Tony Awards, combining sharp satire with catchy musical numbers.
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Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Live! at CAM Café: Raphael Namé
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Treya
Family-Friendly 3
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Public Tour
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Snake Talks
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Fibers - Paper Memories: Vintage Book-Making Journey
Weekly Fun 14
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Floodplain Books presents 'Books & Beers'
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WNGL
Wait - date Oct 21 is Wednesday
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Shag Night
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Trivia!
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Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
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Outer Dunes Walk & Run Club
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Strings & Things: Open Mic Night
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World Tavern Poker Tuesdays
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Trivia Tuesday
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Dirty Bingo
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Drum & Dance Tuesdays
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Retro Gaming Night
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Cape Fear Blues Jam
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Karaoke Night
Wednesday · October 22
Concerts 2
Comedy & Magic 2
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Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase
Taproom closed 5:30-7pm for private event
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Dare Devil Improv Night
Local Bars & Live Music 1
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Elle Sky
Food & Drink Events 1
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1/2 Price Quesadilla Wednesday
Family-Friendly 2
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Mary's Art Explorers: The Not So Scary Scarecrow
Wait - Oct 22 is Thursday
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Loblolly Park Master Plan Open House
Weekly Fun 11
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Wine + Wheelz Wednesdays
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Free Weekly Wine Tasting
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WNGL
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Jimmy Trivia
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Wednesday Music Bingo
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Music Bingo (Sports Anthems)
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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
Car Shows & Cruise-Ins 1
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Wheels by the Sea
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 1 event
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds
Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event
Jacob Collier
Thursday · October 22
Concerts 1
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TopHouse
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Mística - Ballet Nepantla
Innovative ballet production exploring cultural intersection and artistic fusion through contemporary dance.
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Comedy & Magic 1
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Open Mic Comedy
Local Bars & Live Music 4
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Ginger & Dylan
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Live! at CAM Café: Bill Alston
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WBB's October Spook-tacular Party
Wilmington Big Band
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LP Duo
Food & Drink Events 3
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Smashdown Thursday
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Pints, Pottery & Pumpkins
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Wine Pairing w/ Emma
Reserve required
Family-Friendly 2
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Mary's Art Explorers: The Not So Scary Scarecrow
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Fright on Wright: Project Resonance
Also Oct 23 & 24
Weekly Fun 5
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OTR Mahjong Weekly Open Play
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Trivia Night
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Trivia (Scary Movies)
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Weekly Trivia
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Karaoke w/ DJ Damo
Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event
Elmo's Got The Moves
Charlotte, NC 178 mi 1 event
The Carpenters Songbook – A Live Celebration
Friday · October 23
Concerts 5
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Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular!
A vibrant and culturally rich celebration of Día de los Muertos featuring music, dance, and theatrical performances.
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Same As It Ever Was: Tribute to Talking Heads
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Brown Dirt Cowboys
Sold Out
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Spooky Local Showcase ft. Mark Sinnis & 825 and Churchyard Ghost
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Fele Cett w/ Beats & Coffee
Live UK Garage & House
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Interactive live theatrical shadowcast performance of the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Cinema Cult Series; runs Oct 23-25
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Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play
Big Dawg Theatre Company presents a modern theatrical adaptation exploring the classic tale of duality and internal conflict.
Big Dawg Theatre Company; runs through Oct 25
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Shadowcast
Interactive live theatrical shadowcast performance of the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Also plays Saturday Oct 24
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Comedy & Magic 4
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Brendan Sagalow
Wait — calendar shows Guy Branum Oct 23-24
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Guy Branum
Also 9:30pm show
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Nurse Blake
Healthcare humor comedian Nurse Blake brings his hilarious insights about nursing and medical life on this comedy tour.
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Next Stop Stand-Up Comedy
Local Bars & Live Music 6
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Doug McFarland
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Films on Tap: Scream!
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Krispee Biscuits
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Regulation Larry
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Clowns, Burlesque & Bingo
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CMB
Food & Drink Events 2
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Fonta Flora + The Veil + Lawson's Tap Takeover
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The Cellar, Sea & Shore
Voracious Rare Beer Festival
Family-Friendly 10
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Nuclear Science Week Panel Discussions
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Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
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Halloween Trunk or Treat Monster Mash
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Speakeasy & Historic Happy Hour Walking Tour
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Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus 2
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Carolina Beach Halloween Carnival
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Fright on Wright: Project Resonance
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Planetarium Show: Cape Fearful Skies (Adult 18+)
Also 7:30pm show
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Tate Farm's Halloween Attraction
Also Sat Oct 24
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All 4 Cats Haunted Car Wash Fundraiser
Farmers Markets 1
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Shop the Sound Craft & Farmers Market
Wait - Oct 23 is Friday
Weekly Fun 1
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Friday Karaoke w/ DJ Kenny Mac
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 1 event
HEAD GAMES - A TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNER
Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event
Clint Black & Midland
Saturday · October 24
Concerts 5
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Punk Rock Cares Benefit Concert
ILM Warming Shelter benefit
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Soccer Mommy & Snail Mail: The S&M Tour
Indie rock acts Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail join forces on The S&M Tour, delivering introspective alternative rock.
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Ghostbusters In Concert
Experience the iconic Ghostbusters film with live orchestral accompaniment, bringing the supernatural comedy to life with stunning visuals and music.
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Departure: The Journey Tribute Band
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WHQR STNL w/ Jay Killman & The Constellations
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Shadowcast
Interactive live theatrical shadowcast performance of the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Details ›
Comedy & Magic 1
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Guy Branum
Also 9:30pm show
Local Bars & Live Music 8
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Live Music
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Dram Family Band
DJ inside 9pm-12am
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Halloween Drag Show
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Justin Cody Fox Band
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MUSE-QUERADE: After Dark
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Overtyme
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Shadow Bash
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Riblickers Blues Band
Festivals 5
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Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival
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Wilmington's Crystals & Mystics Festival
4th annual
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SausageFest
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Shaktoberfest 2026
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Leland Fall Festival
Food & Drink Events 3
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Great Notion Super Tap Takeover
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Slice of Fire Challenge
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Annual Oyster Roast
Family-Friendly 7
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CAM Community Day: Echoes of Us
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Cape Fear Legends & Lore Cruise
Also 12pm sailing
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Monster Mash Pumpkin Carving Contest
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Doggy Costume Contest
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Carolina Beach Halloween Golf Cart Fundraiser
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Fright on Wright: Project Resonance
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Tate Farm's Halloween Attraction
Farmers Markets 3
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Mallory Creek Fall Market
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Riverfront Farmers Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Outdoor & Sporting Events 2
Weekly Fun 1
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Karaoke Night
Car Shows & Cruise-Ins 2
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Shark Bar Big Cans. Tiny Vans. Kei Car Meetup
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PT's Grille Car Show
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 2 events
Twitty & Lynn
IT'S A 2000'S (HALLOWEEN) PARTY: MYRTLE BEACH
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 1 event
NC State Wolfpack Basketball vs Lenoir-Rhyne
Chapel Hill, NC 132 mi 1 event
UNC Tar Heels Football vs Syracuse
Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event
Undertale: The Determination Symphony
Sunday · October 25
Concerts 3
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Noah Guthrie
Wait — this is Sun Oct 18 per sweep; skip, outside window
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Soul-R Fusion
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Beckwith Recital Series presents Jialin Yao
Local Bars & Live Music 4
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Blue Sunday w/ Rhythm Bones
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Country Night
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An Evening w/ Hannah Marie Kelley
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The Journey 2 Release Party
Rap/Hip Hop
Festivals 4
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Cargo Fall Fest 2026
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Make Wilmington Weird Fear Fest
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Oktoberfest 2026
Billed as Oysterberfest in ILM Weekly
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The Great Wilmington Beer & Weenie Race
Food & Drink Events 5
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Bubbly Brunch w/ $5 Mimosa Menu
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Boots and Brunch
Wait - listed for today (Oct 18) in sweep; outside window
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The Doll House Halloween Drag Brunch
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Pumpkin Spice & Pedals Flower Class
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Cider at Sunset: A Fall Celebration
Family-Friendly 2
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History Comes Alive River Cruise
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Hallo-Read: Comics + Crafts with Memory Lane Comics
Weekly Fun 2
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Luck of the Draw
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Weekly Jazz Jam Hosted by Jay Killman
Charlotte, NC 178 mi 1 event
Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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