Friday · May 22
38 Special
Southern rock legends kick off the weekend — Hold On Loosely live at Wilson Center.
Wilson Center · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Weekend in Port City ★
THE WEEKEND
MAY 22 - MAY 24
81 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Family-Friendly · Festivals · Theater & Performing Arts
Saturday · May 23
Jason Mraz: Still Yours Tour
Grammy winner brings his sunny acoustic charm downtown for one night only.
Wilson Center · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · May 23
Iration: Where It All Began Tour
Reggae-rock favorites Iration play the riverfront with Tribal Seeds.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 6:30 PM
Tickets↗Friday · May 22 · Free
Boardwalk Blast Kickoff & Fireworks by the Sea
Summer kicks off on the Boardwalk with fireworks over the Atlantic.
Carolina Beach Boardwalk Gazebo ·
Friday · May 22
Concerts 2
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moe.
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38 Special
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Techniques in Motion Show 1
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The Wild Party
Opera House Theatre Company
Comedy & Magic 3
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Don't Tell Comedy - Cargo District
21+, secret location revealed day-of
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Pat Burtscher
Also 9:30pm show
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Comedy Show at Outer Dunes
Multiple comedians, 18+
Local Bars & Live Music 14
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Elena Woodard (Live Music)
Wheelz Pizza 5-9pm, $4 off 4-packs
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Free Concert Friday: Emo Nite ILM w/ Forever This Way
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Live Music (Hi-Wire Friday)
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Oc3ans - Sunset Live Music Series
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Animal Lounge
Food truck: Fitz's Biscuits 5pm
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Dead Fletchers
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Dead Letter Office: A Tribute to R.E.M
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Justin Cody Fox Band (Acoustic)
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Lee's Cut
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Les Fontanelles w/ Finch & Duff
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The Odd Ball — Drag & Variety Showcase
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OMG Band
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Drag Me to Ibiza: Kirby Kolby
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Memorial Day Weekend: WET 'N WILD
Festivals 2
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Taco Palooza
Tacos, vendors, petting zoo
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Boardwalk Blast Kickoff & Fireworks by the Sea
Summer kickoff weekend
Food & Drink Events 2
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Whiskey Society Event (Jeffersons)
Featuring Jefferson's selections
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Tiki Cocktails & Hot Dog Event
5 tiki cocktails + free hot dog with purchase
Family-Friendly 5
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Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
Ages 0-5
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Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
American Legion Post 200
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Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
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Little Explorer's Program
Ages 2-5
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PNC Mobile Learning Adventure @ Fit for Fun
Weekly Fun 1
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Friday Lunch + Wilmington's Longest Happy Hour
Community Events 1
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Friday Night Kirtan with Leah
Saturday · May 23
Concerts 3
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Iration: Where It All Began Tour
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Jason Mraz: Still Yours Tour
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Punch Brothers
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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Techniques in Motion Show 2
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Techniques in Motion Show 3
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The Wild Party
Opera House Theatre Company
Comedy & Magic 2
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DEI Comedy Fundraiser
Donations benefit NAMI Wilmington
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Pat Burtscher
Also 9:30pm show
Local Bars & Live Music 10
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Wilmington, NC Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl 2026
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Frank Grant & The Feelin' - Sunset Live Music Series
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Latin Night with DJ Chris Perez
Wilmington Latin Dance hosts
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910 NOIZE Charity Rap Show
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Joe Copple & The Wild East Band
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OC3ANS + DJ
DJ 9pm-12am
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Ocean Joe's Piano
Foam Brewers 10th Anniversary Tap Takeover, Pepe's Tacos 5pm
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Flannel Rebellion (90s Grunge)
$5 cover after 10pm, 21+
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Mystic River
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Yacht Club Grand Opening Weekend
Grand opening weekend
Festivals 4
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2nd Annual Dram Tree Block Party
Print making, live music
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Taco Palooza
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30th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
Memorial Day weekend tradition, 30th anniversary
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Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Multi-day kickoff to summer
Food & Drink Events 1
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Watermelon Fest
Watermelon eating contest, games, live music
Family-Friendly 3
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Colorín, Colorado Storytime in Spanish
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Guided History Tours
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Kids at CAM: Magic, Light, and Sacred Geometry
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
Community Events 1
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Bet on Vets Casino Night Fundraiser
Benefits SENC Veterans Parade
Sunday · May 24
Concerts 1
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Loud Music Company
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Songs of the Sixties: A Ray Kennedy Cabaret
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The Wild Party
Opera House Theatre Company
Local Bars & Live Music 6
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4 Bands at Barzarre
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Blue Sunday with The Rhythm Bones
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
Salita Pizza free delivery
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Memorial Day Sunday Blowout w/ Resoul & DJ Willy
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Machine Gun
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The Gringos - Memorial Day Weekend
Festivals 2
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30th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
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Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Food & Drink Events 2
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Saltwater Stories & Dinner
Tales of Shell Island, 3-course dinner
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Fish Fry in the Garden
All-you-can-eat catfish, hush puppies, slaw
Family-Friendly 1
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History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle
Farmers Markets 1
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HDWM Artisan Market
Weekly Fun 3
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Bubbly Brunch w/ $5 Mimosa Menu
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Weekly Yoga
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Tuesdays-Drum Jam (& Dance) — preview / weekly recurring kickoff
Community Events 1
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Play for Play for WSA Fundraiser
Wilmington School of the Arts playground fundraiser
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