Friday · May 22
38 Special - MILESTONE
Southern rock legends bring 'Hold On Loosely' and 'Caught Up in You' to the Wilson Center.
Wilson Center · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
MAY 18 - MAY 24
119 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Weekly Fun · Theater & Performing Arts · Comedy & Magic
Saturday · May 23
Jason Mraz: Still Yours Tour
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter behind 'I'm Yours' lights up Wilson Center Saturday night.
Wilson Center · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Thursday · May 21
Ian Munsick: The Eagle Flies Free Tour w/ Kenny Whitmire
Country up-and-comer Ian Munsick brings his Eagle Flies Free Tour to the Soda Pop District.
Bowstring Wilmington · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · May 22 · Free
Taco Palooza Day 1 w/ Justin Cody Fox Full Band
Two days of tacos, craft beer, food trucks, vendors, petting zoo + live music at Waterline.
Waterline Brewing · 3:00 PM
Monday · May 18
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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The Christophers
Thalian Hall Cinema; runs May 18-22
Local Bars & Live Music 1
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Music Mondays: Frank Grant & Friends
Family-Friendly 1
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Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame Legends Banquet
Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market
Weekly Fun 4
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Run Club
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Barzarre Open Mic
Music, comedy, spoken word
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Monday Night Music Bingo
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Pokemon & Brews
TCG, Sports & Collectibles play & trade
Tuesday · May 19
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Nate Gerry
$3 off IPAs
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Tom Gossin
Weekly Fun 8
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Beach and Shag Night
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Lit & Libations: Yellowface
Book club discussion of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
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Tuesday Drum Jam & Dance
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Walk & Run Club
$1 off cans
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Dirty Bingo
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Cape Fear Blues Jam
Hosted by Cape Fear Blues Society
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Trivia Tuesday
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Trivia Tuesday at Local's
Standard weekly programming
Wednesday · May 20
Comedy & Magic 3
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Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase
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Open Mic Night
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Dare Devil Improv
Local Bars & Live Music 3
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Bianca Shaw
1/2 price wine
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Laura McLean's Songwriter Showcase
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
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Phoenix Within / Husk / Manuel Ashes Reign
Heavy rock showcase
Food & Drink Events 2
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Drink and Draw with Angela
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Wine & Design
Themed painting; all-inclusive
Family-Friendly 1
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Pitch-A-Friend Singles Event
Farmers Markets 1
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Open-Air Market at Poplar Grove
Weekly Fun 6
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WNGL Trivia
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Jimmy Trivia
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Wednesday Night Cornhole Tournament
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Music Bingo
Wheelz Pizza 5:30-7:30pm
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Wednesday Trivia
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Music Bingo
Thursday · May 21
Concerts 3
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Summer on the Square: Taylor Bissette
Country singer; bring lawn chair; food trucks available
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Bearly Dead: Grateful Dead Tribute
OUTSIDE WINDOW - dropped
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Ian Munsick: The Eagle Flies Free Tour w/ Kenny Whitmire
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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Hello, Dolly!
Thalian Association Community Theatre; runs through May 24
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Men on Boats
Big Dawg Theatre Company; runs through May 24
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The Wild Party
Opera House Theatre Company; runs through May 24
Comedy & Magic 3
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Comedy Night
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Open Mic Comedy
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Women of Wilmington Comedy
All-female stand-up showcase produced by Chelsea Connor
Local Bars & Live Music 4
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Brooke Renshaw Duo
$6 Tropical Lightning drafts
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Live Music: Stu Cru Two
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Wilmington Big Band w/ Adrien Re
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Open Deck Sessions feat. Odinani
EDM
Food & Drink Events 2
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Mad Mole Pint Night Fundraiser
Benefits Long Road Home
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Metaphysical Class: Crystals and Energy Healing 101
Family-Friendly 2
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TVW CB Summer Kickoff
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An Evening with Medium Tina Vesely
Farmers Markets 1
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Hampstead Farmers Market
Weekly Fun 5
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OTR Mahjong Weekly Open Play
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Trivia Night
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Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
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Hold My Beer Trivia
Theme: Memorial Day & USA; Seaview Crab Co 5-8pm
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Weekly Trivia
Friday · May 22
Concerts 2
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38 Special - MILESTONE
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Dead Letter Office: A Tribute to R.E.M.
Theater & Performing Arts 4
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Techniques in Motion Show 1
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Hello, Dolly!
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Men on Boats
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The Wild Party
Comedy & Magic 4
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Don't Tell Comedy Wilmington
21+; secret location
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Pat Burtscher
Also 9:30pm show
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The Odd Ball: Drag & Variety Showcase
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Comedy Night at Outer Dunes
Local Bars & Live Music 12
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Free Concert Friday: Emo Nite ILM w/ A Live Band
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Free Live Music
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Hatch Brothers
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Jazz Night with the Jim Ferris Trio
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Live Music: Elena Woodard
$4 OFF 4 PACKS; Wheelz Pizza 5-9pm
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Sunset Live Music Series: OC3ANS
The Boatyard
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Dead Fletchers
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Lee's Cut
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Les Fontanelles w/ Finch & Duff
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Live Music: Animal Lounge
Food Truck: Fitz's Biscuits 5pm
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OMG Band
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DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS
Festivals 1
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Taco Palooza Day 1 w/ Justin Cody Fox Full Band
FREE admission; two-day taco festival
Food & Drink Events 2
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Tap Yard Whiskey Society Event
Featuring selections from Jeffersons
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Tiki Cocktails & Hot Dog Event
5 tiki featured cocktails + free hot dog with any purchase; RSVP required
Family-Friendly 3
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Wilmington Speakeasy & Prohibition Walking Tour
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Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
Hosted by American Legion Post 200
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Boardwalk Blast Kickoff
Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast
Saturday · May 23
Concerts 1
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Jason Mraz: Still Yours Tour
Theater & Performing Arts 5
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Techniques in Motion Show 2
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Techniques in Motion Show 3
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Hello, Dolly!
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Men on Boats
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The Wild Party
Comedy & Magic 1
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Pat Burtscher
Also 9:30pm show
Local Bars & Live Music 8
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Sunset Live Music Series: Frank Grant & The Feelin'
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Dickey Hazel
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910 NOIZE Charity Rap Show
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Fast As You
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Live Music: Ocean Joe's Piano
Food Truck: Pepe's Tacos 5pm
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OC3ANS + DJ
DJ 9pm-12am
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Flannel Rebellion
Wilmington's #1 90's Grunge Cover Band; 21+ after 10pm
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Mystic River
Festivals 3
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Taco Palooza Day 2 + DJ Borichamo + Latin Night
Latin Night 6-9pm with DJ Borichamo + intro lessons by Chris & Mimi at 6pm
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Watermelon Fest
Watermelon eating contest, drink specials, live music
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30th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
Memorial Day weekend tradition; runs through May 24
Food & Drink Events 4
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Foam Brewers 10th Anniversary Tap Takeover
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1 Year Anniversary Party Pop-Up
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Wilmington, NC Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl
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Bet on Vets Casino Night Fundraiser
Benefits SENC Veteran's Parade
Farmers Markets 1
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Riverfront Farmers Market
Weekly Fun 1
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Karaoke Night
Sunday · May 24
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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Hello, Dolly!
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Men on Boats
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The Wild Party
Local Bars & Live Music 5
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4 Bands at Barzarre
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Catching Red
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Memorial Day Sunday Blowout w/ Resoul & DJ Willy
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The Gringos - Memorial Day Weekend
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Machine Gun
Festivals 1
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Funky Flower + Foodie Fest
OUTSIDE WINDOW - dropped (May 17 is today, not in Mon-Sun coverage)
Family-Friendly 1
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Play for Play for WSA Fundraiser
Wilmington School of the Arts fundraiser; $1/pint to playground fund; Smash N Dash food truck
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