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THIS WEEKEND IN WILMINGTON

JUN 26 - JUN 28

75 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Family-Friendly · Festivals · Theater & Performing Arts

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Friday · June 26

Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour

Country breakout's Dandelion Tour hits the riverfront — biggest show of the weekend.

Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 7:00 PM

Tickets

Saturday · June 27

Tommy James & The Shondells

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer brings 'Mony Mony' and 'Crimson and Clover' to Wilson Center.

Wilson Center · 7:00 PM

Tickets

Sunday · June 28 · Free

Dock Street Pride Celebration

Downtown's biggest Pride celebration — 8 hours of music, vendors, and community on Dock Street.

Dock Street · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Friday · June 26

32 events

Concerts 3

  • Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour

    Rising country artist Ella Langley brings her Dandelion Tour to Live Oak Bank Pavilion, showcasing her blend of contemporary country music.

    Live Oak Bank Pavilion · Friday · June 26 · 7:00 PM

    Details ›
  • Mo Lowda and the Humble w/ Winston Avenue

    Bowstring Wilmington · Friday · June 26 · 7:00 PM

  • Eternally Grateful

    Doors 7pm

    Live at Ted's · Friday · June 26 · 8:00 PM · $16.50

Theater & Performing Arts 3

  • The Outsiders

    A theatrical adaptation by Performance Club Theatre Company bringing the beloved coming-of-age story to the stage.

    Performance Club Theatre Company

    Thalian Hall · Friday · June 26 · 6:00 PM

    Details ›
  • Gypsy

    Opera House Theatre Company; runs through June 28

    Thalian Hall · Friday · June 26 · 7:30 PM

  • Shakespeare on the Green | Dream Festival

    Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · Friday · June 26

Comedy & Magic 2

  • Don't Tell Comedy — Cargo District

    21+ secret location

    Don't Tell Comedy (Cargo District) · Friday · June 26 · 7:30 PM · $27

  • Luke Null

    Two shows

    Dead Crow Comedy Room · Friday · June 26 · 7pm & 9:30pm

Local Bars & Live Music 14

  • Save Sledge Forest Fundraiser w/ Motion Made Jazz Trio

    Tanja's German Street Food truck; music 7pm

    Fermental · Friday · June 26 · 5:00 PM · Free

  • Hampstead Alive After Five — The Pink Slips

    Food trucks available

    Hampstead Kiwanis Park · Friday · June 26 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Free

  • A.P. Project Band

    Wheelz Pizza on site

    Outer Dunes Brewing · Friday · June 26 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Free

  • Andrew Covil

    Summer Solstice Market 5-9pm; Smash N' Dash food

    Waterline Brewing · Friday · June 26 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Free

  • Big Ol Truck: A Tribute to Toby Keith

    Free Concert Friday

    The Eagle's Dare · Friday · June 26 · 6:00 PM · Free

  • Live Music

    Hi-Wire Brewing · Friday · June 26 · 6:00 PM · Free

  • Overtyme — Sunset Live Music Series

    Marina Grill · Friday · June 26 · 6:00 PM · Free

  • Meet Me at the Sound — The Clamslammers

    Soundside Park · Friday · June 26 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Free

  • The Dew Drops

    Seven Mile Post · Friday · June 26 · 7:00 PM · Free

  • The Hatch Brothers

    The Bend · Friday · June 26 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Free

  • Tunnel Vision w/ Capital Dub

    Rooftop show; doors 6pm

    Reel Cafe · Friday · June 26 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • Biscuits & Bangers (EDM)

    The Barzarre · Friday · June 26 · 8:00 PM

  • Port City Shakedown

    SeaWitch Tiki Bar · Friday · June 26 · 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM · Free

  • TLVS (from Virginia)

    Satellite Bar · Friday · June 26 · 8:00 PM

Festivals 1

  • TANABATA Festival

    Registration required

    Arboretum Education Center · Friday · June 26 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Family-Friendly 7

  • Mary's Art Explorers w/ Mr. Mark

    Cameron Art Museum · Friday · June 26 · 10:00 AM · $5

  • Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park

    Cameron Art Museum · Friday · June 26 · 1:00 PM · Free

  • Documentary: Stonewall Uprising

    NHC Senior Resource Center · Friday · June 26 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Free

  • Genealogy Drop-ins with Tim Pinnick

    NHC Library — Main · Friday · June 26 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Free

  • CAM at the Movies

    Jengo's Playhouse / Cameron Art Museum · Friday · June 26

  • Flytrap Hike at Carolina Beach State Park

    Carolina Beach State Park · Friday · June 26

  • The Butterfly House at Airlie Gardens

    Airlie Gardens · Friday · June 26 · $10

Farmers Markets 1

  • Shop the Sound, Craft & Farmers Market

    Soundside Park · Friday · June 26 · 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Free

Outdoor & Sporting Events 1

  • Wilmington Sharks vs Greensboro Ducks

    Buck Hardee Field · Friday · June 26 · 7:05 PM

    Details ›
Worth The Drive 5 cities · by distance
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 1 event

The Chili Poppers & Remake Yourself - Tributes to RHCP/Incubus

House of Blues · Fri · Jun 26 · 7:00 PM

Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event

Baseball Heritage Night: Fayetteville Generals

Segra Stadium · Fri · Jun 26 · 7:05 PM

Raleigh, NC 111 mi 1 event

Goose

Red Hat Amphitheater · Fri · Jun 26

Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event

Durham Bulls vs Norfolk

Durham Bulls Athletic Park · Fri · Jun 26 · 6:35 PM

Charlotte, NC 178 mi 2 events

Alex Warren

Spectrum Center · Fri · Jun 26

Sweet Teas Shirt Giveaway & Fireworks

Truist Field · Fri · Jun 26 · 7:04 PM

Saturday · June 27

30 events

Concerts 3

  • Juneteenth Gospel Concert

    Monica Ross & Family, Chris Ledbetter & Friends, Andre Murrill

    Pender County Courthouse Square · Saturday · June 27 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Free

  • Highway Boys: Zach Bryan Tribute Band

    Bowstring Wilmington · Saturday · June 27 · 7:00 PM

  • Tommy James & The Shondells

    Iconic 1960s rock band Tommy James & The Shondells, known for hits like 'Crimson and Clover' and 'I Think We're Alone Now,' brings their classic sound to Wilson Center.

    Wilson Center · Saturday · June 27 · 7:00 PM

    Details ›

Theater & Performing Arts 4

  • The Outsiders

    A theatrical adaptation by Performance Club Theatre Company bringing the beloved coming-of-age story to the stage.

    Performance Club Theatre Company

    Thalian Hall · Saturday · June 27 · 6:00 PM

    Details ›
  • Gypsy

    Opera House Theatre Company

    Thalian Hall · Saturday · June 27 · 7:30 PM

  • Contra Dance

    Leland Cultural Arts Center · Saturday · June 27 · 7:00 PM

  • The Bellydance Showcase

    The Barzarre · Saturday · June 27 · 9:00 PM

Comedy & Magic 2

  • DEI Comedy Charity Showcase

    Benefits Stonewall Sports Wilmington

    Laws & Libations · Saturday · June 27 · 3:00 PM · Donations

  • Luke Null

    Two shows

    Dead Crow Comedy Room · Saturday · June 27 · 7pm & 9:30pm

Local Bars & Live Music 8

  • Brown Dirt Cowboys — Sunset Live Music Series

    Marina Grill · Saturday · June 27 · 6:00 PM · Free

  • Joey May

    Outer Dunes Brewing · Saturday · June 27 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Free

  • Audiomelt

    Seven Mile Post · Saturday · June 27 · 7:00 PM · Free

  • OC3ANS + DJ

    DJ 9-12am

    The Bend · Saturday · June 27 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Free

  • Raise a Glass for Rocco

    Dram Tree Tavern · Saturday · June 27 · 7:00 PM

  • Machine Gun

    SeaWitch Tiki Bar · Saturday · June 27 · 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM · $5

  • Neon Night w/ Krispee Biscuits

    Blacklight party — wear neon/white

    Waterline Brewing · Saturday · June 27 · 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Free

  • Mac Saturn w/ The Queen's Giant

    Bourgie Nights · Saturday · June 27 · 9:00 PM

Festivals 4

  • Founders Day / 250th Celebration

    Town's 49th birthday + America's 250th

    Belville Riverwalk Park · Saturday · June 27 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Free

  • Juneteenth Celebration

    1865 Society of Pender County — exhibits, art, vendors

    Pender County Courthouse Square · Saturday · June 27 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Free

  • Happy Pride Month LGBTQ BBQ w/ Mark Herbert & Birdwell Beat

    Music: Mark Herbert 4pm, Birdwell Beat 7pm; Pepe's Tacos 6pm

    Fermental · Saturday · June 27 · 1:00 PM · Free

  • Downtown Pride Block Party

    Multiple locations downtown; benefits LGBTQ Center & Trevor Project

    The Underfront Co. · Saturday · June 27

Food & Drink Events 1

  • What The Forkkk Orecchiette Workshop

    Includes free drink and jar of sauce

    BBX (Brunswick Beer XChange) · Saturday · June 27 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · $60+

Family-Friendly 4

  • Dinosaurs & Watercolors Workshop

    Adults & seniors

    NHC Library — Pine Valley · Saturday · June 27 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Free

  • Hawaiian Bicycle Scavenger Hunt

    Tropical scavenger hunt — bikes/e-bikes welcome

    Waterline Brewing · Saturday · June 27 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Family Trivia: America250

    All ages

    NHC Library — Pine Valley · Saturday · June 27 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Free

  • Tie Dye Party

    Make your own tie dye shirt; goats from Hidden Haven Farm

    DrumTrout Brewing · Saturday · June 27 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Farmers Markets 3

  • Riverfront Farmers Market

    Riverfront · Saturday · June 27 · 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Free

  • Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek

    Tidal Creek Co-Op · Saturday · June 27 · 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Free

  • Carolina Beach Market

    Carolina Beach Lake Park · Saturday · June 27 · Free

Car Shows & Cruise-Ins 1

  • Battleship North Carolina Cruise to Southport

    Battleship North Carolina · Saturday · June 27 · 9:30 AM

Worth The Drive 4 cities · by distance
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 2 events

Million Dollar McGraw Show

Alabama Theatre · Sat · Jun 27 · 7:00 PM

Gasolina Party (18+)

House of Blues · Sat · Jun 27 · 9:00 PM

Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event

Jumping Beans Celebration w/ Hispanic Country Jersey Giveaway!

Segra Stadium · Sat · Jun 27 · 7:05 PM

Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event

Durham Bulls vs Norfolk

Durham Bulls Athletic Park · Sat · Jun 27 · 6:35 PM

Charlotte, NC 178 mi 2 events

LCH Youth Jersey Giveaway, Fireworks, & Pre-game Catch

Truist Field · Sat · Jun 27 · 6:05 PM

Pablo Cruise & Atlanta Rhythm Section & Orleans

Ovens Auditorium · Sat · Jun 27 · 7:00 PM

Sunday · June 28

13 events

Concerts 1

  • Shanna in a Dress

    Doors 3pm

    Live at Ted's · Sunday · June 28 · 4:00 PM · $22

Theater & Performing Arts 2

  • The Outsiders

    A theatrical adaptation by Performance Club Theatre Company bringing the beloved coming-of-age story to the stage.

    Performance Club Theatre Company; closing day

    Thalian Hall · Sunday · June 28 · 6:00 PM

    Details ›
  • Gypsy

    Opera House Theatre Company; closing day

    Thalian Hall · Sunday · June 28 · 7:30 PM

Local Bars & Live Music 2

  • Aaron Van Nynatten

    $4 Mimosas, $4 Intracoastal Blondes

    Outer Dunes Brewing · Sunday · June 28 · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Free

  • Dos Mojo

    Roots, blues, Americana duo

    SeaWitch Tiki Bar · Sunday · June 28 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Free

Festivals 5

  • Blooms & Beer Festival

    Bloomed-themed vendor market

    LBC Bottle Shop · Sunday · June 28 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Dock Street Pride Celebration

    Dock Street · Sunday · June 28 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Free

  • Love Wins Fest w/ Simple Plan B

    Pride Month celebration; music 4-6pm

    Waterline Brewing · Sunday · June 28 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Free

  • Punk for Pride (15 bands)

    21+; 15 bands, vendors; benefits LGBTQ Center

    The Barzarre · Sunday · June 28 · 12:00 PM · Donations

  • Pride Party w/ DJ

    Drink & shot specials

    Cinch Billiards · Sunday · June 28

Food & Drink Events 3

  • Boozy Brunch

    Open to public at 3pm, $3 domestic cans

    The Bend · Sunday · June 28 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · $52.72

  • Bloody Mary Crawl

    Multiple stops, vote your favorite

    Cargo District · Sunday · June 28 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Boots and Brunch

    The Eagle's Dare · Sunday · June 28 · 1:00 PM

Worth The Drive 4 cities · by distance
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 1 event

Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show Feat The Landsharks

Alabama Theatre · Sun · Jun 28 · 7:00 PM

Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event

Sunday Funday

Segra Stadium · Sun · Jun 28 · 5:05 PM

Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event

Durham Bulls vs Norfolk

Durham Bulls Athletic Park · Sun · Jun 28 · 1:05 PM

Charlotte, NC 178 mi 2 events

Matt Rife

Spectrum Center · Sun · Jun 28

Bark in the Ballpark

Truist Field · Sun · Jun 28 · 5:05 PM