Friday · August 21 · $25 advance / $30 day of
15th Annual Joe's Bucket Bash Kick Off — Scoot Teasley + Port City Rockers
Nashville country + Port City Rockers benefit — cancer support fundraiser under the stars.
The Bend · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
★ This Weekend in Port City ★
THE WEEKEND
AUG 21 - AUG 23
80 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Family-Friendly · Theater & Performing Arts · Concerts
Friday · August 21
Wilderado w/ Sam Burchfield
Indie rockers Wilderado bring their acclaimed live show to Bowstring's Soda Pop District stage.
Bowstring · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · August 22
Maddy Kelly
Sharp, deadpan headliner Maddy Kelly headlines back-to-back weekend shows at Dead Crow.
Dead Crow Comedy · 7pm & 9:30pm
Tickets↗Saturday · August 22
Jordan Davis
Chart-topping country star Jordan Davis takes over the riverfront pavilion Saturday night.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · August 21
Concerts 2
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Wilderado w/ Sam Burchfield
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Summer Concert Series at Airlie Gardens
Early park closure at 4pm to prepare for concert
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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The Age of Eve Art Exhibition — Brittany Yearion
Paintings & poetry
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The Explorers Club
Big Dawg Theatre Company
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West Side Story
Opera House Theatre Company production
Comedy & Magic 2
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Don't Tell Comedy — Cargo District
Secret location revealed day-of via email; 21+, outdoor bar/lounge
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Maddy Kelly
Local Bars & Live Music 11
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Mark King Live
DJ Slim Deluxe until 2am
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Joey May — Live Tunes at Outer Dunes
$4 off 4-packs; Wheelz Pizza 5-9pm
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Live Music at Hi-Wire Brewing
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OC3ANS — Sunset Live Music Series
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5 Band Heavy Music Show
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Live Music on the Carolina Beach Pier
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Monkey Funktion
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The Casserole
Food Truck: Gunslingers Tex-Mex 5pm
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Bobby Messano & American Dream
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Christie Lenée w/ Katie Marie
Sold Out
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Southern Trouble
Country rock cover band
Festivals 2
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15th Annual Joe's Bucket Bash Kick Off — Scoot Teasley + Port City Rockers
Benefits Hope Abounds Cancer Network
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5th Annual Whomparama Body Surfing Extravaganza — Day 1
Multi-day event, main event Saturday
Food & Drink Events 1
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End of Summer Glow Market w/ Justin Heter Pan
100% women-owned vendor market with live music by Justin Heter Pan
Family-Friendly 8
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Kaleidoscope Play and Learn @ Northeast Library
Ages 0-5 with families; drop-in
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Alec Chambers Skate Park Dedication Ceremony
Formerly Greenfield Grind Skate Park, being renamed in memory of Alec Chambers
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Aesop's (Oh So Slightly) Updated Fables — Brunswick Arts Council
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Mindfulness Meditation
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Building Memories LEGO® Competition
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Flytrap Hike at Carolina Beach State Park
Guided hike to see Venus Flytraps in the wild
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USS Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Ghost Hunt & Tour
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Water Works — Fit For Fun Center
Ice pop at 10:30am; pre-registration required
Farmers Markets 1
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Water Street Evening Market
Saturday · August 22
Concerts 4
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The Stews
The Stews are an indie rock band known for their energetic performances and catchy melodies.
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Alternative Vision: Best of Alt Rock
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Fake Happy: A Tribute to Paramore
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Jordan Davis
Country music artist Jordan Davis delivers authentic Americana and chart-topping hits to Live Oak Bank Pavilion.
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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The Explorers Club
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West Side Story
Comedy & Magic 1
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Maddy Kelly
Local Bars & Live Music 13
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DJ Slim Deluxe
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Zach Weaver (Magic Attic)
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Live Music at Mad Mole
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Aaron Keener & Parker Allen — Live Tunes at Outer Dunes
Cape Fear Smash Burgers 5-8pm; $6 Nui Niu Coconut Hazy
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FIRE — Sunset Live Music Series
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Lunar Tide
Smash N' Dash food truck opens at 5pm
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Lee's Cut
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Masonboro Sound Bluegrass
Tripping Animals Super Tap Takeover + Three Peas food truck 5pm
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OC3ANS
DJ 9pm-midnight
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Righteous Roots on the Rooftop
Reel Cafe Rooftop
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Bobby Messano & American Dream
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Jim Nelson w/ Nick Loeber
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The Conspiracy
70s/80s rock covers
Festivals 3
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15th Annual Joe's Bucket Bash Volleyball & Cornhole Tournament
Day 2 of Joe's Bucket Bash benefit weekend
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Art + Music Festival
25 art vendors, multiple musicians, food trucks
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15th Annual Whomparama: Body Surfing Extravaganza
Food & Drink Events 1
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Coastal Pumpkin Workshop w/ The Craft Box
Design a 5-inch ceramic pumpkin
Family-Friendly 8
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Back to School BASH
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End of Season Tent Sale
Footwear, bikinis, board shorts; cash only
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Sugar and Spice Fairy Hair at Broomtail
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Back to School Bash
Free mini golf for kids, bouncy house, fairy hair
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Ken the Magician
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Bellamy Mansion Ghost Hunt
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Moonlight Cruise
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Pleasure Island Pirate Cruise
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
Weekly Fun 1
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Ms Pac-Man Tournament
Max 16 competitors, 1st & 2nd prizes
Sunday · August 23
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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West Side Story
Closing weekend matinee
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The Explorers Club
Closing weekend
Local Bars & Live Music 6
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Halfway to Hooley w/ The Blarney Brogues
Blarney Brogues perform 4-6pm; Smash N Dash 3-6pm
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Josh Starkey
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The Folk N' Friends Tour w/ Jaimee Harris & Wes Collins
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Rob Runner
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3 Band Alt Rock Show: Room Tone / Research Triangle / Lillich & Co
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Oceanic Summer Music Series
Weekly Sun/Thu through Sept 27
Family-Friendly 1
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History Comes Alive River Cruise w/ Dr. Chris Fonvielle
Professionally guided cruise
Farmers Markets 1
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HDWM Artisan Market
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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UNCW Seahawks Soccer vs Georgia Southern
Weekly Fun 3
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Weenies & Martinis
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Baila in The Boatyard — Wilmington Latin Dance
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
Lyne's Smashburgers 5pm
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