Thursday · July 2
Stars & Stripes — North Carolina Symphony
NC Symphony's patriotic pops kickoff — perfect 4th of July weekend warmup.
Wilson Center · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
JUN 29 - JUL 5
90 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Weekly Fun · Festivals · Family-Friendly
Saturday · July 4 · Free
Wilmington's 4th of July Celebration
America's 250th + Wilmington Symphony Pops + fireworks over the Cape Fear River.
Riverfront Park · 5:30 PM
Wednesday · July 1 · $10+
Jaws (1975) — Vintage Series
50th anniversary Vintage Series — see the original shark thriller on the big screen.
Thalian Hall · 1:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · July 4 · Free
North Carolina 4th of July Festival
One of NC's oldest July 4th festivals — parade, vendors, fireworks over the water.
Southport ·
Monday · June 29
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Backrooms
New release film screening at Thalian Hall Cinema.
Cinema new release, runs June 29 – July 3
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Apollo 13 (1995) — Vintage Series
Space drama classic from Thalian Hall Cinema's Vintage Series.
Vintage Series, runs June 29 – July 1
Local Bars & Live Music 1
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TJ Aaron
Family-Friendly 2
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Broccoli Brothers Circus
Registration encouraged
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Turtle Talk
Sea turtle education
Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market
Weekly Fun 3
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Music Bingo
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Open Mic Mondays
Music, comedy, spoken word
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$5 Mug Monday
Drink special
Tuesday · June 30
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Public Tour
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Apollo Bukowski
$5 Salty Turtle drafts
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Bethany Manning
Festivals 1
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PRIDE: Power + Peace
Food & Drink Events 1
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Hoppy Hour Fundraiser — Coastal Carolina Rabbit Rescue
You drink, they donate
Family-Friendly 5
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Butterfly Release
Pre-registration required
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Read to a Dog
Ages 5-12
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Drawing a Story with Mark Herbert
Teen program, registration required
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Pride Skate Night
18+, 25% donated to LGBTQ Center
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Creature Features
Interactive animal program for kids
Farmers Markets 1
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Kure Beach Market
Weekly Fun 3
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Tuesdays Drum Jam & Dance
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Retro Game Night
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Trivia Tuesday
Wednesday · July 1
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Jaws (1975) — Vintage Series
Iconic thriller screening from Thalian Hall Cinema's Vintage Series.
Runs July 1-3
Comedy & Magic 2
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Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase — 9 Year Anniversary
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DareDevil Improv Night
Local Bars & Live Music 1
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Taylor Bissette
Festivals 1
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NC 4th of July Festival Beach Day
Companion to Southport's festival
Food & Drink Events 2
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HOPS & TALKS: History Takeover!
Adult series pairing local brewery with guided tour
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Power Connections After 5! — Michael & Son
NB Chamber networking event
Family-Friendly 1
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Story Time by the Sea
Princess and fairytale friends
Farmers Markets 1
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Poplar Grove Open-Air Market
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Jaws and Paws
Weekly Fun 6
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Wine + Wheelz Wednesdays
Wheelz Pizza food truck
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Cornhole Tournament
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Trivia with RJ
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Tarot Readings with Ashlyn
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Music Bingo — America Theme
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Wednesday Trivia
Thursday · July 2
Concerts 3
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Summer on the Square — The Pink Slips
Free outdoor concert with food trucks
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Stars & Stripes — North Carolina Symphony
The North Carolina Symphony presents a patriotic Stars & Stripes concert celebrating American musical traditions and classical masterworks.
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Concerts in the Park
Free outdoor concert series
Comedy & Magic 1
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Open Mic Comedy
Sign-up at 7pm
Local Bars & Live Music 5
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Jason Jackson — Live in The Boatyard
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Nate Gerry Trio
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The Midnight Cowgirls w/ Jared Petteys and The Headliners
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Thurston Howell: A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular
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Live Jazz: D.S. Wilson
Family-Friendly 1
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No Sleeves Magic: Professor Buckets
An exciting magic show featuring Professor Buckets performing amazing illusions and tricks for all ages as part of Seahawk Summer FAM!.
Seahawk Summer FAM
Sports & Outdoor 1
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Wilmington Sharks Baseball & Fireworks
Game with fireworks
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Fireworks
Weekly Fun 4
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Trivia Night
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Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
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Thursday Trivia — American History
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Weekly Trivia
Friday · July 3
Concerts 1
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Summer Concert Series at Airlie Gardens
Comedy & Magic 1
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Bryson Banks
Date corrected — calendar shows July 5/6, ticket page confirms
Local Bars & Live Music 9
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Delia & Friends — Sunset Live Music Series
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Free Concert Friday • Make Yourself: A Tribute to Incubus
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Live Music
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Three Chord Cory — Live at Outer Dunes
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Friday Night Fight Riffs: July '26 Edition
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Winyah: No Place I'd Rather Be Tour w/ Harvey Street
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Mixed Signals
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DJ Quay & Lloyd Banx
Resident DJs spinning weekends - wall post
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Live Music: David Dixon
Festivals 2
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Surf City Independence Day Celebration
Live music by The Catalinas, fireworks
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Independence Day Fireworks & Boardwalk Blast
A250th Carolina Beach fireworks
Sports & Outdoor 1
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Wilmington Sharks Baseball & Fireworks
Game with fireworks
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Fireworks
Saturday · July 4
Local Bars & Live Music 3
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Nick Black — Live at Outer Dunes
Closing early for 4th
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Rock The 90s: The Official 90s Rock Tribute
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CD & The Mix
Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul covers
Festivals 7
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4th of July Water Park Festival
Water slides, paddling, cornhole
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Freedom Fest 2026
July 4th activities + Massive Grass live music
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Wilmington's 4th of July Celebration
A250th celebration with symphony pops and fireworks
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Fourth of July Boatyard Bash — FIREWORKS
Free admission, fireworks
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ILM Hot Dog Eating Contest
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Fourth of July Celebration
Annual parade and island-wide celebration
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North Carolina 4th of July Festival
Multi-day festival June 28-July 4
Family-Friendly 1
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4th of July Firecracker Cruise
Farmers Markets 2
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Riverfront Farmers Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Sports & Outdoor 1
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Red, White & Bruised Wrestling
Car Shows & Cruise-Ins 1
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Cars & Coffee at The Pointe
First Saturday monthly car show
Sunday · July 5
Concerts 1
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Boogie in the Park Concert Series
Free live music by the sea
Local Bars & Live Music 4
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ReSoul — Live in The Boatyard
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Jaden Money
Alt-rock
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Excitable: A Tribute to Def Leppard
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Country Night: The Dew Drops
Durham, NC 133 mi 1 event
Harry Connick Jr.
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