Saturday · August 29 · $45+
Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Tour
Netflix comedy star hits the Wilson Center — two shows only, going fast.
Wilson Center · 5pm & 8pm
Tickets↗★ This Week in Port City ★
THE WEEK AHEAD
AUG 24 - AUG 30
136 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Weekly Fun · Family-Friendly · Food & Drink Events
Saturday · August 29
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band: Bring That Beat Back Tour
The definitive DMB tribute lands in the Soda Pop District Saturday.
Bowstring Wilmington · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · August 29
Tell Me Lies - The Fleetwood Mac Experience
Go your own way — under the stars at Greenfield Lake.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Monday · August 24
Concerts 1
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Topsail Sounds: Port City Rockers
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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The Invite
A new release film screening at Thalian Hall Cinema.
Runs Aug 24-30
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The Odyssey
A new release film screening at Thalian Hall Cinema based on the classic epic tale.
Runs Aug 24-28
Local Bars & Live Music 3
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Josh Lewis
$5 Salty Turtle drafts
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Music Mondays: Frank Grant & Friends
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Live Music on the Carolina Beach Pier
Food & Drink Events 1
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Mediocre Monday: $4 Drafts + $4 Wines
Family-Friendly 2
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Puzzle Swap
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Turtle Talk
Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project
Farmers Markets 1
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Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market
Weekly Fun 6
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$5 Mug Monday
$5 pints
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Shag Night
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Run Club
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World Tavern Poker Monday
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Music Bingo
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Open Mic Mondays
Music, comedy, spoken word
Tuesday · August 25
Concerts 1
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The British Invaders
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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Public Tour
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African American Experience Tour
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Jenny Vaughn
1/2 price wine
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Cape Fear Blues Jam
Food & Drink Events 1
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Wine & Pizza Pairing
Featuring Don Luca Pizza
Family-Friendly 3
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Butterfly Release
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Shelf Indulgence Book Club
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Pleasure Island Pirate Cruise
Farmers Markets 1
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Kure Beach Market
Weekly Fun 5
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$5 Flagship Tuesdays
$5 pints
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Tuesday Drum Jam & Dance
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Strings & Things: Open Mic Night
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World Tavern Poker Tuesday
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Retro Gaming Night
Wednesday · August 27
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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College Night: Night of 1000 Andys
Comedy & Magic 2
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Ty Colgate and Liam Nelson
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Dare Devil Improv
Local Bars & Live Music 5
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Austin Brown
$6 Tropical Lightning + $4 Pilsners
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Jazz Night
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Nate Gerry Trio
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Paige Bacon Live
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Rounds on the River w/ CB Johnson
Food & Drink Events 3
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1/2 Price Quesadilla Wednesday
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Free Weekly Wine Tasting
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Girls Night Out - Wine Glass Painting
Family-Friendly 5
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Mary's Art Explorers: Okra Stew - Gullah Geechee Family Celebration
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Book People Book Club
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Behind the Legends: History of Local Lore & Ghost Stories
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Bird Walk
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Winter Veggie Planting
Farmers Markets 1
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Poplar Grove Open Air Market
Weekly Fun 8
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Jimmy Trivia
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Trivia with RJ
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Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
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Music Bingo
Theme: 2000-Today Hits
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Cornhole Tournament
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Trivia Night
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Wednesday Trivia
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Weekly Trivia
Thursday · August 28
Concerts 1
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MEET ME AT THE SOUND: Carl Newton's Review
Theater & Performing Arts 2
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CAB Art Gallery Presents Sarah Peoples
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CAM at the Movies: Flesh for Frankenstein
Local Bars & Live Music 6
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Live Music
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Live Music: Sealevel Stringband
Zeke Smash Free Delivery 5pm
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Oceanic Summer Music Series
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Oldie Hawn Live
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The Hatch Brothers
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Mixed Signals
Food & Drink Events 2
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Smashdown Thursday
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Dumpling Class
GringoNinja Private Chef
Family-Friendly 6
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Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
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Libraries for All - Tote Bag Painting
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Back to School Bash for Teens
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Neighbor Night
Yard games
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Accessible Birding
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Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast
Farmers Markets 2
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Hampstead Farmers Market
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Shop the Sound Craft & Farmers Market
Weekly Fun 5
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Trivia Night
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Trivia Night
Books turned into Movies
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Family Feud with MC Events
Prizes for top 3 teams
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Karaoke with DJ Damo
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Open Mic Comedy
Friday · August 29
Concerts 4
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Kure Beach Sunsets: Blakeslee Concert Series
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Experience the Passion: Eduardo's Flamenco Ensemble
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Heavy Music: Jointbreak, Mortumbus, Divide The Coast, Wadous
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Mamma Mania: The American Tribute to ABBA
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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We Lift Each Other: Film Screening & Workshop with Black Box Dance Theater
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CatVideoFest 2026
A fun-filled festival of the internet's best cat videos at Thalian Hall Cinema.
Runs Aug 28-30
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Maximum Overdrive (1986) - 40th Anniversary
A cult classic 40th anniversary screening of Stephen King's action film at Thalian Hall Cinema.
Runs Aug 28-30
Comedy & Magic 3
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Wilmington NC Midgets With Attitude Wrestling
21+
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Vic DiBitetto
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Comedy Show at Outer Dunes
Local Bars & Live Music 10
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Delia Stanley & Friends - Sunset Live Music
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Cape Fear Rising
DJ 9pm-12am
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Brown Dirt Cowboys Live
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Live Music: Brent Stimmel Band
Water Weenies food truck 5pm
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Righteous Roots Live on the Rooftop
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The Conspiracy
Also playing SeaWitch different night
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Tomato Basil The Band
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The Cut
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Live Music on the Carolina Beach Pier
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Sunset Live Music Series
Festivals 2
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Southeast Crab Feast - Wilmington, NC
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August Full Moon Party
Food & Drink Events 1
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Brenda's Benefit Drag Show
Benefits Triad Health Project
Family-Friendly 4
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Find Your Flow: An Abstract Art Experience
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Wilmington Water Tours: Birding Cruise
Guided by Dr. Jill Peleuses
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Wilmington Downtown Historian-Guided Tour
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Fourth Friday Gallery Nights
Saturday · August 30
Concerts 3
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Tell Me Lies - The Fleetwood Mac Experience
A tribute experience celebrating the legendary music and harmonies of Fleetwood Mac.
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band: Bring That Beat Back Tour
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Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Performance Preview: Forward Motion Dance
Comedy & Magic 3
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Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Tour
Stand-up comedian known for sharp observational humor and relatable storytelling.
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MWA 2026 Extreme Tour (Midgets with Attitude)
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Vic DiBitetto
Local Bars & Live Music 4
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The Faux King Band
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Frank Grant - Sunset Live Music
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Live Music: David Potter
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Gage Saylor and the Creekside Boys
Festivals 2
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Handmade Heroes Fest 2026
Local comic artists showcase
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Things We Love Fest
Food & Drink Events 4
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Bubbly Brunch
$5 mimosa menu
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Baseball + Beer: NY vs. MA Tap Takeover
Fitz's Biscuits food truck 5pm
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Parrot Heads and Pints: Jimmy Buffett Luau
Tropical themed cocktails, music, vendors
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1920's Tea Party with Queen Esther
Tea cocktails, mocktails; 20's garb
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
Sunday · August 24
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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West Side Story
Comedy & Magic 1
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Nurse Blake
Healthcare humor comedian Nurse Blake brings his hilarious insights about nursing and medical life on this comedy tour.
Details ›
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Les Fontanelles
Sold Out
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
Lyne's Smashburgers food truck
Food & Drink Events 1
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Vendor Market with Live Jazz
Family-Friendly 1
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Free Summer Movies at the Lake
Farmers Markets 1
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HDWM Artisan Market
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Youth League Game
Weekly Fun 1
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Luck of the Draw
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