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Thursday 4/9

• Doodle Club with HPfangs - Join a creative evening of doodling and fun at Hi-Wire Brewery.

• Cozy Italian Classics: Fresh Pasta & Marinara From Scratch - Learn to make fresh pasta and homemade marinara from scratch in this hands-on class at Little Olive Co.

• Live! at CAM Café: Warren Darrell - Enjoy a live music performance by Warren Darrell at Cameron Art Museum.

• Lil Jon - Lil Jon brings his high-energy hits and legendary stage presence to Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

• ODS {Open Deck Sessions} DJs EDM w the Deep End. - Catch Open Deck Sessions with EDM DJs from Wilmington and beyond at The Barzarre.

Friday 4/10

• Garden Party - Enjoy great music, craft cocktails, and a specialty menu at The Bend.

• Poor Man’s Garden Party - Expect live country music, cold drinks, mechanical bull rides, and honky tonk energy at The Eagles Dare.

• Sunset Live: Dane Britt Band - Enjoy a live performance by the Dane Britt Band at Marina Grill.

• Bike Night! - Bring your bike for a laid-back night of motorcycles, music, and drinks at Waterline Brewing Co.

• Dustin Lynch Concert - Country star Dustin Lynch performs his hit-filled live show at Live Oak Bank.

• J.F. Harris - See acclaimed stand-up comic J.F. Harris perform live at Dead Crow Comedy Room.

Saturday 4/11

• Thrift Pop Up - Sip and shop curated thrift finds at Calico Coffee Bar.

• Blending Tea, Blending Presence with Queen Esther - Experience guided herbal tea blending and meet rescue horses at Seabreeze Horse Connection.

• Eugenia's Little Yard Market - Shop a local vendor pop-up at Eugenia's little front yard.

• High Vibes Tattoo Pop Up - Get tattooed at this pop-up event at Ponysaurus Brewing.

• Strawberry Festival - This strawberry-filled festival with live music, vendors, food trucks, and family fun runs from Saturday 4/11 through Sunday 4/12 at Waterline Brewing Co.

• Perennial 1 Year Birthday Party - Celebrate Perennial Harbor’s first anniversary with local specialists, music, food trucks, and more.

• Pottery Workshop: Flower Vases - Create your own ceramic flower vase in this relaxed pottery class at Bookworm Pottery.

• A Southern Garden Party - Enjoy a Southern garden party with Port City Ques at Tap Yard Wilmington.

• Painting Session for the Wilmington 20’s & 30’s Girls Group - Decorate pottery with the Wilmington 20’s & 30’s Girls Group at The Cozy Bookwyrm.

• Dark Echoes - FREE LIVE MUSIC @ Sunset Live Music Series - Catch a free live performance by Dark Echoes at The Pier at Port City Marina.

• Boom & Bloom Fireworks Bonanza - Watch the Azalea Festival fireworks with deck access, popcorn, and DJ entertainment at Battleship North Carolina.

Sunday 4/12

• Pilates in the Pasture - Enjoy a pilates class with rescue horses, photos, and refreshments at Seabreeze Horse Connection.

• Second Sunday Market - Build your own bouquet or pick up a pre-made one at Satellite Bar and Lounge.

• Garden Tea Party - Sip bottomless tea and enjoy sandwiches, scones, sweets, and garden vibes at Perennial Harbor.

• Plant Bingo - Play for plants and prizes at Tap Yard Wilmington.

• Baila in The Boatyard - FREE EVENT - with Wilmington Latin Dance - Enjoy a free waterfront evening of salsa lessons and dancing at Marina Grill.

• Jewish Film Festival: Against the Wind Screening - Attend a free premiere screening with Q&A and dessert reception at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

4/8-4/12 North Carolina Azalea Festival – THIS WEEKEND! The 2026 North Carolina Azalea Festival transforms Wilmington into a multi-day celebration of gardens, parades, concerts, and Southern coastal heritage at Wilmington Riverwalk (runs April 8–12).

4/15-4/19- Beaufort Wine and Food Spring Festival – The Beaufort Wine and Food Festival brings a refreshed, downtown-centered culinary celebration to the heart of Historic Downtown Beaufort, spanning April 15–19.

4/3-TBD Upick Strawberries & Flowers - Pick strawberries and flowers while enjoying homemade ice cream, chocolate-covered strawberries, and strawberry cakes at Trask Family Farm.

Fridays May-July Free Concert Friday - A free, family-friendly concert series with live music and food trucks takes place at The Eagles Dare.

Thanks for reading! Talk to you again next week 👋 - Meg

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