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• Top 3 Events this Weekend

• More Unique Events

• Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About …

Top 3 Events this Weekend

More Unique Events

Thursday (5/1)

• Jazz in the Garden: The first Thursday of enjoying live jazz at Kipos

• Rooftop Live Music: One of Wilmington’s best rooftops is kicking off their weekly live music series on the water at aView

• U-Pick Strawberries: Head to Lewis Nursery to pick fresh strawberries from their field

Friday (5/2)

• Grand Opening of Oden Brewing - Ribbon cutting, live music, food trucks, on Friday and events throughout the weekend

• Wilmington Run Club - Start your Friday off strong with Wilmington’s favorite run club! Their location for May is at Concorde Espresso Bar downtown

• Malik Elassal Comedy - Named one of the top new faces in comedy, see this hilarious stand up comedian at Dead Crow Comedy Club

Saturday (5/3)

• Candle Light Tribute Concerts - Enjoy a 4-string quartet playing amongst thousands of candles. Back to back shows, the first is a tribute to The Beatles followed by a tribute to Adele at The Elia

• The Homebody Collective Turns 1 - Shop sales, groove to music from Fort Lowell Records, tarot readings, fresh flowers, enjoy complimentary drinks, and more!

• Derby Day Costume Contest and Hobby Horse Show - A playful afternoon of outrageous costumes and hobby horse competition for a cash prize (hobby horsing is a sport where people use wooden stick horses to mimic participating in a horse show)

• Annual Kentucky Derby Party - Cheer on your favorite horses during the most exciting 2 minutes in sports at The Blind Elephant. Prizes for best guesses!

Sunday (5/4)

• May the Fourth Be With You Rave - Star Wars themed rave at The Eagles Dare

• 90’s Dance Party - Get down with the Beehive Blondes at Wine Knot Sky Bar in your best 90’s outfit

• Boogie in the Park - The beginning of Kure Beache’s waterfront part family-friendly concert series

Mondau (5/5) Cinco De Mayo

• Cinco De Mayo Experience - Live music and MexFolkore Show at Bonita Latin Fusion

• Cinco De Mayo - 9 live music acts throughout the day at The Barzarre

• Cosas De Cinco De Mayo Fiesta - Rico’s Mexi Tacos, live music, and themed libations at Fermental

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

4/4 - 10/18 - Sunset Live Music Series: Marina District will be hosting free concerts Fridays & Saturdays

5/2 - 7/25 - Free Concert Friday: Eagles Dare will host your favorite acts followed by a DJ every Friday night

5/3 - 35th Annual River to Sea Bike Ride: This event is a 20-mile bike ride along the historic route of the Wilmington Beach Car Line. There is no cost to participate.

5/3 - Ocean Fest Music Festival: Enjoy live music, food, and drinks along the water at Surf City’s annual festival

6/7 - Carolina Beach Music Festival: Enjoy the longest- running beach music festival in the US that is still held on the beach AND they’ve added an additional day this year for Reggae

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

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