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Thursday 5/28

• A-Line Skirt Workshop - Learn beginner-friendly sewing and upcycling skills while creating your own custom maxi skirt at Solemar Studio, 2133 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC.

• Pay What you Can Beach Yoga at Sunset - Enjoy a pay-what-you-can sunset yoga session at Wrightsville Beach Access 4, where all levels are welcome to move with the sun and connect with the community.

• Bearly Dead: Grateful Dead Tribute - Bearly Dead brings a high-energy Grateful Dead tribute show to Bowstring Bar and Live Music with danceable energy, improvisation, and classic jam-band spirit.

• Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament - The 53rd Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament runs from May 27–30, 2026 at Seapath Marina & Yacht Club in Wrightsville Beach, featuring three days of fishing, public weigh-ins, and a conservation-minded competition.

• Cape Fear Ghost Crabs Baseball Game - Join the Cape Fear Ghost Crabs at Brooks Field for a lively summer baseball night with in-game entertainment, announcers, and food and beverages.

Friday 5/29

• Free Concert Friday: Shoot to Thrill Band - Head to The Eagles Dare for a free concert featuring Shoot to Thrill Band, an all-female AC/DC tribute with special guest Shay’s Rebellion.

• Handmade Polish Pierogi & Haluski - Join this hands-on pierogi-making class at Little Olive Co. to learn traditional pierogi from scratch and take home your ready-to-cook filled pierogi.

• Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: A Red Capet Gay-la - Kick off the Silver Pride Cinema Festival at Jengo's Playhouse with a red-carpet celebration before screening The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

• Beetlejuice - The ghost-with-the-most comes to Wilmington in this hilarious, heartfelt Broadway musical about Lydia Deetz, family, love, and making the most of every Day-O at Wilson Center.

Saturday 5/30

• F45 Hampstead + LBC: Free Community Workout - Join F45 Hampstead at LBC Bottle Shop and Pizza for a free 45-minute community workout followed by cold drinks and pizza.

• NC's Largest Sunflower Maze & Festival - Experience Trask Family Farm’s sunflower maze and festival with live music, food trucks, hayrides, homemade ice cream, U-pick flowers, and more.

• Summer Splash Bash - The Golf Barn’s Summer Splash Bash offers unlimited waterslides, putt-putt, and family activities at The Golf Barn.

• Lil Yard Market at Eugenia's - Browse local vendors at Eugenia’s front yard market in the Cargo District for a laid-back Saturday shopping stop.

• NC Vibe Fest - NC Vibe Fest takes over Old River Farms in Burgaw with live music, vendors, food trucks, classic cars, and interactive experiences.

• Crawfish Boil + Live Music with The Rhythm Bones - Waterline Brewing Co. hosts a crawfish boil and live music from The Rhythm Bones, with crawfish plates, vendors, and craft beer.

• Sunset Live Music Series: Fire - Enjoy Fire at Marina Grill for a free sunset concert at The Boatyard behind Marina Grill & Tequila’s Waterfront.

• Brenda's Big Gay May Drag Dinner - Celebrate Pride season at Hi-Wire Brewery with Brenda the Drag Queen and a packed drag dinner featuring performances, dinner, and drinks.

• Caliente Nights Annual All White Party - Brunches at Randall hosts its annual all-white Caliente Nights party with a lesson, giveaways, and dancing late into the night.

• Madonna Dance Party - Satellite Bar and Lounge hosts a Madonna dance party with The Beehive Blondes, celebrating Madonna’s greatest hits and new tracks.

Sunday 5/31

• Cape Fear Vintage Market - Marina Grill hosts the Cape Fear Vintage Market with 30+ vintage vendors and tunes throughout the shopping experience.

• Dog Day Afternoon Adoption & Fundraiser Event - Join hello, love in the Cargo District for a dog adoption and fundraiser event with rescue pups, vendors, pet portraits, and face painting.

• Tropicoqueta - Azalea Station Coffee Bar hosts a tropical day party with DJs, food pop-ups, drinks, merch, and a 21+ nightlife vibe.

• Tap Yard Crafty Corner - Tap Yard Wilmington’s free monthly Crafty Corner with Abby Smiles returns for a community crafting session, with donations appreciated.

• Hot Girl Summer DJ Set - Kick off Hot Girl Summer with a sunset DJ set at Carolina Beach Pier, bringing ocean breeze vibes, music, and family-friendly fun.

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

4/3- 5/30 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.

6/5- 6/7- Port City Heroes Expo — A 3-day sports card and TCG expo with athletes, voice actors, autographs, vendors, trade night, and collectibles all weekend at Wilmington Convention Center.

6/6- Carolina Beach Music Festival - Enjoy a full day of classic beach music with ocean views at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

6/7- Pride Fest 2026 — PrideFest returns to Hi-Wire Brewery for a day of live DJs, a vendor market, live music, drag performances, and Pride celebrations supporting the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear.

May- September 7- Boardwalk Carnival — The Town of Carolina Beach Boardwalk Carnival runs at Carolina Beach Boardwalk from May 20 through September 7, 2026, offering rides, games, boardwalk treats, and a lively coastal atmosphere all summer long.

7/3- A250th: Independence Day Fireworks & Boardwalk Blast - Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast features classic rock and beach music from The Main Event, capped by fireworks over the beach strand in front of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Venue: Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

7/4- A250th: Wilmington's 4th of July Celebration! - City of Wilmington’s family-friendly celebration includes music by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, entertainment, kids activities, food, and fireworks. Venue:

7/4- 4th of July Symphony Pops Concert - Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra at Catch a Show at Live Oak Bank Pavilion, featuring patriotic favorites, a world premiere by Wilmington composer Chelsea Loew, special guest performances, and fireworks over the Cape Fear River.

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

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