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Thursday 6/11

• Short Story Writing Workshop — Join Gabi Stephens for a June writing workshop on crafting the short story, focusing on characters, plot, and place at Perennial Harbor.

• Bluegrass in the Garden by Folkstone String Band Duo — Enjoy bluegrass in the garden with Folkstone String Band Duo at Perennial Harbor.

• Wyatt Flores — Catch Wyatt Flores live at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater for a night of authentic storytelling and genre-crossing country sounds.

• Rolling Together Revue Tour - G. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter, Moon Taxi — The Rolling Together Revue Tour brings G. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter, and Moon Taxi to Bowstring - Bar & Live Music Venue for a night of laid-back, genre-blending live music.

• Concerts in the Park Series — Wrightsville Beach Concerts in the Park Series kicks off at Walk The Loop + Wrightsville Beach Park with NO Regretz, plus food trucks and live music.

• Live Band Karaoke — Live Band Karaoke takes over The Starling for a fun night of singing with a live band.

Friday 6/12

• WilmingtoNColor Cape Queer Pride Fest Tour — WilmingtoNColor’s Cape Queer Pride Fest Tour offers a powerful cultural storytelling experience at Chow Town.

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

• Latin Night — Latin Night at Waterline Brewing Co. features dance lessons, DJ Borichamo, and an evening of salsa, bachata, merengue, and more.

• Sunset Live Music Series: Dane Britt Band — The Dane Britt Band brings high-energy live music to Marina Grill as part of the Sunset Live Music Series.

• Free Concert Friday: Bad Romance — Bad Romance, a Lady Gaga tribute, performs at The Eagles Dare with special guest opener Lady Die.

• Cape Fear Blues Festival Opening Night — Cape Fear Blues Festival #29 opens at The Rusty Nail with The Instigators, food from Sam’s Grill, and a $10 door cover.

Saturday 6/13

• Wavves & Wellness — Wavves & Wellness at Waterline Brewing Co. blends movement, recovery, music, and community with fitness classes, vendors, and house music.

• Pride Drag Brunch — Tempo.33 Piano Bar and Lounge hosts a Pride Drag Brunch with fierce queens, cocktails, and rainbow energy.

• Gumdrop Garden: A Festival of Color — Flytrap Brewing’s Gumdrop Garden brings colorful Pride weekend fun to Cape Queer Pride Fest with tie-dye, ice cream, food, and interactive art.

• Sunset Live Music Series: Jack Jack 180 — Jack Jack 180 plays the Sunset Live Music Series at Marina Grill with a lively mix of pop, rock, country, Motown, and classics.

• Pride by the Beach: Wrightsville Beach Pride — Sammy Sea’s Coastal Kitchen hosts a free community Pride celebration with drag performances, vendors, food, cocktails, and music.

• LET’S DANCE 80s Night — The Underfront Co. throws an 80s vinyl DJ party with B2B and RizzyBeats.

• Concerts in the Park Series — Wrightsville Beach Concerts in the Park Series continues at Walk The Loop + Wrightsville Beach Park with NO Regretz and food trucks.

• Brooklyn Arts Social District — Brooklyn Arts Social District Saturday brings live music, pop-up entertainment, and 20+ local businesses together in the Brooklyn Arts District.

Sunday 6/14

• 2nd Annual Ocean Day Celebration — The 2nd Annual Ocean Day Celebration at Surf City Beach Access #18 includes yoga, a beach cleanup, and an after party at Salty’s Surf Shack and Shaka Taco.

• Pride Ride — Pride Ride celebrates love and community with a bike ride, afterparty, drag performances, treats, and proceeds benefiting local LGBTQ+ organizations.

• Second Sunday Market — The Second Sunday Market at Satellite Bar and Lounge runs 12–4 and features @satellitebarandlounge.

• Backyard Bluegrass Music Series — Tap Yard Wilmington’s Backyard Bluegrass Music Series offers an evening of live bluegrass, cold drinks, and laid-back Sunday vibes.

• Free Movies all Summer at the Lake — Carolina Beach Lake Park screens Paddington in Peru as part of its free Sunday night summer movie series at dusk.

• Love Island Watch Party — Ponysaurus Brewing hosts a weekly Love Island watch party with free garlic knots, themed drinks, and viewing with The Wilmington Girls Club.

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

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

6/17- Wildflower Workshop - Join us at Trask Family Farm for an evening of floral arranging, including flowers, a vase, step-by-step training, and everything you need to create your own bouquet.

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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