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Thursday 6/18

• Ticketed Event: Pottery Painting with GERB - Sip, paint, and create your own custom drinkware in a hands-on pottery workshop at End of Days Distillery, hosted in The Lounge.

• 2026 Summer at CAM Exhibition Opening Night - Celebrate the opening night of three exhibitions with art, live music, food, and drinks at Cameron Art Museum.

• Lord Huron - Catch Lord Huron live as the acclaimed Los Angeles indie-folk band performs at Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

• Herb Infused Pasta Workshop - A beginner-friendly hands-on pasta workshop with Eagle's Dare and What The Fork where guests learn to make homemade Tuscan Pici pasta, including drinks, snacks, and take-home extras at The Eagles Dare.

• The Sidecar Show & Improv Jam - A free new-wave improv comedy event featuring experimental performances from Wilmington comedians at Waterline Brewing Co.
  

Friday 6/19

• Free Concert Friday: The Petty Thieves - Head to The Eagles Dare for a free tribute concert from The Petty Thieves, with special guest opener Tercel.

• Darius Rucker: Songs Of Summer Tour 2026 - See Darius Rucker bring his Songs of Summer Tour to Live Oak Bank Pavilion for an evening of country hits.

• Alternate Shot Tournament - A 2-person alternate shot golf tournament with low score wins and a cash prize for 1st place at Backspin Social.

• Pottery Wheel Date Night - A 90-minute wheel-throwing workshop for all skill levels at Bookworm Pottery & Co. - The Cargo District Location.

• An Evening with The Settlement - A high-energy live set from the Huntington, West Virginia jam band at Bourgie Nights.

Saturday 6/20

• Tour de Blueberry - Join the annual charity bike ride in Burgaw hosted by the Cape Fear Cyclists in conjunction with the North Carolina Blueberry Festival.

• Brews and Clues: Brooklyn Arts Social District Scavenger Hunt - Test your team’s puzzle-solving skills in a fast-paced pub scavenger hunt through the Brooklyn Arts Social District, starting at Chow Town.

• Eugenia's Lil Yard Market - Shop local vendors and explore the front yard market in the Cargo District at this Saturday pop-up.

• Second Annual Board Meeting - Celebrate International Surfing Day with vendors, live screen printing, coffee, matcha, and a surfboard raffle at Crofton's Pretzels.

• The Corner Market - Support local makers, grab food from Kimchi Taco, and enjoy live music at this Brooklyn Arts Social District market at Flytrap Brewing.

• Haus Games - Play games, compete for prizes, and dress up for the best team costume at Freya's Haus.

• Tap Yard Pride Fest - Celebrate Pride Month with live music, local artists, and makers at Tap Yard Wilmington.

• Murder Mystery - Join this new three-part murder mystery series set around the fictional history of Reserve 47 at End of Days Distillery.

• Sunset Live Music Series: OC3ANS - Enjoy waterfront live music from OC3ANS during sunset at Marina Grill.

• Cozy Italian Classics: Gnocchi in Red Italian Sauce - Learn to make handmade gnocchi and red Italian sauce from scratch in this cozy cooking class at Little Olive Co.

• S'mores and Memories with Dad - A Celebration on the Farm! - Celebrate Father’s Day with a guided farm tour, animal encounters, games, and s’mores at Agape Farm of Watha.

Sunday 6/21

• Free Movies all Summer at the Lake - Enjoy a free movie night at Carolina Beach Lake Park with family-friendly screenings beginning at dusk.

• Wrightsville Beach Harbor Sunset Cruise - Enjoy a 1.5-hour sunset harbor cruise from Wrightsville Beach with scenic views, dolphin spotting, and a relaxing evening on the water at Wrightsville Beach.

• Cape Fear Ghost Crabs Game - Watch the Sandhill Bogeys take on the Cape Fear Ghost Crabs at Brooks Field at UNCW.

• Coffee & Clay: Sculpting Travel Mugs - Beginner-friendly pottery workshop to create ceramic travel mugs from scratch, hosted at Take a Class at The Cozy Bookwyrm.

• Father’s Day Brunch Celebration & Live Music - Father’s Day celebration with $5 mimosas, $5 Tropical Lightning, and live music, hosted at LBC Bottle Shop and Pizza.

• Back Flash Live & Happy Father's Day - Father’s Day celebration with $5 Kölsch drafts, food from Glizzies on the Go, and live music by Backflash, hosted at Waterline Brewing Co.

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.

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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