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Thursday 7/16

• Boardwalk Blast Live Music & Fireworks - Carolina Beach Boardwalk hosts its summer fireworks and music series with live entertainment at the gazebo stage and fireworks over the boardwalk.

• Metaphysical Class: Candles - Waterline Brewing Co. hosts a candle-focused metaphysical class on color, carving, oils, and herbs, and attendees leave with two dressed candles and a printed handout.

• Thomas & Chad - FREE LIVE MUSIC in The Boatyard - Marina Grill’s Boatyard presents free live music from Thomas and Chad with waterfront views, drinks from the Airstream Bar, and a dog- and family-friendly setting.

• Dierks Bentley: Off The Map Tour 2026 - Live Oak Bank Pavilion brings Dierks Bentley’s Off The Map Tour 2026 to Wilmington with a full-band country show and arena-style production.

• Eggy - 2026 Tour - Bowstring Bar and Live Music welcomes Eggy for an exploratory jam-band set built on strong songwriting, improvisation, and high-energy live performance.

• Sunset River Cruise with Live Music Aboard Wilmington Water Tours - Wilmington Water Tours offers a 90-minute sunset cruise on the Cape Fear River with live music, a full bar, and scenic evening views.

• Trivia Night - LBC Bottle Shop and Pizza hosts trivia every Thursday, along with $1 off cans.

Friday 7/17

• Free Concert Friday: Deep 6 - A free live music event at The Eagles Dare in Downtown Wilmington featuring Deep 6, a tribute to Pearl Jam, with special guest Adam Evans performing Temple of the Dog.

• Pottery Wheel Date Night - A 90-minute wheel-throwing workshop for all skill levels, held at Bookworm Pottery at The Cargo District Food Hall, with instruction, clay, tools, firings, and a Polaroid photo included for couples.

• Mindfulness Meditation - A contemplative gallery meditation session with Gabriella Carrizo at Cameron Art Museum, offering a simple mindfulness practice in a cool indoor setting.

• Live Music on the Pier - Carolina Beach Pier offers live music every Friday night from Carolina Beach Pier, creating a weekly summer tradition that runs through October.

• Friday Karaoke - Karaoke Fridays at Tap Yard Wilmington invite guests to grab the mic, sing their hearts out, and enjoy a no-cover night of fun.

Saturday 7/18

• Pottery Workshop: Mermaid Mugs - Bookworm Pottery at 707 S 16th St in the Cargo District hosts a creative workshop where participants learn to make ceramic mermaid mugs from scratch, with BYOB welcome for adults 21 and older.

• Jayson Arendt Concert - The Bend presents nationally touring country artist Jayson Arendt with special guest Julia Golden, bringing a high-energy summer concert to The Bend.

• Glizzie Garden Party & Live Music - Outer Dunes Brewing hosts a Glizzie Garden Party with live music from Electric Honey Trio, making for a laid-back Saturday hang.

• Latin Night - Waterline Brewing Co. hosts a free Latin Night with a beginner-friendly dance lesson, DJ Borichamo, and food from Made In Venezuela.

• Sparks Fitness Class - Waterline Brewing Co. offers an outdoor fitness class with coach Ashley Sparks, welcoming all fitness levels.

• Pokemon Card Show - Hi-Wire Brewing Wilmington hosts a full-day Pokémon card show for trading, collecting, and connecting, along with $4 bubbles all day.

• Midsummer Market at Shelton Herb Farm - Shelton Herb Farm hosts a midsummer market featuring local tea, herbal skincare, jewelry, vintage wares, plants, kids’ activities, and a 50% off plant sale.

• Wilmington and the Civil War Walking Tour - Bellamy Mansion Museum leads a 90-minute walking tour through historic downtown Wilmington focused on antebellum life and the city’s Civil War history.

• Brooklyn Arts Social District - Brooklyn Arts Center anchors the Brooklyn Arts Social District’s weekend experience, where visitors can sip, shop, dine, and enjoy live music across more than 20 local businesses.

• Family Fun Night - Airlie Gardens hosts an after-hours family event with games, crafts, educational booths, live entertainment from Mr. Scooter, and food and drinks for sale.

• The Hatch Brothers - FREE LIVE MUSIC @ Sunset Live Music Series - Sunset Live Music Series features The Hatch Brothers at The Boatyard at Marina Grill, pairing free waterfront music with a relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere.

• Mr. Fahrenheit: A Tribute to Queen - Bowstring Bar and Live Music hosts Mr. Fahrenheit for a high-energy Queen tribute show with a proven Southeast following.

• Collectors Show TCG | Pokemon | Sport - Independence Mall turns into a casual pop-up card show with tables of sports cards, Pokémon, memorabilia, and other collectibles for browsing and trading.

Sunday 7/19

• Fear the Reaper Competition - The Eagles Dare hosts a spicy competition event with Boots and Brunch, live entry options, and ice cream on site to help contestants cool down.

• Final Match Watch Party - Live Oak Bank Pavilion hosts a free community watch party for soccer fans with games, giveaways, kids’ activities, waterfront views, and food and drinks available for purchase.

• Sunset DJ Series - Carolina Beach Pier continues its weekly Sunday Sunset Series with DJ Milk & Cookies.

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.

8/1- Capt’n Bills 80’s Tournament - Grab your best 80’s gear for a fun coed 4-person volleyball tournament at Capt'n Bills Backyard Grill and Volleyball Facility.

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

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