Wilmy Weekly: April 23

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, April 23

• Bourbon Tasting at Front Street Brewery: Try something new this week! Still Austin Whiskey Co is going to be at Front Street Brewery to offer free tasting, cocktails, small bites, a guest speaker, and more. Tickets are available today!

• CAM After Dark at Cameron Art Museum: Enjoy a conversation with the executive director of Starworks, Joe Grant, as he discusses his glassworks collection. Register today!

• Hot Honey and Heat Night at Waterline Brewing Company: It’s getting hot in here! Enjoy all things sweet and spicy with a night dedicated to flavor — spicy margarita specials, a hot honey speciality menu, and more. Stop by from 5-9pm.

• Cocktail Night at Bonita Latin Fusion: Spend the night with Don Julio! Enjoy an exclusive cocktail experience with Don Julio tequila and receive customizable swag! This event is from 6-8pm.

• Fondue-Raiser at Little Dipper Fondue: Dip in and give back with this special opportunity to support Feast Down East! Feast Down East supports local farming communities across Southeastern NC, and every bite of something delicious at Little Dipper will support their cause! Reserve your table today.

Friday, April 24

• Urban Market at Empire 509: A new indoor market is in town! Stop by to shop local vendors and get to support small businesses! Stop by from 9am-3pm.

• Family Build Night at Jungle Rapids: Grab the kids! It’s family build night! Come together for some good old-fashioned family bonding and build a Lego creation — beginner-friendly! Sign up today for a good time, two pieces of pizza, and a drink!

• Mary Oliver Night at Pomegranate Books: You do not have to be good… but you can go to Mary Oliver Night! Celebrate poetry month with guest readers reading some of Oliver’s best work starting at 7pm.

• DIY Craft Kits at Drumtrout Brewing: Making something new while you grab a special drink at Drumtrout! The Craft Box will be posted up from 5-8pm, so grab a drink and pick a craft!

• Dueling Piano Show at String & Key Bar: See something spectacular at String and Key! Two professional pianists will battle it on dueling pianos, and YOU get to pick the songs! The show starts at 7:30pm — no ticket required!

• Pause for Poetry at The Fuzzy Needle: Come together to Speak ya Peace and celebrate the winners of the Spring Renewal submissions to Encore Magazine! Entry is $10 — BYOB!

Saturday, April 25

• Baby Shower for the Birds at Skywatch Bird Rescue: It’s baby bird season! Take a trip to Castle Hayne to celebrate Skywatch Bird Rescue’s newest arrivals and bring something from their baby registry to help them fly! Entry is a $10 donation or an item from the list!

• 007 Casino Night at The Eagle’s Dare: Give back to First Fruit Ministries at 007 Casino Night! Play at the tables for the chance to win fun prizes, grab a cocktail from a secret agent, listen to live music, and more! Dress to kill. Tickets are available now.

• Pollinator Palooza at NC Coastal Land Trust: Celebrate Earth Day in style! Join the NC Coastal Land Trust for demonstrations and an educational experience on all things pollination! Then, the first 20 participants will get to take home their own parsley plants, and they will be giving out free seeds. Stop by at 10am.

• Farmers Market at the Riverfront: The Farmers Market is officially back! Shop like it’s summer and peruse local vendors, fresh fruits and veggies, and more from 8am-1pm at the Riverfront!

• Foodie Festival at Riverlights: Calling all foodies! Snack on something fun and delicious at the Foodie Festival with Wilmington’s best coffee and food trucks! Stop by from 11am-3pm.

• The Waterfront Workout at the Port City Marina: Join the Wilmington Girls Club for this special workout with waterfront views! Liftin’ with Kristin will be leading the class — after, mingle with local girls, grab a drink or a bite, and make new memories! Class is at 9am.

Sunday, April 26

• Make Wilmington Weird Ren Fest at Hi-Wire Brewing: Calling all weirdos! Keep Wilmington Weird at one of the first local Renaissance-inspired festivals! Dress up in your period-piece garb and join the party — entry is free and begins at 12pm!

• Family Fun Day at The Bellamy Mansion: Looking for the perfect way to spend your Sunday with the kiddos? Grab the whole fam and head to the Bellamy Mansion! Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, and more for FREE from 1-4pm.

• Yard Sale at The Eagle’s Dare: Shop till you drop! Whether you’re cleaning out your closet or looking for something new this spring, stop by the yard sale at The Eagle’s Dare at 1pm!

• Sunday Morning Ride at Wilmington Riders Social Cycle: Cycle across the Cross City Trail with a group of local riders! Stop by Zeke’s for breakfast and then continue to the pier at Wrightsville Beach for the perfect Sunday morning! Gather at 8:30am.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Greenfield Lake Yacht Club — bringing the sound of summer to Wilmington!

Grab a friend — it’s almost summer! If you’re looking for the perfect place to spend those hot summer nights, look no further. The Greenfield Lake Yacht Club, a local bar near downtown Wilmington, hosts live music and events weekly. Stop by this neighborhood watering hole for nights you surely won’t forget!

Check out their website for more details!

📍1756 Carolina Beach Road

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Keep an eye on their website — they’re headed to a new location on Princess Street in May!

Featured Food Deal of the Week: Wings and Wine Night @ Wine Knot

Wine Knot is hosting a special pairing event! Enjoy some wine and wings at this rooftop bar — each guest will get a box of 8 wings paired with 4 wines. Get your ticket today!

📍201 N Front Street

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Waterline Brewing Company | Nate Van Winkle and The Cape Fear Riders | 5pm

• Rooster and The Crow | The Hatch Brothers | 6pm

• Avenue B | The Radford Carrick Trio | 7:30pm

Saturday

• Mad Mole Brewing | Rizzy Beats | 1pm

• Dram Tree Tavern | Dragons with Matches | 7pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Dubtown Cosmonauts | 8pm

Sunday

• Live at Ted’s | Les Fontanelles | 4pm

• 1504 Resto Bar | Soulful Sunday | 3pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Dirty Dead | 7pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

2 BROS COASTAL CUISINE

April 23 | Broomtail Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

MADE IN VENEZUELA

April 24 | Sandpiper Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

April 24 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

SEAVIEW CRAB COMPANY

April 23 | DrumTrout Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Bob Dylan comes to Wilmington: Famous singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is coming to Port City! Set to perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on July 29, tickets are available now!

Osteria Cicchetti welcomes new owners: Local favorite Italian restaurant Osteria Cicchetti is now under new ownership! They welcomed a whole new staff, except for two original staff members, including the head chef, who will keep the legacy alive.

Local fundraiser nabs celebrity chef: Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine is back in Wilmington for the 2026 Cape Fear Wine + Food Experience fundraising event for 2027.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
62🌡️86 | 🌧️2% | 💨SW 13 mph

Saturday
63🌡️85 | 🌧️5% | 💨 SW 13 mph

Sunday
49🌡️71 | 🌧️78% | 💨 N 12 mph

Monday
52🌡️72 | 🌧️4% | 💨 NE 11 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 68°F