Wilmy Weekly: August 28

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, August 28

• Talk Ya Truth Thursday at FunkSHUn at the JunkSHUn: Put your pen to paper in honor of the first African American U.S. Poet Laureate, Rita Dove! Join a creative writing circle for artists of all abilities from 7-9pm. Admission is $10.

• Mahjong 101 at My Sister’s Cottage: Join a beginner’s lesson in Mahjong and enjoy 10% off one regularly priced item! Spots are limited, so sign up today!

• Music Bingo at Flying Machine: Name that tune! It’s music bingo night at Flying Machine. Stop by for music, a food truck, and more from 7-9pm.

• Karaoke Night at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: The stage is calling your name! Find your voice while enjoying good food and even better company from 9pm-12am.

• August Community Art Event at The Roasted Bookery: Try your hand at making some beautiful art! Dabble in watercolor and line drawing as you sip and snack — supplies, snacks, wine, and seltzer are included with your ticket! Get yours today.

• Family Fun Night at Flip N’ Fly: Have a flipping good time this weekend at Flip N’ Fly from 6-8pm! 30% of ticket proceeds will support Bradley Creek Elementary School.

Friday, August 29

• Night Market at Fermental: Shop the night away with local vendors, live music, and more! Get some permanent jewelry, decorate your own hat, and meet a furry friend or two from 4-8pm. Admission is free!

• Vendors’ Appreciation Night at Azalea Antiques & Art: Get a fresh look at local vendors at this vendor meet and greet! See some friendly faces, meet the creatives behind the scenes, and snack on eats from the A&M food truck from 5-8pm.

• Free Jazz Friday at Bottega: Make happy hour classy again with some live jazz! Listen to the Aaron Van Nynatten trio from 5-7pm for a free, lovely performance.

•  Labor Day Weekend at Ibiza: Your favorite nightclub is going to DRAG you into the holiday weekend! Enjoy cocktail hour and a live drag show, starting at 9 pm.

•  WOW Book Group at Unity of Wilmington: Hear some new Words of Wisdom at the WOW book group! Join a community for this special book club every Friday at 10am to share perspectives and deepen connections.

Saturday, August 30

• Labor Day Bash at The Boatyard: Soak up the last of summer with live music, cold beer, and local vendors! Stop by from 6-9pm.

• Hurricane Party at Fermental: Wait out the storm the Wilmington way! Enjoy the End of Days Hurricane cocktail tasting, a food truck, and live music beginning at 2pm.

• Wilmington Peace Festival at Waterline Brewing: Sing along to the sound of peace! Join the party to support Encore Magazine as you listen to local musicians, speakers, and sponsors! This event is free and open to the public.

• Labor Day Rave at Ludus Social Club: It’s always a good time at a rave! Join Ludus for an EDM experience, including house music, techno, dubstep, and more, beginning at 6pm.

• Weekend Pop-Up Exhibit at Art In Bloom: Oh, the places you’ll go! Art In Bloom is hosting a Dr. Seuss gallery, artist talk, and reception from 12-2pm on Saturday and 2-5pm on Sunday.

• Lowcountry Tasting at Bazar: Take it down south with Lowcountry Home Decor & Gifts! Stop by from 11am-5pm for a sampling of specialty foods.

Sunday, August 31

• Parrot Heads and Pints at Waterline Brewing Company: It’s 5 o’clock at Waterline Brewing all Sunday long! Stop by from 1-6pm for live music, tropical cocktails, an island BBQ food truck, games, and even a key lime pie-making contest!

• Fins Up Festival at Waterman’s Brewing: Hit the waves! The annual water sports festival is back and better than ever. There will be bands, skin cancer screenings, the Life on the Water photography contest, and more! Stop by from 2-9pm.

• 2nd Annual Fall Festival at Atlantic Towers: There’s a chill in the air! Celebrate the turn of seasons with the second annual fall festival from 9am-3pm. There will be a bounce house, slide, food truck, raffles, local vendors, live music, and more!

• Caamp at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: It’s the sound of the summer! Get your tickets for Caamp today and see them live at the Riverfront Park! Tickets are available now.

• Rock the ‘90s at Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard: Rock the ‘90s is continuing its 10-year run in more than 13 states, right here in Wilmington! Listen to songs from your grungey favorites, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Matchbox Twenty, the Goo Goo Dolls, and more! Stop by from 7-10pm.

Monday, September 1

• Neon Cowboy Line Dancing Night at Wild Boots Line Dancing: It’s a neon moon on Monday! Throw on your boots and hit the stage for lessons and open dancing from 6:30-9:30pm.

• Music Monday Labor Day Party at Wilmington Distillery: Enjoy your day off in style with live music from local artist Frank Grant! There will be drink specials, free parking, and great vibes from 8-11pm.

• Trivia Night Mondays at Ponysaurus Brewing Co: Show off your knowledge from 7-9pm! Geeks Who Drink will be hosting trivia for the chance to win beer-shaped prizes! There will also be $5 pitchers and half-price wings.

• Margarita Monday at South Front Tavern: Salt all around that rim, rim, rim… Spend your Monday your way with South Front Tavern! There will be $5 margaritas and $4 empanadas from 4-9pm.

• Monday Mindfulness at Fronting Life: Have a peaceful start to your week with a guided meditation workshop! From 6-7pm, sink deeper into yourself and start September off right. Sign up today!

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Papercut Books — where every read is cut out just for you!

As we transition from beach-read season to curl-up-and-get-cozy weather, you need a good story! Papercut Books is a local bookseller that has just what you’re looking for, no matter what that may be! Shop books and merch for something just your speed.

Papercut Books is open 7 days per week in person or on their website — check out their hours online!

📍200 Market St Unit 100

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Check out the local recommendations to find something perfect for you! They have curated lists including favorites in fiction, cookbooks, “up all night”, “spooky season forever”, and more!

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
All You Can Eat Spaghetti @ Ledo Pizza

Craving some comfort food? This Sunday, stop by Ledo Pizza from 11am-9pm for all you can eat spaghetti, warm garlic bread, and a fountain drink for $9.99 — or $6.99 for kids!

📍6801 Parker Farm Drive

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Bottega | The Mysterious Bruises | 8pm

• Palm Room | Hustle Souls | 10pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Code Red | 7pm

• Wilmington Water Tours | John Wolfe | 7pm

Saturday

• Katy’s Grill and Bar | Folkshwagen | 10pm

• Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar | Massive Grass | 7pm

• ReelCafe Wilmington | Flannel Rebellion | 7pm

• Wilmington Water Tours | John Wolfe | 7pm

Sunday

• Greenfield Lake Yacht Club | Fred Flynn and Wes Sayer | 3pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Rock the 90s | 7pm

• Live Oak Bank pavilion | Caamp | 7pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

KT’S BBQ

August 28 — DrumTrout Brewing Company — 5:30pm to 8:30pm
August 29 — Capital Nissan of Wilmington — 11am to 1:30pm
August 29 — Bridgewater Landing — 5:30pm to 7:30pm

FUSION FRIES

August 28 — Fermental Beer & Wine — 5pm to 8pm
August 29 — Cygnus Technologies — 11am to 2pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

August 29 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

WELL-FED ED

August 29 | Fermental Beer & Wine | 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Anti-Drinking and Driving campaign to take effect for Labor Day weekend: “Booze It and Lose It Campaign” will take effect this weekend for the Labor Day holiday weekend. The North Carolina Highway Safety Program warns drivers to expect more police and checkpoints on the road, so drive safely!

Opera House Theatre Company welcomes new season: This famous local theatre is kicking off its 41st season this year! Check out their website for upcoming performances such as Rock of Ages, To Kill a Mockingbird, West Side Story, and more!

“The Waterfront” to end after one season: Wilmington-filmed Netflix drama “The Waterfront” has not been renewed for a new season. Although the show is cancelled, its first season was the number one show on Netflix for several weeks.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
64🌡️82 | 🌧️7% | 💨 NE 8 mph

Friday
66🌡️85 | 🌧️6% | 💨 NW 7 mph

Saturday
69🌡️84 | 🌧️19% | 💨 NE 7 mph

Sunday
64🌡️80 | 🌧️24% | 💨 NE 14 mph

Monday
64🌡️81 | 🌧️11% | 💨 NE 14 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 82°F