Wilmy Weekly: July 10th

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, July 10

• July Full Moon Party at Carolina Beach Pier: A new moon is on the horizon! Celebrate in style with a DJ set, food and drinks, a pop-up market with Gypsea Roots Designs, and more! Stop by from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

• Food Truck Thursday at Fermental: We hope you’re hungry! Grab your family, your pet, or just your ID as you enjoy a night of Rico’s Mexi-Tacos, live music, cold beverages, and more. The food truck arrives at 5pm.

• Mom Prom at Freya’s Haus: Mommy? Mamacita? Thrown on a gown and head down to the MOM PROM for a night of mom-themed auctions, vendors, food trucks, goodie bags, and more. Get your ticket today!

• Full Moon Sound Bath at Pelican Public Beach Access: Unwind, relax and enjoy an evening at the beach. Sound Healing with Kellen is celebrating the full moon with a calming evening of healing — and you can, too! The event begins at 8pm. Arrive 10-15 minutes early.

• Board MTG Paint Party at Waterline Brewing Company: Kick off the weekend with the right kind of board meeting! Local artist Alexia Campbell is setting up shop for a guided paint party. All supplies are included with your ticket, buy yours today!

Friday, July 11

• Speakeasy & Prohibition Walking Tour at The Blind Elephant: Step back in time with this iconic walking tour! During the tour, you’ll explore local hidden gems, stop by speakeasies, and discover Wilmington in a whole new way. The walk begins at The Blind Elephant — grab your ticket today!

• Road to Solaris Music Fest at Ironclad Brewery: It’s an ALIEN RAVE! Get ready for a night that’s out of this world with this spectacular music festival. There will be DJ sets, live interviews, visual experiences, giveaways, and more. Get your ticket now!

• Cape Fear Pickleball Club 10th Anniversary Celebration at Beau Rivage Resort: Grab your paddle! Celebrate a decade of pickleball with a catered dinner, pickleball matches, swimming, live music, and more. Register today!

• Wilmington Invasion at Hi-Wire Brewing: Party on wheels! Get a new view of Wilmington as you traverse 8-10 miles of the city on any non-combustion vehicle — this includes bikes, scooters, skateboards, and more! Arrive at 6:30 and get rolling by 7!

• YMCA Kick-Off Party at Waterline Brewing Company: Give back to the YMCA at the kick-off party! Enter a raffle, snack at the Jamaican food truck, and buy a beer for a cause — one dollar for every beer sale goes to Livestrong at the YMCA! Stop by from 2:30-7:30.

• Cape Fear Legends and Lore Walking Tour at Burgwin-Wright House: Always wondered about the local lore of Wilmington? Learn something new with this guided walking tour! This specific themed tour only takes place three times per year and covers more than 300 years of Wilmington history. You won’t want to miss it!

Saturday, July 12

• Wilmy Weekly’s Breathwork & Chill: This Saturday, we’re hosting Breathwork & Chill. Our most unique Wilmy Weekly meetup yet. Come join us and participate in breathwork, sauna, and cold plunge. Or just come and hang out! Tickets are available here.

• Bringing Hockey to the Beach at Waterman’s Brewery: Are you a hockey fan? Have you always thought that the Wilmington athletic community is missing something big? Show out at this local fundraiser to support the build of Wilmington Arena! Learn more at Waterman’s Brewery beginning at 4pm.

• Diminishing Republic Island Party at Palm Tree Island: Nothing says coastal summer like an island party! Paddle out to Palm Tree Island for the first island party of the summer! Rock out with a DJ from 1:30-5:30pm and dance it out with Wilmington Latin Dance Social.

• Family Fun Night at Airlie Gardens: Pack up the kids for this family-filled night! Have fun with Mr. Scooter, educational activities, and Airlie’s goose dog, Riley! Registration is available now.

• JAWS in Concert at Wilson Center: Wilmington needs a bigger boat… get your tickets today for the Wilson Center performance of JAWS in concert! This iconic musical score will be performed live as you watch one of the best movies of all time!

• The Craft Box at Fermental: It’s craft night! Lean into your DIY side with a craft kit from the Mobile Art Truck. No matter your age or ability, they have a kit for you! Stop by from 2-6pm and enjoy cold beer and fresh food from the food truck while you’re there!

• Bad Day at Flytrap Brewing: The Bad Day event makes for a great night! This music and arts festival will run from 10am-11pm and feature fun events like yoga, a festival village, food trucks, and more!

Sunday, July 13

• 2nd Sun Creative Collective at Wilmington Distillery: Are you itching to show off your creativity? Look no further! No matter what you’re working on, bring it with you and show it off to other creatives for a chance to work together, make new friends, and see new art! Drink specials and open mic space will also be available.

• Sips and Secrets at The Blind Elephant: It’s the first launch party of its kind — you’re invited! Enjoy complimentary samples of the Prohibition Bottle Co., 1920s music and dancing, raffles, and more.

• 22nd Anniversary at Cape Fear Spirits & Beer: Celebrate 22 years of Cape Fear beverages this Sunday at 1pm! More details to come!

• Wilmington Hippie Fest at Waterline Brewing Company: Get groovy! Dust off your bellbottoms and your flower crown for a vintage car show, live music, face painting, treats, and more! Have fun with all things hippie from 12-4pm.

• Christmas in July Pop-Up Market at The Pointe at Barclay: Who said it’s too early to start dreaming of a winter wonderland? Start building your Christmas list now with more than 30 local makers and vendors! Shop from 11am-3pm.

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Hang out with Wilmy Weekly! 🎉 

We're hosting a breathwork + cold plunge + sauna meetup at Bowstring this weekend!

This Saturday, we’re hosting Breathwork & Chill. Our most unique Wilmy Weekly meetup yet.

💨 30-minute guided breathwork class - Learn to breathe away your stress and walk out feeling like you just meditated for 3 hours

🔥 Sauna sessions - Sweat out all the toxins from your weekend (and maybe last weekend too)

🧊 Cold plunge experience - Jump into freezing water with your new friends because nothing bonds people quite like shared suffering

🍻 Drink, eat & hang: After you jump in a bucket of ice, slide up to the bar and order an ice-cold beverage and a bite.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
The Blind Elephant — Wilmington’s Best Kept Secret

What’s the password? Go sneaking down an alley in downtown Wilmington and stumble across this speakeasy! Enter with a $5 membership and step back into the 1920s for handcrafted cocktails and unbelievable vibes at The Blind Elephant.

Listen to live music, try something new or old, and get whisked away into a hidden passageway! This is Wilmington’s first craft cocktail bar and home to more secrets than one… join to find out!

📍21 N Front Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Keep an eye on their event calendar to join them for their Great Gatsby party, Oscar Party, Kentucky Derby celebrations, and more!

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
$10 Lunch Special @ Tequila’s Waterfront

Stop by from 11am-3pm for the $10 lunch special at Tequila’s! All lunch menu items are just $10 — pick your favorite!

📍14 Harnett Street

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Satellite | The Phantom Playboys | 7pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Kendall Street Company | 7pm

• The Harp Bar | Josh Starkey | 8pm

Saturday

• 7 Mile Post | Brown Dirt Cowboys | 7pm

• Greenfield Lake Ampitheater | Shakey Graves | 7pm

• Hi-Wire Brewing Company | Port City Shakedown | 7pm

Sunday

• Katy’s Grill and Bar | Dragons with Matches | 2pm

• Wrightsville Beach Brewery | Dhim Reggae Band | 4pm

• Bottega | Elena Woodard | 6pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

2 BROS COASTAL CUISINE:

July 11 — Tap Yard Wilmington — 5pm to 8pm

CHEF DRIVEN:

July 10 — Broomtail Craft Brewery — 5pm to 8pm
July 11 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

EASTSIDE:

July 11 — Mad Mole Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

FUSION FRIES:

July 10 | Outer Dunes Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Cousin’s Italian Deli and Restaurant opens new pizzeria: Cousin’s Coal Fired Pizzeria opened July 7 on Kerr Avenue! Its menu features New Haven-style specialty pizzas, pasta, salads, and cannoli desserts.

Salt & Charm opens its new kitchen: The Kitchen at Salt & Charm now boasts a new take-out window in the Cargo District! The menu features items like oysters, southern charcuterie boards, graze plates, and more! It is open now from Wednesday to Sunday evenings, so stop by this week!

New crime drama “RJ Decker” set to film in Wilmington this month: Stars are hitting the streets of Wilmington for a new ABC drama! “RJ Decker”, starring Ben Covington, will be filming this month. Want to get involved? They’re looking for extras!

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
73🌡️89 | 🌧️24% | 💨 SW 11 mph

Friday
75🌡️89 | 🌧️24% | 💨 SW 8 mph

Saturday
75🌡️90 | 🌧️60% | 💨 SW 7 mph

Sunday
75🌡️89 | 🌧️60% | 💨 SW 7 mph

Monday
76🌡️88 | 🌧️46% | 💨 SE 8 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 75°F