Wilmy Weekly: July 18th

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Friday, July 18

• Doggy Luau Party at Aunt Kerry’s Pet Shop: Good thing everyone looks good in a lei! Bring your fur babies for an afternoon of hula hoop challenges, musical mats, doggy mocktails, and more! The party starts at 10am.

• Magic Show at Backyard Arcade: One night only! Get a taste of real-life magic with Michael Casey. Tickets are available now and include light Hors d’oeuvres. Call ahead to reserve your spot!

• Studio Opening at Rowan Mayfaire: Are you craving new jewelry? Do you have an itch to get one more piercing? Get it done by a licensed nurse at the new Rowan location in Mayfaire! Get there early — the first 50 customers will get a free tote bag with purchase!

• Friday Film Festival at Unity of Wilmington: Calling all lords and ladies! Unity of Wilmington is showing ‘A Knight’s Tale’ and will have concessions available for sale at 6:30pm. All are welcome!

• Wild Bloom Women’s Island Retreat at Masonboro Island: It’s always a good time for a staycation! Join the Women’s Island Retreat for a full day of reconnecting with yourself, other strong women, and the beautiful place we call home. Tickets are available for purchase now.

• Jengo’s Summer Film Series at Cucalorus: Indulge in local film with the Port City Shorties film series! Buy tickets today for a series of 6 films that feature local favorites and local stories.

Saturday, July 19

• Ponies & Pop-ups at Freya’s Haus: Freya’s Haus is taking your weekend out west — saddle up! Ride a pony, grab a Western-themed photo, play games, and shop local vendors! Get your ticket today to enjoy some Western charm.

• Super Pickle Party at Fermental: This event is a big DILL — you don’t want to miss it! Try some pickle beer and wine, enter the pickle eating contest, and even bring home some pickle swag at Fermental! Festivities are 11am-11pm.

• GREASE Retro Dance Party at The Eagle’s Dare: There are worse things you could do… than spending your night at a retro dance party! Dance it out with the Beehive Blondes and sing along to some familiar favorites! Tickets are available now.

• Comedy Night at Tides Beverage Co: Tides wants you to join them for a night of fast and furious fun! Enjoy a few laughs courtesy of DareDevil Improv from 7-9pm.

• Sip + Shop Bar and Boutique Crawl at Wine Knot: Support women-owned local businesses at this Sip + Shop crawl! The day includes five different shops, each offering a complimentary glass of wine, as well as discounted shopping. Get your ticket now!

• Upcycled Charm Jewelry Workshop at Amber’s Attack: Whether you have something old or want something new, this is the workshop for you! Grab your ticket today to learn how to upcycle old materials into new, beautiful charms!

Sunday, July 20

• Sunday Funday Market at Broomtail Brewing: It’s always Sunday Funday at Broomtail! Shop all new vendors, listen to live music, snack on an icy treat, and more! Festivities will be from 12-4pm.

• Baila in the Boatyard at Tequila’s Waterfront: Salsa under the stars! Whether you’re a beginner and want to enjoy the lesson from 7-7:30pm, or an old pro excited for open dancing, they can’t wait to see you! Grab a margarita or a street taco and dance the night away.

• So You Think You Can Ink at Ironclad Brewery: Put your artistry to the test with So You Think You Can Ink! Try your hand at tattooing with real machines and fake skin while you sip on a couple of cold beverages… included with your ticket! Get yours today!

• Free Comedy at Wilmington Distillery: The best laughs are the ones that come easy… and free! Louis Tee Comedy will be putting on a show to remember — enjoy while you sip on free samples, discounted mimosas, and more! Stop by from 2:30-5:30.

• Summer Movies at Carolina Beach Lake Park: Catch a screening of ‘Remember the Titans’ under the summer sky at Carolina Beach Lake Park! This is a family-friendly event, so pack up the kids, grab your picnic blanket, and settle in! The film begins at dusk.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Hidden Grounds — Wilmington Brings ‘Jurassic Park’ to You!

Want to bring Jurassic Park to life? Step into the jungle at this dinosaur-themed coffee shop!

Grab some Hidden Threads merch, grab a beverage, and enjoy the scenery! This week, they are featuring a Christmas in July menu with holiday drinks such as Milk N Cookiez, Tree-Rex, and more!

📍21 N Front Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Are you a runner? Join Wilmington Run Club is featuring Hidden Grounds as their start and end point — go for a run and get a fun beverage on the way back!

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
$35 Asado Experience @ Tequila Comida and Cantina

Join the backyard fiesta at Tequila C&C for just $35 per person! This special experience will feature an authentic three-course meal including steak, grilled pork, Mexican street corn, and more!

📍5607 Carolina Beach Road

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Bowstring and Burgers Brewyard | Jayson Arendt w/Carolina Crush | 7pm

• SeaWitch | Spare Change | 8pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Ginger May and Dylan | 9pm

Saturday

• Greenfield Lake Ampitheater | Flipturn | 7pm

• Mad Mole Brewing | Christian Brinkley | 5pm

• Seven Mile Post | Frank Grant and the Feeling | 7pm

Sunday

• The Bend | Adam Fenton and Friends | 4pm

• The Rusty Nail | The Rhythm Bones | 3pm

• Bowstring and Burgers Brewyard | Chase Farnitano | 2pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

FUSION FRIES:

July 17 — Fermental Beer & Wine — 5pm to 8pm

LEO’S PIZZA:

July 18 — Mad Mole Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

EASTSIDE:

July 18 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK:

July 18 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

PORT CITY PLATES:

July 17 | Wrightsville Beach Park | 5:30pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ final season premieres on Wednesday: The third and final season of the locally filmed TV show ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ debuted on Wednesday, July 16. Watch now on Amazon Prime to catch some familiar scenes from Wilmington!

New ear-piercing studio opens in Mayfaire: Are you in the mood for a new piercing? Get pierced by a licensed nurse! Opening day is on Friday, July 18th and a portion of proceeds will go to support NextGen Face.

Wilmington Water Tours introduces new ‘Wilmywood’ themed tour: Calling all movie buffs! Wilmington Water Tours has just launched a new 90-minute river cruise that highlights locally filmed TV shows and movies from the last 40 years. Join the cruise on July 26 or August 10.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
78🌡️90 | 🌧️31% | 💨 SW 14 mph

Friday
77🌡️95 | 🌧️13% | 💨 SW 11 mph

Saturday
78🌡️95 | 🌧️10% | 💨 SW 11 mph

Sunday
78🌡️96 | 🌧️46% | 💨 SW 10 mph

Monday
76🌡️92 | 🌧️80% | 💨 NE 6 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 81.1°F