Wilmy Weekly: July 30th

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, July 30

• Family Feud at Waterline Brewing Company: Name a fun evening event that starts with an F…. Family Feud Night! Drop by tonight from 7-9pm for some familyfun at Waterline!

• Introduction to Glassblowing at Wine & Design: Spend your Thursday evening tapping into your creative side! Learn to blow glass under the guidance of a professional artist while you sip on a glass of wine. No experience needed — BYOB!

• Karaoke with DJ Damo at The Rusty Nail: Sing your heart out! Show off your skills at karaoke night with DJ Damo! This event is free and open from 8pm-midnight.

• Gavin Degraw Live at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: Gavin Degraw, Port City still isn’t over you! Catch him, O.A.R. and Lisa Loeb live at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Tickets are available now!

• Film Screening at Jengo’s Playhouse: See something new! Discover a telemarketer’s magical key to success in a screening of “Sorry to Bother You.” The show starts at 7:30pm.

Friday, July 31

• Water Works at Fit for Fun Center: Jump into the weekend with a splash! Water Works will transform the playground into a splash pad, featuring water activities, ice pops, and more! Register today.

• Red, White and Bloom Market at Waterline Brewing Company: Fourth of July may have passed, but the markets are as patriotic as ever! Support local women when you shop vendors and small business owners at this after hours market. Shopping starts at 5pm!

• Emo Karaoke Night at The Eagle’s Dare: Pull out your band tee and your black eyeliner, it’s emo karaoke night! Sing on stage with a full band! Check out their social media for the set list — tickets are available today!

• Pranayama, Bandha and Mudra Workshop at Wilmington Yoga Center: Build a bridge between your mind and body with this three day yoga workshop! More details and registration are available at the link.

• Summer Slam Poetry Competition at The Barzarre: Poets, get your pens ready! The Barzarre is hosting a slam poetry contest and they want you to enter! Admission is free and it’s $10 to enter!

• Sunrise Kayak & Yoga Aventure at Masonboro Island: Hit the water! Paddle out to Masonboro Island for kayak yoga at sunrise with Cape Fear Adventure Company. Tickets are available now!

Saturday, August 1

• Gnomies Fest at The Cotton Exchange: Bring whimsy back to your weekend! The Gnomies Fest is back and features local vendors, a best dressed contest, interactive activities, and more. The fest starts at 11am!

• Heart Centered Healing Breath Work at terra sol sanctuary: Heal your heart with this transformative breath work experience! Sign up today to find yourself and reconnect with your inner peace.  Class starts at 2pm.

• Beginner Pickleball 101 at Olsen Park: Join the pickleball craze and learn to play! This clinic is perfect for beginners so stop by for class from 9-10:30am. Paddles are provided!

• Pet CPR and First Aid Certification Class at Einstein’s Canine College: Take care of your fur babies with pet CPR and first aid! This class will give you a certification that will last for two years. Registration is available now!

• Introduction to Rowing at Cape Fear Rowing Club: Hit the water! Row on the Cape Fear river for this 90 minute class — no experience required! Tickets are available today.

• Port City Rock Jam at Bowstring: Rock it out until midnight for a cause! Support Play It Forward Wilmington and Eden Village when you listen to great music all night long. The party starts at 11am!

Sunday, August 2

• Sunday Stroll at Airlie Gardens: Reconnect with nature for Airlie Garden’s free admission day! Reserve your free ticket ahead of time and wander through the gardens for a breath of fresh air. Meet at 11am!

• Love/Sick at Cape Fear Academy: Love/Sick is hitting the stage! This dark comedy is for the romantic in you so make sure you don’t miss it. Tickets are $25 each and available today!

• The Listening Body at terra sol sanctuary: Take a peek into the veil with this 120 minute workshop. Work with reiki master to channel your intuition and reconnect with clarity. Sign up today!

• Open Mic Night at Yacht Club: Show off your talent! It’s open mic night at the Yacht Club so pick your act and show Port City what you’re made of! Stop by from 4-7pm.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Modern Legend — Wilmington’s pocket of whimsy!

Modern Legend is a pocket of whimsy in Wilmington! Get a taste of Wilmington when you shop records, apparel, gifts, and locally-inspired products.

Check out their website for more details!

📍130 N Front Street Suite 102

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Check out the Lady Bird Studio sticker vending machine for a randomly chosen local sticker created by a Wilmington artist!

Featured Food Deal of the Week: Tapas @ Circa 1922

Check out the tapas tasting menu for two this Saturday at Circa 1922!

📍8 N Front Street

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Avenue B | The Taylor Lee Trio | 7:30pm

• Lumina on Wrightsville Beach | Ben and Heather | 7pm

• Bowstring | Jammy Buffet | 7pm

Saturday

• Wilson Center | Graham Nash | 7:30pm

• Live at Ted’s | Blue Karma | 8pm

• Jimmy’s | Audiomelt |8pm

Sunday

• Wilmington Distillery | Weepin & Wailin | 2pm

• Live At Ted’s | Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers | 4pm

• Ogden Tap Room | Stu Cru Two Live | 4pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

CAPE FEAR SMASH

July 30 | Scapegoat Taproom | 5pm to 8pm

CHEF DRIVEN

July 30 | DrumTrout Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

EASTSIDE

July 30 | Biggers Market | 5pm to 8pm

July 31 | Broomtail Craft Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

KIMCHI TACO

July 30 | Flytrap Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

CAM brings more music to Wilmington: Cameron Art Museum is launching their newest series called Music@Cam. The series will feature musicians from across NC and is set to begin this October.

NC Aquarium sponsors back to school beach clean up: Local summer is coming! Get ready for it by taking care of our beaches with the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. The cleanup is Saturday, 8/22 at Kure Beach.

New Disney project filming locally: Drive a little slower through Kure Beach over the next couple of weeks to catch a behind-the-scenes peek of ‘Saltwater’.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
72🌡️90 | 🌧️16% | 💨SW 7 mph

Saturday
76🌡️89 | 🌧️5% | 💨SE 10 mph

Sunday
76🌡️88 | 🌧️59% | 💨 SW 14 mph

Monday
75🌡️86 | 🌧️84% | 💨 SW 12 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 82°F