Wilmy Weekly: June 12

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, June 12

• Pick Your Project at The Salty Sea Shed: PYP is back and better than ever! Tap into your artsy side when you make a suncatcher of your own. Get your tickets today!

• WECT Sounds of Summer at Wrightsville Beach Park: Party by the sea with Machine Gun! Pack up your beach gear and be serenaded by the sounds of summer from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

• Father’s Day Sip and Shop at Sportsman Wholesale Wilmington: Grab your dad — it’s the day he’s been waiting for! Sip on something sweet (and free!) as you search for something special. Stop by from 6-8pm.

• Trivia Night at Seven Mile Post: Dust off your hidden knowledge and impress all your friends at Trivia Night! Even if you get it wrong, you’ll have a cool drink to enjoy while you do it. Trivia is from 6:30-8pm.

• Doodle Club at Hi-Wire Brewing: Ever wanted to play adult Pictionary? Here’s your chance! Get your caricature drawn, shop some art, or draw some of your own from 6-8pm.

• The Great American Flag Swap at Fox Wilmington: Swap out your flag just in time for the Fourth of July! Celebrate our nation when you swap out your old flag for a new one.

Friday, June 13

• Riley Green at Live Oak Bank Pavillion: Enjoy some Damn Country Music (Tour) with Riley Green at one of Wilmington’s favorite outdoor venues! Get your tickets today.

• Colonial Wilmington & The Revolution Walking Tour at Burgeon-Wright House & Garden: It’s a blast to the past with this iconic walking tour! Check out the hidden Wilmington history of the 1700s with this 90-minute walking tour. Reserve your ticket today!

• Horror Pride Party at The Barzarre: There’s no better way to celebrate Friday the 13th than some horror pride! Whether you’re a ghoul or goblin, you’re welcome to dress up in your scariest outfit and dance the night away. The party starts at 9pm.

• Customer Appreciation at Lumina Gem: Frost yourself with something sparkly at the Lumina Gem sale! Enjoy drinks, desserts, and sales of all sizes all day. Even enter to win a raffle prize!

• Free Macbeth Show at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Take a walk on the evil side with a free Macbeth show performed by local actors at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater! The show begins at 7pm.

• Dirty Karaoke at The Mermaid Lounge: In the words of Lavender Rain Emporium, stop by Dirty Karaoke for some sassy and scandalous singing! Admission is $15 — stop by from 7:30-9:30pm.

Saturday, June 14

• Adult Pride Prom at The Eagle’s Dare: Get the prom you always dreamed of — Pride edition! Step out in your best 80s-themed dress and dance the night away. Tickets are $25, which includes light refreshments and access to a cash bar.

• Geeks and Freaks ILM Market: Pick yourself up something geeky, freaky, or something in between! Shop from 1-6 pm and enjoy Crofton’s pretzels, local gems, and more!

• A Night in Havana at The Elia: Havana… ooh na na? Bring the heat with a Cuban-themed evening from 8pm-12am with drinks, music, Salsa lessons, and more! Get your pre-sale ticket today or grab one at the door.

• 3rd Anniversary Party at Wilmington Distillery: It’s always a party at Wilmington Distillery! Enjoy a day full of FREE goodies including liquor samples, BBQ, live music, and more! The fun begins at 1pm.

• Downtown Farmers’ Market at The Riverfront: If local, fresh, or handmade sounds like what you’re looking for, look no further! Stop by this Wilmington staple for a little bit of everything on the Riverfront from 8am-1pm.

• Sunflower Festival at Trask Family Farms: Just 10 minutes from ILM, this beautiful farm is the perfect place for your staycation! Explore a 9-acre sunflower maze, hayrides, a petting zoo, and more! Get your ticket today!

Sunday, June 15

• FORE! Father’s Day Celebration at Waterline Brewing Company: Swing into Father’s Day with this perfect event for the golf dad in your life! Enjoy mini golf, a PGA watch party, fresh drinks, live music, and more from 1-6pm.

• Sips and Sprouts Plant Pop-Up at Bottega: Stop by to enjoy local drinks and local plants for the first big sale of the season! There will be specially crafted Sake Cypress Cocktails, beautiful plants, and more. The sale is 1-5pm.

• Father’s Day Vinyl Pop-Up at Tap Yard: Spin something classic or shop for your new favorite sound! Peruse this Vinyl Pop-Up with records from The Fuzzy Needle and cool drinks from 12-4pm.

• Wynonna Judd - The Greatest Hits Tour at Wilson Center: Put on your cowboy boots and get ready to sing along to one of the most classic voices of country music! Wynonna Judd is gracing Wilmington at 7:30pm and tickets are still available. Get yours today!

• Sunday Funday Market at Broomtail Brewing: Stop by the market before your Manic Monday! This is Broomtail’s first-ever local vendor market featuring an array of items and 25% off all merch for dads! Stop by from 11am-3pm.

• The Juneteenth Gospel Festival at Wilmington Historic District: This is a historic month for the Black community. Celebrate and honor the history of Juneteenth with this gospel festival held by the Juneteenth Committee of Wilmington. Admission is free and the festival is 2-4pm.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market — Every Monday of the Summer!

Have you always wanted to take home a little bit of Wrightsville Beach with you? At the weekly farmers’ market, you can! Peruse an array of local vendors selling fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade baked goods, handmade jewelry and goodies, and more!

This market is every Monday at the Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex through December 12.

📍12 Seawater Ln

Wilmy Weekly Tip: If you’re lucky, you may even get to see local author Marry Flinn who writes Wilmington-themed fiction! She often has a booth with signed copies at the market.

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
Father’s Day Weekend @ Cast Iron Kitchen

Take your dad out for a night on the town at Cast Iron Kitchen! Try special drinks and dishes made just for the weekend! Call an hour before you arrive to reserve your seating.

📍8024 Market St #6

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• The Eagle’s Dare | The Petty Thieves | 5pm

• Seven Mile Post | The Conspiracy | 7pm

• The Palm Room | The Kind Thieves | 10pm

• The Rusty Nail | Lowdown Dirty Heathens | 8pm

Saturday

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Hardwired | 7pm

• Live Oak Bank Pavillion | Slightly Stoopid, Iration & Little Stranger | 8pm

• Seven Mile Post | Ramblin’ Roosters | 7pm

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

Sunday

• Live Oak Bank Pavillion | Glass Animals | 8pm

• Live at Ted’s | Tray Wellington Band | 4pm

• Smoke on the Water | Kenny Reeves | 1pm

• Outerdunes Brewing | Stone Street Band | 6pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

EASTSIDE:

June 13 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

CHEF DRIVEN:

June 12 — DrumTrout Brewing Company — 5:30pm to 8:30pm
June 13 — Flying Machine Brewing — 4:30pm to 6:30pm

KIMCHI TACO:

June 12 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm
June 13 — Flying Machine Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

LEO’S PIZZA:

June 13 — Mad Mole Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

LYNE’S CONCESSIONS

June 12 | Flytrap Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

KT’S BBQ:

June 13 | Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Riverfront Park | 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Tower of Power and the Robert Cray Band is coming to Wilmington: These five-time Grammy award winners are coming to Wilmington! Grab your ticket today to listen to some legendary soul this September at the Wilson Center.

Four new nonstop flights added to ILM: Planning your summer vacation? Now you can fly to four new destinations on these nonstop flights from ILM! Catch a flight to Houston, Washington, D.C., Detroit, and Long Island with Avelo Airlines.

Local runner debuts new memoir: Robyn Godfrey celebrated running all 6 World Marathon Majors in less than a decade — all before turning 60! The book, titled “Running the World”, was released on June 4 and is available at major retailers.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
73🌡️87 | 🌧️31% | 💨 SW 10 mph

Friday
75🌡️84 | 🌧️49% | 💨 SW 11 mph

Saturday
75🌡️85 | 🌧️47% | 💨 SW 11 mph

Sunday
74🌡️86 | 🌧️39% | 💨 SW 11 mph

Monday
75🌡️86 | 🌧️32% | 💨 SW 13 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 77°F