Wilmy Weekly: June 4

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, June 4

• Annual Port City Music Festival at Cameron Art Museum: It’s the 18th annual music festival at CAM! Register today for a master class and festival concert with a local cellist and conductor.

• Pints and Ponytails at The Eagle’s Dare: Grab the kiddos! Calling all family members — grab your mini me and learn how to do their hair as you sip on a pint at this family-friendly event! Tickets are available now.

• The Office Trivia Night at Waterline Brewing: We’re headed to the cubicle! Show off your knowlege with The Office themed trivia at 7pm.

• Stanley Cup Finals Watch Party at Tap Yard Wilmington: The Canes have made it to the Stanley Cup finals! Show your support tonight at 8pm as you watch them play in the finals for the first time in 20 years.

• Music Trivia at The Dixie Grill: Are you ready, little monsters? Celebrate Pride Month the way Lady Gaga intended! The Dixie Grill is hosting Born This Way music trivia featuring LGBTQ+ icons starting at 7:30pm.

Friday, June 5

• Open Men’s Circle at Unity of Wilmington: Okay, boys! Do you need some support or are you itching for community? Join the Open Men’s Circle — a free support event that starts at 6pm.

• Bryson Banks Live at Dead Crow Comedy: Get ready to laugh! Comedian Bryson Banks is in town from L.A. with a set you won’t want to miss. Get your ticket now!

• Post Net Neon Night at Brooks Field: Show up to support the Ghost Crabs baseball team and have fun with all of their festivities! Wear neon and show up early — the first 250 fans will receive glow sticks! The game starts at 7pm.

• Flytrap Frolic Pre-Party at Flytrap Brewing: Give back to the North Carolina Coastal Land trust with the Frolic pre-party and raffle! Buy a ticket, grab a drink, and have fun! This event starts at 5pm.

• Drag Me To Ibiza at Ibiza Nightclub: It’s pride month! Celebrate in style with Dezzy Monroe’s incredible show! Doors open at 9pm and the show starts at 10:30pm.

• Guys and Dolls Sr at Hannah Block Historic Community Arts Center: A Broadway classic is returning to Wilmington! Grab your ticket today to see this familiar favorite, featuring a local cast of actors aged 55 and over. Tickets are available now!

Saturday, June 6

• Annual Flytrap Frolic at Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden: It’s that time of year again! Stop by the 16th Annual Flytrap Frolic, a free community event featuring environmental education. Learn something new and buy your own ethically-sourced flytrap while you’re there!

• Italian Wine Tasting at Maven Monroe Wedding + Event Venue: Sip on something lovely and cultured with Wine With Emma! Try a selection of Italian wines and pair them with light bites from 6-8pm. Tickets are available today!

• Pre-Adoption Event at Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue: Are you in the market for a new best friend? Check out some adoptable animals from a local rescue! Stop by from 11am-2pm.

• Pride Kickoff Drag Show at The Blind Elephant: The queens are in the house! Five different drag queens will be performing to kick off the start of Pride Month starting at 5pm. Get your ticket today!

• Queen Street Piercing Special at Queen Street Tattoo: Treat yourself with a new piercing from Jenelle and get your jewelry FREE! Reach out to Jenelle directly, call the shop or walk-in!

• Wilmington Record Show at Waterline Brewing Company: Spin something new when you shop this spectacular summer sale! 18 different vendors will be selling vinyl records at $10 or less. Stop by from 5-9pm.

Sunday, June 7

• Kitten Yoga at Sunhouse Fitness: It’s not all about downward dog! Pull out your best cat stretch with kitten yoga! All 4 Cats Rescue is partnering with Sunhouse Fitness to throw the cutest yoga class of the year. Class starts at 9am!

• Summer Market at The Pointe: Shop ‘til you drop! Peruse more than 30 local vendors to find something special from 11am-3pm.

• 1510 Summer Social at the Cargo District: It’s a summer social! Walk through the Cargo District and enjoy the beautiful weather as you sip complimentary mimosas, get a massage, pick out a flash tattoo, and more.

• PrideFest 2026 at Hi-Wire Brewing: Celebrate love at one of the biggest Pride parties of the year! Shop vendors, listen to DJ music, and catch a drag show from 2-8pm.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Banter — a hidden gem!

Stop by this hidden gem for some banter you won’t forget! Banter is bringing back good conversation and even better drinks at this perfect local watering hole. Located in downtown Wilmington, you can grab a cocktail indoors or outdoors. Stop by to find out what’s at the bottom of their rabbit hole!

Check out their Facebook page for more details!

📍19 South Second Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Check out the place in real life to catch a view of history! This cozy spot was built in 1842.

Featured Food Deal of the Week: Smashdown Thursday @ South Front Tavern

Grab a smashburger for just $5! A side of fries is included — dine in only!

📍1540 S. Second Street

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Avenue B | Jake Beamer Trio | 7:30pm

• Waterline Brewing | Jeremy Matthews | 7pm

• Port City Marina | Dane Britt Band | 6pm

Saturday

• Outer Dunes Brewing | Emily Rose Band | 4pm

• Port City Marina | Jet 22 Refueled | 5pm

• Barzarre | Velma | 8pm

Sunday

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

• Avenue B | J Candeed | 5pm

• Bowstring | Rumours | 7pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

CAPE FEAR SMASH

June 4 | Freya’s Haus | 6pm to 9pm

June 5 | DrumTrout Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

FLY’N PHIL’E

June 4 | DrumTrout Brewing | 5:30pm to 8:30pm

THE FOXES BOXES

June 5 | Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | 6:30pm to 9pm

KIMCHI TACO

June 4 | Mad Mole Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

New Tex Mex food truck hits the road: The Grimmburger owners have launched a new food truck featuring a Tex Mex menu! The Gunslinger truck will run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

New pride show comes to Wilmington: Pride Month may be in June, but ‘A Drag Queen Christmas’ is showing at the Wilson Center this November!

‘The Runaround’ lives on in Port City: Even though the locally-set show ‘The Runaround’ was not renewed for a second season, you can stop by their set sale on Saturday, June 12 to take home a piece of the show for yourself!

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
66🌡️89 | 🌧️3% | 💨SW 10 mph

Saturday
69🌡️89 | 🌧️5% | 💨 SW 12 mph

Sunday
71🌡️90 | 🌧️4% | 💨 SW 13 mph

Monday
66🌡️90 | 🌧️41% | 💨 SE 10 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 73°F