Wilmy Weekly: March 19

Thursday Throwdown, Blooms & Brews, Invasion of the Pirates, Spring Fling Food Truck Rodeo, and more!

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It’s been a chilly week in Port City, but it’s warming up, and so are your weekend plans! Keep reading to see what you’ll be up to as we welcome in the spring weather… and pollen!

  • 👀 What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington this week

  • 🏠️ Let the experts handle your roof.

  • 💃 Thursday Throwdown, Blooms & Brews, Invasion of the Pirates, Spring Fling Food Truck Rodeo, and more!

  • 🍻 Local Spotlight: Avenue B

  • 🚚 Food Trucks and This Week’s Live Music

  • 📽️ Britts Donuts gets ready to reopen

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, March 19

  • Vegan Shopping Hour at Home Plate Provisions: Try something new at Home Plate Provisions, a new specialty grocery and gift shop! Snack on special vegan bites as you shop local from 5:30-6:30pm.

  • Trivia Night at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: WTF, it’s trivia night! Join WTF and Top Shelf Trivia for a chance to show off your intellectual prowess while sipping or snacking on something delicious. Trivia starts at 9pm.

  • Thursday Throwdown at Axes & Allies: Get your throwing arm ready! It’s the weekly double-elimination axe-throwing tournament at Axes & Allies. Entry is $15, winner takes all!

  • Dixie After Dark at The Dixie Grill: Step back in time! Shimmy into the night with 80s, 90s, and 2000s pop culture trivia. Doors open at 6pm — wear your best fit of the era!

  • Cardio Line Dancing at Nutrition Revolution: Join Nutrition Revolution for a cardio workout with a twist! Enjoy a cup of tea and aloe before the workout to prepare to sweat, then wrap it up with a post-workout protein shake! Sign up or just show up!

Friday, March 20

  • Water Street Market at Sunny Day Markets: Shop the night away with the Sunny Day evening market! Stop by from 5-9pm to support local vendors, listen to live music, and more.

  • Blooms & Brews at Airlie Gardens: It’s almost Azalea season! Start early with a catered meal, a special brew, live music, and more starting at 6pm.

  • Sustainability Brewery Tour at Mad Mole Brewing: It’s always a good day to take care of Mother Earth! Do it this Friday with a drink in hand at Mad Mole Brewing as part of Cape Fear Creek Week, starting at 6pm.

  • Stand Up Comedy at Kindred Weddings: There are Voices In Her Head! Laugh at what they have to say at this stand-up comedy event in Carolina Beach with Deegan Hudson, comedian and ventriloquist. Buy a plant in the lobby, grab a drink at the bar, and laugh everywhere in between. Tickets are available now.

  • Spring Country Fest at Lazy Pirate: Dance the night away! Wilmington Line Dancing is hosting their spring country fest and is celebrating with a raffle, the Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program, food and drink specials, and, of course, dancing! The night starts at 7pm, and there’s no end in sight!

  • How I Became a Pirate at Thalian Hall: Set sail on the high seas with local actors! This musical adventure features an all-rookie cast and has free tickets for the public. The show starts at 7:30!

Saturday, March 21

  • Invasion of the Pirates at The Cotton Exchange: Ahoy! The pirates have arrived at The Cotton Exchange, and you won’t want to miss it! Listen to sea shanties, check out ancient weapons, watch sword-fighting skits, and more, 11am-4pm — all for FREE!

  • Friends Trivia at DrumTrout Brewing: I’ll be there for you… at Friends Trivia night! Join Hold My Beer Trivia for Friends-themed questions, inspired by the hit sitcom! The game starts at 4pm.

  • World Down Syndrome Day Celebration at Waterline Brewing Company: Give back to the community when you honor World Down Syndrome Day with Waterline Brewing! Listen to live music, make crafts, play games, pet a reptile, and more from 1-6pm.

  • Neighbors for Nature at Cameron Art Museum: Summer is coming, and we will be outside more than ever — make it a nice place to be! This FREE community day is all about environmental awareness and features art-making, interactive learning, and more! Stop by from 10am-5pm.

  • Glaze and Sip at Freya’s Haus: Grab a coffee and make your own unique mug to sip it from! Arrive at 12pm for a guided course in glazing your own clay mug created by a ceramic artist. Tickets are available now!

  • Grand Opening at Avenue B: The day is finally here! Join the Brooklyn Arts District in welcoming their newest family member, Avenue B — a space for local creatives and community! Stop by for complimentary oysters and live music from 3pm-11pm.

Sunday, March 22

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Avenue B — Wilmington’s coziest creative hub!

Avenue B is the newest addition to the Brooklyn Arts District! This cozy venue features an open-air courtyard and a wine/cocktail bar. Grab a drink and settle in for live performances by local creators, as this new vibe is sure to attract creatives of all kinds!

Don’t miss their official grand opening this weekend!

Check out their website for more details!

📍723 N 4th Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Check out Port City Bossa’s live show this Friday at 7:30pm at Avenue B!

Featured Food Deal of the Week: Bao Bun Special @ Banh Tai

It’s finally Friday! Stop by for a lunch special at Banh Sai — two Bao Buns for $11! This deal only runs from 11am-3pm.

📍2162 Wrightsville Avenue

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

  • Wilson Center | Aly & AJ | 7:30pm

  • Bourgie Nights | The Jim Ferris Trio | 7pm

  • Bowstring | The Stranger | 7pm

Saturday

  • Live at Ted’s | Calling Coyotes | 8pm

  • Bowstring | Alternative Vision | 7pm

  • Wilmington Distillery | Jesse Stockton | 2pm

Sunday

  • Bonita Latin Fusion & Cocktails | Amanda Grace | 2pm

  • The Barzarre | Mixed Signals Prod | 7pm

  • Wilson Center | North Carolina Symphony | 3pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

CHEF DRIVEN

March 20 | Uptilt Film Fest | 5pm to 6pm

EASTSIDE

March 20 | Wilmington Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

GUSTU PERANO

March 20 | Flying Machine Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

RESTORED COFFEE

March 19 | Weezie’s Colorful Kitchen | 8am to 11am

March 20 | Reserve at Blake Farm Apartments | 7:30am to 11am

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Britts Donuts gets ready to reopen: Carolina Beach classic, Britts Donuts, is set to reopen for the summer season next month on Friday, April 3.

CFCC to host career fair: Are you looking for a part-time gig? Look no further! Cape Fear Community College is hosting a part-time career fair on Wednesday, March 25th, from 10am to 1pm.

Jimmy Buffett Band coming to Wilmington: Calling all Parrotheads! The Coral Reefer Band will be performing at Live Oak Pavilion on July 14.

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WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
53🌡️68 | 🌧️0% | 💨NE 9 mph

Saturday
56🌡️78 | 🌧️3% | 💨 SW 10 mph

Sunday
61🌡️83 | 🌧️7% | 💨 SW 12 mph

Monday
44🌡️81 | 🌧️24% | 💨 SW 12 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 57°F

Today’s newsletter was written, edited, and published by Jade, Nic, and Trenton.

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