Wilmy Weekly: May 15th

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, May 15

• Barrels, Bottles and Brews Networking at The Bend: Join Black Water Recovery Divers for an evening to remember and connections that will last! Network with others over a fresh brew and even enter for a chance to win a Megalodon shark tooth… and BYOBC — Bring Your Own Business Card! Stop by from 5:30-7:30pm.

• Sip & Sunset Boat Show at Freedom Boat Club of Wilmington: Catch a front-row seat to a beautiful Carolina Beach Sunset with drinks from the Barge! Explore an extensive line-up of boats and enjoy one free drink with your registration.

• Canes Playoff Watch Party at Tap Yard Wilmington: Is it hurricane season already? It is for the world of hockey! Drop by Tap Yard to watch the Canes challenge the Capitals at 7pm.

• Full Moon Sound Bath at The Beach: Bathe in the light of the full moon and the salty sea air with Sound Healing with Kellen. Bring a yoga mat, where comfy clothes, and get ready to enjoy the sound of singing bowls, heightened energy, and an opportunity to let go. Registration is available before the event or upon arrival.

• Healthy Happy Hour at Siren Fitness Studio: Do happy hour YOUR way with Siren Fitness Studio! Sweat it off, stretch it out, and loosen up for the weekend with an evening of weight training and yin yoga. Drop in!

• Beginner Painting Class at The Fat Pelican: Get in touch with your creative side at The Fat Pelican! Sip on some beer or wine — included with purchase! — as you follow along with a painting class suitable for all levels of experience.

Friday, May 16

• Wilmington Greek Festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church: This year marks the 33rd year of Wilmington’s Greek Festival! Try authentic food, traditional music and dancing, a marketplace, a cooking class, and more. Festivities will be available all weekend.

• Teacher Meet Up at Wilmington Brewing Company: Calling all educators! Support our teachers this week with Wilmington Brewing Company for a joyful evening with people who understand you in and out of the classroom. Stop by from 4:30-6:30pm.

• Couples Massage Date Night at Lotus Center of Health: Spice up date night with a couples massage! Bring your favorite person, two pillows, and an exercise mat for a night of drinks, appetizers, and lessons from a massage therapist that you won’t forget!

• Lighthouse on the Lawn at Lighthouse Films: Calling friends, families, and foxes! Fantastic Mr. Fox is the free movie playing on the lawn this week, a family-friendly event that is open to all! Bring snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and a lawn chair! The movie begins at 8pm.

• Legally Blonde at Thalian Hall: Planning the perfect weekend…. what, like it’s hard? Catch Thalian Hall’s rendition of Legally Blonde: The Musical this Friday at 7:30pm. Tickets are available now!

• Fiesta Fridays: Cha Cha Cha Edition at The Studio Collective: Now cha cha real smooth now! Join Wilmington Latin Dance for a Cha Cha workshop and a night of social dancing. New, but ready to move? This event is suitable for all experience levels! The workshop begins at 8pm.

Saturday, May 17

• MC Sha-Rock Day Festival Day Multicultural Festival at Live Oak Bank Pavillion: Dance your way through hip-hop history with the celebration of icon MC Sha-Rock, a groundbreaking woman in the industry. The festival will feature live dance and musical performances and community activities. Stop by from 12-7pm!

• Community Day at Thalian Hall: Get a whole new perspective on this cornerstone of Wilmington culture! Tour the historic building, learn about the rich history of Thalian Hall, and even have a chance to purchase tickets early for the upcoming season! This event is FREE and open to all.

• KMI Trades Festival at Kids Making It: Pack up the kids! Kids Making It is hosting a full day of interactive activities where kids can try their hand at learning trade skills through games, activities, and equipment! The festival begins at 11am.

• Margarita Crawl at Brooklyn Arts District: Happy hour has no limit this weekend in the Brooklyn Arts District! Head over to The Eagle’s Dare to pick up your Crawl Card and then drink your way through downtown where you’ll experience street vendors, live music, giveaways, and more! Participate from 12-5pm.

• Family Farm Day at The Children’s Museum of Wilmington: Spend your day with some furry friends at Family Farm Day! Stop by from 9am-12pm to pet some barnyard animals, see some line dancing, and get a special garden surprise!

• Mermaid Market at The Shed: Wanna play mermaids? The Shed does! Unleash your inner coastal cowgirl from 9am-2pm with an array of local vendors, beachy finds, and handmade treasures!

• Surf Dog Watch Party at Carolina Beach Pier: Surfs up, pups! Head to Carolina Beach Pier to watch some four-legged surfers take to the waves! Parking and shuttles are FREE so stop by for some light bites and sips at High Tide Lounge & Tiki Bar. There will even be a menu for your pups!

Sunday, May 18

• “The Culture” Food Truck Bash at The Eagle’s Dare: Everything you’re looking for this weekend is right here at The Eagle’s Dare! Stop by for a day full of culture, seven food trucks, fifteen vendors, live music, and more! Festivities are from 12-7pm.

• A Bewitched Brunch Affair at Farfalla: Bewitched — mind, body, and soul…. as Pride and Prejudice (and Saltwater and Sage Crystal Company) would say! Get ready to eat, shop, and mingle at this ticketed event. Seats are limited so grab yours today! This is an +18 years old event.

• Spade & Sprout Swap at Hi-Wire Brewing: Dust off your green thumb and bring the best your garden has to offer for this swap! Mingle with other gardeners and take home a few new plants and tools of your own from 2-5pm.

• Big Day of Nature Play at Cape Fear Museum: Get outside for this family-friendly nature day! Enjoy story time with a local author, sip on Brighter Days Coffee, embark on a treasure hunt, and more. Whatever you’re looking for, this event has it against the background of a beautiful summer day! Stop by from 10am-12pm.

• Equality Sip & Paint Fundraiser at Wine and Design: Sip and paint for a cause this weekend with ERA-NC Alliance at Wine and Design! Enjoy beverages, charcuterie, guided painting, and the chance to give back from 4-6pm. Register today!

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
The Shed — Your Favorite Summer Spot!

Owned by the same family who opened Sweetwater Surf Shop, The Shed is the catch-all shop that will carry you through this summer! Whether you need to rent a beach chair to sit in the sand or a bicycle to ride the loop, The Shed has the gear you’re looking for!

The Shed doesn’t stop at offering rentals, they have fun fresh energy drinks to help you cool off, like coffee and Lotus Energy drinks. Need a t-shirt to throw on over your bikini or want to represent this place we call home when you hit the beach? They have that too! Whatever you’re looking for, The Shed will be your best friend this summer!

📍1 N Lumina Avenue

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Rent a bike and hit the ground rolling on the Summer Rest Loop. Just under a mile long, the loop is beginner-friendly, and the end offers a beautiful view of the intercoastal.

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
Saturday Spritz & Bites on the Patio @ Bridgewater Wines + Dines

Hit the beach in the morning and then stop by the patio at Bridgewater Wines + Dines for a signature spritz, craft cocktails, and half-price appetizers from 3-6pm.

📍178 Porters Neck Road

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | Matt Kearney | 7pm

• End of Days Distillery | Professor Dub | 6pm

• Seven Mile Post | Asia Daye | 7pm

• The Palm Room | Loud Music Company w/ The Hot Flashes | 8pm

Saturday

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Red NOT Chili Peppers | 7pm

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater |The Stews | 7pm

• The Palm Room | Sugar Bomb featuring Rebekah Todd | 10pm

• The Boatyard | Oc3ans | 6-9pm

Sunday

• Flying Machine Brewing Company | Blarney Brogues | 3pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Chris Pearson | 8-11pm

• Tap Yard Wilmington | Folkstone Stringband | 2-4pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

LEO’S PIZZA:

May 15 — Flytrap Brewing — 5pm to 8pm
May 16 — Mad Mole Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

EASTSIDE:

May 15 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

WHEELZ GOURMET PIZZA:

May 15 — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — 5pm to 11pm
May 16 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company — 5pm to 9pm

WELL-FED ED:

May 16 — Waterline Brewing Company — 6pm to 9pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK:

May 16 — Flytrap Brewing — 6pm to 10pm

CHEF DRIVEN:

May 15 — DrumTrout Brewing Company — 5:30pm to 8:30pm
May 16 — Broomtail Craft Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

‘Love on the Spectrum’ star is coming to Wilmington: Tanner Smith, star of the Netflix series ‘Love on the Spectrum’, is coming to Wilmington for a meet-up with ACCESS of Wilmington! Join them for a Q&A session from 10am to 1pm on May 31 at the Miracle Field with the Wilmington Sharks, games, and a lunchtime dance party. All ages are welcome, the registration link is coming soon!

Teddy Swims concert moved due to weather: It’s not too late to catch Teddy Swims for his ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy’ tour in Wilmington! The show was postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for June 1. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.

2025 Summer Concert Series coming to Airlie Gardens: Enjoy live music beneath a 400-year-old Live Oak at Airlie Gardens! The Summer Concert Series will kick off June 6 and will run through September, for a total of seven shows this summer.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
71🌡️86 | ☀️ | 🌧️24% | 💨 SW 14 mph

Friday
74🌡️90 | 🌤️| 🌧️10% | 💨 SW 9 mph

Saturday
70🌡️89 | 🌤️ | 🌧️4% | 💨 SW 15 mph

Sunday
67🌡️88 | ☀️ | 🌧️6% | 💨 W 10 mph

Monday
66🌡️87 | ☀️ | 🌧️7% | 💨 NW 7 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 72°F