Wilmy Weekly: May 22nd (Memorial Day Weekend)

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, May 22

• Themed Thursday at Wine Knot Sky Bar & Lounge: Join Wine Knot for a theme-Thursday party! Welcome in summer like they do in the Hamptons with an all-white outfit, a glass of wine, and a night to give back! Bring one personal hygiene item to donate to a women’s shelter.

• Adult Craft Camp at Satellite Lounge: Fall down the rabbit hole with Crafted Outpost for Adult Craft Camp! Make a spring mushroom moon wreath, grab a bite or a drink, and craft beneath the summer sky in the beer garden.

• Cathy Ladman Comedy Show at Thalian Hall: Laugh the night away with one of the country’s most famous comedians, Cathy Ladman! Featured on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, and a variety of HBO shows, this is a night you won’t want to miss. The show begins at 7:30pm.

• Pick Your Own Project at The Bazar: Dust off your DIY skills with a handmade suncatcher! The Salty Sea Shed is offering a hands-on workshop appropriate for all skill levels. Materials will be provided and are included in the ticket price.

• Vegan Eats Community Dinner at DREAMS Center for Arts Education: A free, homecooked vegan meal…. it’s what DREAMS are made of! Whether you are familiar with the vegan diet or just want to try something new, the DREAMS Center can’t wait to enjoy a meal with you. This event is open to all.

• Group Hypnosis & Reiki at Healing Leaves Holistic Center: Come back to your best self with a night of deep relaxation, sound healing, and hypno-meditation. Head into the weekend as your best, most rejuvenated self! Spots are limited so sign up today.

Friday, May 23

• New Wave Party at The Barzarre: Head back to the old-school 80s for a new wave party and the best music of the decade! This event is free and appropriate for all ages.

• Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast at Carolina Beach Boardwalk: Celebrate the weekend with a local tradition! The Carolina Beach Boardwalk Blast and Fireworks by the Sea are back for the season. Listen to live music, snack and sip on food and drink specials, and catch a light show in the sky! Festivities begin at 6:30pm.

• Art Opening Fourth Friday Gallery Night at Acme Art Studios: It’s the art opening of the “I Love Wilmington” collection! Peruse original pieces from local artists and reconnect with the center of our city’s culture. This event is open to the public and will begin at 6:00 p.m.

• Candle Pouring Workshop at The Coastal Succulent + Design: Get in touch with your sense-itive side at this candle-pouring workshop! Create a 6ox candle and choose from a variety of aromatherapy scents. Register now!

• Card Circle at Unity of Wilmington: Take a walk on the spiritual side of life with your favorite deck of tarot or oracle cards! Beginner and seasoned readers are welcome for this experience — read and be read!

• High Season Soiree at Sarah Diana Fine Art: It’s high class at High Season! Celebrate a night of culture and curated art on the Riverwalk with refreshments and a gallery tour from 6-9pm.

Saturday, May 24

• Wilmington Adoption Event at Unleashed of Wilmington: Looking for a new furry friend to call your family home? Look no further! Hosted by It Takes a Village Rescue, this event will be at Unleashed Wilmington on Military Cutoff from 11am-2pm.

• 2nd Annual Casino Night at Hi-Wire Brewing: Feeling lucky? Put it to the test at Hi-Wire’s Casino Night fundraiser! Enjoy food, drinks, and gaming in support of Northside Food Co-Op. Tickets are available today!

• Memorial Day Celebration at Tap Yard: Party all weekend long at Tap Yard! Listen to live music, enjoy family-friendly fun, and sip on a cold beverage! Festivities on Saturday begin at 3pm.

• Memorial Day March at MissionFit: Honor Memorial Day with MissionFit for a march to Jimmy’s at the beach! March to give back to Canines for Service and enjoy raffles, drinks, and music at Jimmy’s. Don’t forget your American flag!

• 4th Annual Molewood Derby at Mad Mole Brewing: Start those engines, Wilmington! Mad Mole’s Molewood Derby is back for their fourth year in a row at this BYOC — bring your own car! — event! Racing starts at 1pm sharp.

• May Garden Party at Waterline Brewing Company: It’s Waterline’s first-ever garden party! This packed day will include a plant swap party, a build-your-own-succulent-bowl experience, Botanical Coffee Bar, and more. Stop by from 12-4pm!

Sunday, May 25

• Cape Fear Vintage Market at The Eagle’s Dare: Shop vintage from more than 20 vendors at The Eagle’s Dare! Get a taste of classic streetwear as you enjoy a light bite or beverage and shop the day away! Shop from 1-6pm.

• Patriotic Pop-Up at Marina Grill: The WAVE Market is coming to the Marina District! Check out local vendors, live music, beverages, bites, and more from 11am-3pm. Hungry? Grab brunch at the Marina Grill, too!

• 3rd Anniversary Celebration at Wilmington Tattoo & Piercing: Nothing says “celebration” like a new tattoo or piercing! Pick out a $40 flash tattoo or piercing, check out some merchandise, and enter a raffle giveaway! Stop by from 10am-10pm.

• Barking Beauties at Waterline Brewing Company: Pack up your pups and give back to Paws Place Dog Rescue! Shop from pet vendors, grab a picture at the pet photo booth, and some goodies for the humans too! Owners and leashed dogs are welcome from 12-4pm.

• Adult Play Date at Long Leaf Park: Who said you’re too old to play? Not at Long Leaf Park! Have the best kind of summer fun with hopscotch, sidewalk chalk, jump roping, and other classics from 1-3pm. Bring a game to share!

• Disco or Die at Wine Knot Sky Lounge & Bar: It’s a 70s murder mystery party! Dress up in your groovy 70s garb and see if you can crack the case in this immersive, mysterious experience. Get a ticket today to be a character or observer!

• Mike. at Live Oak Pavilion: Rapper and singer, Mike., is coming to Wilmington on his ‘Upside Down Tour Pt 2’. Tickets are still available, and doors open at 8:30

Monday, May 26

• Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market: Start your Monday with fresh produce and coastal charm! From 8am–1pm, shop locally grown fruits and veggies, baked goods, artisan coffee, handmade items, and more. Held every Monday through December, rain or shine!

• Dave & Buster’s Grand Opening: Game on, Wilmington! Dave & Buster’s is officially open, and the first 100 people in line at 11am get a Power Card with unlimited video games all day. Come for the games, stay for the wings—and maybe a little air hockey dominance.

• Memorial Day Observance at Battleship NORTH CAROLINA: Join a powerful tribute aboard the USS North Carolina as the community honors our fallen heroes. Expect a military speaker, 21-gun salute, Color Guard, and more. Free to board at 3pm, with the ceremony beginning at 4pm. Weather permitting, and hearts full.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Concorde Espresso Bar — Now boarding for coffee and cocktails!

Concorde Espresso Bar is now boarding for everything flight — and caffeine! — related! Check out this jet-inspired establishment at the iconic Front Street Inn. This cozy coffee house embraces the iconic Concorde jet in their decor and delicious flight-inspired espresso martinis with flavors like “Exit Row” and “On Standby.”

Concorde is open daily at 7:30am for their coffee specials and begin serving cocktails at 11am. Don’t forget to grab an in-flight snack like a s’mores kit or gelato!

📍215 S Front Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Want to expand your horizons beyond downtown? Concorde Espresso Bar is opening up a second location on Market Street! Stay tuned for their grand opening.

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
Friday Lunch & Wilmington’s Longest Happy Hour @ South Front Tavern

Now introducing Friday lunch at South Front Tavern! Snack on $5 bar bites and Wilmingotn’s longest happy hour from 12-6pm.

📍1540 S Front Street #110

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• The Palm Room | Check Your Head | 10pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Dekker Road w/Maybe Sunday | 7-10pm

• The Eagle’s Dare | Hey, Johnny Park | 8-10pm

• The Rift | Sail Away Ladies | 5-8pm

Saturday

• Wilmington Distillery | Dubtown Causmonauts | 8:30pm

• The Palm Room | Dirty Dead | 10pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Runaway Gin | 8pm-12:30am

• Fermental | Ryan Zimmerman | 4pm

• Seven Mile Post | Eastbound | 7pm

Sunday

• Seven Mile Post | Hair Trigger | 7pm

• Katy’s Grill and Bar | The Deadtown Cosmonauts | 2pm

• Goat & Compass | Dirty Dead String Trio | 5pm

• Live at Ted’s | Soul-R Fusion | 4pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

CHEF DRIVEN:

May 22 — Broomtail Craft Brewing — 5pm to 8pm
May 23 — Freya’s Haus — 6pm to 9pm

KT’S BBQ:cMay 22 — DrumTrout Brewing Company — 5pm to 8:30pm

May 23 — Tap Yard Wilmington — 5pm to 9pm

EASTSIDE:

May 23 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK:

May 23 — Flytrap Brewing — 6pm to 10pm

LEO’S PIZZA:

May 22 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm
May 23 — Fermental Beer & Wine — 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Port City Shakedown to kick off Carolina Beach Boardwalk Blast: Carolina Boardwalk Blast is kicking off for the summer this Friday with a free concert from Port City Shakedown and fireworks! After its Memorial Day kick-off, the Boardwalk blast will be weekly on Thursdays.

Hurricane Season Begins June 1: Hurricane season is coming and it’s going to be a big one! Make sure you’re prepared for when the the storms start rolling in — pack your kit with first aid supplies, nonperishables, battery-powered light sources, and more! The season begins on June 1 and will run through November.

Girls with Dough to expand with downtown location: Girls with Dough, a local favorite pizza place, is opening a new location downtown: Girls with Downtown Dough. The new restaurant will be located in the Metropolitan at the Riverwalk apartment complex with construction set to begin in June.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
60🌡️86 | ☀️ | 🌧️1% | 💨 W 17 mph

Friday
57🌡️81 | 🌤️| 🌧️22% | 💨 W 13 mph

Saturday
62🌡️80 | 🌤️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 NW 9 mph

Sunday
66🌡️81 | ☀️ | 🌧️15% | 💨 SW 8 mph

Monday
70🌡️77 | ☀️ | 🌧️36% | 💨 E 11 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 73°F