Wilmy Weekly: May 7

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, May 7

• Tropical Thursday at Bonita Latin Fusion: Dance the night away with Wilmington Latin Dance! Cinco De Mayo might be over, but the culture continues this week with free dance lessons, $7 cocktails, and endless memories. Stop by at 7pm.

• Mother’s Day Photoshoot at Perry’s Emporium: Celebrate a special mom in your life with an unforgettable photoshoot! Get a professional portrait session in Hampstead, Shallotte or Wilmington this week to have the perfect gift. Check out the link for more information!

• Marketing After Hours at Flytrap Brewing: Calling all marketers! Stop by Flytrap Brewing for an evening of networking with local creative professionals! As you chat and mingle, grab a speciall CMO Margarita! Stop by from 5-7pm.

• Blooms for Bright Futures at Wrightsville Beach Brewery: Give back by paying it forward! The Boys & Girls Club is hosting a night of celebration in the garden at Wrightsville Beach Brewery and they want you there! 11% of every Nonprofit Beer of the Month purchase will benefit future projects for the Boys & Girls Club. Stop by from 4-7pm.

• Cocktails and Mixology Class at My Sister’s Cottage: Mix it up! Join My Sister’s Cottage for a cocktails and mixology class hosted by Mister Bartender Port City! Use fresh, local ingredients to make two signature cocktails and bring home a recipe card to make them again and again! Sign up today.

Friday, May 8

• Bouquets and Bubbles at Halyburton Park: Get outside! Step into the sunshine with a Strides 360 experience from Fit4Mom, followed by DIY bouquet building! Strides is at 9:30am and Bouquet Building is at 10:30am!

• Outlander in the Cape Fear Walking Tour at Burgwin-Wright House: Take a walk through Wilmywood! Get a behind the scenes look at some of the most famous shots from “Outlander” on this guided tour. Registration is required so sign up today!

• Lighthouse on the Lawn at 4th Street: See “Black Panther” like you’ve never seen it before on the lawn at 4th street! Grab a blanket and enjoy this outdoor community screening with free popcorn and drinks. The film starts at 7:30pm.

• Mothers Day Mocktail Evening at Be Free: Grab a special mom in your life, stop by, and slow down! This special event features mocktails and Moon Mylk beverages, as well as light refreshments available for purchase. Get your ticket today!

• Mimosas and Karaoke at Mimosa Nail Bar: Celebrate Mother’s Day the way you deserve to! Get a $10 off combo service when you get a mimosa with your nails — stick around after for karaoke! Stop by from 1-8pm.

• One Year Anniversary at The Wild Goose: The Wild Goose is celebrating one year of new leadership! Stop by for a party for hot food, cold refreshments, and good times! The party starts at 5pm.

Saturday, May 9

• Farmers Market at The Riverfront: It’s that time of week again! Shop like it’s summer and peruse local vendors, fresh fruits and veggies, and more from 8am-1pm at the Riverfront!

• Mother’s Day Plant Sale at New Roots Nursery: Nothing says motherhood like bringing home a brand new plant baby! This weekend is the biggest sale of the year at New Roots! Stop by from 8am-3pm to shop!

• Sky Lantern Festival at Downtown Wilmington: Experience the lantern festival like you are Rapunzel herself in Tangled! Lights Over America is selling tickets today to their immersive lantern show — get yours now! Specific location to be revealed upon purchase.

• Mothers Day Celebration at Shipwreck Harley-Davidson: Do you have a tattoo that says “mom” on your bicep? Do you want to ride into the sunset with a special mother in your life? Here is your chance! Celebrate Mothers Day weekend with this one-of-a-kind celebration at Harley-Davidson! Stop by for a motorclothes fashion show and spend the day with family from 1-4pm.

• Pre-Adoption Event at Flytrap Brewing: Become a dog mom when you grab a pup and a pint with Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue! Stop by from 1-4pm and bring a wishlist-item with you!

• Meditative Drawing at Art in Bloom: Take a load off with some quiet time! Join this three-hour workshop that blends guided art with psychology principles. Register today!

Sunday, May 10

• Mothers Day Skate at Scooters: Mom’s skate free this Sunday! Pick up the kids and strap on some skates for some family-friendly fun! Stop by from 2-5pm.

• Mom-umental Mother’s Day at Fermental: It’s a soiree! Enjoy mom-inspired adult beverages, live music, and good company from 11am-10pm.

• Repairing the Aura Workshop at Unity of Wilmington: Spend Mothers Day with some self care! Repair your aura and awaken the chakra in this guided workshop. Sign up today!

• Taylor Swift Trivia at Ponysaurus: Tune into Mothers Day: Taylor’s Version at Ponysaurus! Play along from 2-4pm for Taylor Swift trivia!

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Pickle and Taps — the perfect way to spend your weekend!

Come rain or shine, Pickle and Taps has something for all ages! Pick up a paddle and head to downtown Wilmington for these indoor pickleball courts. Enjoy refreshments and reserve your court ahead of time to play.

Check out their website for more details!

📍1207 S 13th Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Need a new group to play with? Join a new league through Pickle and Taps!

Featured Food Deal of the Week: Mother’s Day Brunch @ South Front Tavern

Treat the moms in your life to something special, starting with brunch! Brunch will be served from 10am-3pm, including a special three-course selection. It’s just $35 per person!

📍1540 S 2nd Street

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Waterline Brewing | Isaac Hadden Trio | 6pm

• Avenue B | Jazz in the Courtyard | 7:30pm

• Marina Grill | CMB | 6pm

Saturday

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | Waylon Wyatt | 7pm

• Wilson Center | Let’s Sing Taylor | 7pm

• Marina Grill | Port City Shakedown | 6pm

Sunday

• Wilson Center | Nitty Gritty Band | 7pm

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | Rising Appalachia | 6pm

• Cameron Art Museum | This Land, These Voices | 3pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

BRIGHTER DAYS COFFEE

May 8 | Winter Park Elementary School | 8am to 10am

CAPE FEAR SMASH

May 7 | Flytrap Brewing | 3pm to 6pm

EASTSIDE

May 7 | Biggers Market | 5pm to 8pm

May 8 | Wilmington Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

May 8 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ returns to filming: The fan-favorite Amazon Prime show, ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’, as returned to filming along the Carolina coast. Crew asks fans to please respect the cast as they create the newest season of the show.

Palate Bottle Shop to close in June: Local bottleshop located in the Brooklyn Arts District is calendared to close on June 13th.

ACME Art Studios is for sale: Local staple Acme Art Studios — a 12,000 square foot studio and gallery space — is now for sale downtown.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
60🌡️72 | 🌧️8% | 💨NE 10 mph

Saturday
63🌡️74 | 🌧️76% | 💨 SW 12 mph

Sunday
64🌡️79 | 🌧️41% | 💨 SW 9 mph

Monday
51🌡️78 | 🌧️84% | 💨 SW 11 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 67°F