Wilmy Weekly: September 11

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, September 11

• Food Truck Thursday at Fermental: Snack on something new and delicious at Fermental! Stop by after 5 for authentic Peruvian cuisine from Gustu Peruano. Listen to live music while you eat from Two Picky Guys!

• Sip and Paint at NC Aquarium: Get in touch with your artistic side at the Fort Fisher Aquarium! Paint to your heart’s desire, become inspired by nature, and sip on something tasty. Get your ticket today.

• Trivia at Outer Dunes Brewing: Show off your knowledge at Trivia Night! Play with a team, put your smarts to the test, and snack on eats from a local food truck. Trivia starts at 7:30pm!

• Indie Night Market at Dram Tree Tavern: Take a walk on the indie side at Dram Tree! Shop local vendors, listen to live music, and snack on fresh-baked goods to support a fundraiser for a special pup named Sailor. Stop by from 5-9pm.

• Open Mic Night at Tap Yard: Wilmington wants to hear your voice! Whether you’re just getting started or are a staple of the local music scene, there’s a song for you. Open Mic Night starts at 8pm.

Friday, September 12

• Ladies Night at BAZAR: Calling all ladies — this one’s for you! Shop for something new and special, sip on a glass of complimentary wine, and meet some new friends! Stop by from 5-8pm.

• Benefit Show at Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard: Local icon Mark Romeo needs your help. Stop by Bowstring for a benefit concert to help Mark navigate a recent and unexpected medical diagnosis. Oc3ans and Joe Copple will be performing a give-what-you-can show that you won’t want to miss. Entry is FREE and donations are encouraged.

• Wilmington Goth Fest Preparty at The Barzarre: Tis the season to be gothic! Celebrate the 2025 Goth Fest with an epic preparty at The Barzarre. Three DJs will be performing live — entry is 18+ and $5 at the door.

• Billy Currington & Kip Moore Live in Concert at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: A country concert sounds pretty good, now don’t it? Buy tickets today to see Billy Currington and Kip Moore live on the riverfront!

• Seed of Chucky Movie Night at The Roasted Bookery: It’s spooky movie weather! Watch ‘Seed of Chucky’ and stick around afterwards for a conversation with local film professor NelRae Toler. This film is recommended for viewers 16+.

• Nico Carney Live at Dead Crow Comedy: We’re taking it back to Brooklyn, ya’ll! New York-based comedian, writer and actor will be performing his stand-up set at Dead Crow Comedy. Get your tickets today!

Saturday, September 13

• Carne Asada & Cerveza Pairing at Tequila Comida & Cantina: Try something spicy and wash it down with a nice cold beer at Tequila’s! Their second edition of their pairing event is happening this Saturday and will feature a select menu with three pairings to try! Get your tickets now while you can.

• Bourbon, Bluegrass, and Brews Festival at Waterline Brewing: It’s a triple- B kind of weekend! Get the best of all three worlds at Waterline Brewing. Taste bourbon from local distilleries, try hot and fresh BBQ, and listen to live music from 1-6pm.

• Local Horror Films River Cruise with Wilmington Water Tours: The newly added Horror Movie-themed Cruise is just in time for the Fall Halloween Season. This cruise will take a closer look at projects like “Silver Bullet”, “Scream”, “Halloween Kills”, “Sleepy Hollow”, “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, and “The Night Flier”. Hunter Ingram, film/TV writer, will bring some scary insights into these films shot locally in and around Wilmington.

• American Craftwalk 2025 at Downtown Wilmington: Feeling crafty? It’s time again for the annual outdoor art show and sale! The walk is 10am-5pm — read more at the link for the walking route and rain plan!

• Pet Bingo at Ponysaurus: Support Wilmington Animal Centrix and their spay/neuter fund at bingo night! It’s just $5 for 5 games so play for a cause beginning at 5:30pm.

• Design Your Own Poster at Happiest Kid Finds: Teach your kids how we did it before the digital age at the Design Your Own Poster event! Bring supplies, wear your smock, and get ready to make something new from 10am-12pm. Tickets are available now and water, coffee and pastries will be provided.

• Wilmington Goth Fest 2025 at The Eagle’s Dare: It was a dark and spooky night… Get back to your emo roots at the Wilmington Goth Fest! Join for a night of gothic bands, a magic show, and mingling! Make sure you wear black and sign up today.

Sunday, September 14

• Crystals + Mystics Festival at Waterline Brewing: It’s always a good day to feel mystical! Lean into the magical side of things at the Crystals + Mystics Festival from 12-4pm. There will be local vendors, good eats, facepainting, live music, and more!

• Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at Jigsaw Junction: Are you looking to scratch that competitive itch? Come ready to win at the jigsaw puzzle competition! Teams will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle in just 2 hours. The top three teams will win prizes!

• The Runarounds at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: The band from hit Amazon Prime TV show “The Runarounds” is hitting the stage at Greenfield! Buy your ticket today to see the band in all their real life, local glory.

• Afrobeats Day Party at Tequila’s Waterfront: It’s getting groovy! Party at Tequila’s to the hottest Afrobeats in Wilmington! Sip on fresh margaritas as you dance along to an unbeatable lineup beginning at 3pm. Get your ticket now!

• Mural Ride at Alcove Beer Garden: The mural ride is back! Let your tires hit the pavement as you cruise through downtown Wilmington to get a glimpse at local murals, sip on beer or coffee, and try a new bite! The ride begins at 3pm at the corner of 15th and Queen Street.

• Recess at the Lake at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Sweat in style! Recess is hosting back-to-back fitness classes for the #UpTheGood Foundation. All classes are included in the registration fee, and local wellness vendors will be available for shopping.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Oden Brewing Company — a family affair!

It’s still an Oden Summer here in Wilmington! As we move into the best season of the year (Local Summer), stop by this family-owned bar! The Odens have deep roots in Wilmington and their curated cocktail-and-craft beverage list does too!

Order wine, cocktails, or one of their 16 rotating craft beers as you experience their full event calendar. Oden Brewing is open 7 days a week — check their website for detailed hours!

📍116 Dock Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Check out Sip and Slay yoga with Ashley this Sunday and grab a drink after!

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
Sweet Specials @ Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn

Have a hankering for something delicious? Head over to Flaming Amy’s for a sweet Sunday! Tres Leches cakes and FAB Flan are both just $5 this Sunday!

📍4002 Oleander Drive

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Mad Katz | Joshua Starkey | 9pm

• The Palm Room | Kind Thieves | 10pm

• Live at Ted’s | David Dixon & William Seymour | 8pm

Saturday

• The Bend | The Salty Southern Band | 7pm

• Tap Yard | Vulture Company | 7pm

• Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar | Juno | 7pm

• The Screaming Eagles | Croftons Pretzels | 2pm

Sunday

• Live at Ted’s | Clem Snide | 4pm

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | The Runarounds | 6pm

• Satellite Bar and Lounge | Sail Away Ladies | 6:30pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

CHEF DRIVEN

September 11 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

EASTSIDE

September 12 — DrumTrout Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

KT’S BBQ

September 12 | Live Oak Bank Pavilion | 3pm to 10pm

LEO’S PIZZA

September 11 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 9pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

September 12 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

RESTORED COFFEE

September 13 | Wrightsville Beach Brewery | 1pm to 5pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Governor Josh Stein celebrates Wilmington’s film scene: Governor Stein came to Wilmington this Wednesday to announce a new investment in North Carolina’s film and TV industry. The $29 million rebate for 7 upcoming projects will bring countless dollars and new jobs to the state and our own city!

Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStore to close this weekend: The Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Third Street is officially closing at 6pm on 9/12. Bring by any donations you have by 5pm on 9/11 and shop until 6pm on 9/12.

Local film to screen at Toronto International Film Festival: The locally-filmed comedy “Driver’s Ed” is premiering on 9/11 at the Toronto International Film Festival! The romantic comedy features local actors (including a Hoggard High graduate as one of the leads) and is co-produced by the creator of “The Outerbanks” and “The Runarounds.”

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
65🌡️78 | 🌧️17% | 💨 N 9 mph

Friday
61🌡️83 | 🌧️12% | 💨 NE 12 mph

Saturday
62🌡️80 | 🌧️5% | 💨 NE 13 mph

Sunday
63🌡️82 | 🌧️6% | 💨 NE 11 mph

Monday
64🌡️82 | 🌧️22% | 💨 NE 12 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 81.9°F