Wilmy Weekly: September 18

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, September 18

• Beer Glasses and Boarding Passes at Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard: Get your passport ready! ILM is back at Bowstring for a chance to win free airline tickets! Show up in person from 5-7pm for a chance to win.

• Spirit Night at Scooter’s Family Skating Rink: It’s going to be all spirit fingers all night at Scooter’s! Skate 5-7pm for just $8 — including skates!

• Paws and Paint Party at Broomtail Brewery: Party with pups! Whether you want to bring a picture of your own pet or pick a cutie of your choosing, paint an 11×14-inch canvas of a furry companion. Buy your ticket today!

• Singles Over 60 Networking Mixer at City Club of Wilmington: Singles — this one’s for you! Enjoy a night of stress-free mingling while you snack on complimentary appetizers! Dress code is business casual. Get your ticket today!

• House Party + Show at Mouths of Babes Theatre Company: It’s always a good night to celebrate art! Listen to live music from the Lady Die band, raise money for MoB, and sip on something delicious! Buy your ticket today.

Friday, September 19

• The Occult & Oddities Fest at Elks Lodge 532: Get a little weird at the festival for the odd this weekend! Get your ticket today to shop occult trinkets, snack at a food truck, and drink alcoholic beverages starting at 5pm.

• A Night to Recover at The Healing Place: A Night to Recover will be a night to remember. Join and support The Healing Place to raise funds for their addiction recovery programs as you listen to live music, share stories, eat delicious food, and more.

• Food Truck Friday at Aspyre Realty Group: It’s a food truck rodeo! Saddle up for eats from Smash-N-Dash food truck, FREE beer from Broomtail, live music, games, and more. Stop by from 5-9pm.

• Friday Night Karaoke at Ludus Social Club and Lounge: Show off your talent at Karaoke night! Come with a friend or just bring yourself as you put your voice to the test at this private social club. Visit the link for more membership information.

• Winestation Takeover at The Wine Sampler: It’s a mini tap takeover with local winemaker Matt Licklider! Enjoy a night of tasting and talking beginning at 5pm.

• Lucky Darts at Tides Taproom: It’s your lucky night! Participate in a blind draw darts tournament for a chance to win cash! Win or lose, enjoy some cold drinks and mingle with new people — all for just a $5 buy-in!

Saturday, September 20

• Stained Glass Crash Course at The Cozy Bookwyrm: Create your very own stained glass artwork! Learn the process from start to finish with essential tools and techniques led by Stained and Confused. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

• Catch and Match Singles’ Batch at Tequila’s Waterfront: Get your flirt on! Meet your someone-special as you share fun icebreakers, play The Dating Game, and more! Buy your ticket today and make sure you dress to impress! Must be 21+.

• 16th Annual Love Is Bald Volleyball Tournament at Capt’n Bills: Serve in style as you play in the annual volleyball tournament supporting those affected by cancer. Sign up to register your team today and even bring the kids — there will be a Kids Corner and bounce house available!

• Pumpkin Patch Set-Up at Wesley Memorial: Step into the spooky season a little early this weekend! Support Wesley Memorial by helping them set up their fall pumpkin patch — a seasonal statement! Donuts and coffee will be provided.

• Beers and Bows at Wine Knot Sky Lounge: Girl Dads, this one is for you! Bring your mini-me and learn some quick, go-to hairstyles for those early mornings! Sign up today.

• Big Gay Hoedown at Waterline Brewing Company: Pride Month never ends at Waterline Brewing! Strap on your cowboy boots and wear your favorite rainbow garb for the Big Gay Hoedown! Tickets are available now for dancing and the chance to pet two mini horses!

Sunday, September 21

• Summer Bar Olympics at Laws and Libations: May the odds be ever in your favor! The Summer Bar Olympics are coming to Wilmington. Join to play pool, darts, and cornhole. Entry is free — register your team today and don’t forget to grab some giveaway items while you’re there!

• Dog Park Singles Event at Long Leaf Park: Find your fur baby a new mom or dad at this Dog Park Singles Event! Pack up your pup and head to Long Leaf Park at 4pm to meet other singles and play dog-friendly games.

• Lollipopalooza Festival at Wrightsville Beach Brewery: It’s a day full of magic for friends of all ages! Snack on cotton candy, get fairy hair or your face painted, meet cool reptiles, and more! Stop by from 12-3pm.

• September Sunday Funday Vendors Market at Broomtail Brewery: The holiday season is coming faster than you can shop! Get started at the Sunday Funday market with local vendors, fresh coffee, and craft brews from 12-4pm.

• Chunky Blanket Workshop at Wine & Design: Sweater Weather is upon us — make the perfect chunky blanket to cuddle up with this season! This 2-hour artist-led event is available for sign-up now — no experience required!

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Broomtail Craft Brewery — ride this broom into fall!

Broomtail Craft Brewing is ready to carry you into the fall season! Try their craft beers or freshly brewed coffee as you shop merch, pet your furry friends, and mingle with new people!

Broomtail is a local gem! Visit the taproom any day of the week, shop the Homebrew Shop, or get your morning pick-me-up. Check their website for their schedule!

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Featured Food Deal of The Week:
50% Off Tacos & Potstickers @ The Vine Wine Bar and Eatery

Stop by The Vine from 4-9pm for drink and food specials! Potstickers and tacos will be 50% off, old-fashioneds and margaritas will be $8, and mimosas will be just $3.

📍25 N 3rd Street

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | Trombone Shorty and Orleans Ave | 7pm

• Marina Grill | Mixed Signals | 6pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Corey Smith & Ethan Garner | 7pm

Saturday

• Marina Grill | ReSoul | 6pm

• Bottegga | Benny Hill | 7pm

• The Rusty Nail | Tripodacus | 8pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Sister Hazel w/Carl Wockner | 7pm

Sunday

• Satellite | Sail Away Ladies String Band | 6:30pm

• The Rusty Nail | The Rhythm Bones | 3pm

• Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | The Brook & The Bluff | 6pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

CHEF DRIVEN

September 18 — DrumTrout Brewing Company — 5:30pm to 8:30pm

EASTSIDE

September 19 — Mad Mole Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

KIMCHI TACO

September 18 | Wilmington Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm
September 19 | Flying Machine Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

KT’S BBQ

September 18 | Grayson Park Neighborhood | 5pm to 7pm
September 19 | ChowTown | 5pm to 7pm

LEO’S PIZZA

September 19 | Broomtail Craft Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

MADE IN VENEZUELA

September 18 | Mad Mole Brewing | 5pm to 8pm
September 18 | Sandpiper Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Momentum Distillery now calls two physical locations home: Momentum Distillery has officially moved from the Cotton Exchange to two new locations! One location — the “first private liquor store” in NC — is on N. Front Street and the second — the distillery operation — is on Compton Street.

“One Tree Hill” tops new list for best romance show of all time: Wilmington-filmed classic “One Tree Hill” made the Marie Claire Fashion Magazine list for best romance shoes in TV history. Favorite couple Haley and Nathan were featured next to Ross and Rachel from “Friends”.

David Foster and Katharine McPhee are coming to the Wilson Center: Join Katharine McPhee and David Foster for a personal dinner at the Wilson Center! This event will be an extension of their ongoing tour. Visit the link to buy your ticket!

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
65🌡️83 | 🌧️4% | 💨 SE 6 mph

Friday
65🌡️83 | 🌧️9% | 💨 NE 8 mph

Saturday
67🌡️84 | 🌧️9% | 💨 NE 12 mph

Sunday
65🌡️83 | 🌧️15% | 💨 NE 13 mph

Monday
67🌡️81 | 🌧️15% | 💨 NE 10 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 76°F