Wilmy Weekly: April 10

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We’re just 6 days away from our first ever in person event!

Here's the deal… we're throwing a non-awkward meetup for young professionals in Wilmington who are tired of their coworkers being their only friends. And yes, there's booze involved (one free drink with your ticket).

What you can expect:

• It's specifically for young professionals in Wilmington

• Your ticket includes one free drink (liquid courage included)

• Zero awkward icebreakers

• Just cool locals who read the same newsletter you do

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, April 10

• Judah & the Lion at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Judah & the Lion once said, “my father told me I could do anything.” Wilmy Weekly inspires YOU to do anything, starting with stopping at The Process Tour at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater beginning at 6pm. Stop by Waterline Brewing beforehand — starting at 3:30pm — for the concert pregame! Tickets are still available for the show — get yours here!

• Fancy Florals Themed Thursday at Wine Knot Sky Bar & Lounge: Get ready for an un-bud-lievable night! Wine Knot Sky Bar & Lounge is giving you a chance to dress up in your best floral fashion and an opportunity to give back. Bring one personal hygiene item to donate to the local women’s shelter for admission and have an iris-istible time.

• Mystery Board Game Night at Cape Fear Games: Remember, it’s always the butler… Join Cape Fear Games for a chance to solve your very own mystery — and a raffle for free tickets to the Broadway performance of Clue at CFCC’s Wilson Center! The event begins at 6pm.

• WIN Spring Pop-In Social at The Venue: That’s not just pollen in the air… it’s spring! Sip a locally brewed beer or enjoy a light bite from a food truck as you mingle with old friends and meet a few new ones from the Women’s Impact Network of New Hanover. Registration is not required by RSVP is required — let them know you’re coming here!

• CAM After Dark with Ben Billingsley at Cameron Art Museum: Turn off the lights and step into the past for local artist Ben Billingsley’s lecture on The Game Changers —- three artists specializing in Abstract Expressionism. This event is available to all and ticket prices vary. Learn more here.

Friday, April 11

• Grand Opening at Power Bowls at the Village: Acai-you-there at the grand opening celebration of Power Bowls at the Village! Enjoy some music, a smoothie, or a bowl — and $3 off all Acai bowls! — and the chance to enter a giveaway. The event will be from 8am-8pm so be sure to stop by!

• Mary Poppins at Thalian Association Community Theatre: “When the world turns upside down, the best thing to do is…” Enjoy community theatre! See the local adaptation of Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available, so make sure you snag yours! 

• Earth Day Festival Fundraiser at Wilmington Brewing Company: Give back to the world we call home by enjoying some tasty drinks, participating in a raffle, and sporting your best Earth Day gear! $1 from every glass of Taco Life will be donated to the Earth Day Alliance. Drop by from 5-8pm!

• Iron and Wine at Wilson Center: Famous Indie-Folk artist Iron and Wine is gracing the Wilson Center this week at 7:30pm! Carolina native Sam Beam will be taking the stage to share some of the songs from his newest full-length album, ‘Light Verse.’

• Fiesta Fridays: Kizomba Edition at Wilmington Latin Dance: Looking for a great workout and a great time? Look no further! Wilmington Latin Dance is offering a full evening of Kizomba, Salsa, Cha Cha dancing, and more, including a workshop and free dance. A complimentary water bottle will be available. Great for singles and couples.

• $1 Pint Night: Wilmington Earth Day Festival Fundraiser: Join the Wilmington Earth Day Alliance this Friday from 5 to 8 pm at the Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company to help raise money for the Wilmington Earth Day Festival! $1 from every pint of Taco Life will be donated to the festival.

Saturday, April 12

• Grab Your Boots! at Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program: Saddle up and strap on your boots, Urban Cowboy! The Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program, a local nonprofit, is partnering with Wilmington NC Line Dancing for an afternoon of workshops and free dance. Some of the highlights of the night will include a best-dressed contest, vendors, a raffle and auction, and more!

• Carolina Beach State Park Cleanup: Be a Part of Something Meaningful at Carolina Beach State Park! This special cleanup event will kick off with a short but powerful educational program where you'll learn about the history of the Lily Pond and the rich ecology of Carolina Beach State Park. The Plastic Ocean Project is making a real impact—and they want YOU to be part of it.

• Book and Plant Sale at Unitarian Universalist Congregation: Planning a cozy weekend in? The UUCW has just what you’re looking for! Bring a donation (books, CDs, DVDs, plants, etc.) in the spirit of spring cleaning, and pick up something new to call your own, all in the name of a good cause! Stop from 9am-1pm.

• Wrightsville Beach Egg Hunt at Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation: Pick out your prettiest pastel garb and head to the beach! We’re hunting eggs (and a good time!) this weekend with Mr. & Mrs. E Bunny who will be available for pictures. Treats and prizes will be available and over 7,000 eggs will be hidden — check out the website for more information on the age groups!

• Riverfront Farmers Market Opening Day at Dock Street: Stock up on the very best local goods Wilmington has to offer with the opening day of the Riverfront Farmers Market! Local artisans, coffee, produce, seafood, and more will be available from 8am-1pm on Dock Street. Admission is free!

• Wilmington Dance Festival at UNCW Kenan Auditorium: Witness the performances of local and nationally recognized collaborators with the Wilmington Dance Festival. Local dancers and choreographers will perform a variety of styles of dance, including ballet, hip-hop, and African dance.

• Rock the Spectrum: ROCK the Spectrum while raising funds and awareness for the Autism Society of North Carolina! Expect a day full of live music, awesome raffles, vendors, Bad Eatz and the Daily Scoop food trucks, and the talent of our local musicians! The music starts at 12 and doesn't stop til 6! Plus, take your turn to hit the stage and hang around after for a night of karaoke for a cause.

• Georgia Breweries Tap Takeover at Fermental: Head down south for a taste of Georgia at Fermental! This event is family-friendly and pet-friendly and will feature Georgia draft lines, live music, food trucks, and more. Free parking will be available in the Cargo District from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, April 13

• The Wave Market at The Pointe at Barclay: Peruse more than 30 local vendors and artisans at The Wave Market from 11am-3pm! Enjoy live music as you make your way through the market and even stop for a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants located at The Pointe!

• Taylor Swift Skate at Scooters Family Skating Center: Are you a Swiftie at heart? Don’t worry, so is the Scooters Family Skating Center! Pack up the friends and family and head to Scooters for a Taylor Swift-themed skate from 6-9pm Sunday! T-shirts, raffle prizes, photo ops, and friendship bracelets will also be available.

• Lagerfest 2025 at Wrightsville Beach Brewery: Expand your flavor palette with 10 different breweries at Lagerfest! Enjoy live music from Jenny Lynn Vaugh and Mike Blair, taste as many beers as you can handle, and make a few new friends while you’re at it!

• Kentucky Derby Inspired Tea Party at Cape Fear Spice Merchants: We hope you packed a fancy hat! Sip on a complimentary tea-inspired cocktail or mocktail followed by two different tea-and-eat pairings!

• Wilmington’s Earth Day Celebration at Waterline Brewing Company: The Wilmington Earth Day Celebration will have a little something for everyone! Enjoy a snack from a food truck, craft beer, live music, face painting, local vendors, and more! This event is earth-and-family-friendly.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Wrightsville SUP — A Water-Lover’s Best Friend

Even though we are in a false spring, summer is coming! With the warmer weather, Wrightsville SUP is bringing a full itinerary for the warmer months. They will be offering an extensive array of services including stand-up paddleboarding, kayak and beach bike rentals, outrigger canoe tours, and more!

Whether you’ve been on the water all your life, or taking the paddle for the first time, they have something for you! Get out on the water this summer and see what Wilmington is really about with Wrightsville SUP.

📍96 West Salisbury Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Check out the Stand Up Paddle Board Night Tours for a chance to see Wilmington in a whole new way. Glide through the marshes with only LED lights on the bottom of your board, the moon, and the stars to guide your journey.

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
$21.99 Crab Leg Stragglers @ Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Downtown

Satisfy your seafood craving with one of the best in the business! Stop by this Sunday for $20 build-your-own-mimosas, $3 domestic beer, and, of course, $21.99 crab leg stragglers! This promotion will be running all day so make sure you stop by!

📍127 N Front Street

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Fermental | Sail Away Ladies | 5pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Wes Sayer | 4-7pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | The Wheeland Brothers | 7pm

• Tequila’s Waterfront | Oc3ans | 6-9pm

• Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar | Randy Mcquay | 6-9pm

Saturday

• Wilmington Distillery | Jesse Stockton | 2-5pm

• Live at Ted’s | Wes Collins Band with Andrew Delaney | 8-10pm

• Fermental | Dan Davis Jazz Trio | 7pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Crystal Ship: Tribute to the Doors | 7pm

• Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar | Juno 80s Hits | 6-9pm

Sunday

• Wilmington Distillery | Delia Stanley & Shawn Pugh | 8-11pm

• Fermental | Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killian | 5pm

• The Eagle’s Dare | Play It Forward | 1pmy

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK:
April 11 — Flytrap Brewing — 6pm to 10pm

WILMYWOODIE:
April 10 — LBC Bottle Shop — 4pm to 9pm

April 11 — LBC Bottle Shop — 4pm to 10pm

EASTSIDE:
April 11 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

CHEF DRIVEN:
April 10 — Flying Machine Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

April 11 — The Bend — 5pm to 8pm

WILMIRICANS:
April 10 — Flytrap Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

MADE IN VENEZUELA:
April 10 — Mad Mole Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

PORT CITY PLATES:
April 11 — Tap Yard — 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Locally filmed TV show ‘The Waterfront’ to premiere June 19: ‘The Waterfront’, starring Melissa Benoist and Jake Weary, will be premiering on June 19. The drama will follow the story of a struggling family in the fishing industry and will feature familiar sights.

Three new businesses to call Independence Mall home: Forever21 is the most recent closure in Independence Mall, but three new businesses are moving in. Scuba Now, Boba N Latte, and Pasta Amori will all be opening this spring. Check them out today!

Local singer makes it to Top 42 on American Idol: Local singer Brooke Renshaw, known as the lead vocalist of local band Oc3ans, made it to the Top 42 on American Idol. You can catch her soulful rock covers in person this Friday at Tequila’s Waterfront where Oc3ans will perform as part of the sunset live music series.

Three Wilmington Beaches make Southern Living’s ‘Best Beach Towns’: Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Beach, and Oak Island were recently recognized as part of Southern Living’s roundup, “50 Best Beach Towns in the South 2025.” This recognition came on the heels of Wrightsville and Topsail Beaches being hailed as some of the most beautiful in the South.

Wilmy Weekly’s 30 Days of 30 Businesses

We’re diving into the last week of Wilmy Weekly’s 30 days of 30 local businesses spotlight series!

1 local business every day. For 30 days.

And we want to hear from you!

What are your favorite local businesses you want to see featured?

Restaurants, experiences, insurance, lawyers, realtors, venues, barbers, salons, tours, gyms, etc. Nothing’s off limits.

Reply directly to this email and let us know who you want to see featured.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
56🌡️70 | ☀️ | 🌧️2% | 💨 SE 10 mph

Friday
50🌡️72 | 🌤️| 🌧️56% | 💨 SW 17 mph

Saturday
45🌡️62 | 🌤️ | 🌧️6% | 💨 NW 14 mph

Sunday
50🌡️68 | ☀️ | 🌧️5% | 💨 NW 12 mph

Monday
65🌡️81 | ☀️ | 🌧️4% | 💨 SW 16 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 64.4°F