Wilmy Weekly: September 12th

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, September 12th

• Dierks Bentley in Concert: 7pm at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Tickets start at $50, reserve your seats online! Doors open at 5:30 PM.

• Kayak and Yoga Excursion to Masonboro Island: Hosted by the Cape Fear Adventure company bring your own kayak (or use one of theirs) for a leisurely paddle to Masonboro Island. This is a popular trip, so make sure to register online!

• Free Aperitivo Hour: Swing by Ibis Coffee and Cocktail between 5pm and 7pm to get a free Aperitivo (a Customary Italian treat shared with friends at the end of a work day)! Available with your purchase of a drink!

• Art Reception Opening: Hosted at Flytrap Brewing, enjoy live music by Hank Barbee and crisp small batch brews while you peruse the opening reception of “Persistence” by German Martinez. Event runs from 5pm to 8pm.

• Rock the Riverwalk: Live music at Elijah’s downtown from 6pm to 9pm!

• Flowers and Flow: All levels yoga flow class, accompanied with bouquet making, concluded with a glass of rose! Bring your friends or make some new ones! Register online.

• Wine Infused Pasta Workshop: Join a homemade pasta class that’s perfect for beginners! Starting at 6pm tickets $55. Reserve your spot online!

Friday, September 13th

•  DJ set by Jheri: 7pm to 9pm at the Starling Bar DT! Free with drinks and bites available for purchase!

• WHQR Day and Live Music: Join WHQR’s annual celebration/fundraiser hosted at Waterline Brewing Co. for free prizes, free cakes, and more! Sip some beer while enjoying live music!

• Plant Based Cooking Course: Looking to expand your cooking skills with whole food recipies? This course is for you! Running from September 13th to 15th, register and get more details online!

• Latte Art Competition: The Wilmington Coffee Fest begins with a Latte Art Competition at the Azalea station from 6:30pm to 9pm. If you’re a barista, sign up to claim one of the 24 available spots!

• Comedian JB Smoove at the Wilson Center: Emmy winning actor, writer, and comedian JB Smoove takes his comedy show to the Wilson Center at 7:30pm (with doors opening earlier). Tickets start at only $20!

Saturday, September 14th

• Wilmington Coffee Fest: 9am to 3pm at the Azalea Station. Your $28 dollar ticket includes a mug, tote bag, free samples, and more! Grab a ticket online!

• Moletoberfest: Beer, pretzels, food, music, and more beer at Mad Mole Brewing. Specials all day!

• Kayak Cleanup at Greenfield Lake Park: Running from 9am to 11am, give back to our community with focused efforts on the Greenfield Lake Watershed (Squash Branch). This area is only reachable by Kayak, feel free to bring your own!

• The American Craft Walk: Celebrate local artisans with this annual outdoor art show from 10am to 5pm. The art will line Front St between Orange and Walnut St, as well as Princess St between Front and 2nd St.

• Coastal Cowgirl Market with Wilmington Girl’s Club: Hosted at Oak and Fennel Farms between 4pm and 7pm. Feed farm animals, and shop 30+ local vendors!

• Emo Silent Disco at Hi-Wire Brewery: Music starts at 7pm for this 18+ Silent Disco with 3 available channels (one of which being your favorite 2000s hits). Headphones are limited!

Sunday, September 15th

• Sparkling Yoga at the Cameron Art Museum: A gentle Yoga session in the Thomas Sayre: Four Walls exhibit - 8:30am for $25. The perfect way to kick off a relaxing Sunday!

• Crafted Outpost 3 Year Anniversary Bash: Flowers, pizza, and tarot readings 10am to 4pm at the Crafted Outpost!

• Treat Yo Self Fest: Free at Waterline Brewing Co, treat yourself to goodies from local vendors from 12pm to 4pm!

• Branch Out And Bloom: If you love flowers and bracelets and are looking to meet other women in their 20s and 30s, swing by The Bend from 12pm to 2pm!

• Pours and Pastries at Wine Knot Sky Bar and Lounge: A tasting event with your cabinet favorites as well as new treats! Starting at 3pm.

• Sunday Bluegrass at Satellite Bar and Lounge: Good vibes and earthy tunes starting at 6pm. End your weekend with live music and your drink of choice!

FEATURED RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK 🐦‍⬛🪦
Poe’s Tavern - Mouth Watering Morsels for Literature Lovers

Calling all lovers of literature (and amazing burgers)! Serving classic American dishes, Poe’s Tavern is located in only four cities, all on the East Coast. One of them is our very own Wrightsville beach!

Walk across a marbled “Golden Bug” as you enter the main dining room, full of movie posters, newspaper snippets, and other Poe related memorabilia. If you stop by the bathrooms you’ll find the walls plastered with pages from Edgar-Allan Poe’s many works, as well as his stories playing over the speakers. With the nice fall weather rolling in, outdoor dining will feel particularly cozy. Or if you’re looking to “fill with mingled cream and amber,” grab a seat at the bar!

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Our favorite menu item is the “Amontillado.” Served with your choice of burger, chicken sandwich, or veggie burger, topped with guacamole, jalapeño jack cheese, pico de gallo, and chipotle sour cream this sandwich tastes better than a cask of revenge!

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Seven Mile Post | Boba Funk | 6pm

• Shuckin‘ Shack Oyster Bar | Paige Bacon | 6pm

• Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar | Slick Mahoneys | 7pm

• Rally Point Bar Arcade | Josh Solomon | 7:30pm

Saturday 

• Cryptid Den | John Hussman | 6pm

• Seven Mile Post | Juno | 6pm

• The Pier at Port City Marina | DAZR | 6pm

• The Eagles Dare | Jesse Daniel | 6pm

Sunday

• Cryptid Den | Reggae Sunday with Selah Dubb | 12pm

• Seven Mile Post | Kyle Garris and Adam Carswell | 6pm

• Kure Beach Ocean Front Park | David Dixon | 5pm

FOOD TRUCKS 
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

OAK CITY FISH AND CHIPS:
September 12 — Pop Up Leland — 11am to 7pm

FORKS IN MOTION:
September 12 — Eagle Island Produce — 11am to 2pm
September 13 — PPD Front Street — 11am to 2:30pm

POOR PIGGY’S BBQ:
September 12 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW — 11am to 2pm

LANE’S FERRY:
September 13 — Jerry’s Barber Shop — 11am to 2pm

SEOUL SUSHI:
September 13 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

🎃 Pumpkin Patch at Wesley Church: Coming October 1st, the annual pumpkin patch at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church will be up and running again this year! Plan your fall shopping and decorating accordingly! Plan to swing by sometime in October (and stop at the new Scooters Coffee for a Pumpkin Spice or Maple Bourbon Latte)!

🍺 Oden Brewing Company Opening Soon: Bill and Jan Oden (Wilmington Locals since 1980) estimate a mid October opening for their new Oden Brewing Company location. Renovations are currently underway at a property on Dock Street (formerly New Anthem Brewery) including changes to the brick front, as well as repurposing the double doors from Platypus and Gnome for a brand new entryway. Stay tuned for the soft and grand opening!

🌻Cape Fear Native Plant Festival: Running from September 18th to September 21, The New Hanover County Center and Arboretum host The Native Plant Alliance with the purpose of promoting awareness of the natural ecosystem and educating on the native plants of our region! Browse plant vendors for the perfect home decor, and listen to some of the fascinating speakers! See the exact schedule online.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
69🌡️82 | ☁️ | 🌧️10% | 💨 SW 8 mph

Friday
72🌡️82 | 🌧️ | 🌧️60% | 💨 SW 12 mph

Saturday
72🌡️80 | 🌧️ | 🌧️60% | 💨 SW 16 mph

Sunday
70🌡️82 | 🌧️ | 🌧️65% | 💨 SW 16 mph

Monday
72🌡️82 | 🌧️ | 🌧️55% | 💨 W 14 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 78°F