Wilmy Weekly: August 15

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, August 15th

• Edible Port City Issue Release Party: Come celebrate at the Tap Room at Front Street Brewery with Cocktails based on recipes in the new issue of Edible Port City! From 6pm to 8pm. RSVP online!

• Ladies Tee Party at Club Gold Indoor: Grab your girlfriends for a golf party (with swinging tips included) from 6pm to 8pm. No RSVP and it’s free!

• Jack Jack 180 Concert: The final concert in the Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Sounds of Summer Series. Bring a lawn chair (and picnic if you would like)! As usual, food trucks will be onsite! 6:30pm.

• Frank Grant & The Feeling and Fireworks: Groove tunes start on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk at 6:30pm with fireworks at 9pm! Free admission with food and drink available for purchase.

• CAM Park Sundown Series: Free to attend (with a suggested donation of $5) with drinks at light bites available for purchase. Join the Cameron Arts Museum at 7pm for a breathtaking performance by the Lumbee Tribe Culture Team.

• History of Rum at The Eagles Dare: Event runs from 7pm to 10pm. Complementary Cocktail included in $25 admission fee. Grab your tickets online before they sell out (only 30 seats available).

• Bourgie Nights, John Cruz Trio: Doors open at 7pm for 8pm show. Grab your tickets for Hawaiian singer-songwriter John Cruz online to get the early bird discount (tickets $20).

Friday, August 16th

• Wilmington Run Club: Join a multi-pace running group starting at 6:30am at Hidden Grounds Coffee. Afterward, grab a discounted Coffee to get you through the rest of your work week!

• Sunrise Beach Yoga: From 7am to 8am join an all-levels-welcome Yoga class hosted by Salty Dog Yoga and Surf. Meet on Carolina Beach at the Tennessee Avenue access. Bring a towel for your Yoga mat!

• Triple Wide in Concert: The Airlie Gardens concert series continues with funk and blues band Triple Wide! Starting at 6pm with $10 admission (kids $3). Bring a picnic and lawn chair (but food and drink will be available for purchase)!

• Brown Dirt Cowboys Album Release Party: Doors open at 7pm for 8pm show. Join local rock band Brown Dirt Cowboys as they celebrate the release of “Weary Of The Maze.” Tickets $25.

• Comedian KC Shornima: In the Dead Crow Comedy Room Lush Lounge. Shows at 7pm, and 9:30pm with tickets starting at $20. Laugh along with SNL writer KC Shornima and learn why she was banned from two dating apps.

• Bailey Zimmerman at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: RELIGIOUSLY. THE TOUR. Grab your tickets online (starting at around $100 dollars). The show starts at 7:30pm with doors opening earlier.

Saturday, August 17th

• Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday until the end of September from 8am to 1pm. Browse all sorts of local, fresh produce and food, as well as handmade goods!

• Greenfield Lake Family Walk Party: From 9am to 10am, meet guides from Cape Fear Bird Observatory at the Greenfield Lake Boathouse for an educational stroll around the lake!

• Book Bag Block Party: Free food, deserts, face paint, haircuts, balloons, and fully stocked backpacks for Elementary through high school ages! Drop by Trinity United Methodist Church from 11am to 2pm. Bonus: live music from Craig Thomas!

• NC Bubble Festival: featuring local food trucks, craft beers and cocktails, live music, local business, and LOTS of bubbles! Drop by The Bend from 12pm to 4pm.

• Comedian KC Shornima: In the Dead Crow Comedy Room Lush Lounge. Shows at 7pm, and 9:30pm with tickets starting at $20. Laugh along with SNL writer KC Shornima and learn why she was banned from two dating apps.

• Latimer House Night Tour: “Supernatural interactions are not guaranteed, but have been reported.” Join a guided tour at 8:30pm ($20 per person) highlighting the electricity free experience. Grab your tickets online as they often sell out!

• Purple Rain at Bourgie Nights: Movie night starts at 9pm with doors opening at 8:15. Make sure to reserve your free seat since space is limited!

Sunday, August 18th

• Morning Sup Yoga: If you’re a fan of Yoga and want to take it to the next level, join Longwave Yoga instructors beginning at 7:30am for Paddleboard Yoga! Price: $40. Call ahead registration is required. Located at Wrightsville SUP.

• DT Artisan Market: Occurring seasonal Sundays from 10am to 3pm. Browse over 30 rotating, local artists and shop for the upcoming birthdays, holidays, or just a fall makeover!

• Five Years of Acquisitions: Looking for a quiet, thought-provoking Sunday activity? The Cameron Arts Museum is currently showcasing a collection of eclectic art from a variety of artists, acquired in the past five years. Open during museum hours!

• History Cruise With Dr. Chris Fonvielle: Hop aboard a cruise with Wilmington Waterways, guided by local historian, Chris Fonvielle. Tickets are $45 for adults and $25 for kids for a 2 hour information packed adventure! 10am to 12pm.

• Into the Fog Concert: At Kure Beach Ocean Front Park and Pavilion, starting at 5pm, FREE for spectators! Bring your family and a blanket or beach chair!

• Kung Fu Panda 4 at Carolina Beach Lake Park: Grab the kids and bring a beach chair, blanket, and some money for popcorn and Cotten candy! Movie starts at dusk. Pssst, it’s FREE!

FEATURED RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK 🍽️ 
Henry’s: Upscale Affordable

After stepping into Henry’s Restaurant and Bar, you’ll be met with fresh, modern decoration and light open dining spaces, as well as a friendly greeting from the host! Open every day for Lunch and Dinner (and Brunch on Sunday), Henry’s is the go-to spot for traditional American dishes made fancy (but for affordable prices). Whether you want a traditional Salad or Sandwich, or a specialty entree “From the Sea” or “From the Farm” you’ll find your dream dish on Henry’s menu.

Bring your family for a special occasion, your significant other for the perfect date night, or unwind at the “neighborhood” bar and lounge. The staff are kind, and friendly and add drastically to the quality of your stay.

Looking for a way to energize your work week? For the rest of August, stop by Henry’s for live music on Wednesdays!

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Airlie Gardens | Triple Wide | 6pm

• Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar | The Hatch Brothers | 8pm

• The Palm Room | Bring Out Yer Dead | 10pm

Saturday 

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

• Seven Mile Post | Eastbound | 7pm

• Live at Ted’s | A Tale of Two | 8pm

• Seawitch Cafe and Tiki Bar | The Cut | 8pm

Sunday

• Oceanic Restaurant | Josh Lewis | 12pm

• Bluewater Waterfront Grill | Eric Metts | 5pm

• Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar | Adam Fenton Duo | 6pm

FOOD TRUCKS 
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

DONUT BUS
August 15 — New Hanover County Health — 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
August 16 — Rallypoint Bar & Arcade — 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

EASTSIDE
August 15 — Seagate Bottle Shop — 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
August 16 — Flying Machine Brewing Company — 5 p.m. – 8 p.m

WILMYWOODIE
August 16 — The Bend — 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

LOBSTER DOGS
August 15 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood — 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
August 15 — Carolina Crab Brewing Company — 5 p.m. -8 p.m.
August 16 — Masonboro Forrest Neighborhood, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

PORT CITY QUE
August 16 — Hudson’s Hardware Store — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
August 17 — Hudson’s Hardware Store — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NO RULES FOOD TRUCK
August 17 — The Golf Barn — 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

🥤Scooters Coffee opens location on College Road: Need a coffee on the way to work (or after your shopping trip to Trader Joe’s)? A new Scooters Coffee Drive Thru opens today along with their new fall drinks! Whether you want to try their signature carmelicious, or grab a pumpkin spice latte (yes it’s already that time) scoot on by!

🌀Hurricane Ernesto increases rip current risk: We’re rolling into another hurricane weekend. Category 1 Ernesto is currently en route to Bermuda, with Wilmington expecting increased rainfall as well as a risk of rip currents. Stay safe out there (and don’t forget to stay out of the water if you see a red flag)!

🌊 Flood damaged street in Ogden (thanks Debby): Dove Field Drive, a popular neighborhood cut through street connecting Ogden and Murrayville, has been damaged by flooded debris and metal from Smith Creek, leaving a fallen tree and exposed pipes. It’s unclear when this will be cleared and any damage fixed so the road can be reopened.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
67🌡️87 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 E 7 mph

Friday
67🌡️88 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 S 7 mph

Saturday
69🌡️88 | ⛅ | 🌧️0% | 💨 S 6 mph

Sunday
74🌡️88 | ⛅ | 🌧️40% | 💨 SW 10 mph

Monday
73🌡️89| 🌧️ | 🌧️40% | 💨 NE 7 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 81°F