Wilmy Weekly: August 30

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Friday, August 30th

• American Aquarium Concert: Enjoy alternative country tunes with tickets starting at only $35! The show starts at 7pm (with doors opening earlier) at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

• Comedian Sam Tallent: at 7pm and 9:30pm (with doors opening earlier). Grab your tickets online for this popular comedy show at the Dead Crow Comedy Room Lush Lounge!

• Music from Old & In the Way: An “acoustical” event with Peter Rowan and the Sam Grisham Project; hosted at the UNCW Kenan Auditorium. Doors open early for the show starting at 7:30pm!

• The Main Event, Fireworks and Boardwalk Blast: The next installment of Friday Night live music features “Classic Rock and Beach Music tunes.” For optimal seats, report to the Carolina Beach boardwalk! Bring your beach chairs for music starting at 6:30pm and Fireworks at 9pm!

• Singles Mingle Event at Bull City Cider’s Tap Room: Starting at 5pm! Whether you’re looking to make a friend or something more, swing by for this popular, monthly social event!

• Last Night To Wear White Party: “a waterfront weekend party” hosted by Bluewater Waterfront Restaurant from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy live music and dancing from a seat at the bar, a date night with your significant other, or a table with your friends!

Saturday, August 31st

• Reggae Redemption Summer Concert Series: “Swing to the reggae beats when the Night Nurse brings the family friendly Reggae Redemption Radio on the Road Summer Concert Series to Waterman’s Brewing Company.” Runs from 5pm to 8pm.

• Steve Earle in Concert: Indie Bluegrass and Country Outlaw music at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater starting at 7pm (with doors opening earlier). Tickets start at $55.

• Vintage Market at Hidden Grounds Coffee: Shopping and Coffee hotspot running from 10am to 3pm. This is a (leashed) dog friendly event with live music!

• Pop-Up Pole Dancing Class: Work out in style at Hi-Wire Brewery from 11am from 12pm.

• Paw Pup Market: A pup-friendly pop-up market hosted by Ruff Draft. Runs from 4pm-8pm. Free to browse, but you just might be tempted to grab something for your furry friend!

• Free Volleyball Social: If you’re interested in joining Capt’n Bill’s Volleyball Community, or you’re looking for an active weekend activity, head up to Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill and Volleyball Facility from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Sunday, September 1st

• Wonka, Movies at Carolina Beach: Bring your kids and beach chairs for a free movie at Carolina Beach Lake Park. Popcorn and movie snacks will be available for purchase! Movie begins at dusk!

• Crafted Market: Looking for birthday gifts for your friends and family? Here’s an opportunity to shop local and spend your Sunday snacking on goodies and enjoying live music! Come for the fresh squeezed lemonade and fresh bouquets! At The Crafted Outpost from 12:30pm to 4pm!

• Fins Up Jimmy Buffet Tribute Concert: Great beer and FREE admission for live music at Waterman’s Brewing! Dermatology Associates will also be doing FREE skin cancer screenings! Starting at 2pm.

• Seagate Bottle Shop Five Year Anniversary: Live music with David Blackwell as your DJ, local artisans, and unique drinks. From 5pm to 8pm

•  Game and Trivia Night: At the Sorrow Drowner, games start at 5pm and Trivia at 8pm! Bring your friends (slash your D&D crew) to play your favorite board game, or a provided game!

• Marty Stuart at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Country Music - a great way to end your weekend! Starting at 6pm with a cover of $44! Grab your tickets online to save your seats!

FEATURED RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK 🍽️ 
Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant - The Best Desserts in Town!

Tucked away in a strip mall on Carolina Beach Road, you’ve probably driven right past Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant, never guessing you missed some of the best food in Wilmington. Their traditional seafood starters, such as oysters, stuffed shrimp, crab dip, and the oh so mouth watering shrimp bombs (shrimp and cheese wrapped in bacon, deep fried) are likely to leave you too full for an entree. 

But whether you go for a classic American seafood entree, a pasta dish, or a steamer platter, you’ll be grateful you saved room for dessert! Their homemade desserts range from lemon raspberry, caramel apple spice, turtle fudge, and German chocolate, to the best key lime pie to be found for miles. Is it a special occasion? Grab a drink from the bar! The friendly wait staff are patient with guests overwhelmed by all the tasty options, and will help you pick something you’ll love!

On your way out, stop by the fish market to take the sea home with you. The Fish Bites Market offers a wide variety of fresh fish, shellfish, and even live Maine Lobsters available for purchase!

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• The Pier at Port City Marina | Pandora’s Box | 7pm

• The Starling Bar | Bo Fader | 7pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Benny Hill & DJ Slim Deluxe | 9pm

• Crofton’s Pretzels | Nervous System | 5pm

Saturday 

• Bull City Cider | Rachel Darling | 5pm

• Sea Witch Tiki Bar | Southern Trouble | 8pm

• Reel Cafe | Flannel Rebellion | Open Hours

Sunday

• The Beer Garden Stage | Charlene and The Bluegrass Charlatans | 4pm

• Shuckin’ Shack | Lunar Tide | 6pm

• 7 Mile Post | reSOUL | 7pm

FOOD TRUCKS 
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

PORT CITY PLATES:
August 30 — Freya’s Haus — 5:30pm to 8:30pm

WILMIRICANS:
August 30 — Bori Cafe in Hampstead — 2pm to 9pm
August 31 — Bori Cafe in Hampstead — 12pm to 9pm
September 1 — Bori Cafe in Hampstead — 12pm to 4pm

WELL FED ED:
August 30 — New Hanover High School — 11am to 1pm
August 30 — Seagate Bottle Shop — 5pm to 8pm

PORT CITY QUE:
August 30 — Hudson’s Hardware — 11am to 2pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

🏄‍♂️ Outer Banks Streaming This Fall: The Pogues return, featuring various Wilmington locations! The trailer is available now, with Season Four streaming this October. Put it on your calendar and keep your eye open for familiar backgrounds!

🥗Last Chance for Vegan Chef Challenge: For the month of August, Wilmington restaurants are participating in a challenge featuring brand new Vegan dishes created by our local chefs! You have a chance to vote on your favorite, but you only have a couple of days left! Check online for participating restaurants. Try some new food!

🦋 The Butterfly House At Airlie Gardens: Need a relaxing end to your weekend? This seasonal event is super popular among locals and visitors alike! Open for only a limited time, swing by during open hours to see the butterflies as they pass through our area!

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
74🌡️92 | ☀️| 🌧️35% | 💨 NE 3 mph

Saturday
73🌡️91 | ☀️| 🌧️40% | 💨 NE 2 mph

Sunday
73🌡️91 | ☀️ | 🌧️10% | 💨 NE 3 mph

Monday
74🌡️89 | 🌧️| 🌧️50% | 💨 NE 4 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 78°F