Wilmy Weekly: November 21st

Holiday Markets, Christmas shows, Comedian Cipha Sounds, Book Festival, and more. Live music, Food Truck Schedule, Food Deals, and more!

November 21, 2024

Welcome back to Wilmy Weekly, where we're serving up this week’s events faster than you can say "Port City"! Grab your calendar and prepare for another weekend of activities!

In today's Wilmy Weekly:

  • 👀 What’s Happenin’ this weekend

  • 🌊 Holiday Markets, Art Shows, Comedy, Local Bands

  • 🎨 Local Spotlight: Brooklyn Pizza

  • 🍣 Food Deal of The Week

  • 🎸 Live Music and Food Trucks

  • 🐠 New Movie Studio and Free Thanksgiving Meals

Let’s get to it!

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, November 21st

  • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: Experience the magic of Christmas with Mannheim Steamroller's iconic holiday music at the Wilson Center. Two show times at 3:00 and 7:30 PM. Get your tickets online before they’re sold out!

  • Open Mic Night at Dead Crow: Test your comedy chops or check out Wilmington’s newest talent. Doors open at 6 PM with free admission.

  • Cucalorus Film Festival: Immerse yourself in a world of independent cinema at the Cucalorus Film Festival. Check out the full 4 day schedule on their site!

  • CAM After Dark: Join the Cameron Art Museum for an evening of art and culture. Explore the art exhibits accompanied by an End of Days Distillery cocktail tasting

  • Thursday Night Trivia at Seven Mile Post: Beer and prizes for 21+ starting at 6:30pm. If you’re craving some Caribbean cuisine with a side of competition, this is the event for you!

Friday, November 22nd

  • Comedian Cipha Sounds at Dead Crow Comedy Club: Laugh your way into the weekend with Cipha Sounds at Dead Crow Comedy Club. Shows on November 22nd and 23rd. You’ll want to get your tickets ahead of time for this one!

  • Festival of Trees Opening Day: Kick off the holiday season at the NC Aquarium's Festival of Trees. Marvel at 54 beautifully decorated trees and support a great cause.

  • Algorhythm at Bowstring Wilmington: Dance the night away with Algorhythm at Bowstring Wilmington. A new project from Reggae legends of SOJA, Stick Figure and Three Legged Fox. Doors open at 5 PM and the event starts at 7 PM.

  • Cape Fear Book Festival, Cover to Cover Book Sale: Calling all book lovers! Don't miss the Cover to Cover Book Sale at the Cape Fear Book Festival, featuring local Wilmington authors. Find your next great read and support local literacy initiatives. Event from 5 PM to 8 PM.

Saturday, November 23rd

Sunday, November 24th

  • History & Architecture Walking Tour of Wilmington: Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of Wilmington on this informative walking tour. Learn about the city's past while exploring its beautiful streets.

  • Dinner with Strangers: Wilmington: Step out of your comfort zone and make new connections in town at Dinner with Strangers. Enjoy a unique dining experience and potentially meet your new best friend. Dinner starts at 7 PM.

  • Yoga (reflect & restore) in the Park @ Long Leaf: End your weekend with a relaxing yoga session in Long Leaf Park. Reflect, restore, and prepare for the week ahead in a beautiful outdoor setting. From 10 AM to 11 AM.

  • Live Music in the Beer Garden: Head over to Ponysaurus Brewing from 3 pm to 5 pm for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of your choice beer or cocktail, and live music in the Beer Garden Pavilion!

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: 🎨
Brooklyn Pizza - New York Pizza in Wilmington.

Sink your teeth into a slice of New York right here in Wilmington at Brooklyn Pizza. Whether you're in the mood for a classic slice, a stuffed calzone that rivals those found in New Jersey, or any other Italian-American favorite, this local gem has got you covered.

They’ve got two locations here in town:
📍6932 Market St
📍5327 Oleander Dr, Ste 100

Wilmy Weekly Tip: We ordered the Buffalo Chicken Pizza and the Grandma Sicilian Pie and would highly recommend both! The Grandma’s pie is your classic deep dish, and enough to feed 8+ people. Check out our video review here.

Featured Food Deal of the week: 🍣
$5 Drink Sundays at South Front

Enjoy $5 Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and Draft Beer all day Sundays, along with brunch from 10 am-3 pm.

📍 1540 S. 2nd Street, #110

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

  • Live at Ted's | Admiral Radio | 8:00 PM

  • Bourgie Nights | DJ Rizzy Beats | 9:00 PM

  • Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Algorhythm | 7:00

  • The Rusty Nail | Reverend Billy C Wirtz | 8:00

Saturday

  • Seven Mile Post | The Motos | 7:00 PM

  • Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | DayCrawlers | 7:00

  • Mad Mole | Gravity Crew | 5:00

  • The Starling Bar | Kamea Blake | 7:00 PM

Sunday

  • Biggers Market | Randy McQuay | All day

  • Live At Ted’s | The Fontanelles | 4pm

FOOD TRUCKS 
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

RESTORED COFFEE:
November 21 — Oasis at Riverlights — 7am to 10am

LANE'S FERRY:
November 22 — Jerry's Barber Shop — 11am to 2pm

FORKS N MOTION:
November 21 — SCP Distributors LLC — 10:30am to 3:30pm

PORT CITY QUE:
November 21 — Pender County Health Department — 11am to 2pm
November 22 — Hudson's Hardware — 11am to 2pm

WILMYWOODIE:
November 21 — Broomtail Craft Brewery — 5pm to 8pm
November 22 — The Bend — 6pm to 9pm

PEPE'S TACO TRUCK:
November 22 — Flytrap Brewing — 6:30pm to 10pm

KIMCHI TACO:
November 21 — Flytrap Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

2 BROS COASTAL CUISINE:
November 22 — Broomtail Craft Brewery — 5pm to 8pm

EASTSIDE:
November 21 — PPD Building — 11:30am to 2pm
November 22 — Mad Mole Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

LOBSTER DOGS:
November 21 — Freya's Haus — 6pm to 9pm
November 22 — Grape & Ale — 5pm to 7pm

PORT CITY PLATES:
November 22 — Leland Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm

SEOL SUSHI
November 21 - Leaf & Barrel - 5pm to 8pm
November 22 - Flying Machine Brewery - 5pm to 8pm.

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

🎬 Dark Horse Stages Opens New Film Studios in Wilmington: Dark Horse Stages has unveiled new state-of-the-art soundstages in Wilmington, aiming to attract more film and television productions to North Carolina. The expansion includes a 20,000-square-foot stage and a 30,000-square-foot stage, enhancing the region's capacity to host major productions.

💼 Former TRU Colors Brewing Owner Sentenced in Tax Evasion Scheme: Former Wilmington businessman George Taylor Jr. has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for tax evasion. Taylor, who operated multiple businesses including TRU Colors Brewery, pleaded guilty to failing to pay over $2 million in employee payroll taxes and personal income taxes.

☁️ Smoke Testing Begins in Carolina Beach: Starting Thursday, Carolina Beach will conduct smoke testing of the sewer system to identify potential leaks or defects. Residents may see harmless smoke coming from manholes, storm drains, or building foundations, which helps pinpoint areas needing repair in the town's infrastructure.

🦃 Free Thanksgiving Meals Offered at Good Shepherd Center: The Good Shepherd Center in Wilmington is providing free Thanksgiving meals to those in need. The center will serve a traditional holiday dinner from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, continuing their mission to support the community during the holiday season.

 

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
41🌡️63 | ☀️ | 🌧️5% | 💨 N 10 mph

Friday
32🌡️54 | 🌤️ | 🌧️5% | 💨 N 12 mph

Saturday
37🌡️63 | 🌤️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 N 9 mph

Sunday
36🌡️68 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 N 6 mph

Monday
41🌡️72 | 🌤️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 N 8 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 66°F

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