Wilmy Weekly: October 17th

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, October 17th

• Hurricane Relief Fundraiser at Poe’s Tavern: Poe’s Tavern will be donating 10% of net sales to Hurricane Helene Relief Funds as well as collecting supplies, canned goods, clothing, and toys. If you’re able to donate come by during open hours.

• Ladies Night Sunset Boat Ride: Kick off a relaxing weekend with coastal views from 6pm to 8pm (BYOB and $50 per person).

• Night of The Living Dead at Thalian Hall: Looking for a spooky weekend? Check out show times for this theatrical adaptation of the classic horror film online and book your seat before they sell out!

• Full Moon Affair, a Moonlit Dinner: Stop by The Oceanic from 7pm to 10pm for special cocktails and bites, and stroll the Crystal Pier in the moonlight!

• Beer Glasses and Boarding Passes Raffle: Looking for some free airline tickets? Make sure to be at Wilmington Brewing Company taproom at 5pm for a glass of beer, some bites from Chef Driven food truck, and a chance to win!

• The Brothers Comatose at Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard: Looking for a lively start to the weekend? Would a mix of bluegrass, country, and rock’ n’ roll do the trick? From 7pm to 10pm with a $25 cover.

Friday, October 18th

• Yoga on the Intracoastal: Bring your yoga mat or a towel to Dockside Restaurant for a class (drop in and beginner friendly) starting at 7:30pm. Drop in rate is $18.

• Little Shop of Horrors at Thalian Hall: If a mix of Broadway, Hollywood, and Sci-Fi sounds like your perfect weekend pastime, be there at 7:30pm on the main stage (with other performances throughout the weekend)!

• Encanto, The Sing Along Concert: Grab the kids and head over to the Wilson Center for an orchestra-accompanied screening of the film. Get your tickets online before they sell out, and make sure to arrive early for 20-30 minutes of pre-show material and behind the scenes!

• Chill-i By the Dunes Fundraiser: Are you an art lover? Join the Carolina Beach Mural Project to celebrate their 20th mural and raise funds for the next! Starting at 4pm for $45 per person.

• Willie Macc at The Dead Crow Comedy Room: Starting at 7pm for $20 per person. The perfect weekend activity: laughter!

• Arts and Crafts Fair at Porter’s Neck Village: Browse handmade items from local artisans from 2pm to 6pm.

Saturday, October 19th

• Fall Festival and 10th Anniversary Party at Flytrap Brewing: Pumpkin patch, food, live music, face painting, and more from 2pm to 9pm. See online for various event times.

• Greenfield Lake Monthly Nature Walks: Lover of nature, birds, and the changing seasons? Join this free, guided tour starting at 9am.

• Fall Fest at Waterman’s Brewing: Pop-up market and brunch from 11am to 3pm!

• Harvest Festival Fundraiser: Farm Fun, Shrimp Boil, Scarecrow Building, and tons more! Swing by from 2pm to 7pm to get your fall fun fix supporting Rise Up Community Farm.

• Fall Festival at Biggers Market: Swing by for Fall activities (including apple bobbing and pumpkin painting), live music, food, and drink from 3pm to 6pm.

• Wilmington Run Club Social at Capt’n Bills: Hangout (and open volleyball courts) from 6pm to 9pm. Bring your friends and get to know the Wilmington Run Club!

• Wilmy Walks for All, The Wilmington Girls Club Haunted Trail Social Event: From 8pm to 9pm $20 per person. Support the Wilmington Girls Club, and have some spooky fun!

Sunday, October 20th

• Boogie in the Park Concert Series: Port City Shakedown at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park from 5pm to 7pm. Bring a blanket or a beach chair and enjoy!

• Autumn Goddess Cacao Ceremony and Craft: Hosted at Lavender Rain Emporium from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at $65 per person. Honor the goddesses through the ceremony and craft project!

• Lainey Wilson, Country’s Cool Again Tour at Riverfront Park: Starting at 7pm with tickets starting at $136.

• Book Release Party at The Azalea Station: Celebrating S. C. Porter's 4th book, My Thoughts Exactly with books available for purchase and book signing from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

• Soy Candle Making Workshop: Hosted at Flytrap Brewery (and presented by Lucid Coast Candle Bar) from 2pm to 4pm. Reserve your seat online now!

• Brunch and Blooms Flower Arranging Workshop at The Eagles Dare: Starting at 12pm for $75 enjoy delicious food by Grateful Graze, and your very own, self designed and made floral arrangement!

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK 🍔
Grimm Burger - Serving Smash Burgers at Their First Brick and Mortar Location!

Your favorite food truck (making arguably the best burgers in Wilmington) The Grimm Burger, is now serving beers and burgers at their first ever brick and mortar location! If you haven’t had a chance to try the Carolina Reaper (spicy red relish, pickled jalapeño and spicy G sauce), or the Gravedigger (made from scratch pimento cheese and crispy bacon) now is a better time than ever!

Their brand new location is located off Military Cutoff Rd in The Forum (near Mayfaire). They are currently open from 11am to 9pm on weekdays, 11am to 10pm Friday and Saturday, 11am to 8pm on Sunday, and closed on Mondays.

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LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• The Starling Bar | ChurchYard Ghost | 7pm

• Seven Mile Post | Justing Cody Fox | 6pm

• End of Days Distillery | DJ Professor Dub | 6pm

• Bourgie Nights | Henhouse Prowlers | 7pm

Saturday 

• Seven Mile Post | Eastbound | 6pm

• The Starling Bar | DJ Professor Dub | 7pm

• Greenfield Lake Amphithteater | Ole 60 | 6:30pm

• Live At Ted’s | Soul-R Fushion | 8pm

Sunday

• Wrightsville Beach Brewery | Back Pocket Buddha and Birdwell Beat | 12pm

• Waterline Brewery | Randy McQuay | 4pm

• Live At Ted’s | The Awkward Silents | 4pm

FOOD TRUCKS 
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

FORKS ‘N’ MOTION
October 18 — PPD — 11am to 2pm
October 21 — New Hanover Sheriff’s Department — 11am to 2pm

COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER:
October 17 — Mankind Brewing — 3pm to 8pm

BOUY BOWL WILMINGTON:
October 18 — UNCW Recreation Center — 11am to 2pm
October 21 — Topsail High School — 1:30pm to 5:30pm

TASTE OF VIETNAM BY SAMMI:
October 19 — Freya’s Haus — 5pm to 7pm

FUNNELS OF LOVE:
October 20 — Tidalwater Clubhouse — 4:30pm to 7:30pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

🧟‍♂️ Phobia Haunted Trail: Looking to add some spooky to your weekend? The options are limitless! This seasonal trail is located at 2859 Marco Rd in Leland, and takes about 30 minutes to complete (i.e. survive your worst nightmares). They won’t touch, but they will terrify. Find more info online

🍟 New Foods at the NC Fair This Week: The NC Fair in Raleigh started today (and runs through the 27th), and 72 new foods have been spotted! Some of these include birthday cake cookie dough on a stick, deep fried cheesy brisket bites, loaded sweet potato fries, Alaskan King Crab Pop, and sweet cheese pie.

🐝 Aerial Mosquito Spray Unintentionally Kills Bees Across Brunswick County: The State of NC is currently investigating new solutions to mosquito problems in North Carolina (heightened after hurricane Helene), as the Aerial spray (used last Friday - Monday) killed thousands of bees.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
43🌡️63 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 SE 15 mph

Friday
43🌡️69 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 S 10 mph

Saturday
49🌡️73 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 SW 11 mph

Sunday
52🌡️75 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 S 10 mph

Monday
53🌡️76 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 SW 9 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 77°F