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PCJ Fri Jun 20: Talking Tunes, Birthday Brews & Summer Grooves
Mark Romeo turns 71—and you’re invited. Plus, a summer kickoff party you won’t want to miss.
Jason @ Port City Pulse
June 20, 2025
If you want to stay in tune with Wilmington’s vibrant music scene, subscribing to Port City Jams is a great start—but don’t stop there. Join the Talking Tunes in Wilmington Facebook group, where Mark Romeo keeps the conversation going year-round. This Saturday, swing by Wilmington Distillery to help celebrate Mark’s 71st birthday and the 5th anniversary of Talking Tunes. Music starts around 8, and Frank Grant & The Feelin' take the stage at 9. It’s going to be a great night with even better company.
Don’t Miss
Summer Kickoff Party!
SAT JUN 21: 2-6Pm @ By The Beach Brewing 104 Old Eastwood Road - ILM
☀️🍻 Summer Kickoff at By The Beach Brewing! 🎉
Join us as we launch into summer the right way—with cold beer, great food, live music, and creative fun!
🛻 Craft Box DIY Craft Truck – Make your own DIY craft right at the brewery!
🎶 Live Music – Tom Choiniere bringing the good vibes all afternoon.
🥪 Food – Complimentary food with purchase of beer
🍺 Fresh Brews – Crisp, cool, and perfect for a sunny day—our taps are ready to keep you chill all afternoon!
🗓️ Date: June 21st 2-6pm
📍 By The Beach Brewing – Wilmington, NC
🎟️ Free to attend – Crafts available for purchase!
Let’s sip, snack, and get crafty to celebrate the start of summer! See less
Live Music
FRIDAY
4-7:00 PM | Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
5:00 PM | Free Concert Friday: A Pearl Jam Tribute With Deep 6! Also Ft. Audiomelt | The Eagle's Dare - DT |
6:00 PM | Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL | |
6:00 PM | Hi-Wire - LIM | |
7:00 PM | Cloud 9 - ILM | |
7:00 PM | Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL | |
7:00-10:00 PM | The Bend - OGD | |
7:00 PM | Seagate Bottle Shop - ILM | |
8:00 PM | Live at Teds - ILM | |
8:00 PM | Larry’s Deli-Que - TS | |
8:00 PM | SeaWitch - CB | |
8:00 PM | Live Oak Bank Pavilion - DT | |
8-11:00 PM | The Rusty Nail - DT | |
9:00 PM | Bottega - ILM | |
10:00 PM | Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL |
SATURDAY
1:00 PM | The Eagle's Dare - DT | |
2-5:00 PM | Wilmington Distillery - ILM | |
2:30 PM - 11PM | Cape Fear Blues Fest: Papa Midnight, Bobby Messano, Frank Grant & The Feeling and The Nasty Chaps - $30 | The Rusty Nail - DT |
6:30 PM | End Of The Line: A Tribute To The Allman Brothers W/ Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns | Bowstring - SPD |
7:00 PM | Cloud 9 - ILM | |
7:00 PM | The Eagle's Dare - DT | |
7:00 PM | Seven Mile Post - OG | |
7:00 PM | Reggie's on 42nd Street - DT | |
7-10:00 PM | Carolina Ale House - ILM | |
7-10PM | The Bend - OGD | |
7:00 PM | Ogden Tap Room - OGD | |
8-11:00 PM | Seagate Bottle Shop - ILM | |
8:00 PM | Live at Teds - ILM | |
8:00 PM | Bourgie Nights - ILM | |
8:00 PM | Kenan Auditorium - UNCW | |
8:00 PM | Larry’s Deli-Que - TS | |
8:00 PM | SeaWitch - CB |
SUNDAY
2-5:00 PM | Seagate Bottle Shop - ILM | |
3-6:00 PM | The Rusty Nail - DT | |
3:00 PM | Tapyard - ILM | |
3:00 PM | Dram Tree Tavern - GFL | |
4-7:00 PM | Waterman’s Brewing - WB | |
4:00 PM | Live at Teds - ILM | |
4:30 PM | The Junkshun ILM | |
5:00 PM | Fermental - CD | |
5:00 PM | Seven Mile Post - OG | |
7:00 PM | Bowstring - SPD |
While Port City Jams brings you the beats, today’s Port City Pulse takes a closer look at new laws coming out of Raleigh—from climate rollbacks to shrimping bans—that could shape daily life here in Wilmington. Give it a read and stay informed. |  |