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PCP Fri Jul 10: Live Music, Puppies & Bubble Fest This Weekend 🐶🫧
Your weekend starts here with concerts, community, and one rare opportunity for saxophonists.
Calling all saxophonists.
It's not every day you get the chance to learn how your instrument actually works from a professional repair technician. Whether you're a performer, band director, student, or simply curious about what happens beneath the keys, next week's Advanced Saxophone Repair Techniques workshop offers a rare opportunity to get hands-on with the mechanics of one of music's most expressive instruments. Even if you never plan to repair your own horn, you'll walk away with a deeper appreciation for what goes into making it sing.
Don’t Miss
![]() Dog Days of Summer at Waterline Brewing Co.SAT JUL 11 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Waterline Brewing Co. Grab your pup (or come meet your future best friend) and join us for a tail-wagging afternoon at Dog Days of Summer on Saturday, July 11th from 12:00–5:00 PM at Waterline Brewing Company! Whether you're looking to shop local, adopt a new furry family member, enjoy live music, or simply spend the day with fellow dog lovers, there's something for everyone!
Grab one of Wilmington's favorite smash burgers and fuel up for the afternoon. 🐶 Dog-Friendly Event Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome! Please remember to clean up after your pups so everyone can enjoy the day. Bring your friends, your family, and your four-legged companions for an afternoon filled with local shopping, live music, delicious food, and plenty of puppy kisses. We can't wait to see you there! 🐾💜 | ![]() BUBBLE FEST Wilmington | 3rd AnnualSUN JUL 12 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · The Bend 🫧 Wilmington’s ORIGINAL Bubble Fest is BACK! 🫧 Get ready for the ultimate family-friendly Bubble Fest in Wilmington, NC - a magical day filled with giant bubbles, interactive bubble entertainers creating enormous bubbles throughout the event, frozen desserts, local vendors, live music, and unforgettable summer fun! Bubble Fest Wilmington is the area’s original and most loved bubble festival, bringing thousands of families together each year for a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t find anywhere else! ✨ 🫧 WHAT TO EXPECT: • Giant bubbles + interactive bubble stations • Local vendors + shopping • Music + high-energy atmosphere • Photo-worthy moments everywhere • Family-friendly fun for all ages 💛 WHY PEOPLE LOVE BUBBLE FEST: This isn’t just an event - it’s a Wilmington tradition. For years three years, families across Wilmington, Leland, and surrounding coastal NC communities have made Bubble Fest their go-to summer celebration. |
Live Music
Fri Jul 10
5PM–8PM @ Haven of Southport | |
6PM–9PM @ Marina Grill | |
6PM–9PM @ Shaka Taco | |
6PM–9PM @ Seven Mile Post | |
Live Music with Eric & Karen Peterson at Brunswick Beer Xchange | 6PM–9PM @ Brunswick Beer Xchange |
6PM–8PM @ Airlie Gardens | |
6PM–9PM @ Marina Grill · Free | |
6PM–9PM @ Hi-Wire Brewing · Free | |
Free Concert Friday - Big Reputation: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | 6PM–9PM @ The Eagle's Dare |
7PM–10PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | |
7PM–10PM @ Rooster & The Crow | |
7PM–10PM @ Cape Side Brewing | |
7PM–10PM @ Ohana Wine Bar | |
7PM–9PM @ The Fuzzy Needle · Free | |
7PM–10PM @ Bowstring · Free | |
7:30PM–10:30PM @ Avenue B | |
The Wheeland Brothers' Beach Bar Tour @ The Palm Room W/ Dylan Cotrone | 8PM–11:59PM @ Bowstring Brewyard |
9PM–2AM @ Barzarre |
Sat Jul 11
1-4Pm @ The Cotton Exchange | |
2:00 PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery | |
7Pm @ Bowstring | |
6:00 PM @ Outer Dunes Brewing | |
7:00 PM @ Henry’s Restaurant | |
7PM @ Ogden Tap Room | |
7PM @ Seven Mile Post | |
7Pm @ The Bend | |
7PM - 9PM @ 3233 Burnt Mills Dr | |
7Pm @ The Rooster and the Crow | |
Wheelhouse - $10 | 8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail |
9PM @ Pour Fellas Pub |
Sun Jul 12
2Pm - 5PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar | |
3-6Pm @ The Rusty Nail | |
7PM @ Fermental |
The music will be hot—and so will the weather. Friday and Saturday bring near-100° temperatures with afternoon storm chances, while Sunday cools down just enough to make outdoor events a bit more comfortable. Drink plenty of water, take advantage of the shade when you can, and enjoy another great weekend of live music around Wilmington. 🎶☀️ -Jason | ![]() |


