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PCP Wed Oct 22: 🎑 Live Music Alert: NC State Fair This Weekend!

Bands, Bluegrass & Blues β€” State Fair Music Picks

Got plans to check out the N.C. State Fair this weekend? It’s full of live music you won’t want to miss β€” check out the full schedule here: NC State Fair Daily Schedule

Here are 4–5 live music highlights:

  • Thursday, Oct. 23 – 11:00 a.m.: Purebred Mutts (Bluegrass)

  • Thursday, Oct. 23 – 3:00 p.m.: Duck (Funk/Blues/Jazz)

  • Friday, Oct. 24 – 11:00 a.m.: Satellite Dog (Jam/Rock)

  • Friday, Oct. 24 – 5:30 p.m.: Striking Copper (Americana/Rock)

  • Sunday, Oct. 26 – 3:30 p.m.: Landslide - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Enjoy the fair and the tunes! 🎢

Don’t Miss

Blankets & Bonefires Live Music: Phantom Playboys

FRI OCT 24: 7-10 Pm @ Carolina Beach Pier - CB

πŸ‚ Blankets & Bonfires Concert Series πŸ‚

Cozy up on the beach patch and enjoy live music under the autumn sky! Every Friday evening, our beach pumpkin patch transforms into the perfect fall hangout spot β€” with music, bonfires, s’mores, and seasonal vibes you don’t want to miss.

Oct 24 – Phantom Playboys

πŸ”₯ Bonfires & S’mores

We'll be providing two communal fire pits and open for everyone to gather around. S’mores kits available for purchase β€” no advance reservations.

πŸŒ™ What to Bring

Pack your blankets & chairs to make your own cozy spot in the patch.

🍽️ Food & Drinks

Seasonal bites and drinks available for purchase at our pier house & tiki bar. NO OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGES PERMITTED. Pumpkins will also be for sale πŸ™‚

πŸš— Parking & Transport

Free customer parking available in our private parking lot (fills up quickly though). We recommend Uber or Carolina Beach Adventure Taxi for a hassle free experience.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family-Friendly Fun

Bring your kids, friends, date β€” even your pup β€” for a magical fall night by the fire!

HALLOWEEN at Wilmington Rock Gym!

Halloween's coming around the bend and that can only mean one thing... costume party!! πŸ‘»

Members, punch card, and semester pass holders are invited to bring a first-timer for free, and be sure to wear a costume for a shot at one of three marvelous prizes!

See you there! πŸŽƒ

Fundraiser for Cucalorus

SAT OCT 25: 7-9PM @ Jengo’s Playhouse - SPD
Time to get your FUN on with Port City Ukuholics at the Jengo Playhouse in Wilmington on October 25!

Here's all the info you need to grab some tickets for a good cause and be part of our live taping with Patrick Oglivie!!!

GIG: Saturday, October 25, Performance 7-9, at Jengo's Playhouse, 815 Princess St. We will be performing in this beautiful 65 seat theatre which houses the Internationally recognized Cucalorus, a multi-disciplinary arts organization supporting emerging and innovative artists through their annual film festival, a residency program, a community cinema, and an extensive community engagement program. Cucalorus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on funds from individuals, businesses, and grants to fund its annual celebration. $20 Cover Fee. All proceeds to Cucalorus.

Live Music

Wednesday

Paige Bacon

5:30-8:30 PM @ Prost DT

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Celtic Monkey - ILM

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Palate - ILM

Burning Bridges Jazz

7:00-10:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT

Jeff Gover

7-9:00 PM @ Slice of Life - PN

Tedeschi Trucks Band With Very Special Guest Little Feat: Live in 25

07:00 PM @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion - DT

Hump Day Ham Jam

8:00 PM-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - ILM

Apollo Bukowski

9:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM

Open Mic Night

9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD

Thursday

Open Mic with Chris Nash

5-8:00 PM @ LIV DBD - ILM

Open Mic

6:30-9:30 PM @ Wilmington Wine - ILM

Open Mic

6:00 PM @ Grinders - ILM

Thursday Night Live

6:00-8:00 PM @ South Front Tavern - ILM

Bryan Toney

6:00 PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB

Champ Saint-Amand

6:00 PM @ Cameron Art Museum - ILM

Open Mic with Tatianna Matthews

7:00 - 11:00 PM @ Tempo.33 - DT

Drum Circle

7:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra

7:00 PM @ Bourgie Nights - ILM

Wilmington Big Band

7:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT

Open Mic

7-10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra at Bourgie Nights

07:00 PM @ Bourgie Nights - ILM

Meet Loaf Tribute Band

07:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Open Mic with Delia Stanley

8-11:00 PM @ Tapyard - CD

Jesse Stockton

8-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

John Hussmann

9:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM

Friday

Wes Sayer Live Music

4-7:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Matthew Hale

6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM

Julia Rothenberger

6:00 PM @ Palate - ILM

Wine & Dinner Pairing at Marina Grill – Waterfront Experience

06:00 PM @ Pier 33 at Port City Marina - DT

Will Maxwell I Live

06:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM

Doug McFarland

6:00 PM @ Outer Dunes Brewing - OGD

Silent Disco at NC Aquarium @ Fort Fisher

06:30 PM @ NC Aquarium - FF

Paul Cauthen

07:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL

Phantom Playboys

7:00 PM @ Carolina Beach Pier - CB

Folkschwagen

7:00 PM @ Ogden Tap Room - OGD

WILLIS | Wilmington | 10/24

07:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Masonboro Sound

7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD

Open Mic

8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava

Joanne Shaw Taylor

8:00 PM @ Kenan Auditorium - UNCW

Eternally Grateful

08:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM

Chris O’Leary Band

8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT

Southern Trouble 

08:00 PM @ Seawitch - CB

Open Mic Night Fridays

9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Joe Copple

9:00 PM @ Underfront Bar and Lounge - DT

Paul Cauthen Afterparty w/ Parker Lanier

10:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL

Dickey Hazel

10:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB

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-Jason