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PCJ Fri Oct 3: “Rock, Punk, BBQ & More: Wilmington’s Weekend Starts Here 🍂🎶”

Weather looks perfect for a weekend out–from Rocky Horror to a Punk Rock Flea Market, we’ve got your Friday through Sunday plans.

It’s a weekend of cult classics, punk vibes, and community jams! Start Friday night with a Rocky Horror Picture Show shadowcast at The Eagle’s Dare, get your punk fix Saturday at the PCB Flea Market, and wrap it all up Sunday with free Bluegrass & BBQ at Covenant Church.

Don’t Miss

PCB Punkrock Flea Market

SAT OCT 4: Noon - 5Pm @ The Eagle's Dare - DT
Next big Punk Rock Flea Market at The Eagle’s Dare featuring bands, Dark Arts and crafts, and you. Saturday October 4th PCB PRESENTS our Fall Flea featuring music, art, and community action groups.

Free and ALL AGES. First band at noon.

Confirmed Bands..

  • Acid Hawk (Charleston)

  • Infinitefreefall (Charleston)

  • Echos of Heros

  • Top Cutters Union

  • ocytic

  • Rocket 77

  • Some are Travlers

  • 5ft Nuttin

Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast

FRI OCT 3: 8-11Pm @ The Eagle's Dare - DT
This October, Pineapple-Shaped Lamps and The Eagle's Dare invite you to come up to the lab...and see what's on the slab...as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Don't miss your chance to see our iconic shadowcast of the cult classic that has shocked and titillated audiences for over half-a-century!

Bluegrass & BBQ

SUN OCT 5: 4-6PM Covenant Church - ILM
Everything's FREE (even the food!). It’s our way of being as a blessing to our community. The concert featuring Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers starts at 4pm and the food is served at 5pm.

Ladies’ Climbing Night

Friday, October 10 | Reserve your spot between 5:50-10PM
(Second Friday of Each Month)

At Wilmington Rock Gym, we’re dedicated to creating an inclusive, welcoming space for every climber. We understand that starting out or honing your climbing skills can feel challenging, so we’re thrilled to host a special monthly event just for women of all backgrounds. Come climb, connect with others, and enjoy a supportive atmosphere. Our team will be on hand to help with belaying and offer climbing advice. Reserve your spot between 5:30 and 10 PM. Climbers of all skill levels are welcome, and gear rental is included.


Live Music

Friday

Wes Sayer Live Music

4-7:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

5:30 PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL

Live Music

6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM

Boba Funk l Live @ Cloud 9

6:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM

Flicker//Fade Live Emo Band $15/$20

Azalea Station - ILM

The Port City Players

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion - KB

Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience

7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Josh Starkey

7:00 PM @ The Harp - GFL

Alex Williams @ Seven Mile Post

7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG

Gavin Adcock

7:30 PM @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion - DT

The Hatch Brothers LIVE at SeaWitch

8:00 PM @ Seawitch - CB

Righteous Roots

8:00 PM @ Oden Brewing - ILM

Open Mic

8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava

Open Mic Night Fridays

9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Dragons with Matches

10:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Afterparty w/ Alla Prima

10:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL

Saturday

10th Annual Oktoberfest Under the Bridge

12:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT

Sips & Songs

2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Tripodacus

2:00 PM @ Tapyard - ILM

1 Hit Blunder l Live @ Cloud 9

6:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM

The Hatch Brothers

6:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD

Jet 22 Live at Bowstring Bar & Music Venue

7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

The Instigators

7:00 PM @ The Commodore Public House & Kitchen - ILM

Polar Bear Blues Band @ Seven Mile Post

7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG

Bacon Grease LIVE at SeaWitch

8:00 PM @ Seawitch - CB

Red Dress Amy

8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT

Sunday

Audiomelt

11AM @ Riverfest - DT

Tara Nicole’s Spooky Drag Brunch at Eagle’s Dare

1:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT

The Rhythm Bones

3-6:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT

Dram Fam Jam Band

3:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL

Backyard Bluegrass

3-6:00 PM @ Tapyard - ILM

Bachtoberfest 2025 - Tallis Chamber Orchestra: Fermental

4:00 PM @ Fermental - CD

Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers

4:00 PM @ Covenant Church - ILM

Open Jazz Jam

5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD

The Wailers

5:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT

The 502s - Easy Street Tour

6:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL

The 502s Afterparty w/ Righteous Roots

9:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL

Your weekend plans aren’t complete without some Oktoberfest cheer! Hit the steins and food trucks at Waterline or Topsail Brewing, or enjoy Bachtoberfest’s music, craft beer, and wine at Fermental.

-Jason