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PCJ Fri Feb 13: Valentine’s Weekend + A Chance to Rally Together

Love songs, punk rock, birthday beats — and a reason to show up for our community.

Happy Valentine’s Weekend, Wilmington ❤️

Whether you’re slow dancing, slam dancing, or just vibing with friends, this weekend’s live music lineup has something for every kind of love story. From a vinyl Valentine’s dance party downtown to a punk rock flea takeover and a birthday celebration filled with music and art — the city is showing up in full color.

And in true Wilmington fashion, we’re also coming together for something bigger than a night out. More on that below 👇️ 

Don’t Miss

Valentines Day at the Underfront Co

FRI FEB 13: 5PM @ Underfront Co - BAD
Celebrate Valentine's Day at The Underfront Co. in Downtown Wilmington NC on Front Street — Saturday, February 14th — with a very special Valentine's Day Edition of Fort Lowell Records’ own LET’S DANCE Vinyl DJ Night / Dance Party featuring all of your favorite love songs within a variety of musical genres — Pop, Disco, Boogie, Indie, Hip-Hop, R&B, Electronic, etc. — including the latest hits and spanning the past five decades. Dancing starts at 8:00pm and goes all night. Tickets are available to buy in advance; otherwise a $10.00 cover charge will be collected at the door upon entry paid via Cash, Credit Card, or Venmo.

Alec Chambers Benefit

FRI FEB 13: 8PM @ Satellite - GFL
We will be taking over @satellitebarandlounge Friday February 13 with a 2-hour set to benefit the Alec Chambers Scholarship Foundation. 21+ music at 8p!

PCB Punk Flea

SAT FEB 14: Noon - 4:30 Pm @ The Eagle's Dare - DT
Come one, come all to the greatest Punk Rock Flea Market in town!! 8 bands, 20 vendors, all ages and FREE!! Noon to 430 at The Eagle’s Dare . Dont miss it!!

BANDS

  • 1 HIT BLUNDER

  • GAS STATION BONER PILLS

  • TRAILERPARK ORCHESTRA

  • BUSTED RADIO

  • DIAL 0

  • THE RYAN HENRY

  • ROCKET 77

  • COLDETH

DARK ARTS AND CRAFTS BY LOCAL VENDORS

Valentines Day & Nicol’s BDay Party - Music & Art

SAT FEB 14: 3-6Pm @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT
This Valentine’s Saturday, we’re celebrating LOVE — and one of the hearts behind Wilmington Distillery, NICOL KARN.

Join us for a daytime celebration filled with music, art, cake, free liquor samples and tasty beverages.

  • 🗓 SAT, FEB 14 | 3–6 PM

  • 🎶 Live Music starting at 2 PM

  • Jesse Stockton • Paul DeCirce (Dirty Dead) • Musical Guests

  • 🎨 Live Art by Ryan Small & Kim Barr

  • 🍰 Cake by I-Rise Baked Goods

  • 🎟 FREE Entry (tips appreciated)

  • $4 Mimosas • Savory Bloodies • Craft Cocktails • Mocktails • Beer & Wine

  • Family friendly. Dog friendly.

  • Come raise a glass to love, friendship, creativity, and another year around the sun. 🥂✨

  • ❤️🎁🌹P.S. Does your Valentine like a Good Liquor?

Bring home some of our locally crafted, small-batch spirits: CHILLI WILLI, VON VODKA, IZZYz RUM, IZZYz SPICED RUM, HONEY CORNBREAD MOONSHINE, REGULATOR WHISKEY, Etc. Buy Bottles before 9 pm, even on Sundays! Remember to bring your bottles back for recycling.

Live Music

Friday

The School Boys

6:00 PM @ Ponysaurus Brewing - ILM

Live Music

6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM

Motion Made Jazz Trio

7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD

Dirty Dead Acoustic

7:00 PM @ The Goat and Compass - BAD

Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked: Jimmy Buffet Tribute

7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Open Mic with Wes Sayer

8-11 PM @ The Harp - GFL

Valentines Jazz & Dancing with The Speakeasy 7

8:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT

Magic Attic

9:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Free Jazz Friday featuring Friday

7:30-10:30 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT

Open Mic

8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava

Sloppy Copy

8:00 PM @ Satellite Bar - GFL

Open Mic Night Fridays

9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Saturday

Punk Flea Market: 8 Bands, 20 Vendors

Noon - 4:30 Pm @ The Eagle's Dare - DT

Sips & Songs

2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Jesse Stockton • Paul DeCirce (Dirty Dead) • Musical Guests

3-6 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Taylor Michels Niel Diamond Tribute

5:00 PM @ Elks Lodge 532 - ILM

The Brent Stimmel Band

7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD

Cape Fear Blues Jam

8:00-11:00PM @ The Rusty Nail - ILM

My Bloody Valentine Goth Prom w/ Dead Cool $15 adv./$20 door

8:00 PM - midnight @ The Eagle's Dare - DT

Mystic River

8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT

The Taylor Lee Trio featuring Benny Hill and Tony Mallard

Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT

Ginger& Dylan

10:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Sunday

Dead on Deck

2-5 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM

The Dew Drops

3:00 PM @ Tapyard - ILM

The Rhythm Bones

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

Dram Fam Jam Band

3:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL

Open Jazz Jam

5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD

Valentine’s weekend is about love — and that includes love for your community.

Tonight at Satellite Bar and Lounge, Sloppy Copy takes the stage for a benefit supporting the Alec Chambers Scholarship Fund. Alec was known for his effortless skate style, creative spirit, and the way he made friends everywhere he went. Showing up is one way we keep that spirit alive.

-Jason