Port City Jams
Posts
PCJ Fri Feb 20: Drinks on the Boardwalk? 👀 + This Weekend’s Shows

PCJ Fri Feb 20: Drinks on the Boardwalk? 👀 + This Weekend’s Shows

Open-container talks in CB + your weekend soundtrack.

Jason @ Port City Pulse
February 20, 2026

Imagine grabbing a drink and strolling the Carolina Beach boardwalk with it in hand.

Town leaders are exploring that very idea with a proposed social district — details are in today’s Port City Pulse. Go check it out (and subscribe if you haven’t).

Drink and stroll at CB? What are your thoughts? Share them below! 👇️

Alright — onto the live music lineup.

Don’t Miss

Dead Intentions

Today: 7PM @ Fermental - CD
Join the fine folks at Fermental as we welcome DEAD INTENTIONS for an evening of live music in the Cargo District.

Performing music from The Grateful Dead and other greats, DEA`D INTENTIONS is a perfect way to kick off the weekend. It's magic for the ears and rhythm for the soul.

Learn More »

A Killers Confession

Today: 7PM @ Reggie's on 42nd Street - DT
A Killer’s Confession is the creative rebirth of vocalist Waylon Reavis, launched in 2016 after his departure from Mushroomhead. Built in the heart of Cleveland’s heavy music scene, the band represents a turning point in Reavis’s career, a place where he could confront personal battles, reclaim his identity, and push his artistry into new territory. $23.72

Learn More »

Flying High Again: Ozzy Tribute

SAT FEB 20: 8Pm @ Bowstring - SPD
Flying High Again Brings back its OZZY EXPERIENCE to Bowstring of Wilmington NC. It was a wild ride last time around .. So make sure you don't miss the return trip.. All Ozzy, All Night... Ozzy Forever ! $20.45

Friday

Live Music	6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM
An Evening With Drekker Brewing: Fermental	4:00 PM @ Fermental - CD
Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day With Waterline Brewing!	6:00 PM @ Waterline - DT
Dave Matthews Tribute Band	7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD
Live Music Friday: Dead Intentions - Fermental	7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD
The Dew Drops	7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OGD
Dave Matthews Tribute	7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD
Free Jazz Friday	7:30-10:30 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT
Open Mic	8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava
Open Mic with Wes Sayer	8-11 PM @ The Harp - GFL
Whqr Stnl: The Asheville Mountain Boys	8:00 PM @ Live at Ted's - CSD
Juno Live At Seawitch	8:00 PM @ Seawitch - CB
Dirty Dead Live	9:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT
Open Mic Night Fridays	9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM
Steadfast Reggae ft Timi Irie	9:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT

Saturday

Wilmington Record Show	11:00 AM @ Waterline - DT
Sips & Songs: Jesse Stockton	2:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT
Cape Fear Blues Jam	8:00-11:00PM @ The Rusty Nail - ILM
Masonboro Sound Bluegrass	7 PM @ Fermental - CD
Boba Funk At Seven Mile Post Pub Free Show 7-10	7 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OGD
4-Band Show	7:00 PM @ Barzarre - CD
Stoplight Observations At Bourgie Nights	8 PM @ Bourgie Nights - DT
Songs From The Road Band	8 PM @ Live at Ted's - CSD
Flying High Again	8 PM @ Bowstring - SPD
Steadfast Reggae Ft Timi Irie	9 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT

Sunday

Red Beans & Bluegrass	2:00 PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB
Dead on Deck	2-5 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM
The Rhythm Bones	3-6:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT
Fred Flynn & Wes Sayer	3:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL
Dram Fam Jam Band	3:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL
Paul from Dirty Dead	5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT
Open Jazz Jam	5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD
Stu Cru Two	6:30 PM @ The Ivey - DT

So what do you think — great idea that boosts local business, or asking for trouble? Vote in today’s poll and let your voice be heard.

-Jason