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PCJ Fri May 16: Teddy Swims Postponed — But Mad Mole’s Ready to Rock

PCJ Fri May 16: Teddy Swims Postponed — But Mad Mole’s Ready to Rock

Grab a gyro, sip a craft brew, and catch some tunes — your weekend music lineup is here.

Jason @ Port City Pulse
May 16, 2025

Teddy Swims fans will have to wait a little longer (new date: June 1), but in the meantime, Mad Mole is throwing a 7th birthday bash with live music, fresh beer releases, and food trucks galore. Pair that with the Greek Festival's traditional tunes and dancing, and you've got a weekend that hits all the right notes.

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Wilmington Greek Festival

FRI MAY 16: 11AM - SUN MAY 18: 5PM @ Saint Nicholas Church - ILM
The Wilmington Greek Festival returns May 16–18 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, offering traditional food, music, dancing, and cultural experiences.

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Mad Mole 7-Year Anniversary Party!

SAT MAY 17: Noon - 9PM @ Mad Mole Brewing - WB
Can you believe it?! Mad Mole Brewing is turning 7- and we’re going BIG. Seven years of brews, community, and good times... and it’s all thanks to YOU! Our incredible customers, the local legends we’ve partnered with, and everyone who’s been part of the Mad Mole fam this celebration is for YOU
LIVE MUSIC:
Josh Lewis (1-4pm)
Massive Grass (5-8pm)
FOOD TRUCKS:
@kimchitacowilmington (1-4pm)
@eat_at_eastside (5-8pm)
DOUBLE BEER RELEASE:
Pulling Down Daisies (New England IPA)
Pushing Up Daisies (West Coast IPA)
A hazy & juicy / crisp & bitter combo!
Come party with us, drink some killer beers, vibe to live music, and celebrate 7 epic years!

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Live Music

FRIDAY

11:00 AM	National Bbq Day (Stay Tuned)	Larry’s Deli-Que - TS
4:00 PM	Keeping It Country Live	Gio Fund Event Center - LL
5:00 PM	Free Concert Friday: A Sublime Tribute With 40Oz To Freedom And School Of Rock	The Eagle's Dare - DT
6:00 PM	Live Music	Hi-Wire - LIM
6:00 PM	Petty Mac Revue - Free Live Music @ Sunset Live Music Series	Marina Grill - ILM
6:00 PM	Live Music	Seagate Bottle Shop - ILM
6:00 PM	Live Music With Ackoustics & Taste N Seize	Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL
7:00 PM	Yarn	Bowstring - SPD
7:00 PM	ElectroheX	Reggie's on 42nd Street - DT
7:00 PM	Butter L Live @ Cloud 9	Cloud 9 - ILM
7:00 PM	Matt Kearney	Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL
7:00 PM	Live Music With Carolina Rising	Gio Fund Event Center - LL
7:00 PM	Mike Rooney Live	Larry’s Deli-Que - TS
7:00 PM-9:00 PM	Joe Copple	Palate - ILM
7:00 PM-10:00 PM	Delia & Friends At The Bend	The Bend - OGD
8:00 PM	The Hatch Brothers Live At Seawitch	SeaWitch - CB
8:00 PM	Randy Mcquay (Sold Out)	Live at Teds - ILM
9:00 PM-12:00 AM	Tater-Pop	Mad Katz -MJ
9:00 PM	Open Mic Night Fridays	Bottega - ILM
10:00 PM	Matt Kearney Afterparty W/ Nate Gerry & Friends	Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL

SATURDAY

10:00 AM	Beach Grass Bluegrass Concert	Larry’s Deli-Que - TS
5:00 PM	Massive Grass	Mad Mole Brewing - WB
6:00 PM-9:00 PM	Joe Copple	Rooster & The Crow - DT
6:00 PM	Professor Dub	End of Days Distillery - CD
6:00 PM	Oc3eans	Pier 33 at Port City Marina - DT
7:00 PM	Shelby Smoak Duo w/Special Guests	Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT
7:00 PM	The Stews	Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL
7:00 PM	Red NOT Chili Peppers	Bowstring - SPD
7:00 PM	May Metal Mayham w/ Fox Noose, Crimson Steel and Beard of Antlers	Reggie's on 42nd Street - DT
7:00 PM	Dirty White Rags L Live @ Cloud 9	Cloud 9 - ILM
7:00 PM	An Evening Extreme W/ Benji Hughes And Jon Lindsay	Bourgie Nights - ILM
7:00 PM	Therapy Live	Larry’s Deli-Que - TS
7:30 PM	Blue Cactus At Live At Ted'S	Live at Teds - ILM
8:00 PM	The Conspiracy Live At Seawitch	SeaWitch - CB
8:00 PM	Chris Duarte Group	The Rusty Nail - DT
8:00 PM	Blue Cactus	Live at Teds - ILM
8:00 PM	Dickey Hazel	Ogden Tap Room - OGD
9:00 PM	Electric Enclave Presents: Dirty Snatcha	Ironclad Brewery - ILM
9:00 PM	Righteous Roots	Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM
10:00 PM	Sugar Bomb Featuring Rebekah Todd	The Palm Room - WB
10:00 PM	The Stews Afterparty W/ Motomojo	Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL
10:00 PM-1:00 AM	Delia Stanley Live	Dram Tree Tavern - GFL
10:00 AM	Beach Grass Bluegrass Concert	Larry’s Deli-Que - TS

SUNDAY

Noon - 2:00 PM	Smoothie Jazz with the Jasmine Duo Port City Jams Subscriber!	Coco Pipa - ILM
12:00 PM-3:00 PM	Reggae Sunday W/ Selah Dubb	Rooster & The Crow - DT
2:00 PM	Dragons with Matches	Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM
3:00 PM	Dram Fam Jam Band	Dram Tree Tavern - GFL
3:00 PM	Backyard Bluegrass	Tapyard - ILM
3:00 PM	Rhythm Bones	The Rusty Nail - DT
4:00 PM	Open Mic	Waterman’s Brewing - WB
4:00 PM	Les Fontanelles (Sold Out)	Live at Teds - ILM
4:30 PM	Taylor Lee Jazz	Funkshun at the Junkshun ILM
5:00 PM	Open Mic	Watermans Brewing Company - WB
5:00 PM-8:00 PM	Tater-Pop	Smoke on the Water - RR
5:00 PM	Open Jazz Jam	Fermental - CD
6:00 PM	Logan Halstead X Willy Tea Taylor W/ The Turkey Buzzards	Bourgie Nights - ILM
8:00 PM	Sun Creative Collective	Wilmington Distillery - DT
6:00 PM-10:00 PM	Delia Stanley	Larry’s Deli-Que - TS

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-Jason