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PCJ Fri Oct 24: Sunny Skies & Live Music This Weekend in Wilmington!

Sunny weekend ahead! Live music, Halloween fun, and local markets—plan your Wilmington adventure now.

Sunny skies and perfect fall weather make this weekend ideal for getting out in Wilmington! Enjoy live music at Downtown Thunder Behind Bars Bike Night on Saturday evening (6–9 PM), catch local sounds at Fermental’s vendor market (noon–5 PM), or dance along at the Boos & Brews Halloween Bash (1:30–7:30 PM). There’s plenty of tunes and fun to fill your days.

Don’t Miss

Downtown Thunder Behind Bars Bike Night

SAT OCT 25: 6-9PM @ The Boatyard Marina District - DT

  • 🏍️ Downtown Thunder Behind Bars Bike Night

  • 📅 Saturday, October 25th | 6 PM – 9 PM

  • 📍 The Boatyard behind Marina Grill & Tequilas Waterfront – Marina District

  • 🎶 During the Sunset Live Music Series

  • 🎤 Live Music by Machine Gun Band

  • 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

  • 🛍️ Local Vendors with The Wave Market!

Get ready to ride into the night with Downtown Thunder Behind Bars Bike Night – returning to the scenic Boatyard in the Marina District! Set against the backdrop of the riverfront and sunset skies, this high-octane evening is part of the Sunset Live Music Series.

Enjoy live music by Machine Gun Band, grab a bite and a drink from Marina Grill and Tequilas Waterfront, and soak in the unbeatable vibes of Wilmington's waterfront.

Fermental Fall Market

SAT OCT 25: Noon - 5PM @ Fermental - CD
Fermental Vendor Market 🥳

Join us at Fermental in WILMINGTON, NC for our vibrant vendor market, where you can discover unique local crafts and delicious artisanal products! Enjoy a refreshing selection of beer, wine, and spirits while you mingle with friends and support local vendors in a fun and lively atmosphere.

  • 🛍️ Vendor Market

  • 🎶 Live Music

  • 🪑 Indoor & Outdoor Seating

  • 😋 Acai Bowls

  • 🦞 The Angry Lobster (Lobster Rolls)

  • 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Family Friendly - Dog Friendly

  • 🅿️ Public Parking

  • 🎟️ Free Admission

Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of community and creativity! Mark your calendars and come sip, shop, and hang out with us!

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.

Boos and Brews Halloween Bash

SAT OCT 25: 1:30 Pm @ Waterline Brewing Co - DT
Join us October 25th from 1:30–7:30 PM at Waterline Brewing for the Boos and Brews Halloween Bash with the Ghostbusters of Cape Fear! 🚫👻

🎶 Live Music by Strange Raven • 🎭 Costume Contest • 🍔 Food Truck • 🎨 Face Painting • 🍹 Craft Drinks • 🎮 Games & Vendors • 🚗 Trunk-or-Treating and VW Cruise Sponsored by Circle the Wagens

Free • All Ages • $1 per pint goes to Salvation Army!


Live Music

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

Saturday

Boos and Brews Halloween Bash

01:30 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT

Therapy

2:00 PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB

Sips & Songs

2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

The Sandy Branch Band

4:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT

TaterPop!

5:00 PM @ Smoke on the Water - RR

The High Riders

6:00 PM @ Rooster & The Crow - DT

Downtown Thunder Behind Bars Bike Night x Sunset Live Music Series

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

Josh Starkey

6:00 PM @ Backspin Social - OGD

Brown Dirt Cowboys l Live

06:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM

SPOOKtacular Halloween Bash with The Cut

07:00 PM @ Seawitch - CB

HIRIE w/ Signal Fire & Mr. Mota

07:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Mystic River

7:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL

White Rabbit Matrix Party

08:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT

Will Hoge (SOLD OUT)

08:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM

The Investigators

8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT

Free Comedy Show

08:30 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Dead Fletchers

10:00 PM - 1AM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM

Sunday

Back Pocket Buddha

Noon - 2:30 Pm @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB

Birdwell Beat

3:00 PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB

Sai Collins

Noon - 3:00 PM @ Rooster & The Crow - DT

Thankfully Departed

2:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM

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

Fred & Wes (full band) at GLYC

03:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL

Soul-R Fusion

04:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM

Open Jazz Jam

5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD

Robert Ellis at Bourgie Nights

06:00 PM @ Bourgie Nights - ILM

Open Mic Night w/ David Ament

06:30 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL

Coleman Daley

7:00 PM @ Freya's Haus - SHL

Jenny Vaughn

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

Love bluegrass? Ocean Isle Beach is just about an hour away for the 2nd Annual Bluegrass By the Beach Festival! Catch Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers from Scotts Hill Loop and enjoy a day of music, food, and community at Silver Coast Winery. Tickets are $30, and a portion of proceeds benefits Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity. Grab yours here: Bluegrass By the Beach Tickets.
-Jason