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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
4-7:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM | |
6:00 PM @ Palate - ILM | |
Wine & Dinner Pairing at Marina Grill – Waterfront Experience | 06:00 PM @ Pier 33 at Port City Marina - DT |
06:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Outer Dunes Brewing - OGD | |
06:30 PM @ NC Aquarium - FF | |
07:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL | |
7:00 PM @ Carolina Beach Pier - CB | |
7:00 PM @ Ogden Tap Room - OGD | |
07:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava | |
8:00 PM @ Kenan Auditorium - UNCW | |
08:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM | |
8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
08:00 PM @ Seawitch - CB | |
9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
9:00 PM @ Underfront Bar and Lounge - DT | |
10:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
10:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB |
Saturday
01:30 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
2:00 PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB | |
2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
4:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
5:00 PM @ Smoke on the Water - RR | |
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 |
6:00 PM @ Backspin Social - OGD | |
06:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
07:00 PM @ Seawitch - CB | |
07:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL | |
08:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT | |
08:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM | |
8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
08:30 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
10:00 PM - 1AM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM |
Sunday
Noon - 2:30 Pm @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB | |
3:00 PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB | |
Noon - 3:00 PM @ Rooster & The Crow - DT | |
2:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM | |
3-6:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
3:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL | |
3-6:00 PM @ Tapyard - ILM | |
03:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
04:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM | |
5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
06:00 PM @ Bourgie Nights - ILM | |
06:30 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
7:00 PM @ Freya's Haus - SHL | |
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. | ![]() |

