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PCJ: Mon Jun 2: 7 concerts, 1 city, and a summer of sound begins now

From Kenan Chapel to UNCW, here's where to hear top-tier performances around town.

You don’t have to drive far (or spend a dime) to hear world-class music this week. The Port City Music Festival has arrived, with performances happening all over Wilmington—churches, museums, and even a synagogue become intimate stages for an unforgettable summer concert series.

Don’t Miss

17th Annual Port City Music Festival at CAM

THURS JUN 5: 4:30 PM @ Cameron Art Museum - ILM

Founded in 2009 by cellist and conductor Stephen Framil and Wilmington artist Christine Farley, the 17th Annual Port City Music Festival 2025 is a summer concert series committed to the highest quality of performance and making the experience of great music accessible to all.

Community Master Class 4:30-6:30 PM

In partnership with the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra programs.

Festival Concert 7 PM

JC Bach Oboe Quartet in B-flat
Rebecca Clarke Sonata for Viola & Piano
Sibelius Five Songs, Op. 37
Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49

Gared Crawford, Violinist
Sarah Sutton, Violist
Stephen Framil, Cellist
Kyle Engler, Mezzo-Soprano
Stephanie Caulder, Oboist
Daniel Lau, Pianist

Registration Required; $5 Suggested donation
Your donations support this and other programming for the community.

Live Music

Monday

🎶 Enjoy the rhythm of summer—but don’t tune out the season we just entered. Hurricane season officially began yesterday, and now’s the perfect time to double-check your emergency plan and restock your supplies.

The Red Cross Hurricane Safety page has tips to help you stay ready, and their FREE Emergency App can send alerts, show shelter locations, and guide you through any storm.

Port City Pulse is here to keep you in the know—whether it’s issues that affect your day-to-day or what to do when the skies turn gray.

-Jason