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PCJ Fri Nov 21: From German Brats to Punk Beats — What’s Happening This Weekend
From festive markets to DIY punk shows — your weekend guide to music and fun in Wilmington.
Wilmington’s weekend lineup is full of tunes and festive vibes! Start with the German Christmas Festival-Market at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church for music, dancing, and holiday treats. Don’t forget the Third Annual Ukrainian Festival at Waterline Brewing Co. with music, dance, and delicious food benefiting Ukrainians in North Carolina. Then, get ready for punk energy and DIY art at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern. Whatever your taste, the Port City has it covered!
Don’t Miss

German Christmas Festival-Market
SAT NOV 19: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church - ILM
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church 5th Annual German Christmas Festival-Market welcomes you! Featuring: Live music, singing and dancing with the Harbour Towne Fest Band, authentic German beer and brats, Christmas Village with crafts, baked goods, Christmas ornaments and gifts, bottled beer and wine. Pick up some Christmas bargains at St. Nick's Basement. Stop into the Church and listen to our fabulous musicians. Fr. Christmas will be greeting the kids and they will be entertained in the Kid's Craft area with a Nutcracker theme. Make a deal at our Silent Auction. We'll have Vendors galore and Community Interest exhibitors. $3.00 Admission ($10 max per family); kids 12 and younger get in free. Free parking in the UNCW lot behind the Taco Bell. $3
Black Friday Flash Sale!
Climbing reservations for Nov 28 to 30 are HALF price for a limited time!! Sale ends Nov 25. Don't wait!! Book Now!!

Reggie’s Punk Arts + Music Festival
November 22, 2025 @ Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern
Doors: 4:00 PM
First band: 5:30 PM
MUSIC LINEUP
5:30 PM – Krokopil
6:30 PM – Miss Bliss
7:30 PM – Attach
8:30 PM – The Explainers
9:30 PM – Hiding From Texas
10:30 PM – Lawn Enforcement
11:30 PM – Hunnid Trails (Electronic Punk Set)
This is a one-day DIY punk, art, and vendor festival with a heavy emphasis on local and regional underground talent, handmade goods, oddities, zines, psychic readings, hemp products, face painting, baked goods, dog treats, wood burning, and more. Expect a mix of classic punk, post-punk, and an electronic punk closing set in an intimate, community-driven atmosphere.Admission price is not listed on the flyer – check Reggie’s social media or the event page for ticket info. Come early for the full vendor experience; the music runs late into the night. Perfect for fans of grassroots punk scenes, weird art, and supporting independent creators.
Live Music
Friday
2:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
4-7:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
6:00 PM @ Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL | |
5-8 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM | |
7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG | |
7:00 PM @ Wilmington Senior Center - ILM | |
The Madd Hatters with The Unsustainables and The Ope Nopes $17.85 | 7:00 PM @ Reggie's on 42nd Street - DT |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:30-10:30 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
8:00 PM @ Hooters - ILM | |
8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava | |
9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
9:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB |
Saturday
2-5PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB | |
2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
Mad Mole Brewing - WB | |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Rooster & The Crow - DT | |
6:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Barzarre - CD | |
7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG | |
8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
10:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM | |
10:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB |
Sunday
Noon - 3Pm @ Rooster & The Crow - DT | |
2:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM | |
2-5 PM @ Prost - DT | |
3-6:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
4:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing - DT | |
5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
7-9:00 PM @ Slice of Life - PN |
Enjoy your weekend! Catch up with good friends, soak in some live music, and if you’re feeling adventurous, take Wilmington Rock Gym up on their Black Friday Flash Sale. Climbing reservations for Nov 28–30 are HALF price for a limited time — but hurry, the sale ends Nov 25! Book now and try something new. | ![]() |

