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PCJ: Wed Apr 30: šŸŒ®āš”ļøšŸ‘‘ This Week’s Forecast: Festivals, Fandoms & Fancy Hats

Star Wars fans, taco lovers, derby watchers — Wilmington’s got plans for all of you.

Welcome Wilmington Muse subscribers!

This might be the most festive week of spring. We’ve got May Day blooms, stormtroopers, mint juleps, and margaritas on the calendar — and Wilmington’s showing up for all of it. Whether you're in it for the tacos or the tiaras, we’ve rounded up the highlights.

Don’t Miss

Grand Opening Celebration: Oden Brewing Co.

FRI MAY 2: Noon @ 116 Dock St - DT
We’re ~officially~ opening our doors in the Port City, and you’re invited to celebrate with us!

Join us on Friday, May 2 for the grand opening of Oden Brewing Wilmington

Cinco De Mayo Party

SAT MAY 3: 1-4Pm @ Flytrap Brewing - ILM
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Monday this year so we decided we’re going to celebrate a couple of days early and we have an awesome lineup you’re not going to want to miss. Join us on Saturday, May 3rd for live Latin music from Trio Romanze (1-4), authentic, delicious dishes from Birrieria La Rosita (1-4), and $5 pours of our clean, crisp, & perfectly balanced Mexican Cerveza (all day).

B*S*B*S 13- Year Anniversary

SAT MAY 3: 5-11PM @ Beale Street Barber Shop - ILM
Sat May 3rd BSBS 13 Year Anniversary Party šŸŽ‰šŸ’ˆ Art by Cal DesVoigne and Jonathan Watson

Original music by:

  • 5pm Josh Starkey

  • 6pm Soul-R Fusion

  • 7pm Patrick McGee (from Memphis TN)

  • 8pm Mark Sinnis and 825

  • 9pm Street Clones

  • 10pm The Explainers

This is a FREE event. We "Pass The Hat" for the bands.

21 and over please.

May the Forth Star Wars Dance Party

SUN MAY 4: 4-9PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT
Sticky Bandits (a creative DJ duo comprising of Spooky Kyd and Sheme of Gold) will provide the vibes to transport you directly to the Mos Eisley Cantina dance floor. Party all evening intergalactic house, techno, DnB, and so much more.

Live Music

Wednesday

6:00 PM

Live Music: Emily Burdette

The Bend - OGD

7:00 PM

Live Music

Ponysaurus Beer Garden - ILM

7:00 PM

Burning Bridges Jazz

The Rusty Nail - DT

7:00 PM

Open Mic

Celtic Monkey - ILM

7:00 PM

Tanjo & Crow

The Listening Room Upstairs - HS

8:00 PM

Hump Day Ham Jam

Wilmington Distillery - ILM

9:00 PM

Open Mic Night

Bottega - BAD

Thursday

5:00 PM

Open Mic with Chris Nash

LIV DBD - ILM

6:00 PM

Open Mic

Wilmington Wine - ILM

6:00 PM

Open Mic

Grinders - ILM

6:00 PM

Live at Cam Cafe

Cameron Art Museum - ILM

7:00 PM

Drum Circle

Bottega - ILM

7:00 PM

Delia Stanley

The Ivey - DT

7:00 PM

Open Mic

The Bend - OGD

7:00 PM

Joey Blackburn

Larry’s Deli-Que - TS

8:00 PM

Open Mic

Tapyard - CD

FRIDAY

5:00 PM

Signal Fire and Blue Karma

The Eagle's Dare - DT

6:00 PM

Tater-Pop

Surf City Line - SC

6:00 PM

Live Music

Hi-Wire - LIM

6:00 PM

Carolina Jazz Band

Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL

6:00 PM

Dickey Hazel

Moe's BBQ - ILM

6:00 PM

Oc3ans

Pier 33 at Port City Marina - DT

6:00 PM

Live Music

Seagate Bottle Shop - ILM

6:00 PM

Nate Gerry

Hidden Ships Distillery - SC

7:00 PM

Trial By Fire & Heart Brigade - Journey & Heart Tribute

Bowstring - SPD

7:00 PM

The Dead South

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL

7:00 PM

Jazz Club w/ The Jim Ferris Trio

Bourgie Nights - ILM

7:00 PM

Boba Funk

Cloud 9 - ILM

7:00 PM

Live Music

Lumina - WB

7:00 PM

Strange Raven

Dram Tree Tavern - GFL

7:00 PM

Righteous Roots

Outer Dunes Brewing - OGD

8:00 PM

Open Mic

Rooted Kava - ILM

9:00 PM

Delia & Friends

Mad Katz - MJ

9:00 PM

Open Mic Night Fridays

Bottega - ILM

If this week had a dress code, it’d be a flower crown, a Star Wars costume, a wide-brimmed hat, and a poncho. Have fun out there—and don’t forget to tag us if you find yourself at something awesome!
-Jason