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PCJ Wed Aug 6: 10,000 Maniacs Take the Stage at Bowstring – Don’t Miss It

Tickets start at just $39 for an unforgettable night with one of America’s most enduring alt-rock bands.

It’s not every day you get to see a legendary band like 10,000 Maniacs up close in an intimate venue like Bowstring. Their sound helped shape alt-rock in the '80s and '90s, and now they're bringing that magic to Wilmington. Tickets are still available — starting as low as $39. Don't miss your chance to hear hits like “These Are Days” and “Trouble Me” live!

Don’t Miss

Legendary Band 10,000 Maniacs Set to Perform at Bowstring Music Venue

THURS AUG 7: 7-10 Pm @ Bowstring - SPD

Alt-rock pioneers 10,000 Maniacs are bringing their decades-long legacy to Wilmington on Thursday, AUG 7 at Bowstring Bar and Music Venue. With hits like “These Are Days” and “Trouble Me,” the band remains a staple of American music history. The show will highlight their deep catalog, feature core founding members, and celebrate their upcoming 2025 album release. General admission is $39.50, or reserve a 10-top table for $445 to enjoy the night with friends in style.

Live Music

Wednesday

Tater-POP

4:00 PM–7:00 PM @ UnWINED - SC

Rich La Rocca Duo

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD

Pretty Tied Up: G&R Tribute

7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Live Music

7:00 PM @ Ponysaurus Beer Garden - ILM

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Celtic Monkey - ILM

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Palate - ILM

Hump Day Ham Jam

8:00 PM-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - ILM

Open Mic Night

9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD

Thursday

Live Music

4:00 PM @ The Pilot House - DT

Open Mic with Chris Nash

5-8:00 PM @ LIV DBD - ILM

Open Mic

6:30-9:30 PM @ Wilmington Wine - ILM

Open Mic

6:00 PM @ Grinders - ILM

Live at Cam Cafe

6:00 PM @ Cameron Art Museum - ILM

The Doormen

6:00 PM @ The Preserve at Black Farms - SHL

Open mic

7:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD

Drum Circle

7:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Open Mic

7-10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD

10,000 Manics

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Open Mic with Delia Stanley

8-11:00 PM @ Tapyard - CD

Jesse Stockton

8-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

FRIDAY

Tater-POP

4:00 PM–7:00 PM @ The BARge - CB

Wes Sayer Live Music

4-7:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Jet 22 Refueled

6:00 PM @ The Eagle's Dare - DT

Jazz Night with the Carolina Jazz Band

6 PM @ Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL

Live Music

6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM

Jack Jack 180

6:00 PM @ Airlie Gardens - WB

Wilmington Invasion

6:30 PM @ Hi-Wire Brewing - SPD

Nirvani: Nirvana Tribute

7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Joe Copple

7:00 PM @ Outer Dunes - OGD

Free Jazz Friday

7-10:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT

Randy McQuay

7:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM

Chris Isaak

7:30 PM @ The Wilson Center - CFCC

 Rumours ATL: Fleetwood Mac Tribute - $39-$49

8:00 PM @ Kenan Auditorium - UNCW

Adam Fenton Jazz Trio

8:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM

Butter

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD

OC3EANS

8 PM @ Seawitch - CB

Open Mic

8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava

ElectroheX

8:00 PM @ Reggie's on 42nd Street - DT

Open Mic Night Fridays

9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

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-Jason