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PCJ Wed Nov 19: Your Midweek Jams Are Here — And MoBA Takes Over Fermental Saturday
From open mics to jazz to midweek headliners, here’s everything happening in Wilmington tonight—plus the MoBA Tap Takeover coming Saturday.
It’s a packed Wednesday in Wilmington, with music happening in every corner—from early sets at Prost and The Harp to late-night jams at Bottega and Katy’s Grill. And if you’re looking ahead to the weekend, Fermental is hosting a full-day MoBA Tap Takeover on Saturday, complete with art vendors, live music from Cool Jerk, and tacos from Pepe’s. Midweek tunes now, beer and art later—it's a good week to be a music fan.
Don’t Miss

MoBA - Museum of Beer & Art Tap Takeover and Art Show
SAT NOV 22: 11AM-11PM @ Fermental - CD
Hello, beer friends. Join the folks at Fermental as we welcome our friends from MoBA Brewing for a full day of drafts, art vendors, live music, food truck, and more.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 11AM-11PM
One of region's newest breweries, MoBA presents beer and art as a curated experience. Thoughtful, refined, and quietly provocative. Each pour and piece invites exploration without explanation, blending craftsmanship with an evolving visual language.
Crafting a variety of American and European styles, MoBA has been a welcome fixture in our local beer world.
To celebrate MoBA beers and the art within, Fermental hosts a tap takeover throughout the day alongside an afternoon mini-art market as well as an art display from brewery owners.
Live music from COOL JERK and fresh food options from PEPE'S TACOS.
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Kickoff at Jengo's Playhouse
WED NOV 19: 4Pm @ Jengo’s Playhouse - SPD
Jump-start your Cucalorus Film Festival experience on Wednesday, Nov. 19! Pick up your pass, grab a drink at the bar, check out some super secret videos, and play a few games in the backyard of Jengo's. This is a free event.
Live Music
Wednesday
5:30 - 8:30 PM @ Prost - DT | |
7:00 PM @ The Harp - GFL | |
7:00-10:00 PM @ Celtic Monkey - ILM | |
7:00-10:00 PM @ Palate - ILM | |
7-9:00 PM @ Slice of Life - PN | |
8:00 PM-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - ILM | |
9:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM | |
9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD |
Thursday
5-8:00 PM @ LIV DBD - ILM | |
6-9PM @ The Bend - ILM | |
6:30-9:30 PM @ Wilmington Wine - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Grinders - ILM | |
6:00-8:00 PM @ South Front Tavern - ILM | |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB | |
7:00 - 11:00 PM @ Tempo.33 - DT | |
7:00 PM @ The Hide-A-Way - ILM | |
7:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
7-10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD | |
7:30 PM @ WHQR - DT | |
7:30 PM @ Keanan Auditorium - UNCW | |
8 PM - midnight @ Tapyard - CD | |
8:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OGD | |
8-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
9:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM |
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 |
New Level: Pantera Tribute $26.69 | 7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD |
7:30-10:30 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
8:00 PM @ Hooters - ILM | |
Joseph Terrell & Jordan Tice - SOLD OUT | 8:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM |
8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava | |
9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
10:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB |
Cucalorus Week is officially here, bringing more than 100 films, performances, workshops, and signature events across downtown Wilmington. Whether you're into indie film or just looking for something new, this is the week to dive in. Check the full schedule and catch a screening before the festival wraps on Sunday. -Jason | ![]() |


