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PCP Fri May 23: 🔥 Surf City’s Fall Festival Drops Lineup — Tap Yard Starts the Party Now
Surf City Live reveals its headliners + Tap Yard kicks off a 4-day music bash.
Jason @ Port City Pulse
May 23, 2025
Memorial Day is Monday, and before we get into the weekend’s live music picks, let’s take a moment to honor those who gave their lives in service. I’ll be taking Monday off, so Port City Jams will be back in your inbox Wednesday.
Surf City has revealed the much-anticipated lineup for its annual Surf City Live NC music festival, happening Nov. 7-8. Headliners include The Beach Boys, country stars Josh Turner and Craig Morgan, and North Carolina’s own Paige King Johnson. The coastal festival is expected to draw big crowds, so mark your calendars—tickets go on sale today!
Don’t Miss
 Brooklyn Social Dist. Pub Crawl & History TourSAT MAY 24: 2-4Pm @ Flytrap Brewing - ILM |  Tap Yard’s Memorial Day CelebrationSAT MAY 24: Noon - MON MAY 26: 10PM @ Tap Yard - ILM Join us for an action-packed week of fun, music, and festivities at Tap Yard. We have an incredible lineup of events that will keep the good times rolling all week long! FRIDAY: Celebrate the start of a long weekend with a FREE MUSIC FRIDAY! Hit the dance floor with live music from Beth Manning at 7pm. SATURDAY: We've got cold beverages, a bounce house, and tons of Tap Yard's famous family friendly fun during the day! Enjoy an afternoon of live music from local acoustic duo Midlife Crisis from 3pm-6pm. Then, at 7pm Spare Parts returns to the stage to rock out into the night! SUNDAY FUNDAY: We've got more bounce house action plus our Bluegrass Music Series with The Folkstone Stringband. Then, stick around to unleash your inner rockstar at Karaoke with Frank Grant at 7pm. MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY: The party doesn't stop Sunday! Extend the weekend vibes with us for your holiday Monday. Enjoy all your favorite Tap Yard activities with none of the work stress. It’s the perfect way to wind down the Memorial Day celebrations. |
Live Music
FRIDAY
5:00 PM | Free Concert Friday: A Tribute To The Foo Fighters With Hey, Johnny Park & More! | The Eagle's Dare - DT |
5:00 PM | Coquina Fishbar - MF | |
6:00 PM | Hi-Wire - LIM | |
6:00 PM | Bigger's Market - ILM | |
6:00 PM | Seagate Bottle Shop - ILM | |
6:00 PM | Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL | |
6:00 PM | Jesse Stockton Duo - Free Live Music @ Sunset Live Music Series | Marina Grill - ILM |
6:00 PM | Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL | |
6:00 PM | Gio Fund Event Center - LL | |
6:00 PM-9:00 PM | Bigger's Market - ILM | |
6:00 PM-9:00 PM | Larry’s Deli-Que - TS | |
6:00 PM | Pier 33 at Port City Marina - DT | |
6:30 PM-9:30 PM | Boardwalk Blast Music Series - CB | |
6:30 PM-9:30 PM | Rooster & The Crow - DT | |
7:00 PM | Cloud 9 - ILM | |
7:00 PM | Tapyard - ILM | |
7:00 PM | Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
7:00 PM | Larry’s Deli-Que - TS | |
7:00 PM | Bowstring - SPD | |
8:00 PM | SeaWitch - CB | |
8:00 PM | Live at Teds - ILM | |
8:00 PM | The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge - DT | |
8:00 PM | The Rusty Nail - DT | |
9:00 PM | Bottega - ILM | |
10:00 PM | The Palm Room - WB | |
10:00 PM | Wilmington Distillery - DT |
SATURDAY
1:00 PM | Cotton Exchange - DT | |
4:30 PM | Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
6:00 PM | Downtown Thunder Behind Bars Bike Night X Sunset Live Music Series | Marina Grill - ILM |
6:00 PM | Edward Teach Brewing - ILM | |
6:00 PM | Machine Gun Band - Free Live Music @ Sunset Live Music Series | Marina Grill - ILM |
6:00 PM | Marina Grill - ILM | |
6:00 PM-9:00 PM | Rooster & The Crow - DT | |
6:00 PM | The Eagle's Dare - DT | |
6:00 PM | Palate - ILM | |
6:30 PM | Gio Fund Event Center - LL | |
7:00 PM | Cloud 9 - ILM | |
7:00 PM | The Bend - OGD | |
7:00 PM | Funkshun at the Junkshun ILM | |
7:00 PM | Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL | |
7:00 PM | Larry’s Deli-Que - TS | |
7:00 PM-10:00 PM | Brooklyn Arts Center - BA | |
7:00 PM | Ogden Tap Room - OGD | |
7:00 PM | Funkshun at the Junkshun ILM | |
7:00 PM | Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL | |
7:00 PM | Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL | |
8:00 PM | Runaway Gin: A Tribute To Phish & The Dave Matthews Tribute Band | Bowstring - SPD |
8:00 PM | SeaWitch - CB | |
8:00 PM | Live at Teds - ILM | |
10:00 PM | Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
10:00 PM-10:00 PM | Pantana Bob’s - ILM |
SUNDAY
12:00 PM-3:00 PM | Rooster & The Crow - DT | |
1:00 PM-3:00 PM | Smoke on the Water - RR | |
2:00 PM | Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM | |
3:00 PM | Dram Tree Tavern - GFL | |
3:00 PM | Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL | |
3:00 PM | Tapyard - ILM | |
3:00 PM | The Rusty Nail - DT | |
4:00 PM | Waterman’s Brewing - WB | |
4:00 PM | Live at Teds - ILM | |
4:30 PM | Funkshun at the Junkshun ILM | |
5:00 PM | Fermental - CD | |
5:00 PM | The Goat and Compass - BA | |
5:00 PM-8:00 PM | The Ivey - DT | |
7:00 PM | Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM | Cloud 9 - ILM | |
7:00 PM | Larry’s Deli-Que - TS | |
8:00 PM | SeaWitch - CB | |
8:00 PM | Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
8:00 PM | Tiki Bar @ N End Market - | |
8:30 PM | Live Oak Bank Pavilion - DT |
-Jason |  |