EVENT CALENDAR
Entertainment & Fundraisers Hosted by Local Small Businesses
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NOTE: Event Links connect to off-site pages
Wednesday, May 1
WILMINGTON
Waterline Brewing – Gruff Goat Comedy: free; 7:30pm .... Event Link
Hi-Wire Brewing – Tie Dye Party: includes one short-sleeved Hi-Wire Brewing t-shirt + all the tie-dying essentails; Tix Event ($20; Kids @ @10, reserve); 6;30pm-8;30pm ... Event Link
Brewha – Free Beer tasting w/ Bill’s Brewing (5pm-7pm) ... Event Link
LELAND
Brunswick Beer & Cider – Beer, Bourbon, & Cigars w/ Brookelynn Premium Cigars & Sazerac Spirits; includes: 1 beer flight; 1 bourbon flight; and 2 premium cigars, small plates; Tix Event ($70, reserve): 6pm-9pm ... Event Link
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Thursday, May 2
WILMINGTON
Little Dipper Fondue – Community Night Fundraiser: make a reservation to dine and 10% of your sales will be donated to Kitty Pawtrol (5pm-9pm) ... Event Link
Freya’s Haus –Tap Takeover: Bird Song Brewing, New Belgium, and Bell's Brewing; Wilmywoodie Food Truck; 5pm ... Event Link
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Friday, May 3
WILMINGTON
Wilmington Rock Gym – Kid’s Rock Climbing Night .... available for children 5-13 (parents must remain present), reservations required; fee – $16 per hour ... Event Link
Broomtail Craft Taproom – Pint Night Fundraiser w/ UNCW Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $1 from each pint sold will be donated to the hospital; food truck; 4pm-10pm ... Event Link
Wilmington Distillery - The Dinner Brunch Comedy Show: presented by Louis Tee, multiple comedians (meet: 7pm; Show: 8pm – 10pm) ... Event Link
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Saturday, May 4
WILMINGTON
Wilmington True History Tours – Dark History Tour: Tix Event ($25; veteran & first responder $3 discount; children 13 and under are free); 5:30pm-7:15pm … Event Link
Front Street Brewery – Derby Day 2024: family-friendly games, local vendors; $8 Woodford Reserve Mint Juleps & Old Forester Spires; starts: 2pm ... Event Link
Freya’s Haus – Kentucky Derby Party: family friendly; $1 from ALL Mint Juleps will be donated to the The Stables at Poplar Grove; best hat prize; Smash N Dash food truck; evening kid’s glow in the dark event; starts at 12pm ... Event Link
Edward Teach Brewing – Cinco De Mayo Eve Fiesta: free taco bar, live mariachi band, ‘Viva La Playa’ special, adult piñata ... Event Link
Bull City Ciderworks – Star Wars Day: featuring the return of Gooseberry Galaxy cider; costume contest, movie watch party, Galaga Pinball showdown, more ... Event Link
Dram & Draught – Kentucky Derby Watch Party: includes 3 drink tickets, free raffle tickets, food; best dressed competition; Tix Event ($30); 3pm-8pm ... Event Link
Scooter’s Skating Center – Star Wars Themed Skate: theme dresse encouraged, free light up toy for each skater; $8 admission, $4 skate rental (1pm-4pm) ... Event Link
The Eagle's Dare – May the 4th Be With You: Wilmington Big Band Show; costume contests, specials, more; family friendly Tix Event ($10); 6pm ... Event Link
LELAND
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar – Kentucky Derby Mental Awareness Fundraiser: $5 ticket tp pick a horse for prizes; portion of the proceeds benefit Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness; 4pm – Post-Race ... Event Link
Mannkind Brewing – Pup Palooza Adoption & Fundraiser Event to benefit Long Road Home Rescue; pups available for adoption from 2pm-5pm; food trucks; donation appreciated; 1pm-5pm ... Event Link
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Sunday, May 5
WILMINGTON
The Eagle’s Dare – Drag Brunch: featuring Tara Nicole Brooks and her friends; includes Light snacks and carbs + 20% discount tix for TacoBaby.’s Cinco Brunch; Tix Event ($10, reserve); show: 1pm-3pm ... Event Link
Flytrap Brewing – Cinco de Mayo Celebration: salsa dance lessons + El Charrito food truck (2pm-5pm); all day $5 Mexican Cerveza; 2pm-5pm ... Event Link
Fermental Beer & Wine – Cosas de Cinco De Mayo: featuring Mexican lagers, wines, micheladas, sangria, margaritas; live music, food truck; 12pm-10pm ... Event Link
Broomtail Craft Taproom – Cinco de Mayo Celebration: $5 all day Broomtail Cheladas; Doña Elva’s Authentic Mexican Food truck; 2pm-5pm ... Event Link
LELAND
Mannkind Brewing – Resin Pour Charcuterie Board Art Class w/ Artistic Edge Art Studio; includes all materials multiple style selections; Tix Event ($89, reserve); 3pm ... Event Link
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Monday, May 6
WILMINGTON
Wilmington Brewing – Charity Book Swap: bring a book and/or take a book ... $1 per pint of a chosen beer will be donated to Cape Fear Literacy Council
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Tuesday, May 7
CAROLINA BEACH
Neapolitan – Free Wine Tasting: featuring Chemistry Wine (OR); (5:30pm-7pm) ... Event Link
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Wednesday, May 8
WILMINGTON
Palate Bottle Shop & Garden – Paint Your Pet on a Pint: includes a complimentary drink; all supplies, pre-review of pet to perfect the painting; Tix Event ($45, reserve); 7pm ... Event Link
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Friday, May 10
WILMINGTON
Wilmington Rock Gym – Women Rock Climbing Night .... All skill levels welcome; reservations required; fee – $20 per hour (includes gear rental) ... Event Link
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Saturday, May 11
WILMINGTON
The Eagle’s Dare – “Weenies & Martinis”: Bull Dog Puppy Meetup: 1pm-4pm ... Event Link
Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard – The Groove Market: 30 local vendors, Mother’s Day gifts; drink specials; 11am-3pm ... Event Link
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Sunday, May 12
WILMINGTON
The Burgwin-Wright House – ‘Outlander in the Cape Fear’ River Cruise w Wilmington Water Tours; Tix Event ($35); 10am & 12pm tours; other dates ... Event Link
Scooter’s Skating Center – Mother’s Day Skate: mom’s skate for free; others - $8 admission, $4 skate or scooter rental (2pm-5pm) ... Event Link
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Tuesday, May 14
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
Poe’s Tavern – Beach Sweep: free post-sweep beer for volunteers; 6pm ... Event Link
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Wednesday, May 15
WILMINGTON
Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard – Miss Deeds Comedy Show: 5 hilarious comedians; Tix Event ($30 adv, 2 for $50 adv; $35 door); 6;30pm-8:30pm ... Event Link
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Thursday, May 16
WILMINGTON
BMW Motorcycles Cape Fear – Bike Night: gather for tacos, bikes, beers; 15% off apparel; free, reserve required; 5pm-7pm (every 3rd Thursday) ... Event Link
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Saturday, May 18
WILMINGTON
Hi-Wire Brewing – Casino Night Fundraiser: includes funny money to get you started, appetizers; additional money available for purchase; portion of all proceeds benefit Northside Food Co-Op and Voyage’ Tix Event ($60); 6pm-11pm ... Event Link
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Wednesday, May 22
WILMINGTON
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar– ‘Meet the Makers AYCE Oyster Roast & Brew Tasting: featuring Three Little Spats Oyster Co. & Maine Beer Company; includes AYCE oysters, corn, hushpuppies, 1 limited edition 16 oz. IPA, ; Tix Event ($9.99, limited, reserve); 6pm-8pm ... Event Link
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