EVENT CALENDAR
Entertainment & Fundraisers Hosted by Local Small Businesses
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NOTE: Event Links connect to off-site pages
Saturday, April 27
WILMINGTON
Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill – Voyage of Wilmington Tourney: Volleyball tournament to benefit Voyage; co-ed 4’s tourney, multiple divisions; $100/team ... Event Link
The Veggie Wagon – Kids Made Local Market; first ever event in conjunction with Mannkind Brewing (tap takeover); wine tasting; Local Kid Vendors; 11am-3pm ... Event Link
Palate Bottle Shop & Garden – Drag Brunch: Tatianna Matthews & Friends; includes brunch, drinks available for purchase; Tix Event ($30, reserve); 12pm ... Event Link
Backspin Social – Wing Fling & Swing: includes AYCE wings, entry into golf competition, entry to win prizes; Tix Events ($34.99, reserve); 5pm-8pm ... Event Link
The Barzarre – Belly Dance Showcase; Tix Event ($10; 9pm-11pm) ... Event Link
Ellipsis – ‘Funny Bites’ Comedy Show matched with specialty hors d'oeuvres: MT Bottles, Matt Michel, Lauren Polli (Tix Event: $60+22% grat., reserve, limited avail); 6:30pm-8:30pm ... Event Link
LELAND
Brunswick Beer Xchange - Local Vendor Market: 10am-3pm ... Event Link
Unwined on the Square – Appreciation Day: a day of celebration marking a new chapter; featuring stock up deals all day and light refreshments from 5-9pm ... Event Link
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
Poe’s Tavern – Carolina Cup After Party: free appetizers for participants; live music w/ Michael Eakins; 7pm-10pm) ... Event Link
CAROLINA BEACH
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar – Bourbon For Boxers: includes live music, drink specials, 50/50, raffles; benefits Carolina Boxer Rescue; 12pm-4pm ... Event Link
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Sunday, April 28
WILMINGTON
Three Friends Coffee – Singles Mixer: casual gathering for ages 27-45; live music, beer, cider, wine available; Tix Event ($35, reserve) ... Event Link
Ellipsis – Champagne NOLA Brunch: all food, champagne cocktails & mimosas; Tix Event ($50 + 22% grat.); 11am-1pm ... Event Link
Palate Bottle Shop & Garden – Pups & Pints Fundraiser: A “You Drink, They Donate” event to help benefit local dog rescue efforts; $1 from each pint sold between 3pm and 6pm will be donated ... Event Link
Waterline Brewing – Plants & Paws Adoption Party w. Downtown ILM Market & Emtensions: featuring adoptable pups from Dauntless Dog Rescue; Carolina Crush (2pm-4pm; 2 Bros Coastal Cuisine; Event: 12pm-4pm ... Event Link
Wilmington Distillery - The After Brunch Comedy Show: presented by Louis Tee, multiple comedians (meet: 3pm; Show: 4pm – 6pm) ... Event Link
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Tuesday, April 30
WILMINGTON
Palate Bottle Shop & Garden –European Wine Dinner w/ Savorez: multi-course dinner; Tix Event ($75, reserve); 6:30pm-8:30pm (previously scheduled for April 9) ... Event Link
Blue Surf Arboretum West – 5-course wine dinner featuring Zahriger Vineyards (Germany); Tix Event ($95pp, reserve by April 28); bubbly @ 5:30pm; seating @ 6pm ... Event Link
Hi-Wire Brewing – Botanicals & Brews: Plant Potting Workshop w. The Plant Ecologist; includes one 3D printed planter, two 2-inch plants; premium soil, instructions & care guide; Tix Event ($30, reserve); 6pm-7:30pm ... Event Link
CAROLINA BEACH
Neapolitan – Free Wine Tasting: featuring Dobbes Family Winery (5;30pm-7pm) ... Event Link
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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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Saturday, May 11
WILMINGTON
The Eagle’s Dare – “Weenies & Martinis”: Bull Dog Puppy Meetup: 1pm-4pm ... 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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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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