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| ⬇️ DATE / LOCATION | ⬇️ CITY / EVENT | ⬇️COMMENTS |
| JUL 31 (FRI) | WILMINGTON | |
| FREYA’S HAUS | Rodeo Night | Cowboy meet & greet; mechanical bull; country music, F/Ts |
| WILMINGTON WALKING TOURS | Wilmington Historic Happy Hour | 21+ tour, $30pp, not including drinks; 4:30pm-6:30pm |
| THE BARZARRE | MWO Summer Slam Poetry Competition | $10 to compete w/ $ prizes, free to attend; 6pm |
| AUG 1 (SAT) | WILMINGTON | |
| BOWSTRING | Port City Rock Jam | 12 Bands, 2 Stages; benefits Eden Village & Plat It Forward WILM; $20+; 11am-11:55pm |
| GNOME NOM NOM | Gnomies Fest | Vendors, games, contests, t-shirt print, DJ, more; 11am-4pm |
| HI-WIRE BREWING | Santa Surf Party | Christmas island-style Santa Surf Party; theme dress; music; 3pm-9pm |
| BROOMTAIL CRAFT | Dog Days of Summer | Benefits Seaside Animal Resuce – ‘You, Drink, They Donate’; stuff for pups, bubble machines, lots, more; 5pm-9pm |
| WILMINGTON WATER TOURS | Black River Cruise | 13+: $30; Under 13: $15; 10am-11:45am |
| THE RIFT | Fin Fest | Jaws on the big screen, music, local vendors, more; 5-9pm |
| AUG 1 (SAT) | LELAND | |
| LELAND BREWING | Peach Festival | Peach-themed fun, local vendors, music, F/Ts; 3pm-9pm |
| AUG 2 (SUN) | WILMINGTON | |
| THE EAGLE’S DARE | Tara Nicole’s Birthday Drag Brunch | Tara Nicole Brooks and her friends; $13.35+; 1pm |
| WATERLINE BREWING | Rock the River Benefit Concert | Benefits Cape Fear River Watch; multiple musicians, local vendors, F/Ts; $15; 12pm-8pm |
| KATY’S GRILL & BAR | Cheers 4 Chase Fundraiser | Proceeds benefit a young friend in need of assistance, raffles, and more; 1-6:30pm |
| AUG 2 (SUN) | HAMPSTEAD | |
| LBC BOTTLE SHOP | Scoop Fest | Local vendors, petting zoo, frozen desserts, more, 12-4pm |
| AUG 3 (MON) | CAROLINA BEACH | |
| LAZY PIRATE | Family Fun Night | featuring Broccoli Brothers Circus, music, comedy, kids; games; 6pm-8pm |
| AUG 6 (THU) | WILMINGTON | |
| THE VEGGIE WAGON | Mad Mole Brewing THC Seltzer Tasting | 4-7pm |
| AUG 6 (THU) | CAROLINA BEACH | |
| CB TIKI BOATS | Fireworks Sunset Cruise | Sunset, fireworks, live music; 7pm-9pm; $55 |
| AUG 11 (TUE) | WILMINGTON | |
| THE UNDERFRONT | Summer Basketry Class | All-inclusive, step by step instructions; includes one beverage of choice; $49; 6pm-9pm |
| AUG 11 (TUE) | WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH | |
| POE’S TAVERN | Beach Clean Sweep | Free beer or a free appetizer for volunteers (21+) afterwards; free Poe’s Tavern Beach Clean Shirt (Poe’s Meet: 5:30pm, Beach Clean: 6pm) |
| AUG 13 (THU) | WILMINGTON | |
| THE COZY BOOKWYRM | Pottery Painting & Wine Tasting | Paint your own wine cup, while tasting 4 wines (with Emma); all-inclusive; $68; 6-8pm |
| AUG 14 (FRI) | WILMINGTON | |
| WILMINGTON WALKING TOURS | Wilmington Historic Happy Hour | 21+ tour, $30pp, not including drinks; 4:30pm-6:30pm |
| AUG 16 (SUN) | WILMINGTON | |
| THE MARKET HOUSE | Lemon Infused Pasta Class & Wine Tasting | Flight of three wines; all-inclusive class w/ What.the.forkkk; $76+, 1-3pm |
| AUG 21 (FRI) | WILMINGTON | |
| ST THOMAS PRESERVATION HALL | The Age of Eve Art Exhibition | Featuring the works of Brittany Yearion; paintings & poetry; 6-10pm |
| AUG 30 (SUN) | WILMINGTON | |
| AVENUE B | Champagne + Homemade Pici Pasta Workshop | All-inclusive w/ What.the.forkkk + Charcuterie snack, glass of champagne; 1-3pm; $60+ |