Events in Wilmington: May 2

Events in Wilmington

Friday, May 2

The Dead South @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

The Dead South Afterparty @ GLYC

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello! @ The Wilson Center

First Day of Spring (May 2-3)@ Thalian Hall

Jewish Wilmington Film Festival (Through May 7) @ Thalian Hall

Ten Minute Miscellany (May 2-4) @ Thalian Hall

Top Comic Winner’s Showcase @ Dead Crow Comedy

2025 Southport Plein Air Festival @ Southport

Wilmington Voices Presents Considering Matthew Shepard @ UNCW Kenan Auditorium

Live Music: Dickey Hazel @ Moe’s Original BBQ

Live Music: Boba Funk @ Cloud 9

Live Music: Wes Sayer @ Wilmington Distillery

Live Music: Righteous Roots @ Outer Dunes Brewing

Live Music: The Jim Ferris Trio @ Bourgie Nights

EOD Distillery Calendar of Events @ EOD Distillery

Saturday, May 3

Errante: A Celebration Symphony @ The Wilson Center

Mark Brady @ Dead Crow Comedy

Ocean Fest Music Festival @ Surf City

Artisan Festival @ Southport

Stingray Stride Into Summer @ Ogden Elementary School

Anna’s Concert @ Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

First Annual Bird Bananza @ Arboretum

Grand Opening @ K38 Baja Grill Carolina Beach

Belville’s Founder’s Day @ Belville Riverwalk Park

Low Country Seafood Boil @ Bluewater Waterfront Grill

Encore Magazine Revival Party @ Cargo District

Brunch and Bloody Mary Run @ Fleet Feet

Pop-Up Event @ Monkey Junction ReStore

Kentucky Derby Garden Party @ Tap Yard

Kentucky Derby Party @ The Blind Elephant

Kentucky Derby Watch Party @ Carolina Beach Pier

Kentucky Derby Party @ HopLite

Derby Party @ Leaf and Barrel

Mother’s Day Market @ The Vault CB

Riverfront Farmers Market @ Downtown Wilmington

Yoga @ Biggers Market

The Wave Market @ Brunswick Beer and Cider

Live Music: Port City Shakedown @ Riverlights

Live Music: Alternative Vision @ Jimmy’s WB

Live Music: Overtyme Band @ Cloud 9

Live Music: The Clams @ Bottega

Live Music: Dubtown Cosmonauts @ Marina Grill

Live Music: Dew Drops @ Lazy Pirate

Live Music: The Righteous Dudes @ SeaWitch Tiki Bar

Live Music: Taylor and Co. @ The Bend

Live Music: Jet 22 Refueled @ The Eagle’s Dare

Live Music: Les Fontanelles w/ Minor Gold @ Bourgie Nights

Sunday, May 4

Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra @ The Wilson Center

Wilmington’s “Love Ya Mother” Market @ The Bend

May the Fourth Be With You: A Star Wars Dance Party @ The Eagle’s Dare

90’s Dance Party @ Wine Knot

Cinco De Mayo Block Party @ Zocalo

Reggae Sunday @ The Rift

Boogie in the Park with The Phantom Playboys @ Kure Beach

Live Music: Heter Pan @ Goat & Compass

Live Music: Krispee Biscuits @ Barzarre

Live Music: Jimkata @ Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

Monday, May 5

Cosas De Cinco De Mayo @ Fermental

Farmers Market @ Wrightsville Beach

Line Dancing @ Hi-Wire Brewing

Summer Golf League @ Club Indoor Golf

Music Bingo @ Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

Tuesday, May 6

Music Bingo @ Ponysaurus

Music Bingo @ The Brewer’s Kettle

Wednesday, May 7

May Book Sale @ Hi-Wire Brewing

Summer Market @ Southport

Music Bingo @ Tavern 14

Music Bingo @ Whiskey Trail

Improv @ Dead Crow Comedy

Trivia Night @ Dram Tree Tavern

Thursday, May 8

Fitz and the Tantrums @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Fitz and the Tantrums Afterparty @ GLYC

WILMA Dash @ Wilmington Convention Center

Summer Concert Pregame @ Waterline Brewing Company

Comedy Night @ Kindred

Open Mic Comedy @ Dead Crow Comedy

Live Music: Murphy’s Law with Total Chaos @ Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern

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Matt Cedrun

Wilmington has been home for Matt on and off since 2003. He's excited to share all the incredible things the city has to offer!

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