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