★ Terra Sol 10th Anniversary Celebration
Terra Sol Sanctuary celebrates 10 years with a full day of classes, workshops, and community gathering from 9am to 7:30pm.
20 Things to Do in Wilmington NC This Week · August 6–9, 2026
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Music & Nightlife
Cinch Bar & Billiards New Events Night
Cinch Bar & Billiards downtown launches new themed nights featuring pool, handcrafted cocktails, and community events.
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Cinch Bar & Billiards, Downtown Wilmington
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The Wallflowers at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
The iconic alt-rock band performs at Wilmington's beloved outdoor amphitheater.
Friday, August 7, 2026 7:00 PM · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilmington
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Slightly Stoopid – Road Trippin Summer Tour 2026
Reggae-rock veterans Slightly Stoopid bring their summer tour to Live Oak Bank Pavilion.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington
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Arts & Culture
15th Annual Surfalorus Film Festival – Wahine Shorts Block
Free outdoor screening of six short surf films celebrating women in surfing at Surf City Surf Shop in Wrightsville Beach.
Friday, August 7, 2026 8:00 PM · Surf City Surf Shop, 530 Causeway Dr., Wrightsville Beach
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Kirtan in the Native Salt Cave
An evening of devotional chanting and mantra meditation held in a native salt cave environment.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Wilmington
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West Side Story – Opera House Theatre Company
Opera House Theatre Company opens its run of the classic Broadway musical West Side Story at Thalian Hall.
Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Thalian Hall, Wilmington
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Festivals & Special Events
National Lighthouse Day Weekend
Annual weekend celebration at the historic Old Baldy Lighthouse on Bald Head Island with activities for all ages.
Friday, August 7, 2026 · Bald Head Island
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Terra Sol 10th Anniversary Celebration
Terra Sol Sanctuary celebrates 10 years with a full day of classes, workshops, and community gathering from 9am to 7:30pm.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 9:00 AM · Terra Sol Sanctuary, Castle Street District
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Free Events
Gravity Records 22nd Anniversary Celebration
Gravity Records in the Castle Street District celebrates 22 years with 22% off storewide and a community celebration.
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Gravity Records, Castle Street District, Wilmington
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Poplar Grove Open Air Market
One of Wilmington's longest-running farmers markets under ancient oaks and magnolias at Historic Poplar Grove Plantation.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 9:00 AM · Historic Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington
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Run Con Sazón Weekly Community Run
Wilmington's inclusive run club meets every Wednesday at 615 Castle St. — all paces welcome, walking included.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 7:00 PM · 615 Castle St., Wilmington
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Cape Fear Museum Open House – WSYO Auditions
Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras audition applications are open for students grades 4–12, with deadline August 16.
Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Wilmington
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Outdoors & Active
Wilmington Run Club Beach Run
Join Wilmington Run Club for a Friday morning beach loop run followed by coffee — every Friday this month at 6:30 AM.
Friday, August 7, 2026 6:30 AM · Wrightsville Beach
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Outdoor Yoga at Crystal Pier
Start the morning with yoga on Crystal Pier at Wrightsville Beach — classes run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30 AM all summer for $10.
Friday, August 7, 2026 7:30 AM · Crystal Pier, Wrightsville Beach
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FIT4MOM Mom's Day Out: SUP/Kayak Trip
A full-day stand-up paddleboard adventure on the Intracoastal for moms of all skill levels, launching from Canal Drive.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 9:00 AM · Canal Drive, Wilmington area
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Food & Drink
Dumpling Class at Hi-Wire Brewing
Learn to make dumplings from scratch paired with craft beer at Hi-Wire Brewing Wilmington.
Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:30 PM · Hi-Wire Brewing Wilmington
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Family-Friendly
FIT4MOM Stuff the Bus Backpack Drive
Bring a backpack to any FIT4MOM class before August 15 to help stock Communities in Schools with supplies for local students.
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Various FIT4MOM class locations, Wilmington
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