★ Soundwavves x Breakaway Carolina Rooftop
Soundwavves partners with Charlotte's biggest house music festival, Breakaway Carolina, for a rooftop set featuring DJ Curtiss.404 and local favorites at The Rooftop on Front Street.
18 Things to Do in Wilmington NC This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026
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Music & Nightlife
O.A.R. Three Decades Tour
O.A.R. celebrates three decades of music with a live show at Wilmington's largest outdoor concert venue on the riverfront.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington
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CoWorx Wine-Down Friday Ft. RizzyBeats
A Friday afternoon social event featuring DJ RizzyBeats hosted by CoWorx Social Club.
Friday, July 31, 2026 4:30 PM · Wilmington
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Soundwavves x Breakaway Carolina Rooftop
Soundwavves partners with Charlotte's biggest house music festival, Breakaway Carolina, for a rooftop set featuring DJ Curtiss.404 and local favorites at The Rooftop on Front Street.
Sunday, August 2, 2026 6:00 PM · The Rooftop on Front Street, Wilmington
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Arts & Culture
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) – 30th Anniversary Screening
Thalian Hall Cinema screens the cult classic From Dusk Till Dawn for its 30th anniversary as part of the Cult Series.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Thalian Hall, Wilmington
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Artist Reception – "Imagining and Reimagining" Catharine Carter & James P. Garrett
Free artist reception featuring new works by Catharine Carter and James P. Garrett at Art in Bloom Gallery.
Sunday, August 2, 2026 2:00 PM · 970 Inspiration Drive, Wilmington
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Free Events
"Sorry to Bother You" Screening at Jengo's Playhouse
Celebrate Art House Theater Day with a screening at Jengo's Playhouse in downtown Wilmington.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 4:00 PM · Jengo's Playhouse, 815 Princess Street, Wilmington
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Festivals & Special Events
Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion
An annual multi-day event on Bald Head Island featuring pirate reenactments, a working pirate camp, and interactive exhibits for all ages.
Friday, July 31, 2026 · Bald Head Island
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Vivace International Music Festival
The Vivace Music Foundation brings world-class musicians to Downtown Wilmington with five World Class Showcase Concerts running July 29 through August 9.
Friday, July 31, 2026 · Downtown Wilmington
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Outdoors & Active
Family-Friendly
Stuff the Bus Backpack Drive
Bring a backpack to any FIT4MOM class through August 15 to support Communities in Schools — the biggest need is backpacks for middle and high school students.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 8:00 AM · Wilmington
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Free Outdoor Movies at Carolina Beach Lake Park
Free outdoor movie screenings every Sunday night at dusk at Carolina Beach Lake Park, running through September 6th, with the Boardwalk Amusement Park open from 5–11 PM.
Sunday, August 2, 2026 8:45 PM · Carolina Beach Lake Park, Carolina Beach
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The Bubble Fest
A family-friendly festival in Ogden featuring bubbles, activities, and entertainment for all ages.
Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:00 PM · Ogden
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Date Night
Murder Mystery Dinner by Circle Pit BBQ
Solve a mysterious murder over a three-course BBQ dinner with three included bar drinks — tickets on sale through August 16.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Downtown Wilmington
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Hip-Hop Asana with Live DJ at Terra Sol
Terra Sol Sanctuary celebrates 10 years with a special Hip-Hop Asana class featuring live DJ RizzyDobboss — a one-night-only revival of a fan-favorite class.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 5:00 PM · Terra Sol Sanctuary, Wilmington
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