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UNCHAiNED with This Homemade Conspiracy play Weebles beer garden area this Saturday night.
This has been an incredible month of live music as the outdoor venues heat up with all kinds of activities. Next comes May and on into summertime, where we behold the onslaught of fairs, festivals, homecomings, burgoos, gatherings, celebrations, jamborees and other variously titled events featuring music-makers of all kinds. But first let's see what the final days of April offer.
Thursdays add another weekly event with the opening of Boone's mighty fine beer garden stage area and Me, Myself & Schy (Jeff Berendt and Schy Willmore if you were wondering or if you weren't) taking the inaugural show. The Get Down gets down (I'm sorry I just have to say that every time) at the Curve Inn, while two recurring gigs, Solista Mariachi Gabriel at El Arriero and Manny Lee at Casa Real, happen in the Mexican restaurant world.
Fridays continue as a mainstay of live music with bands inhabiting local libation stations in broods (yes, that's a cicada reference) such as the early starts of Samba Llamas at Pease's at BUNN Gourmet, Victoria Capo Trio at Boone's and those Pepper Sprouts at HyVee-Wahlburgers.
Then let the 6 p.M. Shows begin with area blues-meisters Mary Jo Curry Band doing Long Bridge Gold Course, award-winning singer-songwriter Micah Walk running into Harvest Market and nationally touring country artist Chuck Briseno landing at The Stadium Bar and Grill. For solo acoustic acts, check out the delightful Riley Bourne at Slauterhouse in Auburn, Keith Dunlap riding the range of songs at the Town Hall in Loami, Rod Grant singing up a storm at Mowie's Cue and Andy Fielitz bringing it on at the Crowbar in Decatur.
Around 8 p.M. We have a slew of bands hitting plenty of performance areas in a bunch of bars including Bustin' Loose, the musically-made Harris family, at Motorheads, The Stone Giants rocking large at The Blue Grouch, Off the Wall bouncing into Goodfellas, Tom Irwin & those Raouligans with Amy Battles (that's us) strolling into George Rank's and HeartByrne with Birds of a Feather at Danenberger Family Vineyards doing Talking Heads and Phish respectively. Yes, there's more, but we also have two more days to cover.
Here I'd like to mention a fairly new venue hosting music on Friday and Saturdays (6-9 p.M.) and Sundays (1-4 p.M.), which would be The Railyard cafe on South Sixth Street near the new railroad overpass by where Gallagher's and JW's used to be. The music is outdoors with a nice stage and, yes, it's thrice every weekend into October with mostly solo/duo acoustic acts, which is quite righteous in my book. Plus, it has three restaurants in shipping containers to choose food from and drinks available of the alcoholic persuasion. I'm in. This weekend it's After School Special on Friday, Tom & Geoff on Saturday and Colt Ball on Sunday. Saturday kicks in with a couple of early shows including John Drake at Twisted Fork (11 a.M.-2 p.M.), Prairie State of Mind at Brookhills Golf Club (2-5 p.M.) and The Explorers (3-6 p.M.) at 1st & 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar in Petersburg. Later in the evening, Weebles kicks off its expanded beer garden space with UNCHAiNED cutting loose with special guests from Indiana, This Homemade Conspiracy, while Cherry & Jerry make wonderful noise at Buzz Bomb and The Lovelorn with Emily How sweeten up the upstairs at Broadgauge in Petersburg.
And come Sunday, there's The Deep Hollow at Danenberger's, Antone DeRocchi at Lucky's on the Square in Petersburg, Ole Stogie at Hill Prairie Winery near Oakford, Curt Smith at Vixen Hill Winery by Palmyra and The Tangents at The Range Bourbon & Brew in Chatham, plus a ton of others.
We will see you come May, maybe.
18 Things To Do In Wilmington This Weekend As The Free, Outdoor Concert Series Return
People dance during Kure Beach's Boogie in the Park concert series in 2019. The free concert series returns this weekend.
When the free outdoor concert series start coming back to Southeastern North Carolina, you know that summer is right around the corner.
That's pretty much where we're at this weekend, with the return of three Wilmington-area concert series, including Kure Beach's Boogie in the Park. Check below for performers and details.
But wait, there's more. In addition to free outdoor concerts, we've got a diverse collection of touring acts and local bands this weekend, along with a Cinco de Mayo celebration, a film festival, an '80s-centric dance night and the return of a Wilmington comedy legend.
Let's get this weekend started.
ALL WEEKEND
Wilmington Jewish Film FestivalMay 1-9 at Thalian Hall: Week-long festival of films exploring Jewish culture, issues and people. Highlights include "Remembering Gene Wilder" (3 p.M. May 5), a documentary about the comic actor, and "Less Than Kosher" (7 p.M. May 4), about a failed musician and self-described "bad Jew" who gets a job in her parents' synagogue. Screenings are 7 p.M. May 1-2, 4-5 and 9, and 3 p.M. May 5. 910-632-2285.
Timmy SherrillWilmington comic Timmy Sherrill at the Dead Crow Comedy Room's old location on Front Street.
May 3-4 at Dead Crow Comedy Room: It's not a stretch to say that, without Timmy Sherrill, Wilmington might not have a full-time comedy club. The comic and actor ("Birdies," DC's "Stargirl") stepped away from the Dead Crow Comedy Room, which he co-founded, to focus on his comedy and acting career after the club moved to its current location three years ago. This weekend Sherrill returns to the Dead Crow for a weekend full of shows. 7 p.M. And 9:30 p.M. May 3-4, tickets are $18 and $28.
Cinco de Mayo WeekendMay 4-5 at Tequila Waterfront (14 Harnett St.): Two-day celebration of the Mexican state of Puebla's independence from French occupation will include Mexican food, live music and dance, DJs, piñatas and face-painting for the kids (Sunday only), vendor booths and more. 4-10 p.M. May 4 and noon-5 p.M. May 5.
FRIDAY
Let's DanceWilmington DJs RizzyBeats and James Tritten host Let's Dance May 3 at UnderFront.
May 3 at UnderFront: It'll be a DJ-driven dance-off of sorts when two of Wilmington's top DJs — RizzyBeats and Fort Lowell Records owner James Tritten — join forces (and vinyl collections) as part of this regular, venue-hopping series. The focus will be on danceable pop, rock and hip-hops tracks from the 1980s. 8 p.M. May 3, $5 cover.
Marshall Charloff & Purple XperienceMay 3 at Thalian Hall: Touring tribute act pays homage to the songs of late pop star Prince. 7:30 p.M. May 3, 910-632-2285.
Jordan DavisMay 3 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: Platinum-selling and CMA Award-winning country singer has had such No.1 hits as "Buy Dirt," "Next Thing You Know" and "Singles You Up." 7 p.M. May 3, tickets start at $60.
Ocean Front FlicksMay 3 at Oceanfront Park, Kure Beach: Catch a pirate-themed movie on the beach as part of this weekly series. This week's flick is 2006's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." 8 p.M. May 3, free.
Free Concert FridayMay 3 at The Eagle's Dare: Free concert series kicks off 2024 with a show from Journey tribute act Trial By Fire. 4 p.M. Gates, 7 p.M. Opener, 8 p.M. Headliner. Free.
Mike PintoMay 3 at Bowstring: Longtime folk/reggae rocker Mike Pinto has some fun and saucy songs. Opening acts are Rockstead and Pleasantly Wild. 7 p.M. May 3, tickets start at $15.
BloodkinMay 3 at The Palm Room: Longtime Athens, Georgia, band blends multiple styles into a compellingly off-kilter sound, much like their musical predecessors, the Grateful Dead. Even so, they're more potent songsmiths than noodly jam band. 10 p.M. May 3, cover at the door.
PhotoclubMay 3 at Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern: Wilmington punk act just dropped a new EP, "Summertime," they recorded back in 2018. With Nervous Systems, Busted Radio and Emergency Nothing. 7 p.M. May 3, $10.
SATURDAY
Immersed Magazine community fundraiserMay 4 at Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern: If you've not gotten hip to Wilmington magazine Immersed, you need to do so immediately, if not sooner. They are doing some great, important stuff. To wit: This eight-band bill to raise money for Wilmington's Northside Food Co-op. The lineup includes: Wilmington acts Tercel, which is dropping a sweet new single, "Tiny Towns," on Fort Lowell Records May 14, along with Madisinn, Microdose and Rosary. Plus, Philly bands Sacculina and In Jest, Durham's Survival Tactics and a surprise guest. 5 p.M. Doors/community dinner May 4. All proceeds benefit the Northside Food Co-op.
May Tha 4th Be With YouMay 4 at Bourgie Nights: "Star Wars"-themed night of music (get it, "May the 4th ...") headlined by viral electro/hip-hop artist Lil Blurry. With N.C. Hip-hop duo Rebels No Savage and Wilmington's own MoeSOS DC. 9 p.M. Doors, 10 p.M. Show, $10 in advance, $15 day of show.
Cody JinksMay 4 at Live Oak Bank Pavilion: County singer inspired by the "outlaw" genre that rose to popularity in the 1970s hit No. 4 on the country chart with his 2016 album "I'm Not the Devil." New album "Change the Game" dropped in March. 7 p.M. May 4, tickets start at $30.
Momedy ComedyMay 4 at Nauti Dog, Carolina Beach: Wilmington stand-ups Lew Morgante and Alex Denning, along with Shannon Perez and Amanda Goodyear, present this lunchtime comedy jam especially geared to the moms out there. 11 a.M.-1 p.M. May 4, tickets are $25.
Villa*NovaMay 4 at Reel Cafe: South Carolina rockers bring their show to the rooftop of this longtime spot in the heart of downtown Wilmington. 7 p.M. May 4, cover.
SUNDAY
Boogie in the ParkMay 5 at Oceanfront Park, Kure Beach: Wilmington psychobillians Phantom Playboys kick off this free, outdoor music series for 2024. 5-7 p.M. May 5, free.
Rock the DockMay 5 at Bluewater Grill: Carolinas-based reggae act Mystic Vibrations kicks off a free, weekly outdoor music series at this Wrightsville Beach hotspot. 4-8 p.M. May 5, free.
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: What's going on in Wilmington, NC? Things to do the weekend of May 3-5
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