Access Your Weekend — Weekend Planner

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Access Your Weekend is Wilmington's free weekly guide to the best things happening in the Cape Fear region — curated every Thursday so your weekend plans itself.

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What you'll find in the newsletter

Subscriber Giveaways

Some weeks we have tickets to give away. When we do, subscribers get the first look.

Live Music Picks

The best live shows coming up this weekend — from intimate clubs to amphitheater headliners.

Food, Drinks & More

Festivals, markets, art openings, dining events — the full picture of what's happening.

Wilmington-Focused

100% local. Every event is in the Cape Fear region — downtown, the beach, and everywhere in between.

What a typical issue looks like

Real picks from recent issues

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Don't Miss This Weekend

Curated "must-see" picks with photos, times, and direct links to tickets.

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Giveaways, Some Weeks

Not every issue has one, but when we have tickets to give away subscribers get the first chance to win.

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Live Music List

Every show happening this week across Wilmington venues — one clean, scannable list.

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Weekend Events

Festivals, markets, art shows, food events — the full weekend at a glance.

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