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Entertainment Options in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, North Carolina is primarily known as a beach town, but it has so much more to offer visitors and locals in the way of entertainment. Wilmington has a rich history and besides many historic sites, such as Fort Fisher, Historic Downtown can be like stepping into the past, with its stately historic homes and the Cape Fear River waterfront and walking tours, the popular Battleship North Carolina and much more. But Wilmington is also a college town and that means a young and vibrant nightlife and restaurant and bar scene. You’ll also find we are known for the arts, with musical concerts, art shows and theatrical performances throughout the year.
Captain Charles Robbins’ Cape Fear River Adventures
Captain Robbins’ Cape Fear River Adventures offers guided excursions and camping trips on the Cape Fear River and Black River near Wilmington, NC.
Ph: 910-620-0296
Ten Pin Alley – Bowling In Wilmington, NC
Ten Pin Alley Bowling Center is the newest and largest bowling alley and games center in the greater Wilmington area. With 24 lanes and state-of-the-art electronic scoring.
Ph: Phone: 910.452.5455
Fax: Fax: 910.39.5082
Break Time Billiards And Pool
If you like playing pool or billiards with lots of well maintained tables in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, Break Time is for you.
Ph: 910.395.6658
Fax: 910.395.2505
The Pointe 14 Cinema
The Pointe Theatre is owned and operated by Stone Theaters in the brand new Barclay Commons Center in Wilmington. The theater has 14 screens and includes two PDX super-sized theaters.
Ph: (910) 795-4105
Odell Willimson Auditorium at Brunswick College
Odell Williamson Auditorium is a performing arts theater located on the campus of Brunswick Community College, Bolivia, NC, serving the citizens of Brunswick County and surrounding areas of southeast North Carolina and northern South Carolina.
Ph: (910)754-7416
Yellow Dog Discs CDs, DVDs, Vinyl Records
Music lovers have found the spot in Wilmington for rare and used vinyl, CDs, DVDs and more. Tuned in to pop culture across the board, Yellow Dog also carries Funko POP figures.
Ph: (910) 792-0082
Wine and Design of Leland
Ph: 910.679-4750
Painting With A Twist
Painting With A Twist is a fun way to be creative, enjoy friends and leave with your own work of art. Instructions are provided along with all the materials you will need. You bring your own beverage and snacks.
Ph: 704-307-1668
Dead Crow Comedy Room – Wilmington,NC
Timmy Sherrill has reinvented Wilmington’s Comedy Room with Dead Crow bringing national touring comedians. A great bar and venue.
Ph: 910-520-5520
Sail Wilmington—Sailing Charters and Tours
When you sail the Cape Fear River with Captain Alan, you will have a whole new vantage point of Wilmington, NC, and the surrounding natural region. You’ll experience how the first arriving sailors felt as they coasted up the river with the tide. Sailboat rental, excursions, tours and weddings on the water under sail.
Ph: 910-538-8884
Jerry Allen’s Wrightsville Beach Sports Bar and Grill
Jerry Allen’s is Wrightsville Beach’s favorite handout and sports bar, with mouthwatering food when you get hungry and lots of cold beer choices. We’re located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach and steps from the Ocean.
Ph: (910) 256-8286
Find Santa’s Gift Bag Contest
Find the icon of Santa’s Hidden Gift Bag on an Access Profile Page on our website and you can register for a chance to win all the gifts in Santa’s Gift Bag listed here.
Holiday Events In Wilmington, NC 2023
From caroling by horse drawn carriage to holiday lights, Wilmington, NC is aglow with holiday festivities, events and celebrations through New Year’s Eve.
Brooklyn Arts Center
Brooklyn Arts Center is a renovated and converted church, now a stunning concert venue hosting regional and national touring acts, as well as special events.
Ph: (910) 538-2939
Wine and Design of Wilmington
Wine and Design of Wilmington, NC is the place for fun and creativity, painting your own work of art while enjoying the company of friends and good wine.
Ph: 910.679.4750
Carolina Paddle Board Company—Wilmington, NC
Admit it, you want to try it, SUP, which is short for Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Carolina Paddle Board Co. in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach has what you need from the boards and equipment to clothing, rentals and instruction. So get out there and paddle.
Ph: 910-679-4473
Summertime Free Family Fun-2018
Wilmington has a lot to offer besides its beautiful and wide sandy beaches. There are many weekly activities that kids will enjoy, as well as parents and grand parents. Many of these events are free of charge and are held during the day or the early hours of the evening. So get out there and enjoy Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Downtown and Wrightsville Beach with the family.
Katy’s Grill And Sports Bar Wilmington, NC
Katy’s Grill and Bar is one of Wilmington’s most popular sports bars and restaurants with full menu for lunch and dinner. Located near UNCW, Katy’s is known for the Best Karaoke in Wilmington.
Ph: 910-395-5289
Regal Cinemas Mayfaire Stadium 16 Movie Theater
Wilmington’s Mayfaire Regal Cinema boasts 16 big screens and the IMAX Theater capable of showing IMAX filed blockbusters. Located in Mayfaire Town Center, The Regal Cinema has plenty of parking and a full consessions cafe offering popcorn, candy, hot dogs, beer wine and more.
Ph: 910.256.1857
Concerts Scheduled For Wilmington, NC
We are a complete listing of upcoming major musical events and concerts in Wilmington, NC. Our information comes directly from the concert promoters who supply us with specific information about concerts in the Wilmington, Leland, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, NC area.
Where To Watch Super Bowl LVIII in Wilmington, NC
Looking for a great place to watch Super Bowl LVIII? Check out this comprehensive list of great sports bars with lots of big screens, small screens, hot wings, burgers, nachos, dogs, chips and salsa and ll the other great stuff that goes with football… like, hea yeah, beer!
Big Dawg Productions — 613 Castle Street • Ph: 910-367-5237
Cardinal Lanes — 3907 Shipyard Boulevard • Ph: 910-799-3023
City Stage — 21 N. Front Street • Ph: 910-264-2602
Hannah Bloc Theater and Community Arts Center — 120 S 2nd Street • Ph: 910-341-7860
Kefi — 2012 Eastwood Road • Ph: 910.256.3558
The Whisky — 1 S Front St • Ph: 910.763.3088
TheaterNOW — 19 S. 10th Street • Ph: 910-399-3669
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