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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.

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