What's Good, Wilmington (3/11)

Happy Tuesday, Wilmington. Hope you’re adjusting to the time change. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let the Wilmington Brief serve up your survival guide for the rest of the week, including:

• Can't-miss events

• Things to start booking now

• Important deadlines and reminders

• Other stuff going on around town

Let’s dive in.

📆 Wilmington happenings

Today, March 11
Love music and a little friendly competition? Check out Music Bingo with Geeks Who Drink, where you’ll swap numbers for epic songs from all genres and eras! Sing along, complete patterns, and win beer-shaped prizes—Ponysaurus Brewing Co! 

Tomorrow, March 12
Step back in time with a 1.5-hour guided tour through historic Wilmington, led by a local historian! Explore beautiful homes, rich stories, and key moments from colonial times to the movie industry. Walk the past—one mile at a time!

Thursday, March 13
Earth Day Fundraiser at Flytrap Brewing – Support the 2025 Earth Day Festival! $1 per pint sold goes to the Wilmington Earth Day Alliance, plus grab a t-shirt or raffle ticket to help fund this year’s event. Drink beer, do good—see you there!

This weekend (March 14 - 16)

Spring Craft Market at Burgwin-Wright House. Stroll through lush gardens and shop from 30+ local vendors at this free Spring Market! Enjoy the historic house, jail, visitor center, and art gallery, all open during regular hours.

The Righteous Brothers – Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour on Friday, March 14. Don’t miss Bill Medley & Bucky Heard as they take you on a musical journey through decades of timeless hits like You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ and Unchained Melody. 

Overtyme Band Live @ Cloud 9 – Enjoy cocktails, skyline views, and live music at Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar from 6-9 PM! The perfect way to spend your Saturday night.

⌚️ Planning ahead

Tax season reminder: The April 15th deadline is just around the corner. If you're not planning to file an extension, now’s the time to start getting everything in order. For complicated returns, check out David Tepper or Dustin Kern. Both come highly rated. For simple stuff, just jump on TurboTax or H&R Block and get to it.

Check that roof – Getting it checked once a year is recommended. Great Basin Roofing is one of our top picks in the area if you need any repairs. 

Date night?!: Take your special someone somewhere special. Grab yourself a steer at Bimini Steakhouse inside the Peppermill Resort – book a rez ahead of time.

North Carolina Azalea Festival: Wilmington’s biggest annual celebration is back from April 2-6  with parades, street fairs, home & garden tours, art shows, fireworks, and concerts! Five days of Southern charm and springtime fun—don’t miss it!

📰 In other news

Markets are wild. The stock market is a whipsaw lately. Mortgage rates remain high but are ticking down slightly. The job market? A mystery. Expect more volatility ahead. 

NC moving into crypto – A North Carolina House committee approved a bill allowing the state to invest up to 10% of public funds, including pensions, in crypto ETFs—just one day after rejecting it.. 

Wilmington home prices on the rise – In February 2025, the median home price in Wilmington hit $434,273, marking a 5.1% increase from last year. It’s anyone’s guess where real estate goes the rest of the year.

🧩 A quick brain break

As always, this week’s wordle features a 5-letter word hidden inside this edition. Let us know how many guesses it takes you!

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See ya Friday with 20+ new things happening next week.

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