STRONG ROOTS PRESENTS…

KRISPEE BISCUITS W/SEAN MEADE & MICHAEL EAKINS W/TYREK HEARON

JAM FOR THE KIDS: A BENEFIT NIGHT FOR NOURISH NC

STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!

COME OUT AND CELEBRATE THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING WITH LIVE MUSIC BY CAPE FEAR RISING 7-10PM!

LIVE MUSIC BY RANDY MCQUAY (OUTSIDE) 7-10PM

WAVEFORM DJ DANCE PARTY INSIDE 9-12AM

LIVE MUSIC OUTSIDE WITH JARED MICHAEL CLINE AND HIS BAND, BACON GREASE 7-10PM

HEATED PORCH & OUTDOOR STAND-UP HEATERS

1/2 price wine glasses

SIGN-UP AT THE BAR BY 6:30

$10 TO PLAY, PAYS OUT TO 1ST & 2ND PLACE TEAMS

COME SOLO, GET PAIRED RANDOMLY, OR COME WITH A TEAMMATE

$2 OFF IPA’S + $8 HOUSE MARGARITAS

TACO SPECIAL AT MIDDLE SOUND GRILLE

🎃 The Bend’s Halloween Costume Contest 🎃
🕸️ Friday, October 31st | Adults Only | Winner announced at 10PM

Think you’ve got the most hauntingly hilarious, disturbingly creative, or downright iconic costume? Prove it.

Join us for a spooktacular night of drinks, music, and a costume contest just for the grown-ups. Our secret panel of judges (aka The Bend’s finest) will be lurking through the crowd from 7–9:30PM, keeping a sharp eye on the best dressed.

🏆 Categories:

• The Scariest

• The Funniest

• Best Group Costume (2+ people)

• Most Creative

Winners take home glory, bragging rights, and some house cash—announced at 10PM sharp.

Must register between 7-9pm and be present at 10pm to win.

🧛‍♀️ 21+ only
🦇 Costumes highly encouraged
🍸 Come early, stay creepy

Questions? Email info@thebendilm.com

More info to come. Stay tuned to social media too!

TRIVIA NIGHT @7PM HOSTED BY DAVEY K

$2 OFF ALL MENU COCKTAILS

LIVE MUSIC 7-10PM: Krispee Biscuits

Keep the party going inside The Parlour House with a Waveform DJ 9pm until midnight!

LIVE MUSIC 7-10PM: The Ford Project

Keep the party going inside The Parlour House with a Waveform DJ 9pm until midnight!

TRIVIA NIGHT @7PM HOSTED BY DAVEY K

$2 OFF ALL MENU COCKTAILS

LIVE MUSIC 7-10PM: The Kristine Martinez Band

Keep the party going inside The Parlour House with a Waveform DJ 9pm until midnight!

LIVE MUSIC 7-10PM: Randy McQuay

Keep the party going inside The Parlour House with a Waveform DJ 9pm until midnight!

TRIVIA NIGHT @7PM HOSTED BY DAVEY K

$2 OFF ALL MENU COCKTAILS

LIVE MUSIC 7-10PM: Salty Southern Band

Keep the party going inside The Parlour House with a Waveform DJ 9pm until midnight!

LIVE MUSIC 7-10pm: Delia Stanley & Friends

Keep the party going with the DJ inside the Parlour House 9pm-12am

LIVE MUSIC 6-9PM: Caroline Lemley

1/2 PRICE WINE NIGHT (BOTTLES & BY THE GLASS)

TRIVIA NIGHT @7PM HOSTED BY DAVEY K

$2 OFF ALL MENU COCKTAILS

LIVE MUSIC 7-10PM: Bacon Grease featuring lead singer, Jared Michael Cline

Keep the party going inside The Parlour House with a Waveform DJ 9pm until midnight!

Every Thursday at 7pm – bring the talent or just sit back and be entertained. Whether you’re spittin’ bars, strumming strings, or just want your moment on the mic, this stage is yours. No cover, no judgment—just good vibes and even better cocktails. Hosted by James Souden.

LIVE MUSIC 6-9PM: APOLLO BUKOWSKI

1/2 PRICE WINE NIGHT (BOTTLES & BY THE GLASS)

TACO SPECIAL FROM MIDDLE SOUND GRILLE, 3 FOR $15 MIX N MATCH

$8 HOUSE MARG SPECIAL

STU CRU JAMARU: SPONTANEOUS LOCAL JAM SESSION WITH LOCAL MUSICIANS 7-10PM ON THE OUTDOOR STAGE

TRIVIA NIGHT @7PM HOSTED BY DAVEY K

$2 OFF ALL MENU COCKTAILS

Join us at ‘The Bend’ in Wilmington this August 31st from 12 - 4 PM for a super, fun afternoon with lots of bubbles! Our event will feature:

LOTS of bubbles for kids + adults of all ages!
-Good eats from Middle Sound Grille
-Craft beers + cocktails
-Ice cream from Grumpy's Soft Serve
-Live jams from School of Rock house band
-Permanent jewelry by Coastal Violet
-Treats from Half Cup Confections
-Custom hat bar
-Shopping from local, small businesses

Interested vendors can apply at: https://downtownilmmarket.org/the-bend

Every Thursday at 7pm – bring the talent or just sit back and be entertained. Whether you’re spittin’ bars, strumming strings, or just want your moment on the mic, this stage is yours. No cover, no judgment—just good vibes and even better cocktails. Hosted by James Souden.