The week of June 8 to June 14 brings several live music events, outdoor community gatherings, and summer series kick-offs to the Southport and Oak Island areas.
Here is what you can look forward to:
Live Music \& Concerts
- Southport Concert Series (June 11):
The City of Southport NC hosts the high-energy beach music band Shore Thing at Franklin Square Park.
The free, family-friendly show runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy bites from the Coastal 523 food truck.
\ - Oak Island Summer Concert Series (June 12):
Part of the annual \"Bands by the Beach\" series, The Catalinas will bring classic beach and soul music to the amphitheater stage at Middleton Park.
The free performance runs from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
\ - Trinity UMC Freedom Concert (June 14): Enjoy a free afternoon of classical and patriotic music starting at 3:00 PM.
The show features the historic church\'s choir alongside the Wyckoff Orchestra at the Southport Trinity UMC sanctuary.
Local Community Events
Turtle Bay Grand Opening (June 13): Tour the brand-new Pine Island model home in Southport from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The event features neighborhood tours and community info.
Daily Wellness \& Fitness:
The Town of Oak Island regularly hosts ongoing recreation programs including Pier Yoga, Community Yoga, and Barre classes right by the waterfront.
You can check exact times on the official Town of Oak Island Events Calendar.
Just a Short Drive Away (Brunswick County)
If you are willing to make a brief drive into neighboring areas of Brunswick County, you can catch these specialized events that weekend:
Jr. Jolly Mon Tournament (June 11): A youth-focused \"Rock the Dock\" fishing tournament takes place just down the road at Ocean Isle Beach.
Movies in the Park (June 11): Ocean Isle Beach will also host an outdoor screening of \"Hotel Transylvania: Transformania\" at Town Center Park.
