Wednesday Shortlist

Live Music & Happenings in Northern Delaware + Dog of the Week: Lavender—Tuesday, July 2, 2025

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DOG OF THE WEEK

Say Hello to Lavender

Lavender the dog

Meet Lavender — a 6-year-old sweetheart who’s been through more than any dog should. She came to the Brandywine Valley SPCA from truly awful conditions, but with a little medical care and a lot of love, she’s come out the other side tail-wagging.

Now she’s full of life, bouncing out of her kennel with that irresistible “you’re my favorite person” energy. She loves attention, melts into pets, and still has plenty of puppy zip in her step. She’s the kind of dog who reminds you how resilient and joyful they can be.

If you’ve got room in your heart (and on your couch), Lavender might be the perfect match.

Meet her at the Brandywine Valley SPCA’s New Castle campus, 290 Churchmans Road.

FORECAST AT A GLANCE

Wednesday

83 🌡️ 67 | 🌦️ | 60% | 💨 WNW 6 mph

Thursday

89 🌡️ 65 | ☀️ | 7% | 💨 WNW 10 mph

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 74ºF
Temperature readings taken from the Atlantic Ocean in Rehoboth Beach

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Wednesday, July 2

  • Autumn Arch Beer Project | Autumn Arch Run Club | 6 PM

Thursday, July 3

  • Innovation Way/James Hall Trail | Fusion Running Club | 6:30 PM

  • Rockwood Park & Museum | Thursday AM Chair Yoga | 9-10 AM

  • Twisted Irons Craft Brewing | Twisted Little Run Club | 6:00 PM

  • Wilmington Brew Works | Run Club w/ Omega Project | 6-7:30 PM

THEATRE/ARTS

Coming soon!

WEEKNIGHT SOCIAL

Wednesday, July 2

  • Bar XIII | Comedy Open Mic Night + Classic Video Games | 8:30 PM

  • Bellefonte Brewing Company | General Knowledge Quizzo | 7-9 PM

  • Chancery Market | Board Game Night | 5:30-9 PM

  • Christiana Pub | Music Video Bingo | 7-9 PM

  • Elk River Brewing Co | Quizzo w/ Dan Healy | 6:30-9 PM

  • Finnegan's Pub | Music Bingo w/ Gina B | 7-8 PM

  • Gallucio's | Trivia Night | 7-9 PM

  • Grain KSQ | Classic Bingo w/ Madison | 7-9 PM

  • Homebase | Video Bingo | 8 PM

  • Kid Shelleen's Branmar Plaza | Family Night w/ Jungle John | 5:30-7:30 PM

  • Market at Liberty Place | Trivia Night | 7-9 PM

  • McGlynns People's Plaza | Music Bingo w/ All Star DJs | 8:30-10:30 PM

  • McGlynns Pike Creek | Music Bingo w/ All Star DJs | 8:30-10:30 PM

  • Tom Foolerys | Trivia | 8-11 PM

  • Trolley Tap House | Geeks Who Drink Quiz | 8-10 PM

  • Twisted Irons Craft Brewing | Music Video Bingo | 7 PM

  • Wilmington Brew Works | Small Batch Trivia w/ Geeks Who Drink | 7-9 PM

Thursday, July 3

  • Autumn Arch Beer Project | Team Trivia | 7 PM

  • Grain H2O | Matt’s Classic Bingo | 7-9 PM

  • JAKL Beer Works | Trivia Night w/ Xixa | 7-9 PM

  • Market at Liberty Place | Music Bingo | 6-8 PM

  • Wilmington Brew Works | Boombox Bingo | 7-9 PM

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, July 2

  • Chesapeake Inn | Nofilter | 6-10 PM

  • Docklands Riverfront | High 5 Duo Acoustic Set | 5-8 PM

  • Hagley Museum and Library | Nights at Hagley featuring Brian Turner | 5-8 PM

  • Homebase | Karaoke w/ American Idol Jenni Schick | 8:30-11:30 PM

  • Kid Shelleen's Branmar Plaza | Kevin Burns | 6-8 PM

  • Saint Georges Country Store | Jerry Diangelo | 6-9 PM

  • The Reef Seafood & Steak | 4w5 Blues Jam | 7 PM

  • White Clay Creek State Park | The Jimmies | 6:30 PM

  • Wilmington Riverfront | Lunchtime Concert Series—DJ Shadylady | 12:15-1:15 PM

Thursday, July 3

  • Argilla Brewing Co | Open Mic Night | 5-9 PM

  • Bar XIII | Asylum 13 w/ the Rapture | 9 PM

  • Bardea Garden | DJ Tksone | 7-10 PM

  • Bellevue State Park | Seven Rings | 6:30 PM

  • Chesapeake Inn | The Whitewalls | 6-10 PM

  • Chesapeake Inn | Bleech | 12-4 PM

  • Christiana Pub | Karaoke Night | 9 PM-1 AM

  • Deer Park Tavern | DJ Joey G | 9 PM

  • Delaware Art Museum | Sculpture Garden Happy Hour featuring Genesis Z | 5-7:30 PM

  • Docklands Riverfront | Dance Party w/ DJ Doc B and Best Kept Soul Live Band | 8 PM-1 AM

  • Docklands Riverfront | Brandi Acoustic | 5-8 PM

  • Elk River Brewing Co | Karaoke | 6-9 PM

  • Longwood Gardens | The Stonethrowers String Band w/ Marc Silver | 6-8:45 PM

  • Saint Georges Country Store | The Blue Earl Band | 6-9 PM

  • Schaefers Canal House | Chorduroy Duo | 5:00 PM

  • The Nomad | Vince Ladear | 9 PM-12 AM

  • The Reef Seafood & Steak | Thursday Night Live! Karaoke w/ DJ Anita | 7 PM

  • Tom Foolerys | Karaoke | 9 PM-12 AM

  • Uncle John's BBQ Stand | Jimmy Jimmy | 6-8 PM

  • Unwined on the Water | Exit 93 | 4-8 PM

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Editor’s note: We previously listed Spokey Speaky at D&H for 7/3 based on the venue’s website, but that info was outdated — the event's been removed.

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