Live music in New Castle County, DE

At the Kirkwood Library of Delaware, Meeta performs a set of peaceful songs for Peace Week, including a piece dedicated to stopping gun violence. Professional sound is provided by Frank.

Celebrate the Halloween season with the October edition of Our Night Out Wilmington at Makers Alley. Expect a playful trick-or-treat vibe, costumes that are optional yet encouraged, and music from DJ Shadylady. Our Night Out Wilmington is an LGBTQ+ social group that gathers at local venues to raise visibility and create opportunities to socialize and network. The events welcome people of color and all gender identities, reflecting the diversity of Wilmington. There is no cover; attendees purchase their own food and drinks. Makers Alley blends indoor and outdoor spaces as a restaurant and beer garden, offering 24 taps, a 1964 Airstream trailer outfitted as a working kitchen, games, and a design that mixes historic character with modern style. The venue has been recognized by Delaware Today magazine as Best After-Work Drinks in 2021 and Hippest City Hangout in 2020. Parking can be found on nearby streets or at Midtown Parking one block away, with validation available from the venue.

Brooklyn-based Whisper Doll brings its shoegazy dream pop to Newark on the Lucky Clover debut album release tour, with support from Ripe Enough and New Habits. An RSVP on Facebook does not secure a ticket. Limited no-fee $15 advance tickets are available via direct message for a link, or plan to pay at the door for $10 to $15 if the show has not sold out. This event is all ages and NOTAFLOF.

A cocktail gathering in the Library Garden honors members and volunteers with live piano music by Michael Hunter and time to reconnect. Admission is free for NCLF members, and memberships can be obtained at the door starting at $15. Each attendee receives one complimentary drink ticket and one complimentary door prize ticket. Wine and beer, along with a specialty drink, are available for purchase, while water, soft drinks, and hors d'oeuvres are provided. RSVPs are not required, but messages to nclibraryfriends@gmail.com help with planning, especially for plus-ones or groups. The setting is the Library Garden at New Castle Public Library.

Spend the night on the dance floor at Kelly's Logan House with an evening full of dancing.

Set in a Berlin nightclub as the 1920s come to a close, a Master of Ceremonies invites patrons to forget their cares while the story peers beneath the glitter. Cabaret follows the charged lives of Berliners and expatriates as Germany edges toward the rise of the Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer new to the city, is drawn to English singer Sally Bowles, and their landlady Fräulein Schneider cautiously begins a relationship with Herr Schultz, a kind fruit seller who is Jewish. Musical numbers include Willkommen, Cabaret, Don't Tell Mama and Two Ladies, among many others. This production is directed by Kim Taylor, with music direction by Nicolette Fernandez, choreography by Tess Meredith-Greene and stage management by Jackie Bain, and is produced by Erin Booker. Tickets are $22 for adults and $18 for students. Wheelchair seating is available at the back left and right of the theatre, and first floor restrooms are located next door in the visual arts building known as The Gibby. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. Supported in part by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

United Neighbors presents an annual community celebration that brings neighbors from both sides of I-95 together for an afternoon focused on community, creativity, and connection. Attendees can take part in a collaborative public art activity, share a community dinner, explore local vendors, enjoy a DJ and music, try line dancing, and enjoy family-friendly activities, along with updates on ongoing projects. The gathering is free and open to the community, with vendor and volunteer opportunities to be announced soon. United Neighbors works to connect neighbors, enliven shared spaces, and celebrate the West Side while strengthening community ties.

At St. Anthony’s Club in Wilmington, ABATE of New Castle County hosts an event supporting Exceptional Care for Children, featuring entertainment from Leadfoot.

This event features live music.

Stomp Box performs a set of classic rock and roll at Corner Cove.