Top 3 Events this Weekend

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Thursday 1/15

• Music Bingo – Weekly music bingo night with prizes and brews at Flying Machine Brewing Company.

• Savorez Supper School & Winebow Pairing: A Workshop Series – Hands-on cooking and wine pairing class featuring Chef Sam Cahoon and Winebow at Flytrap Brewing.

• We party For Wilmington Local Legend Alec Chambers. – A celebration of Alec Chambers’ life with live music and a benefit for his family at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern.

• Swing Dance Classes – Three-part beginner swing dance series with class and social dancing in the Historic USO building (downtown Wilmington).

• Thirsty Thursday with Spooky Kyd – Late-night DJ set with Spooky Kyd spinning at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

• Back 2 School College Night – College Night with live music, a DJ, and drink specials at Shipfaced Nightclub.

Friday 1/16

• Fireside Flight Night – Cozy up with beer flights, fireside cocktails, and live acoustic music at Waterline Brewing Co.

• Barnyard Boogie – An evening of local beer, line dancing, and open dance floor fun at The Golf Barn.

• FCF 2026 Announcement Show – Free outdoor concert with local bands, food trucks, and raffles at the Wilson Center.

• DJ Matt Smith – DJ Matt Smith spins an upbeat evening set at Ibis Unplugged.

Saturday 1/17

• 28th Annual TreeFest – Choose free native trees and grasses while learning planting tips at Independence Mall (JCPenney corridor), running January 16–17.

• Crafting for Cancer: Blacklight Pottery Painting – Self-guided blacklight pottery painting with donation perks supporting Going Beyond the Pink at BRUNSWICK BEER XCHANGE.

• Disco Drag, Disco Bowl – Two hours of unlimited cosmic bowling with a disco drag twist at local lanes.

• Bowie & Elvis Birthday Celebration Dance Party – Annual Bowie and Elvis-themed dance party at Satellite Bar and Lounge.

Sunday 1/18

• Smooth Jazz with Dwain Gunnels – A laid-back Sunday jazz vinyl set from Dwain Gunnels at Ibis Coffee and Cocktails.

• Bubbly Brunch Wine Tasting – Guided sparkling wine class with three brunch-friendly pours and light bites at Freya's Haus.

• Young People's Concert – Family-friendly symphony concert with an Instrument Discovery Zone at the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

1/31 - UNCW Intercultural Festival - Representatives from more than 25 countries come together to celebrate world cultures through music, dance, art, booths, and performances.

3/28 - 3/29 Feast Food & Drink Festival - Annual food and beverage festival that celebrates the region's culinary scene by featuring local chefs, breweries, wineries, and mixologists through various events like the Riverside Pier Party, Craft+Cuisine, and Brunch Elevated. All-inclusive tickets cover food, drinks, and entertainment.

Thanks for reading! Talk to you again next week 👋 - Meg

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