🗓️ Wilmington Events 1/16/25 - 1/19/25

Vision Boards, Horse Ceremonies, Chili, Live Music and More!

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Megan Rowe
January 16, 2025

Alright Wilmington, shake off those holiday blues! This weekend is packed with more than just live music (though there's plenty of that too!). From a nostalgic trip down cinematic memory lane with "Wilmington's Close Ups" to planting trees for a greener future at the 27th Annual Tree Festival, there's something for everyone.

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Top 3 Events

Wilmington’s Close Ups

(Fri) A 25 min. montage of film locations in Wilmington then and now. See snipes of your favorite films like Iron Man, Firestarter and The Crow and exactly where the magic happened!

27th Annual Tree Festival

(Fri-Sat) $5 Trees at Independence Mall to encourage greenery around our community for flood protection, improved water and air quality, creating shade, and homes for animals. 5,000 plants available

John Colby Elswick & The End

(Sat) Don't miss out on this evening of expertly fused americana, grunge & folk rock. For fans of Ryan Adams, Drive By Truckers, Kings of Leon & more at Bowstrings

More Unique Events

Thursday (1/16)

Friday (1/17)

  • Vision Board Bingo Class - Unleash your creativity and manifest your dreams for 2025 in this playful workshop.

  • Prom - Live music and the fun nostalgia of prom at The Eagles Dare (18+).

  • Ahamed Weinberg Comedy - See this upcoming comedian who’s quickly becoming a household name thanks to his long list of accolades and airtime on TV at Dead Crow

Saturday (1/18)

  • Book Vase Making Workshop - Create book vases from scratch with Bookworm Pottery.

  • MLK Fun Day - Free family-friendly day of games, arts and crafts, bounce houses, and more at Maides Park.

  • Brows and Blends - Create your own custom formula makeup foundation, designed to suit all of your skin needs at Hi-wire with Silk Touch Esthetics

Sunday (1/19)

  • Horse and Harmony Tea Ceremony - Blending the serenity of nature, tea, and equine therapy. The horses provide a calming atmosphere, encouraging mindfulness and connection at Seabreeze Horse Connection.

  • Love is Bald Chili Cook-Off - Enjoy a day of delicious chili, great beer, and giving back at Capt’n Bills

  • Live Music and BBQ - Acoustic covers by John Hussman and Feelin’ Swine BBQ at Waterline Brewing Co.

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Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

2/6 - 2/8 - NC Jazz Festival: This event brings together some of the world's finest traditional jazz musicians for a weekend of captivating performances.

2/15 - UNCW Homecoming + Sun Run: The Azalea Festival and UNCW Alumni Association have partnered to provide a brand-new UNCW Homecoming event for alumni and the greater Wilmington community!

3/15 - Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival: Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts!

3/21 - Uptilt: NC’s only female and Gender Expansive Film Festival

3/29 - 3/30 - FEAST Food Festival: Feast Wilmington is a food and drink festival showcasing the best of Wilmington's culinary scene

Vigilant Hope Roastery

Tidbit of the Week: If you love coffee dates and lunch meetings… Here are 3 places you can go & support a good cause ❣️

Bitty & Beau’s: Employs and values people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Blue Willow Cafe: Provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities and creates meaningful employment

Vigilant Hope Roastery: Supports those faced with homelessness with their mobile shower trailer, meals and more

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