Top 3 Events this Weekend

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Thursday 1/8

• Salad Bowl Workshop – Learn about winter greens and plant your own take-home salad bowl at Shelton Herb Farm.

• Free Swing Dance Beginner Lesson – A three-part beginner swing dance series with class and social dancing at Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

• Jazz, Live at CAM – Hear the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble, one of the country’s top youth jazz bands, live at Cameron Art Museum.

• College Nights at Rally Point Arcade – Weekly college night with affordable drinks, arcade games, pool, and a live DJ at Rally Point Bar Arcade.

Friday 1/9

• Rock the 90s – High-energy live band bringing back classic ’90s rock hits at Bowstring Burgers and Brew Yard.

• Live Music: Paige Bacon – Enjoy live music from Paige Bacon paired with wine at Palate Bottle Shop.

• Darts Tournament – Darts Luck blind draw tournament with $5 buy-in, cash prizes, and side games at Tides Tap Room.

• Nate Gerry Trio – The Nate Gerry Trio plays a high-energy mix of rock, blues, and pop at SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki Bar.

• DJ Denny – DJ Denny spins at Ibis Coffee and Cocktails.

Saturday 1/10

• Slow Balboa Workshop – Learn close-embrace Slow Balboa basics and fundamental movements to slow jazz at Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

• Paint n Sip – Paint and sip session with Molly at Surf City Brew Co.

• Chili Cook Off – Test your chili against local chefs and home cooks at The Eagle's Dare.

• Women of Wilmington Standup Comedy – An evening of standup from the Women of Wilmington at Laws & Libations.

• Social Dance – Beginner-friendly swing dance lesson followed by dancing with live music from the Wilmington Big Band at Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

• People You Meet on Vacation Watch Party – Free watch party for the book-to-film adaptation hosted by Bad B’s Books at The Eagles Dare (RSVP required).

Sunday 1/11

• Murder Mystery Coffee Club – Sunday true crime and mystery discussion group over coffee and pastries at The BakeShop by Three Friends Coffee.

• Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers – Family bluegrass band blending mountain roots and coastal spirit live at Live At Ted's.

• Punk & Art Show – Live punk music, local art vendors, and karaoke at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern.

• Sad Song Happy Hour – Listening-room style showcase of indie and singer-songwriter sets with optional open mic at Bourgie Nights.

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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