Love is in the air (and so are a ton of awesome events). This weekend is packed with everything from Valentine's Day celebrations (romantic strolls, insect pairings, and anti-Valentine's parties alike!) to Black History Month festivities and unique experiences you won't want to miss. Check out our top picks and a whole host of other happenings below!

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• Top 3 Events this Weekend

• More Unique Events

• Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About …

Top 3 Events this Weekend

More Unique Events

Thursday (2/13)

• Single’s Night: Enjoy SUNday’s Surf Cafe first first-ever singles night with drink specials, games, and prizes that will help you find love!

• Kathryn Gongaware: For one night only, this widely known and popular comedian will be at Dead Crow Comedy Club

• Ian Sherwood: See this internationally recognized musician, storyteller, and creator at Thalian Hall

❤️ Friday (2/14) Valentine’s Day ❤️

• Bugaboo - Wine and Edible Insect Pairing at Fermental (I did this for Valentine’s Day last year - it’s certainly one to remember!!)

• Valentine’s Day Run - Start your morning with Wilmington Run Club around Wrightsville Beach. End at Bevvy Mart for themed drinks and bouquets!

• Valentine’s Candle Pouring - Create your own custom fragrance and candle at The Coastal Succulent

• Anti-Valentine’s Party - Enjoy an unceremonial V-Day with DJ and drinks specials at The Starling

• Let’s Dance Valentine’s Day - Dance along to your favorite love song on vinyl at Underfront Co.

• A Very Strange Valentine’s Day - Hear the release of “Bad Chemistry” from Strange Raven, and enjoy a lively night of dancing at Mad Katz

• 90’s Crush Mixtape Valentine’s Dance Party - Live music, special bracelets to indicate relationship status, and more with the Beehive Blondes at Azalea Station.

Saturday (2/15)

• UNCW Men’s Basketball - Elon vs UNCW at Trask Coliseum

• Carolina Ghost Hunt and Tour - Widely regarded as the most haunted location in North Carolina, we’re delighted to be able to offer you the chance to investigate this historic battleship!

• Seahawk Sun Run - The Azalea Festival and UNCW Alumni Association have partnered to organize a 5k & 1.5 mile run

Sunday (2/16)

• Cupcakes and Corks - Enjoy a pairing between Sinful Cupcakes and the Wine Gal

• Galentine’s Floral Arrangement Workshop - Learn to craft your own floral arrangement at The Eagles Dare

• Crock Pot Cook Off - Put your cooking skills to the test (or at least your tasting skills) at Flytrap Brewing

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

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!

2/21 - 3/2 - Port City Taste: Taking place every winter, Port City Taste is a celebration of the best specials and prix-fixe menus from local eateries and drinkeries. Vote on 18 local spots.

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 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

4/1 - 4/6 - Azalea Festival: Enjoy everything from live music, boxing matches, a street fair, and everything in between.

6/7 - Carolina Beach Music Festival: Enjoy the longest- running beach music festival in the US that is still held on the beach AND they’ve added an additional day this year for Reggae

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

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