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Thursday 2/19

• UR INVITED Feb Event - Monthly UR INVITED Social Club meetup for ages 21–35 to make new friends and explore Wilmington, hosted at The Bend.

• Third Thursday Night Market - Kick off 2026’s first night market with local vendors, live music, and wine tasting at Market House Beer and Wine.

• Live Music: Mark Herbert - Enjoy an evening of live music from Mark Herbert at Wrightsville Beach Brewery.

• Savorez Supper School & Winebow Pairing: A Workshop Series - A hands-on culinary and wine pairing class featuring Italian-inspired focaccia and curated wines at Flytrap Brewing.

Friday 2/20

• Shuck & Chill - Kick back with a Friday oyster hang and relaxed coastal vibes at Shuck & Chill in Hampstead.

• Beer Logo Contest - Put your creativity to work designing a future Surf City Brewing beer logo during this art-filled night at Surf City Brewing Company.

• Masquerade Ball - Dress to impress and dance the night away at an elegant, masked evening hosted by Queen Esther Teas and Freya’s Haus at Freya's Haus.

• Professor Dub - Professor Dub spins late-night tunes for a high-energy DJ set at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

• National Love Your Pet Day and Live Music with Yard Doggs – Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day with your furry friend at Waterline Brewing Co. while enjoying live music by the Yard Doggs.

• Roaring 20’s Anniversary Party – Step back into the Roaring ’20s at End of Days Distillery’s Great Gatsby–inspired 6-year anniversary celebration with cocktails, bites, and music.

• WHQR STNL: The Asheville Mountain Boys – Experience traditional bluegrass that captures the raw emotion and authenticity of the genre at Live At Ted's.

• Pierogi Cooking Class - Learn to make traditional Polish pierogi from scratch in a hands-on cooking class at Little Olive Co.

Saturday 2/21

• Kids Olympics - Kids take on winter-themed challenges to earn stamps and “go for the gold” at The Children's Museum of Wilmington.

• Petapalooza II - Celebrate pets with local vendors, treats, and pet-focused fun at Wilmington Sharks.

• Wilmington Record Show - Browse vinyl from 20+ vendors, enjoy DJs, live music, and food trucks at Waterline Brewing Co.

• Black History Month Carnival - Enjoy food trucks, games, drinks, and history-focused fun at this Black History Month celebration at Chow Town.

• Mardi Gras at the Rift - Celebrate Mardi Gras with themed food, cocktails, movies, and live music all afternoon and evening at The Rift.

• Let's Dance Vinyl DJ Night - Dance all night to vinyl-only DJ sets at The Underfront Co.

• The Craft Box Pop-Up - The Craft Box pops up every 3rd Saturday at Hi-Wire Brewery with DIY craft kits for all, no sign-ups required.

Sunday 2/22

• Coffee and Craft - Bring your own project, meet fellow makers, and enjoy coffee or tea at Spill Coffee Co.

• CAM’s Floating Lantern Ceremony - Create a lantern to honor someone or reflect, then watch it join hundreds of glowing lights on the Reflection Pond at Cameron Art Museum.

• Stained Glass Crash Course - Learn the full stained glass process in one day and leave with your own finished piece at The Cozy Bookwyrm.

• Seaglass Monthly Market - Shop handmade, homemade, resale, and retail goods while meeting local makers at this indoor market at 5601 Castle Hayne Rd, running all weekend.

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

3/14 St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival - A top-ranked small-city St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring Celtic music, Irish dancing, and bagpipe performances in Downtown Wilmington

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. Use code whatsgood26 for 20% off

3/14 Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival - Enjoy beer and bourbon tastings, barbecue, live music, and games at the Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival.

4/8-4/12 North Carolina Azalea Festival – The 2026 North Carolina Azalea Festival transforms Wilmington into a multi-day celebration of gardens, parades, concerts, and Southern coastal heritage at Wilmington Riverwalk (runs April 8–12).

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

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