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Thursday 2/19

• Cameron Art Museum – The Art of Food: From Mountains to Sea is a farm-to-table wine dinner with an exhibition tour and five-course menu at Cameron Art Museum.

• End of Days Distillery – A Spirited Evening is an intimate bourbon-focused night with cocktails, a distillery tour, guided tasting, and light bites at End of Days Distillery.

• Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge – Moores Creek National Battlefield commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek with three days of education, living history, and celebration at Moores Creek National Battlefield (Feb 26–28).

Friday 2/27

• Bowstring - Bar & Live Music Venue – John Wood Band plays a free live show at Bowstring Wilmington.

• Waterline Brewing Co. – Family Feud Trivia brings an opinion-based, game-show-style trivia night with teams and prizes at Waterline Brewing Co.

• Shuck & Chill – Shuck & Chill offers Friday oyster fun and special event days all month long in Hampstead.

• The Bend – Divergent Soundz perform a mix of blues, funk, soul, R&B, and pop live at The Bend.

• Black History Month Celebration – Wilmington Distillery hosts a Black History Month Celebration with art, music, film, and drink specials at Wilmington Distillery.

• Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge – Day 2 at Moores Creek National Battlefield focuses on commemoration with a wreath-laying ceremony and living history at Moores Creek National Battlefield (Feb 26–28).

Saturday 2/28

• Bowstring Burgers and Brew Yard – Mr. Fahrenheit performs a high-energy tribute to Queen at Bowstring Burgers and Brew Yard.

• True Confession of a Failed Debutante - A new solo show gives audiences a peek into the mysterious world of Southern small town life juxtaposed against the real world at Thalian Hall

• Live At Ted's – Rupert Wates blends folk, jazz, and cabaret influences in an intimate acoustic performance at Live At Ted's.

• Geoffrey Asmus – Comedian Geoffrey Asmus brings his sharp, unfiltered stand-up to Dead Crow Comedy Room.

• LBC Bottle Shop and Pizza – LBC Bottle Shop celebrates its 1-year anniversary with cupcakes, beer, and live music all day in Hampstead.

• Battleship North Carolina – The Hidden Battleship Tour offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes exploration of unrestored ship areas.

• The Cozy Bookwyrm – Learn to hand-sculpt ceramic mugs in a clay workshop for the Wilmington 20s & 30s Girls Group at The Cozy Bookwyrm.

• The Rift – The Rift hosts an adoption event and supply drive with local rescues, pet caricatures, and treats at The Rift.

• Wendy's House – Enjoy a wine tasting with bites and live music at Wendy's House.

• Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center – Cape Fear Swing Dance Society hosts a beginner Lindy Hop class and live swing dance social with the Onyx Club Boys at Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

• Carolina Beach Lake Park - The 3rd annual Walk for Kindness & ADHD invites community members to form teams and walk together while engaging in acts of kindness and community connection at Carolina Beach Lake Park.

Sunday 3/1

• Wilmington’s Women’s Market – Waterline Brewing Co. hosts a sunny outdoor market featuring women makers, food, coffee, and live music at Waterline Brewing Co.

• Boots and Brunch – The Eagles Dare brings a country-themed brunch with line dancing lessons, brunch plates, and drink specials at The Eagles Dare.

• From Mountains to Sea: Artist Talk with Colton Klein – Cameron Art Museum presents an artist talk on how creatives respond to environmental change in the From Mountains to Sea exhibition at Cameron Art Museum.

• Sad Song Happy Hour – Bourgie Nights hosts Sad Song Happy Hour, a songwriter night with featured sets and an open mic drawing at Bourgie Nights.

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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