Get ready for a jam-packed Super Bowl weekend filled with Valentine’s activities, music, markets, and more in Wilmington! There are TONS of Valentine’s activities going on throughout the next week, so make sure you scroll through our website for a peek at all of them since they won’t be covered in the newsletter.

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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 (2/6)

• Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy Pop Up: Step back in time and immerse yourself in the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe at The Elia (Thurs-Sun)

• Live Music: Music from Harken Here at 7 PM at Fermental

• Open Mic Night: Free open mic night at Dead Crow Comedy Club

Friday (2/7)

• Jazz Club - See the beloved Jim Ferris Trio at Bourgie Nights

• A Few Good Men - Aaron Sorkin’s groundbreaking debut tells the story of a group of military lawyers assigned to defend two Marines in Guantanamo Bay at Thalian Hall

• First Friday Party - Head to Underfront for an Old School Jam with Rizzy Boss

Saturday (2/8)

• The Cargo District Comedy Powder Keg - Join Daredevil Improv for a fun night of sketch and improv comedy similar to ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’

• PCB Punk Flea Market - Shop 15+ vendors, listen to 10 bands, support 4 good causes, an wander around the Brooklyn Arts social district.

• Market at Oak and Fennel Farms - Celebrate the Wilmington Girls Club turning 1 with supporting 30+ vendors and feeding farm animals

Sunday (2/9)

• Superbowl LIX Party and Free Burgers - Head to Good Lie to watch the game and enjoy free burgers!

• Puppy Kissing Booth and Adoption Event - Bring your furry friends (or come to meet one!) and join us for adorable free puppy photo sessions and a chance to support a great cause

• Backyard Super Bowl Party - Market in the afternoon followed by the Super Bowl at Satellite Bar and Lounge

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 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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