Top 3 Events this Weekend

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Thursday 3/12

• Snack Pairing Series – Enjoy all-day wine flights with complementary snack pairings for $15 at Market House Beer and Wine.

• Bluegrass in the Garden – Enjoy live bluegrass music by the Folkstone String Band Duo in the garden at Perennial Harbor.

• The Sidecar Show & Improv Jam – Experience a night of free, high-energy improv comedy featuring Wilmington’s best comedians at Waterline Brewing Co.

Friday 3/13

• Live Music + Food Truck – Enjoy live music from The Noseeums while Nica Three Peas serves up delicious eats at Perennial Harbor.

• Pandora's Box: The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute – Rock out to a hard-driving, melodic Aerosmith tribute with Pandora’s Box at Bowstring Bar and Live Music.

• Friday Jazz: Rich Zimmerman – Relax with an evening of jazz featuring Rich Zimmerman at Avenue B.

Saturday 3/14

• Big Bloomin' Orchid Day – Learn about growing and reblooming orchids, watch repotting demos, and shop unique plants and supplies at St. John’s Episcopal Church.

• Free Tree Giveaway – Take home up to two free native trees per household at this first-come, first-served event at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.

• Yoga at the Roastery – Enjoy a free yoga class hosted by Port City Power Yoga, then stick around for coffee at Vigilant Hope Roastery.

• Watercolor Workshop – Create a framed 3D watercolor collage with artist Katie Elzer-Peters in the garden at Perennial Harbor.

• Tipsy Tales – Hear outrageous stories of famous women while enjoying free Paddy’s Irish Whiskey tastings at Laws & Libations.

• Scotopia 2026 – Experience an innovative theatrical production by Mouths of Babes Theatre at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

• Azaela Festival: Scholarship Pageant – Watch local junior ladies compete for scholarships and the title of Azalea Festival Princess at Kenan Auditorium.

Sunday 3/15

• Candle Making Class – Make your own candle while enjoying a pastry and wine bar at Market House Beer and Wine.

• Azalea Festival: Spring Fashion Show – See spring styles on the runway, enjoy brunch and drinks, and shop vendor racks at Solstice Kitchen and Cocktails.

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

☘️St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations ☘️

Thursday 3/12

• “Lucky You” St. Patty’s Day Dinner – Irish buffet, cocktails, bingo, and prizes at The Kitchen Sink to see if the luck of the Irish is on your side.

• Mary’s Art Explorers: St Patrick’s Day – A storytime with the author of It’s St. Patrick’s Day, Chloe Zoe! plus St. Paddy’s crafts for little ones at Cameron Art Museum.

Saturday 3/14

• Kegs & Eggs – An all-day St. Patrick’s celebration with breakfast, food and drink specials, and “free shenanigans” at Hell's Kitchen.

• Drag the Beach: She’s So Lucky – High-energy drag brunch where big performances and crowd vibes take over Shipfaced Nightclub.

• St. Patrick’s Celebration at the Brewery – All-day shenanigans with contests, pot-o-gold games, and bagpipes at Surf City Brewing Company.

• Luck of the Brawl Wrestling – Action-packed St. Patrick’s wrestling showcase at Tap Yard Wilmington.

• Tap Yard St. Paddy's Fest – A full day of St. Paddy’s food, drinks, and live entertainment at Tap Yard Wilmington.

• Official St. Patrick’s Day Parade After-Party – Live music, food, and cold beer keep the post-parade party going at The Eagle's Dare.

• St. Patrick's Day After Parade Party – Eat, drink, and celebrate St. Paddy’s after the parade at Waterline Brewing Co.

• Saint Patrick's Day Party at the Husk – An all-day green beer and courtyard party rolling straight from parade energy at The Husk.

• Cryptid Den's St. Patrick's Day Celebration – Beer garden St. Pat’s party with live Irish music, drink specials, and good times at Cryptid Den.

• St. Patrick’s Party at Dram & Draught – Live music, $5 shots, drink specials, and giveaways at Dram and Draught.

• Jet22 Refueled: St. Patrick's Day Party – High-energy rock, country, and funk St. Patrick’s set at Bowstring Bar and Live Music.

• Claymore LIVE @ Tap Yard's St. Paddy's Fest – Keep Tap Yard’s St. Paddy's Fest going into the night with a dance floor–ready set from Claymore at Tap Yard Wilmington.

Sunday 3/15

• Shamrock Festival – A St. Paddy’s market with local vendors, food, drinks, sweets, and face painting at The Bend.

• 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Party – A ticketed barbecue-and-oysters St. Patrick’s bash supporting kids’ therapy programs at “the barn” in Hampstead.

• Saint Paddy's Prelude Party at Flytrap Brewing! – Folk music from Harken Here and Irish-inspired eats from Kimchi Taco set the pre–St. Pat’s mood at Flytrap Brewing.

• Get Lucky Festival 5 – A full St. Patrick’s weekend takeover with live music, vendors, food trucks, and cold beer at Waterline Brewing Co.

• Music Bingo – St. Patty’s themed music bingo raising funds for teens in foster care and poverty at Seagate Bottle Shop.

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

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

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).

4/15-4/19- Beaufort Wine and Food Spring Festival – The Beaufort Wine and Food Festival brings a refreshed, downtown-centered culinary celebration to the heart of Historic Downtown Beaufort, spanning April 15–19.

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

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