This week, we're diving into a mix of history, culinary battles, and adorable chaos.

🌅 Quick heads-up 🌅 Daylight Saving Time kicks in this Sunday! So, remember to set your clocks forward an hour. That's right, we're losing an hour of sleep but gaining more sunshine! Think of it as a trade-off for longer evenings and more time to enjoy all the fantastic events Wilmington has to offer

Table of Contents

• 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 (3/6)

• Open Mic Night: Take to the stage with open mic night at The Bend & enjoy Wheelz Pizza

• Jazz@CAM: Head to the Cameron Art Museum for an evening of jazz with the Dominican Jazz Project

• Folkknot Spring Tour 2025: Enjoy this seafaring six-piece, indie-folk-pop-rock band from Greensboro at Prost (See them at The Bend on Friday, Shakas, Saturday, and Katy’s on Sunday)

Friday (3/7)

• Champions of Magic - Incredible illusions with supercars, impossible escape from Houdini’s most astounding torture cell, predictions, levitation, and more at the Wilson Center

• Marcella Arguello Comedy - This standup comedian, writer, and actress

• Shot Thru the Heart - Professional Bon Jovi tribute band that pays homage to one of the greatest rock bands to ever take the stage

Saturday (3/8)

• Women of Wilmington - Free stand-up comedy at Laws and Libations

• Curated on Castle Vintage Market - Castle Street’s all-vintage market is back or the year! Shop vintage clothing, home goods, and more from 11-3 PM.

• International Women’s Day Events - Head to Cargo District for pop ups, tons of freebies, and supporting the women-owned businesses in our community

• Wick and Wine Dinner Pairing - Enjoy a 4-course menu while painting your very own candle for National Women’s Day.

Sunday (3/9)

• Yoga and Mimosas - Head to Beau Rivage Golf & Resort for a yoga class followed by a complimentary mimosa bar

• Prost Oyster Roast - All-you-can-eat oysters at their 2nd annual oyster roast

• New Orleans Songbook - Jazz is the soul of New Orleans and brings the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz at Thalian Hall.

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

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!

3/15 - St Patrick’s Day Parade: This parade has been recognized as one of the top 10 St. Patrick’s Day parades in America’s small cities. The parade hosted by the port city Irish productions attracts thousands of locals and tourists alike

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, to boxing matches, a street fair, and everything in between.

4/5 - ALT-Zalea Festival: 98 local music acts on 14 stages across the Brooklyn Arts District. This free festival aims to support and celebrate the local music scene while also promoting local businesses.

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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