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Get ready to dive headfirst into the biggest party of the year! The iconic Azalea Festival has arrived, bringing with it a whirlwind of live music, vibrant street fairs, thrilling parades, and so much more. This week, we're your guide to navigating the festivities, from chart-topping concerts to local musical showcases and even a boxing match! Plus, we've got the scoop on free sunset tunes, comedy gold, and a whole slew of unique events to keep your calendar packed.

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 (2/3)

• Justin Moore: See this multi-platinum country music hit maker at Live Oak Pavilion as part of Azalea Festival

• Trivia and Free Pizza: Trivia hosted by comedian Wolfgang Gohlke and pizza from Platypus and Gnome

• Jared Cline: Head to Ivey in the Alley for free live music

Friday (2/4)

• Azalea Festival Street Fair - Starting on Friday and running through Sunday enjoy live music, shopping, and TONS of good eats!

• Flo Rida - Grab tickets to one of today’s more recognized superstars at Live Oak Bank Pavilion as part of Azalea Festival

• Laura Peek Comedy - See one of LA’s most promising stand up comics at Dead Crow Comedy Club

Saturday (2/5)

• Azalea Festival Parade - See tons of cool floats as they make their way through downtown, then enjoy the Street Fair after

• Tunes and Blooms Music Festival - Enjoy free music all day showcasing the best local and regional musicians while playing games, eating, and drinking at Greenfield Lake Amp as part of Azalea Festival

• ALT-Zalea Fest - Held in the Brooklyn Arts District enjoy 90+ local musicians at 14 different businesses nestled next to each other

• Azalea Festival Boxing Match - The event showcases some of the finest boxers from the National and International level of competition & from the military branches.

Sunday (2/6)

• Mini Golf Party with Alex Highsmith - Attend a Mini Golf Party with NFL Pittsburgh Steeler and Wilmington hometown celebrity, Alex Highsmith as part of Azalea Festival

• Sunrise Beach Pilates - Start your day with movement, breath, and the soothing sounds of the ocean in this energizing, all levels, Sunrise Beach Pilates class.

• Riverfront Clean Up - Show our home some love after this busy weekend

Plan Ahead - Upcoming Events You Should Know About​

4/4 - 10/18 - Sunset Live Music Series: Marina District will be hosting free concerts Fridays & Saturdays

4/10 - 13: NC Black Film Festival: The four-day juried and invitational festival of independent motion pictures by African-American filmmakers, as well as films on subjects of black life, urban culture and African-American history, will showcase features, shorts and documentary films. Trophies will be awarded in each category.

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.

5/2 - 7/25 - Free Concert Friday: Eagles Dare will host your favorite acts followed by a DJ every Friday night

5/3 - 35th Annual River to Sea Bike Ride: This event is a 20-mile bike ride along the historic route of the Wilmington Beach Car Line. There is no cost to participate.

5/3 - Ocean Fest Music Festival: Enjoy live music, food, and drinks along the water at Surf City’s annual festival

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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