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Wilmy Weekly: February 12th
Boozy Bookfair, Big Dazzle Beaulesque, Valentine’s Sushi Class, Boots and Brunch, and more!
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The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and love is in the air! Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend YOUR way with some suggestions selected just for you! Take a peek at what we have coming up to plan your weekend!
👀 What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington this week
💃 Boozy Bookfair, Big Dazzle Beaulesque, Valentine’s Sushi Class, Boots and Brunch, and more!
🍻 Local Spotlight: Busy Bloom Co
🚚 Food Trucks and This Week’s Live Music
📽️ The Green House set to close this month
Let’s get to it!
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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀
Thursday, February 12
Valentine’s Pre Game Boozy Bookfair at Hi-Wire Brewing: Sometimes, the best parts of love occur on the page! Get your read on at the Boozy Bookfair featuring five local bookstores and have a blind date with a book from 6-9pm.
Galentine’s Triple Bar Throwdown at The Kitchen Sink: Grab your girls! Enjoy the best kinds of bars — tea, soup and fries, and dessert — with your girlfriends from 6:30-9:30pm! Stick around for the cash bar, photo wall, and complimentary take-home tea.
Chocolates & Wine Tasting at The Veggie Wagon: Try out a new sweet partnership with chocolate and wine pairings at The Veggie Wagon! Get a taste of handcrafted Strawberry Dark Chocolate and flavorful wines from Monsieur Touton from 4-7pm.
Galentine’s Day Party ILM at My Sister’s Cottage: Get something sweet for your sweet at My Sister’s Cottage! Get a mini makeover, pick out fresh flowers, sip, shop, and more from 5:30-7pm.
Resin Mosaic Workshop at Wine and Design: Nothing says “love” quite like a handmade gift! Join a professional artist for a guided class where you will make your own sea turtle swirl resin mosaic art. Sign up today and bring your own bottle!
Friday, February 13
Valentine’s Day Drag Show and Party at Ibiza Nightclub: It’s a night of love, lust, and lipstick at Ibiza! Join the party to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race and mingle with others, whether you’re single, taken, or complicated. Dress to impress… or seduce… and show up for a good time at 10:30pm.
Doggie Kissing Booth at Hi-Wire Brewing: Get some puppy love at Hi-Wire! Bring your own pooch or meet a new one for the opportunity to take a Valentine’s Day-themed picture at the photo booth! Stop by 5-9pm.
Friday the 13th Flash Sale at Modern Ink Tattoo Studio: Whether you’re superstitious or feeling extra lucky, tattoo artists are inviting you to come get inked! There are over 300 designs to choose from, with prices ranging from $40-300. Stop by 12pm-12am Friday and Saturday!
Wilmington Goth Night at The Barzarre: It’s Halloween in February! Get spooky for Friday the 13th with a trip to the Dark Scene, a DJ, laser show, and more. The party starts at 8pm.
An Evening with Sutton Foster at Wilson Center: Anything Goes when you’re Sutton Foster! See it for yourself when you buy a ticket for the Tony Award-winning actress. Get yours today!
Big Dazzle Beaulesque at Bourgie Nights: Valentine’s Day isn’t just for the girls! The boys are taking the stage, and it’s getting hotter than ever. Get your tickets to see them in action this Friday at 7pm.
Saturday, February 14
Indoor Market Weekend at Monkey Junction Vendor Mart: Get your shop on in Monkey Junction! Peruse a vast variety of local vendors all day Saturday to find something special for your loved one or just for you! Stop by 9am-5pm.
The Wilmington Home Show: RoofVantage is offering up to $5,000 off a new Roof this weekend at the Home Show. 10 am - 7 pm at the Wilmington Convention Center.
Valentine’s Day at Out of My Closet: Search for the perfect date-night outfit to take Out of Their Closet and into yours! While you shop, snack on a charcuterie board, build your own bouquet, DIY the perfect card, and more, beginning at 11am.
Valentine’s Day at Mad Mole Brewing: Are you still searching for plans to spend V Day? Look no further! Mad Mole is throwing their own Valentine’s bash with live music, food trucks, and more. Stop by from 1-8pm.
Valentine’s Sushi Class at Hi-Wire Brewing: Stop by for all of your favorite things ROLLED into one at this special sushi class! Perfect your own sushi rolls, sip on something delicious, and mingle from 1-3pm. Get your ticket today!
Story Time and Craft at Pomegranate Books: It’s a love story, baby — say yes! Join Pomegranate Books for a reading of “The Book of Loves” by Cynthia Rylant and a special craft! Perfect for ages 3-7.
Wine & Edible Insect Pairing at Fermental: Stick around for this Bugabootiful afternoon, trying wine and edible insects! Try something new from Thailand and wash it down with delicious wine from 2-5pm at this free event.
Sunday, February 15
The Wilmington Home Show: RoofVantage is offering up to $5,000 off a new Roof this weekend at the Home Show. 10 am - 5 pm at the Wilmington Convention Center.
Latin Dance Night at Tequila’s Waterfront: If Bad Bunny’s halftime show had you dancing in your seat, now is the time to learn the real moves! Join Wilmington Latin Dance for lessons and free dance appropriate for all levels, great music, and even better people from 5-8pm.
Micro Market at South Front Tribute Premier Living: Enjoy a Vegan Asian Fusion-themed weekend potluck and handmade jewelry downtown! Bring your own dish, try someone else’s, and shop till you drop from 3-5pm.
Wood Burning Workshop at Waterline Brewing Company: Try your hand at a new craft when you learn the art of wood burning! Create your own personalized charcuterie board and get a glass of complimentary wine or beer with your ticket. Teens welcome!
Wedding Open House at Host Social Hall: This weekend has everyone dreaming of love! Wander through Host Social Hall’s wedding expo for a chance to plan or daydream about a wedding of your own from 11am-3pm.
Boots and Brunch at The Eagle’s Dare: Spring is coming, which means line dancing season is on its way! Get ready in style with this Boot Scoot Boogie hosted by The Eagle’s Dare from 1-4pm. Take a lesson, enjoy drinks and brunch specials, and grab a bite from a food truck while you’re there.
Will you be attending any of these events? |
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
The Busy Bloom Flower & Teashop — Bringing art back to Wilmington with a flourish!
‘Tis the season to buy a beautiful bouquet! Support local while you do it when you stop by Busy Bloom!
Grab a special bouquet of Valentine’s Day flowers, peruse Bouquet Building Workshops, and stop to smell the roses at their cozy location in the Cargo District!
Check out their website for more details about their unique offerings!
📍708 S 17th Street
Wilmy Weekly Tip: Check out the Fleur Couture flower fashion show this Spring — the only one of its kind in Wilmington!
Featured Food Deal of The Week:
Valentine’s Day @ Far From France Bakery and Bistro
Far From France is offering an exclusive specialty menu just for Valentine’s Day this Saturday! Check out their offerings on their website and have a date night meal prepared with love!
📍1450 Barclay Pointe Boulevard
LIVE MUSIC 🎸
Friday
Seven Mile Post | Justin Cody Fox Band | 7pm
Bonita Latin Fusion | Frank Grant | 5pm
Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked | 7pm
Saturday
Avenue B | The Taylor Lee Trio | 8:30pm
Wilmington Distillery | Ginger and Dylan | 10pm
Wilmington Distillery | Jesse Stockton | 2pm
Sunday
Bonita Latin Fusion | Adam Fenton | 4pm
Lizzie B’s Saloon | Tony Phillips and Jason Jackson | 4pm
Seven Mile Post | Joey Alma | 8pm
FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛
FLY’N PHIL’E
February 12 | DrumTrout Brewing Company | 5:30pm to 8:30pm
KIMCHI TACO
February 12 | Flytrap Brewing | 5pm to 8pm
PEPE’S TACO TRUCK
February 13 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm
PORT CITY QUE
February 13 | Hudson’s Hardware | 11am to 2pm
WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES
The Green House set to close this month: The local Vegan restaurant located on Military Cutoff Road is expected to close this month on February 21.
Alliance for Cape Fear Trees celebrates Valentine’s Day: The local nonprofit is going to give away 1,000 trees on Valentine’s Day. Local students and families of participating schools are welcome to take home up to two trees.
New market opens in Wilmington: The Monaco Market is now open on College Road! Stop by for a serve-yourself ramen bar, boba tea, international snacks, and more.
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WEATHER 🌡️
Friday
30🌡️52 | 🌧️3% | 💨NE 8 mph
Saturday
44🌡️60 | 🌧️5% | 💨 SE 8 mph
Sunday
45🌡️62 | 🌧️89% | 💨 SE 12 mph
Monday
38🌡️58 | 🌧️33% | 💨 N 13 mph
🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 50°F
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