Wilmy Weekly: February 5th

Carolina Hurricanes Watch Party, Turtle Smash Emo Night, Galentine’s celebrations, Super Bowl watch parties, and more!

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Things are ramping up in Port City! The calendar is stacked this weekend with watch parties, Galentine and Valentine celebrations alike, and more! Take a peek at what we have coming up to plan your weekend!

  • 👀 What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington this week

  • 🏠️ Let the experts handle your roof.

  • 💃 Carolina Hurricanes Watch Party, Turtle Smash Emo Night, Galentine’s celebrations, Super Bowl watch parties, and more!

  • 🍻 Local Spotlight: Fermental

  • 🚚 Food Trucks and This Week’s Live Music

  • 📽️Country music star set to perform in Wilmington

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, February 5

Friday, February 6

Saturday, February 7

  • Galentine’s Day Benefit at Wine Knot: Grab your girls and show out to benefit ILM’s Domestic Violence Shelter and Services! Enjoy special Valentine drinks, have a free mini photoshoot, show women-owned vendors, and more! Reserve your spot today.

  • Galentine’s Day Party at Freya’s Haus: It’s the season of love! Join this FREE day party for a free wine tasting, mimosa bar, a Build-Your-Own-Bouquet Bloom Bar, and more! The party starts at 5pm.

  • Music & Mimosas at Cameron Art Museum: Nothing says Saturday morning like music and mimosas! Enjoy brunch in CAM Cafe, live music, and beautiful art from 10am-2pm.

  • Citra Fest 2026 at Mad Mole Brewing: Close out Citra month in style at the second annual Citra Fest! Try all four Citra draft variants, snack from a food truck, listen to live music, and more. The fest begins Saturday at 12pm.

  • Rising Stars Exhibition Opening at Cameron Art Museum: Support the creativity of local student artists at the Rising Stars Opening Weekend! Stop by on opening day for a first look at Southeastern Carolina’s newest and youngest art.

  • Vendor Market at The Vault: Shop local vendors for some Valentine’s sweetness at this special market! Stop by and support local from 11am-3pm.

  • Olé Flamenco! at Jengo's Playhouse: Come feel the energy of a night out in Spain, in Wilmington, featuring guitar virtuoso Eduardo de Rosamaria, internationally acclaimed Cuban dancer Erika Torres, and Cantaora Mara Aldereguia. 7 PM at Jengo's Playhouse.

Sunday, February 8

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Fermental — fun inside and out!

Fermental is back with a packed event calendar, draft list, and good vibes! Step inside for drink specials like six-dollar pitchers and live music, or out on the patio for fresh air and food trucks.

Nestled in the Cargo District, this cozy beer garden is the perfect place to camp out for locals of all ages!

Check out their website for more details on their schedule!

📍600 S 17th Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Are you a Tropical Lightning fan? It’s Tropical Lightning Week at Fermental! Stop by any day for variants of this local favorite or try a new bonus beer!

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
Buy One Get One Sushi @ Mr Sushi Japanese Cuisine

Buy one, get one Sushi and Sashimi all day Sunday at Mr Sushi! Peruse their menu for their large variety of Sushi and Sashimi rolls to build your perfect BOGO combo!

📍260 Racine Drive, Suite 8

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

  • Live at Ted’s | Jim Ellis & The Hourglass Band | 8pm

  • Wilmington Distillery | Ginger May & Dylan | 8pm

  • Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Signal Fire, Mighty Joshua, & Double Tiger | 7pm

Saturday

  • The Rusty Nail | Gage Saylor and the Creekside Boys | 8pm

  • Pour Fella’s Pub | Asia Daye | 9pm

  • Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | The Rush Experience | 7pm

Sunday

  • The Barzarre | Garden Party | 5:30pm

  • Wrightsville Beach Brewery | Port City Music School Student Showcase | 1pm

  • SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki Bar | Open Mic Night | 7pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

FLY’N PHIL’E

February 5 | Flying Machine Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

GUSTU PERANO

February 5 | Flytrap Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

February 6 | Flying Machine Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

February 6 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

PORT CITY QUE

February 6 | Hudson’s Hardware | 11am to 2pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Country music star set to perform in Wilmington: Ella Langley is set to come to Wilmington as part of ‘The Dandelion Tour’ this summer. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 6 for the public.

MuralFest returns to Carolina Beach: The second annual MuralFest is returning to Carolina Beach this summer! The fest will take place on May 16 and 17 for the theme “Livin’ Carolina Beach.”

Edward Teach Brewing to close this month: After a challenging two years, Edward Teach Brewing in downtown Wilmington is closing on Sunday, February 15. The brewery has been open for over eight years.

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WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
33🌡️51 | 🌧️11% | 💨SW 10 mph

Saturday
21🌡️45 | 🌧️1% | 💨 NW 20 mph

Sunday
31🌡️42 | 🌧️0% | 💨 NW 7 mph

Monday
34🌡️49 | 🌧️2% | 💨 NE 8 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 52°F

Today’s newsletter was written, edited, and published by Jade, Nic, and Trenton.

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