Wilmy Weekly: January 8th

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2026 Wilmington Antique & Vintage Market

Location: ELKS LODGE, 5102 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC

Dates:
👉️ Friday, Jan 30: 10am - 5pm
👉️ Saturday, Jan 31: 10am - 5pm
👉️ Sunday, Feb 1: 10am - 4pm

Admission is $10 and includes Full Weekend Admission.

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, January 8

• College Night at Rallypoint Bar & Arcade: Calling all Seahawks! Grab your friends and head over to Rallypoint Barcade for College Night! Play arcade games and pool, enjoy drink specials, and free entry for 21+!

• Sea Turtle Resin Poured Charcuterie Board Class at Wine & Design: Make something beautiful for your next girls’ night! Join Wine & Design artists for a guided class where you’ll make your very own resin-poured sea turtle charcuterie board. Sign up today!

• Cardio Line Dancing at Nutrition Revolution: Make 2026 the year that you get moving! Join Nutrition Revolution for a cardio workout with a twist! Enjoy a cup of tea and aloe before the workout to get ready to sweat, and then wrap it up with a post-workout protein shake! Sign up or just show up!

• Jazz Trio Ensemble at Cameron Art Museum: Enjoy a night of culture and music at Cameron Art Museum! Listen to The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble as you enjoy dinner at the CAM Cafe!

• Thursday Trivia at Seven Mile Post: Show off your smarts with trivia night at Seven Mile Post! Bring a friend or just your knowledge, and get ready to win. The game starts at 6:30pm!

Friday, January 9

• History and Architecture Tour of Wilmington at Front Street Inn: Take a walk down memory lane and go back to the 1720s, to the founding of Wilmington! Discover the history of local landmarks and gain a deeper understanding of the city. Sign up today!

• Sam Jay Live at Dead Crow Comedy: Take a Pause with Sam Jay in real life this Friday at Dead Crow Comedy! HBO comedy host and Emmy-nominated writer Sam Jay is coming to Wilmington and is ready to make you laugh all night long. Get your ticket today!

• Wilmington Run Club at The Roastery: Is your New Year's Resolution to be more active, make new friends, or go outside more? Run Club accomplishes all three! Join the Wilmington Run Club for a chance to explore Wilmington on foot! Check their Instagram for more details.

• Paella Cooking Class at La Mar Salada: Join Katherine Perez to make an authentic Spanish dish — Paella! Discover your inner chef as you try your hand at this iconic dish, which can be customized to your liking with options for chicken, fish, or vegetarian preferences. Tickets are nonrefundable.

• Darts Tournament at Tides Tap Room: Are you feeling lucky? Find out at Tides Tap Room when you play in their blind draw darts tournament! Buy-in is just $5 for a chance to win a cash prize!

Saturday, January 10

• Swing Dance Social at Hannah Historic District Community Arts Center: Getting grooving in January! Join the Cape Fear Swing Dance Society for a beginner’s lesson and then try out your new moves on the dance floor to live music! The lesson begins at 6:30pm.

• Chili Cook-Off at The Eagle’s Dare: Are you known for your skills in the kitchen or a famous chili recipe? Show Wilmington what you’ve got at The Eagle’s Dare Chili Cook-Off, where you’ll go head-to-head with other chili masters! Visit the link for more information.

• Puppy Yoga at O2 Fitness Club: Bring new meaning to a downward dog! Join O2 Fitness for a gentle yoga flow with puppies! All proceeds will benefit paws4people. Register today!

• Music Bingo Night at Cody’s: How well can you name that tune? Find out at Cody’s Music Bingo Night with Top Shelf Trivia! The game starts at 9pm.

• Chunky Blanket Workshop at Wine & Design: Make the perfect cozy throw for the winter season! Join professionals at Wine & Design for an artist-led class on making a chunky blanket! Register today!

• Coffee with the Coaches at Drift Coffee & Kitchen: Are you looking to make a change in the new year? Join Fit4Mom coaches Madi and Jody to learn about their new RunClub+ and Body Well accountability program. Registration is available now.

Sunday, January 11

• Floating Lantern Ceremony at Cameron Art Museum: Join CAM for its annual outdoor lantern ceremony as they light the night sky in honor of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. Lantern floating begins at 5pm.

• New Year's Sip & Candle-Making Workshop at By The Beach Brewing: Set an intention and bring it to light when you make your own candle with By the Beach Brewing and Hand.The.Light! Get your ticket today!

• Create a Cookbook at Spiritual Soul Center: The Spiritual Soul Center is creating its own community cookbook, and they need YOUR help! Drop by to share some of your favorite recipes and culinary styles at their information table this Sunday!

• Sunday Sip and Shop at Wilmington Distillery: Enjoy the warm weekend weather as you sip and shop at Wilmington Distillery! Sip on drink specials, shop local vendors, and check out the game inside! Don’t forget to check out live painting by Kim Barr! Stop by from 1-5pm.

• Meet and Greet at Unleashed of Wilmington: Do you want to spend 2026 with a new furry friend? Look no further! NC Seaside Animal Rescue is coming to Unleashed at Landfall with some of their adoptable pets this Sunday from 1-4pm. You won’t want to miss it!

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Axes and Allies — striking the heart of fun!

Try out Axes and Allies as the perfect backdrop to your next date night or outing with friends!

Check out their website for more details on their schedule! Learn proper safety etiquette from the ax-perts and then grab an ax and a fun adult beverage for a time you won’t forget! While you wait your turn, snack on complimentary popcorn or bring snacks from home!

📍1122 S 3rd Street

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Are you interested in joining their Winter League? Stop by this weekend for the Winter League interest party! League Play begins January 18.

Featured Food Deal of The Week:
Half Off Fajitas @ Tequila’s Waterfront

Stop by from 4pm-close at Tequila’s Waterfront for half-off fajitas every Friday!

📍14 Harnett Street

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Rock The 90s | 7pm

• Kenan Auditorium | Donna the Buffalo | 8pm

• Live at Ted’s | Struggle Buds | 8pm

Saturday

• Bottega | Taylor Lee Trio | 8pm

• Dram Tree Tavern | Dragons with Matches| 7pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Urgent: Tribute to Foreigner | 7pm

Sunday

• Live at Ted’s | Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers | 4pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Paul from Dirty Dead | 5pm

• Bourgie Nights | Sad Song Happy Hour | 6pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

2 BROS COASTAL CUISINE

January 9 — Museum of Beer & Art — 5pm to 8pm

FLY’N PHIL’E

January 8 | Flytrap Brewing | 5pm to 8pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

January 9 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

WILMYWOODIE

January 8 | LBC Bottle Shop | 4pm to 9pm

January 9 | LBC Bottle Shop | 4pm to 10pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Avelo limits flights from ILM: Beginning in late January, Avelo Airlines will now only be offering four flights from Wilmington’s airport: Nashville, New Haven, D.C./Baltimore, and Tampa.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is coming to Wilmington: David Lee Roth, of legendary Van Halen fame, is coming to the Wilson Center on Tuesday, May 12 as part of his North American tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 9.

New Chick-fil-A location to open this week: The newest Chick-fil-A location in Wilmington, located on Shipyard Boulevard, is opening this week! Stop by the new restaurant on Thursday, January 8.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
57🌡️73 | 🌧️9% | 💨S 9 mph

Saturday
60🌡️74 | 🌧️19% | 💨 SW 14 mph

Sunday
31🌡️67 | 🌧️42% | 💨 W 15 mph

Monday
30🌡️51 | 🌧️0% | 💨 NW 8 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 52°F