WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

⚠️ The County Urges Wilmingtonians to Stay Off the Roads: Both the New Hanover County Government and New Hanover County Fire Rescue have highly recommended staying home while this weather remains! If you don’t have to leave, “Your mode of transportation should be house slippers” NHC Government says! Be sure to stay warm and safe today. Make your weekend plans with a grain of salt as many things such as road conditions and event cancelations are in the air!

🌉 Cape Fear Bridge Closure: While the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway reopened this morning, there are still several patches of dense ice. The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is currently closed, so if you’re in a pinch use the Isabel Holmes Bridge instead! It doesn’t appear as though any other major roads are fully closed down.

🏥 Resources Available if you are in Need: To stay up to date with important road closures, emergency resources, and weather and health advisories, check out the New Hanover County Emergency Management.

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀
(Weather Permitting)

Friday, January 24th

• Social Contra, Latin, and Swing Dancing in Leland: Head over to the Leland Cultural Arts Center for a beginner lesson starting at 7pm and open dancing until 10pm! This is the last session offered!

• Lumina Gem’s Remodeling Sale: After being closed for remodeling, Lumina Gem will reopen their Wilmington Location for a special sale running Friday through Saturday!

• Little Explorers Program at Halyburton Park: Bring your kiddos (perfect for ages 2 to 5) to explore with nature hikes, outdoor activities, and experiments from 10am to 10:30am. Preregistration is required.

• Fourth Friday Fine Art Local Gallery Night: Enjoy an evening of art on this free self-guided tour of tons of local venues, including all types of art (oils, acrylics, watercolors, metals, ceramics, music and more)! Get more info online!

• D&D Learn to Play at Cape Fear Games: If you’ve always been intrigued by Dungeons and Dragons but aren’t sure where to start, this $5 event starting at 6:30pm is for you! Join a guided play session teaching you the ins and outs of characters, rules, and roleplaying, all during an exciting beginner adventure!

Saturday, January 25th

• Library Booksale: Support our local libraries AND fuel your book addiction with $2 paperback and $3 hardbacks at the Northeast Library! The sale is open to the public starting today with various dates and times over the next two weekends! Plan your trip now!

• Candle Making At New Hanover Church: The perfect cozy (FREE) weekend event for ages 14 and up! Guided lessons and all supplies are provided, but if you’d like to, bring a snack to share! From 2pm to 4pm. Registration online is required.

• Film Folks Market Pop-up Sale: Arts/crafts, vintage items, clothing, jewelry, film goods, household items, and more are for sale at the Dunton Cinema Studio. Proceeds support the local Wilmywood film crews and friends! From 10am to 6pm!

• Great Gatsby Party at The Blind Elephant: Doors open at 4pm, red carpet at 5pm, jazz from 6pm to 8pm, Burlesque from 8pm to 9pm, complimentary champagne toast at 9:30pm all for $15 per person!

• Hot Chocolate Hike with Pender County Parks and Rec: Meet us by the new trail entrance at the Abbey Nature Preserve for a free, family-friendly, and relaxing hike followed by a cup of hot chocolate! Starts at 10am!

• Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop at Wild Child Art Studio: All materials and instructions are provided for the perfect snow weekend activity! Pick from a wide range of colors for your perfect winter scarf. Swing by from 1pm to 3pm.

Sunday, January 26th

• Wilmington’s Symphony Orchestra’s The Magic of Music: Stop by at 4pm for a delightful afternoon of classical music on violin and piano. Tickets start at $10

• “Lived in Bodies” Film Screening at Thalian Hall: Join artist Virginia Wright-Frierson and the filmmakers for a screening of the documentary following Wright-Frierson’s work. Celebrate local artists with an entertaining event from 2pm to 5pm.

• Pressed Floral Workshop at By the Beach Brewing: Space is limited for this guided workshop from 2pm to 3pm! Sign up now for an opportunity to craft your dream pressed florals and sip on brews ($2 off flights).

• Charitable Chili Cook-Off at The Bend: From 12pm to 3pm swing by and vote for the winner of a $500 cash prize! $10 at the door for participation, all remaining proceeds go to Make A Wish Eastern NC. Live music and cocktails!

• Speed Puzzle Challenge at Cape Fear Games: Gather three of your favorite puzzlers and enter to win amazing prizes! The event runs from 12pm to 1pm. 8 different teams will be competing to finish a 500 piece puzzle!

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: 🎻
The Crown and Fiddle - Wilmington’s New Irish Pub

Located on Masonboro Loop, The Crown & Fiddle Pub and Kitchen offers a warm, cozy environment that blends Old World charm and classic pub. As one of the few establishments in town serving Scotch Eggs and Irish Potato Puffs, it stands out as a haven for those seeking authentic pub cuisine. Traditional favorites like Fish and Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, and the Dublin Spice Bag are standouts, transporting diners straight to the British Isles, and The Sticky Toffee Pudding, a must-try dessert, provides a sweet conclusion. With both indoor and outdoor seating, the pub caters to various preferences, and the numerous TVs make it an ideal spot for sports enthusiasts (even opening earlier on the weekends)!

The staff at The Crown & Fiddle are dedicated to creating a family-like atmosphere, ensuring every guest feels at home. Their commitment to hospitality is evident, from the warm welcome at the door to the attentive service throughout the dining experience. Whether you’re in the mood for a comforting dish or looking to catch a game with friends, The Crown & Fiddle Pub and Kitchen is a top choice in Wilmington.

📍3317 Masonboro Loop Rd

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Our ABSOLUTE favorite was the Baby Beef Wellingtons. Make sure to order as soon as you get your table, our sever Brendan (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) informed us that they sellout every night! Follow us @wilmyweekly for more! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE-0GkwPfmy/?igsh=MXRxN2Y1ZGRyem9yMA==

Featured Food Deal of The Week: 🦀
Marina Grill Food and Drink Specials!

Everyday at Marina Grill in Downtown Wilmington beat the dinner rush with half-off small plates from 4pm to 6pm! Swing by on a Saturday between 10am and 3pm for $4 Mimosa or Bloody Mary!

📍18 Harnett St (Next to Port City Marina)

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• Wilmington Distillery | Ginger May & Dylan Wilkinson | 10pm

• Eagles Dare | Sky Parlor | 8pm

• Seawitch Cafe | Bacon Grease Trio | 8pm

Saturday

• Wilmington Distillery | Delia & Friends | 10pm

• The Palm Room | The Local Honeys | 8pm

• Seawitch Cafe | The Cut Trio | 8pm

• Eagles Dare | Alexis Raeana | 8pm

Sunday

• Waterline Brewing | Emily Buhrman | 3pm

• Live At Ted’s | Hiroya Tsukamoto | 4pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Apollo Bukowski | 8pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

KIMCHI TACO:
January 24 — The Bend — 5pm to 8pm
January 25 — Wilmington Brewing — 1pm to 4pm
January 25 — Mad Mole Brewing — 5pm to 8pm
January 26 — Wilmington Brewing — 2pm to 5pm

LOBSTER DOGS:
January 24 — Good Hops Brewing — 5pm to 8pm
January 25 — Flytrap Brewing — 1pm to 4pm
January 25 — Mad Mole Brewing — 4pm to 7pm

LEO’S PIZZA:
January 24 — Flying Machine Brewing — 5pm to 8pm
January 25 — Outer Dunes Brewing — 6pm to 8pm
January 26 — Leland Brewing — 2pm to 6pm

MADE IN VENEZUELA:
January 24 — Mad Mole Brewing — 5pm to 8pm
January 26 — Salty Turtle — 12pm to 3pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK:
January 24 — Flytrap Brewing — 5pm to 8pm
January 25 — Fermental — 6pm

CHEF DRIVEN:
January 25 — Good Hops Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

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WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
18🌡️36 | ☁️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 SE 6 mph

Friday
24🌡️42 | ☁️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 S 8 mph

Saturday
23🌡️45 | ☀️ | 🌧️80% | 💨 S 6 mph

Sunday
29🌡️52 | 🌤️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 E 6 mph

Monday
35🌡️49 | 🌧️ | 🌧️45% | 💨 E 10 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 48°F