Wilmy Weekly: January 9th

What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, January 9th

• Trivia Tournament at Brunswick Beer Xchange: Swing by every Thursday for trivia and food trucks! Bring you fun facts for a night hosted by Chad and Joe from 7pm to 8:30pm.

• Leland’s Got Talent Auditions at Leland Brewing: The first of three weeks of auditions starts tonight at 6pm! Eight singers will audition to win a spot in the final round.

• Classic Car Show at the Wilson Center: From 4:30pm to 6:30pm the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College will have 50 classic cars lined up, with displays from CFCC Automotive Technology Program, as well as refreshments! The winner of “Best in Show” will receive free parking for life at CFCC’s Wilson Center! And knowing Jay Leno’s love of classic cars, we wouldn’t be surprised to see him there. 😉 

• Comedians Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall: Grab your tickets now for a Jay Leno Comedy show at the Wilson Center! Starting at 7:30pm with doors opening earlier. See online for details.

• Kevin Beardsley Trio at the Cameron Arts Museum: Looking for a relaxing evening with live Jazz music? From 7pm to 9pm at CAM, featuring Kevin Beardsley on Bass, Dorian Dotson on Drums, and Rahsaan Barber on Saxophone.

Friday, January 10th

• Amy Miller Dead Crow Comedy: Shows start at 7pm and 9:30pm (with times also available Saturday the 11th). Grab your tickets online now!

• Local Comedians at Carolina Comedy Collective: Head over to Hide-A-Way Lounge for a show starting at 8pm, featuring several local performers, Trevor Horney, Texas, Eric Gilbert, Louis Tee, and Brad Allred. Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door!

• Garden Vision Board Workshop: Hosted at the New Hanover County Arboretum, join a free vision board workshop, perfect for lovers of gardening looking for some help in planning their year! Event runs from 6pm to 7pm.

• Women’s Business Alliance Networking Event: From 8:30am to 9:30am at Brunswick Community College Leland Center. Designed for Women in business looking for connections and collaborators. This is the perfect professional environment for sharing ideas and meeting new faces!

• Wolf Moon Yoga Nidra at Wilmington Yoga Center: From 6:30pm to 8pm join a relaxing, rest driven yoga experience suitable for those of all ages and experiences. Lead by Kristin Stritter. Pre-registration is required.

Saturday, January 11th

• Swing Dance With Wilmington Big Band: From 7:30pm to 10pm at the Hannah Block in the Community Arts Center! $20 to participate, with a complementary beginners lesson starting at 6:30pm. A special Balboa workshop with Samuel Maycock runs from 1pm to 4pm for $30.

• Floral and Flourish Interactive Workshop: Hosted by The Busy Bloom Co at Design Worx in the Cargo District. Swing by at 5:30pm to make your very own pressed flower frames AND a floral permanent bracelet. Sign up online now!

• Peaks to Pints at Hi-Wire Brewing: Celebrate with Hi-Wire Brewing as they ring in 4 years of serving the Cape Fear region! Guest taps from WNC breweries, live music, local vendors, pizza, and surprises, From 12pm to 10pm!

• Wilmington’s Romantasy Bookstore Opening: Wilmington’s only Romance only bookstore, Burning Pages, will be having a soft opening on Saturday, with more festivities to follow in February! If you’re a book lover, be sure to check out this new book spot!

• Affirmation and Vision Board Workshop at Spiritual Soul Center: From 1:30pm to 5pm, Terri Mann and Connie Worth host a fun workshop with all supplies provided! Bring any special images or supplies you would like to use.

• Meet the Authors at The Roasted Bookery: Meet Elijah and Nadira Nash, local authors with their children’s books available for purchase and signing! Bring your kids for a fun storytime and meet and greet at 10am!

Sunday, January 12th

• Ramen Shop at Concept Kitchen Co: Starting at 12pm until sellout, come try Chefs Tee and Lee’s taste of Vietnam with a wide variety of ramen dishes!

• Brunch Sushi Class at Hi-Wire Brewing: Love sushi and love to cook? Sign up for for all you can eat sushi, a hands on class, and one drink token from 12:30pm to 2:30pm!

• The Milestone Documentary Screening: Head over to Bourgie Nights at 6:30pm for a screening of “How to Save a Milestone” all about NC’s iconic music venue. Appropriate for all ages, lasting about 4.5 hours!

• Jeeps and Java at Port City Java Racine: From 9am to 11am at Port City Java on Racine! Meet fellow Jeep Lovers, and get a discount on your coffee!

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: 🌮
Block Taco - Wilmington’s Favorite Walk-up Taco Joint

A locally owned walk-up taco joint with modern-cozy outdoor (and dog-friendly) seating, Block Taco is an inviting go-to spot for a friend outing or casual date. Their quality ingredients, charming plating, and small town vibes are just the start of what they have to offer!

Located adjacent to the Satellite Bar and Lounge, Block Taco offers a wide variety of flavorful Carnitas, Smash Tacos, Brussels sprout Tacos, and other Caribbean-style dishes such as Ceviche on their rotating menu!

If you’re looking for a tasty weekend (or weekday) munch, head over to Block Taco, open Tuesday-Thursday 5pm to 10pm, and Friday-Sunday 12pm to 12am (closed on Mondays).

📍120 Greenfield St. #B

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Featured Food Deal of The Week: 🍷
Half Off Wine Bottles at Rooster and Crow:

Swing by Rooster and Crow between 4:30pm and 8:30pm for half priced wine bottles! Only available on Thursdays.

📍225 S Water St. Suite G&H

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

• The Rusty Nail | Josh Starkey | 8pm

• Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | Shoot To Thrill | 7pm

Saturday

• Wrightsville Beach Brewery | Paige Bacon | 2pm

• Wilmington Distillery | Dubtown Duo w/ Heter & Riley | 10pm

• Bourgie Nights | Fancy Gap w/The Old Ceremony | 8pm

• Local’s Tavern | Code Red | 7pm

• Palm Room | Dickey Hazel | 10pm

Sunday

• Flytrap Brewing | Will Desmarais | 3pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

KT’S BBQ:
January 10 — New Hanover County Dept of Social Services — 11am to 2pm

RUDE BWOYS JERK BBQ:
January 9 — Flytrap Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

KIMCHI TACO:
January 9 — Broomtail Craft Brewing — 5pm to 8pm
January 10 — The Bend — 5pm to 8pm
January 11 — Wilmington Brewing Company — 12pm to 3pm

RESTORED COFFEE:
January 9 — Wilson Center — 4:30pm to 6pm

LANE’S FERRY:
January 10 — Jerry’s Barber Shop — 11am to 2pm

CHEF DRIVEN:
January 9 — DrumTrout Brewing Company — 5:30pm to 8:30pm
January 10 — Broomtail Craft Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

LOBSTER DOGS:
January 9 — Surf City Brewing Company — 5pm to 8pm
January 10 — Mad Mole Brewing — 5pm to 8pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES 

🎭 Thalian Hall Remodel Introduces a New Theater, Bar, Coffee Shop, and More: After the City Hall moved into a new building, and executive director Fernando took over in 2023, plans are finally underway for the empty office spaces, as well as some renovations. Among those plans is a 300-space theater, rehearsal, and workshop areas, a recording studio, and more! Fernando’s main goal is to make Thalian a community hub for artists and creators. Keep an eye out in the next several months for when official plans will be released to the public!

🕯️Memorial for Jimmy Carter Held This Morning: This morning Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity held a memorial service for Jimmy Carter at 10am inside the warehouse at 3310 Fredrickson Road in Wilmington. President Carter was a supporter of Habitat for Humanity and with his wife Rosalynn participated in many builds. Today, several doors with messages of gratitude were signed by the public who attended. They will be displayed in the restored locations across Wilmington.

🎨 Exciting Changes to the Brooklyn Arts District: Wilmington’s Trendy Brooklyn Arts District, home to shops, bars, and restaurants, may just be getting an upgrade! On Tuesday night, a temporary pilot program was approved and will be a trial phase during three Saturdays in February. This allows people to carry alcoholic beverages outside of an establishment, and carry it within the Brooklyn Arts District. This is not yet permanent, as the decision to go ahead with this pilot program was not unanimous.

WEATHER 🌡️ 

Thursday
24🌡️39 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 SE 13 mph

Friday
26🌡️42 | 🌧️ | 🌧️50% | 💨 E 9 mph

Saturday
35🌡️49 | 🌧️ | 🌧️80% | 💨 SE 13 mph

Sunday
29🌡️45 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 SW 6 mph

Monday
33🌡️52 | ☀️ | 🌧️0% | 💨 E 10 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 52°F