Nov 13 Friday
Told entirely from the perspective of its avian protagonist, Hen follows a chicken who escapes an industrial farm only to find herself navigating the pecking order of a crumbling seaside restaurant in Greece. As she fights to protect her eggs, she becomes an unwitting witness to the complex human lives around her as the restaurant is caught up in greed, smuggling, and the migrant crisis.
Nov 14 Saturday
Bring the kids (ages 0–8) for a FREE day of fun at the 12th Annual Smart Start Family Festival on Saturday, November 14, from 10am to 1pm at Long Leaf Park. Families will enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment by the Broccoli Brothers Circus, raffle prizes, and more! Discover local resources and enjoy quality time together in a festive, family-friendly setting.Questions about participating or sponsoring? Contact Jennifer at 910-815-3731 or jennifer.gallo@newhanoverkids.org.
Explore the waters on a custom pontoon boat around Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Captained by a naturalist ,this one hour trip provides a combination of natural history and local flora and fauna ecology
Nov 15 Sunday
Join the folks at Fermental as we celebrate the arrival of February with our weekly SUNDAY JAZZ JAM, hosted by local artist, Jay Killman.
5pm - 8pm
With a solid foundation of house musicians including Killman, Jon Hill, and Gabrielle Sánchez, this recurring renaissance of jazz welcomes all level of performers: students, professionals, and beginners.
Bring your instrument or bring your ear and enjoy a weekly session of jazz artists and jazz enthusiasts.
Family friendly. Pet friendly.FREE parking available throughout the Cargo District
More info: 910.821.0362
*************************Host Jay Killman is a professional musician performing with a wide array of acts including jazz ensembles, singer songwriters, hip hop groups, and fusion bands. He is also an avid composer, arranger and teacher. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. www.jaykillmanmusic.com
Nov 16 Monday
Show off your smarty pants at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.’s weekly Trivia Night every Monday at 7pm! Test your knowledge of the useless information you learned watching Jeopardy, binge-watching Netflix, and studying for high school geography. Grab a pint, some pizza, and put your noggin’ to good use at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.’s downtown Wilmington pizzeria & beer garden!
Be sure to get here early to snag a table, set up your phones to enter answers virtually, and get your team revved for some drinking and thinking with our hosts, Geeks Who Drink! At the end of the night, Ponysaurus Brewing Co. will award prizes in the shape of beer to first and second place, as well as the team with the least amount of points and the team with the best team name!
🍺🍺🍺🍗🍗🍗 Plus, $5 off pitchers and half price wings!
Nov 17 Tuesday
Got something to share? Join the folks at Fermental for our WEEKLY OPEN MIC, every Tuesday evening in the Cargo District.
STRINGS & THINGS is an opportunity to share a few songs, limericks, poetry, comedy, and more.Bring you instrument to plug in and play. Every Tuesday. Every week. All skill levels. All genres. All fun.
Beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages are available.
ZEKE SMASH: BURGERS & BEYOND 12pm-8pm
Family friendly. Pet friendly. Free parking.600 S. 17th St. Wilmington. NC 28401. 910.821.0362
Nov 18 Wednesday