Winter is almost behind us, meaning there are plenty more things to do in and around Fayetteville, N.C. Here's a quick primer to get you started for February!

 
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Feb. 1-23
1707 Owen Drive

Everyone’s favorite chocolatier, Willy Wonka, comes to the Cape Fear Regional Theatre this month in a live rendition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Watch as five golden ticket holders compete to win the ultimate chocolate factory surprise!

 

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

 

The Simpletones LIVE at Paddy's Irish Pub

Feb. 1
Paddy’s Irish Public House

Come rock out with Sanford’s own The Simpletones rock band at Paddy’s Irish Pub. The trio plays a unique brand of rock music that you’ll enjoy all night long!  `

 

Simpletones

 

Murder on the Orient Express

Feb. 1-2
325 Arch St.

Enjoy Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s charming adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous Murder on the Orient Express play. The immersive outdoor experience will leave you thrilled, chilled, and laughing out loud!

 

Murder on the Orient Express

 

Grown Up Spelling Bee

Feb. 7
Paddy’s Irish Public House

Prove your intelligence by competing against others in a Grown Up Spelling Bee at Paddy’s. The Locals Comedy Group will host and use words from elementary school level to the nearly impossible to spell. So, get ready to make a fool of yourself!

 

Grown Up Spelling Bee

 

Cocktail Making Class

Feb. 7
106 Hay Street

Head to the Sip Room for this cocktail mixing class and learn how to prepare drinks like a real bartender. Professional mixologists will teach you tricks of the trade so you can become the life of your next party!

 

Cocktail Mixing Class

 

Fayetteville Marksmen Hockey

Feb. 7
Crown Complex

Scream your brains out as you support the Fayetteville Marksmen hockey team as they take on the Huntsville Havoc. It’s the perfect winter weather distraction for the entire family!

 

Fayetteville Marksmen

 

3rd Annual Daddy and Daughter Dance

Feb. 8
606 Johnson St.

Make a difference in your daughter’s life by dancing in the 3rd Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance. Check your humility at the door because this event is for fun and memories!

 

Daddy Daughter Dance

 

The African American Experience

Feb. 8
Spring Lake Community Library

Learn about African American history in the Overhills and Spring Hills region through the free African American Experience lecture. Ammie McRae Jenkins, director of the Sandhills Family Heritage Association, is the featured speaker.

 

African American Experience

 

Black History Month: Local Historical Figures

Feb. 11
West Regional Library

Join FTCC Professor Jessie Kiker and Fayetteville History Museum Historian Hattie Presnell for their lecture: Black History Month: Local Historical Figures. The pair will discuss Fayetteville’s African American history and then hold a lively discussion with audience members.

 

Black History Month

 

Galentine’s Day Party

Feb. 13
5431 Corporation Drive, Hope Mills

Make plans for a ladies' night with a Galentine’s Day Party. Local vendors, delicious food, and desserts will be served all night!

 

Galentine's Day

 

Galentine's Mixology Soiree

Feb. 13
226 Donaldson St.

Sip cocktails and mingle with your besties all night at the Galentine's Mixology Soiree. It’s the perfect way to celebrate friendship if you don’t have a valentine this holiday!

 

Galentine's Soiree

 

55+ Senior Valentine's Day Luncheon

Feb. 14
5766 Rockfish Road

Older, but don’t have a date for Valentine’s Day? Join other singles your age at this year’s 55+ Senior Valentine’s Day Luncheon. Dine and mingle without all the pressure to impress!

 

Senior Valentine's

 

Valentine’s Day R&B Kickback

Feb. 14
Crown Coliseum

Dress up for a night of female music and entertainment at this year’s Valentine’s Day R&B Kickback. Female entertainers Kelly Price, Michel’le, 702, and more will provide musical memories for a lifetime!  

 

R&B Kickback

 

Matt Matthews: Boujee on a Budget

Feb. 16
Crown Coliseum

Nationally touring comedian Matt Matthews brings his relatable and situational humor to Fayetteville for just one night at the Crown! Enjoy his musings about everything from living on a farm and relationships to being a boudoir photographer and comedian.

 

Matt Matthews

 

Kick-Off to Mardis Gras

Feb. 22
5435 Corporation Drive, Hope Mills

Enjoy an unforgettable night of fun at DirtBag Ale's Kick-Off to Mardis Gras event. You'll be able to experience all the excitement and energy of New Orleans without having to buy plane tickets. It'll be a night of live music, delicious food, and tantalizing costumes!

 

Dirtbag Ales Mardis Gras

 
Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra: The New World, Reimagined

Feb. 22
1200 Murchison Road

Join the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra as it performs the world premiere of The New World, Reimagined, a new work by composer/conductor Ahmed Al Abaca. The piece will feature the orchestra’s Dr. Ron Ford, saxophone soloist extraordinaire.

 

The New World

 

Fayetteville Symphony Wind Quartet & FTCC Concert Band

Feb. 27
2220 Hull Road

Watch the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra’s Wind Quartet perform at Fayetteville Technical Community College, featuring music by composer Ahmed Al Abaca. The FTCC Band will join the orchestra.

 

Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra