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!
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! `
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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 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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.