Things to do for Feb. 2-8

SUN., FEB. 2

Black History Month: Cape Fear Museum presents a screening of “Reconstruction: America After the Civil War.” The first hour of Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s film explores the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction and revolutionary social change .2:30 p.m. at Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St., Wilmington. Free admission. 910-798-4362.

Chamber Music Wilmington: Concert features Volante Winds, an ensemble from Indiana University's famous Jacobs School of Music. The program features works by Ibert, Ligeti, Barber and Francaix. 4-6 p.m. at Beckwith Recital Hall, UNCW, 5270 Randall Drive, Wilmington. Tickets $30. Details: https://www.chambermusicwilmington.org/.

MON., FEB. 3

Cape Fear Audubon Society: Will host “The N.C. Birding Trail,” with guest speaker Scott Anderson, bird conservation biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, 7-8:30 p.m. at Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St., Wilmington. Anderson will begin with a sampling of the prime habitat types the Trail includes. He will also explain how this multi-agency project uses the economic power of birding and nature tourism to benefit the citizens and wildlife of our state. Cape Fear Audubon is a nonprofit affiliate of Audubon North Carolina and the National Audubon Society.

TUE., FEB. 4

Sandbar lecture: Featuring Jim McKee, archaeology of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, 6 p.m. at the Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach. A documentation about Brunswick, the main port town in colonial N.C. and also will focus on the recent discovery of a colonial tavern that garnered international press in 2019. Admission: $9.50 adults, $8.50 seniors, $7.50 ages 3-12, free for ages 2 and under, members, active duty military, disabled veterans plus one guest (must include military ID cardholder). 910-579-1016.

“Waitress”: 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show Feb. 4-6 at CFCC Wilson Center, 703 N. Third St., Wilmington. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Brought to life by a groundbreaking, all-female creative team, this Tony Award-nominated hit features original music and lyrics by seven-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (“Love Song,” “Brave”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland). Recommended for ages 13 and over. Tickets $46–$96 + fees and sales tax. Details: https://wilsoncentertickets.com/ or 910-362-7999.

WED., FEB. 5

Heart of the Matter & Tinman Award Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Hotel Ballast Grand Ballroom, Wilmington. Details: https://carouselcenter.org/heart-of-the-matter/.

UNCW Presents Ailey II: 7:30-9 p.m. at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best diverse young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. With new Artistic Director Troy Powell at the helm, Ailey II will continue to thrive as he brings a fresh dimension to this beloved company. Their dazzling repertoire will include Alvin Ailey’s timeless classics and new works by today’s emerging choreographers. ”Seven“ is a riveting documentary play by seven female writers based on personal interviews with seven remarkable women who faced life-threatening obstacles before bringing heroic changes to their home countries of Pakistan, Nigeria, Ireland, Afghanistan, Guatemala, Russia and Cambodia. This tapestry of stories weaves together the words of these women, dramatizing their struggles and triumphs over resistance, death threats, entrenched norms, and pervasive violence. Tickets: $25-$50. Details: https://events.uncw.edu/MasterCalendar or 910-962-3500.

“Waitress”: See Feb. 4

THU., FEB. 6

“Dream Girls”: Presented by Techmoja Dance & Theatre Company, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6-8, 13, 14 and 3 p.m. Feb. 9, 16 at Thalian Hall Main Stage, 310 Chestnut St. Wilmington. An opportunistic show business promoter sets the career of a female trio of black singers soaring as 1960s Motown music becomes popular with both white and black audiences, necessitating the overweight lead singer's demotion in favor of a more glamorous singer who had previously sung backup. $30 plus fees and taxes. $5 discount for seniors, students, military and first responders.

Wilmington Music Festival: Feb. 6-9 at UNCW. The festival will feature concerts by world renowned musicians along with students in the festival’s newly established International Piano Performance program. Opening night gala Feb. 6; Emerging artists recital Feb. 7; Opera gala Feb. 8; Piano fireworks Feb. 9. For tickets and more information, https://www.wilmingtonmusicfestival.org/.

“Waitress”: See Feb. 4

FRI., FEB. 7

Cirque Zuma Zuma: Cirque Zuma Zuma features disciplined performers who are trained in Kenya and Tanzania. Many describe it as an African‐style Cirque du Soleil; such is the standard of the performers and the quality of the show. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show at Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College, 150 College Road, Bolivia. Details: http://www.bccowa.com/.

“Dream Girls”: See Feb, 6

Wilmington Music Festival: See Feb. 6

SAT., FEB. 8

Silent Auction and Raffle: By the NC District Exchange Club Foundation, Shell Island Resort, 2700 Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach. There will be auction items from the 32 clubs around the state. View items and bid, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Pick up items by 2:30 p.m. The event help support the seven Centers for Prevention of Child Abuse in N.C. Details: Kathee, 910-520-1805.

StriperFest: Cape Fear River Watch free family festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Coastline Conference Center, 501 Nutt St., Wilmington. Tours on the Research Vessel Hatteras, river cruises on the Caper Fear River onboard the Wilmington Water Tour ($5 person, $20 family), hands on science activities, fishy fun booths, arts and crafts, face painting and more. Details: http://capefearriverwatch.org/ or 910-762-5606.

Cinderella’s Masquerade Ball: A Grace United Methodist Church event to benefit Cinderella’s Closet, 7-11 p.m. at Brooklyn Arts Center, Wilmington. Tickets $50 each, $85 per couple, Must be 21 to attend. DJ, food by Middle of the Island, cash bar, raffles. Must be 21 years or older. $50 each or $85 per couple. Details: https://www.brooklynartsnc.com/event/cinderellas-masquerade-ball/.

Prokofiev’s Cinderella: By Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p..m at CFCC Wilson Center, 703 N. Third St., Wilmington. Music of Prokofiev’s Cinderella ballet and special performances by the High School and UNCW Division winners of the Richard R. Deas Young Artists Concerto Competition. The concert program will include Sergei Prokofiev’s Cinderella Op. 87, “Oh! Quand je dors” by Franz Liszt, and Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto Op.14. Tickets $17-$47 plus fees and sales tax. Details: https://wilsoncentertickets.com/ or 910-362-7999.

“Dream Girls”: See Feb, 6

Wilmington Music Festival: See Feb. 6