Upcoming Events

32nd Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival

Thursday, February 2, Wilmington Hilton Riverside Downtown, 7:30 p.m.

Jazz aficionados will flock to the Wilmington Hilton Riverside downtown for a wonderful celebration of jazz performed by outstanding musicians. Seating is reserved in tables of 10 only, but excellent sight lines exist throughout the room. Local phenom Geraldo Frazier will open the festival, followed by songstress Melva Houston and bassist Herman Burney. After an intermission, nine All-Stars (Harry Allen, Burney, John Cocuzzi, Adrian Cunningham, Kevin Dorn, Bucky Pizzarelli, Ed Polcer, Bria Skonberg and Dion Tucker) will present two sets of rousing classic jazz. Tickets $35.00; military $25.00; students $15.00. For more information, go to North Carolina Jazz Festival

Friday-Saturday, February 3-4, Wilmington Hilton Riverside Downtown, 7:30 p.m.

A world-class group of jazz artists will play seven sets each night, with a different leader for each set playing their version of classic jazz tunes. The talented group includes Harry Allen, Herman Burney, John Cocuzzi, Adrian Cunningham, Kevin Dorn, Patrick Harison, Nicki Parrott, Bucky Pizzarelli, Ed Polcer, Chuck Redd, John Royen, Bria Skonberg and Dion Tucker. Tickets $35.00; military $25.00; students $15.00. For more information including special Patrons tickets, go to North Carolina Jazz Festival

Just For Kids

Preschool Science

February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 10:00 a.m.

Give the little ones a chance to explore the word around them with hands-on activities. Subjects covered in date order are Air Rockets (using one’s breath as fuel), Magnetic Challenge, Lava Lamp, Make Magic Mud and Molecule Madness! Free with admission or membership. Details at The Children’s Museum.

Acting Club with Mr. Nate

February 5, 12, 19, 26 2:00 p.m.

The newest program at The Children’s Museum will spark your child’s imagination, stimulate creativity, build confidence and help develop social skills. Suitable for all ages. Free with admission or membership. Details at The Children’s Museum.

Theatre

To Kill A Mockingbird

Thursday, February 2-Saturday, February 4 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 5 at 3:00 p.m.

Thalian Association, the Official Community Theater of North Carolina, presents this powerful story, which won a Pulizer Prize in 1960 when it was published. Thalian Hall, tickets $25, $22 for students and seniors; reserved seats.

The Producers

Wednesday-Saturday, February 15-18 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 p.m.

The Opera House Theatre Company, which just won the 2011 Best Musical award for Hairspray, presents The Producers, a Tony-award winning show featuring such un-Broadway melodies as “Springtime for Hitler.” As politically incorrect as it can be, the revamped play was brought to Broadway by the always hilarious Mel Brooks.Thalian Hall, tickets $25., $23 for students and seniors; reserved seats.

Tuesday, February 21, 8:00 p.m.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Thalian Hall’s Main Event series continues with the 15-time Grammy-nominated, world-renowned South African vocal ensemble introduced to world audiences thru Paul Simon’s “Graceland” album. Ladysmith Black Mambazo has performed at two Nobel Peace Prize Ceremonies, for Pope John Paul II in Rome, for President Nelson Mandela, at the Summer Olympics and for the Queen of England at Royal Albert Hall. A film documentary, “On Tip Toe: Gentle Steps to Freedom, the Story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo” was nominated for the Academy Award. Their three Grammy wins span more than two decades, from 1986 to 2009. Prime tickets $38., choice $30; gallery $18 available at Thalian Hall.

The Producers

Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 26 at 3:00 p.m.

The Opera House Theatre Company, which just won the 2011 Best Musical award for Hairspray, presents The Producers, a Tony-award winning show featuring such un-Broadway melodies as “Springtime for Hitler.” As politically incorrect as it can be, the revamped play was brought to Broadway by the always hilarious Mel Brooks. Thalian Hall, tickets $25., $23 for students and seniors; reserved seats.