Even though it feels like spring, we're still in the heart of winter. There are all kinds of events happening this weekend — catch a jazz concert or taste all kinds of different chocolate treats. Jim Gaffigan is also coming to North Carolina.
We've put together a list of weekend events:
Feel like a guest at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory at the Chocolate Festival in Pinehurst this weekend. Choose from different chocolate treats, including doughnuts, hot chocolate and unique Valentine's Day-themed gifts. There's also a cake walk and a live chef demo.
The event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Pinehurst United Methodist Church with a silent auction that runs until noon. The event wraps up at 1 p.m.
Admission is free. Proceeds from the festival will benefit Kind Souls, Family Promise of Moore County and the Sandhills/Moore County Coalition for Human Care.
Head to the coast this weekend if you're a jazz lover! The 45th North Carolina Jazz Festival is happening in Wilmington from Feb. 6-8 at the Hotel Ballast ballroom.
All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be about 4.5 hours, according to the website.
Click here for a lineup and here for tickets, including single-day tickets or a three-day pass.
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical"
"If you can survive middle school, you can survive anything!" Based on the book series "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," the musical is coming to the Children's Theatre of Charlotte.
It's a family event! It's for all ages and will last about an hour, according to the website.
The musical is happening through March 2.
Click here for tickets.
Lunar New Year Community Celebration
It's the year of the snake for the Chinese zodiac, and Asian Pacific groups from Greensboro and beyond are celebrating this weekend. The Lunar New Year Community Celebration is happening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greensboro History Museum on Summit Avenue.
There will be demonstrations, dance and musical performances, hands-on activities and food trucks.
Click here for the performance schedule.
Jim Gaffigan - Everything Is Wonderful!
Get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt at the Durham Performing Arts Center, where six-time Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan is performing through Saturday.
Gaffian is an actor, writer, producer and author known around the world for his unique brand of humor. He's also making history as the first comedian to perform five shows in a row at DPAC!
Gaffigan will be performing Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. He'll be joined by special guest Ted Alexandro.
According to the website, children under age 6 are not allowed at the performance.
Click here for tickets. They're going fast.
Walk along the winter trail, go ice skating, play ice hockey, enjoy a 3-course meal or do it all at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte.
The winter trail, featuring lights and play structures, is illuminated at night and crosses two suspension bridges. It has obstacles and play areas, and is open through mid-February.
"Experience Wildwoods, Off Leash, Ice Skating, and the Canyon Zips (North and South Rim Zips) into the evening. These activities will be lighted to enjoy after the sun goes down," Whitewater Center officials said.
Wildwoods is the center's new playground area that features dozens of climbing and discovery elements, with a tree house village and balance bikes for kids.
The center offers ice skating on a converted pond during the winter. Skate up to the on-ice Airstream to get a hot or cold drink.
If you enjoy being on the ice, the center also has cask curling that is accessed with an ice skating pass.
Click here for activity pass information.
