girl on bugMarch Madness is right- crazy weather changes, holiday changeovers and a national sports competition just to name of few things. Don’t worry, we’ve got all the play by play event action to keep you in the loop right here. Check out our top picks for this weekend, Friday, March 19 – Sunday, March 21. From watching live Hoops Games to College Hoops at your favorite local sports spot and from moon-walking to Easter Egg Hunting there’s plenty to keep you going this weekend. Remember, this is just a TEASE, check out a full listing of events on the NorthdelaWHEREhappening.com calendar of events page.

 

What’s Happening & WHERE this Weekend!

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It’s time again for the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. March Madness is a roller coaster ride of emotions with office pools, alumni pride, and love of amateur athletics all coming together. Die-hard and casual fans converge to make each year’s tournament bigger than before. So sharpen your pencils, fill in your brackets, and cheer for the underdogs. Get the most out of the NCAA basketball tournaments with help from the NorthDelaWHEREHappening.com 2016 March Madness Guide!

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baron davis 87ers dunkDelaware 87ers vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants

Come out for a night with the Delaware 87ers! Stand up and cheer at United Way Non-Profit Night! It’s also Boy Scout Night and Prevention & Behavioral Health Services Night. Enjoy a Bella Vista Pizzeria Coupon Giveaway, a Party Business Magic Show Giveaway, and WJBR Bubble Soccer. The Kreston’s Beer Garden St. Patrick’s Celebration will also be taking place. Plus enjoy the Junior Sevens Dancers at The Bob.

 

Star PartyStar Party: March Sky

The Delaware Astronomical Society and the Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory combine resources with the Delaware Museum of Natural History for an evening of astronomy with a focus on the highlights of the March sky. That’s right, it’s a Star Party!

LOL-GOHLOL @The Grand

Each year, The Grand and Out&About Magazine scour the region for comedy’s most promising, undiscovered talents and invite them to Wilmington to show off their best material with the hope of being named top comic.

 

InvincibleInvincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson

Invincible follows the incredible career of Michael Jackson from his early days in the Jackson 5 with his brothers to his impressive solo career. Using multiple talented performers as Jackson, the show includes the songs that have entertained the world for decades: “A-B-C,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller,” and many, many others.

 

For more on what’s happening and where this Friday, visit here…

 

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easter bunnyEGG-cellent Easter Hunts & Happenings

Make it an EGG-stra special Easter with plenty of fuzzy bunny photo ops, train rides and 12+ egg hunts (for the kiddos and fur friends)! If you don’t believe us, see for yourself, our 2016 Guide has the most EGG-cellent Easter events to enjoy with the whole family…many are happening this weekend!

 

Galactic ConGalactic Con 2016 | Middletown Comic Con

Galactic Con has over 30 vendors specializing in comics, anime, toys, books and pop culture.  Also, over 30 artists and creators will display their work and offer sketches and commissions.

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Woodside  Farm Creamery Opening Day

Welcome to the season opening at Woodside Farm Creamery! That’s right…it’s Opening Day! Bring your own banana for half price banana splits.

Kids Driving ExperienceDriving Experience for kids 5 to 16

Blackbird Quarter Midget Race Club is featuring a Driving Experience event for kids 5 to 16 on 3/19/2016 11:00 am (Rain Date 3/20/16)At the event the kids will be able to participate by driving a real race car 10 laps around the track.Cars and safety equipment will be provided. For more info, visit www.bqmrc.org

Blue-Gold Basketball Game 20162016 Blue-Gold All-Star Basketball Games

More than 4,000 people will attend the 18th annual Blue-Gold High School All-Star Basketball Games, supporting Best Buddies Delaware, featuring the top 60 Delaware high school seniors, along with professional athletes and celebrities.

Archmere Academy artsFine Arts Festival

Held in the beautiful setting of The Patio, a building on the National Historic Register, the Fine Arts Festival elegantly showcases the spirit of Archmere Academy’s talented and committed student-artists and musical performers.

 

For more on what’s happening and where this Saturday, visit here…

 

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wwbfWilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival

The Wilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival is a three-day indoor festival with 15+ bands on two stages, instrument and vocal workshops, and jamming is all included in your admission to the event.

Rita's Italian Ice Opening 2016Rita’s Italian Ice First Day of Spring Celebration

Rita’s, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with over 600 locations, will hold our 24th Annual First Day of Spring FREE Italian Ice Giveaway on Sunday, March 20!

Blue Man GroupBlue Man Group

BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment.

For more on what’s happening and where this Sunday, visit here…