WeekendWinter is not going out without a fight, but Spring is fighting back and Saturday, the official start of the Spring Season, will be a glorious sunny day. The weekend is full of interesting events to get you out and enjoying all that NCC has to offer.  We’re psyched for the super cool Comic Con in Middletown, the Culture of Brazil at the Music School and don’t forget the kiddos~ Cupcakes and Canvas at the Gibby will ignite their artistic side. So much to see and do, so be sure to plan wisely and we’re here to help. Check out our Most Happening events picks for Friday, March 20th- Sunday, March, 22nd.  NorthDelaWHEREhappening.com has the most happening events for adults, families and kids to fill up your weekend. This is just a taste of what’s happening, see the rest of this weekend’s happening events and weeks ahead on NorthDelaWHEREHappening’s sortable calendar of events.  

Here are our top 10 picks for WHAT’s Happening & WHERE this weekend in North Delaware!

 

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blue grassWilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival

The Winter Bluegrass Festival is a three-day indoor festival with 30 bands on two stages, instrument and vocal workshops, and jamming is all included in admission to the event. For more info, visit Wilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival

bridalequinoxflyerBridal Equinox | A Night of Perfect Matches

A Bridal Show that the groom may actually want to go to…Bridal Chic Boutique debuts an exclusive line of gowns for all sizes at The Clarion – The Belle.  This bridal fashion show includes a DJ, dancing, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and prizes.  For more info, visit Bridal Equinox | A Night of Perfect Matches

DervishDervish

Dervish is an appropriate name for this sextet of traditional Irish musicians. It means a group of spiritual people enraptured by music, and for seventeen years, this band has been exactly that.  For more info, visit Dervish

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Galactic ConGalactic Con | Middletown Comic Con

Mild-mannered Middletown to host, Galactic Con, the city’s first comic book convention. Galactic Con will have vendors specializing in comics, toys, books and pop culture. Artists from Delaware, and beyond, will be on hand to display their work and some may offer free sketches and/or paid commissions.  For more info, visit Galactic Con | Middletown Comic Con

woodside-creameryOpening Day Woodside Creamery

YEP! It’s official. The first day of 2015 season is March 21st! The opening day special? BYOB (Bring Your Own Banana, for a half price banana split)! Opening Day Woodside Creamery.  For more info, visit Opening Day Woodside Creamery

bluehen_comedyBlue Hen Comedy Showcase

The Blue Hen Comedy Show will be headlined by 2014 Phillies Phunniest Winner, Matt McCusker, and featuring Mikey Garcia.  As always the show will be hosted by Brandon Vincent Jackson and feature the Blue Hen Comedy Open Mic.  For more info, visit Blue Hen Comedy Showcase

CupcaCupcakes and Canvaskes and Canvas

Introduce your child to art in a fun, new way. Join us for Cupcakes and Canvas! You will be amazed at how much fun a painting session can be. Each child will work from basic designs and will create a finished 9″ x 12″ painting. All materials and a cupcake are provided.  For more info, visit Cupcakes and Canvas

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CR_Logo_15_Type_Half_no_CB_medCaesar Rodney 1/2 Marathon & 5K

In its 52nd year, the American Lung Association’s Caesar Rodney 1/2 Marathon & 5K marks the unofficial start of the Delaware running season. The race attracts nearly 2,000 runners and features a hilly course that winds through the scenic riverfront area, as well as many residential sections of the City of Wilmington.  For more info, visit Caesar Rodney 1/2 Marathon & 5K

Music & Culture of BrazilThe Music & Culture of Brazil

Attend workshops on Brazilian cuisine and the Brazilian martial art of capoeira, as well as a presentation of live Amazonian animals (courtesy of the Brandywine Zoo). Then enjoy a concert by Minas, Orlando Haddad and Patricia King, presenting Bossa Nova classics and originals from their CDs. For more info, visit The Music & Culture of Brazil

Sunday-Artist-SpotlightSunday Artist Spotlight Recital Series~OperaDelaware 

OperaDelaware will feature Ben Wager (base) in a Sunday afternoon recital which will be followed by a “talk back” session moderated by General Director Brendan Cooke.  Each program will feature Music Director Jeffrey Miller at the piano.  For more info, visit Sunday Artist Spotlight Recital Series~OperaDelaware