Things to do for Jan. 24-25

THU., JAN. 24

Northside Town Hall meeting: Hosted by the Blue Ribbon Commission, in partnership with local organizations and community partners, 6-8 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Grace St., Wilmington. The evening’s discussion will focus on the leading concerns identified by a community health assessment done in the Northside in 2018. Those topics include food, housing, healthcare, safety, community relations, and education. The public is invited, and refreshments will be available. For more information on the Northside Health assessment and its results, visit, http://bit.ly/NorthsideReport.

"Almost, Maine": Presented by Brunswick Little Theatre. "Almost, Maine," surreal play by John Cariani comprised of a series of loosely connected stories about love. It's set in the fictional town of the title, which takes its name from being "almost" in Canada (among other reasons). In one story, a woman carries around the pieces of her broken heart in a bag. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24-26 and 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at Brunswick Little Theatre, 8068 River Road SE, Southport. $20, $12 for students. 910-447-2586 or BrunswickLittleTheatre.com.

UNCW Department of History Presents: A Public Symposium featuring Susan P. McCaffray, UNCW, George Munro, Virginia Commonwealth University, Christopher Ely, Florida Atlantic University, discussing McCaffray's new book, "The Winter Palace and the People: Staging and Consuming Russia's Monarchy, 1754-1917." 5 p.m. at Randall Library Auditorium, UNCW. Free, open to the public. 910- 962-3307.

FRI., JAN. 25

An evening with Legendary R&B Patti LaBelle: 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show at CFCC Wilson Center, 703 N. Third St., Wilmington. Performing such hits as “Lady Marmalade” and “New Attitude.” Tickets: $48-$125 plus taxes and fees. 910-362-7999 or https://cfcc.edu.

Livingston Taylor: 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show at Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium, 150 College Road NE, Bolivia. Tickets: $40 adults, $35 senior citizens and students. Tickets available at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6539101/livingston-taylor-supply-brunswick-community-college-odell-williamson-auditorium. 910-755-7416.

"Senior Moments 2: Betta Daze": Ella Reischer directs area writer Don Fried's follow-up to the comedy "Senior Moments." "SM2" stars Michelle Reiff, Lupin Byers and Norman Aronovic in a story about a tech-challenged senior citizen who gets a robot assistant. Hijinks ensue. 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show Jan. 25-26 at TheatreNow, 19 S 10th St., Wilmington. $44-$47, includes dinner and show but not beverages or tip. $20-$26 show only. 910-399-3669 or TheatreWilmington.com.

"Stuart Little": Thalian Association Community Theatre's youth program presents this musical about the lovable mouse, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26 and 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St., Wilmington. $15. 910-251-1788 or Thalian.org. 

Fourth Friday Gallery Night: 6-9 p.m. A self-guided tour of galleries, studios and art spaces featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, glass, metals, wood, ceramics, mixed media and more. Participating venues include Aces Gallery, Acme Art Studios, The Art Factory, Art in Bloom Gallery, The Golden Gallery, The ArtWorks, New Elements Gallery, Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, Expo 216, Flytrap Brewery, River to Sea Gallery, The WHQR Gallery, Crescent Moon, and The Daniels Gallery.

Free Movie Night for ages 5-12: "The Incredibles 2," 6 p.m. at MLK Center, 401 S. Eighth St., Wilmington. Rated PG. 910-341-0057.

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