The New Year is here, so get ready to explore what’s new and entertaining around the Greater Fayetteville area. Here’s a quick primer on things to do for the month of January:
Trucker Hat Bar at Paddy’s
Jan. 1
Paddy’s Irish Public House
Start off the New Year with a new look by attending Paddy’s Trucker Hat Bar. Make a custom trucker hat, dad hat, tote, wine bag, and more! Presented by That Girl Company.
FSU Basketball vs USC Beaufort
Jan. 2
Felton J. Capel Arena
Join FSU’s men’s basketball team vs USC Beaufort for a thrilling CIAA conference game! Come show your support for the FS910U Broncos at the Felton J. Capel Arena.
Yoga in the Garden
Jan. 2
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Work off that New Year’s Day hangover with restful Yoga at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Beginners to experienced yogis welcome!
Chris Nelson LIVE at Paddy’s
Jan. 4
Paddy’s Irish Public House
Enjoy a night of classic country and country-soul music from emerging country singer Chris Nelson Live at Paddy’s. The Clinton Native has been nominated for a series of Carolina Country Music Awards, including Emerging New Artist and Male Artist of the Year & Country Single of the Year, and is best known for his songs “Working Class Heroes” and “Broken Cowboys.”
Fayetteville Marksmen Hockey
Jan. 10
Crown Complex
Get ready to scream and shout for the home team as the Fayetteville Marksmen take on the Knoxville Ice Bears on Video Game Night. Whether you’re an old-school Pacman fan or a Call of Duty fanatic, the Marksmen will have you covered all night!
The Comedy Couch with the Locals Comedy
Jan. 16
The Church Entertainment Lounge
Get your Open Mic Night comedic game face on and warm up the audience before The Comedy Couch professionals take the stage and bring the laughs. Nationally touring stand-up comedian and The Raleigh Improve Comedy Club regular Tyler Wood is the night’s featured act.
Sounds of Lafayette Concert
Jan. 25
First Presbyterian Church
102 Ann St.
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to his namesake city through the Sounds of Lafayette Concert performed by the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra. The program will include true chamber music with string and woodwind musicians and commentary by Maestro Stefan Sanders.
John Christ: Jokes for Humans
Jan. 30
Crown Coliseum
Enjoy a night of southern-bred comedy with nationally touring comedian John Crist. Known for his no-holds-barred humor, the Georgia native has racked up more than 1 billion video views and 7 million followers across social media.