Community Calendar

SkyWatch Bird Rescue hosts our next monthly yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 14th from 8am to 1pm at 3600 Lynn Ave. in Castle Hayne. This fundraiser supports our non-profit wild, exotic, and domestic bird rescue during our busiest intake season of the year.

We will have a wide variety of new and gently-used household items and home goods, décor, keepsakes, and collectibles for sale. All items are priced low, and each purchase supports care for the nearly 2,000 birds that come in annually, plus covers seasonal expenses and bills that regular donations typically do not cover.
Help save birds, just by shopping!

The Burgwin-Wright House is pleased to welcome two local artists, Barbara Bear Jamison and Cathy Poulos for their show “Coastal Medley.”

The opening reception, in conjunction with Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, is on Friday, May 23 from 6-9PM.

Their artwork will be on display and for sale in our art gallery through June 21. Admission is free. The gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.

From the artists

Barbara Bear Jamison
Barbara is a 4th generation Wilmingtonian and her award-winning works reflect her love of the coastal region where she’s lived and traveled. The scenes include people, boats and nature saturated with the beautiful light and color of the areas she paints. You can find her work at City Art Gallery, Greenville, NC; Verrazano Gallery, Wilmington, NC; at her studio in ArtWorks, 200 Willard St, Wilmington, NC and on her website at www.barbarabearjamison.com.

Cathy Poulos
My art is inspired by the world around me, painting nature and wildlife, as well as people living their daily lives or celebrating special events. Many of my paintings have a coastal theme – on the water or beach, where I spend much of my time. I enjoy moving between oil, acrylic and watercolor to experience a variety of textures and colors in my paintings. You can see my art in local galleries and art shows or on my website. I do a steady stream of commissions as well.

Life is too short to not appreciate the beauty around us and art is my language to express my vision of what intrigues me! It gives me great pleasure to bring joy to others through my art.

You can visit www.cathypoulosart.com or follow Cathy on Facebook & Instagram: @cathypoulosart to see more of her stunning artworks!

The DocuTime Film Festival is coming back for its 21st anniversary to celebrate founder Paula Haller and to continue its reputation for bringing acclaimed documentaries to Wilmington so that our dedicated community of documentary-lovers can experience a full-day of award-winning, enlightening entertainment.

DocuTime is a partnership between Cucalorus Film Foundation and WHQR Public Radio and will take place at Jengo’s Playhouse in the Soda Pop District in downtown Wilmington.

An all-day pass is only $35 and individual tickets for screenings are $15.

Join the fine folks at Fermental as they celebrate the malted magic of the Evergreen State with a full draft list of beer from our friends in WASHINGTON.

It's a WASHINGTON Tap Takeover: dedicating a day to our West Coast neighbors with a rotating selection of ales, lagers, cider, and more from the Cascade Mountains to the coastal shores.

WASHINGTON State has a rich history of brewing, dating back to the 1850s with the first commercial brewery in Seattle. The state's beer industry gained significant traction with the rise of local hop farming, and it experienced a renaissance in the 1980s with the growth of craft brewing.

Currently home to nearly 450 breweries, WASHINGTON produces over 500,000 barrels per year resulting in a 1.8 million dollar impact for the state.

To celebrate the fermented phenomenons of the upper left corner of the U.S., Fermental will fill the draft lines with a hand selected list of Washingtonian wonder.

E9 Brewing. Fast Fashion. Elysian. Fremont. Schilling Cider. and more...

FOOD TRUCK: Birrieria La Rosita 5pm
LIVE MUSIC: Motion Made Jazz Trio 7pm

Family Friendly. Pet Friendly.
FREE parking is available throughout the Cargo District.

Celebrate 14 years of Big Spoon at our 2nd Annual Birthday Bash! The festival-like celebration will include shopping from an incredible lineup of food, beverage, and craft vendors (think beer, cocktail syrups, coffee, macarons, jams, a build-your-own bouquet station, ceramics, candles, and more!), with proceeds benefiting Paws4Ever Animal Rescue! We’ll also have meet-and-greets with some sweet (adoptable) furry friends, and a shopping/sample station for Big Spoon’s entire lineup of nut butters and snack bars. The event is free to attend, open to the public—dogs included! (outdoors)—and fun for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there.
Participating vendors (in addition to Big Spoon Roasters) include: Alley Twenty-Six, Bright Black Candles, Eno River Brewing, Fillaree, J'Ellen Jam, Le Petit Amour Macarons, Locopops, Paws4Ever, Savage Daughter Flowers, and Ware Ware Ceramics.

Please note there is no parking available on-site, but free parking is provided nearby at Joe Van Gogh (505 Meadowlands Dr), Grace Hill Church (515 Meadowlands Dr), and Barlow Scientific (504 Meadowlands Dr).

Come to the Museum on June 14 from 2-3pm to hear the story of an iconic North Atlantic right whale affectionately known as "Stumpy" by the scientists who followed her for 30 years. Learn about the journey of this now legendary animal to the Museum in Raleigh, where her story educates visitors about whale diversity and the obstacles that these critically endangered whales face. Lisa Gatens, NCMNS Mammology Collections Manager, will address the threats and laws related to this species as well as conservation techniques being implemented to reverse population decline.

Plastic Ocean Project is proud to collaborate with The Global Ocean Cleanup, a global leader in removing plastic from our oceans. Together, we're tackling pollution from both ends—stopping it at the source and cleaning what's already out there.

This partnership means more than just cleaner coastlines—it's a chance for YOU to be part of a historic effort to protect our planet during sea turtle week.

🌟 Why Volunteer with Us?
-Be a key player in a globally recognized initiative.
-Help collect data that supports cutting-edge ocean cleanup technology.
-Connect with like-minded people who care about a cleaner, healthier planet.
-See the direct impact of your actions—from your local beach to the high seas.

Every bottle cap, fishing net, and plastic wrapper we remove tells the story of community, action, and change. And we need you to help write the next chapter.

Volunteer today with Plastic Ocean Project and The Ocean Cleanup.
Let's turn the tide—together.

#seaturtleweek #greenfieldlake #plasticpollution #oceanconservation

It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.
Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all!

DareDevil Improv's Cargo District Comedy Powder Keg: "Best Of" Special!

That's right, it's our One-Year Anniversary Show, and we're bringing you the absolute best of the best from our year of hilarious hijinks.

Join us for a night packed with our most requested, gut-busting sketches and side-splitting improv comedy. We've raided the vault and pulled out all the stops to make sure this is a comedy powder keg you won't soon forget!

So mark your calendars, tell your friends, and prepare to celebrate our anniversary the only way we know how: with pure, unadulterated comedy chaos!

You won't want to miss DareDevil Improv's Cargo District Comedy Powder Keg – it's going to be a blast!

Cape Fear Shakespeare, Ltd.
2025- Season 33
FREE SHAKESPEARE
Come early, picnic gates open at 6:30pm and all performances begin at 8:00pm
To Greenfield Lake Amphitheater take Carolina Beach Rd to Tennessee Ave

Cape Fear Shakespeare Ltd. presents Wilmington’s annual free-to-the-public, Shakespeare performances in association with the City of Wilmington, weekends and weeknights beginning May 31st, and continuing throughout the month of June. This year’s festival celebrates 33 seasons of free outdoor Shakespearean theatre at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The perfect setting for a great family evening underneath the stars.

Shakespeare on the Green kicks off CFS’s regular festival show with “Macbeth,” a Shakespearean tragedy, about ambition fueled by prophecies with no moral constraints goes unchecked. Opening Saturday, May 31st, 8pm and continuing weekends through June.

The Shakespeare Youth Company celebrates its 20th season with “Taming of the Shrew,” adapted with great care to preserve Shakespeare’s work, while interpreting the play through the eyes of our youth; educationally and artistically. Opening June 4th, 8pm and continuing weeknights through June.