Community Calendar

We are so excited to bring back this fan-favorite cabaret once again! Starring Diana "Red" Kyle and a few of her friends, Red Unfiltered is Back is sure to bring the classic comedy, music, and mayhem to your night! Performing at Doc's at the Ivey, join us Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30PM for all your favorite stories, songs, and antics; and experience a few new ones!

Our longest and best running improv show featuring our DareDevil players— 250 shows and counting! You make the suggestions and we make the comedy. This show features a mix of short form and long form improv and is sure to make you chuckle. Trivia starts at 7pm and the improv show at 8:30.

FREE every Wednesday at 8:30pm

Professional actor Jordan Rhodes will show clips of a few of his many film & television appearances during a six decade career, followed by his lecture about seeking work in the theatrical arts based on his Book, "The Life of a Blue Collar Actor". A Q&A with the audience will follow the Presentation. This Event is Presented by the CFCC Performance Art Department. It is open to the public and it's free.

Forward Motion Dance Company presents a stunning and innovative dance event with their annual performance - CAPE FEAR ARTS IN MOTION: WINDS, RYTHM, AND SOUL! This performance unites dancers with musical and visual artist to bring the art form of modern, contemporary, hip hop, classical and jazz dance to the beautiful and historic THALIAN HALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. This is a varied and collaborative event that showcases the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga. Presenting new performances along with re-creations of dances from the past, including several pieces with original film works by filmmaker Patrick Ogelvie, including one with an exciting new teen piece featuring teenage dancers from local studios. In a new classical piece, a trio of flutist. Sallie Dunn, Sarah Hand, and Mary Gheen will perform live onstage with the dancers. All three flutists are active in performance and education in the Wilmington community, as well as members of the Wilmington Flute Choir.
Forward Motion Dance Company is excited to invite Phillip Clyde Bernier as guest choreographer. Phillip is a Wilmington Based performer and choreographer, songwriter, recording artist, and arts educator with a multi-genre carrier, who now is owner and lead instructor of Wilmington Hip Hop Dance, where he mentors and trains young performers in confidence, creativity, and stage presence.

This exciting show is not to be missed, so come be astounded by an inspired evening of music, film, and modern, contemporary, classical and jazz dance that Cape Fear Arts in Motion in Motion: WINDS, RHYTHM, AND SOUL brings to the main stage of the beautiful and historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts. Forward Motion Dance is proud to be a resident dance company at THCPA and of our legacy of bringing quality dance performance to this historic venue. Since 2004, FMD a Wilmington, NC. based non-profit
501(C) (3) dance organization, has upheld it mission to provide local and regional communities with quality modern and contemporary dance and education in the art of dance, as well as enhance the local arts community by providing performance opportunities for area dancers and performance artists. FMD is an all-volunteer organization proudly supported by local, state and national grants, and community sponsors. To learn mor information please visit our Facebook page or www.forwardmotiondance.org.

Showtimes
Dates: Friday September 11, 2026 - Sunday September 20, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 3:00 pm
Location: 2nd Street Stage Hannah Block
Historic USO/Community Arts Center

Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon the Musical JR
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture
In association with Universal Theatrical Group
Book & Lyrics by Kate Thomas Original Music & Lyrics by Veronica Mansour
Originally developed through the DreamWorks Theatricals/
Music Theatre International Emerging Writers Program

Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit, How to Train Your Dragon JR. brings fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs to the stage.
Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition and befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes fight against the odds to save both their worlds in this wonderful theatrical adaptation.
How to Train Your Dragon JR. was created through the DreamWorks Theatricals Emerging Writers Program, a collaboration between DreamWorks Theatricals, Music Theatre International, and NBC Universal.

Forward Motion Dance Company presents a stunning and innovative dance event with their annual performance - CAPE FEAR ARTS IN MOTION: WINDS, RYTHM, AND SOUL! This performance unites dancers with musical and visual artist to bring the art form of modern, contemporary, hip hop, classical and jazz dance to the beautiful and historic THALIAN HALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. This is a varied and collaborative event that showcases the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga. Presenting new performances along with re-creations of dances from the past, including several pieces with original film works by filmmaker Patrick Ogelvie, including one with an exciting new teen piece featuring teenage dancers from local studios. In a new classical piece, a trio of flutist. Sallie Dunn, Sarah Hand, and Mary Gheen will perform live onstage with the dancers. All three flutists are active in performance and education in the Wilmington community, as well as members of the Wilmington Flute Choir.
Forward Motion Dance Company is excited to invite Phillip Clyde Bernier as guest choreographer. Phillip is a Wilmington Based performer and choreographer, songwriter, recording artist, and arts educator with a multi-genre carrier, who now is owner and lead instructor of Wilmington Hip Hop Dance, where he mentors and trains young performers in confidence, creativity, and stage presence.

This exciting show is not to be missed, so come be astounded by an inspired evening of music, film, and modern, contemporary, classical and jazz dance that Cape Fear Arts in Motion in Motion: WINDS, RHYTHM, AND SOUL brings to the main stage of the beautiful and historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts. Forward Motion Dance is proud to be a resident dance company at THCPA and of our legacy of bringing quality dance performance to this historic venue. Since 2004, FMD a Wilmington, NC. based non-profit
501(C) (3) dance organization, has upheld it mission to provide local and regional communities with quality modern and contemporary dance and education in the art of dance, as well as enhance the local arts community by providing performance opportunities for area dancers and performance artists. FMD is an all-volunteer organization proudly supported by local, state and national grants, and community sponsors. To learn mor information please visit our Facebook page or www.forwardmotiondance.org.

Showtimes
Dates: Friday September 11, 2026 - Sunday September 20, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 3:00 pm
Location: 2nd Street Stage Hannah Block
Historic USO/Community Arts Center

Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon the Musical JR
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture
In association with Universal Theatrical Group
Book & Lyrics by Kate Thomas Original Music & Lyrics by Veronica Mansour
Originally developed through the DreamWorks Theatricals/
Music Theatre International Emerging Writers Program

Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit, How to Train Your Dragon JR. brings fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs to the stage.
Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition and befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes fight against the odds to save both their worlds in this wonderful theatrical adaptation.
How to Train Your Dragon JR. was created through the DreamWorks Theatricals Emerging Writers Program, a collaboration between DreamWorks Theatricals, Music Theatre International, and NBC Universal.

Showtimes
Dates: Friday September 11, 2026 - Sunday September 20, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 3:00 pm
Location: 2nd Street Stage Hannah Block
Historic USO/Community Arts Center

Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon the Musical JR
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture
In association with Universal Theatrical Group
Book & Lyrics by Kate Thomas Original Music & Lyrics by Veronica Mansour
Originally developed through the DreamWorks Theatricals/
Music Theatre International Emerging Writers Program

Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit, How to Train Your Dragon JR. brings fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs to the stage.
Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition and befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes fight against the odds to save both their worlds in this wonderful theatrical adaptation.
How to Train Your Dragon JR. was created through the DreamWorks Theatricals Emerging Writers Program, a collaboration between DreamWorks Theatricals, Music Theatre International, and NBC Universal.

Join the folks at Fermental as we celebrate the arrival of February with our weekly SUNDAY JAZZ JAM, hosted by local artist, Jay Killman.

5pm - 8pm

With a solid foundation of house musicians including Killman, Jon Hill, and Gabrielle Sánchez, this recurring renaissance of jazz welcomes all level of performers: students, professionals, and beginners.

Bring your instrument or bring your ear and enjoy a weekly session of jazz artists and jazz enthusiasts.

Family friendly. Pet friendly.
FREE parking available throughout the Cargo District

More info: 910.821.0362

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Host Jay Killman is a professional musician performing with a wide array of acts including jazz ensembles, singer songwriters, hip hop groups, and fusion bands. He is also an avid composer, arranger and teacher. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. www.jaykillmanmusic.com

Our longest and best running improv show featuring our DareDevil players— 250 shows and counting! You make the suggestions and we make the comedy. This show features a mix of short form and long form improv and is sure to make you chuckle. Trivia starts at 7pm and the improv show at 8:30.

FREE every Wednesday at 8:30pm