May 15 Friday
Adapted from Kahlil Joseph’s renowned video art installation, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is a distinctive cinematic experience that mirrors the sonic textures of a record album, weaving fiction and history in an immersive journey where the fictionalized figures of W. E. B Du Bois and Marcus Garvey join artists, musicians, Joseph’s family, and even Twitter chats, in a vision for black consciousness.
May 16 Saturday
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour in historic downtown Wilmington. The tour begins and ends at the Bellamy Mansion Museum. This tour is based on Beverly Tetterton's book "Wilmington: Lost But Not Forgotten" and will explore homes, businesses, and other buildings that have been lost to time.
The cost is $20 per person, plus tax. Space is limited, so registration is required online at the Bellamy Mansion Museum Store. This is a rain or shine event. The tours are appropriate for all ages, but please note they may not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility. If you have questions, please email info@bellamymansion.org before registering.
Walk with the PAC to raise $45,000 to support people facing Parkinson's disease across the Carolinas. Your participation funds PAC's cost-free programs and services that provide hope, knowledge, and community for individuals, their care partners, and families.
Join the knowledgeable guides from Cape Fear Bird Observatory and their partners for a family friendly fun nature walk! Meeting at the Greenfield Lake boathouse (near the tennis courts) for an informational session on the third Saturday of every month, usually beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a narrated 60 minute stroll around the lake looking at interesting birds, plants, mammals, reptiles, and other fascinating wild things. All are welcome! No registration required. Please bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water and comfortable walking shoes.
Join us for one of the Museum's most popular events: Family Farm Day! The Museum's Courtyard will turn into a petting zoo, featuring furry and feathered friends from family-farm McNally's Farm, while the interior of the Museum will host several farm-themed activities to keep the fun going all morning long.
The Burgwin-Wright House is excited to celebrate our 100th art show in our gallery by welcoming back local artist, Janet Sessoms, for her show "Colorful Reflections.”
The Opening reception, in conjunction with Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, is on Friday, March 27 from 6-9PM.
Sessoms artworks will be on display and for sale in our art gallery through June 20th. Admission is free. The gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.
About the ArtistJanet B. Sessoms, who works primarily in oils, describes her style as painterly realism. Her paintings reflect her fascination with the effects of light on the environment and inanimate objects, as well as her fondness for the landscapes of the southeast. Sessoms wanted to be an artist since the age of eight. An art educator for 22 years, Sessoms retired fourteen years ago and has been realizing her dream ever since. A self-described, life-long learner, she enjoys taking workshops by nationally renowned artists. Sessoms maintains a studio at ArtworksTM and is an active member of the Wilmington Art Association, the Art League of Leland, and Oil Painters of America. To view the artist’s portfolio visit www.janetbsessoms.com.
Menopause Summit: Knowledge Is Power Understanding Your Body • Understanding Your Options • Advocating for Your Care
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. UNCW Discovery Hall 1070 Registration Fee: $25
Explore evidence‑based information about menopause, discover what’s happening inside your body, treatment options, and learn practical ways for improving your health and quality of life. Lunch provided.
This event benefits 4th Trimester Mission.
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Explore the waters on a custom pontoon boat around Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Captained by a naturalist ,this one hour trip provides a combination of natural history and local flora and fauna ecology
May 17 Sunday