Community Calendar

Join Wilmington's finest comedy collective for a night of spontaneous comedy, theatre, games and who-knows-what else! Waterline Brewing Co. graciously opens their stage to new and sometimes experimental improvised comedy!
Come early at 7:30 for an open improv jam, where you can get up onstage and show your stuff with our performers.

Free, fun, and funny!
Hosted by Jesslyn Wilson + Ben Ehrlich

Join the Burgwin-Wright House for its thrilling "Cape Fear Legends & Lore" on April 10, July 10 and October 9.

Pulling from nearly 300 years of history, the "Cape Fear Legends & Lore" tour will include stories of the tunnels underneath Wilmington, the legend of Lord Cornwallis' Revolutionary War visit to town, the time Yellow Fever turned the city into a ghost town, and the rebellious age of Prohibition.

The walking tour will depart from the Burgwin-Wright House (224 Market Street) at 9 a.m. and run 90 minutes. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water to drink.

Tickets are $25 + tax. Please call 910-762-0570 to reserve your tickets now!

Experience "The Joys of April - Gardens to Inspire" on the 73rd annual Azalea Garden Tour. Visit 9 of Wilmington's most beautiful private gardens, plus Airlie Gardens. Four exclusive "Secret Gardens" will be accessible by trolley only. Tickets are $50 and children under 12 are free. Ribbon Cutting starts at 9:30 am at Cameron Art Museum and is free to the public. See website for a sneak peak of the gardens and for more details. www.azaleagardentour.com.

URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3500440-0?pid=10303

Date and Time: Friday, 10 April 2026 at 10:00 - 17:00

Venue details: Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, United States

Category: Community

Price:
General Admission: USD 50.00

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition by local artist James C. Horton, which includes over 40 original paintings and drawings that highlight historic scenes and places from around the region and country that help tell America's story. Visitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (M-Sun. 10 am-4 pm). Please stop by the Carriage ​House Visitor Center to gain admission. Art is available for purchase and an Artist's Reception will be held on February 27th (6-8pm). Visit bellamymansion.org/exhibits for more information or email info@bellamymansion.org if you have questions.

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 Artist
Janet 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.

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

THE DONOR DRIVE PAGE IS LIVE! 🚨
Jacksonville… WE ARE BACK! 💛💚
It’s officially time to REGISTER + GET YOUR TICKETS for the 11th Annual Jacksonville, NC Silkies Hike!
This year is BIG — new surprises, new energy, a NEW starting location (details dropping soon 👀), and the same unstoppable mission: bringing veterans together, fighting isolation, and preventing suicide through camaraderie and connection.❤️❤️
We’re proud to announce we’ve received the Tourism Grant, helping us make this year’s hike the largest and most impactful yet. 🙌
🎟️ Register NOW and lock in your spot.
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The community has been waiting… and we’re ready to hit those streets stronger than ever.
Let’s show Jacksonville what 11 years of brotherhood, sisterhood, and unity looks like! 💪✨
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Experiencing "The Joys of April - Gardens to Inspire" on April 10-12th. 9 private gardens (3 days) plus Airlie Gardens (Saturday and Sunday only). Four secret gardens accessible by trolley only. More details at www.azaleagardentour.com.

URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3500455-0?pid=10303

Date and Time:
Saturday April 11, 2026
(10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Venue details: Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, United States

Category: Community

Price
General Admission: USD 50.00

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition by local artist James C. Horton, which includes over 40 original paintings and drawings that highlight historic scenes and places from around the region and country that help tell America's story. Visitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (M-Sun. 10 am-4 pm). Please stop by the Carriage ​House Visitor Center to gain admission. Art is available for purchase and an Artist's Reception will be held on February 27th (6-8pm). Visit bellamymansion.org/exhibits for more information or email info@bellamymansion.org if you have questions.

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 Artist
Janet 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.