Community Calendar

The 2025 Vivace International Music Festival closes its Faculty Artist Series with a Vivace Extravaganza! Co-artistic directors Marina Lamazov and Joseph Rackers lead a dazzling display of multiple chamber music and piano ensembles, with Shostakovich’s Waltz from the Jazz Suite No. 2 as grand-finale!

Experience the best of summer at Oceanic’s Summer Music Series, hosted on the historic Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy local bands every Thursday from 6–9 PM and Sunday afternoons from 12–3 PM.

Whether you’re dining or brunching by the sea, savor refreshing cocktails and soak up the relaxed coastal vibes. Don’t miss this unbeatable mix of live music, delicious food, and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean!

Join us every Sunday afternoon for FREE Live Music at Flytrap Brewing!  

Sunday, August 10th: Josh Starkey | 3-6 pm

Food Truck: Crofton's Pretzels | 3-6 pm

Experience the best of summer at Oceanic’s Summer Music Series, hosted on the historic Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy local bands every Thursday from 6–9 PM and Sunday afternoons from 12–3 PM.

Whether you’re dining or brunching by the sea, savor refreshing cocktails and soak up the relaxed coastal vibes. Don’t miss this unbeatable mix of live music, delicious food, and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean!

Join us aboard Wilmington Water Tours for a relaxing Sunset cruise with live music from local musicians. What better way to end your day with friends or make it a date night. We offer a full bar with refreshments and snacks for all ages. This is a 90 minute cruise, $40. Boarding 15 minutes prior.

Experience the best of summer at Oceanic’s Summer Music Series, hosted on the historic Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy local bands every Thursday from 6–9 PM and Sunday afternoons from 12–3 PM.

Whether you’re dining or brunching by the sea, savor refreshing cocktails and soak up the relaxed coastal vibes. Don’t miss this unbeatable mix of live music, delicious food, and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean!

Pianist D. Scott Ferguson will perform an engaging program featuring original compositions, hymn arrangements, and selections by Bach, Debussy, and Chopin. “Gospel Rhapsody: An Afternoon with D. Scott Ferguson” will be presented on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, located at 205 East Moore Street, Southport, North Carolina. The concert is free and open to the public.

An active figure in the Carolina’s music scene, D. Scott Ferguson is a frequent collaborator with the Carolina Master Chorale, Southeastern Oratorio Society, Long Bay Symphony and Carolina Philharmonic. His diverse career spans Broadway productions, more than twenty national tours, and a ten-year tenure as a Musical Director for the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular. Ferguson currently serves on the music faculty at Coastal Carolina University.

Join us every Sunday afternoon for FREE Live Music at Flytrap Brewing!  

Sunday, August 17th: Austin-Tucker | 4:30-7:30 pm

Food Truck: Well-Fed Ed | 3-6 pm

Experience the best of summer at Oceanic’s Summer Music Series, hosted on the historic Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy local bands every Thursday from 6–9 PM and Sunday afternoons from 12–3 PM.

Whether you’re dining or brunching by the sea, savor refreshing cocktails and soak up the relaxed coastal vibes. Don’t miss this unbeatable mix of live music, delicious food, and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean!

Join us aboard Wilmington Water Tours for a relaxing Sunset cruise with live music from local musicians. What better way to end your day with friends or make it a date night. We offer a full bar with refreshments and snacks for all ages. This is a 90 minute cruise, $40. Boarding 15 minutes prior.