Community Calendar

Thursday morning music club meets at 10:30 on the second Thursday Oct. - May. Our upcoming meeting will feature Beverly Andrews and the Classical Carolina trio in the lovely chapel at first Presbyterian Church. Reception will follow.

Brooklyn Arts Music Academy hosts the A+ Auditions Workshop on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 PM. Designed for violin, viola, and cello students ages 8–18, this hands-on workshop offers practical audition preparation, including scales, excerpts, sight-reading, and performance confidence tips. Cost is $10 per student; financial assistance is available.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIVER CRUISE – Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11/28 through 12/30 at 5:30 and 7:00pm and again Mon. & Tues, 12/22, 23, 29 & 30 at 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

Cruise on the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holidays. We will be cruising Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings starting November 28 through December 30. From your comfortable ride on the river, enjoy the view of the Wilmington cityscape beautifully lit up while listening to our local musicians perform holiday tunes. Relax and enjoy a festive cocktail from our full bar and some tasty sweet treats. This is a perfect outing for visiting family and friends.

Our 49 passenger motor catamaran, The Wilmington, is enclosed and comfortable for your viewing enjoyment. This is an hour long cruise, adults $28/, kids/4-12 $15, wee ones 0-3 free. Boarding 15 minutes prior.

Designed as an immersive and inclusive experience, I Heart ILM will showcase original works by over 25 artists, featuring a mix of local Wilmington talent and visiting artists, all inspired by Haring’s bold visual language, activism, and commitment to accessibility in art.

I Heart ILM is more than just an art show—it’s a full hands-on experience. Guests are invited to grab a marker and contribute to a community doodle board, create their own designs at graff-style sticker making stations, strike a pose in the photo booth, and browse silent auctions filled with original artwork and creative goods. Proceeds from the silent auctions will benefit Cape Fear LGBTQ Centers youth initiatives as well as other youth art programs in the city; aligning with Haring’s legacy of advocacy, education, and expression.

Popular Wilmington DJ, “RizzyBeats” will be curating the sounds of the evening. Playing a mix of early hiphop, new wave, disco and punk music to recreate the vibe of the late 80s NYC art & club scene.

The event is free and open to all ages, inviting families, art lovers, and community members to connect through creativity in a welcoming environment.

I Heart ILM is about honoring Keith Haring’s influence while celebrating the vibrant, diverse creative community we have right here in Wilmington. It’s art as connection, expression, and support.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIVER CRUISE – Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11/28 through 12/30 at 5:30 and 7:00pm and again Mon. & Tues, 12/22, 23, 29 & 30 at 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

Cruise on the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holidays. We will be cruising Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings starting November 28 through December 30. From your comfortable ride on the river, enjoy the view of the Wilmington cityscape beautifully lit up while listening to our local musicians perform holiday tunes. Relax and enjoy a festive cocktail from our full bar and some tasty sweet treats. This is a perfect outing for visiting family and friends.

Our 49 passenger motor catamaran, The Wilmington, is enclosed and comfortable for your viewing enjoyment. This is an hour long cruise, adults $28/, kids/4-12 $15, wee ones 0-3 free. Boarding 15 minutes prior.

Dear friends, the 2026 Wilmington Chinese New Year Gala will be grandly held on February 15th! Hosted by the Wilmington Chinese Association (WCACA), this year's event promises a spectacular lineup of performances. We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you!

Program Highlights
1. Local Talent: Enjoy wonderful performances by our very own local Chinese community artists and enthusiasts.
2. Orchestra Debut: A talented young Chinese conductor will lead the 50+ member UNCW Orchestra in their grand debut performance.
3. Special Guests: Featuring high-level vocal and dance performances by invited guest artists from Raleigh and Myrtle Beach.
4. The Return of a Classis: The UNC Youth Dance Group, a crowd favorite from last year, will return to ignite the stage once again.

Ticket Information
Ticket sales have officially begun!. You can purchase tickets either online or in person. For specific pricing and purchasing details, please refer to the official Gala flyer attached below.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with us! We look forward to seeing you at the Wilmington Gala on February 15, 2026.

Experience the rich harmonies and powerful legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, the world-renowned ensemble preserving over 150 years of history through the soul-stirring tradition of Negro Spirituals.

Fisk University opened in Nashville in 1866 as the first American university to offer a liberal arts education to “young men and women irrespective of color.” Five years later the school was in dire financial straits. George L. White, Fisk treasurer and music professor then, created a nine-member choral ensemble of students and took it on tour to earn money for the University. The group left campus on October 6, 1871. Jubilee Day is celebrated annually on October 6 to commemorate this historic day.

The first concerts were in small towns. Surprise, curiosity, and some hostility were the early audience responses to these young black singers who did not perform in the traditional “minstrel fashion.” One early concert in Cincinnati brought in $50, which was promptly donated to victims of the notorious 1871 fire in Chicago. When they reached Columbus, the next city on tour, the students were physically and emotionally drained. Mr. White, in a gesture of hope and encouragement, named them “The Jubilee Singers,” a Biblical reference to the year of Jubilee in the Book of Leviticus, Chapter 25. Continued perseverance and beautiful voices began to change attitudes among the predominantly white audiences. Eventually skepticism was replaced by standing ovations and critical praise in reviews. Gradually they earned enough money to cover expenses and send back to Fisk.

In 1872 they sang at the World Peace Festival in Boston and at the end of the year President Ulysses S. Grant invited them to perform at the White House. In 1873 the group grew to eleven members and toured Europe for the first time. Funds raised that year were used to construct the school’s first permanent building, Jubilee Hall. Today Jubilee Hall, designated a National Historic Landmark by the US Department of Interior in 1975, is one of the oldest structures on campus. The beautiful Victorian Gothic building houses a floor-to-ceiling portrait of the original Jubilee Singers, commissioned by Queen Victoria during the 1873 tour as a gift from England to Fisk.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIVER CRUISE – Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11/28 through 12/30 at 5:30 and 7:00pm and again Mon. & Tues, 12/22, 23, 29 & 30 at 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

Cruise on the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holidays. We will be cruising Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings starting November 28 through December 30. From your comfortable ride on the river, enjoy the view of the Wilmington cityscape beautifully lit up while listening to our local musicians perform holiday tunes. Relax and enjoy a festive cocktail from our full bar and some tasty sweet treats. This is a perfect outing for visiting family and friends.

Our 49 passenger motor catamaran, The Wilmington, is enclosed and comfortable for your viewing enjoyment. This is an hour long cruise, adults $28/, kids/4-12 $15, wee ones 0-3 free. Boarding 15 minutes prior.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIVER CRUISE – Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11/28 through 12/30 at 5:30 and 7:00pm and again Mon. & Tues, 12/22, 23, 29 & 30 at 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

Cruise on the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holidays. We will be cruising Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings starting November 28 through December 30. From your comfortable ride on the river, enjoy the view of the Wilmington cityscape beautifully lit up while listening to our local musicians perform holiday tunes. Relax and enjoy a festive cocktail from our full bar and some tasty sweet treats. This is a perfect outing for visiting family and friends.

Our 49 passenger motor catamaran, The Wilmington, is enclosed and comfortable for your viewing enjoyment. This is an hour long cruise, adults $28/, kids/4-12 $15, wee ones 0-3 free. Boarding 15 minutes prior.

A Living Last Supper is a dramatic and poignant depiction of Jesus and his disciples on the night before his betrayal. Each disciple rises to share his thoughts upon learning that there is a traitor among them. The St. Andrews-Covenant Choir enhances this powerful narrative with music from the Lenten portion of Handel’s Messiah, creating an unforgettable Lenten experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a profound moment in history brought to life through music and drama.
*All Music on Market Concerts are free, open to the public and family friendly*
*Tickets are not required. Venue Seating is Limited. Seating is on First-Come, First-Served basis.*

Living Last Supper
Two Performances!
Saturday, February 21, 2026 · 7:30 pm AND Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 3:00 pm