Community Calendar

Sheme of Gold and Tan Sanders open the night with hip hop, electronic fusion before new MoB Theatre script Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! by Mary McCallum is read in workshop.
Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! is, inspired by the writings of the late Larry Reni Thomas, and is a striking account of the protests and violence surrounding the Wilmington 10.

Shop local and enjoy the beautiful gardens at the Burgwin-Wright House during the annual Spring Craft Market on March 21!

Come browse more than 30 local crafters and artisans in the gardens for all your spring needs. Admission is FREE to the market. Vendors will be scattered throughout our acre of gardens and the visitors center.

The historic house, jail, visitor center, and art gallery will remain open for regular operational hours of 10am-4pm

Firefest is two-day celebration of glass, ceramics, and metal arts, April 3 & 4 at Starworks! The lively event brings together esteemed artists and visitors from across the state for live demonstrations, hands-on activities, exhibitions, artist talks, and dramatic fiery finales. The event will also feature food trucks, live music, and more.

Admission is $10/day with kids 12 and under admitted for free. Hands on workshops require additional registration and payment. Tickets and workshop registration available at StarworksNC.org

Hosted by Starworks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Firefest supports the organization’s year-round mission to promote community and economic development by providing outstanding artistic educational programs.

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!

Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace is a city sponsored artisan outdoor market, in our 9th year. Every Sunday from April through October, local artists set up and display their creations on Front Street between Market and Dock streets, from 10-3pm. You can find jewelry, glass, fiber, clay, paintings and wall hangings.

Facebook: Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
Instagram:@downtownilmartists
Contact: June Drachunus info@hdwmarket.com

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!