Community Calendar

Viking River Cruise Raffle
Win The Vacation Of Your Dreams - A Viking Rhine or Danube River Cruise! Support Thalian Association Productions & Youth Theatre Arts Education Programs Win your choice of an 8 day Rhine or Danube River Cruise Tickets are $50 & only 750 will be sold (what a deal)! Join us for the ticket drawing at a free cocktail party hosted by Viking Cruises and AAA April 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. You do not need to be present to win.

Join the folks at Fermental as we celebrate the 79th annual AZALEA FESTIVAL in the Cargo District with an early evening of live music, wine tasting, mimosas, frozen drinks, beer, cider, spirits, and more.

IT'S A BEER GARDEN PARTY
FRIDAY APRIL 10TH · 4PM

Wear your best garden party attire, a fun costume, or whatever you feel comfortable in. This is an informal opportunity to be a part of the Azalea adventure while socializing in our outdoor beer garden, nestled under the Sycamore tree on 17th Street, the gateway to historic downtown Wilmington.

Bring your family, bring your friends, or just yourself as we toast the Spring season and celebrate Wilmington together.

FOOD TRUCK: Lyne's Smash Burgers 5pm
LIVE MUSIC: Nimara & Troy 4pm · Andrew Ragsdale 7pm

Family friendly. Pet friendly. Free parking.

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!

Twenty-four hours in the lives of the young employees at Empire Records when they all grow up and become young adults thanks to each other and the manager. They all face the store joining a chain store with strict rules.

Tickets for the indoor screening at Jengo's Playhouse are $10. VIP tickets are $20, which include cinema seating, a soda/sparkling water, and a medium popcorn.

Feel like watching it outdoors instead? Bring a lawn chair and join us in Jengo's Backyard for the outdoor screening of Empire Records--only $7!

Big Dawg Theatre Company Revives Audience Favorite The Hermit of Fort Fisher
A Wilmington theatrical tradition returns to the stage at Thalian Hall

WILMINGTON, NC — Big Dawg Theatre Company will present a revival of
The Hermit of Fort Fisher, the beloved play by David Wright, running
April 2–5 and April 9–12 at Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theater. This
production will be directed by Steve Vernon, and will star Woody Stefl
as The Hermit, featuring Eben French Mastin (who played The Hermit in
almost 50 previous performances).

Based on the fascinating true story of Robert Harrill, the man known
as the “Hermit of Fort Fisher,” the play tells the story of the
coastal recluse who lived alone in a World War II bunker near Fort
Fisher for 17 years. Harrill became a regional legend as thousands of
curious visitors sought him out, drawn by his unconventional lifestyle
and philosophical outlook on life.

This upcoming production marks the sixth time Big Dawg Theatre Company
has produced the play, which has become a favorite among Wilmington
audiences. Each previous run has sold out, making early reservations
strongly recommended.

The Hermit of Fort Fisher explores themes of independence, human
connection, and the ways a single individual can capture the
imagination of a community. Through storytelling and reflection, the
play brings to life a figure whose presence along the Cape Fear coast
has remained part of local folklore for decades.

Performances will take place in Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theater,
located at 310 Chestnut Street in historic downtown Wilmington.

Viking River Cruise Raffle
Win The Vacation Of Your Dreams - A Viking Rhine or Danube River Cruise! Support Thalian Association Productions & Youth Theatre Arts Education Programs Win your choice of an 8 day Rhine or Danube River Cruise Tickets are $50 & only 750 will be sold (what a deal)! Join us for the ticket drawing at a free cocktail party hosted by Viking Cruises and AAA April 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. You do not need to be present to win.

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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.