Community Calendar

Cape Fear Shakespeare, Ltd.
2025- Season 33
FREE SHAKESPEARE
Come early, picnic gates open at 6:30pm and all performances begin at 8:00pm
To Greenfield Lake Amphitheater take Carolina Beach Rd to Tennessee Ave

Cape Fear Shakespeare Ltd. presents Wilmington’s annual free-to-the-public, Shakespeare performances in association with the City of Wilmington, weekends and weeknights beginning May 31st, and continuing throughout the month of June. This year’s festival celebrates 33 seasons of free outdoor Shakespearean theatre at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The perfect setting for a great family evening underneath the stars.

Shakespeare on the Green kicks off CFS’s regular festival show with “Macbeth,” a Shakespearean tragedy, about ambition fueled by prophecies with no moral constraints goes unchecked. Opening Saturday, May 31st, 8pm and continuing weekends through June.

The Shakespeare Youth Company celebrates its 20th season with “Taming of the Shrew,” adapted with great care to preserve Shakespeare’s work, while interpreting the play through the eyes of our youth; educationally and artistically. Opening June 4th, 8pm and continuing weeknights through June.

Saturday June 28th / 10pm-12am / No Cover
Big Something Afterparty w/
The Slys https://theslys.bandcamp.com/album/the-slys-i
Carolina Funk and Groove from NC rhythm section staples. Featuring members of Big Something, Mellow Swells, Drew Foust and the Wheelhouse, Sam Fribush Organ Trio, William Hinson, and many others. The Slys are a rhythm section collective formed in 2023, focusing on music that is creative and feels good.

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

Discover the power of original art at "Faces, Figures, and Interiors" Exhibition and Sale. Each piece offers a unique story, crafted by the artist’s hand, bringing authenticity, emotion, and depth to your space. Buying original art supports living artists, enriches your environment, and connects you to a one-of-a-kind creative journey. Own something truly special.

Show off your smarty pants at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.’s weekly Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of the useless information you learned watching Jeopardy, binge-watching Netflix, and studying for high school geography. Grab a pint, some pizza, and put your noggin’ to good use every Monday night at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.’s downtown Wilmington pizzeria & beer garden!

Be sure to arrive early to snag a table, set up your phones to enter answers virtually, and get your team revved for some drinking & thinking with our hosts, Geeks Who Drink!

At the end of the night, Ponysaurus Brewing Co. will award prizes in the shape of beer.
Put your clever thinking caps on. Be nice. Stay classy.
🍺🍺🍺🍗🍗🍗 Plus, $5 off pitchers and half price wings!

Open Mic Mondays @ Barzarre - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word + More
Live at Barzarre
1610 Castle St. Wilmington NC
Signups @ 7:00 PM Runs til late.
Free Entry

Barzarre hosts a weekly Open mic Mondays where almost anything goes. Music. Comedy. improv. Poetry, Hip Hop, Odd talents and more. Plus, Open Mouth- An open forum for guest chefs to debut experimental dishes.

Signups start from 7pm On, and runs til late.

Any & All Acts welcome.
Improvisational, raw, polished or unpolished,
acts of all genres blend together into a night of variety.

Stand on your head if you're good at it...(And even if you're not.)

Guest chefs may apply for a kitchen takeover, in a kind of open mic for chefs wanting to debut experimental dishes. contact us at thebarzarre@gmail.com for more info.

Touring Musical Acts also known to appear for featured sets.
Video screen/Projector HDMI hookups ready for multimedia.
(almost)Anything goes.

Starting at 7ish. Runs til late.

Mondays At the Barzarre

1610 Castle St. Wilmington NC
(910) 763-2223

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Starting May 15th the Wednesday market moves from the top lawn to the lower grounds with room to spread out and enjoy the shade of the Ancient Oaks of Poplar Grove. Come meet your butcher, your baker, your artisan maker, shop small and local and show your support for your neighbors! While you're visiting the market you'll be a short hop to the new Shops at Poplar Grove, home to Grumpy Grandpa's Coffee, A Sink Full of Flowers and the new PG Mercantile. Plan a whole morning to peruse the grounds at no charge and explore this 300 year old historic, 13 acre former peanut plantation. Get your history on by taking a guided Manor House tour ($15 per person for guided tours). Queen Esther's Teas will be moving into the lower floor of the manor so make sure you stop in for a cup! Due to overwhelming development on all sides The Stables (home of the PG rescue animals) will remain closed to the public until further notice as we work to ensure the safety and happiness of our four legged, furry and feathered friends.

Discover the power of original art at "Faces, Figures, and Interiors" Exhibition and Sale. Each piece offers a unique story, crafted by the artist’s hand, bringing authenticity, emotion, and depth to your space. Buying original art supports living artists, enriches your environment, and connects you to a one-of-a-kind creative journey. Own something truly special.

Join the fine folks at Fermental as they brighten up the mid-week with their FREE Weekly Wine & Beer Tasting.

Serving and sampling a superb selection of libatious wonders from around the globe, every week, every Wednesday.

Educate. Lubricate. Sip. Sample. Smile.

All wines are available by the glass/bottle. Take home your favorite or enjoy in house as we celebrate another wonderful Wednesday in the Cargo District.

As always, 10% case discounts on all wine.
Mix & Match.

Family friendly. Pet friendly.
FREE parking available throughout the Cargo District.

910-821-0362 for more information.

Discover the power of original art at "Faces, Figures, and Interiors" Exhibition and Sale. Each piece offers a unique story, crafted by the artist’s hand, bringing authenticity, emotion, and depth to your space. Buying original art supports living artists, enriches your environment, and connects you to a one-of-a-kind creative journey. Own something truly special.