Community Calendar

International Observe the Moon Night
Saturday, October 4 from 6 to 8 pm
FREE EVENT
Rain or Shine! International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration and occurs in early fall when the Moon is around first quarter. Join us for hands-on activities, telescope and binocular Moon observation, themed story time and more!

Event activities will take place inside the museum and outdoors in the Museum Park.

Activities for the evening include:
• Enjoy interactive stories at our Stellar Story Corner.
• View the Moon through telescopes and binoculars and get stargazing tips from members of Cape Fear Astronomical Society.
• Color your own space helmet and pose for pictures with your “astronaut crew”.
• Build a Moon Phaser to see the order of the Moon’s phases.
• Learn to measure angular distance with your hand and find your way around the night sky.
• Join the fictional Lunar Travel Bureau and create an advertisement to encourage vacationing on Mars.
• Unleash your inner graffiti artist as you tag the Museum Park with Moon-inspired chalk art.
• Purchase tasty snacks and beverages from KONA Ice and Brighter Days Coffee.

Turning the Wheel Productions presents an intergenerational, multi-media, dance/theater performance 'Stardust and Water' on Oct. 3rd and 4th at 7pm at the Mini Evans Arts Center. For ticket information go to stardustandwater.brownpapertickets.com.

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

September 20 – October 5
Our biggest Oktoberfest ever! We’re brewing triple the amount of beer as last year and serving up a German-inspired food menu to match. 🍻🥨🇩🇪

On Tap:
– Core German-style favorites: Munich-style Helles, Gose, and Kölsch
– Small-batch Oktoberfest exclusives: Altbier, Berliner Weisse, Hefeweizen, Dry-Hopped Hefeweizen, Rauchbier, and Vienna Lager. All draft-only, all limited—nab a pint while they last! 🍺🎯
– Oktoberfest Flights ✈️
– Try a Radler: a traditional German blend of beer and lemonade. 🍋🍺

On The Menu:
– Goulash Pizza with braised beef, rustic tomato, caramelized onions, peppers, carrots & sour cream drizzle
– Pretzel Bites with beer cheese and spicy mustard 🥨
– Bratwurst Sandwich with sauerkraut and spicy mustard on a pretzel bun with chips 🍽️🔥

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come early. Prost!

Adult Story Hour is a six-week series of once-weekly events held at Azalea Station in Wilmington’s Cargo District. Modeled after NPR’s Selected Shorts, each evening features local authors, artists, and entertainers reading short pieces they love (but didn’t write) to a live audience. With great drinks, follow up panel discussions, and nearby delicious dining options, it's a great night out for anyone who enjoys stories.

Featured speakers are:
Rhonda Bellamy, Nina de Gramont, John Jeremiah Sullivan, Anita Thomas, Zach Hanner, and Celia Rivenbark.

Designed for professionals in health and human service organizations, this program empowers you to lead with excellence for sustainable success. Eight dynamic workshops crafted by industry experts and active participation in small group settings provide an immersive learning experience. Gain the tools to LEAD with better communication, and better collaboration, for better outcomes!

Focus Areas:
LEAD with Emotional Intelligence
LEAD with Communication Intelligence
LEAD with Collaboration
LEAD versus Do
LEAD for Quality Improvement
LEAD through Change
LEAD with Resiliency
LEAD with Excellence

Key Info:
Sessions on the second Wednesday of each month: February - September 2025
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Continental breakfast and lunch included
Faculty expert facilitators
Build relationships with HHS leaders
Earn 28 contact hours
Professional certificate of participation from UNCW

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.

The vibrant self-conducted string ensemble Sphinx Virtuosi returns to Kenan Auditorium, bringing bold virtuosity and a mission to reshape classical music through artistic excellence and pioneering programming.

Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic, self-conducted chamber orchestra and the flagship performing ensemble of the Sphinx Organization, the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the arts. Comprising 18 of the nation’s most accomplished professional string players, Sphinx Virtuosi is redefining classical music through artistic excellence, pioneering programming, and cultural leadership.

Recognized for their artistry and commanding presence, Sphinx Virtuosi has been praised by The New York Times as “top-notch… more essential at this moment than ever.” The Strad lauds their “elegant ascent into the upper ranks of string orchestras,” a testament to their growing influence in the field. With performances that captivate audiences nationwide, their annual Carnegie Hall appearance has become a celebrated highlight of the fall season. Their critically acclaimed debut album, Songs for Our Times (Deutsche Grammophon) was hailed as “a knockout” by Gramophone, which praised their “consistently polished and passionate performances.”

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.

Firedance, hoop, flow and drum to the rhythms of your soul and let your spirit rise in the flames