Community Calendar

A dynamic collection of local favorites from Cucalorus 30, including:

Brenda Gets Gaslit: Brenda Donaldson is a regular gal, living in a regular world, until one day she experiences a pain so intense that it lands her in the office of her local physician, Dr. Lumex. This visit sets off a series of unfortunate events that throw poor Brenda into a crazy adventure deep inside the medical gaslight zone.

Jumping Bean: A reflection on the grief of losing a parent, corporate mismanagement and the larval stage of tiny moths.

The Hermit of Cape Fear: Guided by a mysterious Hermit, Mark navigates multiple realities, coming to terms with his past and reconnecting with his daughter in this captivating sci-fi journey.

Light: By bathing in the light of the sun, a woman unmasks the lightness of her own being.

For Every Breath: A young girl goes on an illicit scavenger hunt to find medication for her strung out grandmother.

Fidelity: A short comedy about infidelity, drinking too much at parties, and letting go.

8pm Doors. 9pm Show. $20 ADV $25 DOS. 21+

Chatham County Line https://www.chathamcoline.com/

Launched a little more than twenty years ago in Raleigh, North Carolina, Chatham County Line built a devoted local following on the strength of their genre-bending live show—an intoxicating blend of bluegrass, folk, country, and rock and roll—before breaking out internationally with their 2003 self-titled debut. In the years to come, the band would go on to release eight more critically acclaimed studio albums, top the Billboard Bluegrass Chart four times, collaborate with the likes of Judy Collins, Sharon Van Etten, and Norwegian star Jonas Fjeld, earn two gold records in Norway (where they were also twice nominated for the Spellemannprisen, Norway’s equivalent of a Grammy), and share bills with everyone from Guy Clark and Lyle Lovett to Steve Martin & Martin Short and The Avett Brothers. NPR hailed the group as “a bridge between bluegrass traditions and a fresh interpretation of those influences,” while Uncut lauded their “powerful melodies and gorgeous harmonies,” and Pitchfork dubbed their music “timeless.”

The band’s latest release, Hiyo, marks the band’s first release since the departure of their longtime banjo player and serves as something of a reintroduction to the roots stalwarts, complete with new sounds, new collaborators, and a whole new lease on life. Recorded at Asheville’s Echo Mountain studio with co-producer/engineer Rachael Moore (Kacey Musgraves, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss), the collection finds the trio—Dave Wilson (lead singer/guitarist), John Teer (fiddle/mandolin) and Greg Readling (bass/pedal steel), embracing change at every turn, experimenting with fresh sonic palettes and innovative approaches to their core instrumentation. The songwriting remains classic Chatham County Line here—rich, evocative tales of love and heartbreak, joy and sorrow, righteousness and revenge—but the settings have evolved to incorporate synthesizers, drum machines, and more electric guitar and percussion than ever before. Given the group’s string band roots and decades spent singing around a single microphone, the results are nothing short of revelatory, taking an enduring sound and injecting it with a thrilling new spirit of discovery and vitality.

Saturday July 19th / 10pm-12am / No Cover
Flipturn Afterparty w/
Dead Fletchers
https://www.instagram.com/deadfletchers/

Every Sunday at Old Books on Front Street from 3pm to 5pm. Live acoustic jazz piano for your listening pleasure. Tell your friends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us at the Cameron Art Museum on Thursday, June 24th, from 10–11 a.m. for Mary's Art Explorers. This week, we will be reading "Can I Play Too?" by Mo Willems. After, participants will enjoy a craft activity related to the reading.

During the summer months of June, July, and August, CAM is happy to announce that all Mary’s Art Explorers events will be free thanks to a generous grant from the International Paper Company. Space is limited to 50 participants for each event, so register now to secure your spot!