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.

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.

9pm Doors. 10pm Show. $20 ADV $25 DOS. 21+
The Legacy of T-Model Ford: Stud Ford & Will Coppage "The Mississippi Shake Tour"
https://www.williamluskcoppage.com/studford-willcoppage
Stud Ford and Will Coppage, a powerhouse duo who carry the rich legacy of Delta and Hill Country Blues into a fresh, electrifying sound, are currently touring on The Mississippi Shake Tour, promoting their release, “Ain’t No Love.” Stud Ford, grandson of the iconic T-Model Ford, was raised in Northern Mississippi’s Hill Country Blues tradition. Together, Ford (drums) and Coppage (guitar) blend deep grooves, blues heritage, and anthemic lyrics into a unique, crowd-moving experience. With raw sincerity and high-energy performances, their music connects with audiences on a powerful level. Ford’s veteran experience includes touring with North Mississippi Allstars and Lightnin’ Malcolm, while Coppage was named a pro songwriter at the 2024 Mississippi Songwriters Festival. From Greenville, MS— a city known for musical greatness— they bring both authenticity and bold innovation to every stage.

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

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.

UNCW Kenan Auditorium presents Seahawk Summer FAM 2025! Join us for a summer of fun shows the whole family will enjoy! Bright Star Theatre's "Winnie-the-Pooh" brings A.A. Milne's beloved characters to life in a 45-minute adventure through the Hundred Acre Wood. Perfect for audiences from Pre-K to 5th grade, the show features Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger in a charming, family-friendly performance.

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

Jengo's Playhouse presents the Summer Film Series, a nine-week showcase of local gems, regional highlights, and festival favorites.

Jack Peterson is the most celebrated birdhouse builder in the town of Stalksdale. His large wooden erections are the talk of the town. He's friendly and attractive and seems to have everything going for him. In fact, you might assume Jack is one of the luckiest guys around. But most don't know that Jack was horribly disfigured at birth, making him incapable of forming close relationships with women.

Things start looking up, however, when Jack learns of a medical procedure that can reverse his condition. With the help of his womanizing best friend Alan and an eccentric doctor named Skinner, Jack tries to win the heart of the girl next door and obtain the life he's always wanted. Things turn comically tragic, however, when things don't quite go as planned.