Community Calendar

Come hear the stories of the salty ol’ lighthouse keeper, for she has a tale or two to tell! Peek into the mysteries of the sea through old yarns of swashbucklers, sunken ships, sea monsters, sirens, and more.
Batten down the hatches, mateys, and keep tracking towards the lighthouse...without it, there is only the darkest of nights.
Follow the blink or prepare to sink--and have a free DRINK at our preshow reception from 6:00pm-7:00pm (Friday only)

Friday, May 29 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 pm

All ages will enjoy this original show presented by our region's award-winning company of people with disabilities.

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Date and Time: On Fri, 29 May 2026 19:00 - Fri, 29 May 2026 20:00

Venue Details: Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Theatre

Prices:
General Admission Adult: USD 25.00,
General Admission Youth: USD 10.00

Wilmington’s beloved free-to-the-public performances return with something truly special, The Shakespeare Dream Festival —where visitors and locals alike gather for free, family-friendly performances of the Bard’s most beloved works under the stars at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
Cape Fear Shakespeare – 34th Season Shakespeare Dream Festival Celebration!
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream – CF Shakespeare on the Green • 12th Night, or What Evah – The Shakespeare Youth Company • The Shakespeare Dream Garden

You are invited to the Winston-Salem VA Regional Office's annual Veterans Benefits Live event in Wilmington, NC May 28 through 30, 2026

When you pre-register, you're reserving a general admission spot for the day, not a specific appointment time. We’ll see everyone in the order they arrive. There may be a wait, but rest assured you will be seen and receive services. Thank you for your patience and for being part of the event!

While you wait, we encourage you to visit the other vendors and join our hourly classroom sessions to learn more about VA benefits and services.

This is your chance to sit down one-on-one with claims processors who can help you file claims for Veteran and survivor benefits, give updates on pending claims, and answer questions about your prior claims and additional benefits you may be entitled to.

We are happy to announce we will have mobile compensation and pension examiners on site! That means you can get many of your exams during the event without having to make an additional appointment, leading to faster claims decisions and faster delivery of your earned benefits!

Other services include:

. Mobile Vet Center

. Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System

. Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits, VA Life Insurance, Home Loan, and Education information

. Homeless, low-income housing, social, and vocational support services

. Vendors and services from community partners, and much more

. Refreshments and lunch will be provided to all Veterans free of charge.

Join us on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 for the 27th Annual British Car Show at 3600 Burnt Mill Drive, Wilmington, NC. The British Motor Club of the Cape Fear (BMCCF) is once again proudly partnering with the Scottish Society of Wilmington and the Port City Highland Games benefiting paws4vets assistance dog placement program. Dash plaques for the first 100 cars registered. All marques welcome!   Trophies will be awarded by class and for Best in Show. Special addition – Diamond in the Rough class for those cars “in the works”.

Each car show pre-registration includes a complimentary pass to the Port City Highland Games.   Additional Highlands Games’ passes are available to purchase in advance or at the gate. Don’t miss the Highland Games Pipe Bands, Heavy Athletics, Food, Beer, and Merchandise!

For more information and to register go to: https://www.bmccf.org

The Car Show is FREE TO THE PUBLIC to attend and guest PARKING IS FREE!"

Art in Bloom Gallery is eager to introduce you to the ceramic sculptures and paintings of guest artists Hannah Fridholm & Lisa J. Mullikin – two recent arrivals to our region with fresh perspectives to share! Ceramicist Hannah Fridholm explores the fragility of memory and the fleeting moments that shape our lives, using clay as a medium to embody transformation and impermanence. Through hand-built sculptures and textured forms, she captures the delicate nature of human experiences. Painter & architect Lisa J. Mullikin focuses on the relationships we have with regional landscapes, and the cultural connections we have to place. Since moving to Wilmington, Lisa’s oils have reflected the area’s unique relationships between the placid land, dynamic sky and the formidable ocean.
In the landscape of human experience, a "desire path" is the unplanned route carved by choices, losses, and transformations. Through incorporating mixed media into their creations, Lisa & Hannah explore the intersections between nature, history, and imagination - the transitory moments when we move from one space to the next. This is not unlike our lives in transition, when we are heading down a certain path but suddenly feel compelled to walk through the untrodden meadow searching and hoping for something wild and unexpected. Altogether, “Desire Path” honors memories and the trail we carve into the earth when we stray from the path.
Join us in the gallery on Sunday, April 26th, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception! Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by jazz guitarist Roger Davis! This exhibit will run through June 7th, alongside a new selection of featured works by our 30+ Gallery Artists.

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.

Explore the waters on a custom pontoon boat around Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Captained by a naturalist ,this one hour trip provides a combination of natural history and local flora and fauna ecology

"Barbara Forever" is part of the 2nd annual Silver Pride Cinema Festival. This is a two day film festival for all queers and allies at Jengo's Playhouse from May 29-30, 2026.

Synopsis: An archive-driven exploration of the life, work, and legacy of iconic, pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer.

Join us for a fun night of dancing and stellar live tunes at the Grace United Methodist Church in downtown Wilmington! Come join us, and connect with the local contra community.
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Our live tunes for the evening will be provided by the talented group The Original Neighbors with the awesome Kenny Greer calling our dances for the night.
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~ No experience or partner is needed.
~ A caller leads the dance and teaches the moves before the music starts.
~ Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can spin in!
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Location: Grace United Methodist
401 Grace Street
Downtown Wilmington, NC
Time: 7-10 PM
**Beginner lesson begins promptly at 7 PM
Admission: $15 at the door. Students are only $1!

Come hear the stories of the salty ol' lighthouse keeper, for she has a tale or two to tell! Peek into the mysteries of the sea through old yarns of swashbucklers, sunken ships, sea monsters, sirens, and more.
Batten down the hatches, mateys, and keep tracking towards the lighthouse...without it, there is only the darkest of nights.
Follow the blink or prepare to sink--and have a free DRINK at our preshow reception from 6:00pm-7:00pm (Friday only)

Friday, May 29 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 pm

All ages will enjoy this original show presented by our region's award-winning company of people with disabilities.

URLs:
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3607683-2?pid=10303
Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3607683-3?pid=10303
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3607683-4?pid=10303

Prices:
General Admission Adult: USD 25.00,
General Admission Youth: USD 10.00

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Theatre

Date and Time: Friday May 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Venue details: Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States