Community Calendar

29th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
LOCATION: Hannah Block Historic USO Building/Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd Street - Street Fest along Orange St and 2nd St
SHOW HOURS:
*Memorial Day Weekend*
Saturday, May 24, 2025 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 25, 2025 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Visit https://wilmingtoncommunityarts.org/orange-street-artsfest-2025/ for more info.

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.

Carrboro, North Carolina, known for its deep-rooted musical heritage and thriving arts scene, is set to host the first-ever Carrboro Bluegrass Festival, Presented by the Cat's Cradle, on Saturday May 24th, 2025. The festival will offer a powerful lineup, including several artists with deep connections to the area.
● Jim Lauderdale – A legendary North Carolina singer-songwriter and two-time Grammy winner, whose contributions to bluegrass and Americana music are unparalleled.
● Bronwyn Keith-Hynes – Grammy award-winning and multiple year IBMA fiddler of the year, bringing exceptional skill and energy to the stage, with a repertoire spanning traditional and progressive bluegrass.
● Woody Platt – A founding member of the Steep Canyon Rangers, renowned for his distinctive vocals and guitar work.
● Po’ Ramblin’ Boys – A dynamic group dedicated to preserving the high-energy, hard-driving sound of classic bluegrass.
● Max Wareham – A rising star in the bluegrass world, known for his innovative banjo playing and deep respect for traditional bluegrass sounds.
● Graham Sharp – A celebrated musician and songwriter, best known for his work with the Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers.
The festival will take place at Cat’s Cradle Back Yard in Carrboro, North Carolina. For tickets and more information, visit https://carrborobluegrassfestival.com

Showtimes
Dates: Friday May 16, 2025 - Sunday May 25, 2025

Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm

Location
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut Street
https://www.thalianhall.org/when-you-visit

LEGALLY BLONDE
Music and Lyrics by LAURENCE O’KEEFE and NELL BENJAMIN Book by HEATHER HACH
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Golden-Mayer motion picture

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school.

29th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
LOCATION: Hannah Block Historic USO Building/Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd Street - Street Fest along Orange St and 2nd St
SHOW HOURS:
*Memorial Day Weekend*
Saturday, May 24, 2025 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 25, 2025 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Visit https://wilmingtoncommunityarts.org/orange-street-artsfest-2025/ for more info.

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

Showtimes
Dates: Friday May 16, 2025 - Sunday May 25, 2025

Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm

Location
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut Street
https://www.thalianhall.org/when-you-visit

LEGALLY BLONDE
Music and Lyrics by LAURENCE O’KEEFE and NELL BENJAMIN Book by HEATHER HACH
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Golden-Mayer motion picture

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school.

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.
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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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Did you once have an iPod with 30,000 songs on it? Do you listen to the radio with the windows down on the reg? Did you listen to vinyl before it was cool? Then Music Bingo is for you!

Swing by Ponysaurus Brewing Co. in downtown Wilmington every Tuesday at 7pm for Music Bingo with Geeks Who Drink to win beer-shaped prizes!

How it works: Just like regular bingo, players will aim to win prizes by completing specific patterns on their bingo boards. Unlike regular bingo, we’ve swapped out the boring numbers for epic songs from all genres and eras for you to jam out to and sing along with your friends. It’s exactly the kind of laid-back fun that’s perfect for groups of any size.

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PLUS $10 one-topping pizzas every Tuesday!