Community Calendar

2025 GRAMMY-winning Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz’s incandescent Kauyumari kicks off the WSO’s New Era with a bang, its pulsing rhythms and its relentless energy serving as a metaphor for this exciting new chapter in the orchestra’s history. Following the success of the world premiere of his commissioned work Elegy for the Victims of 1898 at the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra’s November 2023 concert Project 1898, the WSO is proud to once again commission a new piece from Wilmington’s own Algernon Robinson. Drawing on his lifelong connection to the city and the orchestra, Robinson brings a fresh, forward-looking approach to composition, making him a visionary voice who bridges the WSO’s past and future, tradition and innovation. Tchaikovsky’s powerful, lyrical Symphony No. 5 is a journey through human emotion itself, from tragedy to triumph. Encompassing the melancholy of the first movement, the timeless beauty of the second movement (whose Horn solo has inspired numerous popular songs) and rhythmic excitement, it leads to a glorious, joyous conclusion: setting the scene for an exciting season – and Era – to come.

A play written by Cody Daigle-Orians, and directed by Mirla Criste

"William and Judith" imagines the relationship between William Shakespeare and his equally talented sister, Judith, who arrives in London after being disowned for refusing marriage. Will is facing a crisis of his own- nearing his career's end, his creative well is running dry, forcing him to rely on collaborators like young John Fletcher. When Burbage requires a play, and Will has none, an act of creative thievery threatens to bring his career- and family life- to an end.

8:45pm Doors. 9pm Show. $10 ADV $15 DOS. 21+

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Come be part of these minds sharing the experience of the things that they've worked hard on to do, and to make. New Businesses, new growth, new ideas of presenting the same things that were helpful before but now they're new and here, all this culminating in a demonstration of the newest advancement in party technology! Come be Part of It!

Featuring:

Real Life Party

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iLLa wiLLa

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Saturday September 20th / 10pm-12am / No Cover
Kaleo Afterparty w/
Brandon Hawkins
https://www.instagram.com/hawkstagram

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!

Experience the best of summer at Oceanic’s Summer Music Series, hosted on the historic Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy local bands every Thursday from 6–9 PM and Sunday afternoons from 12–3 PM.

Whether you’re dining or brunching by the sea, savor refreshing cocktails and soak up the relaxed coastal vibes. Don’t miss this unbeatable mix of live music, delicious food, and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean!

Need a creative afternoon of art, live music, and refreshments? Join us in the gallery on Sunday, September 21st, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception featuring Debra Bucci & Brian Evans. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by jazz guitarist Roger Davis!
Art in Bloom Gallery is excited to pair the creations of painter Debra Bucci and ceramicist Brian Evans in their elementally inspired exhibit. After surviving an action-packed year, Debra’s newest acrylics uncover the “calm” in nature, featuring rippling waters, radiant light, and abstract textures. Meanwhile, Brian’s altered vessels emerge from nature’s fundamental building blocks. Formed from soft, wheel thrown clay, Brian’s glazes emulate the water erosion, oxidation, and scorched surfaces of nature. Stop in to see their newest works from the studio!
Gallery events are always free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists. Art in Bloom is open Monday–Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday – Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 12-5pm at 970 Inspiration Drive, Mayfaire Town Center, Wilmington, NC.

A play written by Cody Daigle-Orians, and directed by Mirla Criste

"William and Judith" imagines the relationship between William Shakespeare and his equally talented sister, Judith, who arrives in London after being disowned for refusing marriage. Will is facing a crisis of his own- nearing his career's end, his creative well is running dry, forcing him to rely on collaborators like young John Fletcher. When Burbage requires a play, and Will has none, an act of creative thievery threatens to bring his career- and family life- to an end.

Sunday September 21st / 9pm-11pm / No Cover
The Brook & The Bluff Afterparty w/
Justin Heter Pan
https://www.instagram.com/jheterpan