Community Calendar

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.

Savor spring with live music every Wednesday in the beer garden at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. in downtown Wilmington! We’ve got a great line up of talented local artists, and our own line up of craft beers and boozy slushies 🍺🍓🍹 Get half price burgers and veggie burgers every Wednesday too! 🍔💖🍔

Join us for Mary’s Art Explorers on Thursday, June 12th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in theReception Hall. We’ll be reading "10 Things I Can Do To Help My World" by Melanie Walsh. After, participants will create a story-inspired craft. This is a great opportunity for the whole family!

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, so register now to secure your spot!

Thursday morning music club meets at 10:30 on the second Thursday Oct. - May. Our upcoming meeting will feature Beverly Andrews and the Classical Carolina trio in the lovely chapel at first Presbyterian Church. Reception will follow.

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

A flight to Wilmington brings together a woman escaping an unhappy marriage and a man shocked by an unplanned pregnancy with his girlfriend. Both are stumbling toward a turning point in their lives. As they wait for their delayed flight, the two strangers find themselves drawn to each other almost immediately as they're exported from their realities into the fragmented realm of new emotions. Set against the unique sound of Icelandic band Mum, the film explores the heady, first feelings of inexplicable attraction. An improvised feature, the cast developed most of the dialogue in workshops, which lends an organic feel to the chemistry between the leads, Christian Camargo and Alexie Gilmore.

Writer/Director Erica Dunton created an innovative, funny and graceful film shot entirely in Wilmington. Find Love made its global debut at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival. It was also screened at the 12th annual Cucalorus Film Festival at Thalian Black! Recently, Dunton has been directing TV episodes for Outer Banks, Bad Monkey, Ted Lasso, and many more!

The DocuTime Film Festival is coming back for its 21st anniversary to celebrate founder Paula Haller and to continue its reputation for bringing acclaimed documentaries to Wilmington so that our dedicated community of documentary-lovers can experience a full-day of award-winning, enlightening entertainment.

DocuTime is a partnership between Cucalorus Film Foundation and WHQR Public Radio and will take place at Jengo’s Playhouse in the Soda Pop District in downtown Wilmington.

An all-day pass is only $35 and individual tickets for screenings are $15.

A monthly open mic variety show including area poets, musicians, artists, comedians, playwrights and more! Every 2nd Saturday at Bottega!

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