Events

Celebrate the Gullah Geechee culture through Rooted in Memory: The Gullah Geechee Vision of Jonathan Green at Cameron Art Museum from June 19 to January 24. Green, a native of Gardens Corner, South Carolina, draws deeply from his Gullah Geechee heritage to create works that evoke the lived…

Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition, "A Closer Look: America 250 & Historic Foodways" by local artist Ricardo Perez. This exhibit combines striking portraits that commemorate our 250 years as a nation with evocative still life paintings that share stories of America's rich culinary…

Experience an evening of live music featuring Myra Graham Quince at PNC USCT Park. Myra Graham Quince, known as MGQ, is a singer, songwriter, and actress celebrated for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. A longtime gospel performer, she released her first single, "Psalm 91," in 2013…

Thalian Hall's Down River Ramble Panorama, Alluvial River: A Musical Voyage Down the Mississippi is a unique and rare event that can only be experienced in historic Wilmington, N.C. Sit in the audience and be mesmerized by a panoramic painting replica, one hundred feet long, that is slowly…

Celebrate the Día De Muertos tradition with a night at Thalian Hall as you watch Mística - Ballet Nepantla. "Mística" honors our ancestors by celebrating the creative and spiritual energies of our indigenous, Afro, and Hispanic roots. It commemorates traditions of Día De Muertos and will transport…

Experience the breathtaking spectacle of Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular, a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture featuring the electrifying sounds of live mariachi and the sweeping movement of traditional Ballet Folklórico. With Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet…

Join in the excitement as Kenan Auditorium presents the UNCW Performing Arts Season. From Broadway Touring Companies, nationally recognized groups to celebrated artists, this year's series includes dance, theater, comedy, and a wide array of cultural programming. From the streets of New Orleans to…

Join Cameron Art Museum in the Public Exhibition Opening of Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers. Spend the day discovering their newest exhibition on Community Day, Echoes of Us, and the story keepers uplifting the voices of communities across North Carolina. Enjoy a full day of free…

Enjoy the brand new music series launched at CAM (Cameron Art Museum) that dives deep into exhibits with musical pairings and "invites audiences to experience the connections between music, art, culture, history, and place." Don't worry about dinner and make a reservation at the on-site…

Enjoy a fun filled afternoon featuring authentic Polish food a few minutes drive from historic downtown, filled with fun kids activities and entertainment including a full size authentic Blaskapelle band, a craft sale, raffles and more. You are invited to try delicious Polish Foods: Kielbasa…

Explore the cultural impact of African Americans on select days throughout the year at Thalian Hall for a special African American Experience Tour. Showcasing how African American historical experiences are integral in Thalian Hall's history, this fascinating tour gives context to historical…

Join a Bellamy staff member for a walking tour exploring Historic Downtown in celebration of Juneteenth. Based on A Guide to Wilmington's African American Heritage, you will explore the people and places integral to Wilmington's Black History. This leisurely 90-minute adventure begins and ends at…

Captivating audiences of all ages with awe-inspiring magical Christmas vocal and instrumental tunes as well as Irish favorites alongside spectacular world class champion Irish dancing, this is the perfect way to begin the Holiday Season. Featuring an angelic Irish quintet combined with the…

Fresh from Off-Broadway, enjoy Irish Music & Dance unlike any other during an ecstatic celebration of all things Irish! Laugh, cry and jig to performances by former World Irish dance champions, dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance. Come be transported through the story of Ireland's…

Laissez les bons temp rouler! Let the good times roll! Once a year favorite blues/roots musician Randy McQuay assembles the talented Port City Players: filled with the best fiddle, washboard, trumpet, trombone, guitar, keyboards, and bass players for an evening of unforgettable Mardi Gras…

Accompanied by her accordion, toy piano, and fiery band, Los Angeles-based chanteuse and songwriter Jessica Fichot draws from her multi-ethnic French, Chinese, and American heritage to create an intoxicating multilingual fusion of French chanson, Shanghai jazz, gypsy swing and international folk…

Watch the story of Henry "Box" Brown, an African American born into slavery in 1816 in Louisa County, Virginia, unfold on stage in this one-man show. Understand his thought process as he devises an ingenious escape plan that requires sealing himself in a wooden box for shipment to friends and…