BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arts Council Of Wilmington/NHC - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.artswilmington.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Arts Council Of Wilmington/NHC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTSTAMP:20260609T193616Z CREATED:20260609T193616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T193616Z UID:11703-1782086400-1788998399@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:UNCW’s CAB Art Gallery Presents: “Sarah Peoples: Through the Oyster Speculum” DESCRIPTION:“Through the Oyster Speculum” is an exhibition of artworks by Philadelphia based\nartist\, Sarah Peoples\, opening in the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Cultural\nArts Building (CAB) Art Gallery on Monday\, June 22\, 2026.\nThe exhibition will run through Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026. A public reception will\nbe held on Thursday\, August 27\, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.\nSummer gallery hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday\, 10 a.m. to 4\np.m. and closed on Friday\, beginning May 22 – August 10\, 2026.\nRegular gallery hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Friday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nwith extended hours on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.\nThe CAB Art Gallery is located on UNCW’s campus on the ground floor of the Cultural\nArts Building\, near the building’s main entrance. Visitors can access the gallery from\nSouth College Road or Racine Drive\, and parking is available in front of the box office\nentrance to the building.\nFor more information visit https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/arts/venues/cultural-artsbuilding/\nand https://linktr.ee/cabartgallery\nSarah Peoples: Through the Oyster Speculum\n“Such a predetermination to eat this big universe as her oyster or her egg\, and to be\nabsolute empress of all height and glory in it that her heart could conceive\, I have not\nbefore seen in any human soul\,” Thomas Carlyle on American Transcendentalist\nMargaret Fuller’s hunger for experience.\nIn a multimedia exhibition of sculptural installation\, light\, and sound\, Sarah Peoples:\nThrough the Oyster Speculum reveals the stories\, legends\, myths\, and expressions\ndeployed as shorthand to make sense of American identity and culture. At the\nexhibition’s center\, a large diorama recreates the grand American wilderness as a\ntheatrical tableau. This immersive environment invites close inspection\, revealing\ninstability and distortion beneath familiar narratives. Using humor and wit\, Peoples\ndemonstrates how the very ideas meant to define a place can simultaneously obscure\nother truths\, creating parallel realities or mirror worlds that coexist rather than resolving\ninto singular meaning.\nThe world\, and specifically American ideals\, are Sarah Peoples’ oyster\, and she cracks\nthem open through a multivalent speculum. Derived from the Latin specere\, “to look\,” a\nspeculum refers to three distinct items: a mirror\, the iridescent beauty mark on a bird’s\nwing\, and a medical tool for inspection. In these capacities\, a speculum reflects\, signals\,\nand reveals. The installation of artworks encapsulates all meanings of the word. By\nforegrounding these disparate functions\, the exhibition spotlights the unstable ground\non which perception rests. To look through the oyster speculum is to see through the\nlenses of culture\, history\, and desire. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/uncws-cab-art-gallery-presents-sarah-peoples-through-the-oyster-speculum/ LOCATION:CAB ART Gallery\, 5270 Randall Dr\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sarah-Peoples_Digital-Poster-file_11x17_print.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CAB Art Gallery":MAILTO:cabartgallery@uncw.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T015915Z CREATED:20260731T223438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T015915Z UID:11975-1785405600-1792944000@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:A Closer Look: America 250 & Historic Foodways Art Exhibition by Ricardo Perez DESCRIPTION: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 heritage. \nVisitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (Mon-Sun\, 10 am-4 pm). The gallery space is on the second floor of the main house. Please stop by the Carriage House Visitor Center to gain admission. An artist’s reception will be held on Friday\, August 28th from 6-8 PM. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/a-closer-look-america-250-historic-foodways-art-exhibition-by-ricardo-perez/ LOCATION:The Bellamy Mansion Museum\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/A-Closer-Look-America-250-and-Historic-Foodways-1920-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T165020Z CREATED:20260505T165020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T165020Z UID:11530-1788978600-1788984000@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Jazz at the Mansion: Burning Bridges DESCRIPTION:Since 2010\, the Bellamy Mansion Museum and Cape Fear Jazz Society have partnered to highlight locally\, regionally\, and nationally acclaimed jazz performers. On the second Wednesday of each month May through September\, join us for a concert on the lawn of the Bellamy at 6:30 pm. Performers range from solo songstresses to big bands with a little bit of something for every jazz lover.\nProceeds from ticket sales support the musicians\, the Cape Fear Jazz Society\, and the Bellamy Mansion Museum.\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026: Darryl Murrill\nWednesday\, June 10\, 2026: El Jaye Johnson Quartet\nWednesday\, July 8\, 2026: Crescent Moon\nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026: FROG Project\nWednesday\, September 9\, 2026: Burning Bridges\n*Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025: Rain date if needed\n​*For rain-out rescheduling. October show is at 5:30 pm w/ gates opening at 5 pm.\n​\nShows are outdoors therefore weather permitting. In case of inclement weather\, the show will be cancelled or rescheduled by 3 pm the day of. That information can be found here or on our social media channels. There are no pre-sales of tickets for this reason. Tickets can be purchased at the gate the day-of beginning at 6 pm.\nFor information\, please contact Jen Fenninger at jfenninger@bellamymansion.org or by calling (910)-251-3700 x3 URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/jazz-at-the-mansion-burning-bridges/ LOCATION:The Bellamy Mansion Museum\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jazz-at-the-Mansion-Social-Media-Post-2-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T213000 DTSTAMP:20260729T204532Z CREATED:20260729T204532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T204532Z UID:11912-1789759800-1789767000@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:"Minnie Evans: Draw or Die"- screening at Jengo's Playhouse DESCRIPTION:The one-hour documentary film Minnie Evans: Draw or Die explores the inspirational life and artistic mastery of one of the most important African-American artists of the 20th century. Minnie Evans was born in 1892 and raised by her grandmother in Wilmington\, NC\, during a time of racial turmoil in the city. In the early 1940s\, Minnie began her visionary art in earnest\, propelled by her faith and dreams. \nThe documentary — its title comes from a mysterious voice Evans heard asking\, “Why don’t you draw or die?” — coincides with a national resurgence of interest in Evans’ work\, with multiple touring museum exhibitions. \nJoin us for a social hour at the Jengo’s Backyard Bar before the film showing at 6:30pm! There will be a community discussion with the filmmaker and community partners after the screening. This screening is brought to you by South Arts\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium\, Cucalorus Film Foundation\, and WHQR. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/minnie-evans-draw-or-die-screening-at-jengos-playhouse/ LOCATION:Jengo’s Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MinnieEvans.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260725T201813Z CREATED:20260717T171916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T201813Z UID:11830-1789821000-1789826400@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:FREE Acting Workshops for 55+ DESCRIPTION:Free 55+ Acting Workshops \nStep into the spotlight with acclaimed performer\, director\, and educator Diane Coupe Frankel. Whether you are new to the stage or looking to sharpen your performance skills\, these engaging adult acting classes offer a welcoming environment to explore character development stage presence\, improvisation\, and performance technique. Students will benefit from Diane’s extensive professional background and supportive teaching style while gaining confidence\, creativity\, and stronger acting skills in a fun and collaborative atmosphere. \nCall 910-341-7860 to register! \nWorkshop Times:\n12:30 – 2pm \nWorkshop Dates:\nBeginner Acting 101 – July 11\nBasic Scene Study – August 15\nCold Reading – September 19\nImprovisational Acting Basics – October 17 \nMore info at wilmingtoncommunityarts.org/free-acting-workshops/ URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/free-acting-workshops-for-55-2/ LOCATION:Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\, 120 South 2nd Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts Education,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/acting-workshops-SMALL-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Thalian Association":MAILTO:communityartscenter@thalian.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260725T191844Z CREATED:20260725T191844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T191844Z UID:11871-1789844400-1789848000@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Band\, THE LOCAL BOYS\, in FREE Concert DESCRIPTION:The Local Boys\, a blue grass band based in Charlotte\, North Carolina\,have been sharing their love of Bluegrass and Americana music for more than 20 years. The band blends traditional bluegrass\, old-time\, country\, and rock ‘n’ roll into a lively\, authentic sound. They’ve appeared at festivals across the country—including MerleFest—and their debut album\, Stories\, features original music rooted in the rich traditions of American roots music. Join us for an evening of exceptional musicianship\, rich harmonies and classic bluegrass entertainment.\nAll Music on Market Concerts are free\, open to the public and family friendly\nTickets are not required. Venue Seating is Limited.\nSeating is on First-Come\, First-Served basis. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/bluegrass-band-the-local-boys-in-free-concert/ LOCATION:St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 1416 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Local-Boys.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Music on Market":MAILTO:MusiconMarket1416@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T213000 DTSTAMP:20260730T160207Z CREATED:20260730T160207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T160207Z UID:11923-1790364600-1790371800@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Cinematique presents "Clueless" DESCRIPTION:Pull out your best ’90s fashion and join us for Clueless (1995)\, screening twice at Jengo’s Playhouse as part of the Cinematique at Jengo’s series. \nScreenings:\n• 4:30 PM (Matinee)\n• 7:30 PM (Evening Screening + Post-Film Discussion) \nThis witty\, modern take on Jane Austen’s Emma follows stylish Beverly Hills teen Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) as she navigates friendship\, fashion\, matchmaking\, and first love after giving the new girl at school (Brittany Murphy) a total makeover. \nStick around after the 7:30 PM screening for a discussion with Todd Berliner\, Professor of Film Studies at UNCW\, exploring why Amy Heckerling’s Clueless remains one of the most influential teen comedies of all time—from popularizing iconic catchphrases like “As if!” to shaping ’90s fashion\, inspiring an off-Broadway musical and television series\, and helping define the MTV-inspired visual style that influenced a generation of filmmakers. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cinematique-presents-clueless/ LOCATION:Jengo’s Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/clueless.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260723T160238Z CREATED:20260723T160238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T160238Z UID:11851-1790418600-1790424000@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:55+ Dance Workshop DESCRIPTION:Event submission for Free 55+ Dance Workshops \nJoin us for a lively workshop that starts with a gentle warm-up\, followed by easy-to-learn dance moves and a fun routine. You’ll explore expressive dance-acting\, boost your confidence. and enjoy moving together at a comfortable pace. Then we will finish with a soothing stretch to leave you feeling energized and refreshed! \nCall 910-341-7860 to register! \nWorkshop Times: 10:30am – 12pm \nWorkshop Dates: July 25\, August 29\, September 26\, October 31\, November 14\, December 12 \nMore info at wilmingtoncommunityarts.org/classes-and-events/take-the-stage-a-performing-arts-series-for-55/workshops/ URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/55-dance-workshop-3/ LOCATION:Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\, 120 South 2nd Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Free-Senior-Classes-1-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Thalian Association":MAILTO:communityartscenter@thalian.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260730T160419Z CREATED:20260730T160419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T160419Z UID:11927-1790431200-1790449200@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:"Cookie Queens" screening at Jengo's Playhouse DESCRIPTION:A celebration of girlhood and the complexities that come with it\, Cookie Queens is a coming-of-age story about the joys\, pressures\, and tensions woven into one of America’s most cherished rituals: Girl Scout Cookie season. \nCaptivating\, candid\, and full of heart\, the film follows four girls ages 5-12 as they navigate the annual whirlwind of selling\, striving\, and succeeding. For these Girl Scouts\, selling cookies isn’t just about Thin Mints and sisterhood – it’s a crash course in commercialism. Behind the smiles lie real pressure: long hours\, ambitious goals\, and weighty expectations. \nWith humor\, warmth\, and a keen eye for small moments revealing big truths\, Cookie Queens shows how growing up is shaped by tensions between community and capitalism. Two screenings: 2pm & 5pm URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cookie-queens-screening-at-jengos-playhouse/ LOCATION:Jengo’s Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cookiequeens.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260731T133700Z CREATED:20260731T133700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T133700Z UID:11931-1790451000-1790456400@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Barber Violin Concerto + Dvořák Symphony No. 9 DESCRIPTION:Looking Back|Looking Forward. Dvořák’s New World Symphony inspired American composers to look to Native American and African-American music in creating their own unique traditions. Join us on a journey through Dvořák’s musical legacy through Barber’s beloved Violin Concerto to the triumphant power of a new American classic by Carlos Simon. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/barber-violin-concerto-dvorak-symphony-no-9/ LOCATION:Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College\, 703 N 3rd St\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot_31-7-2026_93552_.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Wilmington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:development@wilmingtonsymphony.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR