BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arts Council Of Wilmington/NHC - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Arts Council Of Wilmington/NHC 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174730 CREATED:20260416T203706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203706Z UID:11459-1780077600-1780092000@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Priscilla\, Queen of the Desert: A Red Capet Gay-la DESCRIPTION:Help us kick off the 2nd Annual Silver Pride Cinema Festival with Priscilla\, Queen of the Desert: A Red Carpet Gay-La! \nCome dressed in your most fabulous drag and ready to sip\, snack\, and celebrate in style. It’s an evening of glamour\, community\, and unapologetic joy. \nAt 8 PM\, we’ll screen our opening night film\, The Adventures of Priscilla\, Queen of the Desert. \nSynopsis:\nTwo drag performers and a transgender woman embark on a dazzling journey across the Australian desert\, bringing their bold\, heartfelt cabaret to unexpected audiences along the way. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-a-red-capet-gay-la/ LOCATION:Jengo’s Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Film ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174730 CREATED:20260416T203151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203151Z UID:11454-1780149600-1780156800@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Silver Pride Cinema Festival - "Barbara Forever" DESCRIPTION:“Barbara Forever” is part of the 2nd annual Silver Pride Cinema Festival. This is a two day film festival for all queers and allies at Jengo’s Playhouse from May 29-30\, 2026. \nSynopsis: An archive-driven exploration of the life\, work\, and legacy of iconic\, pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/silver-pride-cinema-festival-barbara-forever/ LOCATION:Jengo’s Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Film ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174730 CREATED:20260416T202416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T202416Z UID:11449-1780169400-1780176600@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Silver Pride Cinema Festival: "Jimpa" DESCRIPTION:“Jimpa” is part of the 2nd annual Silver Pride Cinema Festival. This is a two day film festival for all queers and allies at Jengo’s Playhouse from May 29-30\, 2026. \nSynopsis: Hannah and her non-binary teenager Frances visit her gay grandfather Jimpa in Amsterdam. Frances expresses a desire to stay with their grandfather for a year\, challenging Hannah’s parenting beliefs and forcing her to confront past issues. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/silver-pride-cinema-festival-jimpa/ LOCATION:Jengo’s Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Film ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174730 CREATED:20260226T155655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T155655Z UID:11179-1780750800-1780768800@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:America250: Stars and Stripes DESCRIPTION:DANCING THROUGH AMERICA’S HISTORY \nThe Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts presents: America 250: Stars and Stripes\, a vibrant mixed repertory showcase celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through dance and music. Step right up for a captivating journey through the eras of American art\, from early storytelling traditions to the trailblazers who shaped our nation’s artistic heritage\, and discover how history inspires art and how art\, in turn\, shapes history. \nExperience iconic works such as Rodeo\, inspired by modern dance pioneer Agnes de Mille and the American frontier; Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue from the 1920s Jazz Era; a tribute honoring the U.S. military; songs from Elvis Presley echoing the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic speech; an intertribal showcase featuring Native American tribes of the Southeastern United States; and a grand finale original ballet of Stars and Stripes Forever\, with music from John Philip Sousa and Hershey Kay\, inspired by George Balanchine. Plus\, enjoy the styles and sounds of Scott Joplin\, Benny Goodman\, Isadora Duncan\, Gus Giordano\, Alvin Ailey\, Aretha Franklin\, Gene Kelly\, Judy Garland\, and more\, brought to life by the dancers of Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts. \nAs our nation and community come together to mark this Quarter Millennium\, this moving museum of American art invites audiences to celebrate the creativity\, resilience\, and cultural legacy of our nation\, honoring 250 years of the United States and the artists who continue to inspire the next generation. \nSince 2007\, the Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts has proudly entertained audiences at the Wilson Center as a resident company\, presenting original productions including The Nutcracker\, The Sleeping Beauty\, The Lion\, the Witch\, and the Wardrobe\, Cinderella\, Hope Has Come\, Pinocchio\, Masterworks\, Beauty and the Beast\, Americana\, Come Alive\, Peter Pan\, and many other audience favorites. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/america250-stars-and-stripes/ LOCATION:Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College\, 703 N 3rd St\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Arts Education,Dance,Events,Music,Theater,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/america250FINALWILSONGRAPHIC.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts":MAILTO:admin@dacwilmington.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174730 CREATED:20260305T181108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181426Z UID:11216-1781341200-1781346600@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Past Meets Pavement Walking Tours: Wilmington’s African American Heritage DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 90-minute walking tour in historic downtown Wilmington. The tour begins and ends at the Bellamy Mansion Museum. This tour is based on “A Guide to Wilmington’s African American Heritage” and will explore the people and places integral to Wilmington’s Black history. \nThe tour is appropriate for all ages\, but please note this may not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility. The tour is rain or shine\, within reason\, and attendees will be notified via email if the tour is cancelled due to serious weather. \nThere are NO WALK-UPS allowed\, and registration is required. If you have questions\, please email info@bellamymansion.org before registering. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/wilmingtons-african-american-heritage-walking-tour-2/ LOCATION:The Bellamy Mansion Museum\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/African-American-Heritage-Thumbnail-2026-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T103000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174730 CREATED:20260305T182258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T182258Z UID:11228-1784365200-1784370600@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Past Meets Pavement Walking Tours: Wilmington and the American Civil War DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 90-minute walking tour in historic downtown Wilmington. The tour begins and ends at the Bellamy Mansion Museum. This tour will focus on the people and places of antebellum Wilmington while exploring the port city’s role in the American Civil War. \nThe tour is appropriate for all ages\, but please note this may not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility. The tour is rain or shine\, within reason\, and attendees will be notified via email if the tour is cancelled due to serious weather. \nThere are NO WALK-UPS allowed\, and registration is required. If you have questions\, please email info@bellamymansion.org before registering. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/past-meets-pavement-walking-tours-wilmington-and-the-american-civil-war-2/ LOCATION:The Bellamy Mansion Museum\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Civil-War-Thumbnail-2026-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T103000 DTSTAMP:20260416T174730 CREATED:20260305T182948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T182948Z UID:11239-1786784400-1786789800@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Past Meets Pavement Walking Tours: "Wilmington: Lost But Not Forgotten" DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 90-minute walking tour in historic downtown Wilmington. The tour begins and ends at the Bellamy Mansion Museum. This tour is based on Beverly Tetterton’s book “Wilmington: Lost But Not Forgotten” and will explore homes\, businesses\, and other buildings that have been lost to time. \n The tour is appropriate for all ages\, but please note this may not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility. The tour is rain or shine\, within reason\, and attendees will be notified via email if the tour is cancelled due to serious weather. \nThere are NO WALK-UPS allowed\, and registration is required. If you have questions\, please email info@bellamymansion.org before registering. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/past-meets-pavement-walking-tours-wilmington-lost-but-not-forgotten-2/ LOCATION:The Bellamy Mansion Museum\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lost-But-Not-Forgotten-Thumbnail-2026-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR