BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Arts Council Of Wilmington/NHC - ECPv6.16.3//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:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260504T192221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T193249Z UID:11491-1777888800-1785081600@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:A Year of Fiber Art by Quilters by the Sea DESCRIPTION:Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition\, “A Year of Fiber Art\,” featuring 40 quilts made by members of the Quilters by the Sea Guild. The exhibit includes pieces created for three quilting challenges\, which showcase a mix of patriotic\, whimsical\, and abstract designs. An artists’ reception will be held on May 22nd from 6-8 PM. Visitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (Mon-Sun\, 10 am-4 pm). Please stop by the Carriage House Visitor Center to gain admission. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/a-year-of-fiber-art-by-quilters-by-the-sea/ 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/2026/05/QBTS-2026-Exhibit-Email-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260507T191041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T191041Z UID:11540-1781112600-1781118000@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Film Festival Strategy with Dan Brawley DESCRIPTION:Join Cucalorus Film Foundation Executive Director Dan Brawley for an in-depth workshop covering strategies for developing a successful film festival submission plan for your film. Brawley will lead attendees through a brief history of the film festival industry along with tips for increasing your chance for success when navigating FilmFreeway and the submission process. \nThis 90 minute workshop will feature time for attending filmmakers to ask questions and get individualized insights related to submitting new films and developing a detailed plan for festival success. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/film-festival-strategy-with-dan-brawley/ 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:20260610T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260505T164201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T164201Z UID:11518-1781116200-1781121600@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Jazz at the Mansion: El Jaye Johnson Quartet 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-el-jaye-johnson-quartet/ 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-2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260525T185252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T185252Z UID:11670-1781222400-1785110399@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:“Perspectives” Featuring Joanne Geisel DESCRIPTION:Gallery artist & instructor Joanne Geisel is exploring brand new dimensions to her designs! Joanne uses oil paints to capture our Carolina coastlines\, working from her photos or life to authentically render each scene. Now\, alongside her impressionist landscapes\, view expressive scenes from Joanne’s imagination\, using abstract colors and sweeping curves to visualize natural motions. Says Joanne: \nThe joy of creating is to go deep within and find new ideas and emotions. What was once the reality of a beautiful landscape\, for example\, could become something else. It is a change of perspective that can defy logic. My goal is always to create an oil painting that I consider beautiful and shows my deep connection to nature\, whether it is a landscape or an abstracted version of one. \nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, June 14th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception celebrating “Perspectives.” Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by guitarist Miles Moore! This exhibit will run through July 26th\, alongside a new selection of works by our 30+ Gallery Artists. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/perspectives-featuring-joanne-geisel/ LOCATION:970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC 28405\, 970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Demands-of-Courage-updated-5-9-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Grant":MAILTO:artinbloomgallery@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 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:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T143000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260519T185402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185402Z UID:11634-1781344800-1781361000@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Joy of Gel Printing™: Mark Making and Image Transfer DESCRIPTION:Class Description:\nDiscover the magic of gel printing—a playful\, painterly form of printmaking that uses a gel plate instead of a press. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn how to transfer images from magazine pages and laser prints\, and create captivating marks with feathers\, credit cards\, and other everyday objects\, layering transparent and opaque paints to build depth\, movement\, and surprise. Your prints can be transformed into greeting cards\, collages\, art journal pages\, and mixed media works filled with personality and story.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n• How to use a gel plate\, brayer\, and essential printmaking tools\n• Positive and negative shape concepts\n• Layering transparent and opaque paints for rich\, dimensional effects\n• Mark-making techniques with common household items\n• Image transfer from magazine pages and laser prints\n• How to create greeting cards from your finished prints\nYou’ll have generous studio time to experiment\, explore\, and create a beautiful stack of one-of-a-kind prints. This process is freeing\, intuitive\, and a little addictive—come ready to play and let curiosity lead the way.\nInstructor: Mary Martin\, Collage & Mixed Media Artist\nLocation: Community Arts Center 120 S. 2nd Street Wilmington\, NC\nDate: Saturday June 13\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm\nClass Fee: $ 100. Includes 4 hours of instruction/studio time and most materials: a variety of papers\, use of instructor’s gel plates\, brayers\, texture tools\, and paints. Bring your own magazines to use for image transfer.\nSuggested magazines that transfer well: Elle\, Vogue\, Smithsonian\, Women’s Health\, Car and Driver\, Harper’s Bazaar\, Better Homes and Gardens\, Real Simple\, Vanity Fair\, Esquire\, Wilmington Magazine\, Free travel magazines and booklets (often found at airports\, hotels\, ferries\, etc.)\nRegister: Use the QR code above or register at https://square.link/u/RS4hz4YM\nQuestions: Call Mary Martin at 910.218.2814 URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/joy-of-gel-printing-mark-making-and-image-transfer/ LOCATION:Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\, 120 South 2nd Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Image-Transfer-Class.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Martin Art Studio":MAILTO:mary@marymartinartstudio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260508T181837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T181837Z UID:11573-1781348400-1781380800@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass in the Grove Fest DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 13th\, Bluegrass in the Grove Fest will take over the grounds of Poplar Grove from 11am to 8pm of live bluegrass\, folk music\, and traditional dance. Hosted by Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers and sponsored by Economy Exterminators\, Farmer’s Supply and Token Picks\, the event will bring a dynamic lineup of local and out of town bands: including Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers\, Carolina Connection\, Sail Away Ladies\, Screamin Bridge\, Folkstone Stringband\, Massive Grass\, Pickety Split\, and Travis Watts & the Mountain Blessings\, Carson Peters and Iron Mountain\, and Mason Via.\nThere will also be traditional dance performances and interactive workshops by Cape Fear Contra Dancers and Cripple Creek Dance Studio. The Jam-Zebo will house instrumental workshops and jams hosted by Earl Jones Music School.\nIt’s more than just a music festival—Bluegrass in the Grove is a celebration of heritage\, family\, and the timeless connection between music and place with a mission to keep the spirit of North Carolina folk music alive. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/bluegrass-in-the-grove-fest/ LOCATION:poplar grove\, 10200 Highway 17\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28411-6772\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/STICKERS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260608T204048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T110903Z UID:11685-1781366400-1781373600@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Artist's Reception: Prints by The Dandelion Fox DESCRIPTION:Artist’s Reception for our current exhibition by The Dandelion Fox\, aka local artist Carly Gee. \nCarly Gee presses flowers from her own garden as well as NC wildflowers\, from which she constructs elaborate and unique original works of art. Each of these prints reflects an extraordinary amount of time and care\, in addition to being simply beautiful. \nHome Plate is proud to feature talented artists whose work embodies the notion of “home.” Each framed print is available for sale\, with all proceeds going directly to the artist. \nFor more information\, visit us on IG @homeplateprovisions and @thedandelionfoxart URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/artists-reception-prints-by-the-dandelion-fox/ LOCATION:Home Plate Provisions\, 910 Castle St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/floral-announce-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260609T171127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T171300Z UID:11695-1781375400-1781384400@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Women+ Through History Sketch Comedy Show (Ages 16+) DESCRIPTION:Ladyfolk Productions is hosting a Women+ Through History Sketch Show\, written and performed by some of the funniest comics in Wilmington\, NC. On top of the amazing show\, we’ll also be doing a 50-50 raffle! That means money for you\, and for us! And if that wasn’t enough\, every draft poured is another dollar towards our fundraiser for our play “Hysteria!” URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/women-through-history-sketch-comedy-show-ages-16-2/ LOCATION:Waterline Brewing\, 721 Surry Street\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Events,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6.13-Poster.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ladyfolk Productions":MAILTO:ladyfolkproductions@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260525T185119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T185119Z UID:11666-1781445600-1781456400@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Artist Reception – “Perspectives” Featuring Joanne Geisel DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery on Sunday\, June 14th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception featuring all new works by Gallery Artist Joanne Geisel! Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by guitarist Miles Moore! This exhibit will run through July 27th\, alongside a new selection of featured works by our 30+ Gallery Artists. \nPainter & instructor Joanne Geisel is exploring brand new dimensions to her designs! Joanne uses oil paints to capture our Carolina coastlines\, working from her photos or life to authentically render each scene. Now\, alongside her impressionist landscapes\, view expressive scenes from Joanne’s imagination\, using abstract colors and sweeping curves to visualize natural motions. Says Joanne: \nThe joy of creating is to go deep within and find new ideas and emotions. What was once the reality of a beautiful landscape\, for example\, could become something else. It is a change of perspective that can defy logic. My goal is always to create an oil painting that I consider beautiful and shows my deep connection to nature\, whether it is a landscape or an abstracted version of one. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/artist-reception-perspectives-featuring-joanne-geisel/ LOCATION:970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC 28405\, 970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Moll-Island-40x30-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Grant":MAILTO:artinbloomgallery@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 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:20260626T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T213000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260507T191615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T191615Z UID:11548-1782502200-1782509400@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:CAM at the Movies - "Legacy" DESCRIPTION:Legacy is a short film chronicling the oral histories of the descendants of the United States Colored Troops by filmmaker Adam Alphin\, produced by Daniel Jones and Heather Wilson of Cameron Art Museum. Legacy braids the narratives of several USCT soldiers: Ceasar Evans\, a 19-year-old who escaped slavery to join the USCT and then resettled in the Cape Fear Region; Joseph Cherry and Jesse Smallwood\, who after their service helped to build community in Indian Woods\, outside of New Bern; Rev. William Hammond Hunter of the 4th USCT\, whose service to the community of faith in Wilmington led to the founding of St. Stephen AME Church; and Charles H. Whitney of the 37th USCT\, a white abolitionist from Massachusetts. Legacy captures the resilience of these men\, the strength of the communities they built\, and the impact that they have had on our region\, our state\, and our country. \nThis screening is part of the CAM at the Movies series\, is a co-partnership screening with the Cameron Art Museum. A post-screening discussion will feature Alphin and Jones\, offering insight into the film’s research and its connection to CAM’s ongoing interpretive work. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cam-at-the-movies-legacy/ 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:20260628T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260509T130202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T130202Z UID:11581-1782666000-1782673200@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Benny Hill Concert DESCRIPTION:Get your Tickets Here!\nJune 28\, 2026\nDoors open at 4:30 pm | Showtime: 5:00 pm\nTickets $10 \nProceeds Benefit the WWWIIHFHC and the HBHUSO/CAC\nBenny Hill has a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of North Carolina\, Wilmington and a Masters of Music from Northern Illinois University. Benny currently resides in Wilmington\, N.C. and is an adjunct professor at Cape Fear Community College. For the past twenty years\, Benny has performed in a diverse set of musical groups and engagements\, ranging from orchestra pits to cruise ships to featured artist and soloist at numerous venues across the country and abroad. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/benny-hill-concert/ LOCATION:Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\, 120 South 2nd Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Thalian Association":MAILTO:communityartscenter@thalian.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260509T131501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T131501Z UID:11584-1783170000-1783184400@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:4th of July Open House DESCRIPTION:1pm – 1940’s Sing-A-Long with Kathy Enlow\n2pm – Swing Dancing with Cape Fear Swing Dance Society\nScreening of our Documentary Film\nAll Day – Home Away From Home – The USO at 2nd and Orange\nFree Coffee & Doughnuts\n5 cent soda\nVisit the lobby museum filled with WWII exhibits URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/4th-of-july-open-house/ LOCATION:Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\, 120 South 2nd Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Thalian Association":MAILTO:communityartscenter@thalian.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260505T164442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T164442Z UID:11522-1783535400-1783540800@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Jazz at the Mansion: Crescent Moon 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-crescent-moon/ 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-2-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T213000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260507T192148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T192148Z UID:11555-1783699200-1783719000@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Cinematique presents "Psycho" DESCRIPTION:The Cinematique summer lineup begins July 10 with two screenings of Psycho\, the genre-defining thriller that transformed horror filmmaking. Screenings will be followed by a discussion led by Juan Carlos Kase\, Associate Professor and Chair of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Stay after the matinee or show up early for the evening screening to enjoy the Cinematique Social Hour from 6pm-7:15pm in the Jengo’s Bar (we’ll provide the snacks!) \nWhen larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life\, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel\, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cinematique-presents-psycho/ 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:20260717T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T213000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260528T191735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T191735Z UID:11675-1784316600-1784323800@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:"The Travel Companion" screening at Jengo's Playhouse DESCRIPTION:Simon\, a struggling documentary filmmaker\, enjoys free flights courtesy of his best friend and roommate\, Bruce\, who works for an airline. However\, when Beatrice\, a more successful filmmaker\, enters the picture and starts dating Bruce\, Simon risks flying too close to the sun. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/the-travel-companion-screening-at-jengos-playhouse/ 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:20260718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T103000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 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;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260605T190146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T190146Z UID:11680-1784851200-1785110399@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Open Studio Event with Dick Roberts DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to host an Open Studio Event with Dick Roberts this summer at ACME Art Studios. Join us during the final weekend in July for a very special show and sale of the work from Dick’s studio.\nOpen Studio Hours are:\nFriday-Sunday\, July 24-26 \n Friday\, 6-9pm – Fourth Friday Gallery Night\n Saturday\, 10am-6pm – Brooklyn Arts Social District Saturdays\n Sunday\, 10am-5pm \nACME Art Studios is located 711 N. 5th Avenue in downtown Wilmington\, NC. \nDick Roberts\, originally from Durham\, NC\, has made Wilmington his home since 1982. His studio has been in AMCE Art Studios since 1991\, an artist collective located in downtown Wilmington\, of which he is a co-founder. He is also a co-founder of the No Boundaries International Art Colony\, established in 1997\, which happens yearly in Bald Head Island. \n“The paintings are about the act of painting. Although individually the paintings possess different intensities\, opposing levels of complexity and abstraction\, and perhaps a vague adherence to a narrative\, the core of the process of painting remains consistent. The paintings are a reflection of the process of painting them. Every process is unique. \nThe magic of painting can never be totally explained. I find joy in discovering the emerging world of a new painting. Although harmony of the mind and the heart is important\, the metabolic process of converting color\, form and line into the forces that drive the painting is absolutely necessary.” URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/open-studio-event-with-dick-roberts/ LOCATION:ACME Art Studios\, 711 N 5th Ave\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Dance-with-Me.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Grant":MAILTO:artinbloomgallery@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260514T185253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T185253Z UID:11619-1785427200-1785445200@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:"Sorry to Bother You" screening at Jengo's Playhouse DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Art House Theater Day at Jengo’s Playhouse with a special screening of Sorry to Bother You on Thursday\, July 30 at 4pm and 7:30pm. \nArt House Theater Day is an annual celebration uniting independent cinemas and movie lovers around the world in support of the vibrant art house film community. This year’s Art House Theater Day Ambassador is Boots Riley\, making this wildly original and sharply satirical debut feature the perfect centerpiece for the occasion. \nStarring LaKeith Stanfield\, Tessa Thompson\, Danny Glover\, Steven Yeun\, and more\, the genre-bending sci-fi comedy follows a young Black telemarketer who discovers the key to professional success by using his “white voice.” But as he rockets up the corporate ladder\, he’s pulled into a bizarre conspiracy that forces him to decide between personal ambition and solidarity with his activist friends fighting to unionize. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/sorry-to-bother-you-screening-at-jengos-playhouse/ LOCATION:Jengo’s Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/l_2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260505T164821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T164821Z UID:11526-1786559400-1786564800@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Jazz at the Mansion: FROG Project 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-frog-project/ 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-2-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bellamy Mansion Museum of History &%3B Design Arts":MAILTO:berrios@bellamymansion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T103000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260507T192659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T192659Z UID:11560-1786820400-1786827600@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:An Evening with the Port City Ukuholics DESCRIPTION:Join us for another special night of live music with the Port City Ukuholics in support of the Cucalorus Film Foundation! Tickets are $20\, with all proceeds benefiting the Cucalorus Film Foundation that uplift emerging and innovative artists through festivals\, residencies\, community cinema\, professional development and youth education. \nThe Port City Ukuholic Band was founded by Music Director Lynn O’Connell when she followed a calling to spread the joy of ukulele music in the Wilmington area. Combining multiple ukuleles with a rhythm section (bass and percussion)\, authentic HULA and incredible vocal harmonies the group does an outstanding job at making people smile\, dance\, laugh and enjoy life. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/an-evening-with-the-port-city-ukuholics/ LOCATION:Jengo’s Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artswilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ukuholics.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cucalorus Film Foundation":MAILTO:comm@cucalorus.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T213000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260519T203451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T203451Z UID:11649-1787328000-1787347800@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:Cinematique presents "The Thin Blue Line" DESCRIPTION:Cinematique at Jengo’s brings you The Thin Blue Line\, an influential documentary known for its innovative storytelling techniques and lasting impact on the genre. The screenings will include an introduction and discussion led by Mariana Johnson\, a documentary history professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Stay after the matinee (4pm) or show up early for the evening screening (7:30pm) to enjoy the Cinematique Social Hour from 6pm-7:15pm in the Jengo’s Bar (we’ll provide the snacks!) \nThis unique documentary dramatically re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer’s murder in Dallas. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cinematique-presents-the-thin-blue-line/ 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:20260828T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 CREATED:20260521T171627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T171627Z UID:11658-1787949000-1787956200@www.artswilmington.org SUMMARY:CAM at the Movies- "Flesh for Frankenstein" DESCRIPTION:Within the decadent walls of the Frankenstein mansion\, the Baron and his depraved assistant Otto have discovered the means of creating new life. As the Baron’s laboratory begins to fill up with stitched body parts\, the Baroness dallies with the randy new manservant and soon the decadent\, permissive household is consumed by an outrageous\, bizarre and hilarious combination of death and dismemberment. \nFlesh for Frankenstein was produced by Andy Warhol. This cult classic will be paired with a talk by CAM Associate Curator Ben Billingsley\, exploring the film’s relationship to Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds\, on view June 18 to September 27 at CAM. The program offers a deeper look at Warhol’s expansive practice and his influence across media\, from visual art to film. URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/cam-at-the-movies-flesh-for-frankenstein/ 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:20260909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T214427 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 END:VCALENDAR