Downtown Wilmington Events Calendar

Jan 26 - Jan 28 

NC Jr. Sorosis Antique Show & Sale:

at Coastline Convention Center 10:00 am

Feb 01 - Feb 03 

27th Annual NC Jazz Festival:

at Hilton Wilmington Riverside. For more information call 910-793-1111

Feb 01 - Feb 04 

Crowns:

By turns humorous and heartfelt, this is a play with plenty of “hattitude!” Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664. Thalian Hall

Feb 03

Rendezvous:

Fourth annual Rendezvous ~ “It Happened One Night“, a fund-raising event,all proceeds benefit Cape Fear Museum of History and Science. Seating is limited. For ticket information, call 910.798.4364.

Feb 09

Jazz at Cape Fear Museum:

Enjoy jazz performances through the winter months, inside Cape Fear Museum. 6:00:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM For more information, call 910.798.4350.

Feb 10 - Feb 10 

Sweethearts Cruise:

held on the Henrietta III from 6:00 pm– 9:30 pm. For information call 910-343-1611 or 800-676-0162

Feb 10

African-American History Day:

Come and experience the Bellamy Mansion with a focus on 19th century African-American History of the area. For more information call Madeline Flagler at 910.251.3700 ext. 104. Bellamy Mansion Museum

Feb 10 - Feb 11 

Wilmington Garden Show:

The 14th annual Wilmington Garden Show will host vendors with unique gardening displays and items for sale. For more information call 910.798.7670. CFCC Schwartz Center

Feb 14

Sweethearts Cruise aboard the Henrietta III:

Invite your special someone to a dinner cruise on the scenic Cape Fear River.Cruising 7pm-9:30pm. Call 910.343.1611 or 800.676.0162.

Feb 14 - Feb 17 

Haunted Valentine Tour:

Hold your honey tight during special couples-only tours featuring tragic tales of love depravity. Ghost Walk departs at 6:30; Haunted Pub Crawl departs at 7:30. Advance ticket purchase required. 910.794.1866.

Feb 15 - May 28 

A New Perspective on the Civil War:

Civil War Photographs from the David L. Hack Collection and Civil War Redux.Call 910.798.4350 for more information.Cape Fear Museum

Feb 16 - Feb 18 

Flapper:

A Madcap Musical Comedy Tribute to the 1920s. Call 910.251.1788.Community Arts Center

Feb 17

Cape Fear Heart Ball:

A Night on the Red Carpet Part II" Black tie event, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. Call 910.452.8772 for more information.Hilton Wilmington Riverside

Feb 22

The Rachael Price Trio & the John Brown Quintet:

A double bill of top-tier traditional jazz.Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664. Thalian Hall

Mar 03

Live from Cape Breton:

J.P. Cormier & the Barra MacNeils: Two musical treasures from the culturally-drenched Canadian paradise.Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664.Thalian Hall

Mar 08 - Mar 09 

Jesse Cook & His Band:

The world-renowned virtuoso rumba flamenco guitarist. Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664. Thalian Hall

Mar 21

Count Basie Orchestra in Concert:

Cape Fear Jazz Society proudly presents the “Count Basie Orchestra” a 70 year old American Institution, in concert on Thalian Hall’s main stage!Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664 for tickets.

Mar 30

Wilmington’s Big Greek Wedding Goes to Vegas!:

Enjoy a night of food, music, and theater with a performance including Sheriff Sid Causey as the Bride! Call 910.343.8469 for more information. Thalian Hall

Mar 31 - Apr 01 

Coastal Living Show:

Over 100 booths with diverse items for home, garden and general interest. Call 910.458.1502 or 910.686.5904 for more information.Cape Fear C.C. Schwartz Center

Apr 06 - Apr 08 

Easter Bunny Drawn Carriage:

on Downtown Market St. For info call 910-251-8889

Apr 11 - Apr 15 

60th Annual NC Azalea Festival:

held at various Downtown locations

Apr 13 - Apr 15 

Juried Spring Art Show & Sale:

Wilmington Art Associations 25th Annual Spring Art Show held in association with the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Free admission. Call 910.392.0711 or email aphillips22@ec.rr.comSt. James Episcopal Church

Apr 21

3rd Annual Rims on the River Vintage Car and Hot Rod Show:

The show takes place in historic Downtown Wilmington. Cars dating 1970 and older, line the streets of the downtown area. For more information call 910.251.0727, www.dbawilmington.com/rims_on_river.htm

Apr 21

Lesley Gore:

Two shows at 4pm & 8pm. Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664.Thalian Hall

Apr 27 - Apr 28 

Battleship Alive:

Live Reenactments from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm at the Battleship North Carolina

Apr 27

Swingin On a Rainbow, Auction & Fashin Show, 15th Annual:

All fashions are provided by Vintage Values, and all proceeds benefit the Domestic Violence Shelter. Call 910.343.9969 ext. 17.Coast Line Convention Center

Apr 27 - Apr 28 

AMADEUS, the Ballet:

Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada. Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664. Thalian Hall

May 04

Fabulous Fantail Film Festival:

Movies shown on the deck of the Battleship North Carolina at 8:30 pm throughout the summer. For information call 910-251-5797

May 04

Livingston Taylor in Concert:

A solo concert by a veteran artist who’s at the peak of his game. Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664. Thalian Hall

May 05 - May 06 

Home Expo & Remodeling Show:

Over 70 exhibitors on home improvement, home entertainment, landscaping and more. Call 910.799.2611 for more information. Cape Fear C.C. Schwartz Center

May 19

Riverboat Gambler:

An evening on-board the Henrietta with dancing, poker and silent auction to benefit Thalian Hall. Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664 for details.Henrietta III Riverboat

May 26 - May 27 

Orange Street Arts Festival:

Annual art exhibit and sale. For info 910-251-1788

May 28

Memorial Day Observance:

held at the Battleship North Carolina at 5:45pm

Jun 06 - Jun 10 

Guys and Dolls:

Opera House Theatre Company. Call 800.523.2820 or 910.343.3664 for tickets.Thalian Hall

Jul 04

4th of July Cruise:

held on the Henrietta III at 6:00 pm. For info call 910-343-1611

Jul 04

4th of July Riverfront Celebration:

Food, Music & FIREWORKS. Festivities held from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Jul 27 - Jul 29 

Cape Fear Blues Festival:

A 3-day celebration of blues music. Call 910.350.8822 or email admin@capefearblues.org. Downtown Wilmington

Jul 28

Wooden Boat Festival:

Presented by the CFCC Boat Building program, the festival serves as an annual celebration of the tradition and craft of wooden boat building. For more information 910.362.7151 or email everge@cfcc.edu.CFCC Campus

Aug 11

Mud Day:

Get down and dirty with our 5th annual Mud Day. Mud pies, mud painting, mud baths and much much more mud. Call 910.254.3534 ext. 107.Children's Museum of Wilmington

Sep 07 - Sep 08 

Secret Garden Tour:

Unique and spectacular gardens will be open to the public.For information call 910.762.0492. Various Gardens. Wilmington's Historic District

Sep 08 - Sep 09 

6th Annual Downtown Wilmington Art & Antique Walk:

With over 100 area vendors, this event will showcase various paintings, photographs, jewelry, sculptures, and antiques from New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties.on Front St., Downtown. For info call 910-251-0727

Oct 05 - Oct 07 

Riverfest:

Annual event with entertainment, food ,music,arts and crafts. For information call 910-452-6862

Oct 06 - Nov 04 

4th Annual Scarecrow Festival:

Creatively decorated scarecrows on display throughout the downtown area. For information call 910-251-0727

Oct 06

Riverfest Cruise with Fireworks:

Enjoy a three hour cruise along Wilmington's Riverfront with dinner and dancing and ending with a ringside view of the fireworks. Call 800.676.0162 or 910.343.1611.Henrietta III Riverboat

Oct 10

Children's Museum of Wilmington 10th Birthday:

We are 10 today! We are throwing ourselves a party. Come and join in the fun. Call 910.254.3534 ext 107. Children's Museum of Wilmington

Oct 20

Bat's Alive!:

Rob Miles returns with his live bat friends. Entertaining and educational, don't miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with live bats. Call 910.254.3534 ext. 107.Children's Museum of Wilmington

Oct 23 - Oct 24 

Cucalorus Kids:

Short films made for children or by children.For more details, call 910.343.5995 or email dan@cucalorus.org. Jengo's Playhouse

Oct 26 - Oct 31 

Horse Drawn Ghost Trolley:

on Downtown Market St. For information call 910-251-8889

Oct 27

Port City Mopars Car & Truck Show:

The Port City Mopars Car Club will hold its annual Car and Truck Show. The show is open to all cars and trucks 20 years old or older. Free for spectators. Call 910.270.3351 or email pcmopars@charter.net. Battleship North Carolina Riverside Park

Oct 27 - Oct 28 

Halloween History-Mystery Tour:

Bellamy Mansion Museum will sponsor its annual two-evening walking tour of Wilmington’s eerie downtown sites.Please call 910.251.3700 for more information and to purchase tickets.

Nov 03

Brits and Battleship Car Show:

Join the British Motor Club of the Cape Fear for their annual car show at the USS Battleship North Carolina. For more information call 910.799.2753. Battleship Park

Nov 07 - Oct 10 

13th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival:

Independent film festival at various Downtown locations. For information call 910-343-5995

Nov 23 - Dec 22 

Season of Celebration:

Series of Christmas events Downtown Wilmington has so much to offer this holiday season! Kick off your Christmas holiday season by attending the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony or any of the other planned events that will be happening each weekend leading up to Christmas. Call 910.251.0727 for more details.

Dec 01

Candy Cottages at the Children's Museum:

The tradition continues. Build a fantasy candy cottage for your holiday decorations. We supply all the goodies, you supply the imagination. Call 910.254.3534 ext 107. Children's Museum of Wilmington

Dec 08

Cruise to pick-up Santa:

Cruise on the Henrietta III to the North Pole to pick up Santa. Children can enjoy a clown on one deck while waiting to see Santa on the main deck. Benefit for the Salvation Army, admission is 6 cans of food. Call 800.676.0162 or 910.343.1611. Henrietta III Riverboat

Dec 09

5th Annual Wilmington Holiday Parade:

Join area schools, bands, community groups and businesses as they celebrate this festive holiday event on Sunday December 9, 2007. For more information, contact Tammy at 910.341.4602 or tammy.skinner@wilmingtonnc.gov. Downtown Wilmington

Dec 13 - Dec 23 

Trolley Tour of Holiday Lights:

A 45 minute trolley tour of several fantastically lit Wilmington neighborhoods. Enjoy th spirit of the holidays in a warm festive trolley. Call 910.763.4483 Downtown Wilmington

Dec 21 - Dec 24 

Caroling by Reindeer Drawn Carriage or Trolley:

Come and sing Christmas carols with Santa. See the beautiful lights of Old Wilmington snuggled under warm lap blankets in our enclosed "reindeer" drawn Christmas trolley or carriage. Free candy canes for children. For more information please call 910.251.8889.Downtown Wilmington

Dec 31

Kidfest Downtown:

We are ringing in the new year with multicultural countdowns, glow-in-the-dark experiments, noise makers silly hats and more. Call 910.254.3534 ext. 107 for more information Children's Museum of Wilmington

Dec 31

New Year's Eve Party Cruise:

Cruise into the new year aboard the Henrietta III Riverboat. For more information call 910.343.1611 or 800.676.0162.Henrietta III Riverboat