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The Soapbox Presents
6/9
Big Boi In Concert
4 p.m. Hawaii-based singer/songwriter Donovan Frankenreiter with special guests. Doors open at 3 p.m. Admission: $25; children under age 12 get in free. Battleship Park, 1 Battleship Road, Northeast, Wilmington. Info: www.soapboxlaundrolounge.com.
most scenic areas of downtown Wilmington. Post-race celebration will be held inside the CFCC Schwartz Center. Funds raised will support student scholarships at CFCC. Register for 4-mile run or 1-mile fun run/walk. Cape Fear Community College, 601 North Front Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 362-7000 or www.wilmingtondowntown/events.
6/14 – 16 Shakespeare On the Green 8 p.m. Measure for Measure. A dark comedy directed by Nicole Farmer. Free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington. Info: capefearshakespeare.org.
6/14 – 16
Live Theater
9 p.m. Big Boi Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors Tour with special guest Killer Mike and Fishhawk. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/floor; $40/balcony; $45/balcony, day of show. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th Street, Wilmington. Info: www.brooklynartsnc.com.
8 p.m. (Thursday – Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday). Imaginary Theater Company presents David Ives’ daring comic drama, Venus in Fur. Tickets: $23–25. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 367-5237 or www.bigdawgproductions.org.
8 p.m. (Friday–Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday). Les Miserables. The story of French peasant Jean Valjean and his quest for redemption. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington. Tickets: $25. Box Office: (910) 632-2285. Info: (910) 762-4234 or www.operahousetheatrecompany.net.
6/10
6/14 Downtown Sundown Concert
6/15
Prologue
7 p.m. Two good friends, semi-famous writers, each have a new novel coming out. Their main characters are women going loony. Join Ben Steelman of StarNews and guests Peggy Payne and Carrie Knowles for light refreshments and a discussion of their books, Cobalt Blue and Lillian’s Garden. Free. MC Erny Gallery at WHQR, 254 North Front Street, Suite 300, Wilmington. Info: (910) 343-1640 or www.whqr.org.
6/10 – 12
Cinematique
7:30 p.m. 2001: A Space Odyssey. Rated G. Admission: $8. Thalian Hall Main Stage, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington. Box Office: (910) 632-2285. Info: www.whqr.org; www.thalianhall.org.
6/10 – 13 Shakespeare On the Green 8 p.m. Shadows of Shakespeare. A collection of Shakespeare’s characters exhibiting the myriad tones of the human spirit. Presented by Shakespeare Youth Company; directed by Cherri McKay and Gina Gambony. Free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington. Info: capefearshakespeare.org.
6/13 Bridge To Bridge Run/Walk 6:30 p.m. Four-mile course takes participants from the Isabel Holmes Bridge to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge through some of t h e
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6/13 – 16
Live Theater
6 p.m. Featuring live music from 20 Ride, America’s No. 1 Zac Brown Band Tribute Band. Opening act: The Clams (sponsored by Firebelly). Free; beer and wine available for purchase. Wristband Nonprofit Partner: Bellamy Mansion. Riverfront Park, 5 North Water Street, Wilmington. Info: www.wilmingtondowntown.com/downtownsundown.
6/14
Music On the Town
6 p.m. Live music from The Steady Eddies (classic rock). Free admission. Mayfaire Town Center, Town Center Drive and Conservation Way, Wilmington. Info: www.mayfairetown.com/blog/events.
6/14
Soapbox Concert
9 p.m. Ponchos, Once and Future Kings, and Photoclub. Admission: $5. Doors open at 8 p.m. The Soapbox LaundroLounge, 255 North Front Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 251-8500 or www.soapboxlaundrolounge.com.
Oakdale Cemetery Walking Tour
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Chris Nelson will give details of the men who served as firefighters in Wilmington and the events that may have led them to their final resting place. Admission: $10/nonmembers. Oakdale Cemetary, 520 North 15th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 762-5682 or www.oakdalecemetary.org.
6/17
Prologue
7 p.m. Join Ben Steelman of StarNews and guest Ann B. Ross for light refreshments and a “special edition” of Prologue to discuss the author’s Miss Julia series. Free. MC Erny Gallery at WHQR, 254 North Front Street, Suite 300, Wilmington. Info: (910) 343-1640 or www.whqr.org.
6/17 – 19
Cinematique
6/17 – 21
Tweens Clay Class
7:30 p.m. Starbuck. Rated R. Admission: $8. Thalian Hall Main Stage, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington. Box Office: (910) 632-2285. Info: www.whqr.org; www.thalianhall.org. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Grades 3–5 will hand-build and sculpt face mugs, animals, pots and more. Members: $90. Non-members: $125. Cameron Art Museum Courtyard, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 395-5999 or www.cameronartmuseum.com.
6/17 – 21
Teens Painting Class
2–5 p.m. Ages 9–12 will explore painting techniques and fundamentals. Opportunity for experimentation and personal expression. Members: $90. Non-members: $125. Cameron Art Museum Courtyard, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 395-5999 or w w w. c a m er on a r t mu seum.com.
6/19
Nature Cruise
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Experience miles of scenic wilderness during Wilmington’s original Black River Nature Cruise. Narrated by Coastal Ecologist and author Andy Woods. Refreshments provided. Tickets: $59. Board at Battleship North Carolina Dock. Info: (910) 343-1611 or www.cfrboats.com.
6/20 – 23 Shakespeare On the Green 8 p.m. Measure for Measure. A dark comedy directed by Nicole Farmer. Free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington. Info: capefearshakespeare.org.
6/20 – 23
Live Theater
8 p.m. (Thursday – Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday). Imaginary Theater Company presents David Ives’ daring comic drama, Venus in Fur. Tickets: $23–25. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 367-5237 or www.bigdawgproductions.org.
6/21
Airlie Summer Concert
6 p.m. ‘Shine performs on the Oak Lawn at Airlie Gardens. Tickets: $8/adults; $2/children. General admission parking is offsite. Free parking and shuttles are provided from the Old Cinema 6 property at 5335 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. Info: (910) 798-7700.
6/21 Downtown Sundown Concert
6 p.m. Featuring live music from The Dave Matthews Tribute Band. Opening act: American Patchwork (sponsored by Firebelly). Free; beer and wine available for purchase. Wristband Nonprofit Partner: Food Bank of ECNC. Riverfront Park, 5 North Water Street, Wilmington. Info: www.wilmingtondowntown.com/downtownsundown.
6/21
Soapbox Concert
9 p.m. Pinhole, Monkeyknifefight, and No Labels Fit. Tickets: $10/advance; $12/ day of show. Doors open at 8 p.m. The Soapbox Laundro-Lounge, 255 North Front Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 251-8500 or www.soapboxlaundrolounge.com.
6/21 – 23
Music On the Town
6/21 – 23
Live Theater
6 p.m. Live music from Selah Dubb (reggae). Free admission. Mayfaire Town Center, Town Center Drive and Conservation Way, Wilmington. Info: www.mayfairetown.com/blog/events. 8 p.m. (Friday–Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday). Les Miserables. The story of French peasant Jean Valjean and his quest for redemption. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington. Tickets: $25. Box Office: (910) 632-2285. Info: (910) 762-4234 or www.operahousetheatrecompany.net. The Art & Soul of Wilmington