c a l e n d a r 6/22
Soapbox Concert
8 p.m. Owen (Mike Kinsella of American Football, Cap’n Jazz and Owls), and Slingshot Dakota. Tickets: $13/advance; $15/day of show. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The Soapbox Laundro-Lounge, 255 North Front Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 251-8500 or www.soapboxlaundrolounge.com.
6/23
Comedy
9:30 p.m. Kyle Kinnane and Friends at City Stage. Admission: $18. Nutt Street Comedy Room, 225 North Front Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 251-7881.
6/24 – 28
Tween Art Class
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tweens draw, paint, experiment with clay and play outdoors. Members: $90. Non-members: $125. Cameron Art Museum Courtyard, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 395-5999 or www.cameronartmuseum.com.
6/27 – 30 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.
6/28 Downtown Sundown Concert
6 p.m. Featuring live music from The Breakfast Club, America’s Favorite ‘80s Tribute Band. Opening act: Gypsy Fire (sponsored by Firebelly). Free; beer and wine available for purchase. Wristband Nonprofit Partner: CFCC Alumni. Riverfront Park, 5 North Water Street, Wilmington. Info: www.wilmingtondowntown.com/downtownsundown.
6/28
Fourth Friday
6–9 p.m. Join 15 local galleries and studios in an after-hour celebration of art and culture on the fourth Friday of each month. Downtown Wilmington. Info: www.wilmingtonfourthfridays.com.
6/28
Opening Exhibit
6–9 p.m. Every Fourth Friday Gallery Night, the works of a new artist are featured. This month: Mary Beth Cook, mixed-media sculptor. Wine, refreshments and entertainment provided. Artwork on display through July 25. Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, 307 North Front Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 763-7111 or www.portcitypottery.com.
6/28
Music On the Town
6 p.m. Live music from Seneca Guns (eclectic rock). Free admission. Mayfaire Town Center, Town Center Drive and Conservation Way, Wilmington. Info: www.mayfairetown.com/blog/events.
6/28
Soapbox Concert
9 p.m. The Mountain Goats with the Baptist Generals. Admission: $18. Doors open at 8 p.m. The Soapbox LaundroLounge, 255 North Front Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 251-8500 or www.soapboxlaundrolounge.com.
6/29
Hippie Ball 2
6:30 p.m. A fundraiser for Kids Making It. Dust off your best flower-power clothes and let your freak flag fly. Live ’60s music by the Steady Eddies; dinner catered by Bon Appétit. Tickets: $45. Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews, 516 North 4th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 616-9882 or www.brooklynartsnc. com; www.kidsmakingit.org.
6/29
Soapbox Concert
10 p.m. Gross Ghost and White Laces. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $6/advance; $8/day of show. The Soapbox Laundro-Lounge, 255 North Front Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 251-8500 or www.soapboxlaundrolounge.com.
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS Wednesdays
T’ai Chi At Cam.
12–1 p.m. Qigong (Practicing the Breath of Life) with Martha Gregory. Open to beginner and experienced participants. Members: $5. Non-members: $8. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 395-5999 or www.cameronartmuseum.com.
Thursdays
Yoga At CAM
12–1 p.m. Join in a soothing retreat sure to charge you up while you relax in a beautiful, comfortable setting. These sessions are ongoing and are open to beginner and experienced participants. Members: $5. Non-members: $8. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 395-5999 or www.cameronartmuseum.com.
Thursdays
T’ai Chi At CAM
5:30–6:30 p.m. Qigong (Practicing the Breath of Life) with Martha Gregory. Open to beginner and experienced participants. Members: $5. Non-members: $8. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 395-5999 or www.cameronartmuseum.com.
Thursdays
CAM Public Tours
7:30 p.m. Explore the newest exhibits at Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 395-5999 or www.cameronartmuseum.com.
Fridays
Yoga At CAM
5:30–6:30 p.m. Join in a soothing retreat sure to charge you up while you relax in a beautiful, comfortable setting. These sessions are ongoing and are open to beginner and experienced participants. Members: $5. Nonmembers: $8. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 395-5999 or www.cameronartmuseum.com.
Fridays
Dinner Theater
Saturdays
Farmers Market
Saturdays
Yoga At CAM
Saturdays
Walking Tour
6:30 p.m. An interactive murder mystery dinner show written by Hank Toler. Tickets: $42; $30/children under age 12. TheatreNOW, 19 South 10th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 399-3669 or www.theatrewilmington.com. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Riverfront Park, Historic Downtown Wilmington. Info: www.wilmingtonfarmers.com. 10–11 a.m. Join in a soothing retreat sure to charge you up while you relax in a beautiful, comfortable setting. These sessions are ongoing and are open to beginner and experienced participants. Members: $5. Non-members: $8. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington. Info: (910) 395-5999 or www.cameronartmuseum.com. 10 a.m. Historic Wilmington Foundation offers two ongoing tours through October 12. The Streetcar Suburbs Tour will focus on Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights and the development of these historic neighborhoods. The Forest Hills Tour will showcase the architectural and cultural history of the neighborhood. The Streetcar Suburbs Tour will meet at the Coastal Shopping Center at 17th St. and Market St. and the Forest Hills Tour will meet at the Forest Hills Elementary School at 602 Colonial Dr. See website for a list of selected Wednesday tours. Admission: $10. Info: (910) 762-2511 or www.historicwilmington.org.
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6/29
6/7–9 Shakespeare on the Green The Ar t & Soul of Wilmington
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Prologue, Ann B. Ross
Selah Dubb at Mayfaire Gross Ghost, Soapbox Concert
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