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Arts & Culture Events

20 upcoming events  ·  Wilmington, NC and Cape Fear Region

Today Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play (Big Dawg Theatre Company)
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Arts & CultureTheater

Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play (Big Dawg Theatre Company)

7:30PM–10PM
Thalian Hall
Details →
Elmo’s Got The Moves
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Arts & CultureDanceFamily

Elmo’s Got The Moves

2PM–3:30PM
Wilson Center
Details → Tickets Required

Monday, October 19, 2026

The Book of Mormon
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Arts & CultureDowntownTheater

The Book of Mormon

7PM–9:30PM
Wilson Center
Details → Tickets Required

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase
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Arts & CultureComedy

Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase

7PM–9PM
Waterline Brewing Company
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Friday, October 23, 2026

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Arts & CultureComedy

Guy Branum at Dead Crow Comedy

7PM–9PM
Dead Crow Comedy
Details →
Nurse Blake
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Arts & CultureComedy

Nurse Blake

7PM–9PM
Wilson Center – Cape Fear Community College
Details →
Movies on the Fantail: Mary Poppins
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Arts & CultureCinema

Movies on the Fantail: Mary Poppins

7:30PM–10PM
Battleship NC
Details →
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Arts & CultureCinemaHalloween

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Shadowcast

7:30PM–10PM
Thalian Hall
Details → $30

Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Arts & CultureComedy

Guy Branum at Dead Crow Comedy

7PM–9PM
Dead Crow Comedy
Details →
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Arts & CultureCinemaHalloween

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Shadowcast

7:30PM–10PM
Thalian Hall
Details → $30

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Tap Yard Crafty Corner
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ArtsArts & CultureCargo District

Tap Yard Crafty Corner

2PM–5PM
Tap Yard Wilmington
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Ticketed Event: Blooming Pumpkin Floral Class with Serendipity Flowers
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ArtsArts & CultureCastle Street District

Ticketed Event: Blooming Pumpkin Floral Class with Serendipity Flowers

3PM–5PM
End of Days Distillery
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

The Art of Food & Wine Dinner: With a Southern Accent
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Arts & CultureFood & Drink

The Art of Food & Wine Dinner: With a Southern Accent

6PM–8:30PM
Cameron Art Museum
Details → $150
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
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Arts & CultureCinemaHalloween

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

7PM–9PM
Thalian Hall
Details → $10 – $12

Friday, October 30, 2026

Movies in the Park: Ghostbusters Afterlife
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Arts & CultureCinemaFamilyHalloweenOutdoorWrightsville Beach

Movies in the Park: Ghostbusters Afterlife

6:45PM–10PM
Wrightsville Beach Park
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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Arts & CultureLGBTQ

Music At CAM: Rock Creek Singers

6:30PM–7:30PM
Cameron Art Museum
Details → $10 – $15

Friday, November 6, 2026

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Arts & CultureFree

U.S. Fleet Forces Band Brass Quintet

7:30PM–9PM
Thalian Hall
Details → Free

Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Arts & CultureCinemaFestivals

Cucalorus Film Festival

10AM–11PM
Details → Passes on sale
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Arts & CultureDanceFestivals

Dance-a-lorus: Cucalorus Opening Night

7PM–9:30PM
Wilson Center
Details → Tickets required

Friday, December 4, 2026

Movies in the Park: The Santa Clause
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Arts & CultureChristmasCinemaOutdoorWrightsville Beach

Movies in the Park: The Santa Clause

12AM–11:59PM
Wrightsville Beach Park
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