4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (237+ words) Wilmington, NC – The Cucalorus Film Foundation, in partnership with the Silver Pride Circle of the Cape Fear, has announced the return of the Silver Pride Cinema Festival, a two-day celebration of LGBTQ+ film and community, taking place May 29-30, 2026, at Jengo’s…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (467+ words) One of Wilmington's most enduring celebrations of movie-making returns this weekend. From May 1-3, the N.C. Black Film Festival, presented by Wilmington's Black Arts Alliance and now in its 24th year, is hosting multiple screenings of films from Black artists, and exploring the…...

1+ year, 4+ day ago   (168+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Comedian, musician, and improviser Reggie Watts is set to perform in Wilmington this fall. The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) and the Cucalorus Film Foundation have announced that Watts will headline the closing night of…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (306+ words) The 79th N.C. Azalea Festival has featured long-standing traditions, large crowds and springtime pageantry across downtown Wilmington and nearby venues. With tens of thousands of people attending the five-day festival, some of the highlights have included the queen's coronation, the garden tour…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (113+ words) With the crowning of the 79th North Carolina Azalea Festival queen, Wilmington's week-long flower party has officially started. Actress Elaine Hendrix was crowned this year's Queen Azalea during the... Wilmington blooms with pride at Queen Azalea coronation With the crowning of…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (671+ words) Country singer and area native Charlie Daniels helps a tot wave to the passing floats during the 1995 Azalea Festival. He was Grand Marshal for the parade. Little Mister and Misses wave and blow kisses to the crowd during the downtown…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago   (883+ words) The fall festivals are hitting the Wilmington area full-force this weekend, with big events coming to New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Plus, we've got quite a few plays, several genres of live music, some comedy, a big art show…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago   (913+ words) We're well into October now, which means it's prime time for outdoor events in the Wilmington area: concerts, festivals and much, much more. This weekend's highlights include a good mix of big musical touring acts and top-notch local artists, as…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (491+ words) Wilmington Riverfest returns to downtown for the 45th time Oct. 4-5, and if not for two years lost to the pandemic it would be the 47th. The Port City's largest fall festival holds a special place in my heart, if only because I've…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (817+ words) It's the first weekend of October in the Wilmington area, and that means a few fall festivals — including the Port City's biggest annual fall festival — as well as concerts, theater, comedy and other fun events. As this story's being written,…...