Immersive art takes over Wilmington: The SARUS Festival brings local, national, and international artists to five venues across Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach Aug. 8–10, featuring performances, workshops, exhibits, “The Breathing Archive” auction, and a Flow & Drift Contact Improv mini retreat — find out what’s on tap.
Coastal disc golf courses: The Castle Hayne Disc Golf Park in Leland and Wilmington’s local course draw disc golf enthusiasts for laid-back rounds — find out where to play.
Parking deck closure alert: The 212 North Second St. garage will close Aug. 4 through mid-September for essential structural repairs, coinciding with the Main Public Library’s final day on Aug. 3 — find out alternative parking options.
Wilmington back-to-school drives: Multiple nonprofits, hospitals and community groups are collecting backpacks, notebooks and more across the Cape Fear region this August — find out where to donate.
Junky Monkey is set to reopen: The Wilmington retro store’s new 4,000-square-foot space will house around 20 vendors offering vintage treasures, relics and collectibles — find out what’s in store.
Other Wilmington headlines this week
- Red Cross blood drive at Independence Mall
- Cameron Art Museum earns national accreditation
- Learn how to buy Wilmington area seafood
- Holmes Bridge celebrates Wilmington native’s legacy
- Discover Wilmington’s scenic waterways on six tours
- June New Hanover County listings ask $561,450
