Events in Wilmington today

Enjoy a gentle yoga session set within a rotating gallery environment that encourages relaxation, rejuvenation, and mindful self-reflection. The practice is suitable for all levels, and beginners are welcome. Participants can choose to use a mat or a chair for added comfort and accessibility. A suggested donation of $8 is appreciated, with a portion supporting CAM’s Museum School Scholarship program for adults and youth.

Riftbound TCG Nexus Nights at Cape Fear Games features three rounds of constructed Swiss play. Entry is $8. Every participant receives a Nexus Night Pack. For prizes, $8 from each entry goes into the prize pool and is awarded to winning records. Any player who finishes X-0 also earns one pack from the most recent Standard set. A set is considered Standard only if it has had a prerelease event. The event is suited to both first-time Riftbound players and those aiming to hone competitive skills.

Hosted by The Barzarre, this weekly community drum and dance jam welcomes everyone. The setting is casual, with seating available, and the focus is on shared rhythm and movement. It is free to attend and open to all experience levels. New drummers and dancers are encouraged to remove rings, watches, and bracelets when playing hand drums, to ask permission before using someone else’s drum, to listen as much as they play, and to keep things simple by following the pulse, beat, and rhythm. If you are unsure about what is appropriate, ask RON, the creator of Drum and Dance Downtown. Every gathering is a little different, but the spirit stays the same... bring positive energy, be kind, be respectful, have fun, and create a little magic together.

A Magic: The Gathering draft night focused on the latest Standard set invites players to build a ready-to-play deck from packs at the table, then face off in three Swiss rounds designated as constructed. Entry is $20. Payouts are awarded to records of X-0 and X-1, and 1.5 Play Boosters per drafter are added to the prize pool. Winners also receive pins that can be redeemed for additional prizes. Entry can be purchased in store.

This monthly gathering features Blood on the Clocktower, a social deduction board game led by a storyteller. The storyteller is confirmed, and 5 to 14 players are sought to take part. Each participant receives a character token that places them on the good or evil team. The good team shares information, builds trust, and works to identify and execute the demon. The evil team spreads misinformation, keeps the demon hidden, and aims to wipe out the village. Entry is $5, and each player receives a $5 CFG Coin. SC or coins cannot be used to pay the entry fee. Held on the third Tuesday of each month.

Play music bingo at The Kettle. The event features drink specials, music, and prizes.

Build core strength and improve posture in a welcoming mat-based Pilates session designed for adults and seniors at The Dance Element. Instructor Laurie Wood leads a gentle, effective class that starts with a standing mobility warmup, followed by classic mat work that includes stretching, conditioning, focused breathing, and post-rehabilitation exercises. Props like small balls, light weights, and resistance bands may be used to enhance balance, deepen stretches, and add variety. No prior experience is needed, and the pace is beginner friendly while still rewarding for seasoned participants. Wear comfortable workout attire and bring your own mat if possible, with a limited number available to borrow at the studio. No registration is required. Payment options include $12 for a single drop-in, $10 per class with a 5-class card at $50, or $8 per class with a 10-class card at $80. Punch cards may be used for all adult classes.

Take part in a public museum tour that is free with regular admission. A knowledgeable guide leads the tour through various exhibits and shares insights that deepen understanding of the artworks on display. For accessibility questions or concerns, contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations, at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org.

Connect with other caregivers at a Circle of Parents gathering facilitated by Smart Start in the Wilmington community. It welcomes parents of children ages 0 to 8, as well as parents of children with special needs ages 0 to 12. The whole family shares a meal together, then children head to their group while parents take part in guided conversations. All parents and caregivers are welcome, and older siblings are welcome too. There is no cost to participate.

Step into a weekly tabletop roleplaying gathering where carefully selected Game Masters lead immersive stories and bold quests. It is a welcoming place to meet a new group or dive into a different game. Space is limited, so online registration is required in advance, with table sign-ups opening every Monday morning. The $10 entry helps support the Game Master who prepares and runs the adventure. Game tools and a library are provided, and participants bring the heart of the game through creativity and teamwork.

Drivin N Cryin brings the Crushing Flowers Tour to the stage with the fire and rootsy spirit that has carried the Atlanta-formed trio since 1985. Fronted by singer and songwriter Kevn Kinney with Tim Nielsen on bass and Dave Johnson on drums, the band mixes Southern rock bite, folk-leaning storytelling, and revved-up rock and roll. Their rise in the late 80s and early 90s produced radio staples such as Fly Me Courageous, Honeysuckle Blue, Straight to Hell, Build a Fire, and Scarred But Smarter, with Fly Me Courageous achieving Gold status. They have never slowed down, continually touring and releasing new material, building a multigenerational community of listeners, and seeing Straight to Hell introduced to fresh audiences through collaborations and covers. Honors include enshrinement in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Kinney’s induction into the Milwaukee Music Hall of Fame, alongside years of shared stages with The Who, Hootie & The Blowfish, The Black Crowes, ZZ Top, Soul Asylum, Blackberry Smoke, The Marshall Tucker Band, and Jason Isbell, plus slots on destination gatherings like Rock Boat, Outlaw Country Cruise, and Moon Crush. The new album, Crushing Flowers, returns to first principles by centering the original three-piece, prioritizing feel and chemistry over excess. It underscores what continues to define Drivin N Cryin after nearly four decades... direct, heartfelt songs and the unmistakable sound of a vital American rock band still writing its story.

A watch party at The Eagle’s Dare features the much-anticipated movie adaptation of The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. Admission is free with RSVP. Drinks are available for purchase at the bar, and attendees may bring their own movie snacks. Guests are asked to clean up after themselves to help keep the venue welcoming for future gatherings.

The Southeastern Land Conference 2026 brings together leading professionals, innovators, and deal makers from across the land industry in Wilmington, North Carolina. Expect timely perspectives on market trends alongside ample opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and explore potential deals. Conversations center on what is next for land, engaging professionals in areas such as brokerage, investing, development, and related real estate fields. Details on featured speakers, sponsoring partners, and the full program will be shared as they become available.

A fall and winter kids consignment sale brings thousands of items together in one place for families, educators, and bargain seekers. Shop for every stage from maternity through the teen years, including clothing for girls and boys from newborn through 16 plus, shoes up to size 10 in both men and women, maternity wear and accessories, baby gear, toys, puzzles, games, electronic toys, home decor, holiday items, costumes, books, feeding supplies, bath and potty essentials, beach and pool gear, arts and crafts, DVDs, bags and purses, backpacks, lunch bags, and sporting goods. Teachers and daycare staff can find manipulatives, toys, and books, and grandparents can browse for their grandkids. Those with outgrown or unused kid items can consign across all brands and earn 70 percent, with options to boost the percentage by volunteering for one or two shifts. A step by step consigning guide is available. The sale takes place at Winter Park Baptist Church Gym in Wilmington.

Smart Start facilitates Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community. This gathering at First Christian Church of Wilmington NC is for parents and caregivers of children with special needs ages 0 to 12. Older siblings are welcome. Families share a meal together, then children join the children’s group while parents take part in discussions. Participation is free.

Spend a focused day in a shared workspace at this free coworking event. Settle in, make progress on your to-do list, and enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks throughout the day.

Hosted by FIT4MOM Wilmington, Sip + Stroll Moms Club, and 4th Trimester Mission, Coffee Walk + Talk is a free community gathering created with new moms in the 4th trimester in mind, especially those waiting for exercise clearance. It offers an easygoing walk outdoors and space for meaningful conversation, and mothers at any stage are welcome to attend. Complimentary coffee will be provided. Meet near shelter 5 to grab a cup before heading out for a relaxed stroll and supportive connection.

Smart Start offers free Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups for families with children ages 0 to 5. All families are welcome to participate. The gatherings meet weekly and no advance registration is needed. This session takes place at the New Hanover County Northeast Branch Library.

The Wailers present 50 Years of Positive Vibrations, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rastaman Vibration and paying tribute to one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ landmark albums. The performance centers on standout tracks from Rastaman Vibration alongside enduring classics that bring together audiences across generations.

This fundraiser supports Project SOAR for veterans with disabilities at ACCESS of Wilmington. VIP tickets are $200 and include a meet and greet, reserved seating, drink tickets, and event swag. General admission is $75.

This milestone black tie celebration marks ten years at Plaza on Princess. The evening features a cocktail reception, dinner, silent and live auctions, music and dancing, and special presentations. The program honors progress achieved through community support and looks ahead to what can be accomplished as a community in the ongoing fight against abuse.

Cape Fear Games hosts a Friday Night Magic Standard Showdown featuring Swiss rounds in the Standard format. Entry is $8 and can be purchased in store. Store credit is awarded per match win, with $5 per win if the event runs three rounds and $4 per win if it runs four rounds. First place receives a Standard Showdown promo card, and any undefeated player earns one pack from the most recent Standard set. Only sets that have had a prerelease are considered Standard legal. Players should have a Wizards EventLink account. Additional weekly events at this location include Modern, Commander, Draft, and more Standard.

Experience a live salute to five decades of Aerosmith hits with Pandora's Box, a tribute act launched in 2015 by Atlanta-based vocalist Nathan Utz and guitarist Steve Taylor. The project grew from their passion for the music and from Utz’s notable resemblance to Steven Tyler, along with similar vocal power, highlighted by a moment when three college students asked him for an autograph believing he was the Aerosmith frontman. The band quickly built momentum with sellout shows across the Southeast, along the East Coast, and as far as Alaska and Hawaii. In 2018 they became Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s top requested headline feature act, bringing their show to international audiences. The set spans the band’s entire catalog, from early standouts like "Dream On," "Sweet Emotion," and "Walk This Way," to MTV-era favorites including "Dude Looks Like a Lady," "Rag Doll," and "Love in an Elevator," and on through the 90s with the group’s first number one single in 1998, "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing." At a Pandora's Box show, favorite songs arrive quickly.

Commander takes the spotlight as part of Friday Night Magic, played in four-player single-elimination pods. The entry fee is $7, and entry can be purchased in store. Every participant receives a $5 store credit coin, and the last player standing earns two pulls from the promo card library. Participants should have a Wizards Eventlink account. Other weekly formats offered include Modern, Standard, Commander, and Draft.

Celebrate a beloved Wilmington tradition that has been thriving for 23 years. This riverfront farmers market features locally grown produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs, local honey, roasted coffee, chocolates, fresh bread, muffins, cakes, jams, salsa and more. Explore one-of-a-kind, handcrafted creations from local artisans, so each visit offers something new to discover. Admission is free, and leashed pets are welcome. Thanks to Cumulus Media and Excite Credit Union for their support.

At Ogden Park, the fifth annual New Hanover County first responders kickball tournament unites teams from law enforcement, fire, EMS, 911, and EM for a day of camaraderie and friendly competition. The beneficiary is the Cape Fear EMS Foundation, a 501c3 that supports local first responders in New Hanover County.

The Lindsay M Benton Foundation presents its tenth annual volleyball tournament at Capt'n Bill's Backyard Grill & Volleyball Facility, marking a decade of honoring Lindsay and supporting causes connected to her legacy. Expect a full day centered on the courts, with coed teams of four and up to two substitutes, and a team entry of $100. A full service restaurant and bar will be open for lunch. Raffles will feature a variety of prizes, including a 50/50. Participation is not limited to players, as attendees can watch the matches, enjoy food and drinks, purchase raffle tickets, and contribute to the fundraising effort. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win, and winners will be contacted. A Venmo option will be shared for those who cannot attend in person. Proceeds support Going Beyond the Pink, HonorBridge (Donate Life), the Lindsay M Benton Cheer, Art and Scholarship Fund, and Farm Fest, which supports the special needs community and Field Day at WCA.

Enjoy a day by the Cape Fear River at a waterfront market in Riverlights featuring 30 local makers. Browse goods, listen to live music, and explore a park filled with local vendors. Riverlights offers many established bars and restaurants, and coffee and food trucks will be on site. It is a welcoming outing for the whole family, including four legged friends.

At Halyburton Park, the sixth annual walk for molestation survivors creates a supportive space centered on healing, unity, and change. People come together to end silence, honor resilience, and show the strength that grows when communities stand together. The focus is on empowerment, connection, and a shared commitment to progress.

Take part in a friendly One Piece Card Game tournament using the Standard format with Swiss rounds. Entry is $8 and is available for purchase in store, and a Bandai account is required to participate. Every player receives one OP Tournament Pack. Store credit is awarded for each match win, set at $5 per win when there are three rounds and $4 per win when there are four rounds. Any player who finishes undefeated earns one pack from the most recent Standard set. First place also takes home one OP Winner Pack. For Standard play, only sets that have had a prerelease are eligible.

Reverend Horton Heat takes the stage at The Eagle’s Dare as part of the 5th Annual Rocktoberfest. This outdoor show features a sound that mixes rockabilly, 1950s country, surf, punk, big band, and swing, a blend they have developed since 1986. The lineup includes special guest Messer Chups and local support from The Phantom PlayBoys. All ages are welcome.

Discover the darker chapters of Wilmington, North Carolina, on a guided tour that delves into notorious, unusual, and startling true crime stories. Highlights include espionage from the tense 1940s and murder cases reaching back to the city’s turbulent 1840s, with additional tales of mayhem and more along the way.

Choose your pace with a Magic: The Gathering Commander tournament that offers either friendly, social pods or a competitive winner-takes-all option. Play takes place in four-player single-elimination pods. The entry fee is $7. Casual pods provide a $5 store credit coin for participation, and the last player remaining receives two pulls from the promo card library. Registration is in-store, and a Wizards Eventlink account is needed.

Led by veteran multi-genre musician James Sardone, The Sardines are a Wilmington, North Carolina band that blends indie and psyche rock with melodic pop sensibilities. Their 2023 EP, Colors, is available to hear on the Fort Lowell Records website.

Opening night for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra takes place at the Wilson Center - Cape Fear Community College with a program that explores how Dvořák’s New World legacy influenced American music. Peter Askim conducts, and violinist Stephan Jackiw is featured in Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto. The concert includes Carlos Simon’s Festive Fanfare and Overture and concludes with Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, From the New World. Suitable for all ages.

An evening of piano-driven storytelling and acoustic charm featuring Jim Ellis and Doug McFarland. From the North Carolina coast, Jim is a piano-playing singer songwriter who blends folk, rock, pop, and country with an easygoing coastal feel. Influenced by storytellers such as Jackson Browne and James Taylor, he favors lyrics that feel like a conversation and melodies that linger. Onstage his piano brings a New Orleans bounce with second line swing, drawing comparisons to Bruce Hornsby, with a hint of blues. Over more than four decades he has written, performed, and recorded, including early work with his band Waterline on the album Long Goners, which featured Sonny Landreth alongside The Goners, the group best known as John Hiatt’s backing band. Landreth’s distinctive slide guitar, heard with artists like Jimmy Buffett and Dolly Parton, helped shape that roots-driven, open-road feel. His solo releases include the four-song EP Lucky Enough, centered on love, simple joys, and gratitude, followed by the piano-forward Can’t Keep Quiet Today colored by second line rhythms and New Orleans tones, and most recently Forgotten How to Fly, a grittier collection about shaken confidence, hard lessons, and starting again. Doug McFarland performs as a singer and guitarist and is also known for kazoo playing. He is recognized for acoustic performances, heartfelt and occasionally witty songwriting, and a playful streak that even shows up in his Photoshop creations. Live, he mixes a varied set with just the right touch of witty banter. Tickets are $15 plus fees.

Compete in a Pokémon League event where players are matched within age divisions and can put their decks to the test against the field. The event uses the Standard format with Swiss rounds, best of one. Entry is $8 and may be purchased in store. Every participant receives one POP Pack. Store credit is awarded for each match win, set at $5 per win when there are three rounds and $4 per win when there are four rounds. Any undefeated player earns one pack from the most recent Standard set. Only sets that have had a prerelease are considered Standard for this event.

Backspin Social hosts free World Tavern Poker No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournaments. Players of any experience level can expect a friendly setting to hone their skills, meet fellow players, and compete for points and prizes. No buy-in is required and play does not involve gambling. Points earned count toward World Tavern Poker standings at the local, regional, and national levels, with chances to qualify for championship events and win major prizes.