Name: 46th Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival
Start: 2026-02-05T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The 46th Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival kicks off with a Thursday evening performance by Noel Freidline and Maria Howell, with The Benny Hill Quartet opening.  The Jazz Festival will run February 5th through the 7th.
Friday and Saturday Nights - We will continue our celebration with All-Star musicians playing in the traditional seven sets of six or seven players, each set with a different leader. You will hear many of our favorite NCJF musicians plus new additions to our lineup. You will not want to miss this exciting 46th Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival! These will be 4 ½ hour concerts.For tickets and more information, see the <a href="https://ncjazzfestival.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">NC Jazz Festival</a> website.

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WILMINGTON, NC,— <a href="https://www.brightmoreofwilmington.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brightmore of Wilmington</a>, a leading senior living community and trusted local resource, will host its 1st Vendor Fair on Thursday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Designed to connect older adults, families, and caregivers with valuable local services, the Vendor Fair will bring together a wide range of experts and community partners in one convenient setting. 
“Brightmore has always been committed to serving as a resource not only for our residents, but for the greater Wilmington community,” said May Heath, Sales and Marketing Director at Brightmore. “This event is a meaningful way to introduce people to the trusted partners and experts who can support them through every stage of aging.”
Guests are encouraged to stroll the campus, visit vendor tables, ask questions, and gather helpful information in a welcoming, relaxed environment. The Cool Beans Coffee Truck will be on site, serving complimentary hot coffee throughout the event.
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Date: May 8 
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
Location: Brightmore of Wilmington, 2324 S 41st St, Wilmington, NC
Participating vendors include real estate and downsizing specialists, home care providers, senior safety professionals, nonprofit organizations, and a variety of community service partners dedicated to supporting older adults and their families.
The Brightmore of Wilmington Vendor Fair reflects the community’s ongoing commitment to education, connection, and support, reinforcing its role as a hub for resources that enhance quality of life.

Brightmore of Wilmington/The Kempton/The Commons
Brightmore of Wilmington is a full-service rental retirement community located in Midtown Wilmington, a community known for its bustling riverfront, moss-draped oaks in its 230-block historic district, and island beaches. Brightmore of Wilmington offers independent living that supports a vibrant lifestyle for active seniors. The Kempton and The Commons, both located on-site, provide assisted living and memory care. Brightmore of Wilmington is owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living, LLC, a division of Liberty Health that specializes in senior living and retirement communities. To learn more about Brightmore of Wilmington, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brightmoreofwilmington.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.BrightmoreOfWilmington.com</a>. To learn more about Liberty Senior Living and the communities they offer, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.libertyseniorliving.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.LibertySeniorLiving.com</a>.

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Brightmore of Wilmington Hosts First Annual Campus-Wide Vendor Fair

Unity Spiritual Center of Wilmington

A soulful, heart-opening experience through music and mantra, Kirtan is the practice of praising the Divine through guided call-and-response chanting. Experience a deeper soul connection to yourself and others through the healing energy of song — no signing experience required!
Set in the peaceful space of Unity Spiritual Center, this class offers a chance to quiet the mind, regulate the body, and uplift your spirit. Join us as we share in a powerful sense of community.Come as you are, leave feeling reenergized, grounded, and deeply connectedOption to bring your own instrument if you feel called or you can simply share your voice. 
Leah is a Wilmington-based yoga teacher, Kirtan leader, and host of the On the Mat podcast. Since recommitting to her practice in 2020, she has trained globally - including in Bali and India - earning her 500hr RYT designation and certification in Vinyasa, Yin, Pre/Postnatal Yoga, and meditation. She is passionate about sharing these beautiful, sacred practices and making them accessible to all!
All classes are offered on a sliding scale ($16–$25). Pre-registration required.

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Celebrating 250 years. One land. Many voices. This Land, These Voices lifts songs of hope, struggle, and justice—honoring America’s past while calling us toward a more just and shared future.
Please join us for this FREE, family-friendly concert featuring New Hanover County's professional choir, Wilmington Voices. It is more than a look back; it is a reminder that the American story is still being written by all of us, together.
May 8, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 7:30pm concert (doors open at 7pm) May 10, Cameron Art Museum, 3pm concert (doors open at 2:30)

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Celebrating 250 years. One land. Many voices. This Land, These Voices lifts songs of hope, struggle, and justice—honoring...

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The Wilmington Farmers Market runs rain or shine, year round on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.&nbsp; Stock up on your favorite local produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, and other weekly staples.

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Tempo 33 Piano Bar and Lounge

Following her wildly successful first run, Ray Kennedy announces the return of cabaret diva, stage and film veteran Diana "Red" Kyle to Tempo 33 Piano Bar and Lounge in Wilmington:
Saturday, May 9, 2026 33 South Front St. - 3rd floor Wilmington, NC
TIX: REDSHOW.SQUARE.SITE Additional 2 drink/food minimum required
With some new material and guest singers Mirla Criste, Trevor Marlow and Matthew Thomas-Reid, RED'S BACK! And Still Unfiltered is poised once again to wow Diana Kyle's audience with her madcap humor and tuneful songs from the Broadway and Hollywood cannon.
WHAT CRITICS SAY:
"Veteran stage and film actress is mesmerizing...!" - All About The Stage, LA "... makes the most of it...mercurial..." - Discover Hollywood Magazine, LA "A commanding presence." - Stage Raw, LA


WHO IS DIANA "RED" KYLE?
Formerly based in NYC and Hollywood, veteran film and stage actress Diana Kyle, known locally as “Red,” is a native Southerner with her own brand of raucous and suggestive humor, along with heartfelt personal stories, in addition to having a professionally trained theatrical singing voice.
She has performed leading roles in MAME, APPLAUSE! ANNIE WARBUCKS, DAMES AT SEA and many other musicals. While in Los Angeles, she was the recipient of an LA WEEKLY THEATRE AWARD for her comedic role in the acclaimed A MULHOLLAND CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre of Note. In 2015 she had the title role of Ma Barker in THE GHOST OF MA BARKER, for which she received rave reviews, at the Ruby Theatre in Hollywood.
Diana has given two concerts in Hollywood at Barnsdall Park Theatre and was a favorite at open mic venues throughout Los Angeles.
Additionally, she has made several television appearances: “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia”; “Suburgatory”; “Mad Men” and “Anger Management”. Film work includes “Freedom Writers”, “The Great Buck Howard”, “Dark Streets”, and “Dreamgirls”.
Diana was also involved in the executive and legal entertainment arena in Los Angeles for over 15 years including Warner Bros. and Paramount Studios, as well as independent feature film production.
Producing credits include the cult favorite SCREECH OF THE DECAPITATED and GREELEY’S FIELD. (In the first film she also can be seen as a “biker chick in the Amazon Jungle”…totally worth the 99 cents on Prime!)
In 2017 after almost two decades in Tinseltown, Diana headed back east and by providence, or just good luck, ended up in the Port City. And history is made!
See you at the show - come and have a few drinks, tons of laughs…and thanks!

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Outlander In The Cape Fear&nbsp;&nbsp;Two cruises--one at 10 a.m. and one at 12 Noon.&nbsp; $40. Join Wilmington Water Tours for a presentation of Outlander in the Cape Fear with Hunter Ingram, Asst. Dir. at Burgwin-Wright Museum. In conjunction with “Burgwin-Wright Presents…Outlander in the Cape Fear” and based on the books by Diana Gabaldon and TV series, Hunter will share how&nbsp;Scottish settlers, played a significant role in the early history of NC and how&nbsp;Wilmington played a role in the series--all while cruising the Cape Fear River.&nbsp;There is a second cruise at Noon on this day as well. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure. Our full bar offers snacks and refreshments for all ages. This is a popular cruise and will sell out, 90 minutes, $40.

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Experience the peaceful and transformative power of mantra meditation with Madhavaya and the Spirit Soul and Friends musical peace troupe. This recurring gathering offers a welcoming introduction to meditative practices in a serene setting. Fee: Love Donation

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Cameron Art Museum

Celebrating 250 years. One land. Many voices. This Land, These Voices lifts songs of hope, struggle, and justice—honoring America’s past while calling us toward a more just and shared future.
Please join us for this FREE, family-friendly concert featuring New Hanover County's professional choir, Wilmington Voices. It is more than a look back; it is a reminder that the American story is still being written by all of us, together.
May 8, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 7:30pm concert (doors open at 7pm) May 10, Cameron Art Museum, 3pm concert (doors open at 2:30)
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