06/12/2026
✨ Local with Leigh ✨
Your Wilmington weekend lineup is full of art, music, comedy, theater, and a little something unexpected.
🎨 Paint Your Pet: Character Edition
Thursday, June 11 | 6:30 PM
Wine & Design Wilmington
Bring your pet’s personality to life on canvas with a fun paint-and-sip style class.
🏳️🌈 Cape Q***r Pride Fest 2026
Friday, June 12
Brooklyn Arts District
A weekend of live music, art, performances, food, local vendors, and community celebration supporting The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast.
🎤 Dan Duvall at Dead Crow Comedy Room
Friday, June 12 | 7:00 PM
Enjoy a night of smart, easygoing comedy from a nationally recognized comic with credits including CBC, Just For Laughs, and Adult Swim.
👻 Shadows in the Parlor
Friday, June 12 | 7:00 PM
Latimer House Museum and Gardens
Step inside for an immersive evening of Victorian ghost stories, local history, and a guided paranormal investigation.
🎸 Sister Hazel
Saturday, June 13 | 6:00 PM
Bowstring Bar and Music Venue
A little nostalgia, a lot of singalong energy, and all the 90s feel-good favorites.
🎨 Artist Reception: “Perspectives”
Sunday, June 14 | 2:00 PM
Art in Bloom Gallery
Featuring new work by Joanne Geisel, live guitar from Miles Moore, refreshments, and pieces from more than 30 gallery artists.
🎭 SIX
Sunday, June 14 | 6:30 PM
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
History gets a bold, musical remix as the six wives of Henry VIII take center stage.
Whether you’re in the mood for live music, local art, a good laugh, or a night out downtown, Wilmington has plenty happening this weekend.
See you around town,
Leigh