17 Things to Do in Wilmington NC This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Arts & Culture

Magic, Light and Sacred Geometry Exhibit at CAM

A visually stunning exhibition exploring sacred geometry and light opens at Cameron Art Museum through May 24.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Cameron Art Museum

William and Judith - a play by Cody Daigle-Orians

A new play by local playwright Cody Daigle-Orians runs for multiple performances at Thalian Hall through the weekend.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 PM · Thalian Hall Center for Performing Arts

Tapyard Sunday Artist Showcase

A curated collection of local artists showcases their talents at Tap Yard from 12–4 PM on Sunday.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 12:00 PM · Tap Yard Wilmington

Music & Nightlife

Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers

An almost-sold-out live performance at Poplar Grove Plantation featuring Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers.

Friday, May 1, 2026 5:30 PM · Poplar Grove Plantation

Ani DiFranco w/ Special Guest Valerie June

Folk-rock icon Ani DiFranco brings her powerful live show to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater with special guest Valerie June.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilmington, NC

Husk Soirée – House Music in the Courtyard

Local selectors NËI, Jah, and Matt Lloyd spin a steady flow of house music in the open-air courtyard at The Husk in downtown Wilmington.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:00 PM · The Husk, Downtown Wilmington

Date Night

Meka La Crème's Jazz Cabaret with the Speakeasy 7

An intimate jazz cabaret experience featuring vocalist Meka La Crème and the seven-piece Speakeasy 7 at The Eagle's Dare.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:00 PM · The Eagle's Dare

Outdoors & Active

Full Flower Moon Yin & Sound Bath on the Beach

A 75-minute yin yoga and sound bath on the beach at Wrightsville Beach as the Full Flower Moon in Scorpio rises over the ocean.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Pier Yoga at Crystal Pier

Kick off the first full weekend of Wilmington Yoga Center's pier yoga season with a sunrise class on Crystal Pier at Wrightsville Beach.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:30 AM · Crystal Pier, Wrightsville Beach

Yummy Yoga at Terra Sol Sanctuary

A deeply nourishing session combining gentle movement, restorative yoga poses, breathwork, and guided visualization for deep rest and renewal at Terra Sol Sanctuary.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 2:00 PM · Terra Sol Sanctuary, Wilmington

WILMA Dash & Health Fest

Wilmington's beloved all-female 5K run and walk combines fitness with a health and wellness after-party along the riverfront.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · Wilmington

Family-Friendly

Booked & Busy Market with Bad Bs Books & Wilmington Girls Club

A vendor market organized by Bad Bs Books and The Wilmington Girls Club along the Riverwalk celebrating books, small businesses, and local community.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Riverwalk, Wilmington

Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market Opening Day

The beloved Wrightsville Beach Farmers' Market reopens for the season with local food, produce, drinks, and artisan goods at the Wrightsville Beach Park softball field.

Monday, May 4, 2026 8:00 AM · Wrightsville Beach Park, Wrightsville Beach

Food & Drink

May Pop-Up Market at Shuckin' Shack – Leland

A festive pop-up vendor market at Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Leland to kick off May.

Friday, May 1, 2026 4:00 PM · Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar, Leland, NC

Circle Pit BBQ Pop-Up – Street Festival Menu

Circle Pit BBQ is back at the window Friday only from 5 PM with a killer street festival-inspired menu next door to The Eagle's Dare live music event.

Friday, May 1, 2026 5:00 PM · Out of The Weeds Commissary Kitchen, Wilmington

WSC Book Club – 'The Measure' @ Wine Knot Sky Bar

Women's Social Club Wilmington kicks off its inaugural book club with a discussion of Nikki Erlick's 'The Measure' at the rooftop Wine Knot Sky Bar.

Wednesday, May 7, 2026 · Wine Knot Sky Bar, Wilmington

Free Events

Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace – Artisan Market

The Sunday artisan market returns downtown with local makers, crafts, and goods in a relaxed open-air setting.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:00 AM · Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace