Today
in Wilmington
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Children’s Museum of Wilmington will host its 15th Annual Fore the Children Golf Tournament Monday, May 11 at Cape Fear Country Club, and the event is already sold out due to strong community support. The fundraiser aims to benefit the museum’s programs. WWAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shake Shack opened its restaurant off Military Cutoff Road on Wednesday, April 22, with a fundraiser supporting the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC—each sandwich sold donated $1. The store is in front of Total Wine and More in a 3,000 sqft building boasting outdoor seating. Port City Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thalian Hall and Cameron Art Museum will unveil a working replica of an 1858 stage curtain on Saturday, April 25 during Annual Community Day + the replica reproduces scenic artist William Russell Smith's original design on the main stage. WWAY
- ➤ The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra launches its 2026 — 27 classic series in September with a concert called 'Three Generations of American Music' on Sept. 26 and will feature works by Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann until May. Season subscriptions are now available and single tickets will go on sale June 1. FOX Wilmington
- ➤ Driver's Ed, a comedy filmed in Wilmington, releases in theaters and on demand May 15. The film — directed by Bobby Farrelly and produced by local couple Jonas and Jennifer Pate — features local landmarks like UNCW and Paul’s Place along with big-name actors. Wilmington Star-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CFCC will launch its free Adult High School program at North Campus starting in July 2026 to help adults earn a diploma through nine-week sessions + flexible in-person or online classes available for those balancing work and other commitments. WWAY
- ➤ Cape Fear Community College will launch its free Adult High School program at the North Campus this July to help more people earn their diploma, with nine-week classes available in-person from 1 to 5 p.m. or 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and online. Port City Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington residents can join Earth Day 2026 events today to clean beaches, plant trees and gardens, and learn composting techniques (Our Power, Our Planet) as experts say these actions boost local climate resilience. WWAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NCDOT will dedicate Military Cutoff Bridge to local oyster entrepreneur Cornelius E. Nixon (who opened the county’s first oyster shucking facility) on Friday, Apr. 24 at 11 a.m. at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station Auditorium downtown. WECT
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Lagerfest 2026
1-5 p.m. — Wrightsville Beach Brewery — $25 for tasting glass and unlimited sampling — Celebrate local lagers with live music and food options.
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Summer Music Series - May
5-8 p.m. — Bluewater Waterfront Grill — Free entry — Come rock the dock with live music and waterfront views every Sunday this May.
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Tiffany & Tea Event
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Azalea Antiques & Art — Free entry — Experience an elegant evening with fine tea, select wines, and curated charcuterie alongside sisterhood.
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Dead on the Deck: The Deadtown Cosmonauts
2-6 p.m. — Katy's Grill and Bar — Free entry — Experience high-energy music inspired by the beaches of Wilmington, NC.
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John Crist Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College — Tickets vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians.
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Benny Hill Jazz Quartet Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Music on Market — Free entry — Enjoy an electrifying performance by the acclaimed Benny Hill Jazz Quartet featuring vibrant saxophone improvisations.
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Earth with Wind & Fire Concert
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Live Oak Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful rhythms of Earth, Wind & Fire at this lively outdoor concert.
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Coastal Entrepreneurship Awards
6-9 p.m. — UNCW Burney Center — Recognizing local innovation — Celebrate emerging and established businesses in the Cape Fear region.
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