Satire Sets the Stage
“The Doctor in Spite of Himself”
UNCW Cultural Arts Building
Sept. 25-28, Oct. 2-5, 8 p.m.
Tickets $5-$12
The University of North Carolina Wilmington Theater Department presents a new translation of Moliere’s “The Doctor in Spite of Himself.” Directed by Anne Berkeley, this 1666 satire of the medical profession tells the story of an unhappy wife who convinces her woodcutter husband he’s actually an eminent physician. Medical hijinks ensue. For ticket information, call 910-962-3500 or visit
www.uncw.edu/theatre
Get Set to Sweat
Wilmington YMCA Sprint Triathlon
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Saturday, Sept. 27, 7 a.m.
The Wilmington YMCA Sprint Triathlon begins at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach. The race consists of a 1.500-meter swim, a 12-mile bike and 5K run. For more information, call 910-251-9622. Racers can register online at
www.setupevents.com
For the Birds
Migratory Bird Workshop
Halyburton Park
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Park naturalist Mike Campbell and Halyburton Park manager Andy Fairbanks lead local birdwatchers in an exploration of habitats in Wilmington, Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher. Attendees will learn to identify warblers, raptors, waders, shorebirds and others. Preregistration is required and admission is $10. For more information or to register, call
910 -341-0075 or email [email protected]
Good Old-Fashioned Fun
Family Fun Day
Bellamy Mansion Museum
Sunday, Sept. 28, 1-5 p.m.
Children of all ages and are invited to an outdoor event featuring face painting, storytelling, live music, museum tours and photo ops with 19th century-themed cutouts. Kids can try their hand at kite making, origami, coloring, puppetry and more at craft tables. The event also includes farm animals, pony rides and a petting area. Admission is free. For more information, call 910-251-3700 or email [email protected]
