Festive Flickers
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, Nov. 27, 5 p.m., Free
Wrightsville Beach Park
The Town of Wrightsville Beach will host its annual tree lighting ceremony. The event is free and open to the public. Hot chocolate will be provided. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at 5:45 p.m. To learn more, call 910-256-7925.
Holiday Hilarity
“SantaLand Diaries”
Friday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., $15
Red Barn Studio Theater
Panache Theatrical Productions presents David Sedaris’ story of Crumpet, the disgruntled Macy’s Christmas elf, and his crabby holiday mishaps. The dark comedy stars Anthony Lawson and will continue to run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings through Dec. 20. To purchase tickets, call 910-251-1788.
Artsy Evening
Fourth Friday Gallery Night
Friday, Nov. 27, 6-9 p.m., Free
Various locations, downtown Wilmington
Crescent Moon, ACES Gallery and Port City Fine Arts & Crafts are among more than a dozen Wilmington galleries that extend their store hours on the fourth Friday each month and provide complimentary beverages and live music to their guests. For details, visit
www.artscouncilofwilmington.org
Seasonal Sounds
Swing’n the Holidays
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $22 -$40
Thalian Hall
Swing’n the Holidays features the Jive Aces, a renowned jive and swing band from the United Kingdom. The band once performed for Queen Elizabeth during Diamond Jubilee celebrations. They also performed in the London 2012 Olympics. To purchase tickets, call 910-632-2285.