Tunes on the Town
Downtown Sundown Summer Concert Series
Friday, May 27, 6-10 p.m., Free
Princess and North Water streets
Across from the Wilmington Riverwalk, the 11th Annual Downtown Sundown Summer Concert series kicks off with the Coldplay tribute band 4.2 and opening band Striking Copper. The concert series runs rain or shine through Sept. 2. For more information, call 910-763-7349 or go to www.wilmingtondowntown.com
Boomin’ Boardwalk
Fireworks by the Sea and Live Music
Friday, May 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Free
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the family-friendly attractions of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk and then at 6:30 p.m., live music featuring Jack Jack 180. After sundown, watch fireworks over the ocean. For more details, call 910-458-8434 or email [email protected]
Classic Laughs
“The Fantasticks”
May 26-29, $32
Thalian Hall
A funny, romantic musical that ran in NYC for more than 50 years comes to downtown Wilmington. Narrator El Gallo guides the audience through the tale of a boy and a girl who fall in love. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 910-632-2285.
Start with Art
Fourth Friday Gallery Night
Friday, May 27, 6 p.m., Free
Various Wilmington venues
This free, self-guided tour of galleries and art studios features various mediums like photography, paintings, ceramics, mixed media and more. Live music, wine and food are included. For more information, call 910-343-0998 or email [email protected]