While the city prepares for the full-fledged festivities of Azalea Fest 2026, the cast and crew of the Thalian Association’s “The Wizard of Oz” are ramping up for the ever dreaded “Hell Week” to begin.

Wilbur & Orville: The Workshop Upstairs is a limited 8-week production about the Wright brothers in a temporary space from April to May.

Big Dawg Productions play about Robert Harrill, “The Hermit of Fort Fisher” at Thalian Hall opens April 2-5 and 9-12.

The No Kings Protests in Wilmington had the largest turnout of the past three protests. The crowd peacefully displayed their freedom of expression in the heart of downtown Wilmington.

The Campfireball show has evolved over time and returns to Jengo’s Playhouse this week, March 26.