Songs of Peace returns for a second year at Waterline Brewing this Friday, June 19.

Queen Anne Suppliers had its soft opening earlier in May, and owner Britton Edwards shares how life led to this booming yet still controversial business before his grand opening on June 20.

Enjoy this year’s Trash’n Fash’n complete with food trucks and vendors at Perennial Harbor on Saturday, June 20 at 6 p.m.

At Recess by Bevin Prince, the mission is simple: their aim is “bring back play” in a way that elevates and uplifts a community. Offering 45 minute, high-intensity workouts focused on wellness, positivity, community, and fun, it’s a place that makes this promise: you’ll never be picked last at Recess.

With her roots in Leland, NC, Prwincezz Malaysia Kay takes more than just the stage. She forms a community of folks ready to celebrate and embrace themselves.

Cape Queer Pride Fest launches a new Pride party this weekend, June 12-14, in the Brooklyn Arts District, from Flytrap Brewing to Chow Town.

This week, Three Pines Project is hosting its first-ever volleyball fundraiser tournament, happening on June 6 at Capt'n Bill’s.

A Collective Reading on Visibility, Becoming, and Why the Cosmos Will Not Let You Stay Small Anymore

Off Wrightsville Ave, down a private drive, at the lip of Hewlett’s Creek, sits a house by a dock where Dawson Leery once lived. The house is for sale for the first time ever, and the realtor invited encore to take a private tour.

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Danny Crapanzana digs into this year’s Greek Festival and learns a new word...

From Gwenyfar: There are questions in life that surprise you—the stock answer on the tip of your tongue no longer applies—and you have to formulate a new answer.

Fronting Life's Immersive Music Experience ft. Mose is Saturday, May 3 at Plaza on Princess. Tickets are $35. Information at frontinglife.com.

For Amanda Adkins, Fleur Couture represents more than a single event—it’s a milestone in her journey as both a creative and a business owner.

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.

Bricks and Minifigs Wilmington, ILM’s official Lego resale store, will open this Saturday for folks of all ages who love Lego.

HPFANGS talks Keith Haring and “I Heart ILM” event on Feb. 14 at Savard Beer & Board.

Gwenyfar Rohler returns to encore pages but not for the longtime encore column, Live Local...

Thalian Hall offers a variety of tour options, for more information and to book a tour visit thalianhall.org/tours

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