Eight Theatres pack the holiday calendar with Christmas musicals, cartoons, and carols for families who like their Christmas loud and live. WILMINGTON, Del. — From green ogres and grumpy Grinches to mermaids, miracles, and marching toy soldiers, New Castle County’s stages are turning into Christmas destinations for families who like their holiday cheer with a live orchestra pit. Eight theatres …
Our Wilmington Weekend: Amish Outlaws at The Queen, the Delaware Antiques Show, Blue Coats opener, Robot Demo, and more. Families have plenty of ways to eat, explore, and be entertained. WILMINGTON, Del. — From high-energy cover bands and antiques to pro basketball, theater and family day trips, the Wilmington area is packed with options this weekend, Nov. 7–9. Amish …
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Division of the Arts has announced $5,056,525 in grants to 125 arts and community organizations for Fiscal Year 2026, funding projects that will provide cultural programming, education, and opportunities across three counties. The grants span General Operating Support, Project Support, Arts Stabilization, StartUp, and Education Resource programs, supporting everything from small-town theaters to statewide educational partnerships. …
WILMINGTON— Delaware Shakespeare is reimagining a comedy favorite with Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras, a bilingual musical adaptation set to run July 17 through August 3 at Rockwood Park as part of the 2025 Summer Festival. The production blends English, Spanish, and “Fake-speare,” combining Shakespeare’s classic language with vibrant original music and Latin American influences. The story follows Venezuelan …
WINTERTHUR—A new exhibition, now open at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, brings to life a powerful and previously unrealized vision of Black American culture, history, and resistance. Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery is inspired by an 1859 essay by educator and journalist William J. Wilson—writing under the pen name “Ethiop”—who imagined a fictional gallery that highlighted the lived experiences …
NEW CASTLE — New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry and the Public Arts Commission (PAC) have issued a call for local artists to submit works for a new, long-term art installation at the County Executive’s Offices at the Government Center in New Castle. “In honor of New Castle County’s new County Executive, Marcus Henry, the Public Arts Commission is hosting …
WILMINGTON — The Bridge Art Gallery, which opened its Wilmington location in February earlier this year, continues to expand its programming with the solo exhibition Fiber Secrets by Atlanta-based artist Maurice Evans. READ: Black-owned Bridge Art Gallery opens new spot in Wilmington Founded by Cheryl and Christopher Mack, the gallery aims to serve as a platform for diverse artists while …
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington International Film Festival will make its debut October 9–12, 2025, bringing four days of global cinema, arts, and community events to the city — including a new scholarship program awarding a full four-year Wilmington University scholarship to a local high school filmmaker. The four-day festival will take place across multiple venues—including Theatre N @ Nemours, The …
WILMINGTON — Delaware Humanities (DH) continues to respond to the sudden suspension of federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), following an April 2nd notice from Acting NEH Director Michael McDonald. The funding cut, ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), took effect on April 1st, affecting all 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils nationwide. READ: …
WILMINGTON – The national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is set to make a one-day stop in Wilmington, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Playhouse on Rodney Square. The performance, beginning at 2 PM, marks a special opportunity for local audiences to experience the sequel to the wildly successful Menopause The Musical®. The sequel …
WILMINGTON— The national tour of Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical, will be presented at The Playhouse on Rodney Square from April 11 to 13, 2025. The production is being presented by The Grand as part of the Broadway in Wilmington series. Dear Evan Hansen opened on Broadway in December 2016 and received six Tony Awards in …
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Art Museum, in collaboration with the Nanticoke Indian Association, is set to host the 4th Annual Powwow of Arts and Culture on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The vibrant celebration of Indigenous traditions will feature traditional dance, music, artisan vendors, food stalls, and hands-on art activities for children. The event, along with museum admission, is free and …
