LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast

Queer Youth Prom
2025-05-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Everyone deserves a chance to feel fancy! This year’s youth pride prom is the perfect event for that outfit you’ve been saying, “I just need an excuse to wear that!”
All queer kids, ages 12-18, are invited to join us for an evening of fun with activities like:

Dancing
Socializing
Bracelet Making
…And more!

Please RSVP through this link or by scanning the QR code on the poster. Tickets are free with the code YPP25, but a $25 dollar donation is encouraged to help us hold more events like this in the future!

Poster designed WPYG member Varya 🙂

Silver Pride Cinema Festival
2025-05-10 10:00 - 20:30 | Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Welcome to the first Silver Pride Cinema Festival in Wilmington, NC! This is a one day film festival at Jengo’s Playhouse on Saturday, May 10, 2025. There will be four screenings, 3 feature length films and one shorts block. This event is hosted by Silver Pride Circle of the Cape Fear.
Find more information and ticket sales here: https://silverpridecinemafestival.eventive.org/welcome

Out On Front Together
2025-05-17 17:00 - 22:00 | 128 South, 128 S Front Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
We can’t wait to see you at our first annual Out On Front Together Charity Gala! The evening will be filled with dining, entertainment, and meaningful moments that showcase the beauty, strength, and brilliance of our community.
What to look forward to:

Cocktail Hour & Networking: Connect with fellow supporters, allies, and community leaders.
Gourmet Dinner & Program: Enjoy a thoughtfully curated meal while hearing inspiring words from our speakers.
Award Recognitions: Honoring outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond in supporting LGBTQ+ advocacy and progress.
Entertainment & Celebration: Dance, enjoy live music, and revel in a night of joy, empowerment, and solidarity.

Buy tickets here!

New Changes Family Support Group
2025-05-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-16 18:30 - 19:30
Change can be difficult to navigate, even if it’s for the best. If you have an adult child or loved one who has come out as transgender, we invite you to join our New Changes support group for a safe space to work through your emotions! Led by Rachel Doll, the mother of a transgender son, this group focuses on creating a productive space to process your feelings and learn how to support a family member who is transitioning.
New Changes meets on the final Monday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. For the location and more information, please email newchanges@lgbtqcapefear.org to be screened. You must be screened prior to entry.

Trans Closet with Vintage Values PRIDE PROM EDITION!
2025-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Vintage Values – Downtown Location, 609 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Join the LGBTQ Center and Vintage Values at our monthly Trans Closet! Shop for cheap, gender affirming clothes in a discreet space, open only to other members of the community. This month’s event will be held at the downtown location, at 609 Castle Street, on Tuesday, May 20th from 5:30 to 6:30. This event takes place after store hours to ensure a private, safe space.

As we get ready to head into June, start the celebrations early by shopping for your Pride Prom outfit! Bring your friends to enjoy this special pre-party event, complete with refreshments, fashion advice, and lots of fun!

The Trans Closet will be held on the last Tuesday of each month. Make sure to double-check the time and place, as the store location and hours will rotate each time. Can’t wait to see you there!

Prep for Prom!
2025-06-08 12:00 - 14:00 | delphine & james, 230 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC, United States
The kind, beautiful, and generous artists at Delphine & James Salon are opening up their doors to help you glam up for prom! Join on Sunday, June 8th at 12pm to gain all the tools you need to look prom perfect. The salon will be filled with hair and makeup specialists who will be ready to help you learn and execute the skills needed for your ideal prom look. Want to learn to curl your hair? Shape your brows? Apply lip liner? They can do it all!
This event is free but capacity is limited so registration is required!
Register here: https://secure.lgbtqcapefear.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18962

Adult Pride Prom
2025-06-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Eagle’s Dare, 420 N 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Get ready to step into an electrifying celebration at this year’s Pride Prom—where the energy of a high-energy dance club meets the magic of prom! This is your night to shine, express yourself, and dance the night away in a space filled with love, light, and liberation.
Expect dazzling décor, a killer playlist featuring queer anthems, and a welcoming environment filled with joy and acceptance. Whether you’re voguing under the lights, laughing with friends in the lounge, or making memories on the dance floor, Pride Prom is the ultimate night of self-expression, acceptance, and pure party vibes. Come as you are, bring your chosen family, and get ready for a night filled with laughter, community, and pure magic. 🌈✨
Dress code? Whatever makes you feel fabulous, fierce, and free! 🌟🌈
Tickets are $25. This event will include light refreshments and a cash bar.
Buy tickets here: https://secure.lgbtqcapefear.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F16164

Family Pride Festival
2025-06-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Long Leaf Park, Long Leaf Park, Shelter 4, Wilmington, NC, United States
Please join us at Long Leaf Park on June 28th for this year’s Family Pride Festival! This will be a fun filled event all about celebrating LGBTQ Community. Expect delicious food, lots of games, a bunch of arts and crafts, and a local vendor market, and of course, a wonderful day of queer joy!
This event runs from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is totally free to enter, although donations to the LGBTQ Center are welcome to help us keep hosting events like this!
We can’t wait to see you there!
PS: Interested in selling something at the market? Sign up now!

Trans Coffee Hour at Luna Caffe
2025-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Luna Caffe, 608 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Grab a drink and hang out at the Trans Coffee Hour! This monthly meeting is designed to be a relaxing and engaging way for transgender people in the Wilmington area to get to know each other. Play games, bring an art project, or just chat with friends and destress in a safe space centering trans people of all backgrounds.
This group takes place on the 3rd Saturday of each month, from 6 to 8pm. If you have any questions, send them to transsocial@proton.me or transsocial@nialoy.me.

Songs of Peace
2025-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Please join us for a night of peace songs along with speakers, raffles, vendor and info tables, a food truck, interactive activities, and more!!

This event is free and open to the public. $1 per beer sold will benefit the newly returned Encore Magazine and the newly formed Wilmington Peace Festival!

With music from: – Port City Ukuholics– Jesse Stockton– Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid)– Kelly Zullo– Nate Gerry

And featuring speakers: – Velva Jenkins– Dr. Lesley Daspit – Rev. Meg McBride– TR Nunley

We can’t wait to see you there!

Big Gay Hoedown
2025-09-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Calling all cowpokes! Come on down to the second annual Big Gay Hoedown for a a night of dancing, queer country celebrating, and horsing around! Featuring a Chappell Roan line dancing lesson from Diva Dance Port City and two mini horses from One Herd– along with snacks, drinks, and a Western themed photo booth– this night of rootin’ tootin’ good fun is one you shouldn’t miss.
Tickets are $35 and on sale now: https://secure.lgbtqcapefear.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18791

ILM Action Network Introductory Meeting
2025-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast, 1506 Market St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Want to get connected to your community? Interested in protests, mutual aid, and other kinds of local action? Come to the ILM Action Network’s first meeting to learn about their mission and meet similarly-minded peers!
Runs from 6 to 8pm here at the LGBTQ Center. No registration is required, just curiosity!

Queer Open Mic & Costume Ball Salonaganza
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:30 | The Roasted Bookery, 1102 Castle St, Unit 101, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Come out to the Roasted Bookery on Wednesday, October 15th for a night of ghosts, ghouls, and gays! Bring something to present (if you would like!) and your spookiest costume and get ready for a scarily good time.
Presented by Stonewall Sports, the Roasted Bookery, and The Underway Review, any purchases made will benefit the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast.

Ace Week
2025-10-19 - 2025-10-25
Via aceweek.org: Ace Week (founded as Asexual Awareness Week in 2010) is an annual event that puts asexuality in the spotlight. Part celebration of the progress we’ve made as a community, and part campaign for greater understanding and acceptance of asexual-spectrum identities, Ace Week is a time to focus on all things ace!

ILM Action Network Regular Meeting
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast, 1506 Market St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Interested in protests, mutual aid, and other kinds of local action? Drop by for the ILM Action Network’s October meeting to learn what’s going on in your community!
The agenda for this month is:

Discussing Wilmington’s history
Learning the basics of de-escalation
General strike/boycotting techniques for everyday life
Learning about the new ILM Action committee positions
Open forum for discussion
Upcoming action!

Runs from 6 to 8pm here at the LGBTQ Center. No registration is required, just curiosity!

Trans Coffee Hour - Transgiving Edition!
2025-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Luna Caffe, 608 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Join us at Luna Caffe on November 15th for an extra-festive edition of the Trans Coffee Hour: bring some food and enjoy a Friendsgiving celebration! Feel free to invite your loved ones, or come alone and make some new friends. All are welcome to partake in the festivities!

All kinds of dishes– snacks, meals, desserts– are welcome, and consider bringing vegan and/or allergen sensitive options. If you want to bring food, please email transsocial@proton.me and let the organizers know what you plan to bring, so we can avoid duplicates. Luna Caffe will also be serving their usual coffee and drink menu alongside a special mocktail!

Another Year of Queer Family Playdates!
2026-01-03 11:00 - 12:00
We are thrilled to bring our Queer Family Playdates into 2026! These playdates were a sweet opportunity for queer families to connect in a safe and affirming place, something we know is deeply needed in today’s climate.
Moving into 2026 we will be moving the playdates to 11am! We are also in need of facilitators to “host” the playdates on the occasions where our board chair Elena isn’t available. Hosting includes getting to the playdate a little early to greet people and opening/closing the space.
Playdates happen the first Saturday of each month. Sign up for the newsletter below for details about location!
Sign up for the newsletter here: QFP Newsletter
Sign up to volunteer here: Facilitator Sign-Up

QueerFlow Yoga - Embrace Your Inner Rainbow!
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Lemon Tree Embodiment Studio, 709 S 17th Street, Wilmington, 28401, United States
The rainbow flag we celebrate with pride has always found its home inside your subtle body.
According to the yoga system, the body has seven main energy centers named chakras. These energy centers have the capacity to flow as free + unbounded structures, leading to deep connection to both the sacred + mundane. However for queer people, the structures of colonization, heteronormative ideology, religious indoctrination, + systems of oppression often suppress these core centers.
The path of the yogi is one of deep responsibility to our own undoing.
In this seven-week series, we will tap into the intelligence of our sacred chakras as practical guides in this undoing. Through a journey of blending yoga philosophy + queer theory, we will embrace a personal path toward liberation.
Join us on Tuesdays for the next seven weeks at 6 PM. We will meet in the heart of the Cargo District in Wilmington, NC, at Lemon Tree Embodiment Studio—look for the yellow door. Each offering in this series will focus on a unique Chakra, with a structure that supports your awareness through discussion, group mantra, warm asana, + mindful meditation.

Non-Cooperation Tools for Resistance Workshop
2026-01-17 15:30 - 17:00
Learn from Rev. Kaleb Graves, Congregational Mobilizer with UU Justice NC, how to put your values in action beyond attending protests. In this workshop, participants will learn the difference between activism and organizing, get familiar with various members to resist effectively, and connect with other community members!

Please register to get location information. Sign up here!

Bigger Bodied Clothing Swap
2026-01-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Luna Caffe, 608 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Looking for new threads, but having trouble finding the right size? Luna Caffe is hosting a clothing swap on Sunday, January 18th that specifically caters to those wearing sizes XL and up. All clothing is free!

LGBTQ+ Visibility Group
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast, 1506 Market St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Do you feel underrepresented or unsupported, even within queer circles? Find community and support with our LGBTQ+ visibility group, hosted by Valid Love Therapy! This group meets every second Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the LGBTQ Center.

I ❤ ILM Art Party
2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Savard Beer & Board, 121 S Front Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Come out to Savard Beer & Board for I ❤ ILM– a party dedicated to the works of Keith Haring! Hosted by HPFANGS and DJ’d by RizzyBeats, this one-night-only pop up gallery will feature 40 artists, a community doodle board, a photo booth, a sticker making station, and lots of fun! All gallery works will be up for auction during the event.
Children and pets are welcome!

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week
2026-02-15 - 2026-02-21
Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week (ASAW) is an annual, international event meant to spread awareness and acceptance of aromantic spectrum identities, as well as to bring attention to the issues that arospec people face.

To learn more about what it means to be aromantic: Aromanticism FAQ
To read personal accounts of the arospec experience: My Aromanticism series

Polar Plunge & Run
2026-02-21 11:00 - 15:30 | Ocean Front Park and Pavilion, 105 Atlantic Ave, Kure Beach, NC, 28449, United States
Some People Are Just Worth Freezing For!
Help support local Special Olympics athletes by participating in the Polar Plunge & Run. Choose from the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, or by taking a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. Run for a great cause on a great 5K course, open to all ages and skill levels. Race participants will not be required to plunge, but are encouraged to heat up with the run/walk and cool down with the Polar Plunge. Live music, vendors, food trucks and games make this a one-of-a-kind special event not to be missed!
Festivities and race check-ins begin at 11:00 AM. 1 mile run begins at 1:00 PM, 5k begins at 1:30 PM. Plunge time approximately 3:00 PM.
Sign-up and more info: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/KureBeach/PolarPlungeNC

Transgender Day of Visibility
2026-03-31
Transgender Day of Visibility, TDOV, is an international observance meant to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces compared to cisgender people.

TDOV Pride Sidewalk Party
2026-03-31 16:30 - 19:30 | Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Join us on the steps of Thalian Hall, from 4:30 to 7:30 for 2026’s Trans Day of Visibility rally! We will be celebrating the trans community’s unity and resilience, while also protesting the rise in anti-trans hate. Allies are welcome to attend!

Lesbian Visibility Week
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-26
Lesbian Visibility Week is a yearly celebration of lesbians, sapphics, and all LGBTQ+ women. LVW’s mission is to foster greater understanding, enhance visibility, and build a lasting, positive legacy for the lesbian community.

WCW Character Design Lesson w/ Angela Fernot
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:30
On April 23rd Angela Fernot, a local illustrator, will be joining us for a SPECIAL SESSION of the Writers and Crafters Workshop, where she’ll be leading a character design lesson!
WHAT: For the dreamer who imagines worlds, makes up their own characters, and enjoys crafting stories around them, this workshop is for you. We’ll start with a simple mash-up word game to get ideas flowing, then dive into developing characters and how to make them stand out. Some writing will be involved, so come with your imagination ready!
WHEN: Thursday, April 23rd, from 5:00pm – 6:30pm
WHERE: LGBTQ Center, 1506 Market St. (We are located inside of the Carousel Center. Ring the doorbell on the rainbow sign hanging on the door.)
If you’re interested, please fill out this form: [Google Forms link]
Reach out to info@lgbtqcapefear.org with any questions!

Trans Coffee Hour at Luna Caffe
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Luna Caffe, 608 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Grab a drink and hang out at the Trans Coffee Hour! This monthly meeting is designed to be a relaxing and engaging way for transgender people in the Wilmington area to get to know each other. Play games, bring an art project, or just chat with friends and destress in a safe space centering trans people of all backgrounds.
Please RSVP by emailing transsocial@proton.me or transsocial@nialoy.me before attending!
