Improv troupe Comically Impaired, plus 8 other events happening in Brunswick this week

Cheryl M. Whitaker, Wilmington StarNews
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Comically Impaired will perform Friday, July 15 at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.
Comically Impaired will perform Friday, July 15 at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.

Improv troupe Comically Impaired

The Performing Art Series presents the Longtime Wilmington improv troupe, Comically Impaired. Performance will be 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 15 at Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland. Tickets: $15 available at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/leland-parks-recreation-and-cultural-resources-14695096622?fbclid=IwAR1yF_dKVakqPswXqy2bFOgsSlR4w_F-khlduW7WcOeyDN2y-19vjTD9vNM.

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Community blood drive

The Leland Leland VFW Post 12196 and WWAYTV3 will be sponsoring a blood drive, noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at 1224 Magnolia Village Way. Free T-shirt to all presenting donors. Schedule blood appointment by visiting https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter sponsor code: “VFW Leland” or call Rob Jones at 910-301-7043. To save time on donation day you can visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/manage-my-donations/rapidpass.html.

Black Sails Adventure pirates on site at the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ocean Isle Beach, on July 15.
Black Sails Adventure pirates on site at the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ocean Isle Beach, on July 15.

Pirate week at Museum of Coastal Carolina

The Museum of Coastal Carolina will have a full week of pirate programing. Pirates are an important part of the maritime history of the Carolinas. Since the late 1500s the Outer Banks have been a hotbed of piratical activities. The nearness of the gulf stream combined with shallow waters and sandbars made the Outer Banks an ideal location for piracy.

Activities include a lecture on pirates and the sea, Tuesday, July 12; a pirate walk in the park, Wednesday, July 13 with the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport; all day sword fighting and cannon demonstrations, Thursday, July 14; and Black Sails Adventure pirates on site for stories and meet and greet all day, Friday, July 15.

Daily programs include pirate themed crafts, a pirate scavenger hunt, and pirate movie myth presentations.

The museum is located at 21 E. Second St. Non-member all-day admission, $10 adults; $9 ages 62 and over; $8 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under, and members. Details: 910-579-1016 or https://museumplanetarium.org/.

Sunset Beach Sound Waves concert series

Band of Oz plays beach music, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at the Village Park gazebo, 1791 Queen Anne St. Free.

The Carolina Bluegrass Band will perform July 14 at Franklin Square Park in Southport.
The Carolina Bluegrass Band will perform July 14 at Franklin Square Park in Southport.

Southport Summer Concert series

Carolina Line Bluegrass Band plays bluegrass, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at Franklin Square Park, 130 E. West St., downtown Southport. Free. Bring a blanket or chair.

Oak Island Concert Series

Chocolate Chip & Co. Band plays soul, R&B, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 at Middleton Park Amphitheater, 4610 E. Dolphin Drive. Free.

Ocean Isle Beach Summer Concert

Also known as the Peggy Hughes Concert series, The Entertainers plays beach, R&B, rock, country, Top 40, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 at Town Center Park, 11 E. Second St. Free.

One-day boating course

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will provide a one-day boating course that satisfies all state boating education requirements. Any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, must complete an approved boating safety course before operating a vessel with a motor of  horsepower or more on North Carolina waters. Taught by certified USCG Auxiliary instructors, the USCG Boating America course applies to all recreational watercraft including powerboats, personal watercrafts (PWC), sailboats, and paddle craft. The course covers general information about boats and maintenance, preparing for safe and enjoyable outings, navigation rules and aids to navigation, guidelines for operating your boat or PWC safely, what to do in case of boating emergencies, and state-specific laws and regulations you must follow. The course will be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the Brunswick County Emergency Medical Services, 40 Naber Drive, Shallotte. Course fee is $35 per person or $30 for two or more attendees. Cash or check accepted at the door, sorry no credit cards. To register, email CGAuxSafeBoating@ec.rr.com. All local COVID rules will be in compliance.

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The Chairman of the Board will perform July 17 at the pavilion under the Holden Beach bridge.
The Chairman of the Board will perform July 17 at the pavilion under the Holden Beach bridge.

Holden Beach Concert Series

Chairman of the Board performs beach music,  6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at the pavilion under the Holden Beach bridge, 131 Jordan Blvd. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring chair or beach towel. Free. 910-842-6488.

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