CFCC’s Wilson Center Debuts the Weird & Wonderful Series

The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is excited to announce the debut season of the 2024-2025 Weird and Wonderful Series! This five-show season explores the eerie, wild, and miraculous through experimental space exploration, paranormal experiences, nostalgic comedy, and more!

It’s definitely weird, and undeniably wonderful. The Weird and Wonderful Series is a part of CFCC’s Wilson Center’s commitment to bring high quality live entertainment and a welcoming environment to as many people in the Cape Fear region. Trust us, there’s truly something for everyone!

Read more about the featured shows:

The Aluminum Show

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

The Aluminum Show is an incredible journey into a parallel universe made entirely of aluminum. The performers manipulate aluminum with extraordinary precision, transforming the stage into a futuristic playground. As an audience member you’re not just watching the magic unfold; you’re part of it.

Alton Brown Live: Last Bite

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

During his farewell tour, Alton Brown: Live Last Bite, the famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, sings food songs, and presents his favorite culinary mega-hacks live on stage in a variety show the likes of which human eyes have never seen before.

Insidious: The Further You Fear

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Hosted by Specs and Tucker, the investigators who inspired the original movie, brace yourself for the scare of a lifetime, as a new story jumps off the screen with INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR. What is real and what’s part of the show? And who—or what—might be sitting next to you? The house is full. The stage is set. The Red Door is about to open.

Our Planet Live

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

From the Emmy® Award-winning team behind Netflix’s Our Planet series comes a new natural history speaker series: Our Planet Live featuring lecturer Sophie Lanfear. With a focus on climate fragility and climate migration, Our Planet Live tells an unprecedented story about overcoming obstacles on a global scale and explores the messages at the heart of these action-packed, emotional, and unforgettable sequences.

Napoleon Dynamite Live!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Since the beloved indie classic “Napoleon Dynamite” was released 20 years ago, much has changed; but the characters have stayed in our hearts. This unique evening includes a full screening of “Napoleon Dynamite” followed by a freewheeling, discussion with fan-favorite cast members; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro).

Tickets go on sale to Wilson Center Members beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and to the general public at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024. Tickets can be purchased at WilsonCenterTickets.com or by contacting the box office at (910) 362-7999 between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In-person sales are available at the box office during the same times. Questions can be directed to tickets@wilsoncentertickets.com.

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