Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center

Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center Welcome to Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center page. We are home of the 2nd Street Stage. Inquire today!

Please check back in as we add all of our upcoming events, classes, and volunteer opportunities! The Community Arts Center is located at 120 South Second Street in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. The facility includes five studios that are available to nonprofit organizations for rehearsals of plays, musicals, and recitals. Individuals may also apply to teach community outreach arts classes in the available studio space. The building is also home to the acclaimed Orange Street Potters and the Second Street Stage, an auditorium with a stage and technical loft used for rehearsals and performances. The facility, which includes a kitchen, may be rented for corporate and private functions.

From its days as a USO serving Wilmington’s wartime community to its life today as a vibrant home for the arts, this bui...
09/14/2026

From its days as a USO serving Wilmington’s wartime community to its life today as a vibrant home for the arts, this building has played a special role in our city’s story. For 85 years, the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center has been a place where people gather to celebrate and make memories. Join us for a special 85th Anniversary Celebration featuring an unforgettable evening with the Wilmington Big Band! 🎺🎷

📅 Saturday, December 5
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎶 Concert: 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $15

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/33966733/wwiiera-concert-featuring-wilmington-big-band-wilmington-hannah-block-historic-usocommunity-arts-centerthalian-assoc

Join karen for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create your very own copper dangle earrings! From shaping...
09/11/2026

Join karen for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create your very own copper dangle earrings!

From shaping and designing to adding the finishing touches, you’ll get to explore the art of working with copper while creating a unique pair of earrings that are completely YOU.

🎨 Copper Dangle Earrings
💍 Create your own one-of-a-kind pair
✨ Learn hands-on jewelry-making techniques
🧡 No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!

🎟️ Space is limited, so grab your spot today!

We are closed to the public for Labor Day! See You all tomorrow!
09/07/2026

We are closed to the public for Labor Day! See You all tomorrow!

Join author Wilbur D. Jones Jr. for a special book signing of Don’t Cha Know There’s a War On? — a fascinating look at t...
09/04/2026

Join author Wilbur D. Jones Jr. for a special book signing of Don’t Cha Know There’s a War On? — a fascinating look at the culture, challenges, and everyday realities of wartime America.

📖 Book Signing: September 8 & 9
🕟 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center Lobby
120 S. 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC

Come meet the author, learn more about this important piece of history, and pick up a copy of his book!

We’d love to see you there! 🇺🇸

DID YOU KNOW? The “Counting Your Blessings” art show is on display at the HBHUSO/CAC Community Gallery until September 3...
08/20/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

The “Counting Your Blessings” art show is on display at the HBHUSO/CAC Community Gallery until September 3rd! 🖼️

Come take a moment to enjoy the creativity, stories, and inspiration featured in this special exhibition.

HBHUSO/CAC Community Gallery
120 S. Second St.
Wilmington, NC 28401

Gallery Hours:
• Sunday: Closed
• Monday–Thursday: 9 AM–9 PM
• Friday–Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM

✨ ARTISTS, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! ✨The deadline is almost here! Applications for the 11th Annual ARTfall Juried Art Show & ...
08/19/2026

✨ ARTISTS, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! ✨

The deadline is almost here! Applications for the 11th Annual ARTfall Juried Art Show & Sale are due THIS MONDAY, August 24!

If you’ve been thinking about submitting your work… Now is the time!️

ARTfall celebrates outstanding original artwork from emerging and established artists throughout the region, giving artists the opportunity to showcase their work and connect with an audience of art lovers and buyers.

🖼️ 2D & 3D artists are welcome
🌟 Emerging & established artists encouraged to apply
📍 Preference given to artists from the Lower Cape Fear region
📅 ARTfall: September 18–26, 2026
⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, AUGUST 24

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbtgiAi5nb2Z1ihdy8Kqx6GGNSCgjhqt_YmLfO2A8Et4NEJw/viewform?usp=dialog

Love having Benny Hill fill the HBHUSO/CAC with sounds of the past that this building knows so well!
06/28/2026

Love having Benny Hill fill the HBHUSO/CAC with sounds of the past that this building knows so well!

06/19/2026

Did you know the Hannah Block Historic USO Building is owned by the City of Wilmington? This historic downtown landmark continues to serve as a gathering place for community events, performances, and celebrations.

Join our friends at the Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center to step back in time for a special evening of music, history, and celebration.

The Benny Hill Quartet will present a World War II USO Jazz Concert featuring timeless Swing Era classics made famous by legends like Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Artie Shaw.

📍 120 S. 2nd St.
📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
🕓 Doors open: 4:30 p.m. | Concert begins: 5 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: $10

Tomorrow's the big gamble... it's OPENING NIGHT of Guys & Dolls!The odds are looking good, but there are still a few tic...
06/04/2026

Tomorrow's the big gamble... it's OPENING NIGHT of Guys & Dolls!

The odds are looking good, but there are still a few tickets left. Don't be the one who hears everyone talking about the show and wishes they'd gone!

Do you have yours yet? 🎟️

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120 S 2nd Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19103417860

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