Events
Upcoming Events
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Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8, 10 AM - 5 PM
lcl sponsored: Completely Free Community Market More info...
Sokoto House and the lowercase leaders will host another Completely Free Community Market on September 7 and 8. Drop-off for donated goods will be from 5-8pm on Friday, September 6.
Saturday, October 12, Noon - 4 PM
6th Annual Skarure Woccon Harvest Gathering More info...
Sokoto House is honored to host the Cape Fear Band of Skarure Woccon Indians for their 6th Annual Harvest Gathering! This free event is open to all and will feature families, food, culture, drumming, storytelling, raffles, and dancing.
Seating may be limited, so we encourage you to bring a blanket or chair. The Grand Entry will begin at 12:30PM. Interested in being a vendor? Visit www.skarurewoccon.com/harvest-gathering
Saturday & Sunday, December 21 & 22, 10 AM - 5 PM
lcl sponsored: Completely Free Community Market More info...
Sokoto House and the lowercase leaders will host another Completely Free Community Market on December 21 and 22. Drop-off for donated goods will be from 5-8pm on Friday, December 20.
Concluded (Sunday, June 23, 6 PM)
4th Annual Summer Solstice Sustainability Fashion Show More info...
The fashion show returned on June 23 to the Arboretum at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington, in cooperation with NC Cooperative Extension and the Ability Garden!
All proceeds will benefit the Youth Empowerment Solutions program at Sokoto House.
Concluded (Saturday, June 8, 6 PM)
ILM for Peace in Palestine presented: Film & Falafel More info...
ILM for Peace in Palestine held an event featuring Palestinian film and food.
Concluded (May 25, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Community Conversations Meeting with New Hanover For All More info...
Advance Youth Outreach and New Hanover For All held a meeting regarding the housing problems in New Hanover County. These meetings are open to everyone in the community.
Concluded (Saturday, April 13, 12 PM - 5 PM)
Fundraiser for the Family of Duke Collins More info...
the lowercase leaders and Sokoto House honored the life of a Superhero, Duke Collins (@justduke777) with live music performances by local artists, homecooked and fresh-grilled food plates, poetry performances, and love shown for a legend. All proceeds and donations went towards supporting the surviving family.
Hosted Events
The Sokoto House hosts a variety of events, some regular and some unique, but all to the benefit the participants, our community, and the free and healthy exchange of ideas and knowledge.
Take a look at our Gallery page to see photos from recent events!
The following are a few examples.
Ecology Project
The Ecology Project included meet and greets, various local vendors, ecology activists, keynote speakers, and short films, as well as a Black Lives Matter solidarity and neighborhood cleanup march.
Free Community Markets
These recurring events, organized by the Lowercase Leaders, feature an open market of donated goods that are all free to the community. Think of them as large yard sales where no money is needed.
Outdoor Movie
Lowercase Leaders held a free outdoor screening of Wilmington on Fire, a documentary about the 1898 Wilmington coup and its aftermath, as well as a Q&A session with the filmmaker, Chris Everett of Speller Street Films.
Nights of Renaissance
Periodically, Sokoto House holds a Night of Renaissance, where people meet to experience and take part in sincere intellectual exchange, culture, art, music, and food. An open mic, healthy connections, and good vibes in a drug and alcohol-free environment are featured.
Audio services for many Sokoto House events is supplied by Keith Sweezy of Sweezy Sound Systems.
