Past Events

Shine A Light® Concert
Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 8:00pm
Rewatch the Shine A Light on 1980 concert from this past February 29th 2020! We hope you enjoy this video and will consider making a donation of any amount to our organization!

Akua Allrich: Tribute to Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba
Thursday, March 26, 2020 6:00pm
Akua pays tribute to two of the greatest women in jazz history at The Queen Theater on Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at 6:00pm

Allison Miller
Monday January 27, 2020 6:00pm
Join us for a multi-media musical experience at The Queen Theater on Monday, January 27th, 2020 at 6:00pm

Halloween Loop Costume Ball
Saturday October 26, 2019 6:00pm
Get ready for a blast from the past as the Halloween Loop Costume Ball features four legendary bands that have helped shape Wilmington’s music scene!

Chavela
Sunday April 28, 2019 2:00pm
Chavela is the tale of Mexico’s great singer, Chavela Vargas. Including never before-seen footage, Chavela takes you back on a 20 year journey that ties together the lyrical voice of Chavela as well as the voices of others to create the riveting story of Chavela’s life. Through her musical brilliance and her resistance to societal norms, Chavela Vargas quickly became an icon for Mexico.

Xtianstock 2019
Saturday, May 11th, 2019
3:00pm—10:00pm
The Farm (301 Stanton Rd, Wilmington, Delaware 19804)

From the Second Wave to the Tidal Wave
Sunday, March 27, 2018 at 6:30pm
This film tells the stories of four women who have fought to break down barriers and are now here to deal with the unfinished business of the 21st century, Gender Equality.

Man on Fire Documentary
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 6:30pm
In the small town of Grand Saline, Texas, one man could no longer keep secret the dark history of his hometown. In 2014 Charles Moore, set himself on fire to bring awareness to the lurking racism in the area.

Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 6:00pm
The Light Up the Queen Foundation and the Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education (DiAE) will jointly present Terrance Simien on Wednesday, November 7th at The Queen Theater. Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience are two-time Grammy Award winners.

Break the Chain
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2:00pm
Two survivors of child sex and labor trafficking provide a harrowing look at how this billion dollar industry hides in plain sight. It operates in this country, your state, probably in your town, and maybe even in your neighborhood.