Wilmington Upcoming Community Events: Celebrating Bookstores, Comedy Show, More

WILMINGTON, MA — From a comedy show to celebrating independent bookstores, there's plenty going on in Wilmington and surrounding towns.

Below are some of the highlights of the events calendar.

Whitelam Books Participating in 12th Annual Independent Bookstore Day!

Saturday, April 26 at Whitelam Books, 610 Main St. in Reading

Whitelam Books is thrilled to participate in Independent Bookstore Day, a one-day national party that takes place at over 1400 indie bookstores across the country, as well as the North of Boston Book Trail! More info is available here.

Interment Of Marine Cpl. John J. Edwinson Jr.

Saturday, April 26 at the Cemetery Department at 233 Middlesex Ave. in Wilmington

Wilmington is laying to rest Marine Cpl. John J. Edwinson Jr. at Wildwood Cemetery. More information is available here.

Beginner's Tai Chi

Starts Sunday, April 27 at 9 a.m. at Andover Fit Body Boot Camp at 18 Red Spring Road in Andover

Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact exercise suitable for students of any age and varying physical ability. The eight-week session starts this weekend. More information is available here.

"Laughs for Lions" Comedy Show!

Friday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Tewksbury/Wilmington Elks Lodge #2070, 777 South St. in Tewksbury

Comedy Fundraiser for the Tewksbury Lions Club! 3 Comedians, starring Steve Bjork! More information is available here.

Behind the Books with Chris Bohjalian

Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Shriners Auditorium at 99 Fordham Road in Wilmington

Meet bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian! He's the author of more than 20 novels including The Flight Attendant, Sandcastle Girls, and Before You Know Kindness. More information is available here.

Check out the full calendar of events at Wilmington Patch.