Aquila Theatre’s The Importance of Being Earnest at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium in Wilmington NC features the acclaimed British-American touring company and its version of Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece of romantic comedy. The story details the escapades of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, two members of the British upper crust. In an attempt to escape their dull country lives, they invent wild tales about the imaginary Ernest and Bunbury. Their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of hilarious discoveries that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits. 8 p.m. Admission $6 to $22. For more information call 910.962.3500.