Lip-Sync Battle
Making Legends Local Gala
Thalian Hall
April 24, 6:30 p.m., $35-$100
Hosted by The Carousel Center for Abused Children, this benefit event features lip-syncing battles between local personalities. The evening will present a Back to the 80s theme filled with popular songs from the decade. A red carpet reception and silent auction will be event highlights. For additional information contact 910-632-2285.
Stories-a-Million
Fifth Annual Story Extravaganza
Northeast Regional Library
April 25, 9 a.m. to noon, Free
The local public library features a bevy of venues and activities for those who love a good tale. Kids will enjoy No Sleeves Magic, Memory Lane Comics, Performance Club Kids, the Party Crew and more. Tours, interactive kiosks, photo booths exhibits and crafts will entertain parents and kids. Call 910-798-6393.
Bird Watch
Basic Birding
Fort Fisher State Recreational Area
April 26, 9 a.m., Free
Located in Kure Beach, this event will teach the fundamentals of bird watching and identification. Attendees will take an exciting tour around the grounds in search of diverse avian species that make Fort Fisher their home. Bring binoculars and a field guide. Call 910-458-5798 to make reservations.
Season Finale
North Carolina Symphony
Kenan Auditorium
April 30, 7:30 p.m., $30-$80
In its final event of the season, the symphony will perform selections from Aaron Copland, Judd Greenstein, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber. Pieces include the “West Side Story’s” Overture, Appalachian Spring, Change, Adagio for Strings and Essay No. 2. For tickets call 910-962-3500 or visit
www.ncsymphony.org
