Garden School
Compost 101 Workshop
New Hanover County Arboretum
Friday, Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10
All who attend the Compost 101 Workshop at the New Hanover County Arboretum will learn the benefits of composting along with multiple methods of creating compost material via hands-on demonstrations in the garden. Each attendee will receive handouts and materials to take home. The session costs $10 per person and is free for K-12 teachers. For details, call Sabrina Woofter at 910-798-7677.
PJ Party
Jammie Jam
Children’s Museum of Wilmington
Friday, Aug. 21, 5-7 p.m., $8.75-$9.75
The Children’s Museum of Wilmington offers kids a chance to enjoy story time, play games, eat milk and cookies, make toothpaste, and practice calming bedtime activities, all while wearing their favorite pajamas. The event is free for members. To learn more, call 910-254-3534 or email [email protected]
Artsy Evening
Response is the Medium — Opening Reception
Cameron Art Museum
Friday, Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m., $10
Response is the Medium is an interactive exhibit that includes works by metalsmith Gabriel Craig, composer Michael Remson and media artists Brian Knep, Daniel Rozin, Aaron Sherwood and Kiori Kawai. The opening reception will include refreshments and live music by Subterrene. The artists will speak at 6:30 p.m. For details, visit www.cameronartmuseum.com
Folksy Feast
Barbecue and Bluegrass
Hugh MacRae Park
Saturday, Aug. 22, 1-6 p.m., $10
Pulled pork barbecue, baked beans, cole slaw, hushpuppies and live music can be enjoyed by all who attend Barbecue and Bluegrass in Hugh MacRae Park. Barbecue plates cost $10. All proceeds support Wilmington’s Salvation Army. Drive-through service is available at Shelter No. 4. Live music will be provided by The Carolina Rebels. For more information, email Kimberly Bell at [email protected]