Under the Boardwalk
East Coast Shag Classic
Thursday, Jan. 28- Sunday, Jan. 31, Prices vary
Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 North Lumina Ave.
The fifth annual East Coast Shag Classic will offer dance lessons, a silent auction and live music by The Fantastic Shakers, Jim Quick & Coastline, Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot, and Band of Oz. The fundraiser will benefit Women of Hope, a non-profit cancer support organization for women. For more information, visit http://eastcoastshagclassic.com
Fine Living Fest
Wilmington Wine and Chocolate Festival
Friday, Jan. 29, 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30, 11a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 31, noon-4 p.m., $10-$15
Coastline Convention Center, 503 Nutt St.
The grand tasting is Friday night while the marketplace tasting tour is held on Saturday and Sunday, featuring Carolina wines and regional chocolates. The family-friendly event will include activities for children. Purchase tickets at www.wilmingtonwineandchocolatefestival.com
Red Carpet Recognition
Wilmington Theater Awards
Friday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m, $18
Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.
The Wilmington Theatre Awards, the Port City’s version of the Oscars, will award local performers for their performances in 2015 and include feature performances from the best shows of the year. Kendra Goehring-Garrett, a long-time local stage starlet, will host the show. Call the Thalian box office at 910-632-2285 for tickets.
A Groundbreaking Tale
“The Loving Story”
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m, Free
Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.
The New Hanover County Public Library and Cape Fear Museum will present a free screening of the documentary film “The Loving Story,” which follows the lives of Mildred and Richard Loving, who successfully challenged Virginia’s ban on interracial marriage in the 1950s. Movie run time is one hour and 17 minutes.
