A Star is Born
Lip Sync For a Cure
April 14, 6:30 p.m., $5 suggested donation
Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach
The First Annual Lip Sync for a Cure is hosted by the Potratz & Associates Relay For Life team to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The contest encourages contestants to wear costumes, use safe props and pretend to belt out their favorite songs. Celebrity judges Austin Martz from the Wilmington Hammerheads and Katie Garner of WECT News will rate the performances.
Green Thumb Gala
Master Gardener Plant Sale
April 14-16, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
April 17, 1-5 p.m., Free
New Hanover County Arboretum
Gardeners can find many options at the plant sale this weekend, where they can choose from 450 locally grown varieties of greenery. A booth will offer information on native plants and gardeners can participate in a seed swap, with proceeds benefiting the county’s cooperative extension’s educational programs and the arboretum.
Creative Convention
Wilmington Arts Summit
April 15, 6-9 p.m, April 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free
Wilma W. Daniels Gallery, 200 Hanover Street
Cape Fear Community College will host its inaugural summit downtown, offering artists and enthusiasts an opportunity to network, participate in expert-led workshops and attend professional development panel discussions. The Friday event is at the CFCC Wilma W. Daniels Gallery from 6-9 p.m. while the Saturday program is at the college’s Humanities & Fine Arts Center academic wing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration required:
www.artscouncilofwilmington.org/
Game, Set, Match and Draft
30 & Under Tennis League Draft Party
April 15, 6:30 p.m., Free
Dig & Dive , 3525 Lancelot Lane
Warm spring weather is the start of tennis season for many and those interested in finding new partners, getting more exercise and meeting new people can join the 30 & Under Tennis League. The league will play matches on Friday nights beginning May 20, followed up by a group social event a local establishment. The event includes free food and drink for members of the league. Email
[email protected] for more information.
