Dancin’ for the River
15th Annual Arts Sensation
Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., $15
Thalian Hall
Several local musicians and dancers will perform to benefit the Cape Fear River Watch. Performances include progressive Americana folk band The Midatlantic, seventh- and eighth-grade musicians from Roland Grise Middle School, The Dance Cooperative, The Dance Element, Wilmington School of Ballet and Forward Motion Dance Company. For details, visit
www.forwardmotiondance.org
Take a Stand
Stand Against Racism
Friday, April 29, noon-4:30 p.m., Free
YWCA Lower Cape Fear, 2815 S. College Road
Join in spreading the YWCA’s message that racism still exists today and should no longer be tolerated. Participants in the sixth annual event will stand together, visible to drivers on College Road. The stand will be followed by an outdoor celebration and carnival. For more information, visit www.ywca-lowercapefear.org
Paws for a Cause
Pawz in Park
Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $5
Battleship Park, 1 Battleship Road
The third annual Pawz in Park will raise funds for local nonprofit animal rescue groups and aim to heighten adoption awareness. The family- and dog-friendly event includes entertainment, a rescue dog parade, a silent auction, police K9 presentations, contests, food and more. Admission is free for dogs. For details, visit http://pawzinpark.com/2016-event/
Indie Film Showcase
North Carolina Black Film Festival
Thursday, April 28 to Sunday, May 1
Various Wilmington venues
The Black Arts Alliance presents the 14th annual Black Film Festival, a four-day juried event featuring independent documentary, animated, short and feature films made by African-American filmmakers. Prizes will be awarded in each film category. For details and a schedule of screening locations, visit www.blackartsalliance.org