Classical Tunes
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Concert
University of North Carolina Wilmington Kenan Auditorium
Feb. 7, 8 p.m.
Tickets $6-$27
WSO presents an evening of seminal works from Johann Sebastian Bach. Pieces include “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” and sections from Disney’s “Fantasia.” Featured artists include Carl Samet, Bob Workmon, Nancy King, Constance Paolantonio and James Yates. For more information or tickets, call UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium box office at 910-962-3500.
Bid on a Hunk
Third Annual Male Auction and Comedy Show
Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill
Feb. 7, 6 p.m.
Admission $20-$30
Proceeds benefit testicular cancer research during this fun night of food, prizes, bidding and comedy. Included is a door prize ticket, hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to tender for the perfect guy. Brooklin Green and Timmy Sherrill provide standup entertainment. For additional information call 910-762-0173 or visit Capt’n Bill’s Facebook page.
Halyburton Loves Kids
Little Explorers Nature Program
Halyburton Park
Feb. 9-10, 10-11 a.m.
Admission $3
Give your 2- to- 5-year-old the opportunity to discover nature with an adventure through one of Wilmington’s main parks. Children will discover nature in song, stories, hands-on activities and crafting. The hike will have a nature’s Valentines theme. For more information call 910-341-0075 or email [email protected]
“Cotton Comes to Harlem”
Black History Month Film
New Hanover Public Library
Feb. 8, 2-4:30 p.m.
Free
In honor of African-American film directors the library will host a showing of Ossie Davis’ 1970 directorial debut starring Redd Foxx, Cleavon Little and Judy Pace. In this action comedy, a gravedigger and two seasoned cops take on a corrupt reverend. The film is appropriate for adults only. Call the library at 910-798-6341 for more information.
