Fancy Footwork
An Evening of Modern and Contemporary Dance
Cameron Art Museum
Thursday, Aug. 13, 7-8 p.m., $5-$10
Dancers from Forward Motion Dance Company, The Dance Cooperative, South East Dance Academy and The Dance Element will perform to live music provided by guitarist Robert Nathanson and violinist Danijela Žeželj-Gualdi. Filmmaker Patrick Ogelvie and costume designer Karen Ellis will also be involved. For more information, visit www.cameronartmuseum.org
Outdoor Feast
Port City RibFest
North Waterfront Park
Friday, Aug. 14- Sunday, Aug. 16, $1-$7
The Third Annual Port City RibFest will feature a barbecue competition among top grillers from all over the country, live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, a karaoke competition and a variety of vendors selling barbecue sauces, T-shirts and more. The event takes place 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday. For details, visit www.portcityribfest.com
Woods Walk
Discovery Hike
Halyburton Park
Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m., Free
Children ages 5 and older can explore Halyburton Park and learn about the plants and animals that make up the park’s unique ecosystem. The walk is the fifth in a series of six summer hikes. Each event focuses on different aspects of the park and includes hands-on learning activities. The last hike will take place Saturday, Aug. 29. For more information, call Halyburton Park at 910-341-0075.
Catamaran Cruise
Breakfast with the Birds
Wilmington Water Tours
Sunday, Aug. 16, 9-11:30 a.m., $33
Enjoy breakfast on a 49-passenger power catamaran and a cruise down the Cape Fear as three local birding experts describe the variety of plant and animal wildlife found on the river banks.
It is recommended that each passenger brings a camera and a set of binoculars. The vessel is handicapped accessible. To make reservations, call 910-338-3134.
