Local History Lesson
The Wilmington 10 Book Discussion
Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Free
Pomegranate Books
University of North Carolina professor of African-American and Diaspora Studies Kenneth Janken will read from his book, “The Wilmington Ten: Violence, Injustice, and the Rise of Black Politics in the 1970s,” and discuss how the group spearheaded a historic movement for racial freedom and equality. For details, visit www.pombooks.net/events
International Affair
Full Belly Feast
Saturday, Feb. 27, 6-10 p.m., $50
Coastline Conference and Event Center
The Full Belly Project will host its 14th annual fundraiser to support its mission to provide income-generating agriculture devices to rural communities worldwide. The evening will include international cuisine, live music by Axiom, and live and silent auctions. Purchase tickets at
www.thefullbellyproject.org
Cozy Crafting
Make a Blanket Day
Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Free
Northeast Regional Library
Calling all crocheters, knitters, quilters and fleece-crafters: the Northeast Library will host a blanket-making day and donate all of the finished products to Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides blankets to children in need or in crisis. Volunteer blanket-makers can drop by at any time during the scheduled hours. For more information about Project Linus, visit www.projectlinus.org
The Twilight Bark
“101 Dalmations”
Friday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, Feb. 28, $12
Hannah Block Second Street Stage
Thalian Association Youth Theater will present “101 Dalmations,” directed by Thom Behm and choreographed by Tina Leak and Katie Auletti-Smith. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m. while Sunday’s matinee begins at 3 p.m. Advance ticket sales are available at http://thalian.org
