My Big, Fat, Greek Festival
Greek Festival
May 13-15, $3 for entire weekend
St. Nicholas Church, 608 S. College Road
The 24th Annual Greek Festival includes food, music, dancing, a marketplace and cooking demonstrations. The event draws thousands from around the area. Proceeds benefit the church and Good Shepherd Center. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7Â p.m. For details, visit www.stnicholasgreekfest.com
Youthful energy
OrthoWilmington 5K
Saturday, May 14, 8 a.m., $15-$25
Port City Community Church, 250 Vision Drive
The OrthoWilmington 5K benefits two nonprofit YMCA programs that encourage pre-teen girls and boys to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Walkers, runners and strollers are welcome. Prizes include Fleet Feet Sports gift cards and glow-in-the-dark medals. For details, visit www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org/races
Local lenses
Southern Exposure: A Photographic Arts Show
Sunday, May 15, noon, $5
Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. Fourth St.
The Brooklyn Arts Center partnered with Kelly Starbuck Photography to present a photography show in which local photographers will display and sell their work. The event also features local food trucks and a coffee shop. Admission includes a raffle ticket, and kids get in free. For details, visit www.brooklynartsnc.com
From Beach Boys to Broadway
Wilmington Choral Society Concert
Sunday, May 15, 4 p.m., $5-$12
CFCC’s Wilson Center, 701 N. Third St.
The Wilmington Choral Society, a singing group featuring between 50 to 180 voices from New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties, will perform musical selections from spirituals, The Beach Boys and Broadway. For details, visit www.wilmingtonchoralsociety.com
