MARCH
1 thru 2 - Charleston, SC.
Food & Wine Festival. Culinary experts, wine makers and authors help showcase Southern and Lowcountry cuisine. Prices vary based on events. 10 a.m.–midnight, Saturday; 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday. Info: www.charlestonfoodandwine.com.

1 thru 2 - Wilmington, NC.
Annual Hobby Greenhouse Club Tour of Greenhouses. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday; Noon–5 p.m., Sunday. Free. Info: www.hobbygreenhouseclub.org. 6 thru 8 Rock Hill, SC. Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival. Free admission to most events. Info: www.patchworktales.org or (803) 981-5840.

9 thru 30 - Chapel Hill, NC.
Birdhouses on Parade. A special display of one-of-a-kind birdhouses and feeders at Carolina Inn. Free. Info: www.carolinainn.com.

13 thru 16 - Wilmington, NC.
7th Annual Cine Noir: A Festival Of Black Film. Competition and screening of independent films with guest artists, panel discussions, workshops, and Family Cinema. $5 per screening or $25 festival pass; free for 17 and under. Info: www.blackartsalliance.org or (910) 350-2681.

14 - Hertford, NC.
NBWH Friends of the Vineyard Wine Tasting. 6 p.m. March Madness theme at a Hertford home. $15. Info: www.visitperquimans.com or (252) 426-7567, (252) 426-5657.

14 thru 16 - Raleigh, NC.
Artist at Work: James Trantham and Make It, Take It Banjos. NC Museum of History. 1–3 p.m. Free admission. Info: www.ncmuseumofhistory.org or (919) 807-7900.

16 - Greensboro, NC.
Evolution of a City: Greensboro, NC, by Benjamin Briggs and Gayle Fripp. 2:30–4 p.m. Free. Info: www.greensborohistory.org or (336) 373-2811.

21 thru 22 - Hickory, NC.
11th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery and Antiques Festival, Hickory Metro Convention Center. 7–9 p.m., Friday night Preview Party, Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $6 adults, $2 for 12 and under. Info: www.catawba history.org or (828) 324-7294, (828) 322-3943.

25 thru 28 - Greensboro, NC.
Greensboro Bicentennial Celebration Inaugural Torch Relay leading to Opening Ceremony. Torch, 4–7 p.m., each day, opening ceremony at 7 p.m. Free. Info: www.greensboro200.com.

29 - Camden, SC.
Carolina Cup Races. Steeplechase horse racing at Springdale Race Course. 1:30 p.m. post time. $25 before March 21, then $35. Info: www.carolina-cup.org or (800) 780-8117.

30 - Elizabeth City, NC.
The Albemarle Chorale Spring Concert. A German Requiem by Brahms performed in English. First United Methodist Church, Elizabeth City. 4 p.m. Free. Info: (252) 426-5891.

30 - Hilton Head Island, SC.
Carolina Spring Fling, celebrating the Shag as state dance, inaugural fundraiser. Live beach music, dancing and auction. Crown Plaza Hotel ballroom, Shipyard Plantation. 6–11 p.m. $75. Info: www.carolina springfling.com or (843) 770-1074, Ext. 221.

APRIL

5 thru 6 - Pendleton, SC.
31st Annual Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee. Juried arts and crafts, historic tours, live entertainment. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday and 1–6 p.m., Sunday. Free. Info: www.pendleton-district.org or (800) 862-1795.

5 thru 6 - Pawleys Island,SC.
Diggin’ it and Plantacular Sale. Spring garden festival at Brookhaven Gardens. 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $12 adults, $5 children. Info: www.brookgreen.org or (800) 849-1931.

11 thru 12 - Greenville, NC.
PirateFest and PigSkin Pig-Out. Outdoor celebration with food, entertainment and crafts. Info: www.piratefestnc.com or (252) 328-1907.

12 thru 13 - Greensboro, NC.
Dance Through the Decades Heritage Festival. Celebrate with dancers wearing outfits from decade of choice, 1808–2008. Free. Info: www.greensboro200.com.

17 thru 20 - Durham, NC.
Durham Savoyards Present Yeoman of the Guard, a modern look at the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. 8 p.m., Thurs.–Sat.; 2 p.m. Sunday. $10 and $25. Info: www.carolinatheatre.org or (919) 560-3030.

24 thru 27 - Beaufort, N.C.
Wine and Food Weekend. Food, wine, art and music in this seaport town to benefit non-profit Carteret County tourism groups. Admission varies by event. Info: www.beaufort wineandfood.com or (850) 668-2222.

25 - Brevard, NC.
4th Friday Gallery Walks. Season begins with in art galleries, art shops, stores and restaurants open late from 5–9 p.m. featuring new Free. Info: www.tcarts.org or (828) 884-2787.

26 thru 27 - Inez, NC.
Preservation Warrenton Tour of Plantation Homes. Seven historical plantations, some churches and landscapes. Lunch available on Saturday. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, 1–5 p.m., Sunday. $25 for tour, $35 for tour and Saturday luncheon. Info: (252) 257-3054.

For even more Carolinas event listings organized by city and state, go to AAA.com/events.