Things to do for Feb. 7-8

THU., FEB. 7

Art League of Leland: Presents sculptor Pete Lupo, 4-6 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland. Lupo will discuss his realistic creations and show some of his artworks in progress. Free admission.

Artists opening reception: Elizabeth Darrow and Denise Chadurjian, 6-8 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland.

Book reading: Taylor Brown, visiting writer in the Department of Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, will read at 7 p.m. in Kenan Hall 1111. He is the author of a short story collection, "In the Season of Blood and Gold", novels "Fallen Land," "The River of Kings," and "Gods of Howl Mountain." Free. Open to the public. Reception and book signing afterward. 910-962-7063.

Broadway for a Better World Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. at CFCC Wilson Center, 703 N. Third St., downtown Wilmington. Tickets are free, limited to four tickets per order. 910-362-7999.

Dean's Lecture Series in the Humanities: Steven Hutchinson, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be the keynote speaker on "Writing Algiers (16th-18th Centuries), 6 p.m. in Lumina Theater, UNCW. Free. Open to the public.

Gruff Goat Comedy: Comedian Grant Lyon, headliner, 8-10 p.m. at Waterline Brewing Co., 721 Surry St., Wilmington.

Jazz at the CAM: In conjunction with the Cape Fear Jazz Society, will feature the Jon Hill Quartet, 6:30-8 p.m. at Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St., Wilmington. Tickets: $12 CAM/CFJS members, $20 nonmembers, $10 students with valid college ID. Tax and fees not included. 910-395-5999.

Joshua Ward: A junior at Ashley High School and a contestant on the last season of "American Idol" will perform, 7-9 p.m. at Sween n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Place, Wilmington. Free admission.

"The Odd Couple": Thalian Hall Cube Theatre presents Neil Simon's classic, heartfelt comedy about mismatched roommates. Tony Rivenbark plays the finicky Felix Ungar and Jon Stafford is the slovenly Oscar Madison, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7-9 and 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Wilmington. $28, plus taxes and fees. 910-632-2285 or www.thalianhall.org.

FRI., FEB. 8

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat": Thalian Association Community Theatre presents the beloved musical from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber based on the biblical story of Joseph. It follows our hero's roller-coaster-like ride from being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers to becoming an advisor to the Pharoh and reuniting with his family. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-9 and 3 p.m. Feb. 10 and 17 at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St., Wilmington. $32, plus taxes and fees. 910-632-2285 or http://www.thalianhall.org.

Cirque Eloize: SALOON. Touring circus arts group presents this Western-themed show filled with music and acrobatics. 7:30 p.m. at CFCC Wilson Center, 703 N. Third St., Wilmington. $42-$95, plus taxes and fees. 910-362-7999 or https://cfcc.edu/capefearstage/

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