Sunday Calendar

Today

Lowcountry Buddy Walk: The Buddy Walk raises awareness and funds for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. $10 for anyone 4 years old and older; Free for 3 years old and younger and anyone with Down syndrome. Fee includes a T-shirt. Registration begins at 2 p.m. One-mile walk begins at 3 p.m. Festival continues at 5 p.m. Etiwan Park, Daniel Island. www.DSALowcountry.org.

Monday

Monday Night Concert Series: The College of Charleston's School of the Arts will present a performance by Charleston organist William Gudger. Admission is $5 at the door and free for College of Charleston students with valid ID. 8 p.m. St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King St. For more information, call 953-8228.

Thursday

Opera at the Library: "Tosca," filmed performance starring Raina Kabaivanska as Tosca, Placido Domingo as Cavaradossi and Sherrill Milnes as Baron Scarpia. Local opera singer Richard Blakeney will sing before the screening. 1:30 p.m. Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. For more information, call 805-6930.

"Big Read" Book Discussion: Group discussion of "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Zora Neale Hurston's beloved 1937 classic novel about a young woman's journey for love and independence. 2 p.m. Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Call 805-6930.

"Big Read" Open Mike Poetry Slam: Marcus Amaker, local performance poet, will emcee this event in which middle and high school students are encouraged to present their original poetry or favorite work by a poet of the Harlem Renaissance. Refreshments will be served. 6 p.m. Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Call 805-6930.

Friday

Babes on a Budget: For the sophisticated woman who enjoys social networking, sharing fine wine while staying on her budget. Hosted by owner Amanda Rosen as she showcases her boutique. Free. Noon-3 p.m. Victoria's Consignments, 920-8a Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant. To sign up, call 810-0088 or e-mail winedinewine@comcast.net

Voices in America: Friday Fanfare presents "Voices in America" in which combined choirs of Bel Canto, Concert Singers and Singing Buccaneers will feature the works of current American choral composers. Donations will benefit the Justin Cope Memorial Scholarship fund. 7:30 p.m. Lightsey Chapel Auditorium at Charleston Southern University. Call 863-8041.

Art Opening: "Seasons of Life," featuring new oil paintings by Aleksander and Lyuba Titovets, in celebration of their 15th anniversary of immigrating to the United States, will open at Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Gallery. Reception 5-8 p.m. 58 Broad St. On display through Oct. 27.

Art Reception: "Escapes, Retreats and other Fantasies." Award-winning painter Sarah A. Kuhnell portrays retreats near and far and wanders from the recognizable to the whimsical and abstract. Meet and escape with Kuhnell at the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery. Reception will be 5-8 p.m. 6 N. Atlantic Wharf. Call 722-2425.

Saturday

Take a Step in the Write Direction: Poets Susan Meyers and Marjory Wentworth offer a workshop on writing about the natural world. A recommended bibliography will be provided to all participants. Open to writers of poetry and prose. Registration is requested. 10 a.m.-noon. Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Call 805-6930.

Book Lecture: Valerie Boyd. Hear from biographer Valerie Boyd, author of "Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston." A book signing will follow. 4 p.m. Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Call 805-6930.

Yard and Bake Sale: St. Stephen's Yard and Bake Sale benefits its five outreach ministries: Florence Crittenton programs, Star Gospel Mission, Charleston Area Senior Citizens, Crisis Ministries and Magdalene House. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 67 Anson St.

Audubon field trip: The public is invited to join Audubon members on a birding field trip to Parris Island. To register, contact Don Jones 572-8232 or Birdfrogdjlj@aol.com

Next Sunday

Tribute to the Harlem Renaissance: Celebrating the communal aspects of Zora Neale Hurston's life and work, this event brings together writers, musicians and artists. 2 p.m. 68 Calhoun St. Call 805-6930.

"Kaleidoscopes": Sunday Spotlight Series presents the CSU Instrumental Faculty and Wind Ensembles in a concert featuring solo performances and works by James Texidor, James Curnow, Jan Van der Roost, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Robert W. Smith and John Barnes Chance. 3 p.m. Lightsey Chapel Auditorium at Charleston Southern University. Call 863-8041.

27th Annual Taste of Charleston: Sponsored by Southcoast Community Bank. Advance tickets are $10, available at Applebee's, and tickets at the door are $12. Food tickets are sold in $1 increments and children under 10 are free when accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Boone Hall Plantation. Call the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association at 577-4030 or 452-6088.

Theater

The Have Nots! Comedy Improv Jam: 8 p.m. Fridays. Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St., Charleston. $10. 853-6687 or www.thehavenots.com.

The Have Nots! Comedy Improv Company: 8 p.m. Saturdays. Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St. $12.50.