The 'not-so-ordinary' highlights these 9 events happening in Brunswick County this week

Sandbar lecture

The Sandbar lecture series presents "Three Not-So-Ordinary Joes" by author Julie Hedgepeth Williams, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 at the Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 East Second St., Ocean Isle Beach. Williams is a professor, writer, and author of many popular history books. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama, and visits Ocean Isle Beach regularly.

"Three Not-So-Ordinary Joes" is the story of how three guys named Joe started Southern literature. Joseph Addison, a famous 18th century British journalist, inspired Joseph Addison Turner to produce the only newspaper ever published on a Southern plantation. Turner’s apprentice, Joel Chandler Harris, recorded slave folktales from stories he heard while working on Turner’s plantation newspaper. Narrating his stories through a fictional character named “Uncle Remus,” Harris’ books established Southern literature. The author will bring the book to "life" with animated historical anecdotes.

The lecture is free with museum admission. Details: 910-579-1016 or www.museumplanetarium.org.

Calabash Summer Concert Series

The Thomas Road Band will be playing music from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 at the Calabash Town Park, 868 Persimmon Road. Hot dogs, kettle corns and treats available. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Free. 910-579-6747.

Movies in the Park

The town of Ocean Isle Beach Recreation Department presents Movies in the Park at Town Center Park, 11 E. Second St. Showing at dusk Wednesday, Aug. 16 will be "Jumanji." The 1995 fantasy adventure film is about a magical board game that unleashes a world of adventure on two siblings. Stars Bradley Pierce, Kirsten Dunst, and Robin Williams. Admission is free. Food vendors will be on site. Bring a chair or blanket.

Sunset Beach Sound Waves concert series

JB & the Get Down Browns play beach, classic rock and disco music, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Sunset Beach Sound Waves concert series to be held at the Village Park gazebo, 1791 Queen Anne St. Free.

Shallotte Summerfest concert series

The Brunswick Parks & Recreation Department present Shallotte Summerfest concert series. The Extraordinaires will perform, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Mulberry Park Amphitheater, 123 Mulberry St., Shallotte. Bring a chair or blanket.

Oak Island concert series

The Oak Island "Bands by the Beach" concert series will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at the Middleton Park Amphitheater, 102 SE 47th St. The Carolina Line Bluegrass Band will play.

Ocean Isle Beach Summer Concert

Come to the Ocean Isle Beach Summer Concert, also known as the Peggy Hughes Concert Series, and listen to Continental Divide from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at Town Center Park, 11 E Second St. Free.

More: Your guide to 2023's can't-miss outdoor concerts in the Wilmington area

One day boating class

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 10-05 (Southport/Oak Island/Shallotte) will provide a one-day beginner boating course that satisfies all state boating education requirements. Taught by certified USCG Auxiliary instructors, the USCG Boating America course applies to all recreational watercrafts including powerboats, PWCs, sailboats and paddle craft.

Any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, must complete an approved boating safety course before operating a vessel with a motor of 10 hp or greater on North Carolina waters.

The course cover topics such as general information about boats and maintenance, preparing for safe and enjoyable outings, navigation rules and aids to navigation, guidelines for operating your boat or PWC safely, what to do in case of boating emergencies, and state-specific laws and regulations you must follow.

The class will be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Ocean Events Center, 801 Ocean Drive, Oak Island. The fee is $35 per person or $30 for two or more. Only cash or checks will be accepted at the door. To register, email CGAuxSafeBoating@ec.rr.com.

Holden Beach Concert Series

The Holden Beach Concert Series welcomes Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Ho playing soul, R&B, party music from 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 at the pavilion under the Holden Beach bridge. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring a chair or beach towel. Free. 910-842-6488.

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This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Brunswick County, NC events Aug. 15-20