Hilary Hahn

Grammy-award winning violinist Hilary Hahn will perform at 7:30 p.m. at East Carolina University's Wright Auditorium. The Los Angeles Times said, "Hilary is one of those rare performers who can dazzle you with the dexterity of her technique and the emotional depth of her interpretations. The performance is part of the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series. Tickets are $10-$35. Call 328-4788.

Women's basketball

The East Carolina University women's basketball team will play two home games this weekend: at 7 p.m. today against Southern Mississippi and at 2 p.m. Sunday against UCF. Both games will be played in Minges Coliseum. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Call 328-4788 or visit www.ecupirates.com.

Abuse prevention

Someone's Sister will sponsor "Break the Silence: Stop the Violence" concert at 8 p.m. at Winterville Christian Church, 257 Cooper St. Someone's Sister is a local acoustic duo that plays throughout the East Coast raising money and awareness for the prevention of violence against women and children. The concert is free, but a $5-$10 donation is suggested. Call 341-2542 or visit www.someonessister.com.

On Golden Pond

The J.H. Rose High School Rampant Theatrical Company will present "On Golden Pond," a two-act play by Ernest Thompson, in the school's studio theater, off Arlington Boulevard. Performances will be at 7 p.m. today and Jan. 11 and 12, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 13. Staged on Broadway in 1979, "On Golden Pond" was made into a motion picture starring Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, and Jane Fonda in 1981. The story takes place during Norman and Ethel Thayer's annual summer stay at their Maine cottage. Although the summer is marked by the usual fishing and by visits from family, friends and neighbors, the cranky and somewhat hypochondriacal octogenarian Norman is convinced that this will be his last summer on Golden Pond. The play is directed by Rose drama teacher Monica Edwards. Seating will be limited. Tickets are $5. Call 321-6277.

Pokémon championships

Pokémon USA's Greenville Pokémon Trading Card Game City Championships will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 909 Moye Blvd. The free event for players of all ages will be divided into three divisions: Junior (born in 1996 or later), Senior (born in 1992, 1993, 1994, or 1995), and Masters (born in 1991 or earlier). The winner in each category will earn the title of City Champion. City Championships players also have the opportunity to earn Pokémon prizes including booster card packs and exclusive merchandise. For more information, visit http://op.pokemon-tcg.com/.

Basketball

The East Carolina University men's basketball team will play Chowan at 7 p.m. in Minges Coliseum. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students. Call 328-4788 or visit www.ecupirates.com.

Astronomy in the Park

Goose Creek State Park will sponsor Astronomy in the Park at 6 p.m. Come for an update of the visible objects in the night sky. Then go outside for a look through the park's telescopes, weather permitting. The park is on Camp Leach Road in Washington, N.C. Programs are held in the Environmental Education and Visitor Center. Call 923-2191 or e-mail goose.creek@ncmail.net.

Eager beavers

Goose Creek State Park will sponsor "Become a Beaver" from 3-4 p.m. Have you ever wondered what it takes to do the job of a beaver? Participants will learn first-hand how beavers are adapted to their environment. This humorous program transforms one participant into a beaver by dressing him or her with a number of "beaver features." The park is on Camp Leach Road in Washington, N.C. Programs are held in the Environmental Education and Visitor Center. Call 923-2191 or e-mail goose.creek@ncmail.net.

Trivia

Win prizes for all of that useless information in your head. Get a group together for Trivia Night at Professor O'Cools Eating and Drinking Saloon. Questions start at 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. Categories vary weekly and may include general knowledge, classic rock, sports, state trivia and current events. Play individually or put together a team of up to eight people. You have a chance to win prizes such as CDs, movie tickets, gift certificates and hotel stays. O'Cools is at 605 S.E. Greenville Blvd., behind Logan's Roadhouse. Call 355-2946.

History forum

The North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E. Water St., Washington, N.C., will sponsor a Local History Forum from 1-2 p.m. Participants are invited to talk about early health care in the Beaufort County area. There is no program fee. The estuarium is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. For more information, contact estuary@beaufortco.com or 948-0000.

Four Seasons

East Carolina University will present the Four Seasons Chamber Music concert "From Russia and Bohemia" at 7 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall. The concert will feature Robert McDonald, piano; Soovin Kim and Joseph Genualdi, violin; Ara Gregorian, viola; and Michael Kannen, cello, performing Shostakovich and Dvorak piano quintets. Tickets are $10-$25. Call 328-4788.

• The Folk Arts Society of Greenville and the ECU Folk and Country Dancers will hold a contradance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Willis Building, the corner of First and Reade streets. A potluck dinner will begin the evening at 6 p.m. followed by a lesson at 7:30 p.m. and the dance from 8-10 p.m. Cost is $5 for members, $3 for students and $8 for others. Call 752-7350.

• Ooops! Comedy Improv Group by the Greenville Theater Project will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at the City Bistro, 203 S.W. Greenville Blvd. inside the City Hotel. The show is comprised of several short, improvisational games and sketches. Tickets are $7 and discounts are available for groups of eight or more. Call Rachel Whitten at 355-8300, ext. 527. Visit www.greenvilletheaterproject.com.

• Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Community Unity Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 15 at The Murphy Center on the East Carolina University campus. Registration is required. Call 752-4101.