This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.

Come see the World of Tomorrow, presented by AT&T in honor of Greensboro’s Bicentennial. Local industry and universities will present multimedia exhibits and demonstrations about what the future might hold for Greensboro. This free event runs from 8am to 6pm each day. Greensboro200.com.

Whether you’re a mother to kids or cats, we celebrate you.

“I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.” Katherine Hepburn would have been 102 today.

Spend a leisurely day on the links in support of the Greensboro Symphony Guild. The 17th annual Golf Classic begins with the ladies nine-hole at 9am, followed by the coed 18-hole event at 12:30pm. Fees start at $125, with a chance to win $25,000 in the putting contest. gsoguild.org

Celebrate Greensboro’s 200th birthday with a parade and party in Center City Park, beginning at 11am. And what’s a birthday party without cake? Free. Greensboro200.com

Can’t get enough art and wine? Travel to the Winery at Iron Gate in Mebane for Art on the Vine, presented by Alamance Artisans Guild and the Alamance County Arts Council. Dozens of local artists will share their wares to a backdrop of music, wine tastings and beautiful scenery. artonthevinenc.com.

While you’re there, head over to N.C. Storyfest, from 12-5pm at Festival Park, the Cultural Arts Center and the Greensboro Central Library. Kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy this multicultural story celebration. ncstoryfest.org.

Leave the kids at home and head over to the Greensboro Children’s Museum from 7-11pm for its Rock the Garden Party, a fundraiser on behalf of the museum’s new outdoor learning environment. Enjoy food, music and an auction of hand-painted garden furniture. Tickets are $50; gcmuseum.com.

Can’t get enough art and wine? Travel to the Winery at Iron Gate in Mebane for Art on the Vine, presented by Alamance Artisans Guild and the Alamance County Arts Council. Dozens of local artists will share their wares to a backdrop of music, wine tastings and beautiful scenery. artonthevinenc.com.

Get your heart pumping at the Start! Guilford Heart & Stroke Walk, beginning at 8am at Country Park in Greensboro. The financial goal is $350,000, and proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. startguilfordnc.org.  

Country musician Lisa Dames and her band, The Hall Monitors, kick off the first Music at Muse event to benefit Children’s Home Society. Muse restaurant will be offering a special menu for the event, and 5 percent of the proceeds will go to Children’s Home Society. Admission is $5. 5:30 – 8:30pm in the Muse parking lot at Friendly Center. lisadames.com

See what summer looks like through the artist’s eye at The Marshall Art Gallery.  Kim Kesterson-Trone’s “Summertime” will be on display from 6PM to 9PM for all to appreciate. 

See what summer looks like through the artist’s eye at The Marshall Art Gallery.  Kim Kesterson-Trone’s “Summertime” will be on display from 6PM to 9PM for all to appreciate. 

Get the whole family involved for the 14th annual Joann Gaddy Grimes Big Event to Fight Cancer in Country Park. You can bike, run or walk anywhere from 2.5 kilometers to 100. Family-friendly activities include dog contests, inflatables, games and clowns. Fees start at $20 with a goal to raise $400,000, and funds benefit the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. Events start at 8am; go to dukebigevent.org for more details.

Head to the Festival in the Village June 7th for music, food, games, and crafts that the whole family will love.   The entry fee is 5$ and free for children under 3. All proceeds benefit the Greensboro Children’s Museum.

Feeling artistic? Enter in the “Street Walk” sidewalk chalk competition. All are welcome to participate, whether you’re a professional, beginner, child, or just someone who likes to draw on pavement.  Competition starts at 8:30am.

North Carolina’s legendary pirate Blackbeard comes to life in the original production Bloody Blackbeard at Triad Stage, through July 6. This mostly-true story marks the end of the theater’s seventh season. triadstage.org

Come hungry to the Guilford County Hotel/Motel Association’s 11th annual TASTE event, which this year will benefit the Natural Science Center. More than 20 local restaurants and hotels will offer their finest foods at the downtown Greensboro Marriott from 5:30 to 9pm. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on more than $25,000 worth of auction items. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door; go to tasteguilford.com to purchase.

Picasso’s work, right here in Greensboro? It’s true. Check out the pochoirs (French for silkscreen) at Weatherspoon Art Museum’s Noon at the ‘Spoon. A free docent-led tour will be followed by complimentary beverages and baked goods. 336.334.5770.