TASTE OF SHABBAT

The Chabad of Cary Jewish Women's Circle hosts "A Taste of Shabbat" from 7 to 9 p.m. Discover why Judaism places such emphasis on traditional Shabbat dishes. An array of traditional and unique Shabbat dishes will be served. The cost of the event is $10 and registration is required. Contact Chana Cotlar at chana@chabadofcary.org or 919-651-9710.

Friday

DREAMFEST WOMEN OF ACTION GATHERING

The MLK Task Force and the town of Cary will co-sponsor Dreamfest 2012 honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. beginning with the Dreamfest Women of Action Gathering at 7 p.m. at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop. For details, call 919-460-4963 or visit www.townofcary.org. CALLING TO THE VILLAGE

Holly Springs playwright Cornelia McDonald will debut her second play, "Calling To the Village" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Stars Theater and Arts Center, Inc., 123 East Vance St., Fuquay-Varina. The play is a collection of true stories from women ages 15 to 85, performed as dramatic readings with songs. Tickets are $15. Donations of new socks and children's books for local shelters will be accepted. For information, call 919-215-4947.

Saturday

HOUSING INFORMATION SESSION

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County and Builders of Hope will hold an information session at 9:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 307 N. Ennis St., Fuquay-Varina. The organizations are partnering to build affordable, high-quality, energy-efficient homes for working families in the Consolidated Pines neighborhood. For information, call Lisa Long at 919-830-6664 or John McIntyre at 919-833-1999 Ext. 249. YOGA CLASS

Triangle Pilates and Cary Yoga Center will hold a free community yoga class from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lochmere Pavilion Studio, 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary. Linda Wishart will teach an Introduction to Pranayama, yoga breathing and lead a gentle yoga practice. To register, call 919-851-7221. THEATER AUDITIONS

Burning Coal Theatre Company will hold an audition from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Murphey School, 224 Polk St., Raleigh. The audition is for a staged reading of "Across the Holy Tell" by June Guralnick. Actors interested in auditioning should email coalartisticdir@ncrrbiz.com. Actors should bring two copies of their picture resume, if available. MEMORIAL CONCERT

A memorial concert, "A Tribute to Martin" will be held at 4 p.m. at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave. The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble will play five of the Duke Ellington Sacred Songs with guest vocal soloist The Rev. Iris Jordan. The Vision United Singers, dancers and dramatist will also perform. For information, call 919-460-4963 or visit www.townofcary.org.

Sunday

YOGA CLASS

Triangle Pilates and Cary Yoga Center will hold a free community yoga class from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Lochmere Pavilion Studio, 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary. Jamie Sharpe will lead a Hatha Yoga class. To register, call 919-851-7221.