It’s all about the kitties at the Sadie Hawkins Save the Animals Sock Hop, a fundraiser to aid Coastal Pet Rescue’s Spay & Neuter Program on TybeeIsland. Dance the night away to Tybee’s own Girlfriends and DJ Barri Marshall; eats will provided by the North Beach Grill. Dress is 50’s attire or “Tybee formal,” which is anything shiny paired with flipflops. $20. 7-11:30pm at the Tybee American Legion, TybeeIsland. 912.484.7355 or tybeedance.com.

Education and high style cruise the runway at the American Association of University Women’s annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show. Proceeds benefit mature women furthering their college degrees. $30. 11:30 am at the Country Club of Hilton Head, HHI. 843.681.2302 or 843.705.3043.

Put on some fancy flats and stroll through the colors, textures and concepts of over 500 artists during the Guild of Beaufort Galleries’ Spring Art Walk. Various locations throughout downtown Beaufort; map available at guildofbeaufortgalleries.com/events.

Hey, artists! Get professional advice from skirt! photographer M.A. Mueller and gallery owner Deanna Bowdish at Developing Your Portfolio, a free workshop part of the Get Your Art Out campaign sponsored by the Arts Council of Beaufort County. 6-8pm, 1111 Boundary St., Beaufort. RSVPs appreciated: 843.379.2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com/gyao.

The iconoclastic dance company Momix bends it way into town with its stunning combination of choreography, acrobatics and art. ArtsCenter of Coastal Carolina, HHI. Tickets: $55. 843.842.2787 or artshhi.org.

The women of the Palmetto Quilt Guild will have you in stitches with their original designs, colorful fabrics and fantastic stories at the Hilton Head Quilt Festival. Over 150 quilts will be on display along with other handmade wares and consignment gems. 10am-5pm. Admission: $5. 20 Pope Ave., HHI. 843.681.8077 or carolhhp@yahoo.com.

Can you canoe? Got a kayak on your roofrack? Everyone is eligible for the paddle races of River Quest 2008, featuring 3- and7.4 mile courses. Or, just stay on dry land and cheer on the competitors! Entry fee: $20-$40 benefits Special Olympics. Register at 8am at Beaufort’s DowntownWaterfrontPark, races begin at 10am. 843.986.0233 or highergroundofthelowcountry.com.

The AASU Masquers theater troupe presents Ntozake Shange’s 1975 award-winning lyrical and powerful call to self-realization and independence, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. Because of its mature content, this production is not recommended for children. 7:30pm Th, Fri, Sat; 3pm Sunday. Tickets: $10; advance ticket purchase is highly advised. Masquers Chinese Theater, ArmstrongCenter, 13040 Abercorn, Savannah. 912.927.5381 or armstrongfest.armstrong.edu.

Artist Peggy Duncan presents The Lowcountry from My Rearview Mirror, her latest collection of paintings that capture the serene spirit of the landscapes’ untouched places. Reception: 5:30-9pm; exhibit on display through April 18 at the Charles Street Gallery, Beaufort. 843.521.9054 or thecharlesstreetgallery.com.

Sure, they’re all dudes, but how can we pass up a band called the Modern Skirts? The Athens-based rootsrock quartet plays at the Savannah Music Festival at midnight tonight. $10, CharlesH.MorrisCenter (corner of EastBay and East Broad Streets.) 912.525.5050 or savannahmusicfestival.org.

It’s shear delight at Oatland Island’s Sheep to Shawl Festival, where animals get haircuts and humans learn hands-on about carding, spinning and weaving the shorn wool into usable forms. Enjoy the spring weather with hay rides, soap-making demonstrations and walks along the Native Animal Native Trail with admission. 10am-4pm. $5 adults/$3 children, seniors and military. 912.898.3980 or oatlandisland.org.