DOWNTOWN (WCSC) - The College of Charleston Opera Program in the School of the Arts will present two, comedic performances that are sure to draw laughter from audiences. The one-act, operas, “A Game of Chance” and “Gallantry,” combine outlandish antics with the musical integrity of American composers Seymour Barab and Douglas Moore, respectively.

Performances will take place from Saturday, Feb. 25 through Monday, Feb. 27 in the Recital Hall of the Simons Center for the Arts, 54 Saint Philip St. The Saturday and Monday performances will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday's curtain time will be at 3 p.m. only. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students age 22 and under with a valid ID. Reservations can be made by calling the Department of Music at 843-953-5927.

Native Liberian Dr. Artemus Gaye will present a film showing and lecture called "Prince Among Slaves" this weekend on Johns Island and in downtown Charleston.

Dr. Gaye is currently a Chicago-based Northwestern University Law School consultant. He is a seventh-generation descendant of Abdul Rahman, an African prince-turned-Mississippi slave who is the subject of the award-winning film narrated by acclaimed actor Mos Def.

The film explores the true story of Rahman’s enslavement in the American South and his fight for freedom which earned him celebrity status and an invitation to dine at the White House during US President John Quincy Adams’ administration before returning to Africa.

The first screening and lecture will be held at the Johns Island Library at 8531 Maybank Highway at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 11.  The second will occur at the Charleston Main Library on Calhoun Street at 3 p.m. on unday February 12.

It's free to attend both events.

DOWNTOWN (WCSC) - The Chinese Association of Greater Charleston is hosting a Spring Festival this Saturday celebrating the Chinese New Year.

The festival is open to the public and will take place on January 21 at the Burke Middle High School Auditorium.   Door opens at 1 p.m. and the celebration starts at 2 p.m.