‘Dragon’ movie for free

“Poppy’s Summer Movie Magic,” with movies Tuesdays-Thursdays and changing weekly through Aug. 20-22, continues with “How To Train Your Dragon.” Details at 282-0550 or www.stonetheatres.com.

Details | 10 a.m. at Grand 14 Cinema, at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach, for free.

N.C. focus on nature

Pick from two special programs in Brunswick County:

• Meet Terri Kirby Hathaway, co-author of “North Carolina’s Amazing Coast: Natural Wonders from Alligators to Zoeas,” a book of 100 vignettes on local flora, fauna and natural history, 1-3:30 p.m. for a book signing at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, on U.S. 421, just south of Kure Beach. It’s open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and admission is $8 for ages 13-61, $7 seniors, $6 ages 3-12, and free ages 2 and younger. Details at 910-458-7468 or

www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

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• Kurt Hugelmeyer, speaking on “Raptors: Birds of Prey,” at 7 p.m. at the Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, open 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., for $8 for ages 13-61, $7 ages 62 and older, $6 ages 3-12, and free ages 2 and younger. 910-579-1016 or

www.museumplanetarium.org

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Dine in Medieval Times

See jousting in Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, with colorful costumes, music and choreography. Details at 236-4635, 800-436-4386 or www.medievaltimes.com.

Details | 5:45 or 7:45 p.m., at 2904 Fantasy Way, close to U.S. 501 and George Bishop Parkway, just west of Myrtle Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway; general admission: $50.95 ages 13 and older, $30.95 ages 3-12 – with specials of $39.95 and $24.95, respectively, through Aug. 31, by mentioning code “SWEB” – and free for children ages 2 and younger on a parent’s lap.

Austin Mowery performs

The Oceanfront Merchants Association presents concerts on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during “Hot Summer Nights,” next with the Austin Mowery Band, playing country music. Details at www.myrtlebeachdowntown.com.

Details | 8-11 p.m. in Myrtle Beach’s Plyler Park, at Mr. Joe White Avenue and North Ocean Boulevard, for free.

Fireworks twice weekly

Catch fireworks every Tuesday through August, and every Friday through Aug. 16. Details at 444-3200, 800-386-4662 or www.broadwayatthebeach.com.

Details | 10 p.m. at Broadway at the Beach, bordered by U.S. 17 Bypass, Grissom Parkway and 21st and 29th avenues North in Myrtle Beach, for free.

For a complete list of upcoming events, festivals and shows, visit MyrtleBeach

Online.com/kicks.