The Friends of Brookgreen Gardens is a group of men and women who are committed to the improvement of the gardens through projects like sculpture acquisition and restoration. Their spring fundraising event, An Evening Under the Palmettos, is a celebration of Brookgreen with cocktails, Lowcountry-inspired tapas, live entertainment and a silent auction. 

Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive. Saturday, 5:30 p.m. $175. (843) 235-6018, brookgreen.org