This free lecture is presented by guest lecturer Matt Halteman, professor of philosophy at Calvin University. This lecture will take a look at veganism through a philosophical lens, engaging the audience with a new way to understand the lifestyle. Halteman’s approach justifies veganism in a more wholistic way, with multiple reasons for the lifestyle as opposed to a single, animal ethics-centered justification. Johnson Auditorium, 119 Chanticleer Dr W. Tuesday, 4 p.m. Free. (843) 349-2421, www.coastal.edu

Coastal Carolina University’s Department of Music presents the Kronos Quartet, a globally-acclaimed string quartet. Based in San Francisco, the quartet features David Harrington and John Sherba on violin, Sunny Yang on cello, and Hank Dutt on viola. The group has been performing with a rotating membership of talented musicians and artists since 1973, with a track record of over 60 recordings and more than 1,000 commissions for string quartet arrangements. Music lovers will definitely not want to miss this opportunity! Wheelwright Auditorium, 100 Spadoni Park Circle Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. $25. (843) 349-2421, www.coastal.edu

The featured guest speaker at this HTC Distinguished Scholar Lecture is Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president of the University of Marlyand—Baltimore County (UMBC) since 1992. Hrabowski’s lecture will explore his research on science and math educaiton with an emphasis on minority participation and performance. Hrabowski has a long list of accolades, not the least of which includes serving as chair on the Obama administration’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. Wheelwright Auditorium, 100 Spadoni Park Cir. Thursday, 6 p.m. Free. (843) 349-2421, www.coastal.edu

Spend the evening at Topgolf and help the Carney Strong Initiative raise money to help combat firefighter cancer! The Carney Strong Initiative works to assist fire departments throughout the country with occupational cancer prevention. Your support allows them to donate decontamination supplies and provide education to smaller fire departments, located in rural areas. Topgolf, 2850 Robert M Grissom Parkway. Sunday, 4-7 p.m. $50. (843) 902-7095, www.carneystrong.org