The Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala kicks off The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. The gala is a benefit for the festival and guests can sample more than 100 wines from renowned vineyards around the world. The food portion of the evening starts with hors d’oeuvres prepared by the area’s best chefs and ends with a three-hour dessert tasting. The Reserve Golf Club, 18 Reserve Drive. Thursday, 7 p.m. $100. (843) 626-8911, www.pawleysmusic.com