Dine out, do good

Villa Francesca hosts the fifth annual "Take A Slice Out of Cancer" event 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22
The restaurant has raised more than $20,000, with the American Cancer Society, and will offer VIP tickerts for $125, and regular admission tickets for $20 in advance, $25 at the door (children are $10 in advance and $14 at the door). VIP gets you unlimited food, beer and wine and a seat in the meet-and-greet area; general admission gives you access to the buffet and all live entertainment. Live music and appearances by local celebrities are planned, plus a silent auction of jewlry from local artists and a Panthers helmet signed by Cam Newton.

321 N. Caldwell St.; www.villafrancesca.com; tickets also sold here.