Sail with a notorious pirate

Arrrrrrrrr - avast, matey!

If these terms frequent the play of your make-believing children, then you don't miss Saturday's production of "A Rollicking Tale of Blackbeard, Pirate of the Carolina Coast," presented by Raleigh Little Theatre at the N.C. Museum of History.

Starting at 2 p.m., this free play recounts the wild story of Blackbeard the pirate, incorporating dance, storytelling, puppets, and even a sea chantey!

This show, which is appropriate for all ages, complements The Story of North Carolina exhibit where the state's pirate legacy is explored. You can view a real cannon, pewter plate, gold flakes and other items recovered from Blackbeard's ship, Queen Anne's Revenge, discovered off the North Carolina coast at Beaufort Inlet in 1996.

For more info on the play and the exhibit call 807-7900 or visit ncmuseumofhistory.org.

Marbles Kids Museum has special events this weekend:

Today at 5 p.m. is Colossal Cardboard First Friday, and yes, it involves building giant structures from recycled cardboard while supervised by Marbles Exhibit Designers.

Make a Blanket with Project Linus Saturday, 1 p.m., allows children to create blankets for other kids in need.

Sing! Dance! Play! is an exploration of music and movement ideal for children ages 0 to 5, starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

See www.marbleskidsmuseum.org for more information.