Downward dogs

Yoga might be peaceful, but it’s getting competitive. Check out the best poses at the North Carolina Regional Yoga Asana Championship on Sunday.

3 p.m.; Holiday Inn Crabtree Valley, Raleigh; $20 in advance, $25 at the door; www.bikramyogaraleigh.com, 919-847-9070

Street art

Check out some performance art; Stacey L. Kirby will perform her interactive piece, VALIDnation tonight, which explores civil rights.

6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Carrack Modern Art at 111 W. Parrish St., Durham; www.stacey-kirby.com, www.thecarrack.org

Munchies

Starting Tuesday, Wake County libraries are hosting a food feast, a series of free programs that feature cookbooks, food discussions and more. Bring in a sample or recipe of a favorite dish.

Registration at each branch required; www.wakegov.com/libraries/events

Ablaze with fun

The big reveal of Danish artist Nina Hole’s Monumental Fire Sculpture begins tonight with a free concert featuring the Cary Town Band and visual and performing artists.

7:30 p.m.; Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave.; www.townofcary.org, www.ninahole.com

Shed & shred

Thursday offers another chance to get rid of old financial records, including unused credit card applications, old bills and out-of-date taxes, at a free shred-a-thon.

Noon-4:30 p.m., Ravenscroft School, 7409 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh. www.ncdoj.gov