Wish upon a starfish at this annual fundraiser, hosted by the South Carolina Aquarium Alliance. Enjoy cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, and auctions, with all proceeds benefiting Charleston’s leading marine exhibit and association, which strives to conserve the natural world through the education and exhibition of the Lowcountry’s aquatic environment. South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf. Saturday, 7-10:30pm. $60; $50 member; $75 cocktail reception & silent auction preview. (843)577-3474, www.scaquarium.org