Just added: June 24 Kingston NY, June 25 Ithaca NY, June 26 Jamestown NY, June 27 Cleveland OH
ETA: Will be putting tickets on sale this week for 28 Detroit, 29 Lansing, 30 Chicago (tix should be on sale by Friday)
From my previous post, these are already on sale: June 11 Beverly MA, June 12 New London CT, June 13 Cedar Grove NJ, June 14 Arden DE, June 15 Baltimore MD, June 16 Riverton NJ, June 17 Brooklyn
tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lou-barlow-17083068226

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This is not a top things to do in FW (plenty of posts if you search this sub), these are events specific to this week. There may be mistakes/things change so do your due diligence & search more info online. None of these events are vetted, they’re just copied & pasted.
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[Tuesday June 6th]
Art Aid 4:30-6PM The Pool, 1801 8th Ave Free This seminar will offer real estate advice for artists looking to purchase, lease, sublet, or partner for a creative space.
Free Yoga Burnett Park 5:30PM
Silent Book Club Hotel Dryce 6:30PM
Trivia Game Night Old Chicago 7PM
Murf’s Trivia J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill 7PM
NoiseROT Presents: Strange and Eternal Tour (2023) w/ MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE The Rail Club Live 7PM $20+
Omar Torres Hyena’s Comedy Club Free 7PM
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night T&P Tavern 7:30-9:30PM
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night University Pub FW 8-10PM m
Toad the Wet Sprocket Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall 8PM $40+
[Wednesday June 7th]
ITB Puttnight Lola's In The Bucket Disc Golf 6-9PM Sign ups Flex Start $10 Buy-in. Cash payout for Top 3. Bring three (3) of your own putters
Summer Arts Program Wed, June 7-Wed, June 28 1-2:30 p.m. Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum Free Explore Tarrant County’s rich African American history through art, conversation, & activities during a four-week workshop.
Lunchtime Music Series in Burnett Park 12-1P Free
Indoor Vendor Market Rahr & Sons Brewing 5-9P 25+ local businesses to shop, live music, food trucks, snacks, sweets, acrylic paint pouring class
Ronda Ray Fort Brewery & Pizza 6-9P
We Run Wednesday’s The trailhead at clearfork 6:30P
NoiseROT Presents: Victim of Suffering Haltom Theater Sidestage 7-11PM
Tall Bearded Guy Trivia Funky Picnic Brewery 7P
STFU Open Mic 8-11PM Twilite Lounge FW Free jokes, drink specials & delicious po' boys! Hosted by Claws Out Comedy w/featured performer Marissa Nieto
Karaoke HopFusion Aleworks 8PM
[Thursday June 8th]
Fort Worth Movies That Matter Modern Art Museum 7-9:30PM Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops (2019, 96 min., TV-MA) is an intimate portrait of two Texas police officers who are helping change the way police respond to mental health calls Movies That Matter is a FREE film series that highlights important human & civil rights issues. Each event features a film screening, followed by a moderated discussion w/special guests. Register for free tickets on Eventbrite
Join us every second Thursday to connect with art through cocktails, conversations, & creativity The Carter 5-8PM
Beatles vs. Stones Ridglea Theater 6:30P Jam to a musical showdown $25+
Justin Tipton Fort Brewery Pizza 7PM
Greater Tuna Downtown Cowtown at the Isis 8PM comedy show until 6/10
Anand Wilder of Yeasayer The Post at River East 8P $25+
Midnight River Choir Live Rusty Nickel IceHouse 6PM $10+
Tribute Band Thursday: Local Yoakam Jun. 8 8 p.m. Fat Daddy’s, Mansfield Free live music, Happy Hour drink specials & $12 build-your-own jumbo pizzas
Evenings on Oak Street: Roanoke Austin Street Plaza 6:30PM After Party: Modern Dance Party Hits
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night HopFusion Aleworks 8P
[Friday June 9th]
Zizi’s food truck Neutral Ground Brewing Company 5-8PM
Friday on the Green, Magnolia Green Grab your lawn chair for live music from 4 local musicians 5-10P free
Kimbell Happy Hour 5-7P Kimbell Art Museum free music by Allegro Guitar Society
Dustin Massey w / Generational Wealth at Lola's Doors 8PM, Start 9PM
Brent Cobb Billy Bob's Texas 6PM $18+
Koe Wetzel Dickie’s Arena 6:30P $39
Kung Fu Vampire Black Heart Machine Tour Haltom Theater 7:30PM
Stockyards Championship Rodeo Cowtown Coliseum 7:30P $35
Neon Wave Pool Party Whiskey Garden 8PM
Jimmy Wallace at Twilite Lounge FW 9PM-12AM No Cover
FWSO’s Concerts in the Garden Festival Gates open 6:30 p.m. start 8:30 p.m. Music of the 80s
Dustin Massey (Band) w/ Generational Wealth Lola's Doors 8pm Show 9pm $10 advance tickets, $15 at door
Tab Benoit Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall 8P $40
REYES - Nuestra Fiesta Dedicada a la Realeza de la Música Latina Tulips FW 9P $15
[Saturday June 10th]
Drag Show & Brunch Pride Edition 11AM-2PM Funky Picnic Brewery Join Kiki w/the Kweens for our monthly drag show & brunch!
Glizzy Fest presented by Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs Martin House Brewing 12-5PM Live Music, Craft Vendors, hot dogs/corn dogs. Tickets $15 if drinking = 4 beers + souvenir pint glass. not drinking = do not have to pay
Smoke n Bone bbq Neutral Ground Brewing Company 2-6PM
Arlington Pride Celebration Levitt Pavilion Arlington 6-11PM (doors open 5) ft. performances from RuPaul's Drag Race Queens Angeria Paris VanMichaels, Symone & Kennedy Davenport, DJ Al Farb w/a street fair full of vendors
FWSO’s Concerts in the Garden Festival Gates open 6:30 p.m. start 8:30 p.m. Star Wars
Wandering Roots Market Tanger Outlets Shop local pop-up, live music, vendors, food trucks + kid-friendly 10AM-4PM
Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat LIVE Ridglea Room 7PM $25+
Live Jazz Performance Feat. The Rob Holbert Group The Warehouse 8P
LOCALS ONLY VOL. 3 Whiskey Garden 8P
Fenne Lily + Christian Lee Hutson Tulips FW 8P $20+
Dope City Comedy Tour FW’s Hyena's Comedy Club Doors 8:30P
Guttersluts perform Alice in Chains Unplugged w/ Garrett Owen Twilite Lounge FW 9PM-12AM No Cover
Live music HopFusion 7PM
[Sunday June 11th]
Farmers Market 10AM-2PM Funky Picnic Brewery
Giddy Up Drag Brunch Concrete Cowboy FW 1-4PM
Monthly Book Club Funky Picnic Brewery 3-4P Will be discussing The Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Matt Hillyer & Kayla Ray The Post at River East 6-8P $20+
LanceBattalion Fort Brewery 7-9PM

Please use common sense and google each show to find tickets. Official sites being used Are AXS, Eventbrite & live nation / Ticketmaster. If the event is a Ticketmaster event try ICONIC if there’s no code available on this list.
There are also some tickets on stubhub & vivid seats which are verified resell sites.
VEGAS: AEG:AEG2023 AXS: AXS2023
HOUSTON: POWERITUP
SAN ANTONIO: TECHPORT
IRVING: DISCO
ATLANTIC CITY: ICONIC
ATLANTA: ICONIC
BOSTON: ICONIC
CLEVELAND: ICONIC
DETROIT: MEMORIAL
NEWPORT: DANZIG2023
CHICAGO: ICONIC

Yet another stacked weekend for concerts with Alesso, Steve Aoki, RHCP and more. Lots of great stuff going on around town too including Comicpalooza which has managed to truly load up with sci-fi stars this year.
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THURSDAY- MAY 25

Ongoing - Happy Hour @ MFAH @ 5PM Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and get a drink at the bar. General admission is free.
David Lucas Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM
([Red Hot Chili Peppers @ Minute Maid Park @ 6:30PM) *With The Strokes & Thundercat
Bush @ Bayou Music Center @ 7:30PM
(Garrett T Capps @ Discovery Green @ 7PM) *Part of the UHD Thursday Night Concerts Series

FRIDAY - MAY 26

Mike Salazar Comedy Show @ Arena Theatre @ 8PM
Dermot Kennedy @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:30PM
311 @ House of Blues @ 7PM
The Sisters of Mercy @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM
Steve Aoki @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Young Buck @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

SATURDAY- MAY 27

Dynamo vs Austin FC @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM
SaberCats vs Chicago Hounds @ SaberCats Stadium @ 7PM
Ongoing - Arte en el Parque / Art in the Park @ Discovery Green @ 12PM Students, ages 3 to 12 will create a unique art piece while improving their speaking and listening skills en español!
(VIVO' Screening @ Discovery Green @ 7PM) Enjoy this family-friendly movie at Discovery Green's Anheuser-Busch Stage.
Saturday Sketching in the Galleries @ MFAH @ 11:30AM Families with children ages 12 and older are invited to explore and practice sketching techniques in the galleries.
Ongoing - Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
Led Zeppelin Experience @ HMNS @ 5PM The music and lyrics of the classic rock group Led Zeppelin have been visually interpreted using three-dimensional fulldome technology.
Family Overnight @ Space Center Houston @ 5PM This special camping trip allows families to spend a night building rockets, learning engineering and robotics, touring unique aircrafts, and much more!
‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Screening @ Market Square Park @ 8PM Grab takeout from a surrounding restaurant, pull out your lawn blanket and enjoy a free movie screening in Market Square.
'Ellen Degenderless & Friends' Comedy Show @ The Secret Group @ 8PM
Flashback Funkfest @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 5PM *Featuring Morris Day and The Time
R&B Summer Nights @ Arena Theatre @ 8PM *With Chrisette Michelle, Dave Hollister, Carl Thomas
Pancho Barraza @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM
Cash Cash @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Living Hollow @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM
Kings X @ RISE Rooftop @ 7PM

SUNDAY- MAY 28

Family Zone @ MFAH @ 1PM On selected Sundays, families are invited to visit the MFAH for exciting activities in the galleries.
SVDDEN DEATH @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Alesso @ Clé Pool @ 2PM]

All Weekend

All weekend - Comicpalooza @ GRB Convention Center Creators, panelists, cosplayers, cherished stars and enthusiastic spectators will come together for a magical weekend celebrating anime, comics, gaming, literature, cosplay and much more.
All weekend- Adam Ferrara Stand Up @ Houston Improv
All weekend - Forever Motown @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM Direct From New York is The Original Cast of FOREVER MOTOWN at Miller!
All weekend - 'Divergence' Ballet @ Brown Theater This mixed repertoire program features Stanton Welch's explosive 'Divergence,' as well as several other exciting new performances.
All weekend - 'Rent' Musical @ The Hobby Center LAST CHANCE - Theater Under the Stars is bringing this Tony-award winning, sensational musical to audiences in Houston!
All weekend - 'Torera' Play @ Alley Theatre A world premiere play written by a stunning new voice in the American theatre, 'Torera' tells a poignant story about becoming your truest self by proudly stepping into the ring.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - 'Chocolat' Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM/ 5PM This classic 1980s film about the legacy of French colonialism in Africa is shown in new 4K digital restoration.
Ongoing - Workouts in the Park @ Discovery Green Discovery Green organizes different workout sessions each weekend.
Ongoing - Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces Exhibition @ MFAH NEW - See outstanding works by art stars including Cezanne, Degas, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Manet, and Modigliani presented within the context of their experiences.
([Ongoing - Si Lewen ‘The Parade’ Exhibition @ Menil]) Menil’s latest exhibition features 63 drawings by Polish-American artist Si Lewen, which compromise a graphic novel depicting WWII and the liberation of Poland.
Ongoing - ‘Hyperreal: Gray Foy’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition features American artists Gray Foy’s most important and celebrated works.
Ongoing - ‘The Curatorial Imagination of Walter Hopps’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition explores the influential vision of one of the most distinguished curators - Walter Hopps, and features artwork by Warhol, Kienholz, Gilliam, and many others.
Ongoing - 'Art of the Cameroon Grassfields' Exhibition @ Menil This exhibition celebrates the enduring artistic traditions from Cameroon and its global diaspora.
Ongoing - Wall Drawing Series: Mel Bochner @ Menil Drawing Institute The Menil Drawing Institute is proud to work with artist Mel Bochner on the fourth installment of the museum’s ephemeral wall drawing series.
Ongoing - 'Where Do We Go From here' Exhibition @ CAMH Contemporary Arts Museum Houston’s (CAMH) Teen Council presents their 13th biennial exhibition featuring work from Houston-area teen artists.

Full Title: Of Bakers, and Florists, and Website Makers: When may a business turn customers away on conscientious grounds?
Two men walk into a bakery to order a cake for their upcoming wedding, with the words, “God Bless This Union.” Unbeknownst to the couple, the baker is a Christian who believes, on religious grounds, that same-sex marriage is sinful. May the baker refuse to supply the cake? Now turn the tables: A religious Christian walks into a bakery whose owner is a lesbian. The Christian wants to order a cake with the words, “Homosexuality Is a Detestable Sin – Leviticus 18:22.” Must the lesbian baker provide the cake?
These examples emerge from a line of legal cases in the United States, although similar cases have arisen in Canada, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere. In the typical case, wedding vendors who oppose same-sex marriage on religious grounds have refused to provide service (bake cakes, assemble flowers, photograph, design websites, etc.) for same-sex weddings. In each of the cases, there are laws providing that businesses may not discriminate on the basis of a customer’s sexual orientation. But the wedding vendors claim that they are entitled to an exemption from the anti-discrimination laws, because requiring them to serve same-sex couples would violate the vendors’ deeply held religious convictions and, in some cases, their rights to free speech.
Are the wedding vendors right? Should the law allow them to refuse service for same-sex weddings?
Does it matter if the wedding vendors’ service involves speech or art (the wedding singer or wedding photographer)?
These are unsettled legal questions. This talk will offer insights drawn from business ethics into how the law should address them.
About the Speaker:
Amy Sepinwall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She studied at McGill (BA, MA), Yale (JD), and Georgetown (PhD, Philosophy). She has two key lines of research. The first explores legal and moral responsibility for corporate wrongdoing. The second investigates the constitutional rights, especially the rights of religion and speech, of business enterprises. She has published in numerous outlets, including the University of Chicago Law Review, Washington University Law Review, Minnesota Law Review, Hastings Law Journal, Journal of Corporation Law, Business Ethics Quarterly, and Philosophy Compass.
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Note: This is the keynote address of the annual Business Ethics in the 6ix conference at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) that is open to the public and free to attend. There will a Q&A and an informal reception will follow. Attending the keynote address does not require participation in the rest of the conference.
You must register in advance to attend this keynote address, which will be held at the Ted Rogers School of Management at TMU. Tickets are free:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/amy-sepinwall-wharton-of-bakers-and-florists-and-website-makers-tickets-635414280217
For more information on the conference (held May 25 & 26) including the full programme of workshops, see here

Blurb from the event page. Edit: THIS IS A FREE EVENT - donations are welcomed but not required.
Everyone says there's something wrong with Chicago's public transit system. But what is it, exactly? Late busses, ghost trains, crime, smoking, unhoused folks - are we seeing the causes or the symptoms of the problem? Guests State Rep. Kam Buckner and transit advocate Lynda Lopez join Ben and Maya for a conversation about the CTA crisis and what can be done to fix and sustain the system.

Hello! My name is Tyler, I’m a Chicago comedian on tour preparing for my album recording at the end of the month. I’m making a stop in Meadville at the Voodoo Brewing Compound on Thurs 5/18. Hope you’re able to make it out Ticket link- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-at-voodoo-brewing-co-tickets-615793774757?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Hi, hopefully this is okay to do but I think there is lots of interest in VPR watch parties in various cities. This is our Super Bowl.
Please post any here with the name, location, dates and if a reservation is required.
Chicago, IL 1. Bar 106 -Addy: 10649 S Pulaski Rd -starts 5/24 at 8pm
Washington DC

1. Baja Tap (limited seating) -Addy: 2436 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 -5/17/23, 7-10pm EST. -must register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vanderpump-rules-finale-watch-party-tickets-634467939687?fbclid=PAAaaAxckOiWjOZ-GXV-rr7qFJf016bVf18QlD5sX7Bsv4pEsThX53pOxZDqI
   
2. Lulu’s wine garden -Addy: 1940 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 -5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7. -Must book on Resy
   

Baltimore MD

1. Guilford Hall -5/17, 8-11pm -Address: 1611 Guilford Ave 21202 -No reservation needed

Houston TX 1. Be More Pacific -5/17-6/7, 730-945pm -Addy: 506 Yale St Suite E, Houston, TX 77007
NYC 1. The Skinny Bar -Addy: 174 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 -5/17 at 8pm

1. Down the hatch -addy: 179 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10014 -5/17 - 6/7 -https://www.instagram.com/p/CsHH708JnGh/?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ==

Ottawa Canada 1. Nan’s parlour -Addy: 73 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5, Canada -8-10pm
Charleston, SC 1. Frothy Beard -Addy: 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407 -5/17 8pm -limited seating
Austin, Tx 1. Vacancy Brewing -addy: 415 E St Elmo Rd 1 d2, Austin, TX 78745 -5/17 - 6/7 at 8pm -will play WWHL
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsJ9_DyJiud/?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ==
Boston, MA 1. Nash Bar and Stage -addy: 253 Tremont Street Boston, Massachusetts -5/17 - 6/7 -8-10:30pm
Philly 1. Cockatoo - 208 S. 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
DATES: Wednesday, May 17th; Wednesday, May 24th; Wednesday, May 31st
TIME: 8pm - 10pm
(Wednesday, June 7th is still up in the air, because it’s during pride week, so the bar will be getting back to me)

Hi all My name is Tyler, I’m a Chicago comedian on tour prepping for my album recording at the end of the month. Im doing 2 shows tonight at The Lou Room. Shows are 7:30 & 9 and tickets are only $10. Hope you’re able to make it out!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-stand-up-tickets-503132652307?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb&fbclid=IwAR3QcBLioJeGsxZZNqP1_1DchNN3iUBj2t5b37iKie4i-nDMcBTHUpnr_mU&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

FRIDAY

• Longleaf Film Festival, North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh
• Friday Night on White, South White St., Wake Forest
• Moulin Rouge! The Musical, DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham
• Pitbull, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
• Stevie Nicks, PNC Arena, Raleigh
• Leonid & Friends: A Tribute to the Music of Chicago, Carolina Theatre, Durham
• Friday Market & Movie Night, Moore Square, Raleigh
• Mahler Symphony No. 1, North Carolina Symphony, Raleigh
• Troy Bond, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Annie Lederman, Raleigh Improv, Cary
• Royal Comedy 2023, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
• Duke Baseball vs Georgia Tech, Jack Coombs Field, Durham
• Friday Family Flicks - Thor: Love and Thunder, Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, Garner
• Evening Eno River Exploration Paddle, Eno River Boat Launch, Durham
• Simpkins Garage 170, Wake County Speedway, Raleigh
• The Nude Party, Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh
• The Gaslight Anthem, The Ritz, Raleigh
• AAPI Showcase feat. Teens in Trouble, Bangzz, My Sister Maura, & Hot Brains, The Wicked Witch, Raleigh
• Korine w/ CD Ghost, Secret Shame, The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop, Raleigh
• BLACKBERRY (R), The Cary Theater, Cary
• Vintage Market Days® of NC Triangle presents 'Celebrate', NC State Fairgrounds, Jim Graham Building, Raleigh
• Switchyard Theatre Company Presents: The Tempest, Durham Central Park Pavilion, Durham
• NC State v. UNC (Baseball), Boshamer Stadium, Chapel Hill

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SATURDAY

• Longleaf Film Festival, North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh
• Pitbull, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
• Moulin Rouge! The Musical, DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham
• Springfest, Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
• Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Carolina Theatre, Durham
• Troy Bond, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Annie Lederman, Raleigh Improv, Cary
• Switchyard Theatre Company Presents: The Tempest, Durham Central Park Pavilion, Durham
• Eduardo Stephenson Flamenco Show, Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary
• Heritage Antiques Weekend, The Raleigh Market, Raleigh
• Mahler Symphony No. 1, North Carolina Symphony, Raleigh
• Pan American Symphony Orchestra - Tango of the Americas, A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
• 2023 AIDS Walk & 5K Run, William Peace University, Raleigh
• 3 Bluebirds Farm Feather Fest 2023, Horse Creek Rd., Raleigh
• Borrowing Something Sweet – Honey Tasting & Hive Tour, Stone Ridge Farm Market, Zebulon
• Wetland Treasure Tour, Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve, Wake Forest
• Duke Baseball vs Georgia Tech, Jack Coombs Field, Durham
• Carolina Flyers Ultimate, Durham County Memorial Stadium, Durham
• Mother's Day Tea, North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
• SMALL SCHOOL PRESENTS ON MOTIFS AND MEANING WITH BUKOLA KOIKI (Workshop), North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
• House of Art Pop-Up Bar, House of Art, Raleigh
• An Evening with Railroad Earth, Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh
• The Georgia Thunderbolts, Motorco Music Hall, Durham
• Conan, The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop, Raleigh
• Thrio, Sharp Nine Gallery, Durham
• NC State v. UNC (Baseball), Boshamer Stadium, Chapel Hill

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SUNDAY

• Multi-Grammy Award Winning Mark O'Connor Duo, North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
• The COT Signature Series: Trumpets and Grieeeg!, Carolina Theatre, Durham
• Earth to Raleigh: A Mother's Day Festival, Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh
• Troy Bond, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Moulin Rouge! The Musical, DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham
• Dark Star Orchestra, The Ritz, Raleigh
• Heritage Antiques Weekend, The Raleigh Market, Raleigh
• Duke Baseball vs Georgia Tech, Jack Coombs Field, Durham
• Something Wonderful: A Tribute to Nancy Wilson, Hayti Heritage Center, Durham
• SASY LIVE AT NC, Stewart Theatre, Raleigh

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May Featured Events

Moulin Rouge! The Musical at DPAC

• Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza.
• Today - May 14
• $35+

William Shakespeare’s The Tempest in Durham Central Park

• Prospero the exiled magician and her teenage daughter Miranda live on a desert island, with nothing but airy spirits (and Caliban the monster) for company. But one night, a magical storm brings them a ship full of characters from Prospero’s past – the King of Naples, his handsome son Ferdinand, their scheming courtiers, and Prospero’s own treacherous brother Antonio. Can young love manage to bloom while the humans fight for power and the magical creatures for their freedom?
• Come and enjoy this classic tale in a family-friendly outdoor format! Audience members are encouraged to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as comfortable seating.
• May 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.
• May 14 at 2:00 p.m.
• $10+

Venue Weekend Schedules

Events at The Carolina Theatre

• Thu, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. - World Ballet Series: Cinderella
• Fri, May 12 at 8:00 p.m. - Leonid & Friends: A Tribute to the Music of Chicago
• Sat, May 12 at 11:00 a.m. - Catch the Bluegrass Bug with Slippery Hill Bluegrass
• Sat, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. - Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
• Sun, May 14 at 3:00 p.m. - Trumpets and Grieeeg!

Events at The Pinhook

• Thu, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. - Miko Marks + Rissi Palmer with Charly Lowry
• Fri, May 12 at 9:00 p.m. - Nappy Head Funk Army / Shrub(B) / King Akira
• Sat, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. - Feminist Bird Trivia
• Sat, May 13 at 10:00 p.m. - Queer Agenda Dance Party with DJ Wicked & Friends
• Sun, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. - Rodes Baby / Otnes / Ins Kino

Events at The Fruit

• Thu, May 11 at 8:00 p.m. - Local Produce: Bardo Bloom with Kiki / Bijana / UTLT BXTC
• Fri, May 12 at 9:00 p.m. - Matroda
• Sun, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. - Koyal with Whoop!

Live Music at Blue Note Grill

• Thu, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. - David Quick's Jazz Combo
• Fri, May 12 at 6:00 p.m. - The Duke Street Dogs
• Fri, May 12 at 9:15 p.m. - Jamie McLean Band
• Sat, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. - Play it Forward Band

Events at Moon Dog Meadery

• Thursdays - Free Board Games
• Thu, May 11 at 6:00 p.m. - Guildhall Board Game Night
• Thu, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. - Trivia
• Fri, May 12 at 8:00 p.m. - 2nd Friday Blues Dance Night (lesson at 7:30 p.m.)
• Sat, May 13 at 8:00 p.m. - Live Music - John Rodney
• Sun, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. - Moon Dog Open Mic

Live Music at Sharp 9 Gallery

• Fri, May 12 at 8:00 p.m. - Thrio
• Sat, May 13 at 8:00 p.m. - Jim Ketch Swingtet

Events at Arcana

• Thu, May 11 - Wild Roots Rising and Tarot with Virginia
• Fri, May 12 - Daniel DeLorenzo & Theous Jones and Tarot with Virginia
• Sat, May 13 - River Otters and Tarot with Rene
• Sun, May 14 - Eric Lee Hardt & friends feat. Jon Ward Beyle and Tarot with Emily

Events at Rubies on Five Points

• Fri, May 12 at 10:00 p.m. - DJ Bagaceiro Presents: Carnaval Constante
• Sat, May 13 at 9:00 p.m. - Shallow Cuts Presents Uno Lipo
• Sun, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. - The Bronzed Chorus

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• Thu, May 11
  • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Food Truck: El Jefecito
  • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Thursday Trivia with Nick
• Fri, May 12
  • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Tacos Paradise (5-9)
  • 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Open Mic Stand-up Comedy
• Sat, May 13
  • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Live Music: Pam Ross
  • 5:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. - Food Truck: Tacos Mama Chava
  • 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Down & Durty Burlesque
• Sun, May 14
  • 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Food Truck: Wrap 'n Trap
  • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - MotoGP Watch Party
  • 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Hammered Trivia with Thor

Live Comedy at Mettlesome

• Thu, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. The Racket - See indie improv teams from around the Triangle show off their stuff!
• Thu, May 11 at 8:00 p.m Standup Comedy Open Mic
• Fri, May 12 at 8:00 p.m. Well Seasoned - All Durham. All Black. All comedy.
• Fri, May 12 at 9:00 p.m. Hush Hush - Improv inspired by anonymous secrets from the audience.
• Sat, May 13 at 8:00 p.m. Mint Condition Standup Showcase
• Sat, May 13 at 9:00 p.m. Golden Age ft. Bulldog Ensemble Theater - The cast of Golden Age interviews local artists about their work to inspire an evening of comedy.

Events at Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

• Every Friday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - RTP Food Truck Fridays

Events at Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

• Thu, May 11 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Live Music in the Taproom
• May 12-14 - Weekend Food Trucks

Local Sports

Carolina Flyers at Durham County Stadium

• The Flyers are a professional ultimate team in Durham playing in the South Division of the American Ultimate Disc League.
• Sat, May 13 at 6:00 p.m.
• $12 (free for kids 12 and under)

NCAA Men's Lacrosse 1st Round at Koskinen Stadium

• Sun, May 14 at 5:00 p.m.
• $6+

Duke Baseball at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

• May 12-14
• vs Georgia Tech
• $8-10

Thursday, May 11

Thirsty Thursdays at Dashi

• Each month Dashi's Thirsty Thursday drink specials revolve around a monthly theme – spirits, cocktails, special ingredients, brand, location, etc. – with new sips every Thursday. Learn more about upcoming themes on their website or visit them in person – there's always something new to try from their expansive bar!
• 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works

• Enjoy fresh vibes on the patio with DJ Deckades. Bring your own vinyl to share or just listen to what the DJ is spinning.
• 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Free admission

Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club - Durham

• Show up and climb at TRC Durham, then head over to Hi-Wire for some brews. Don't worry if it's your first time or haven't bouldered before; everyone's welcome.
• Your first visit to the gym with the Meetup includes free admission and gear rental, and subsequent visits with the meetup are $15 and include harness rental (outside of meetups, day pass rates of $19 apply and do not include rentals).
• 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

BEERthoven with Alex Fiterstein & Jewish For Good Food Pantry at Bull City Ciderworks

• The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle musicians and guest artists leave the concert stage to give you a front row seat for BEERthoven. Produced in partnership with a collection of local non-profit organizations in the Triangle, these evenings help support local causes while providing you with an unforgettable musical experience.
• 7:30 p.m.
• Free (suggested donation $25)

Trivia Night w/Big Slow Tom at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square

• Join Clouds Durham for Big Slow Tom's Trivia Night, every Thursday. Win some prizes, drink some beer, and show your smarts.
• Enjoy $4 select draft and $5 rotating bartender's choice all night.
• 7:30 p.m.
• Free admission

Friday, May 12

Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee

• Every Friday morning at 10 am, Counter Culture Coffee opens their Training Centers to coffee lovers who want to learn more about Counter Culture Coffee’s high-quality, sustainably sourced menu.
• 10:00 a.m.
• Free, but donations accepted

Saturday, May 13

Durham Farmers’ Market at Durham Central Park

• The Durham Farmers’ Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, artisanal cheeses and breads, home-baked pies, honey, handmade chocolates, preserves, local wines, handmade soaps, fresh pasta, and artwork of all sorts!
• 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Free admission

South Durham Farmers' Market at Greenwood Commons Shopping Center

• The market strives to support new and growing farms and vendors in the greater Durham area, and they are also home to some of the most iconic Durham brands around.
• 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Free admission

parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park

• A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. It's up to you!
• 8:00 a.m.
• Free admission

Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works

• Free pint with purchase of craft box. Choose from a variety of craft packages available for all ages.
• 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Georgia Thunderbolts with Veronica Lewis at Motorco Music Hall

• Hailing from Rome, GA at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, The Georgia Thunderbolts rise up with a scorching signature style steeped in soulful southern swagger, blistering blues, and raw rock.
• Veronica Lewis is one of the most exciting, emerging talents in the Indie Roots world. Bending genres from the Bayou to the north country, Lewis combines the true language of the Blues with the energy of early rock ‘n rollers.
• 8:00 p.m.
• $15 advance, $20 door

Sunday, May 14

Al Strong Presents Jazz Brunch at Alley Twenty Six

• Al Strong, the Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter, composer and recording artist, will bring a rotating lineup of musicians to perform during Sunday brunch at Durham's Alley Twenty Six. Weather permitting the band will perform in the bar’s namesake alley.
• Brunch from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Music 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Trivia at Navigator Beverage Co.

• Hosted by the Triangle’s Trivia team, Hammered Trivia, gather your team and post up to compete for prizes and enjoy an afternoon of great drinks, great friends, and great games.
• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Free admission

Something Wonderful: A Tribute to Nancy Wilson at Hayti Heritage Center

• Part of the Black American Music Series at Hayti
• 6:00 p.m.
• $15 advance, $20 door

Running Art Exhibits

Jim McKeon, Featured Artist at 5 Points Gallery

• The focus of the show is Jim’s epic new commission piece, Bridging The Gap, which will hang in the gallery for only the duration of the show before it goes into a private collection. His previous work, Breaking Glass Ceilings, is now part of the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
• Runs through May 13
• Free admission

Beyond the Surface: Collage, Mixed Media and Textile Works from the Collection at the Nasher

• This exhibition includes approximately 40 works, primarily from the Nasher Museum’s collection. With a focus on collage, mixed media and textile works, Beyond the Surface explores how artists bring together disparate materials and ideas to create artworks that engage with all audiences.
• Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Runs through May 14
• Free admission

Patrimonio Heritage at John Hope Franklin Center Gallery

• A series of drawing interventions on “Llanchama” (Amazonian tree bark) by Peruvian/American artist Renzo Ortega.
• Mon-Fri from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Runs through May 18
• Free admission

Exhibits at 21c Museum Hotel

• Whitney Stanley: We Just Be in the Vault Gallery
  • Runs through May 2023
• Truth or Dare: A Reality Show
  • Runs through March 2024
• Open 24 hours
• Free admission

“Extra-Spectral” at the Durham Art Guild Truist Gallery

• This exhibit highlights several NC-based artists that, on the surface, use colors that are “extra” (which is where their commonality ends) to evoke their intent through a combination of this color with forms and imagery as well as the concepts embedded in color’s many identities. Artists Jane Cheek, Jerstin Crosby, Zach Storm, Tonya Solley Thornton and Leif Zikade all require color to play a primary role in their work and their relationship to an audience.
• Mon–Sat from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sun from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Runs through June 4
• Free admission

Spirit in the Land at the Nasher

• Spirit in the Land is a contemporary art exhibition that examines today’s urgent ecological concerns from a cultural perspective, demonstrating how intricately our identities and natural environments are intertwined. Through their artwork, 30 artists show us how rooted in the earth our most cherished cultural traditions are, how our relationship to land and water shapes us as individuals and communities
• Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Runs through Jul 9
• Free admission

Andy Warhol: You Look Good in Pictures at the Nasher

• Andy Warhol: You Look Good in Pictures explores the breadth of the artist’s relationship with photography through several distinct bodies of work including screenprints of celebrities, all of which were taken from photographs, a group of Polaroids and black and white snapshots illustrating his social circles, and an early silent film of the curator Henry Geldzahler from 1964.
• Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Runs through Aug 27
• Free admission

Art of Peru at the Nasher

• This gallery features ceramics, textiles, metalwork and carvings produced by ancient cultures across what is known as present-day Peru.
• Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Runs through Dec 2
• Free admission

Join the Chicago Dept of Planning and Development (DPD) for an Open House to discuss the Central Area Plan Update from 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Tuesday, May 23 at the Harold Washington Library Winter Garden. Take the survey, too! More on the planning process from DPD's website.
DPD is initiating the Central Area Plan Update, a two-year planning process to envision how the city's central area can better serve its many stakeholders.
The two-phase effort is starting with a series of conversations with a diverse set of key constituents. Public insight and feedback on topics such as housing, transportation, economic development and arts and culture will help create an updated vision for how downtown growth can serve all Chicagoans over the next 20 years.
Please join ongoing discussions and share ideas for updating the City's 2003 "Central Area Plan." Stakeholders are encouraged to reference the City's 2009 "Central Area Action Plan" and 2021 "Central City Recovery Roadmap" for information about the City's formal planning goals and accomplishments within the area. To stay updated on the process, sign up to receive email notifications.

Join the Chicago Dept of Planning and Development (DPD) for an Open House to discuss the Central Area Plan Update from 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Tuesday, May 23 at the Harold Washington Library Winter Garden. Take the survey, too! More on the planning process from DPD's website.

DPD is initiating the Central Area Plan Update, a two-year planning process to envision how the city's central area can better serve its many stakeholders.

The two-phase effort is starting with a series of conversations with a diverse set of key constituents. Public insight and feedback on topics such as housing, transportation, economic development and arts and culture will help create an updated vision for how downtown growth can serve all Chicagoans over the next 20 years.
Please join ongoing discussions and share ideas for updating the City's 2003 "Central Area Plan." Stakeholders are encouraged to reference the City's 2009 "Central Area Action Plan" and 2021 "Central City Recovery Roadmap" for information about the City's formal planning goals and accomplishments within the area. To stay updated on the process, sign up to receive email notifications.

Hello AskChicago! Hope y'all are doing great.
This post is for all my fellow geeks and coders. I am looking for events and places where people meetup to code and build. I have already looked on eventbrite and meetup.com but didn't get anywhere. I know there is Chi-hack-night. I have registered for the events there. But I was wondering if there is any place where people meet more frequency to hack and build stuff? Thanks <3

Hi there! I’m selling two tickets to the sold out What Lies West bike camping ride with Out Our Front Door. Really really wish we could go but we are bottle feeding a kitten and our sitter got COVID so blah, perfect storm. Hoping to get $200 for the pair, which is a bit less than what we paid.
EVENT DETAILS - event page on Eventbrite A 2-Day Bike Camping Adventure to Blackwell Campground in DuPage County
Pace: Casual, option to ride together as a group. 10-12mph. Beginner level.
Trail/Route: Paved road with minimal gravel incorporated
Lodging: Tent (camping gear not provided). We will stay at Blackwell Family Campground (DuPage County) located at (map)
Itinerary:
Day 1: 20-30 Miles Day 2: 20-30 miles
Support: No vehicle support. You carry all of your gear.
Meals: Dinner on Day 1 and Breakfast on Day 2 provided
Lunch stop on Day 1: Glen Ellyn -area restaurant.
Lunch stop on day 2: TBD
We will cook for the group for Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. More information will be provided in the pre-ride email, to confirm which option we will use for this ride.
Transportation: There will be two starting points for this route. One will be in Chicago, and one will be in Oak Park along the bike route.
Our Chicago starting point is to be determined.
Our Oak Park starting point is Longfellow Park - this will have street parking options.

A reading and screening featuring Committee Co-Founder Latifah Taormina (Jessica Myerson) reading from her memoir “Ha Ha Among the Trumpets: An Improvisational Journey" and a work in progress from the documentary "The Committee: A Secret History of American Comedy" by Jamie Wright and Sam Shaw. Free Admission with RSVP.
Latifah (then Jessica Myerson) was at that time a member of Second City in Chicago and her boyfriend (and later husband), Alan Meyerson, was a member of Second City in New York. They decided to come to SF and found a new improv company called “The Committee.” The evening will include a short documentary about the Committee and SF in the 60’s as well as Latifah reading from her memoir, “Ha Ha Among the Trumpets: An Improvisational Journey.” . Latifah says, “It is a love story to San Francisco, old San Francisco, and the people who helped us start The Committee.” The event is free. Food and drink is available as well. Saturday, April 29th, 6:30-9 pm. Just click on the Eventbrite link below to RSVP.
The Committee: A Secret History of American Comedy
524 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1427, United States (next to South Park)
Free
www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-fandango-tickets-582401858637
Open to the public
A reading, screening, and party featuring Committee Co-Founder Latifah Taormina (Jessica Myerson) reading from her memoir “Ha Ha Among the Trumpets: An Improvisational Journey" and a work in progress from the documentary "The Committee: A Secret History of American Comedy" by Jamie Wright and Sam Shaw. Free Admission with RSVP.

FRIDAY

• Durham Bulls vs. Memphis, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham
• Chicago, DPAC, Durham
• Carolina Mudcats vs. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Five County Stadium, Zebulon
• The Color Purple, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
• Dale Jones, Raleigh Improv, Cary
• Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd, Carolina Theatre, Durham
• Eliane Elias, Page Auditorium, Durham
• Duncan Trussell, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• HerbFest, Festival Park, Wake Forest
• Film Screening – Polite Society, Carolina Theatre, Durham
• Recital: Spring '23, Mettlesome Theater, Durham
• Fiddler on the Roof, Cary Arts Center, Cary
• Friday Favorites: Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1, North Carolina Symphony, Raleigh
• Erica Rhodes, ROOM 861 AT GOODNIGHTS, Raleigh
• Carolina Ballet presents Orpheus & Eurydice, Memorial Auditorium at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
• NC State Baseball vs. The Citadel, Doak Field at Dail Park, Raleigh
• Dillon Fence w/ Cosmic Superheroes / Wonderwhys, Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh
• Clojure/conj, Durham Convention Center, Durham

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SATURDAY

• Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, Fred G. Bond Metro Park and Boathouse, Cary
• 2023 Annual NC Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Festival, Lafayette Village - North Raleigh, Raleigh
• Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken: Twenty The Tour, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
• Raulston Blooms!, JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh
• Durham Bulls vs. Memphis, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham
• MaiBike Fest, Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh
• Library Fest Events, Various Locations, Durham
• Beats n Bars Festival 2023, American Tobacco Campus, Durham
• Carolina Ballet presents Orpheus & Eurydice, Memorial Auditorium at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
• Spring Family Day, Artspace, Raleigh
• SpringsFest 2023, Holly Springs Towne Center, Holly Springs
• The Color Purple, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
• Carolina Mudcats vs. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Five County Stadium, Zebulon
• Chicago, DPAC, Durham
• Roshambo Spring Market and Music, Transfer Co. Food Hall, Raleigh
• Dale Jones, Raleigh Improv, Cary
• Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1, North Carolina Symphony, Raleigh
• Duncan Trussell, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Fiddler on the Roof, Cary Arts Center, Cary
• Hayley Kiyoko: The Panorama Tour, The Ritz, Raleigh
• HerbFest, Festival Park, Wake Forest
• 20th Annual Special Needs Carnival, Brooks Avenue Church of Christ, Raleigh
• High Performance Home Tour of the Triangle, Various Locations, Triangle
• Recital: Spring '23, Mettlesome Theater, Durham
• Carolina Flyers Ultimate, Durham County Memorial Stadium, Durham
• With Flying Colors — Youth Tap Performance, The Carolina Theatre, Durham
• Film Screening – Polite Society, Carolina Theatre, Durham
• Canine Field Day, Rock Quarry Park, Durham
• The (R)evolution of Indigenous Foodways by Chef Sean Sherman - Library Fest 2023, Nasher Museum of Art, Durham
• The Local Market Exchange Block Party downtown Durham, CCB plaza and pour Taproom outdoor area, Durham
• Bull City Beer Mile, Durham Central Park, Durham
• All Booked Up - Library Fest 2023, Durham County Main Library, Durham
• Tomberlin / Trace Mountains, The Pinhook, Durham
• The Cookers, Baldwin Auditorium, Durham
• Deb Talan (of The Weepies), Motorco Music Hall, Durham
• Shana Tucker presents: John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, Sharp Nine Gallery, Durham
• Beyond The Book Children's Book & Art Festival, Moore Square Park, Raleigh
• Mystic Music Fest, Mystic Durham, Durham
• Survival Speakeasy, Shadetree Homestead, Fuquay-Varina

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SUNDAY

• Durham Bulls vs. Memphis, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham
• Chicago, DPAC, Durham
• Harp Dialogues (harp, viola flute), North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
• With Flying Colors — Youth Tap Performance, The Carolina Theatre, Durham
• Carolina Ballet presents Orpheus & Eurydice, Memorial Auditorium at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
• Mark Brady, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• The Color Purple, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
• Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother's Calling, Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh
• Fiddler on the Roof, Cary Arts Center, Cary
• Flights & Bites: A Wine and Food Pairing with Brewery Bhavana, The Wine Feed, Raleigh
• HerbFest, Festival Park, Wake Forest
• High Performance Home Tour of the Triangle, Various Locations, Triangle
• Hops vs. Grapes: A Beer vs. Wine Pairing Dinner, Plates Neighborhood Kitchen, Raleigh
• Beaver Queen Kick Off, Motorco Music Hall, Durham
• Solar New Year Celebration, Durham Central Park, Durham
• NC Science Fest: Public Wild Neighbors + Raptors Program, Piedmont Wildlife Center, Durham
• Film Screening – Polite Society, Carolina Theatre, Durham

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April Featured Events

Chicago at DPAC

• After 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Oliver Awards, a Grammy, and thousands of standing ovations. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary – you’ve got to come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still... CHICAGO
• Fri-Sun
• $37.50+

Beats n Bars Music Festival at American Tobacco Campus

• Enjoy a day of art, trivia, dancing, fashion, and music.
• Sat, Apr 29 from
• Free admission

NCCU's 32nd Annual Jazz Festival

• Thu, Apr 27 at 7:00 p.m. - Jazz Ensemble with Antonio Hart
• Sun, Apr 30 from 12:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. Celebrate International Jazz Day with NCCU Jazz Studies

Venue Weekend Schedules

Events at The Carolina Theatre

• Fri, Apr 28 at 8:00 p.m. - Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd
• Sat and Sun - With Flying Colors

Events at The Pinhook

• Thu, Apr 27 at 8:00 p.m. - Darren Jessee / Natalie Jane Hill
• Fri, Apr 28 at 9:30 p.m. - Ka Presents: Solaris
• Sat, Apr 29 at 8:00 p.m. - Tomberlin / Trace Mountains
• Sat, Apr 29 at 10:00 p.m. - Queer Agenda Feat: DJ Big Lyd
• Sun, Apr 30 at 3:30 a.m. - Russell Lacy Music Ensemble Showcase!

Events at Motorco Music Hall

• Thu, Apr 27 at 8:00 p.m. - Shayfer James With Sarah And The Safe Word / Endless Mike
• Fri, Apr 28 at 7:30 p.m. - The Pinkerton Raid with Lord Nelson / Jphono1
• Sat, Apr 29 at 8:00 p.m. - Deb Talan (Of The Weepies)
• Sun, Apr 30 at 6:00 p.m. - Beaver Queen Kick Off

Live Music at Blue Note Grill

• Thu, Apr 27 at 7:00 p.m. - Mysti Mayhem
• Fri, Apr 28 at 6:00 p.m. - The Duke Street Dogs
• Fri, Apr 28 at 9:15 p.m. - Jives
• Sat, Apr 29 at 7:30 p.m. - Beatlesque

Events at Moon Dog Meadery

• Fri, Apr 28 at 8:00 p.m. - 4th Friday Cajun & Zydeco Dance Night
• Sat, Apr 29 at 8:00 p.m. - CoLab On Fire
• Sun, Apr 30 at 7:00 p.m. - Moon Dog Open Mic

Live Music at Sharp 9 Gallery

• Fri, Apr 28 at 8:00 p.m. - Phil Allen Octet
• $20+

Events at Arcana

• Thu, Apr 27 - Youth in a Roman Field & Hallie Spoor and Tarot with Virginia
• Fri, Apr 28 - DJ UnDisco Kidd - Prince and the Minneapolis Sound and Tarot with Virginia
• Sat, Apr 29 - River Otters and Tarot with Emily
• Sun, Apr 30 - Jazz Trio (George Knott, Aaron Hill, Billie Feather)

Events at Rubies on Five Points

• Thu, Apr 27 at 8:00 p.m. - Kelly Reed with Nolä
• Fri, Apr 28 at 10:00 p.m. - Gay Agenda Presents: Last Friday
• Sat, Apr 29 at 9:00 p.m. - Blind Tigers Live Band Karaoke
• Sun, Apr 30 at 9:00 p.m. - Austin Royale with Wastoid, Jaguar Perry, Jooselord, and Grrl

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• Thu, Apr 27
  • 5:00 p.m. - Food Truck: El Jefecito
  • 7:00 p.m. - Trivia with Nick
• Fri, Apr 28
  • 5:00 p.m. - Food Truck: Tacos Paradise
  • 8:00 p.m. - Open Mic Stand-up Comedy
• Sat, Apr 29
  • 1:30 p.m. - Live Music: Duke MBA Band
  • 4:00 p.m. - Live Music: Taxicab Preacher
  • 7:00 p.m. - Live Music: Feels on Hicks St
• Sun, Apr 30
  • 1:00 p.m. - Food Truck: Wrap 'n Trap
  • 1:00 p.m. - MotoGP Watch Party
  • 2:00 p.m. - Hammered Trivia with Thor

Events at Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

• Fri and Sat from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - RTP Food Truck Fridays
• Sat, Apr 29 at 6:30 p.m. - Southern Fried Saturday: Taps + Trivia Night

Events at Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

• Thu, Apr 27 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Live Music in the Taproom
• Fri-Sun - Weekend Food Trucks Downtown
• Sat, Apr 29 from 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - 2023 Bull City Beer Mile

Live Comedy at Mettlesome

• Fri, Apr 28 at 7:00 p.m. Recital - This performance line-up spotlights dance performances in a variety of styles — tap, jazz, modern, musical theatre, drag, burlesque — and live music.
• Fri, Apr 28 at 9:00 p.m. Well Seasoned - All Durham. All Black. All comedy.
• Sat, Apr 29 at 5:00 p.m. Lab Showcase: Improv 201 Class Show
• Sat, Apr 29 at 7:00 p.m. Recital
• Sat, Apr 29 at 9:00 p.m. House Party - A combination of short and long-form improv.
• All shows $8

Local Sports

Durham Bulls Home Stand at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

• Today - Sun, Apr 30
• vs Memphis Redbirds
• $10+

Carolina Flyers Ultimate at Durham County Memorial Stadium

• Enjoy the fast-paced exciting game of Professional Ultimate Disc played at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Ultimate is a team sport which mixes elements of football, basketball and rugby, substituting the ball with a flying disc.
• Sat, Apr 29
• 6:00 p.m.
• Adults $12, kids 12 and under free

Thursday, Apr 27

Jeghetto's Entertainment - Library Fest 2023 at South Regional Library

• Acclaimed self-taught Master Puppeteer, Jeghetto, will put on a live show followed by the chance to interact with the hand-made puppets yourself!
• 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Free admission

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works

• Enjoy fresh vibes on the patio with DJ Deckades. Bring your own vinyl to share or just listen to what the DJ is spinning.
• 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Free admission

Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club - Durham

• Show up and climb at TRC Durham, then head over to Hi-Wire for some brews. Don't worry if it's your first time or haven't bouldered before; everyone's welcome.
• Your first visit to the gym with the Meetup includes free admission and gear rental, and subsequent visits with the meetup are $15 and include harness rental (outside of meetups, day pass rates of $19 apply and do not include rentals).
• 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Trivia Night w/Big Slow Tom at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square

• Join Clouds Durham for Big Slow Tom's Trivia Night, every Thursday. Win some prizes, drink some beer, and show your smarts.
• Enjoy $4 select draft and $5 rotating bartender's choice all night.
• 7:30 p.m.
• Free admission

Friday, Apr 28

Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee

• Every Friday morning at 10 am, Counter Culture Coffee opens their Training Centers to coffee lovers who want to learn more about Counter Culture Coffee’s high-quality, sustainably sourced menu.
• 10:00 a.m.
• Free, but donations accepted

JAM.BAE Fridays at Gojo Hookah Lounge

• The premiere Afro-centric vibe energy in Durham. Afro heritage and futurism.
• 10:00 p.m.
• $10 at the door

Saturday, Apr 29

Durham Farmers’ Market at Durham Central Park

• The Durham Farmers’ Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, artisanal cheeses and breads, home-baked pies, honey, handmade chocolates, preserves, local wines, handmade soaps, fresh pasta, and artwork of all sorts!
• 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Free admission

South Durham Farmers' Market at Greenwood Commons Shopping Center

• The market strives to support new and growing farms and vendors in the greater Durham area, and they are also home to some of the most iconic Durham brands around.
• 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Free admission

parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park

• A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. It's up to you!
• 8:00 a.m.
• Free admission

Canine Field Day at Rock Quarry Park

• Enjoy a day in the park with your furry friend! Join us for Canine Field Day, where you and your dog can participate in a Hyperflite Skyhoundz Classic Qualifiers competition and fun field game activities! There will be games and activities for all energy levels! Field Games will include an agility course, 50-yard dash, non-competitive frisbee catch & ball fetch area, bobbing for treats, a treasure hunt, and so much more! Pre-registration is required for each dog competing in the Hyperflite Skyhoundz competition. After your dog is tired from playing games all the fun games, stroll the pet market or get to bite to eat at the food trucks!
• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Free admission

Old North Durham Art Walk

• Stroll through historic Old North Durham and enjoy an afternoon of locally-made art by two dozen neighbors and friends. Meet the artists, ask questions, and see and purchase work.
• 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Free admission

Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works

• Free pint with purchase of craft box. Choose from a variety of craft packages available for all ages.
• 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Local Market Exchange Block Party at CCB Plaza

• This event will consist of vendors, food, games, music, more.
• 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Free admission

Sunday, Apr 30

Public Tour at Duke University Chapel

• Learn about the history, architecture, and life of Duke Chapel in this tour. The tour begins at 12:15 p.m., or immediately following the conclusion of the Sunday morning service, and lasts approximately 45 minutes. No reservation is required but if you plan to bring a large group please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Meet the docent on the front steps of the Chapel.
• 12:15 p.m.
• Free admission

Trivia at Navigator Beverage Co.

• Hosted by the Triangle’s Trivia team, Hammered Trivia, gather your team and post up to compete for prizes and enjoy an afternoon of great drinks, great friends, and great games.
• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Free admission

Running Art Exhibits

Damian StameCollaborations: New Paintings at Craven Allen Gallery

• Collaborations features both new paintings from Stamer’s continued exploration of home, memory, and place as well as a new body of work created in collaboration with Artificial Intelligence. Instead of his traditional process of using photographs as source material, Stamer used an AI text-to-image generator to compile reference imagery. The resulting oil paintings are visually striking and raise timely questions about our relationship with the digital world.
• Runs through May 6
• Free admission

Jim McKeon, Featured Artist at 5 Points Gallery

• The focus of the show is Jim’s epic new commission piece, Bridging The Gap, which will hang in the gallery for only the duration of the show before it goes into a private collection. His previous work, Breaking Glass Ceilings, is now part of the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
• Runs through May 13
• Free admission

Beyond the Surface: Collage, Mixed Media and Textile Works from the Collection at the Nasher

• This exhibition includes approximately 40 works, primarily from the Nasher Museum’s collection. With a focus on collage, mixed media and textile works, Beyond the Surface explores how artists bring together disparate materials and ideas to create artworks that engage with all audiences.
• Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Runs through May 14
• Free admission

Patrimonio Heritage at John Hope Franklin Center Gallery

• A series of drawing interventions on “Llanchama” (Amazonian tree bark) by Peruvian/American artist Renzo Ortega.
• Mon-Fri from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Runs through May 18
• Free admission

Exhibits at 21c Museum Hotel

• Whitney Stanley: We Just Be in the Vault Gallery
  • Runs through May 2023
• Truth or Dare: A Reality Show
  • Runs through March 2024
• Open 24 hours
• Free admission

Spirit in the Land at the Nasher

• Spirit in the Land is a contemporary art exhibition that examines today’s urgent ecological concerns from a cultural perspective, demonstrating how intricately our identities and natural environments are intertwined. Through their artwork, 30 artists show us how rooted in the earth our most cherished cultural traditions are, how our relationship to land and water shapes us as individuals and communities
• Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Runs through Jul 9
• Free admission

Andy Warhol: You Look Good in Pictures at the Nasher

• Andy Warhol: You Look Good in Pictures explores the breadth of the artist’s relationship with photography through several distinct bodies of work including screenprints of celebrities, all of which were taken from photographs, a group of Polaroids and black and white snapshots illustrating his social circles, and an early silent film of the curator Henry Geldzahler from 1964.
• Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Runs through Aug 27
• Free admission

Art of Peru at the Nasher

• This gallery features ceramics, textiles, metalwork and carvings produced by ancient cultures across what is known as present-day Peru.
• Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Runs through Dec 2
• Free admission

Hi Everyone! A few of my friends and I (we are based in Chicago) are starting an initiative to help International students adjust to life in the US! If you are an International Student going to study in Chicago and have a question about anything, let us know!
I was born and grew up in Indonesia, studied computer science at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I am now working full time as a software developer based in Chicago. If you guys have a question about anything as an International Student, hit our Instagram dm! "@ismp_chicago" (I don't check my reddit dm that often, lol). Also, please come to our free virtual webinar about college life in the city of Chicago!
Learn tips from fellow international students and network with working professionals to accelerate your adjustment to US college life! 🎓Check out our free WELCOME TO CHICAGO 🏙️ webinar 5/4/2023 CST to learn your campus & neighborhood and connect with mentors! ismp_welcome.eventbrite.com
This is totally free. We are not going to put this into our resume or anything, we are not trying to do anything weird, just want to help fellow International students here!
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