Relive Simon & Garfunkel’s music or join Bachelor Nation, plus 6 more things to do
The holidays are over, and 2020 is here. And with the holiday season frenzy in the past, take a weekend to ease into the new year. Here’s what’s going on.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson. … Billed the world’s best Simon and Garfunkel tribute ever, “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” is back by popular demand at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Starring Andrew Wade (Art Garfunkel) & George Clements (Paul Simon), the internationally acclaimed hit theater show with a live band, huge projection photos and original film footage returns for one night. The immersive concert-style tribute chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock group — from their humble beginnings to their Goliath rise to one of the best-selling ’60s duos to their dramatic 1970 split, culminating with The Concert in Central Park reunion in 1981. DPAC, Durham. Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m. From $45. dpacnc.com
CAM Family Day
Get revved for 2020 at CAM Raleigh, the Contempory Art Museum, with the fam for a viewing of its popular “Speed Into Viva Viclas: The Art of the Lowrider Motorcycle” exhibit, plus DJ, ice cream, surprises and make-and-take art projects inspired by the exhibit. CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, Raleigh. Jan. 4, noon-3 p.m. Free. camraleigh.org
First Friday
Calling all culture vultures. It’s the first First Friday of a new decade. Come wander the streets, galleries, museums, shops and restos of DTR in support of local arts, makers and vendors. One must-stop: Artspace (201 E Davie St.) for a trio of exhibits, including Fine Contemporary Craft in Gallery One, a biennial national exhibit celebrating the spirit of innovation and tradition of contemporary craft across the U.S., juried by Penland School of Craft Executive Director Mia Hall. Jan. 3, times and locations vary. firstfridayraleigh.com
Happy Feet to a Latin Beat
The rhythm is gonna get you indeed in this interactive show with the North Carolina Symphony, where you dance to the beats of Latin America as “energetic but impulsive young Max makes his way onto the stage to ‘help’ the orchestra.” A whirlwind adventure ensues as Max — with aid from Mambo the dog, the orchestra and yes, you — learns the magic of Latin rhythms and how to dance to the music. The 1 p.m. concert will be a sensory-friendly performance. Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Jan. 4, 1 & 4 p.m. $27. ncsymphony.org
Michael Kosta
Michael Kosta is known for his numerous late-night appearances on “Conan,” “The Tonight Show” and “Seth Meyers” He’s also host and co-executive producer of E!’s “The Comment Section” and can be seen as a senior correspondent on the popular and hilarious satire news program “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah.” The one-time tennis pro promises to ace this stand-up set. Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary. Jan. 3, 7 & 9:15 p.m.; Jan. 4, 6:30 & 9 p.m. 18+ $20-$70. improv.com/raleigh
‘The Bachelor’ premiere party
Pete Weber, aka Pilot Pete, is primed to find a wife on a new season of ABC’s “The Bachelor,” and Bachelor Nation is pining to watch as a swath of women fight for his heart in what always promises to be “the most dramatic season ever.” Join local Bachelor Nationers for the premiere, and show your series chops with “Bachelor”/“Bachelorette” trivia (during commercials, of course). Three winners take home Tin Roof gift cards. Tin Roof, 300 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. Jan. 6, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Free. .facebook.com/TinRoofRaleighNC
Day at NC Museum of History
Whether you’re 6 to 9 years old and want to get schooled on NC inventors in History Corner with a creator’s challenge to boot (10-11 a.m., may be accompanied by an adult) or 10 to 13 years old and ready to take on how radio changed our great state via news, views, music and stories (and get in on the act of creating a radio show) at History Hunters: Radio Days (11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.), Jan. 8 is your day at the museum. 5 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh. Jan. 8. $5 per child; $3 for MOHA/museum members. ncmuseumofhistory.org
Murder Mystery Dinner
DUN-DUN (cue “Law & Order” intro). Turn dinner into a whodunit as Murder at Maggiano’s presents Ho Ho Homicide featuring a room full of suspects, diabolical clues and delish dishes. Maggiano’s, Streets at Southpoint, 8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham. Jan. 3, 7-11 p.m. $75. eventbrite.com
This story was originally published December 31, 2019 at 4:48 PM with the headline "Relive Simon & Garfunkel’s music or join Bachelor Nation, plus 6 more things to do."