Calendar of Events: Friday, Nov. 24-Thursday, Nov. 30
For an extended list of events, please visit our website at bit.ly/2uxnotN. If you would like to submit an event to our calendar, please email Cindy Henry, Calendar News Clerk, at calendar@heraldsun.com. The deadline is two weeks before you would like event to appear in the calendar..
Friday, Nov. 24
Music
A Motown Christmas Starring the Motown Experience
Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. $32-$150. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St, Durham. bit.ly/2zVNN9W, 919-560-3030.
Duke Street Dogs
Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 6-8 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Sherman Lee Dillon and the Dillonaires
Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 9 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen
Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 8:30-9:30 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
The Grand Shell Game, Emily Musolino Trio, Kerisha Roi
Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 8:30 p.m., Back Room. $8 Advance/$10 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Loi Loi, Electric Grandmother, Spookstina, 80 Lb. Test
Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Runaway Winter ‘17 Release Party ‘Beat Harvest’
Proceeds benefit hurricane relief for Houston, Puerto Rico & Florida. Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 9:30 p.m. $8 Advance/$10 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
YOLO Karaoke
Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 9 p.m. $3. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Elvis Division w/ John Svara & John Gillespie
Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 9 p.m. $7, 21+. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.
Friday Jazz Series at Cuban Revolution
Details: Fridays, 9:30 p.m. No cover charge. Cuban Revolution, 318 Blackwell St, Suite 100, Durham. bit.ly/2hy7A7x, 919-687-4300.
Dance
Contra Dance
Sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. Music by George Paul and David DiGiuseppe. Caller will be Steve Petersen. Details: Friday, Nov. 24, Lesson 7:30 p.m.; Dance 8 p.m. $10/nonmembers; $8/members. No partner/experience is needed. Please wear soft-soled shoes. Reality Center, 916 Lamond Ave, Durham. www.tcdancers.org.
Theater
The Hip Hop Nutcracker w/ MC Kurtis Blow
Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $35-$70. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. bit.ly/2hrkH7a, 919-680-2787.
‘Dot’ at Playmakers Repertory Company
Preview. Due to language and adult situations, recommended for ages 16 and older. Details: Friday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. $15-$47. Playmakers Repertory Company, Paul Green Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2yEGvqP, 919-962-7529.
Saturday, Nov. 25
Music
St. Vincent: Fear the Future Tour
Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. $39-$142. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. bit.ly/2mqxcoU, 919-680-2787.
Sam Frazier Band, Luxuriant Sedans
Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. $8. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Dr. Bacon
Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 8:30-9:30 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
PhilStock’17
Featuring Mr. Potato Head and Wyatt Easterling. Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 6 p.m. Free; donations encouraged. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
The Vaudevillain Revue: Nerdvember 2017
Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 p.m. $10 Advance GA/$15 Day of Show GA/$15 Advance Seated/$20 Day of Show Seated. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Young Bull, Alan Fame, Durty Dub’s, Charley Pride Tribute
Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 p.m. $8-$10. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Jazz Saturdays at The Station
Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 2 p.m. Free. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.
An Evening with Ragweed Brass
Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. $6, 21+. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.
Saturday Cool Jazz at Cuban Revolution
Details: Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. No cover charge. Cuban Revolution, 318 Blackwell St, Suite 100, Durham. bit.ly/2hy7A7x, 919-687-4300.
Theater
Jeanne Robertson
Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. $32-$52. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St, Durham. bit.ly/2ihN5JZ, 919-560-3030.
‘Dot’ at Playmakers Repertory Company
Opening night. Due to language and adult situations, recommended for ages 16 and older. Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. $15-$57. Playmakers Repertory Company, Paul Green Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2yEGvqP, 919-962-7529.
Fundraisers
Orange County Historical Museum’s Home for the Holidays Fundraiser
A wine and cheese reception; live music from John Stevens; storytelling; and a silent auction throughout the evening. All proceeds benefit the museum. Details: Saturday, Nov. 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25. Merry Hill Weddings, 2004 Ben Wilson Rd, Mebane. bit.ly/2z4bklS, 919-732-2201.
Sunday, Nov. 26
Music
The Brian Setzer Orchestra w/ The Church Sisters
Details: Sunday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. $45-$248. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. bit.ly/2mqF3mb, 919-680-2787.
The Hymns of Luther at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
An organ recital/hymn sing based on the hymns of Martin Luther. Details: Sunday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham. bit.ly/2z2rVJT, 919-489-3214.
Sunday Music on the Patio at Cuban Revolution
Details: Sundays, 5 p.m. No cover charge. Cuban Revolution, 318 Blackwell St, Suite 100, Durham. bit.ly/2hy7A7x, 919-687-4300.
Theater
Jeanne Robertson
Details: Sunday, Nov. 26, 4 p.m. $32-$52. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St, Durham. bit.ly/2ihN5JZ, 919-560-3030.
‘Dot’ at Playmakers Repertory Company
Due to language and adult situations, recommended for ages 16 and older. Details: Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. $15-$57. Playmakers Repertory Company, Paul Green Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2yEGvqP, 919-962-7529.
Movies
Movie Screening: Sharknado IV
Details: Sunday, Nov. 26, 6 p.m. Free. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Monday, Nov. 27
Music
Songwriters’ Circle
Composers share their work with each other. Upright piano on site. Details: Monday, Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m. Free. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St, Carrboro. bit.ly/2zG8WV0, 919-929-2787.
A Celebratory Evening of Classic Jazz, Blues, Roots w/ Westerlund Wallace and Toll
Details: Monday, Nov. 27, 8:30 p.m. $6. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Music
Duke Chorale Christmas Concert
Featuring seasonal selections, as well as traditional carols for the entire audience to sing. Admission: One non-perishable food item for needy families in Durham. Details: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Dr, Durham. bit.ly/2zDASZj, 919-660-3300.
NCJRO
Details: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 8 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Ln, Durham. bit.ly/29hwDSr, 919-486-5299.
Theater
School of Rock, The Musical
Details: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. $35-$164. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. bit.ly/2jpqqia, 919-680-2787.
A Drag Queen Christmas
Details: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 8 p.m. $22-$93. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St, Durham. bit.ly/2hCtdE1, 919-560-3030.
‘Dot’ at Playmakers Repertory Company
Due to language and adult situations, recommended for ages 16 and older. Details: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. $15. Playmakers Repertory Company, Paul Green Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2yEGvqP, 919-962-7529.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Art
(as) Thick as Thieves by Jeainny Kim, Opening Reception, at Power Plant Gallery
Artist talk at 6:30 p.m. On view through Saturday, Dec. 9. Details: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 5-8 p.m. Free. Power Plant Gallery, American Tobacco Campus, 320 Blackwell St, Durham. bit.ly/2yzGUqL, 919-660-3622.
Music
An Evening with John Doyle
Details: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. $15 Advance/$20 Day of Show. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Crowmeat Bob Vagrancy, Blood Jar Creepers, Nathan Bowles
Details: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Honey Magpie, Searra Jade, Simone Finally
Details: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. $7. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
The Leroy Savage Group
Details: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. The Original Q Shack, 2510 University Dr, Durham. 919-402-4227.
Northgate Jams
Details: Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. Free. Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Blvd, Durham. bit.ly/2wz7cuD, 919-286-4400.
Theater
School of Rock, The Musical
Details: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. $35-$164. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. bit.ly/2jpqqia, 919-680-2787.
Die Winterreise: A Digital Reinvention
Performed by professors Marc Callahan, Lee Weisert, and Sabine Gruffat. A look at how digital media can transform the musical journey. Accompanied by the art installation Aura Retrieval Machine, which can be viewed one hour before and after each show. Details: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Free; $5 seat reservation. Swain Hall Studio 6, UNC, 101 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. unc.live/2zHrUbo, 919-843-5666.
‘Home for the Holidays’ - A Musical Story
Presented by The Prime Time Players. Set in NC in the 1960's about a family that is not at all looking forward to the holidays, and they need a miracle that will bring the family Home for the Holidays. Details: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2 p.m. $10. Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough. 919-968-2070.
Thursday, Nov. 30
Art
John Kayrouz: Peacemaker, Artist Talk, at The Carrack
Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Carrack, 947 East Main St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2zzcGrl.
Music
Chamber Music Concert
Works from the 18th-21st centuries. Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Free. Nelson Music Room, Duke University, 1304 Campus Dr, Durham. bit.ly/2jpA9F3, 919-660-3300.
Carolina Bluegrass Band
Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5-$10. Moeser Auditorium, Hill Hall, UNC, 135 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. unc.live/2AOJBpG, 919-962-1039.
PopUp Broadway
Not recommended for children under 10. Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. $8-$13. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St, Carrboro. bit.ly/2hsSeOr, 919-929-2787.
Hill Country Cosmopolitans
Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
The Weather Station, James Elkington
Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m., Back Room. $10 Advance/$12 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Cut Copy, Palmbomen Ii
Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 9 p.m. $25. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
The Districts, Sun Seeker
Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 8:30 p.m. $15 Advance/$18 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Bark, Colin Sneed
Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. $7. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Surrender Human w/ Erie Choir
Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 8:30 p.m. $7, 21+. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.
Dance
English Country Dance
Sponsored by Sun Assembly English Country Dancers. All dances are taught in a gender-neutral manner. No partner required. Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $7. Freedman Center, 1004 Watts St, Durham. Website: www.sunassembly.org, 919-683-9672.
UNC Chapel Hill Contra Dance Club
Sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. Music by Mara, Dean & Jared. Caller: Valeri Helbert. Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, Lesson 7:30 p.m.; Dance 8 p.m. $8 suggested donation. No partner/experience is needed. Please wear soft-soled shoes. UNC, Student Union, Great Hall, 3103 South Rd, Chapel Hill. www.tcdancers.org.
Theater
School of Rock, The Musical
Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. $35-$164. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. bit.ly/2jpqqia, 919-680-2787.
‘Dot’ at Playmakers Repertory Company
Due to language and adult situations, recommended for ages 16 and older. Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. $15-$67. Playmakers Repertory Company, Paul Green Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2yEGvqP, 919-962-7529.
‘Home for the Holidays’ - A Musical Story
Presented by The Prime Time Players. Set in NC in the 1960's about a family that is not at all looking forward to the holidays, and they need a miracle that will bring the family Home for the Holidays. Details: Thursday, Nov. 30, 2 p.m. $10. Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill. 919-968-2070.
Fundraisers
Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Raffle for Recovery
A helicopter will release balls from the sky; balls that fall closest to the flag win prizes valued at $250 to $3,000. You do not have to be present to win. All proceeds benefit TROSA of Durham and ARCHway Institute. Details: Golf balls on sale through Thursday, Nov. 30. $40-$1,000. Tickets and info: bit.ly/2B50WuB. Golf ball drop occurs on Saturday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m. Anderson Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 W, Carrboro.
Movies
Mommy’s Morning Movies
A special program geared to moms with babies and tots with meet ups. Moms will be able to select a film for the group the Monday prior to that week’s meet-up. Details: Thursdays, First Show of the Day. Movie tickets are $7 per person. Children ages one and under are free. Silverspot Cinemas, 201 South Estes Dr, Chapel Hill. www.silverspot.net, 919-357-9887.
This story was originally published November 27, 2017 at 12:49 PM with the headline "Calendar of Events: Friday, Nov. 24-Thursday, Nov. 30."