Calendar of Events: Friday, Jan. 12-Thursday, Jan. 18
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, Jan. 12
Art
Michelle Podgorski, ‘New Growths,’ Opening Reception at The ArtsCenter
On display through Wednesday, Jan. 31. Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 6 p.m. Free. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St, Carrboro. bit.ly/2CEn5EC, 919-929-2787.
‘Resolutions 2018,’ Opening Reception, at Hillsborough Gallery of Art
Juried Competition of NC Artists. On exhibit through Sunday, Jan. 21. Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 6-9 p.m. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. hillsboroughgallery.com, 919-732-5001.
‘Folk Art in the Library’ at the Orange County Main Public Library
A new collection of self-taught art by five Southern artists: bailey jack, Eric Legge, Irene Tison, Cher Shaffer, and Michael Banks. Details: On exhibit through Sunday, Feb. 25. Free. Orange County Public Main Library, Ground Floor, 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough. 919-732-8181.
The Coloring Book, A Life Size Coloring Experience
A lifesize coloring book to fill in. Pre-registration required. Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 7-10 p.m. $15. The Carrack, 947 E. Main St, Durham. bit.ly/2CWVfTo, 919-294-8605.
Meet Carry Croghan - Fiber Artist at WomanCraft Gifts
Learn about her holistic approach to fiber arts; she has her own sheep, shears them herself, spins the wool, dyes it and knits wonderful creations with the end product. Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 5-9 p.m. WomanCraft Gifts, 360 E. Main St, Carrboro. bit.ly/2b1gXGp, 919-929-3300.
Music
J.S. Bach Sonatas
Performed by Nicholas DiEugenio and Eric Pritchard, violins; William Conable, cello; Jacqueline Nappi, harpsichord. Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. Free. Nelson Music Room, Duke University, 1304 Campus Dr, Durham. bit.ly/2EP7Kys, 919-660-3300.
Steep Canyon Rangers
Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. $19-$69. Memorial Hall, UNC, 114 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2yF723A, 919-843-3333.
Jason Marsalis & the 21st Century Trad Band
Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. $29. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St, Carrboro. bit.ly/2lSGKFG, 919-929-2787.
Duke Street Dogs
Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 6-8 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Bill Toms & Hard Rain (featuring The Soulville Horns)
Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 9 p.m. $10. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Harvey Dalton Arnold
Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 8-11:30 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
Yonder Mountain String Band, The Southern Belles
Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. $25 Advance/$30 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Heaven, Organos, and Faults
Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 9 p.m., Back Room. $5 Advance/$8 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Sibannäc, Out of System Transfer, Spaghetti
Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
MBalla Release Show, Zensofly, Hasina, Cyanca, Ebz the Artist, A. Yoni J.
Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 9 p.m. $12 Advance/$15 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Stephen Anderson Trio
Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Ln, Durham. bit.ly/29hwDSr, 919-486-5299.
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
Nicola Bullock: Imago
Dance-theater artist Nicola Bullock contends with femininity, aging and desire through a phantasmagorical sci-fi journey. Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. $10 Advance/$12 Day of Show. The Durham Fruit Company, 305 S. Dillard St, Durham. bit.ly/2B80QlR.
Contra Dance
Sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. Music by Wheelhouse; Calling by Brian Hamshar. Details: Friday, Jan. 12, Lesson 7:30 p.m.; Dance 8 p.m. $10/nonmembers; $8/members. No partner/experience is needed. Please wear soft-soled shoes. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St, Carrboro. www.tcdancers.org.
Theater
Improv Percolator
A showcase for local improv students and teams. Details: Friday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. $12. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St, Carrboro. bit.ly/2lSGKFG, 919-929-2787.
Saturday, Jan. 13
Music
Steep Canyon Rangers
Details: Saturday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. $19-$69. Memorial Hall, UNC, 114 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2yF723A, 919-843-3333.
The Red Hot Durham Mardi Gras Season Kickoff Party
Featuring Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos and The Bull Town Strutters. Details: Saturday, Jan. 13, 8-11 p.m. $10. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Rowdy Square Dance
Details: Saturday, Jan. 13, 8-11:30 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
The Stray Birds, Mad Crush
Details: Saturday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m., Back Room. $12 Advance/$15 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Promm, Albert Adams, Konvoi
Details: Saturday, Jan. 13, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Art of Noise Durham Dance Party
Details: Saturday, Jan. 13, 9 p.m. $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Africa Unplugged
Details: Saturday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Ln, Durham. bit.ly/29hwDSr, 919-486-5299.
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.
Dance
Nicola Bullock: Imago
Dance-theater artist Nicola Bullock contends with femininity, aging and desire through a phantasmagorical sci-fi journey. Details: Saturday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. $10 Advance/$12 Day of Show. The Durham Fruit Company, 305 S. Dillard St, Durham. bit.ly/2B80QlR.
Theater
Transactors Improv for Families: ‘The Snow Show’
Details: Saturday, Jan. 13, 6 p.m. $6-$10. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St, Carrboro. bit.ly/2E1xvu5, 919-968-7448.
Sunday, Jan. 14
Art
The Medici’s Painter: Carlo Dolci and 17th-Century Florence, Exhibition Closing, at Nasher Museum of Art
Last day of this special exhibit. Details: Sunday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $4-$7. Nasher Museum of Art, Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr, Durham. bit.ly/2CQrNLm, 919-684-5135.
Music
Baroque & Beyond Concert
Baritone Steven Kimbrough is featured in arias from Bach’s famous cantata Wachet Auf and in songs from a 1736 Bach collection. Details: Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m. $18. Chapel of the Cross, 304 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2Cureu7, 919-942-7818.
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle presents 20th Century Luminaries
Details: Sunday, Jan. 14, 30 p.m. $30. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St, Durham. bit.ly/2lQAxLd, 919-560-3030.
David Quick’s Jazz Combo
Details: Sunday, Jan. 14, 5-7 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Alexander Robichaud, Justine Markman, Lynagh
Details: Sunday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
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.
Monday, Jan. 15
Music
The Wombats, Blaenavon and Courtship
Details: Monday, Jan. 15, 8 p.m. $22 Advance/$25 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Tuesday, Jan. 16
Music
Tuesday Blues Jam with Clark Stern
Details: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Peter Case and Dead Rock West
Seated show. Details: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m., Back Room. $12 Advance/$15 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Asher Skeen, Brendan Macie, Oxenford Clerk
Details: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Theater
‘He was a poem, He was a song’
A celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through music, poetry and spoken word. Details: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7-9 p.m. Free. Sonja Haynes Stone Center, UNC, 150 South Rd, Chapel Hill. unc.live/2EmwSvj, 919-962-9001.
Movies
Film Screening - Burned: Are Trees the New Coal?
The film tells the story of how biomass companies have hidden behind green labels to become the "alternative-energy savior.” Details: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Free. Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 W. Pettigrew St, Durham. bit.ly/2CGDqZk, 919-660-3663.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Music
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
Details: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Mike Wallace, Bohemian Grove, 300 Dog Nite, 1970s Film Stock
Details: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
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. 919-286-4400.
Theater
Shopkins Live!
Details: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. $25-$45. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. bit.ly/2CBHPNv, 919-680-2787.
Thursday, Jan. 18
Art
‘The Pass/Fail Series,’ Reception and Artist’s Talk
Artist’s Talk with Steven M. Cozart. Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 6-9 p.m. Free. Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 W. Pettigrew St, Durham. bit.ly/2BgManH, 919-660-3663.
Renzo Ortega, Opening Reception, at John and June Allcott Gallery
On exhibit through Sunday, Feb. 18. Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m. Free. John and June Alcott Gallery, Hanes Art Center, UNC, 115 S. Columbia St, Chapel Hill. unc.live/2CDQXgj, 919-962-2015.
Music
Dez Mona and B.O.X., SÁGA
Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. $10. Memorial Hall, UNC, 114 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2EQGfog, 919-843-3333.
PopUp Chorus Broadway
Everybody welcome, regardless of ability or experience. Not recommended for children under 10. Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m. $8-$13/Kids 12 and under free. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St, Carrboro. bit.ly/2CRvmlx, 919-929-2787.
Be Loud! Carolina @CATS:MKR, People of Earth, and Local Flora
Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m., Back Room. $5. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Nathan Arizona & The New Mexicans, The Big Lonesome, Native Harrow, Juliana Finch
Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Tim Barry, Laura Stevenson, Roger Harvey
Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m. $13 Advance/$15 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Matthew Paul Butler, Charles Walker, Evel Arc
Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 9 p.m. $5. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Dance
Nicola Bullock: Imago
Dance-theater artist Nicola Bullock contends with femininity, aging and desire through a phantasmagorical sci-fi journey. Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m. $10 Advance/$12 Day of Show. The Durham Fruit Company, 305 S. Dillard St, Durham. bit.ly/2B80QlR.
English Country Dance
Sponsored by Sun Assembly English Country Dancers. All dances are taught in a gender-neutral manner. No partner required. Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $7. Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Dr, Chapel Hill. www.sunassembly.org, 919-683-9672.
Theater
The Miraculous and The Mundane
Bargain preview night. Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 8:15 p.m. $5. Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St, Durham. bit.ly/2ClUsIb, 919-682-3343.
Outings
Frederick Douglass at 200 Kickoff Celebration
A community-wide celebration of the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass with an evening of art and song. Details: Thursday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m. Free. United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2lNQOk4, 919-942-3540.
This story was originally published January 11, 2018 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Calendar of Events: Friday, Jan. 12-Thursday, Jan. 18."