Calendar of Events: Friday, Sept. 22-Thursday, Sept. 28
For an extended list of events, please visit our website at http://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, Sept. 22
Art Openings
‘This is Me, Right Here, Mike Hack.’ Opening Reception, at The Carrack
Mike Hack is a man with autism and through his videos, he provides an insightful visual memoir. On exhibit through Sunday, Oct. 1. Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 6-9 p.m. The Carrack, 947 East Main St, Durham.
Music
Paganini’s 24 Caprices for solo violin
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 8-10 p.m. $10-$15. Person Recital Hall, UNC, 181 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://unc.live/2wJJMU1, 919-962-1039.
Ruth La’Ontra: Album Release
Rising Gospel star will perform songs from debut album “I Got You.” Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Free. The River Church, 4900 Prospectus Dr, Durham. Info: 202-506-5051.
Duke Street Dogs
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 6-8 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Free for All Fridays: 8-Track Minds
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 9 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Live Piano w/ James Wallace
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 8:30-9:30 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
Stop Light Observations, Sondorblue and C2 & The Brothers Reed
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m., Back Room. $10 Advance/$12 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Ugly God
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m. $25-$75 Advance/$28 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Totally Slow, Pink Drinks, Youth League
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Keith Ganz Quartet
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Ln, Durham. http://bit.ly/29hwDSr, 919-486-5299.
Thirsty Curses w/ Cosmic Punk, Jokes&Jokes&Jokes
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m. $7, 21+. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. http://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. www.thecubanrevolution.com, 919-687-4300.
Dance
Contra Dance
Sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. Music by Copious Notes. The caller will be Kyle Johnston. Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 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.
Outings
Beats n Bars Festival
Includes art display fixtures, panel discussions on culture relations and community impact, exposure to real hip hop music and an introduction to break out artists. Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. $55-$100. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St, Durham. www.beatsnbarsfestival.com.
Movies
SplatterFlix Film Series
A unique series of 15 of the creepiest horror films from the 1970s and ‘80s. See website for schedule. Details: Friday, Sept. 22, Various Times. $9 per screening. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2dhrdgx, 919-560-3030.
Theater
D. L. Hughley Family & Friends Tour
Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m. $27-$35. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2vsDF3l, 919-680-2787.
‘The Cake’ at Playmakers Repertory Company
Food, faith, and family loyalty collide in a paradigm-shifting comedy. Due to language and adult themes, recommended for ages 16 and older. Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m. $15-$47. Paul Green Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2vM7Y3Q, 919-962-7529.
‘Closer Than They Appear’ at UNC’s Swain Hall
A multi-media theatre piece that tells the charged story of an encounter between an American soldier and a young Iraqi blogger through the lens of the technologies that connect them. Details: Friday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m. $10-$20. UNC’s Swain Hall, 101 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2eFjszM.
Saturday, Sept. 23
Art
Symposium on Articulating Value in the Arts
Activities include live presentations,breakout groups and a panel discussion from local arts professionals and academics. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $10-$15. Living Arts Collective, 410 W. Geer St, Durham. www.articulatingvalue.com.
Brian Allen, Letterpress Printer, Open House & Reception
Includes over thirty works in type design, book arts, letterpress printing, and teaching. Many works are for sale. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 4-5:30 p.m. Horse & Buggy Press, 1116 Broad St, Durham. 919-949-4847.
Music
Carrboro Music Festival
Features over 200 performing acts at 25+ indoor and outdoor venues; craft and food vendors. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 1-4 p.m. Free. Downtown Carrboro. See website for maps. www.carrboromusicfestival.com.
Guest Artist Masterclass with Edson Scheid, violin
Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Person Recital Hall, UNC, 181 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://unc.live/2wzn3pw, 919-962-1039.
Ciompi Quartet w/ Rachel Kuipers Yonan, viola, & Brent Wissick, cello
The Great String Quintets. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $10-$25. Baldwin Auditorium, Duke Campus, 1336 Campus Dr, Durham. http://bit.ly/2x5bKY9, 919-684-4444.
Bluegrass/Americana/Old Time Jam
Sponsored by Pinecone. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 1-3 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Johnny Folsom 4, Bruised Orange: A Tribute to John Prine
Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $8. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
The Petty Thieves
Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 8:30-9:30 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
Urban Soil, Christiane and The Strays
Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 8:30 p.m., Back Room. Free. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Liars
Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 p.m. $17 Advance/$19 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Madeline Kenney
Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 p.m. Duke’s Coffeehouse, Duke University, East Campus, Crowell Hall, 106 Epworth Ln, Durham. http://dukecoffeehouse.org.
The Black Lillies, Pinto
Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 p.m. $15 Advance/$18 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Will Campbell Quartet
Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Ln, Durham. http://bit.ly/29hwDSr, 919-486-5299.
Jazz Saturday w/ Syncopated Changes
Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m. Free. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. http://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. www.thecubanrevolution.com, 919-687-4300.
Outings
Beats ’n’ Bars Festival
Art display fixtures, panel discussions on culture relations and community impact, exposure to real hip hop music and an introduction to break out artists. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. $55-$100. The Pinhook, 117 Main St, Durham. www.beatsnbarsfestival.com.
Come Out and Play Sculpture Show
Sculptures of many media and form will dot the landscape of a 17-acre horse farm. Leashed dogs are welcome. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m.-dark. Free. JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro. www.comeoutandplay.info, 919-357-6142.
Movies
SplatterFlix Film Series
A unique series of 15 of the creepiest horror films from the 1970s and ‘80s. See website for schedule. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, Various Times. $9 per screening. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2dhrdgx, 919-560-3030.
Theater
‘Closer Than They Appear’ at UNC’s Swain Hall
A multi-media theatre piece that tells the charged story of an encounter between an American soldier and a young Iraqi blogger through the lens of the technologies that connect them. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $10-$20. UNC’s Swain Hall, 101 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2eFjszM.
No Shame Theatre
An open performance venue for original and compelling works of theater. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $5. The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main St, Carrboro. http://bit.ly/2y7DdaS, 919-929-2787.
Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
A smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd. Details: Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $29-$30. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2y80xFL, 919-680-2787.
Sunday, Sept. 24
Music
Vicente Amigo
Details: Sunday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. $10-$45. Page Auditorium, Duke University, 402 Chapel Dr, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tmx9IQ, 919-660-3300.
Carrboro Music Festival
Features over 200 performing acts at 25+ indoor and outdoor venues; craft and food vendors. Shuttles are available from noon-9 p.m. from Carrboro Plaza. Details: Sunday, Sept. 24, 1-11 p.m. Free. Downtown Carrboro. See website for maps. www.carrboromusicfestival.com.
Hip Hop & Variety Showcase
Details: Sunday, Sept. 24, 3:30 p.m., Back Room. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Jay Som, Stef Chura, Soccer Mommy
Details: Sunday, Sept. 24, 9 p.m. $12-$14. Local 506, 506 West Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2x0M41k, 919-942-5506.
A Concert of Modern Alternative Hits, Plus a Tribute to Jack White
Details: Sunday, Sept. 24, Noon. $5 Advance/$7 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Frankie Cosmos, Ian Sweet, Nice Try
Details: Sunday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m. $14 Advance/$16 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
N’Kognito, Africa Unplugged, Ages of Sages
Details: Sunday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m. $7-$10. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Sunday Music on the Patio at Cuban Revolution
Details: Sundays, 5 p.m. No cover charge. Cuban Revolution, 318 Blackwell St, Suite 100, Durham. www.thecubanrevolution.com, 919-687-4300.
Movies
SplatterFlix Film Series
A unique series of 15 of the creepiest horror films from the 1970s and ‘80s. See website for schedule. Details: Sunday, Sept. 24, Various Times. $9 per screening. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2dhrdgx, 919-560-3030.
Theater
‘Closer Than They Appear’ at UNC’s Swain Hall
A multi-media theatre piece that tells the charged story of an encounter between an American soldier and a young Iraqi blogger through the lens of the technologies that connect them. Details: Sunday, Sept. 24, 3 p.m. $10-$20. UNC’s Swain Hall, 101 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2eFjszM.
Monday, Sept. 25
Art Openings
Annenberg Space for Photography’s REFUGEE
REFUGEE is a multimedia art exhibit exploring the lives of refugees from diverse populations dispersed and displaced throughout the world. Runs through Friday, Nov. 3. Details: Opens Monday, September 25. The Friday Center, UNC, 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill. http://unc.live/2h8d8l4, 919-962-3000.
Music
Chamber Music Master Class w/ Vega String Quartet
Details: Monday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m. Free. Duke University, East Duke Bldg, Nelson Music Room, 1304 Campus Dr, Durham. http://bit.ly/2xBhIDh, 919-660-3300.
Songwriters’ Circle
An evening for composers to share their work with each other. Upright piano on site. Details: Monday, Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. Free. The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main St, Carrboro. http://bit.ly/2jzq1t5, 919-929-2787.
Mac DeMarco w/ The Garden
Details: Monday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. $82-$173. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2x9NHay, 919-560-3030.
The Cribs, PAWS
Details: Monday, Sept. 25, 8:30 p.m., Back Room. $18 Advance/$20 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Flash Chorus: “Enjoy the Silence” by Depeche Mode and “Die Young” by Sylvan Esso
Details: Monday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Belle Game
Details: Monday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. $10. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Theater
‘The Cake’ at Playmakers Repertory Company
Food, faith, and family loyalty collide in a paradigm-shifting comedy. Due to language and adult themes, recommended for ages 16 and older. Details: Sunday, Sept. 24, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $15-$47. Paul Green Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2vM7Y3Q, 919-962-7529.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Art Openings
Between Midnight and Day: The Photography of Dick Waterman
Featuring Waterman’s iconic photographs. The exhibit opening will feature a screening of the Sam Pollard documentary “Two Trains Runnin’.” A Q&A with Waterman will follow. Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. UNC Chapel Hill, Wilson Library, 200 South Rd, Chapel Hill. http://unc.live/2vYnPgq, 919-548-1203.
Music
Kenny Wayne Shepherd w/ Apocalypse Blues Revue
Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. $42-$250. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2wmgKKZ, 919-560-3030.
Tuesday Blues Jam with Clark Stern
Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Smoke, Blues & Brews at the Blue Note
Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2yhoM59, 919-401-1979.
Kristi Dixon
Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7-8 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
Bone Thugs N Harmony, Shame
Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 9 p.m. $27 Advance/$30 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
The Midnight Ghost Train
Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 9 p.m. $6 Advance/$8 Day of Show. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Touche Amore, Single Mothers, Gouge Away, Joy
Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. $13 Advance/$15 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra (NCJRO)
Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Ln, Durham. http://bit.ly/29hwDSr, 919-486-5299.
Pallas w/ Sam Leidig, Tegucigalpan
Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 9 p.m. $6, 21+. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. http://stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.
Theater
‘The Cake’ at Playmakers Repertory Company
Food, faith, and family loyalty collide in a paradigm-shifting comedy. Due to language and adult themes, recommended for ages 16 and older. Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. $15-$47. Paul Green Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2vM7Y3Q, 919-962-7529.
Circus 1903
Details: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2w2dxft, 919-680-2787.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Music
Blue Wednesday: Clark Stern & Chuck Cotton
Details: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Together Pangea, Daddy Issues and Lala Lala
Details: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m., Back Room. $12 Advance/$14 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Essex // Muro
Details: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Charley Crockett, Rissi Palmer Band
Details: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. $12 Advance/$14 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Big Ups, Maple Stave
Details: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 9 p.m. $10. 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. www.northgatemall.com/events, 919-286-4400.
Theater
‘The Cake’ at Playmakers Repertory Company
Food, faith, and family loyalty collide in a paradigm-shifting comedy. Due to language and adult themes, recommended for ages 16 and older. Details: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. $15-$47. Paul Green Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2vM7Y3Q, 919-962-7529.
‘Closer Than They Appear’ at UNC’s Swain Hall
A multi-media theatre piece that tells the charged story of an encounter between an American soldier and a young Iraqi blogger through the lens of the technologies that connect them. Details: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m. $10-$15. UNC’s Swain Hall, 101 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2eFjszM.
Circus 1903
Details: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2w2dxft, 919-680-2787.
Thursday, Sept. 28
Art
‘Dream of a House: The Passions and Preoccupations of Reynolds Price,’ Reception, Talk and Book Signing
Coincides with the release of a photobook of the same name, and includes poems and texts by the late writer Reynolds Price. Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 5-7 p.m. Free. Duke University, Rubenstein Library, 411 Chapel Dr, Durham. http://bit.ly/2wYN3Pt, 919-660-5822.
Music
Duke Wind Symphony: Celebration Concert
Celebrate the beginning of a new season and the inauguration of Duke’s new president. Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Free. Baldwin Auditorium, Duke Campus, 1336 Campus Dr, Durham. http://bit.ly/2jvaFWH, 919-684-4444.
Mykki Blanco w/ ZenSoFly
Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. $25. The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main St, Carrboro. http://bit.ly/2w1xNxP, 919-929-2787.
Rufus Wainwright
Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. $36-$266. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2fcRkI7, 919-560-3030.
An Evening with Ana Popovic
Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. $25 Seated/$20 Standing. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
David Childers
Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 7-8 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
Driftwood, Driskill
Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m., Back Room. $12 Advance/$14 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Mountain Lions, Ben Trickey, Matthew Paul Butler
Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Jukebox the Ghost, Secret Weapons
Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. $14 Advance/$16 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
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, Sept. 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $7. Reality Center, 916 Lamond Ave, Durham. Website: www.sunassembly.org, 919-683-9672.
Movies
The Making of MAESTRA: Women and the 1961 Cuban Literacy Campaign, Reception & Screening
Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. UNC Chapel Hill, Wilson Library, 200 South Rd, Chapel Hill. http://unc.live/2y8nEAQ, 919-548-1203.
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.
Theater
‘The Cake’ at Playmakers Repertory Company
Food, faith, and family loyalty collide in a paradigm-shifting comedy. Due to language and adult themes, recommended for ages 16 and older. Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. $15-$47. Paul Green Theatre, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2vM7Y3Q, 919-962-7529.
‘Closer Than They Appear’ at UNC’s Swain Hall
A multi-media theatre piece that tells the charged story of an encounter between an American soldier and a young Iraqi blogger through the lens of the technologies that connect them. Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. $10-$15. UNC’s Swain Hall, 101 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2eFjszM.
‘Cold Mountain’ at UNC’s Memorial Hall
Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. $25-$99. Memorial Hall, UNC, 114 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2tdoYTy, 919-843-333.
Circus 1903
Details: Thursday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2w2dxft, 919-680-2787.
This story was originally published September 21, 2017 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Calendar of Events: Friday, Sept. 22-Thursday, Sept. 28."