Triangle Restaurant Week – Through Sunday – Experience the best flavors in the area including 25 participating Durham restaurants that offer special three-course menu options and fixed pricing for lunch and dinner.
Free Highlights Tour: Career Women – Thursday, 6-7pm – Peruse the “Across County Lines” exhibition at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University during a free guided tour celebrating women in art. The tour will focus on two works of art within the exhibit: “Frieda and Dot, The Ivy Room, 1982” by Bill Bamberger and “Sabrina and Katrina,” 2015, by Endia Beal.
‘Miss Saigon’ – Thursday, 7:30pm; Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 2pm and 8pm; Sunday, 1pm and 6:30pm – The acclaimed new production of this legendary musical, from the creators of Les Misérables, features a sensational cast of 42 actors and Broadway hits like “The Heat is On in Saigon,” “The Movie in My Mind” and “American Dream.” Follow Kim, a young Vietnamese woman and war survivor, and her epic love journey to find her way back to an American G.I. in this performance at the Durham Performing Arts Center.
NC Rare Pop-Up Shop – Friday, 6:30-10:30pm – Meet local brewers, sample their goods and enjoy bluegrass music from Big Fat Gap at The Rickhouse.
Windhand – Friday, 8pm – Listen to this Richmond, Virginia-based metal band perform music off their latest album, “Eternal Return,” at The Pinhook.
Jeremy Denk – Friday, 8pm – Come see this Durham native and pianist as he explores the music of Beethoven and his acolytes at Baldwin Auditorium presented by Duke Performances.
The Pinkerton Raid – Friday, 8pm – Tune in to this North Carolina band’s songs, inspired by their adventures through the South, Midwest and northern New England, at Motorco Music Hall. The opening act is folk-rock band Time Sawyer and Charity Lane.
Beirut and The Father Box Reception & Book Release – Saturday, 2-4pm – Join John Bechtold, photographer of the photo series “Beirut,” author of “The Father Box,” John Lane, and photographer Rob McDonald as they discuss their respective pieces of work at Horse and Buggy Press & Friends.
Science of the Season: Exploring Winter – Saturday, 2-4pm – Explore how plants, people and other animals live during winter with fun activities and performances at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
8th Annual NC Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting – Saturday, 2-6pm – Taste beers from 50-55 different breweries, and learn what makes these beers special at the Historic Durham Athletic Park. This event will serve as a fundraiser and awareness campaign for Pints for Prostates.
Good Food Awards N.C. Showcase – Saturday, 2-6pm – Fullsteam Brewery brings together the North Carolina Good Food Award winners and finalists to showcase their fare in a mini marketplace. Sample and shop from winners and finalists, past and present, while enjoying a beer!
Brats & Brews Garden Party – Saturday, 2-8pm – Support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina while enjoying live music, draft beer, brats and kielbasa at Eastcut Sandwich Bar. The grilling starts at 2pm, and music from Second Wind plays from 4-7pm. Brats are first-come, first-served!
Ridin Wit’ Joe Crack – Saturday, 8pm – This two-hour drama is based on the personal experiences of a former gang leader and ex-drug dealer turned anti-crime advocate Mr. Otis Lyons, also known as Vegas Don, at The Carolina Theatre. The production incorporates music hits, live performances by professional recording artists, spoken word and a good message.
Alex Cameron & Roy Molloy: Take Care of Business – Saturday, 9pm – Australian musician and singer-songwriter Alex Cameron and saxophonist Roy Molloy perform at Motorco Music Hall, also featuring Holiday Sidewinder performing her latest single, “Leo.”
Winter Food Truck Rodeo – Sunday, noon-4pm – Spend the afternoon with dozens of the Triangle’s most popular food trucks serving everything from dumplings to ribs. All ages are welcome to this fun and free event in Durham Central Park.
Work-in-Progress: American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and Stefanie Batten Bland – Sunday, 3pm – The Award-winning choreographer presents her newest classical ballet piece with this dozen-member studio company at Duke’s Rubenstein Arts Center.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Sunday, 8pm – Come hear traditional South African melodies at The Carolina Theatre from this award-winning group as they share messages of peace, love and harmony.
Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves – Sunday, 8-11pm – Stop by Arcana for a live performance from local talent and bluegrass virtuosos as they combine banjo, fiddle and voice from their debut album.
