KIN – Through August 15 – A solo show from Durham-based artist Heather Gordon, includes large paintings and a site-specific installation on the floor and walls of the gallery in conjunction with a collaborative performance piece with Justin Tornow & COMPANY on Saturday from 7-9pm. The works represent the culmination of Gordon’s series titled How To Fold My Heart, which describes the nature of relationships and the construction of identity through place and history. Using personal data, computational algorithms and origami folding patterns, Gordon describes the narratives of her life as space, movement and color. Gallery Talk Thursday, 7pm. The Carrack Modern Art, 111 Parrish St.
Inspired by Chile – Thursday, 5-9pm – Enjoy an evening of New World wines, flavors and sculpture inspired by the homeland of Chilean born artist Ivan Navarro (menu). His work will be on view in the Great Hall. Last seating 8pm. The Nasher Cafe, 2001 Campus Dr.; Free admission, reservations strongly encouraged; 919-684-6032
Music Maker Relief Foundation All Star Revue – Thursday, 6-9pm – Pack a picnic and head downtown for the next concert in the Back Porch Music on the Lawn series, featuring Eddie Tigner, Peewee Hayes, Albert White, Nashid Abdul and Ardie Dean. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; Free admission; 919-433-1566
Nasher Creates: Adult Studio – Thursday, 6-8pm – A drop-in creative workshop led by local photographer J Caldwell. Stay for a drink at the cash bar! J will be lead a photography for Instagram workshop as well as cyanotypes on fabric. The Nasher Museum at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.; $5; 919-684-5135
Noir at the Bar lll – Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm – Seven gritty crime writers including Steve Weddle, David Terrenoire, Eryk Pruitt, S.A. Cosby, Eric Beetner, Geraud Staton and Greg Barth assemble to read, mingle and sign books during the Bull City’s third Noir at the Bar fiction event. Folks are free to purchase books on-site or bring their own for autographs. Some authors will be giving away prizes as rewards for winning NC-themed crime trivia with a Bull City twist. 106 Main, 106 E. Main St.; Free admission; 919-593-0560
N.C. Gay & Lesbian Film Festival – Friday through August 22, times vary – The Carolina Theatre celebrates its 20th annual North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (NCGLFF). Started in 1995 as the Q Film Fest, the event was renamed in 1996 and has become the second largest LGBT film festival in the Southeast. To celebrate this milestone, NCGLFF will host several special events, various parties and more than 100 films. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030
Durm Hip Hop Summit – Friday, 3pm and 8pm, and Saturday, 1pm, 4pm and 8pm (club shows begin at 8pm) – Co-founders Professor Toon and The Real Laww are partnering with Cardigan Records and K97.5’s Brian Dawson to bring you an event that illustrates the true meaning of hip-hop while showcasing its original five pillars: beat boxing, breakdancing, emceeing, deejaying and graffiti, with a mission to revive the hip-hop scene in North Carolina and surrounding regions. National recording artist Deniro Farrar will perform. Joining him at this year’s summit are some of the hottest up-and-coming names in N.C. hip-hop: G. Yamazawa, Danny Blaze, B. Stack$, Trez Falsetto, Ease, Jalen Santoy, OZ THEHITMAKER, Sonya, Eggy Strange, Will Wildfire, Free The Optimist, Rodney Wright, Spade, FLU, Dre Murro, Pragmaddix and St. Nickel. Various downtown locations, including American Underground Rooftop, 201 W. Main St.; Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Tootie’s, 704 Rigsbee Ave.; $15-$75
Move Loot’s Bottle Shop Tour – Friday, 4-7pm – Move Loot is moving in and makin’ floats. They bring the ice cream, and Beer Durham will have the drafts flowing. Come hang out with the crew and enjoy a tasty float! For the little ones, Abita Root Beer will be flowing from the tap as well. Beer Durham, 404 Hunt St.; 919-680-0770
Science at Sunset – Friday, 5-8pm – Dig for fossils and explore the Dinosaur Trail, cool down and explore Into the Mist, commune with butterflies and visit your favorite animals in the farmyard. Enjoy live music from the Bulltown Strutters, food trucks, cold treats and a beer tent for the adults. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.; $7; 919-220-5429
Double Shot – Friday, 7-9pm – Kicking off the weekend with a little rock ‘n’ roll, this local band is known for playing all the favorite classic rock covers from the Allman Brothers to ZZ Top. Brightleaf Square, 905 W. Main St.; Free; 919-682-9229
Impossibilities: An Evening of Magic, Mind-Reading and Mayhem – Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm, and Sunday, 2pm – Magical comedian Chris Collins and master mentalist Erik Dobell have teamed up to bring you a night of stunning magic, reality shattering mind-reading and hilarious mayhem. Common Ground Theatre, 4815-B Hillsborough Rd.; $15-$55; 919-384-7817
Dress For Success Inventory Excess Sale – Saturday, 10am-5pm – Take advantage of great deals on women’s clothing and accessories including suits for $15, pants, skirts, tops, handbags and shoes for $5, and new designer brand names for 90% off retail. Arrive early at 9am, make a tax deductible donation of $20 at door, and enjoy early-bird shopping access. Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Ste. 248; 919-286-4400
Pooch Plunge – Saturday, 11am-2pm – As the dog days of summer come to an end, Durham Parks and Recreation will culminate the end of the outdoor pool season with this second annual event. Hillside Pool provides a safe, enclosed environment for residents and their canine friends to enjoy the water.To ensure a healthy environment for all participants, dogs must meet the minimum vaccination requirements for DPR dog parks before entering the pool. Hillside Pool, 1221 Sawyer St.; $5-$11 per dog; 919-560-4636
League Appreciation Day & Open House – Saturday, 2-6pm – Want to learn more about joining a league at Village Lanes? Don’t miss this opportunity to get registration info for adult and senior leagues. Enjoy live music from solo act John Griffin and Raleigh indie rock outfit Tangible Dream, samples from Bull City Ciderworks plus raffles and merchandise giveaways from WXDU, Beer Durham and Schoolkids Records. Village Lanes, 330 N. Hardee St.; Free; 919-682-9145
2015 Summer Release Party – Saturday, 5:30-9:30pm – The Runaway team is celebrating the release of its 2015 Summer collection with live performances from Raleigh emcee Ace Henderson, Runaway party mainstay DJ Shahzad and special guest DJ Nevy. Be the first on the block with the latest Runaway products! The Stack, American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; Free admission
Triangle Blues Heritage Challenge – Sunday, 3-9pm – Contestants compete in two categories – solo/duo and band – to win the right to travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to further compete in the 32nd International Blues Challenge. Local traditional artists Bob Margolin, Tad Walters, John Dee Holman, Boo Hanks, Nathaniel Pope will perform. Charles Boyer, Kitty Kinnin and Tess Mangum Ocaña will judge the contest. A portion of door proceeds will benefit Boo Hanks and John Dee Holman. The Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St.; $10-$12; 919-401-1979
