Bingo Night – Thursday, 6pm – Get your family game night on with the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties! It’s the first event of its kind, with all proceeds going towards various philanthropic causes sponsored by the League. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St.; $15; 919-682-0449
Arlo Guthrie – Thursday, 8pm – The son of beloved singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie, Arlo has become a prolific songwriter, social commentator, master storyteller, actor and activist in his own right. His trademark ability to derail a song with a comical tangent and bring it right back on track with a relatable thought is as concise as ever. With over 50 years’ experience in helping shape America’s musical and political identity, this show is sure to inspire and please. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $37+; 919-560-3030
WXYC Presents: Save the Pinhook – Thursday, 8pm – Part of a four-night concert series in support of the music venue’s recent fundraising campaign, which has already seen an overwhelming outpouring of support. Banding together with the Triangle’s finest musicians, each night will be a full-on party of epic proportions. These secret line-ups are not to be missed. Take a gamble and pick a night — there’s something for everyone in each evening’s bill — or go all-in and get tickets for the whole series. You can say you were there, you saw it all, you saved The Pinhook. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.; $25; 919-667-1100
Music + Film feat. Beauty World, and Rob Todd and Josh Weissbach – Thursday, 8pm, and Friday, 8pm – Treat yourself to two special events celebrating local innovation in the arts at the newly-founded downtown microcinema. Enjoy the dreamy, synth-happy sounds of Duncan Webster and Leah Gibson, the duo known as Beauty World, with the videos of featured New England filmmakers on Thursday; Friday will feature two 16mm presentations by New England filmmakers Rob Todd and Josh Weissbach. UNEXPOSED, 105 Hood St., Ste. 5; $5 each night; 352-318-5872
Cupcake and Beer Pairing – Friday, 5-8pm – A flight of four winter brews, perfectly paired with four mini-cupcakes baked with each of the respective beers. Growler Grlz, 4310 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 110; $15 at the door; 919-937-2922
“INSIDE OUT” Artist Reception – Friday, 6-9pm – An exhibit of impressionistic paintings by Chapel Hill artist Sandra Elliott, exploring relationships between architecture and psychology. According to the artist, the show contrasts interior and exterior aspects of existence under the sub themes ‘If Walls Could Talk’ and ‘How Does Your Garden Grow?’ The viewing experience will be enriched by the availability of a beta edition of Art Voices, a new smartphone app developed by Chapel Hill startup Auger Labs, which enables gallery patrons to scan the art and hear the artist describe the body of work. Art Voices also lets users effectively ‘take the paintings with them’ so that the art can be seen to scale — and in 3D — and in any home or office setting, via augmented reality technology. Auger Labs will be on hand to demonstrate this new technology during this reception and every Wednesday throughout the show from 11am to 2pm. It runs until February 14. Louise Brown Jones Gallery, Duke University’s Bryan Center, 125 Science Dr.; 919-684-8111
“The Ties That Bind” Screening – Friday, 7pm – Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies and the Southern Documentary Fund presents another film in their Fresh Docs series. Filmmaker Diana Newton’s story is that of her own family’s journey in grasping and understanding her sister’s identity, who came out as transgender over 10 years ago. Currently, Newton serves as principal of Falling Apples Consulting, which focuses on coaching strong leaders in the workplace. Full Frame Theater at American Tobacco Campus, 320 Blackwell St.; Free; 919-660-3663
A Tribute to David Bowie – Friday, 6-9:30pm – In sadness, but also in celebration of an artist’s life, PopUp Chorus pays tribute to David Bowie with this specially scheduled event. The chorus will be accompanied by musicians who recently created a Berlin-era Bowie cover band for several charity events last year. With Alex Maiolo on guitar, Joe Caparo on bass, Spencer Harrison on keys, Tony Stiglitz on drums and John Ensslin vocalizing, the band will play songs before, during and after the singing. The songs for this event will be “Heroes” and “Starman.” All proceeds will be donated to the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation to benefit their ongoing work supporting teens and young adults undergoing cancer treatment at UNC. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $10 ($5 for students, children 10 and younger, free)
Off Main Label and Bottle Release Party – Saturday, noon-11pm – Be among the first to see the new labels and drink from the new Off Main 22oz bottles, plus live music from Magnolia Still and food from Baozi food truck. Bull City Ciderworks, 113 S. Elizabeth St.; Free admission;
That Makes Sense! Trail Opening – Saturday, 11am-2pm – Ease your way out of this week of snow and ice with a sunny and educational celebration of the new kids interpretive trail. The afternoon will include talks by biology experts and kids’ activities; learners of all ages – and leashed canine pals – are welcome. Horton Grove Nature Preserve, 5000 Jock Rd., Bahama; Free; 919-908-0056
Rhone Valley Wine Tasting – Saturday, 2-4pm – You’re invited to a free wine tasting presented by family-owned, NC-based beverage wholesaler Mims Distributing. For wine aficionados and amateurs alike who hope to sip and explore the diverse production traditions of southern France. Bottle 501, 3219 Watkins Rd.; Free; 919-402-1501
Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy – Saturday, 5pm and 8pm – These comedians reunite as part of the “We’ve Been Thinking” Tour; they will separately perform new material before joining together on stage for an uproarious encore. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $52.50+; 919-680-2787
Kristin Chenoweth – Saturday, 8pm – As part of The Carolina Theatre’s 90th-year celebration, the theater hosts a special concert with the Emmy and Tony award-winning actress and singer. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $47+; 919-560-3030
Jennifer Koh & Shai Wosner – Saturday, 8pm – Acclaimed artists come together on the violin and the piano for a performance of Beethoven’s three Sonatas for Piano and Violin, op. 30. Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15-$42; 919-684-4444
Winter Food Truck Rodeo – Sunday, noon – When more than 50 food trucks get together in one place and there’s a cover band playing North Carolina favorites, it becomes quite the community event. Enjoy a variety of food and craft beers as cover band Plan B plays The Avett Brothers, Randy Travis and more. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free admission; 919-794-8194
Moogfest Disco Brunch – Sunday, noon-3pm – Join the technology-inspired music festival organizers along with partners Carolina Soul Records and Artstigators for the first in their series of local events. Bring a group and enjoy specially-priced Tropical Punch Bowls and other adult breakfast beverages, plus coffee and a savory selection of hors d’oeuvres and entrees, and groove to the experimental, world music-influenced beats of Oli Isaacs, DJ Ryah and ZR DJ. Seating is limited; call ahead to reserve your table. Moogfest student passes will also be available for $99. The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St.; Free; 919-768-8830
Free Family Day – Sunday, noon-4pm – Families visiting the museum can spend the day enjoying live entertainment, creating hands-on projects and exploring exhibitions with a fun gallery hunt. Renowned korist and percussionist from Senegal, Diali Cissokho, will perform: “African Beat – Hear the History!” Enjoy singing in Wolof, clapping various rhythms and experience West African drumming! Diali will perform on the kora, an African harp, and will play the djembe, accompanied by Hilary Cissokho on various percussion instruments. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.; Free; 919-684-5135
Good Food, Good Beer, Good Times – Sunday, 2-4pm – Celebrate local Good Food Award winners and finalists – sample, purchase and taste for yourself what makes these amazing local producers award-worthy. Two Chicks Farm out of Hillsborough provides krauts, kimchi, pickles and pepper jellies made with local organic vegetables local farmers; Farmer’s Daughter in Hillsborough produces pickles and preserves using the finest local produce and age old techniques; Kitchens of Africa in Raleigh introduces the diverse and exotic cuisine of Africa to the rest of the world; Escazu Artisan Chocolates in Raleigh is a bean to bar to confection chocolate maker, handcrafting bars, truffles, confections, ice cream and more; Winston-Salem’s Brasstown Fine Artisan Chocolate creates handcrafted chocolate that embodies the levels of quality and workmanship benefiting the Brasstown name; Virginia’s Foggy Ridge Cider is handcrafted in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains; and Goat Lady Dairy is a working family farm with more than 200 years of rural traditions. Along with the food, Fullsteam will serve up three different versions of its First Frost Persimmon Winter Ale: First Frost, 2013 Good Food Award winner; Brandy Barrel-Aged First Frost, 2016 Good Food Award winner; and Brandy Barrel-Aged First Frost Reserve, aged 15 months in brandy barrels. Fullsteam, 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337
The Pinkerton Raid Crowdfunding Kick-Off Party – Sunday, 2pm – The dynamic indie pop act with brother-sister harmonies and textured instrumental arrangements hosts this crowdfunding kick-off to support their next album, “Tolerance Ends, Love Begins.” Most of your ticket fee will go into recording The Pinkerton Raid’s next album, with opportunities to give more in exchange for awesome incentives. Plus appearances by Kamara Thomas & The Night Drivers and Canine Heart Sounds. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $6 in advance, $8 at the door
Jeremy Taylor – Sunday, 4:30pm – The author’s new book, “Body by Darwin: How Evolution: Shapes our Health and Transforms Medicine,” examines human susceptibility to illness through the understanding of human evolution and the ongoing work of evolutionary medicine. He currently serves as a senior producer and director for BBC TV. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700
Cantus – Sunday, 7pm – As a pre-Valentine’s Day treat, the nine- voice men’s choir, which began in 1995 when its members were students at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, perform a program of songs about the four loves of ancient Greek tradition in a Duke Performances concert at Baldwin Auditorium. In addition to pieces including Eric Whitacre’s “Lux Aurumque” and Gerald Finzi’s romantic “Thou Didst Delight My Eyes,” the group has also commissioned four new works from composers David Lang, Roger Treece, Ysaye Barnwell and Joseph Gregorio. Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15-$48; 919-684-4444
