Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage – Thursday, 7:30pm – Science-fiction fans and music lovers are invited to rejoice in five decades of Trekkie culture in the phenomenon’s very first formal, concert hall setting. Watch snippets of beloved film and TV footage on a 40-foot-wide screen while a live symphony orchestra performs the franchise’s best music. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $45+; 919-680-2787
Save The Pinhook – Thursday, 8pm – The last of the venue’s four-concert fundraiser features a “super-secret luscious line-up” of local artists who have come to call Durham home by one way or another in support of the music venue’s recent fundraising campaign. 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. You can say you were there, you saw it all, you saved The Pinhook. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.; $25; 919-667-1100
Venus in Fur – Thursday-Saturday, 8pm – This play-within-a-play, an adaptation of an 1870 Austrian novel, follows one frustrated director’s search for his perfect leading lady. When he finishes the day auditioning an out-of-the-ordinary young actress, he’s taken by surprise and the typical director-actor balance of power is unexpectedly reversed. Common Ground Theatre, 4815-B Hillsborough Rd.; $12+; 919-384-7817
Professor Toon – Thursday, 8:30pm – Presented by American Underground, the rapper, producer and songwriter based out of Durham releases “Take Notes,” with support of a DJ set by Made of Oak. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $12 in advance, $15 at the door
Artist Meet and Greet and Beer Sampling – Friday, 4-7pm – Artist and educator Cinc Hayes is teaming up with Beer Durham and Asheville’s Highland Brewing to promote his current large-scale painting exhibition downtown. Hayes was sponsored in 2002 by Crayola Crayons to tour the country giving kids art lessons based on his whimsical style, and currently teaches at the Triad’s Ronald McDonald House. Live entertainment will be provided by singer-songwriter Ronnie Lee. Measurement Building, 404 Hunt St.; Free
Clay Date Night – Friday, 7-9pm – Get creative with the Durham Arts Council at this month’s pottery class! Participants will be able to experiment with clay and learn techniques from an instructor to create a functional piece of pottery. All finished works will be glazed, fired and available for pickup two to three weeks after the event. DAC Clay Studio, Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd.; $25; 919-286-4238
“Vibrant Expression Now” Artist Talk – Friday, 7pm – Resident artist Rodolfo Sabatini concludes his stay at The Carrack gallery with a discussion on his mixed-media exhibition and his experience overcoming time- and money-related challenges as an artist. The gallery is open from noon-6pm on Friday and will offer complimentary tea all day. The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W. Parrish St.; Free; 704-213-6666
SOLVE ET COAGULA – Friday, 8-9:30pm – UNEXPOSED Microcinema kicks off February with a black box film screening featuring 10 artists from the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, sponsored by Ponysaurus Brewing Co. The short films will run for a total of 78 minutes. These filmmakers will represent the entire month of February. UNEXPOSED, 105 Hood St., Ste. 5; $5; 352-318-5872
The 2016 Raleigh Feis – Friday, 7pm and Saturday, 7:45am on – The annual Regional Feis (pronounced “fesh”), a celebration of Irish culture sponsored by the Inis Cairde School of Dance, returns to the convention center. The two-day event will feature singing and dance competitions for artists of all skill levels in addition to art and baking showcases and contests. Durham Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan St.; Free; 919-871-5660
“Twelfth Night” – Friday and Saturday, 8pm – Shakespeare’s classic tale of false identities and head-over-heels adoration is revamped in the London-based ensemble Filter Theatre’s rendition. Punctuated with dynamic narrative technique, music and sound effects, the production was described by the Sunday Times as capable of melting “the most hardhearted purists.” Reynolds Industries Theater, 125 Science Dr.; $15-$34; 919-684-4444
eZra Brown – Friday, 8-10pm – The world-renowned saxophonist boasts a career that spans across genres, from gospel to jazz to hip-hop. Brown has collaborated with a number of Grammy Award-winning artists and has taken the stage at several international music and arts festivals. He is currently touring and conducting masterclasses with student musicians around the world. Beyù Caffè, 335 W. Main St.; $9; 919-683-1058
Dishoom Bollywood Dance Party – Friday, 9pm – Join Triangle music scene veteran DJ Rang for a special evening of Indian music and dance. Live drumming will be provided by Dholi G2, with extra percussion by esteemed producer Apple Juice Kid. An hour-long dance lesson begins at 9; the party kicks off at 10. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.; $10; 919-667-1100
Pop-Up Thrift Two – Saturday and Sunday, 11am-3pm – Each day The Scrap Exchange will be opening up the warehouse space (the space formerly housing Thrift World, across the parking lot from the new building). On Saturday, EVERYTHING is $1. Day Two, Sunday, bring a shopping bag, and fill it for $5. (No garbage bags, please!). There will be toys, games, kitchenware, books, clothing, shoes, accessories and more. The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd.; Free admission; 919-688-6960
14th Annual Durham MLK/Black History Month Parade – Saturday, noon-2pm – Come out and celebrate our nation’s progress in civil rights. The theme this year is “Give Us the Ballot!”, named for Dr. King’s 1957 address at the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom demonstration. The procession kicks off at W.G. Pearson’s Elementary School, featuring marching bands, step teams, civic organizations and more, and travels down to N.C. Central University. W.G. Pearson Elementary School, 3501 Fayetteville St.; Free
Patchwork Market – Saturday, noon-4pm – Local makers and vintage vendors come together to create a unique shopping experience with a diverse selection of high-quality and original goods. Fullsteam, 726 Rigsbee Ave.; Free admission
Carolina in Color – Saturday, 2-4pm – Explore the untold history and subsequent political and social legacies of ancient indigenous peoples of the Carolinas in this interactive lecture from Brother Shem El. The presentation will be held in the meeting room. Stanford L. Warren Library Branch, 1201 Fayetteville Rd.; Free; 919-560-0270
Carolinas Regional Yoga Championship – Saturday, 6pm – Witness athletic expertise in its most flexible form at this year’s competitive showcase of North and South Carolina yogis’ routines. Each three-minute presentation will be judged by a panel and winners will move on to the National Championship in Wyoming. Enjoy a special demonstration by the Richmond Yogis as well as plenty of shopping in activewear, yoga equipment and kombucha. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.; $25 day of championship, $20 in advance; 919-251-8763
DPS Evening of Entertainment – Saturday, 7pm – Durham Public Schools and the DPS Scholarship Foundation present one extravagant and well-choreographed event featuring hundreds of district-wide choral students. It’s the culmination of weeks of professional workshops in music and dance; proceeds will go towards scholarships for DPS seniors. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $12.50+; 919-680-2787
Samedi Gras Party – Saturday, 8pm-midnight – Start the Mardi Gras season right at this party, featuring funk and New Orleans-style parade music by the Bulltown Strutters and the Beauty Operators. Additional entertainment provided by Raleigh-based aerial acrobats Cirque du Vol. Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $10; 919-901-0875
Pre-Super Bowl Tree Planting – Sunday, 1pm – Get your workout on before you chow down at a Super Bowl Party. Don’t know how to plant a tree? No worries – staff will teach you. Bring water and wear warm layers that you don’t mind getting dirty. Gloves and shovels provided, if you have your own you may bring them. Oval Drive Park, 2200 W. Club Blvd.; Free; 919-560-7993
