Frozen Over – Through Jan. 31 – Bring winter fun inside and explore this indoors winter landscape: Weave through an icicle forest, build an icy shelter and skate on a synthetic ice rink in your socks! Looking for a snowball fight? Scheduled snowball times run daily at noon and 4:30pm (just 4:30pm on Sundays). Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.; Free with museum admission; 919-220-5429
Beer Tasting – Thursday, 5-7pm – Need a break from a stressful week? Come partake in a tasting with Knee Deep Brewing Company. Bottle 501, 3219 Watkins Rd.; 919-402-1501
“Double Your Pleasure,” Special Tour Part One – Thursday, 6pm – Take a journey through the contemporary collection at the museum, led by Jeff Bell, museum manager at 21c Museum Hotel, and Jessica Ruhle, manager of public education at the Nasher. The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.; Free; 919-684-5135
A Night of Bowie – Thursday, 7-9pm – In celebration of the life of David Bowie, come out to this screening of “Labyrinth” (possibly followed by “The Man Who Fell to Earth”). Come as Jareth, Ziggy Stardust, or just as you are. Feel free to bring snacks or order delivery to the bar. Arcana, 331 W. Main St., back entrance; Free admission; 919-973-1675
Nazeeh Abdul-Hakeem – Thursday, 7pm – The author reads from his book, “The Athaan in the Bull City: Building Durham’s Islamic Community.” Reaching back more than 30 years in Durham’s history, Abdul-Hakeem explores the formation and growth of the Islamic Community here. A retired city planner for Durham, Abdul-Hakeem became a Muslim in 1979. He made several pilgrimages to Meca and Madinah in Saudi Arabia and to Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700
“Realize: A Spoken Word Event with Four Black Women and the Beast” –Thursday, 8pm – Hosted by Pierce Freelon and The Beast, a Durham-based hip-hop group, this performance is inspired by works of art in the museum’s contemporary exhibition, “Reality of My Surroundings.” Doors open at 7:30. The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.; Free; 919-684-5135
“Double Your Pleasure,” Special Tour Part Two – Friday, 5pm – Take a tour through current exhibit Seeing Now, led by Jeff Bell, museum manager at 21c Museum Hotel, and Jessica Ruhle, manager of public education at the Nasher. 21c Museum Hotel, 111 Corcoran St.; Free; 919-684-5135
“Deuces” Third Friday Reception – Friday, 6-9pm – This exhibit focuses on pairs: similarities and contrasts. An invited guest artist shows their work alongside each Pleiades member artist with dramatic effects. Artwork includes photography, ceramics, painting, mixed media, neon, blown glass, fused glass, metal and tissue paper. The exhibit remains on display till February 7. Pleiades Gallery, 109 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-797-2706
Prospect Refuge Mystery Surprise Opening Reception – Friday, 6-9pm – The Cameron Gallery is opens its 2016 exhibition season with installation by Tom Dawson, The Scrap Exchange’s artist-in-residence. He will convert the gallery into an “un-scaled architectural model for a yet-to-be imagined landscape,” exploring how humans read and comprehend open spaces. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments as well as free art making in the Make and Take Room at this opening reception for the exhibition, which runs through February 13. The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd.; Free; 919-688-6960
Winter Community Show Opening Reception – Friday, 7-10pm – Twice a year, The Carrack invites any artist to drop off one work of art to be hung in a one-week community show. There is no entry fee or jury process, artists are simply asked to bring an original work during the designated drop off time. This year’s show features works by more than 80 artists and the opening reception will feature live music, refreshments from Loaf and Wine Authorities. The Carrack, 111 W. Parrish St.; Free; 919-294-8605
Underground: A Pop Up Cocktail Series – Friday, 7pm-1am – The hotel bar is winterizing warm-weather classics like the paloma and daiquiri to create seasonal cocktails that pack a punch. Tonight’s menu features winterized cocktails like the Red Moon Rising with el Jimador reposado tequila, smoked blood orange, Pierre Ferrand curacao, rosemary and cinnamon. Space is limited and access will be granted on a first come, first served basis. The Vault, 21c Museum Hotel, 111 N. Corcoran St.; Free admission; 919-956-6760
Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots – Friday, 7:30pm – This comedy duo, which features Bobby Bones and Eddie from the Bobby Bones Show, a nationally syndicated weekday country radio morning show based in Nashville, plays shows all over the U.S. to raise money for various charities. They have raised more than $1 million to date and have performed with the likes of Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley and Toby Keith. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $27+; 919-560-3030
Rubber Peacock – Friday, 8pm – Little Green Pig presents a glam rock fundraiser for the LGBTQ Center of Durham featuring: Dana Marks, Jennifer Evans, Hugh Crumley, Anastasia Maddox, Jessica Hudson, Kristian King, Jeffrey Moore, Dale Wolf, Tom Nevels, Mykal Slack and other prominent figures in the LGBTQ community. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $15
Lewis Black – Friday, 8pm – The Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian returns to DPAC on his new comedy tour, “The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Naked Truth.” DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $40+; 919-680-2787
Party Illegal – Friday, 10pm-2am – Lose yourself in this massive night of dancing featuring the scratchy stylings of DJ Rang, DJ Birdgherl and Queen Plz. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.; $8, $5 before 11pm; 919-667-1100
Sketching in the Galleries – Saturday, 10am-2pm – Local artist Mark Iwinski presents a brief lesson and demonstration of ways to respond to art by sketching. Then you can try it out in the galleries! Drawing materials provided, but you are welcome to bring your own, but note that pens, charcoal and wet media are not permitted in the galleries. The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.; Free with museum admission ($5); 919-684-5135
The Best Malbecs: France vs. Argentina Wine Tasting – Saturday, 2pm – Decide for yourself which Malbec is king! Come enjoy light snacks and organic goodies from Relay Foods. Bottle 501, 3219 Watkins Rd.; Free; 919-402-1501
MLK: Remembering the Legacy through the Arts – Saturday, 2-5pm – A day of artistic and cultural celebration with a host of activities to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including visual art displays, poetry, community discussions, live performances, arts and crafts projects and more. W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville St.; Free; 919-560-4292
“Music Making Mirth” – Sunday, 3pm – Durham’s Vox Virorum Men’s Chorus presents a concert of songs of joy and camaraderie. The afternoon features three settings of Shakespeare, as well as music from several local Triangle composers. First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St.; Free, $10 suggested donation
Voices Across the Centuries – Sunday, 3pm – Guest conductor Joseph Flummerfelt, leads a Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle program of music from W.G. Still, R. Vaughan Williams and F.J. Haydn, featuring special guests, the Concert Singers of Cary. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $25; 919-560-3030
Cabaret at Cafe Parizade – Sunday, 5pm – Join Ellen Ciompi and pianist Glenn Mehrbach for a new music series with dinner and a show in the private dining room. This program, entitled “Let’s Misbehave!,” is a cabaret tour of the seven deadly sins… with a few virtues thrown in for good measure. Your ticket includes a three-course, prix-fixe dinner, a complimentary glass of wine or bubbly and of course, cabaret! Parizade, 2200 W. Main St.; $50, call for reservations, ask for Miranda Parker; 919-286-9712
Beer and Hymns –Sunday, 7:30pm – Led by Jesse DeConto of The Pinkerton Raid, this community sing “with no regard to spiritual inclination or lack thereof” is purely intended for good times, fellowship, nostalgia and of course, good beer. Fullsteam, 726 Rigsbee Ave.; Free; 919-682-2337
