Truth to Power lll – Thursday through August 29 – Marking the third annual show about social justice, this exhibit is intentionally broad in scope so that each artist may address issues of personal, local, national and/or international importance. This year, the show will be juried by elin o’Hara slavick, professor of art at UNC-Chapel Hill, international exhibitor and author of Bomb After Bomb: A Violent Cartography and After Hiroshima. Pleiades Gallery, 109 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-797-2706
Jeff Austin Band with Hank Smith & Lindsey Tims – Thursday, 6-9pm – Pack a picnic and head downtown for the next concert in the Back Porch Music on the Lawn series. Jeff Austin is celebrated for his penchant for improvisation on stage. Hank Smith & Lindsey Tims approach acoustic music with decades of combined experience, top-tier musicianship and a refined soul. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; Free admission; 919-433-1566
Kathleen DuVal – Thursday, 7pm – In her latest book, Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution, this award-winning historian and UNC professor recounts an untold story as rich and significant as that of the Founding Fathers: The history of the Revolutionary Era as experienced by slaves, American Indians, women and British loyalists living on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700
Experimental Animation at the Dawn of the Digital Age – Thursday, 7-9pm – In conjunction with the exhibition Colour Correction: British and American Screenprints, the Nasher is presenting an evening of British and American experimental animated short films from the late 1960s to mid-1970s. Created at the dawn of the digital age, these films reveal how some artists worked with new technologies and collaborated with scientists and computer programmers, while others employed analog techniques in digitally evocative ways. Their works illustrate not only a shared aesthetic with the screenprints in Colour Correction, but also a shared sense of experimentation with a relatively new technology. The program will feature eleven animated short films by seven artists including Malcolm LeGrice, Peter Donbauer, Peter Foldes, Alan Kitching, Charles Csuri, Stan VanDerBeek and John Whitney. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.; Free admission; 919-684-5135
Tea Cup Gin – Thursday, 8-11pm – Enjoy an evening of authentic yet unconventional great American jazz tradition with original melodies and lyrics, served up on two acoustic guitars with impassioned vocals, dynamic upright bass and percussion. Beyu Caffe, 335 West Main St.; Free; 919-683-1058
Paul Messinger – Friday, 5:30pm – The harmonica-infused Warehouse Blues concert series wraps up with this local favorite debuting an ambitious “song-cycle” album project, America, which expands the boundaries of blues music. Food trucks and local craft beer will be available for purchase. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free admission; 919-794-8194
The Lids – Friday, 7-9pm – Enjoy songs from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s as well as some R&B and contemporary tunes from this classic rock cover band as part of the Brightleaf summer concert series. Brightleaf Square, 905 W. Main St.; Free admission; 919-682-9229
Erica Campbell & Friends Tour – Friday, 8pm – Promoting HELP 2.0, a remixed and updated version of the original award-winning HELP album, this eclectic, compelling and at times risky musical artist consistently stays true her foundation while continuing to push the boundaries of Gospel music. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $39+; 919-560-3030
Love Stories – Saturday, 10am-5pm – Who, or what, makes your head spin and your heart beat a little faster? The Museum of Durham History and Audio Under the Stars, a project of Duke’s Center for Documentary Studies, are joining forces for a veritable lovefest of stories. Share your memories of romance, friendship or deep affection in a recording session. All stories will be archived at the Durham County Library and may be featured at the Audio Under the Stars summer-long audio festival. Durham History Hub, 500 W. Main St.; Free admission; 919-246-9993
Durham Patchwork Mini-Market – Saturday, noon-4pm – Local makers and vintage vendors will come together to create a unique shopping experience with a diverse selection of high quality and original goods. Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Ave.; Free admission
The Flying Karamazov Brothers – Saturday, 2pm and 8pm – Expect the unexpected with these four self-proclaimed eccentric rascals spicing things up with a zany showcase filled with laugh-out-loud comedy, wild theatrics, arcane errata and astonishing juggling feats. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $32+; 919-226-8880
Nayika: Exploring the Woman in Classical Indian Dance – Sunday, 2-3pm – From devadasis to baijis, the North Indian dance form of Kathak has seen an interesting evolution in terms of gender politics. Explore how this traditional art is used to create compelling stories of empowered women – like the many women that perform Indian classical dance today. Enjoy a performance by Ibanca Anand and her summer students at the Durham Arts Council. Anand received her bachelor’s degree in Kathak last year, and is currently a third-year student at Duke University. Light snacks will be provided. The Ark Dance Studio, Duke East Campus, 14 Epworth Ln.; Free admission; 919-660-3354
Pasture-Raised Hog Dinner – Sunday, 5pm – Chef Cece at Bull City Burger and Brewery creates a “South meets The East” menu, taking inspiration from Asian influences, which are woven into each dish. A beer pairing accompanies each course. Bull City Burger and Brewery, 107 E. Parrish St.; $55 plus tax and tip, includes beer/wine for adults; $20 plus tax for kids 12 and younger; 919-680-2333
Anousheh – Sunday, 8pm – Known for her epic melodies, this Grammy-nominated songwriter has captivated audiences both overseas and in her hometown of Richmond, Virginia. This past June, with the help of friends, family and fans, Anousheh was able to raise $16,000 for the production and release of her long-awaited full length album, Make Noise. Four-piece local band Blanko Basnet featuring Brad Cook of Megafaun, Matt Peterson of Canine Heart Sounds and Jeff Stickley of HNMtF will also perform. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.; $7; 919-667-1100
