Double Capture – Through June 13 – An exhibition of ephemeral monochromatic paintings and an interactive paper installation by freehand artist Erin Oliver, displaying a series of works exploring nature’s cycles of destruction and regrowth. An opening reception will be held on Friday from 6-9pm, with a special dance performance by Killian Manning/No Forwarding Address at 7pm. Killian Manning/No Forwarding Address perform again on Saturday at 8pm. The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W. Parrish St.; Free admission
Brew & View – Thursday, 6-8pm – Stroll the galleries of the Nasher, then enjoy a sampling of beer and test your art knowledge with a round of art pub trivia on the Rollins Terrace. William Whitt from Mother Earth Brew Co. will be sampling five beers from their Kinston brewery. With the entry fee, guests will receive three-ounce beer samplings of the following: Endless River Kolsch, Sisters of the Moon IPA, Weeping Willow Wit, Dark Cloud Dunkel and Park Day Bohemian Pilsner. All Brew and View guests will receive $5 off an entrée in the café for that evening only. Look for special Café menu pairings with the beer selections on Thursday night. Should you find a favorite beer selection, discounted bottles of beer will be available at the tasting for $4. While supplies last, your purchase will also include a complimentary Mother Earth pint glass. Nasher Museum Café, 2001 Campus Dr.; $5; 919-684-6032
Sarah Dessen – Thursday, 7pm – In her latest novel, Saint Anything, the New York Times bestselling author explores her signature themes of family, self-discovery and change with the story of a girl cast adrift when her older brother’s reckless behavior rocks the family. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700
Pins & Needles – Thursday, 7:30pm – Continuing its comedy series, Village Lanes presents five local comedians, including Raleigh-based Rusty Haynes, along with pitcher and draught specials on Oskar Blues’ Mama’s Little Yella Pills and coupons for free bowling. Village Lanes, 303 N. Hardee St.; $5; 919-682-9145
Newsies – Thursday – Sunday, times vary – Disney’s new musical – and winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography – tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $30+; 919-680-2787
And the Ass Saw the Angel – Thursday – Saturday, 8:15pm – Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern presents the world premiere of a new adaptation of Nick Cave’s cult novel by John Fidel Justice & Jaybird O’Berski, a lyrical Southern Gothic about a closed-minded town of damned souls and the wretched boy who fights to stay alive among them. Phantasmagorical characters and imagery take you into the dark heart of man and beast. Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St.; $5-$15; 919-682-3343
Blood Moon – Friday-Sunday, times vary – Durham-based contemporary dance company Renay Aumiller Dances (RAD) invites you to experience weightlessness in their premiere of Blood Moon. The performance uses aerial harnesses and contemporary dance vocabulary to speak on the value of choice, even in oppressive environments. Cordoba Center for the Arts, 923 Franklin St.; $15 in advance, $18 at the door; 919-605-6943
An Evening Affair at Duke Gardens – Friday, 6:30-9pm – Kick off a weekend celebrating sustainable farming and local agriculture with a dinner featuring five acclaimed North Carolina chefs, including Vivian Howard from Chef and the Farmer and the PBS series A Chef’s Life, Chris Coleman of The Asbury in Charlotte, Amy Tornquist from Watts Grocery and Hummingbird Bakery in Durham, Jay Pierce from ROCKSALT in Charlotte, and David Bauer from Farm & Sparrow in Asheville. In addition, James Beard award-winner and The New York Times best-selling author Paul Greenberg will speak briefly about the purpose and importance of addressing overfishing and sourcing from our local shores. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.; $165, includes new paperback release of American Catch by Paul Greenberg
Hickory Switch – Friday, 7-9pm – This Durham-based cover band plays the hottest country hits and favorite classics with a few twists. Brightleaf Square, 905 W. Main St.; Free; 919-682-9229
Butterfly Awareness Day – Saturday, 10:30am-3pm – Join the Museum of Life and Science’s Butterfly House staff and the Association for Butterflies to learn about attracting local pollinators, raising caterpillars and native North Carolina butterflies. Bring home your very own butterfly plant to continue the learning! Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.; Free with admission; 919-220-5429
Greek Festival 2015 – Saturday-Sunday, 11am-9pm – Opa! Experience the flavors, sounds and traditions of Greece. Enjoy delicious Greek food and pastries, a Greek Taverna and Café, traditional music, folk dance performances, shopping, video travelogues of Greece, a wine-tasting tent, church tours and kids’ activities. This annual event draws thousands and supports the Saint Barbara Church Building Fund and the Durham Rescue Mission. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 N.C. Hwy. 751; Free admission; 919-484-1600
11th Annual Beaver Queen Pageant – Saturday, 4pm – The pageant was started in 2005 by members of the Duke Park neighborhood in order to protect beavers from a potentially harmful road construction project. WUNC’s Frank Stasio acts as emcee as five beaver-drag beauty contestants walk the swamp-way in their evening gown attire, participate in an interview and showcase their skills in the talent section for this year’s theme, “Beavers do Bollywood.” Food trucks on site will include Only Burger, Sympathy for the Deli, Pie Pushers and The Parlour. There will also be a Locopops cart and a Scrap Exchange booth where people of all ages can make their own beaver tails. The event is a fundraiser for the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association (ECWA). Duke Park, 106 W. Knox St.; Free; 919-599-1551
An Afternoon of Poetry and Sangria – Saturday, 4pm – Kick off summer by sipping homemade sangria and listening to the passionate poetry of four North Carolina poets: Debra Kaufman, Kevin Boyle, Richard Krawiec and 2015 Sable Books Chapbook Contest winner Ralph Earle. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700
Farm to Fork Panel and Dinner – Saturday, 5-8:30pm – Enjoy a beer and great eats by Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint and James Clark of The Carolina Inn. Seafood will be provided by Local Seafood, sourced fresh from the N.C. coast! Following Paul Greenberg’s discussion of his new book, American Catch, a panel of N.C. industry experts will discuss how supporting local seafood impacts our environment, our economics and our health. The Rickhouse, 609 Foster St.; $35, $45 includes book in addition to panel & dinner
Viva to the Divas – Saturday, 7pm – Connect with your inner diva! The Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates their 20th anniversary season with music by Barbara Streisand, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and more. Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 301 Academy Rd.; $10 in advance and for students and children, $18 at the door; 919-294-8605
Farm to Fork Picnic – Sunday, 4-7pm – More than 30 chefs and farms team up to create food pairings. In addition, two dozen food artisans, craft brewers, wine distributors and coffee producers will be selling and sampling their best products. Proceeds from the picnic support the new farmer training programs at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems and the Breeze Farm. WC Breeze Family Farm, 4909 Walnut Grove Church Rd., Hurdle Mills; $100, adult and $50, children ages 13-20, children 12 and younger are free
Mom and Dad Are Fighting – Live! – Sunday, 7pm – Online news and culture magazine Slate is recording the first ever live episode of its comical parenting podcast. Joining hosts Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois is Merge Records co-founder, Superchunk lead singer, songwriter and solo artist Mac McCaughan, who will discuss indie rock dadhood, reveal triumphs and failures, talk about parenting in the news and finish the show by playing a few songs from his life as a dad. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $15 in advance, $17 at the door; 919-682-3343
