Photo courtesy Bennett Place.
ACC Baseball Championship – Through Sunday – Play ball! The top 10 ACC teams, including UNC and N.C. State, play in a tournament in the newly refurbished Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; $10 per game, $50 for a weekend pass; 919-956-2855
Conversation with Jim Grimsley – Thursday, 6pm – Join the author of “How I Shed My Skin,” along with author and CDS instructor Tim Tyson and CDS Director Wesley Hogan, for a reception and discussion. The Regulator Bookshop will have books available for sale onsite. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, 1317 W. Pettigrew St.; Free, 919-656-6064
Frances Fuller – Thursday, 7pm – Told in short episodes, the author’s In Borrowed Houses: A True Story of Love and Faith Amidst War in Lebanon reveals the alienation, confusion and courage of civilians in civil war, introducing to the reader a variety of real people with whom the author interacts: editors, salesmen, neighbors, refugees, soldiers, missionaries, lawyers, shepherds, artists, students. Together, these small stories tell what war is like for civilians caught on a battlefield, and they create the impression of the Lebanese as a fun-loving, witty, patient and resilient people. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700
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
Blues on the Plaza: E Train & The Rusted Rails – Friday, 6:30pm – Combining blues with a bayou flavor and funky bluesy rock with a little Cajun seasoning, The Rusted Rails ignite local audiences with a captivating mix of familiar and original rockabilly, swing and blues. Grab your lawn chairs or blankets, and groove to the music while enjoying beer and wine from Bull City Burger and Brewery with Fire Chef Raleigh food truck and Northgate’s Food Gallery options. Northgate Mall Plaza, 1058 W. Club Blvd.; Free admission; 919-286-4400
Durham Mighty Pen Young Writers – Friday, 7pm – Middle schoolers read from their original stories (about castaways, Halloween disasters and sibling oversight) created in Durham Mighty Pen’s Inaugural Writing Workshop at the Emily K Center. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700
MikeMickXer – Friday, 7-9pm – Blues, R&B, rockabilly, reggae, funk and old-time rock ‘n’ roll. Brightleaf Square, 905 W. Main St.; Free; 919-682-9229
“Urithi” – Legacy – Friday, 7:30pm – Collage Dance Company presents its 30th anniversary concert, which introduces two new pieces – one from South Africa, “The Can Dance,” choreographed by Kamu Mimy, and a dance of strength choreographed by guest artist Baba Dunjo from Richmond, Va. The company will also share a signature, lively piece entitled “Enchanted Forest.” The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $15-$22; 919-560-3030
Bull Fest – Saturday, 10am-4pm – Get back to the Bull City’s roots and celebrate Durham’s history, local artists, food and businesses. This year’s festival will feature live, local music, courtesy of the North Carolina Songwriters Co-Op. There will be a homecoming celebration for Philip Brown, who will arrive to the homestead after re-enacting Washington Duke’s 1865 walk home to Durham from a POW camp in New Bern. In the historic area, grab a partner and get dancing lessons with the Huckleberry Brothers or just enjoy the music! Browse and buy from local arts and crafts vendors or grab a bite to eat from Chuck McClean BBQ and Bang Bang Banh Mi. Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; Free; 919-477-5498
Memorial Day Remembrance: The American Soldier Through the Ages – Saturday, 10am-4pm, and Sunday, 10am-3pm – Following the American Civil War a “Decoration Day” began in communities across America remembering those Union soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Senator John A. Logan, a former Union officer on staff with Major General William T. Sherman, was instrumental in making this a formal national day honoring our fallen soldiers, which became Memorial Day. On the Bennett Farm, join military living historians representing the American soldier of all time periods throughout our nation’s history. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; Free; 919-383-4345
Rosé Garden Party – Saturday, noon-3pm – Visitors at both stores will enjoy a free tasting of four rosés and then pick a glass of their favorite to enjoy with their choice of fish or cheese plate! Chef Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint will prepare clam stew and smoked Bluefish from Walking Fish. Exciting local cheese plates will also be available from Cedar Grove’s newly established Boxcarr Handmade Cheese. Wine Authorities, 2501 University Dr.; $15; 919-489-2884
Durham Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble – Saturday, 3-5pm – A group of 11 musicians perform light classical music such as Mozart and Bach, as well as more contemporary popular music, such as ragtime and show tunes. Brightleaf Square, 905 W. Main St.; Free; 919-682-9229
Popnic – Saturday, 7pm – A five-course pop-up dinner to give you a first taste of Picnic, Chef Ben Adams’ new barbecue joint. Enjoy a menu of scallop ceviche, grilled corn, whey-brined Green Button pork and buttermilk cremeaux. DaisyCakes, 401-A Foster St.; $60 for five courses, $25 for optional wine pairings
Film: Acoustic with Jeff Tweedy – Saturday, 7pm – Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist Jeff Tweedy, best known as the leader of the Chicago rock band Wilco, will screen the film American Movie (1999). Tweedy and Modern School of Film founder Robert Milazzo will discuss the movie after it’s shown in the theatre’s Fletcher Hall. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $15; 919-560-3030
Summer Days, Nasher Nights, Live & Local – Sunday, noon-3pm – Experience live jazz flute with Julia Price and a brunch menu featuring local ingredients. Nasher Museum Café, 2001 Campus Dr.; Free for café patrons; 919-684-6032
Music and the Bizarre – Sunday, 3pm – The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle presents a program of compositions by Amilcare Ponchielli and Edvard Grieg. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $25; 919-560-3030
Historic Fitzgerald Family Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday, 10am-noon – The Pauli Murray Project hosts the 20th anniversary Memorial Day ceremony to honor the contributions of African-American Civil War veteran Robert G. Fitzgerald and his family, and recognizes the 112 African-Americans buried in the Historic Fitzgerald Family Cemetery. The ceremony will be followed by a celebration at the Robert Fitzgerald/Pauli Murray House (906 Carroll St.), named a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in March 2015. The ceremony will include a presentation of the colors by the Hillside High School Junior ROTC Honor Guard, an offering of libations by Dr. Victor Maafo, remarks from members of the Fitzgerald family and historian Dr. Philip Rubio, and a reading of the names of the departed. Maplewood Cemetery, Kent St. at Morehead Ave.; Free
Veterans for Peace, Alternative Memorial Day Celebration – Monday, 7pm – As an alternative to the “glorification and glamorization” of war that accompanies some parades and other Memorial Day celebrations, the Eisenhower Chapter of Veterans for Peace (VFP) will offer an evening of reflection in poetry, prose, and song. Local U.S. veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and other conflicts will be among the presenters. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700
