Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – Through Sunday, times vary – This Tony and Grammy award-winning musical tells the true story behind famed singer-songwriter Carole King’s rise to stardom with an array of her own songs, like “I Feel the Earth Move” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman.” Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St.; $30+; 919-680-2787
N.C. Latin American Film Festival – Through Sunday – Celebrating the power and artistry of Latin America’s film and audiovisual production, the festival’s mission is to provide a space in North Carolina for Latin American images, sounds and stories to reach a wider audience. The festival provides filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work in a stimulating and community friendly context. This year the festival focuses on how film represents the dreams of many in the region, by the experience of baseball as one of the most important sports played and followed in the Americas; it also explores how art plays a role in the lives of young undocumented migrants; the current challenges regarding water in the Americas; and the victories and struggles of citizens of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Cuba during the past decades. Various locations in the Triangle
Anniversary Shindig – Thursday through Saturday, noon – Celebrate Fullsteam’s fifth anniversary with three days of happy hour specials, food trucks, live entertainment, contests including a pumpkin spice showdown and lip sync battle, plus re-releases of fan favorite beverages. Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337
West Elm LOCAL Launch – Thursday, 6-8pm – The store will now carry unique products from seven North Carolina-based makers and artists, including Durham’s own Shed Letterpress and Nearmodern Disaster. These makers may also have the opportunity to expand nationally via West Elm’s online LOCAL store. Come out and meet the new LOCAL makers and take part in pop-up shops from other local artists and craftspeople. West Elm Durham, Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Rd.; Free admission, RSVP here
Runaway x Ninth Street Bakery ’90s Hip-Hop Party – Friday, 6:30-9:30pm – Celebrate the launch of the clothing line’s flagship store and gallery Kickstarter campaign by taking a trip down memory lane with DJ Bro-Rabb spinning all the ’90s hip-hop classics. Ninth Street Bakery, 136 E. Chapel Hill St.
Julian Sands in “A Celebration of Harold Pinter” – Friday, 8pm – Directed by John Malkovich and performed by British actor Sands, best known for his role in “A Room With a View,” this one-man show is both an emotional and amusing portrayal of Nobel Prize-winning playwright, poet and political activist Harold Pinter. Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15-$38; 919-684-4444
Pumpkin Patch Express — Saturday and Sunday, train times vary CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER — Celebrate fall with a train ride to the museum’s pumpkin patch, where the kiddos can pick out the perfect pumpkin to decorate and take home. Crafts and carnival games spice up the pumpkin adventure. Then, return to the station and continue the day exploring the rest of the museum and its exhibits. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.; $12, plus museum admission; 919-220-5429
Parade of Homes Tour – Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9-11 and Oct. 16-18, noon-5pm – Tour 56 beautiful homes throughout Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties. In its 32nd year of inviting the public to view some of the finest homes in the area, this HBA event showcases new home construction with innovative designs, products and technology. A variety of homes will be on Parade, meeting the needs of home buyers in all price ranges, from budget-conscious shoppers to those looking for a grand estate. Seventeen homes on Parade have met the stringent requirements of Home Innovations NGBS Green Certification. Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham, 919-493-8899
Open Farm and Meat Market – Saturday, 6-10am CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER – Get the family together and enjoy some time on the farm! See all the animals, sample meat products and take home some delicious pastured, humanely raised, antibiotic-free meat, eggs and comb honey. Blue Whistler Farm, 9923 Roxboro Rd.; 980-272-0181
Phoenix Fest – Saturday, 9am-6pm – The 14th annual celebration of Durham’s Hayti community, one of North Carolina’s oldest African-American communities, will include a parade, entertainment, vendors and food. Fayetteville St.; Free admission; 919-680-2878
Ellen Fischer – Saturday, 11am – This local author reads from her latest book, If an Elephant Went to School, a funny and factual book for children ages 4 to 7 about new animals and their unique behaviors. While the elephant learns to use his trunk as a multi-tool, what will the owl learn? The folksy, sunny illustrations truly make this story shine. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700
Fox 50 Family Fest – Saturday, noon-5pm CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER – This annual event focuses on community engagement, health and wellness, interactive learning and family fun. The festival features family activity zones, a main stage, FOX 50/WRAL news personalities, local sports mascots and plenty of fun activities. The highlight of the event is the Great American Tobacco Duck Race, a fundraising event that benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Durham. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; Free admission ($10/duck)
JJ Johnson – Saturday, 7pm – This Durham native discusses her newest young adult novel, Believarexic, a semi-autobiographical account set in the 1980s of Johnson’s voluntary ten-week hospitalization for bulimarexia. Although Jennifer wants help before she can conquer her eating disorders, depression, OCD and alcoholism, she must convince her family and friends that her problems, and their roles in exacerbating them, even exist. At its heart, Believarexic is a stereotype-defying exploration of belief and human connection, punctuated by Johnson’s dark humor, gritty realism and profound moments of self-discovery. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700
R.E.C.A.P. Donor/Artist Appreciation Party – Saturday, 6pm – Celebrate The Carrack’s 2015 exhibition season with works from all 23 shows selected by jury panels this year. Exhibit runs through Oct. 10. The Carrack Modern Art, 111 Parrish St.
Ciompi Concert No. 1 featuring Nnenna Freelon – Saturday, 8pm – Celebrate the Ciompi Quartet’s 50th anniversary season with the music of Joseph Haydn at the Baldwin Auditorium. These virtuosic and texture-rich selections will serve as the perfect transition into pieces by Beethoven to complete the first half of the program. Durham local and six-time Grammy- nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon will join Ciompi to deliver composer Mark Kuss’ Slave Songs and Spirituals as the finale. Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15-$25; 919-684-4444
Dr. John & The Nite Trippers – Saturday, 8pm – This six-time Grammy Award-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee is known throughout the world as the embodiment of New Orleans’ musical legacy and is a true icon in American culture. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $41+; 919-560-3030
“Masked” – Saturday, 8pm – The lives of three characters intertwine in this raw, one-man masked performance, bringing the 500-year-old art form commedia dell’arte to life, infusing it with a contemporary, physical and genuine approach to theatrical work. First performed as part of the Mama Escena Fest in Ecuador and later developed through the UNC Process Series, “Masked” is an emotionally honest and riveting journey into the inherent comedy and tragedy of our human existence. The Carrack Modern Art, 111 Parrish St.; $5
Nasher10 Homecoming – Sunday, noon-4pm – Explore the museum: chat with the Nasher Teens about the origin and impact of Shadow and Light (For Julian Francis Abele), mural by Odili Donald Odita; tour with artist Barkley L. Hendricks and Chief Curator Trevor Schoonmaker in Reality of My Surroundings: The Contemporary Collection; take a themed mini-tour in The New Galleries: A Collection Come to Light; and tour of landscapes with artist Barkley L. Hendricks and curator Marshall Price in The New Galleries. Enjoy a couple NED (Nasher, Education, Duke) Talks in the lecture hall. Celebrate a decade of the Nasher in the Great Hall with a dance tribute inspired by the Odita mural, by Duke Dance Program students Ashlyn Miller and Cindy Li; listen to remarks by Museum Director Sarah Schroth, Durham Mayor Bill Bell, Nancy Nasher, Board of Advisors Chair and daughter of namesake and founder Raymond D. Nasher, and Duke President Richard H. Brodhead. Throughout the day, enjoy pop-up student performances and opportunities to interact with students, faculty and community members. Be sure to stop by the open air photo booth in front of the Odita mural for digital and print photos. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.; Free admission; 919-684-5135
Woofstock 2015 – Sunday, noon-4pm – Come out and celebrate all things canine. Enjoy JUMP! – The Ultimate Dog Show, the 2015 Hyperflite Skyhoundz NC Canine Disc Dog State Championship, a Treiball competition, agility course, pet market, rabies clinic and learn about local adoption and foster organizations. A canine food drive will benefit Independent Animal Rescue. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; Free; 919-560-4355
Peter Lamb and the Wolves – Sunday, 4-7pm CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER – Continuing the Music on the Plaza concert series, this acoustic jazz quintet reaches back to New Orleans’ earliest syncopaters but also forward to the likes of Dylan and Tom Waits. Grab your dancing shoes because swing dancers and jazz swooners alike will dig this concert. Virgil’s Jamaica and Carolina Brewery will be serving food and beer. Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd.; Free; 919-286-4407
Art of Cool 365 Presents: Sidewalk Chalk – Sunday, 7pm – With the release of its sophomore album, Leaves, this Chicago-based band continues to lead the contemporary evolution of hip-hop, soul and jazz. The group’s unique arrangement allows them to incorporate numerous styles seamlessly: an MC and female vocalist; a trio of keys, bass and drums; a horn section with trombone and trumpet; and a tap dancer. Brooklyn-based pianist/composer/producer Jesse Fischer will also perform catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $12-$15; 919-901-0875
Chick Corea and Bela Fleck – Sunday, 7pm – This piano-and-banjo duet will perform jazz and pop standards, as well as material from their Grammy-winning album, The Enchantment, incorporating genres ranging from bluegrass to flamenco. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $47+; 919-560-3030
