Esther Lederman – Thursday, 10:40am – The Holocaust survivor who spent almost two years hiding from the Nazis in a Polish farmhouse tells her survival story as part of an NCCU literature course on survival and healing. B.N. Duke Auditorium, 1801 Fayetteville St.; Free; 919-530-6100
Wolf Awareness Week — Through Sunday, 2pm — Learn what it’s like to care for these predators, the role they play in maintaining biodiversity and ways to aid conservation efforts. Special wolf-themed souvenirs will be given out. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.; Free with admission; 919-220-5429
John Hope Franklin and the Black Intellectuals of ‘The Greatest Generation’ – Thursday, 6:30pm – MacArthur fellow and former president of the American Historical Association, historian Thomas C. Holt revisits a 1983 lecture by in which Franklin described each generation’s duty to the study of African-American history. He will discuss how a previous generation of black intellectuals – one shaped by economic depression and world war – influenced Franklin’s own scholarship and perspective. Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke, 201 Science Dr., Room 04; Free; 919-684-4807
Marc Broussard – Thursday, 7:30pm – A songwriter of uncommon eloquence, fashioning the indigenous idioms of his native region of Louisiana into compelling personal testimony. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $27+; 919-560-3030
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder – Thursday, 7:30pm; Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 2pm & 8pm; Sunday, 1pm & 6:30pm – The winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical tells the tale of Monty Navarro, the heir to a family fortune who decides to off eight of his relatives in order to jump the line of succession. Hilarity ensues in this production as Monty has to deal with his fiancée, a mistress who’s after more than just love and trying to stay out of jail as he slays his way to his inheritance. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St.; $35+; 919-680-2787
Dynamo/Derrick Hodge – Thursday, 8pm –Sol Kitchen and Art of Cool present the Nashville-based, nationally touring band whose music fuses jazz, rock, and funk with elements of soul and R&B alongside the bassist and composer Derrick Hodge. Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $22.50 in advance, $25 day of show
Parade of Homes Tour – Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 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 homebuyers 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
Fall Book Sale – Friday, 4-7pm, Saturday, 10am-4pm, and Sunday, 2-5pm – Friends of the Durham Library present their biannual major book sales, offering a wide variety of authors and literary genres via more than 70,000 books, as well as audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. Items are categorized for easy shopping in the library’s auditorium and garage and under tents set up for the event. Book prices start at 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hard covers. Early shoppers will find the best selection of specially priced books in gift-giving condition. The Fall Book Sale begins Friday, with a Friends members-only evening. Friends members have first choice at the sale on Friday, and memberships can be purchased at the door beginning at 2pm. Debit and credit cards are accepted at all book sales. Proceeds support Durham County Library programs and services. Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.; Free admission; 919-560-0100
Gumbo Night and King Cake – Friday, 5-9pm – Two Louisiana natives create some New Orleans favorites derived from special home recipes. Plus, get a drink of the freshly tapped Abita Wrought Iron IPA. Ninth Street Bakery, 136 E. Chapel Hill St.; Free admission; 919-688-5606
Click! Triangle Photography Festival – Friday, 6-9pm and Saturday, 4-6pm – The month-long festival begins with the opening of 21c Durham’s latest exhibition, Changeover, Durham native Harrison Haynes’ photographic documentation of touring with his band, Les Savy Fav. A panel discussion with 21c Museum Director Alice Gray Stites and Moving Image Art Fair co-founders Murat Orozobekov and Edward Winkleman will be held on Saturday, with a signing of Winkleman’s book, Selling Contemporary Art: How to Navigate the Evolving Market, to follow. 21c Durham, 111 N. Corcoran St.; Free; 919-956-6700
The Scanners Reception – Friday, 6-9pm – Leah Sobsey shows haunting images from field and museum collections. John Gallagher creates otherworldly compositions from close scans of ordinary things. Tama Hochbaum delicately composes images from winter detritus she collects. Jim Lee arranges the remains of natural processes and human-made waste into unexpected still lifes. On view through Oct. 24, presented in conjunction with Click! Triangle Photography Festival. The Carrack, 111 W. Parrish St.; Free admission
Artist Reception – Friday, 6-9pm – Nancy’s current work is on canvas – mixed media with acrylic, gold leaf, oil sticks, pumice, marble dust, silk tissue and collage elements. Intense color continues to be the core of her process – sometimes brilliant, other times muted with hues hinting at the mystery of the process. Alizarin Gallery, 119 W. Main St.; Free admisison; 919-943-8370
Pauli Murray: Imp, Crusader, Dude, Priest – Friday, 6-9pm – The Cameron Gallery celebrates the life and legacy of Durham human rights activist Pauli Murray. This Third Friday, the Pauli Murray Project will host ‘Speaking Power,’ a sermon slam in honor of Pauli’s work as a human rights activist, writer, poet and priest. Members of the public are invited to present a three-minute spoken word or music performance that pays tribute to Pauli’s life and legacy. The evening’s festivities also include light snacks and drinks as well as free art making in the Make-N-Take room. The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd.; Free admission; 919-688-6960
Neo-Pre-Post-Contra-Para-Anti-Hyper-Pro-Trans-Ultra-Photography Opening Reception – Friday, 6-9pm – Curated by Elin O’Hara Slavick, the exhibit is inspired by Thomas McEvilley’s essay on Wolfgang Laib in which he explains the notion of Neo-Pre-Post-Modern. McEvilley explains that Laib – a contemporary Swiss artist who was trained as a doctor and meticulously collects pollen from flowers for his opaque squares of ochre and lemon that glow from within – works at the intersection where cave paintings and Giotto meet Malevich and Minimalism. The exhibit runs through Nov. 7. SPECTRE Arts, 1004 Morning Glory Ave.; Free admission; 919-213-1441
Hayti at the Hub Opening Party – Friday, 6-9pm – Celebrate the opening of the Museum of Durham History’s “H is for Hayti” exhibit, the latest installment in its Durham A-Z series. Enjoy fare from Joe’s Diner food truck, hear live music by JB & Friends and the Hillside drum line and join a community discussion led by Andre Vann of NCCU’s James E. Shepard Memorial Library. Museum of Durham History, 500 W. Main St.; Free; 919-246-9993
Through This Lens Opening Exhibitions – Friday, 6-9pm – The gallery kicks off its October/November photography exhibits – Justin Cook’s Made in Durham and Eric Raddatz’s My Kin and Me – with a public reception. Through This Lens, 303 E. Chapel Hill St.; Free; 919-687-0250
Carolina Writers at Home Opening Reception – Friday, 6-9pm – An engaging, salon style photography exhibit in the Upfront Gallery centered around a unique book published by Hub City Press, which features the photography of frequent H&B collaborator Rob McDonald. There will be a reception/book release celebration with special guests — the writers Bronwen Dickey, Zelda Lockhart and Dorianne Laux; the acclaimed photographer who still works in film and prints in a darkroom; the editor; and the publisher. Bull City Arts Collaborative, 401-B Foster St.; Free admission; 919 949–4847
Underground — Friday, 7pm-1am — Head to The Vault for this newly minted cocktail series featuring unique themed cocktails using Durham Distillery gin and small bites by Counting House. 21c Durham, 111 N. Corcoran St.; Free, space is limited and access will be granted on a first come, first served basis; 919-956-6760
The Wolfpack – Friday, 7:30pm – The award-winning documentary follows the lives of six brothers who are confined by their father to an apartment in New York’s Lower East Side neighborhood; they rely on movies to connect with the outside world. When one of the brothers escapes, power dynamics within the family are transformed. Full Frame Theater, 320 Blackwell St.; Free, with required online reservation
Aaron Neville & The Blind Boys of Alabama – Friday, 8pm – Since his debut single in 1966, this talented New Orleans-based R&B singer has had four Platinum-certified albums and four Top Ten hits. His soulful sound incorporates country, jazz, pop and gospel influences, the perfect accompaniment to Grammy Award-winning gospel legends Blind Boys. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $37+; 919-560-3030
Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya – Friday, 8pm – The South African jazz legend incorporates aspects of traditional African music with American jazz and, along with his seven-piece ensemble, Ekaya, he’s still reaching audiences today with his hymn-like piano playing. Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15-$52; 919-684-4444
Pumpkin Patch Express — Saturday and Sunday, train times vary — 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
Durham Civil Rights History Mural Dedication Ceremony — Saturday, 10am-noon — Celebrate the completion of the Durham Civil Rights History Mural Project at this ceremony, which will honor Durham’s civil rights history foot soldiers through music, dance, contests and more. The event will feature guest speakers and a performance by the African American Dance Ensemble. Durham Arts Council parking lot, 110 Morris St.; Free admission; 831-227-5724
Fall Festival – Saturday, 11am–4pm – Enjoy some time out of on the farm, around the fire, enjoying community, amazing seasonal food and drink (including pressing your own apple cider!, fun games for the family and farm tours. Plus, bring home some delicious, pasture-raised, antibiotic-free meat and eggs, autumn candles and farm-crafted soap! Blue Whistler Farm, 9903 N. Roxboro Rd.; Free admission, RSVP here; 980-272-0181
Campout Carolina! Jamboree – Saturday, 3pm–7am – Durham Parks and Recreation hosts its annual camp out. Durham residents can participate in activities like hiking, storytelling around the campfire and making s’mores. Attendees will then pitch a tent in the park for an overnight camp out; a limited number of tents and sleeping backs will be available, free of charge, on a first come, first served basis. West Point at Eno Park, 5101 North Roxboro Rd.; $6.50-$12.50
Tom Papa – Saturday, 8pm – Comedian Tom Papa’s career has included film, television, radio, stand-up and live stage performances. Catch him on a break from his latest gig, hosting FOX’s game show, Boom!. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $26+; 919-560-3030
Cuarteto Casals – Saturday, 8pm – The Spanish string quartet performs a program of Mozart, Shostakovich and Ravel. Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15-$42; 919-684-4444
Illegal Dance Party – Saturday, 10pm – 2am – Triangle DJs Marshall Jones and L. Cooper join Illegal Dance veterans DJ Shahzad and Treee City for the October installment of this monthly dance party, presented by the Durty Durham art and music collective. The eclectic, bass-heavy combination of music will have you dancing all night. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.; $5 before 11pm, $8 after; 919-667-1100
Bull City Race Fest – Sunday, 5am – Enjoy a fall morning of running while supporting Habitat for Humanity of Durham! Choose from half-marathon, five-mile and one-mile distances beginning at various locations around the American Tobacco Campus. The event, now in its second year, features a costume contest with a cash prize and a post-race festival on the lawn next to DPAC with food trucks, an Oktoberfest beer garden and a kids’ zone. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; $25, one-miler; $55, five-miler; $90, half-marathon
Music on the Plaza – Sunday, 4-7pm – Enjoy fare from the Big-C Waffles food truck, the Northgate Food Court and wine and beer selections from Carolina Brewery while listening to the Al Strong & Zoocrü’s mix of rock, R&B and world music. Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd.; Free; 919-286-4400
