Move Loot Turns One – Thursday, 5-8pm – Join local businesses to celebrate the entrepreneurial and creative spirit of the Triangle that helped Move Loot thrive during their first year in the area. Shop and enjoy being part of such a rad community. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; Free
Creativity and Violence in Central Africa – Thursday, 7pm – Nasher Museum hosts a panel discussion moderated by Duke University’s Richard J. Powell, professor of art and art history, and John Spencer Bassett, dean of Humanities. Panelists include Carol Magee and Victoria L. Rovine, associate professors of art history, and Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, professor of African, African-American and diaspora studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. The panel is co-sponsored by the Duke Africa Initiative. A reception will follow the discussion. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.; 919-684-5135
Pins & Needles Comedy Series – Thursday, 8pm – Enjoy bowling and draft specials on Mama’s Little Yella Pils, plus stand-up from the area’s best comics like Joe Perrow, who won first place in this year’s North Carolina’s Funniest Person competition, Zo Myers, The Silver Senior, Reid Pegram and Jes Bolduc. Must be 18 or older. Village Lanes, 330 N. Hardee St.; Free; 919-682-9145
Bull City Rumble – Friday, 7pm and Saturday, times vary – The world-renowned vintage motorcycle and scooter rally hosted by Ton Up NC is back. Thematically, the event has its roots in the traditional rivalry of Mods vs. Rockers, the sensationalized clash of two youth cultures – scooter riding mods and motorcycle riding rockers, in 1960s England. The event has evolved from its humble beginnings in a parking lot in 2005 to a multi-venue, multi-day rally drawing thousands of enthusiasts from all over the world. Head to a registration party at The Green Room Friday night. Saturday’s festivities including a motorcycle breakfast, bike show, awards ceremony, charity raffle and after-party featuring burlesque dancers, rock ‘n’ roll and refreshments. Don’t miss out on one of the best two-wheeled events in the South. Locations vary.
Through This Door – Friday, 6-9pm – Enjoy an opening reception and artist talk with painter Robb Damman. Damman’s linear installment of abstract canvases depicts a self-curated narrative of the past decade of his life. Through This Door invites you to look, identify, compare and appreciate your own personal peaks, valleys and cathartic resting points. The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W Parrish St.; 704-213-6666
Johnny White & The Elite Band – Friday, 7-9pm – Known for performing high-energy choreography that provokes enthusiastic response from any audience, this soulful group mixes genres of jazz, swing, R&B, Motown, oldies and classic beach tunes. Brightleaf Square, 905 W. Main St.; Free; 919-682-9229
Jim Jeffries: The Freedumb Tour – Friday, 8pm – An established comedian who’s known for his controversial, no-holds-barred approach to stand-up. He also wrote, produced and starred in the FX comedy series, “Legit.” The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $39.50+; 919-560-3030
Sidewalk Sale – Saturday through Monday – Shoppers can enjoy great end-of-season deals from merchants throughout the mall. Storefront clearance tables will be featured by many retailers; sale signs will identify retailers featuring their clearance items in-store. Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd.; 919-286-4407
Durham Patchwork Mini-Market 1 Year Birthday Party – Saturday, noon-4pm – Celebrate the first year of the market and support shopping local! Makers and vintage vendors 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
Labor Day Music Fest – Saturday, noon-8pm – Live concert performance by Dej Loaf & Lloyd along with North Carolina’s own Jus Once Band. Grills, lawn chairs and tents are welcome! Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; $30+
Food Truck Rodeo – Sunday, noon-4pm – Celebrate the end of summer with friends, family, live music from the horn-heavy funk band with jazz smarts and rock songwriting Outside Soul and UrMom, a rock band that covers everything from Cream to Tool, plus 50 local food trucks. Habitat for Humanity of Durham will provide mini playhouses for the kids and 2x4s on sawbucks to use to write messages for families moving into their new homes. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; 919-794-8194
Pops Concert – Sunday, 6pm – This Labor Day weekend tradition marks the opening of the Duke Symphony Orchestra’s 2015-16 season. The Symphony performs music from Broadway and popular movies as well as lighter works by American composers and patriotic fare. Bring a picnic, your family and friends to this outdoor concert and enjoy the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. Rain location: Baldwin Auditorium. Duke University East Campus Main Quad; Free
Fashion for a Cause – Sunday, 7pm – Showcasing couture and emerging designers, this fashion show and after-party extravaganza benefits cancer research, patients and awareness. Fashion designers and special guests including Timothy Richardson, Paige Carter and Ten Model Management will be in attendance. The Grand Ballroom at Marriott Hotel, 4700 Guardian Dr.; $10+; 919-941-6200
Oktoberfest Kickoff – Monday, 3pm – This cookout, which includes Al’s pulled-pork barbecue, beef brisket, coleslaw, cabbage, potato salad, peach cobbler and Paulaner’s Oktoberfest bier, kicks off a month full of festivities. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; Free; 919-901-0875
Labor Day Party – Monday, 4-7pm – Join Chef Bill Smith of Crook’s Corner for the release of his newest book, Crab & Oysters, featuring recipes prepared by friends of Bill, including Billy Cotter, Matt Kelly, Phoebe Lawless, Ricky Moore, Andrea Reusing and Amy Tornquist. Enjoy music by a live jazz trio; ticket price includes cocktails and a copy of the book from independent bookstore Letters. Alley Twenty Six, 320 East Chapel Hill St.; $75
