7/29
Old Ceremony
Wallace Parking Deck
The band would like it very much if it doesn’t rain this time. Ryan Gustafson opens. 7 p.m. Free
7/31
K. Sridar
The Barn at Valhalla
The sarod master performs at 7:30 p.m. $18, $10 students
8/2
Boris
Cat’s Cradle
Multi-genre rock from Japan. With Russian Circles and SAADE. 9 p.m. $15
8/6 – 9/6
Paperhand Puppet Intervention
Forest Theater
11th annual extravaganza with a new original production, “Islands Unknown.â€
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.
8/7
Peter Case
The ArtsCenter
The Plimsouls leader has bounced back with a tour and new set of recordings. 8:30 p.m. $18, $16
First Sunday
Pittsboro
Music crafts and stuff to do in Circle City. 4 to 8 p.m.
8/12
Brave Combo
Cat’s Cradle
Killer Filler opens. 8:30 p.m. $12, $15
The Moaners
East 54
Swamp rock in August with Swingle and King. 5:40 p.m. Free
8/13
Mission of Burma
Cat’s Cradle
On Tour? Wow. That’s when I reach for my wallet. 9 p.m. $16, $18
8/19
Lou Barlow & The Missingmen
Cat’s Cradle
The lovely duo Wye Oak open. 9:30 p.m. $12
8/20-22
Femme Feast
The Cave, Talullah’s and West End Wine Bar
Three days of music showcasing women in music. Hosted by comediennes Michelle Maclay and Jennifer McGinnis.
8/20
Free Electric State
Nightlight
With The Sky Drops and White Cascade. 10 p.m.
8/21
Pinche Gringo
Nightlight
The genius of Josh, with Wild Wild Geese, Sh*thorse and Shortstack. 9:30 p.m.
Carolina Casbah!
The ArtsCenter
The Association of Central Carolina Middle Eastern Dancers presents a gala production featuring dancers from throughout our region. 7:30 p.m. $15, $5 for children 5 to 11
Stars in the Round
Shakori Hills
A benefit for Shakori Hills Community Arts Center with Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Greg Humphreys, John Howie Jr., Katharine Whalen and Mary Johnson Rockers. 7:30 p.m.
8/24
The English Beat
Cat’s Cradle
Less than a month to find your fedora. Bad Manners and Chris Murray open. 8 p.m. $18, $20
8/26
Lost in the Trees
Wallace Parking Deck
The Home Grown series continues. Physics of Meaning open. 7 p.m. Free
8/27
Beausoleii
The ArtsCenter
The band, avec Michael Doucet, won a 2010 Grammy nomination for Alligator Purse. Dancing permitted. 8 p.m. $23, $21
8/27-8/18
Mi Vida Loca
Deep Dish Theater
A family of misfits gather to send their father off to detox. Tickets and times at deepdishtheater.org
8/28
Honored Guests
Local 506
Schooner and Calico Haunts open.
8/29
Jon Lindsay
Local 506
The Small Ponds open.