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February shows & openings

1/3 and 1/4

A Happy New Years From Hell
DSI Comedy Theatre
Comedy presented by The Delta Boys at 7:30 and 9:30 Thursday and Friday. $12, students $10

2/1

Michael Rank & Marc E. Smith
The Cave
The guys from Snatches of Pink get up close and personal at 8 p.m. Followed by Bringerer at 10. Both shows free.

2/2

Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
Historic Chatham Mills
Auction, dinner, dancing, prizes and music by The Shelbys and jazz masters Tangria. Proceeds go to support local nonprofits & Katrina relief efforts. 7 p.m. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

2/2

FrequeNC Records Night
Nightlight
With The Ex-Members, Pony Pants and Vytear, starting at 10 p.m.

2/2

Winter Tree Identification
Occoneechee Mountain

Take a hike! Learn about the trees at 11 a.m. 383-1686 for information.

2/3

Peter Ostroushko & Danny Gotham
Community Church of Chapel Hill
Exceptional string music at 3 p.m. $12 advance, $15 door, Reservations at Steelstringer@aol.com or 967-4934.

2/5

Struggling with Capital Punishment in NC
Wilson Library
Panelists Trina Seitz of Appalachian State University, Sen. Ellie Kinnaird (D-Orange) and Rep. Hugh Holliman (D-Davidson) discuss the history of the death penalty in NC over the last 100 years and related current events. From 5:45 to 7 p.m.

2/7
Patty Larkin CD Release Show

The ArtsCenter
The guitarist releases her new recording Watch the Sky, performing at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $22.

2/8
DJ Spooky

Graham Student Union
Music professor and producer DJ Spooky uses historical texts and rare recordings to illustrate the history of digital art and media. 3 p.m.

2/8
Transportation

The Cave
Local rockers in a local venue. Playing at 10 p.m.

2/8

The Watercallers
The General Store Café in Pittsboro
Playing original and traditional Southern tunes from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

2/8
Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys

Blue Bayou Club
The accordionist brings her band to Hillsborough at 9:30 p.m. Tickets $18, $16 in advance.

2/8 and  2/9

Chinese New Year: The Year of the Rat
Jade Palace
Featuring a special menu along with the lion dance, a martial arts demonstration and fun prizes, including traditional red envelopes for all the children.  Festivities at 5 p.m.

2/8

Are You Ready, My Sister?
The ArtsCenter
Underground Railway Theater brings to life the courageous story of Harriet Tubman and the Quaker women who helped her bring 300 slaves to freedom. Intended for grades K-8. Show at 9:30 a.m. Tickets: 929-2787 x 204.

2/8

The Vagina Monologues
The ArtsCenter
All proceeds go to Orange County Rape Crisis Center & Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets $12, students $7. Information at TriangleVaginas@gmail.com.

2/9

7th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Bash: Reggae Breakthrough
Cat’s Cradle.
With Mickey Mills & Steel, Jamrock, Dub Addis, Cayenne The Lion King and G-Toy Band. Show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $15-20.

2/9

Erie Choir
Local 506
With Nathan Oliver and Jen Richelson. Free show at 10 p.m.

2/9

The Love Show
The ArtsCenter
With Transactors improv comedy. Show at 8 p.m., tickets $14, students $12.

2/10

Greg McCallum
The Ashe House
The classical pianist plays selections from his forthcoming album “Voyage a Paris” which chronicles the evolution of the French piano around the turn of the 20th century. Concert at 4 p.m., tickets at www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org

2/10

Celebration of Earth & Sky
Carrboro Century Center
Coming together for student environmental projects; local & national eco-organizations, music, food, networking and a presentation by Aaron Nelson of the Foundation for a Sustainable Community. From 2-6 p.m. $2 suggested donation.

2/14

Joe Pug
DSI Comedy Theater
Performing at 8 p.m.

2/15

Because We’re Still Here (And Moving)
The ArtsCenter
Local performers fill the stage with stories, music, rap,  and movement to tell the history of slavery, reconstruction, segregation, integration, urban renewal and the demise of a community. Presented by Hidden Voices at 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. For reservations: 929-2787 ext. 204.

2/16

The Paul Bunyan Tales
The ArtsCenter
A historical performance by Rags to Riches for Pre-K to 3rd grade at 11 a.m. Tickets $7.

2/21 to  2/23

The 8th Annual Dirty South Improv Festival
The ArtsCenter
23 different shows and 400 different comedians showcasing the best improv in the nation. More information at artscenterlive.org

2/23 and  2/24

The 6th Annual Fearrington Folk Art Show
Fearrington Village
Southeastern art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.

2/24

Boys of the Lough
The ArtsCenter
Acclaimed traditional Irish and Scottish music. Show at 7 p.m. Tickets $25

2/27

Barn Burning
Reservoir
Rockers perform, along with The Wading Girl and Bibis Ellison at 10 p.m.

2/28

Colossus
Reservoir
Performing with Freedom Hawk and Fighting Poseidon. 10 p.m.

 2/29

Carrie Newcomer
The ArtsCenter
Appalachian influenced folk performed by a singer-songstress at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $17.

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