N.C. Stars in the Round — Sat. Aug. 29
This evening of music features performances from talented local artists covering a wide variety of genres. It’s a family-friendly excuse to spend the night dancing (and even to camp out overnight). Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro; $15; 919-542-1746; shakorihills.org
An Evening with the Watkins Family Hour — Thu. Sept. 10, 7pm
Singer-songwriters Sean and Sara Watkins of bluegrass group Nickel Creek bring together a variety of their musician friends for monthly jams in LA. Taking their show on the road, they’ve invited Fiona Apple, Don Heffington, Sebastian Steinberg and more to join them for unscripted evenings all over the country. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E. Main St., Carrboro; $15+; 919-967-9053; catscradle.com
Best Coast — Mon. Sept. 14, 7pm
The rock duo travels to North Carolina just a few months after the release of their newest album, California Nights, to offer fans a psychedelic account of nightlife in The Golden State. Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd., Saxapahaw; $20+; 336-525-2314; hawriverballroom.com
Disgraced — Sept. 16-Oct. 4
This drama by Ayad Akhtar examines the life of a man who loses touch with his Muslim heritage as he navigates the business realm. He must face the consequences of his distractions at a dinner party where friendly conversation quickly takes a serious turn. PlayMakers, 250 Country Club Rd; $15+; 919-962-7529; playmakersrep.org
Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention — Sept. 17-19
The ninth annual bluegrass convention includes contests, square dances, cook-offs, crafts and more. This year, the convention features new instructional workshops and musician showcases. Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro; $22; 919-542-1746; shakorihills.org
The Lone Bellow — Tue. Sept. 22, 7pm
Foreign Fields and Kristin Diable open for the group known for their soulful sound or as they call it, “Brooklyn country music.” They’ll play songs from recent release, Then Came The Morning. Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd., Saxapahaw; $20+; 336-525-2314; hawriverballroom.com
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Gershwin — Thu. Sept. 24, 7:30pm
Join Hollywood Bowl of Fame inductee Thibaudet as he performs a George Gershwin piano concerto.Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $18+; 919-733-2750; ncsymphony.org
Carrboro Music Festival — Sat. Sept. 26 & Sun. Sept. 27
Whether you like rock or bluegrass, jazz or country, you’ll surely find something you’ll love listening to at the 18th annual festival that always brings more than 150 acts to downtown Carrboro. Various Carrboro locations; Free; 919-918-7364; carrboromusicfestival.com
Rotating Repertory — Oct. 2-Nov. 14
Deep Dish Theater Company will wrap up their 15-year stint at University Place with a rotating repertory of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard and John Patrick Shanley’s Outside Mullingar, two plays about “life, love and real estate.” Deep Dish Theater Company, 201 S. Estes Dr.; $28+; 919-968-1515; deepdishtheater.org
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance — Oct. 8-11
Join more than 60 bands at this jam-packed festival that goes beyond music and dance by celebrating arts and education. Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro; Youth tickets $16+, adult tickets $27+; 919-542-1746; shakorihills.org
Antigone — Oct. 9-10, 8pm
Witness Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche in one of Sophokles’ classic Greek tragedies as she plays a woman tangled in politics, individual rights and the death of her brother. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $25+; 919-843-3333; carolinaperformingarts.org
Noah Gundersen — Sat. Oct. 10, 7pm
Fresh off of the release of his sophomore album, Carry The Ghost, the indie singer-songwriter returns to Chapel Hill to showcase his new music expressing existentialism and self-discovery. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E. Main St., Carrboro; $15+; 919-967-9053; catscradle.com
Seminar — Oct. 14–Nov. 1
Follow playwright Theresa Rebeck’s story of young ambitious writers who seek out guidance from a well-known novelist who schools them in art, sex and power. PlayMakers, 250 Country Club Rd.; $15+; 919-962-7529; playmakersrep.org
West End Poetry Festival — Oct. 16-17
Enjoy poetry readings at the 10th annual festival featuring several well-known and promising poets of the Southeast region who deliver various poetic styles. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro; free; 919-944-1075; westendpoetryfestival.org
Mariza — Fri. Oct. 23, 8pm
The Fado music diva revisits Chapel Hill to display the world music style that combines Arabic cadences, African and Brazilian rhythms, and Portuguese poetry and music. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $10+; 919-843-3333; carolinaperformingarts.org
An Evening with Jeffrey & Gabriel Kahane — Mon. Oct. 26, 7:30pm
This talented father and son make a stop in town to play the piano concerto of Maurice Ravel and musical selections from The Gershwin Songbook. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $18+; 919-733-2750; ncsymphony.org
Umusuna, Memories Before History — Fri. Nov. 6, 8pm
Sankai Juku, a company known for their unique dance style called butoh that encompasses theatrical elements, talc-covered dancers and abrupt movements, will captivate the audience. Their show, created by choreographer, director and designer Ushio Amagatsu, examines the formation of the world and its related mysteries. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $19+; 919-843- 3333; carolinaperformingarts.org
Peter and the Starcatcher — Nov. 18–Dec. 12
Experience the journey of a novice Starcatcher and an orphan traveling the high seas in what’s been called a grown-up’s prequel to Peter Pan. Featuring over 100 memorable characters, this play is based on the novel Peter and the Starcatcher by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. PlayMakers, 250 Country Club Rd.; $15+; 919-962-7529; playmakersrep.org
Carrboro Film Festival — Sat. Nov. 21 & Sun. Nov. 22
Aside from local, national and international film screenings, those attending this 10th annual event can hear from special guests, participate in workshops and more. Carrboro ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro; Ticket prices vary, but numerous events are free; 919-929-2787; carrborofilmfestival.com
Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 — Sun. Nov. 22, 7:30pm
Join the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra as they play music written by the Russian composer. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $18+; 919-733-2750; ncsymphony.org
