THURSDAY
Sing along to hit songs like “Mamma Mia” and “We Will Rock You” with PopUp Chorus at The ArtsCenter! From ages 8 to 75, this ensemble is a fun, minimal commitment group that puts on unique performances open to everyone. Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for students. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Celebrate the power of art at Wild Up’s “We the People” concert in the CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio. Following a collaborative multi-day process with students and the local community, the concert hopes to create civil dialogue between the performers and audience. The performance features music by John Lennon, Nina Simone, Louis Andriessen, Julius Eastman and a new piece of music created during that residency. Tickets are $27.
SATURDAY
Cheer on the Lady Tar Heels as they take on James Madison in a women’s lacrosse match at Kenan Stadium. Game starts at 3 p.m. and is free of charge.
SUNDAY
Support Andrew Ross in his battle against ALS at a photography exhibition and silent auction of his work at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio. All money raised at Andrew’s Art Auction for ALS will benefit the North Carolina Chapter of the ALS Association. Pieces up for auction include over 60 framed and unframed original and pre-print images. Bidding starts at 2 p.m. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Other Picks:
Jump, Thursday-Sunday, PlayMakers
African American History Month Lecture, Thursday, Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History
UNC Women’s Basketball vs. Duke, Thursday, Carmichael Arena
Culbreth Middle School Presents “Once on this Island JR,” Thursday-Saturday, Culbreth Auditorium
“I Am a Man” Civil Rights Photographs, Friday, Center for the Study of the American South
Family Valentine’s Dance, Friday, Central Orange Recreation
Artist Talk with Louis Watts, Friday, Oneoneone
“Medicine Cabinet,” New Works by Ben Hamburger, Friday, The ArtsCenter
Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands, Friday, The ArtsCenter
Carrboro Elementary School Presents “Mary Poppins,” Friday-Saturday, CES Auditorium
Carolina Skies: Valentine’s Day Edition, Friday-Saturday, Morehead Planetarium
Family & Friends Valentine’s Tea, Saturday, Burwell School Historic Site
Galentine’s Day, Saturday, Kidzu Children’s Museum
Author Event: Frank Harmon, Sunday, Flyleaf Books
Valentine’s Jazz Concert, Sunday, Hill Hall Auditorium
Carolina Jazz Festival Prelude Event, Sunday, Moeser Auditorium
Shack, Rattle & Roll, Sunday, Great Room at Top of the Hill
The Sunday Show – Standup Comedy, Sunday, King Street Bar
Scottish String Music with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, Sunday, The ArtsCenter
