Weekend at a Glance
Start the Lunar New Year with a book talk, art workshop and several concerts, one of which benefits the efforts to stop the Australian wildfires
By Ava Eucker
THURSDAY
PlayMakers Repertory Company puts on “Everybody,” an adaptation of the 15th century play “Everyman.” In this production, the character of Everybody – hounded by Death – searches for something meaningful to take to the grave. Each night, five actors are assigned their roles by lottery as they fight to cheat Death. The show, taking place in the Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art at UNC, runs through Feb. 9.
FRIDAY
Listen as Kwame Mbalia speaks about African American heroes and gods while sharing his popular middle-school book “Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky.” The event will be held from 6-7pm at the Chapel Hill Public Library.
SATURDAY
Celebrate Chinese New Year by watching a lion dance and eating dinner at Rasa Malaysia, an asian fusion restaurant. Dancers will wear animal costumes and dance in a manner that imitates lions in a traditional dance practiced in China and other Asian countries. The dance will occur at 6pm, reservations are recommended.
SUNDAY
Join the Hillsborough Running Club for the Occoneechee Mountain Challenge, which starts and finishes at the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail. Runners will race along the Riverwalk, past the Occaneechi Village Replica Site, through Gold Park and up to the top of the highest peak in Orange County.
Other Picks:
Acrylic Pours — Swipe Technique, Workshop with Debi L. Drew, Thursday, Margaret Lane Gallery and Studios
Be Loud! Carolina Showcase, Thursday, Cat’s Cradle
Fever Dreams — Four Eerie Tales, Thursday, Jerry M. Passmore Senior Center
Housterino, Winfield, North by North and Hank and Brendan, Thursday, Local 506
Big Dance Theater ‘Antigonick,’ Friday-Sunday, CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio
Friends Book Sale, Friday-Sunday, Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough
‘Hello, I’m Johnny Cash,’ presented by David Burney, Friday, The ArtsCenter
Road to Shakori, Friday, Cat’s Cradle
Frozen Family Bash, Saturday, Kidzu Children’s Museum
Horse Jumper of Love, Saturday, Local 506
Presentation by Sarah Carrier, Sunday, Chapel Hill Historical Society
Songs for Australia — Australian Wildlife Relief Benefit, Sunday, Cat’s Cradle
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