Theater

“As You Like It” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday. Hedrick Theater, Catawba College. $8 adults, $6 students. Group rates available. 704-637-4481.

“MacBeth” — 7:30 p.m. tonight; 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Catawba College’s Florence Busby Corriher Experimental Theater. $8 adults, $6 students. Group rates available. Not appropriate for small children. 704-637-4481.

Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring St. NW, Concord — 8 p.m. Feb. 8-10 and 15-17; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 11 and 18. 704-788-2405. www.oldcourthousetheatre.org.

Wendy Wasserstein’s “The Heidi Chronicles” — 8 p.m. Feb. 15-17 and 21-24; 2 p.m. Feb. 18 and 24. Patrons Theatre at N.C. School of the Arts Performance Place. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. 336-721-1945. www.ncarts.edu/ performances.

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” — Feb. 13-18. Belk Theater, Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

Piedmont Players Youth Theatre “Two Gentlemen of Verona” — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-24. Meroney Theater. 704-633-5471. www.piedmontplayers.com.

“Einstein is a Dummy” a musical for children — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21-24; 2 p.m. Feb. 25. Lab Theatre in Robinson Hall, UNC-Charlotte. $5. 704-687-2599. www.performances. uncc.edu.

Music and more

Emile Pandolfi, pianist — 7:30 p.m. tonight. Alexander Central Auditorium, Taylorsville. $20. 828-632-1366.

Bombadil — 9 p.m. Friday. George Washington Bookstore & Tavern, 16 Union St. S., Concord. $5 cover for over 21, $7 for under. 704-788-1561. www.bombadilmusic.com. www.gwbandt.com.

Charlotte Folk Society Annual Young Talent Showcase — 7:30 p.m. Friday. Bryant Recital Hall, Sloan-Morgan Building, 1220 Elizabeth Ave., CPCC campus, Charlotte. Free. 704-563-7080. phubicki@carolina.rr.com.

Salisbury Symphony “Romantic Rhapsodies” — 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17. Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College. Featuring pianist Leslie Ann Davis. $20 adults, $17 seniors, $6 students. Group discounts available. 704-637-4314. www. salisburysymphony.org.

George Jones — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. $44-$49. 704-522-6500. www. ticketmaster.com.

Doc Watson and David Holt — 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Asheboro High School. $35-$55, tickets benefit United Way of Randolph County. 336-625-4207.

Altan, Irish folk band — 8 p.m. Feb. 22. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. $25.50, $29.50. 704-372-1000.

Lou Donaldson — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Stanly County Agri-Civic Center. $10. 704-984-9415. www.albemarle150.com.

Film

North Main Indie Fest — 8 p.m. Saturday. Escape the Daily grind, 118 N. Main St. Short films by Chris Johnson and Sam Post. Free. 704-636-0160.

“Shane” movie and discussion — 2 p.m. Feb. 14. Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. 704-647-0999.

Comedy

Rodney Carrington — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. $39.75. 704-522-6500. www.ticketmaster.com.

Classes Children’s art classes at Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — 704-636-1882. www.waterworks.org.

“Taking Command of Your Paintings” with Diane Overcash — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 23-24, 1-5 p.m. Feb. 25. Concord Fire Station No. 8, Old Charlotte Rd. Cabarrus Art Guild members-$90, non-members-$120. For materials list and to register, call 704-784-1549 or contact dianelovesart@vnet.net.

Speakers and forums

Catawba College history professor Dr. Gary Freeze to speak at History Club meeting — 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Program: “How wheat affected the South during the Civil War.” Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. 704-633-5946.

This & That

Contra Dance Carolina — 7:30 p.m. class, 7:45 p.m. dance, Friday. 251 South St., Davidson. Newcomers welcome. Live Celtic music from Corner House. Dean Snipes teaching. Wear soft, non-marking soled shoes, bring drinking water. $7, $5 with student ID. 704-560-7338. www.ContraDanceCarolina. org.

Cruzin’ Round Spencer — 4-9 p.m. second Saturday of each month. Classic vehicles, entertainment, food. 704-633-7178. wadd7877@bellsouth.net.

Southeastern Treeing Walker Association hunt and show — Feb. 23-24. Rowan County Fairgrounds, Julian Road. 252-521-1419.

Night life Alli’s All American Grille & Ale, 1504 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. — Karaoke contest, Wednesdays,$3 entry fee amateurs only, prizes awarded each week, grand prize given at end of eight weeks. Karaoke 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. 704-637-7160.

The Blue Vine, 209 S. Main St. — Thursdays: Hangin’ at the Vine; 8:30-11 p.m. Friday: live acoustic music with Quick Six; 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday: Don Berg. Tuesday: Childress Vineyard wine tasting. 704-797-0093. www.thebluevine. com.

E.H. Montgomery General Store and Pickin’ Parlor, Gold Hill — 704-279-5674 or 704-267-9439.

Escape the Daily Grind, 118 N. Main St. — 8 p.m. Feb. 10 and March 10: North Main Indie Fest (short films). 704-636-0160.

High Rock Boat & Ski Club, 2675 Providence Church Rd.– 704-633-0251.

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — 7p.m. to midnight Saturdays. Contemporary Christian music. 704-213-1467.

Jokers Bar and Grill, 2168 Statesville Blvd. — 8 p.m. tonight: pool tournament begins; Saturday: Smokey and the Roadhouse. 704-636-2583.

Las Palmas Southwestern Restaurant, 122 E. Fisher St. — 9 p.m. Friday: The New Familiars; 9:30 p.m. Saturday: The Delta Drift. Open mike Tuesday night. Thursdays-acoustic spotlight. 704-636-9475. www.myspace.com/vivalaspalmas.

Rascals Lounge and Bar, Holiday Inn Conference Center, 530 Jake Alexander Blvd. S. — Doors open 4 p.m., food available nightly until 9 p.m. 4-9 p.m. Monday: Pool Night; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesday: Karaoke Night hosted by Lee Nolin; Wednesday: coming soon-country line dance lessons; 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Poker Night (Texas Hold’Em); Friday: Disco Inferno, $1 entry until 11 p.m.; Saturday: Top 40 Request Night with DJ George, ladies free, men $5. 704-637-3100. www.holiday-inn.com/ salisburync.

Three Fifteen, 315 E. Council St. — 704-633-1315. www.threefifteen.com.

Singles

Piedmont Singles — 7:15 p.m. Fridays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1908 Statesville Blvd. No joining fee, donations accepted, Covered dish. Sandy Campbell 704-857-1016

Tri-City Singles Valentine Dance/Party — 8 p.m.-midnight, Friday. George K’s, corner of Holden and High Point Roads, Greensboro. Deejay playing rock, top, 40, beach music. Dress to impress. Cash bar, ladies choice dances, door prizes. $13. Age 35+. www.tricitysinglesdance.com. 336-856-2877.

Charlotte Zodiac Club — 7:30-11:30 p.m, second and fourth Fridays. 7:45 p.m. line dance lessons with Chuck and Joy. Feb. 9: The Goodman Band. Open to single, divorced, widowed or separated, 30 and over. $10 members, $12 guests. Dress code. American Legion Post 380, 4235 West Tyvola Rd. 704-661-2437. www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com.

Art

Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — “Paintings on Glass” by contemporary artist Libby Bentley; “Private Collection, Public Connection,” both exhibits through April 7. Gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Groups may arrange guided tour. 704-636-1882. www.waterworks. org.

Creator’s Gallery at John Calvin Church, 1620 Brenner Ave. — Young people’s art exhibit. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., or by appointment. 704-633-4333.

Depot Visual Arts Center, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville — February’s featured artists, Addie James and Wanda Clark. Gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 704-663-6661. www. mooresvilleartistguild.com.

Arts United Gallery, 220 S. Main St., Lexington — 5-8 p.m. Friday: preview wine and cheese reception; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 10: Fourth annual N.C Artisan Spring Preview and Open House (www.ncartisanshow.com). Quilt exhibit with more than 30 North Carolina quilts. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. www.co.davidson.nc.us/arts.

Weatherspoon Art Museum, UNC-Greensboro — 2 p.m. Feb. 11: artist lecture and reception for “Catherine Opie: 1999 & In and Around Home” photographic series, runs Feb. 11-April 29. “Henry Ossawa Tanner: Painter of the Spirit,” through Feb. 25. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. 336-334-5770. www.weatherspoon.uncg. edu.

Museums

N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer — Winter train rides 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, other times for scheduled tours. $6 adults, $5 children ages 3-12 and seniors ages 60 and up. Roundhouse Turntable rides at $1. Group rates available with advance notice. Museum’s winter hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays. 704-636-2889 or 877-NCTMFUN. www.nctrans.org.

Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. — 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. $3 adults, $1.50 students, free museum members. 704-633-5946.

Dr. Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St. — $3 adults, $1.50 students. 704-636-0103.

China Grove Roller Mill Museum — Guided tours 2-4 p.m. second Sunday of each month. For special tours call 704-433-3912.

Historic Latta Plantation, Sample Road, Huntersville — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 10: “Back of the Big House” presented by Voices from the Past, an African-American re-enactment group; Noon-4 p.m. Feb. 14: A Victorian Valentine. Museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $5 adults, $4 seniors and students, free for children under 5. www.lattaplantation.org. 704-875-2312.

Discovery Place, Charlotte — New exhibit: “Candy Unwrapped” with 17 interactive exhibits. IMAX Theatre: “Hurricane on the Bayou.” Theater admission $8 ages 14-59, $7 ages 2-13 and 60 plus, free for children under 2. Combo tickets for both Discovery Place and IMAX, $14 for ages 14-59, $10.50 ages 2-12 and 60 plus, free children under 3. 9 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. 704-372-6261 or www.discoveryplace.org.

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