Theater
“Smokey Joe’s Cafe” Piedmont Players Theatre ó 7:30 p.m. March 26-28, April 1-4; 2:30 p.m. March 29. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. Features songs of Leiber and Stoller. www.piedmontplayers.com. 704-633-5471.
Old Courthouse Theatre “Benedictions” ó 8 p.m. March 26-28; 2:30 p.m. March 29. 49 Spring St. SW, Concord. $10. 704-788-2405. www.oldcourthouse theater.org.
The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s Web” ó March 27-29; April 2-5. Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students. 336-725-4001. www.littletheatreonline.com.
“High School Musical 2” Lexington Youth Theatre ó 7 p.m. March 26-29; 3 p.m. March 28; 2 p.m. March 29. Smith Civic Center, 217 S. Main St., Lexington. Admission $8 plus can of food for local charity. www.lexingtonyouth theatreinc.com.

Davidson Theatre and Music Departments present Sondheim’s “Company” ó 8 p.m. March 27-28, April 3-4; 2 p.m. March 29; 7:30 p.m. April 2. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Recommended for age 14 up. 704-894-2135. www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Pfeiffer presents Neil Simon’s “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” ó 7:30 p.m. March 27-28, April 2-4; 3 p.m. March 29. Campus Theatre (thrid floor of administration building) Misenheimer campus. $8 adults, $6 seniors and students, $5 children 12 and under. 704-463-3070. doug.stauter@pfeiffer.edu.

“Dangerous” Queen City Theatre Company ó 8 p.m., April 2- 18. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. For mature audiences. 704-372-1000. www.queencitytheatre.com.

Music and more

Piedmont Opera presents Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” ó 8 p.m. April 3, 2 p.m. April 5, 7:30 p.m. April 7. Stevens Center, Winston-Salem. $15-$85. www.piedmontopera.org. 336-724-3202.

Charlotte Symphony-All Beethoven ó 8 p.m., April 3 and 4. Including Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. Belk Theater. 704-972-2000. www.charlottesymphony.org.

Sandy Hoffman, CD debut at The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 ó April 4. Performance to accompany debut of “Sereno,” instrumental guitar CD. Also performing that evening: Marc Hoffman. www.essentialworship.com.

K.D. Lang ó 7:30 p.m., April 8. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. $37.50-$67.50. www.ticketmaster.com. 704-522-6500.

Andrew McNight in concert ó April 11: 6 p.m. potluck, 7:30 p.m. concert, $15. Bonfire after concert. Sacred Grove Retreat/Bed and Bike Inn. 704-463-0768. info@bedandbikeinn.com.

Mid Atlantic Steel Guitar Association Kannapolis jam and show ó 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 11. Featuring Tommy Dodd and Herby Wallace. Kannapolis Moose Lodge, 990 Old Beatty Ford Road. 704-857-6822.

Jazz and Poetry Slam ó April 17. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Featuring Joe Robinson Jazz Band. Presented by Rowan Blues and Jazz Society at LGAC Black Box Theater, 407 N. Lee St. $5 donation. 704-636-2811. www.rowanbluesandjazz.org.

Dave Matthews Band with The Avett Brothers ó 7 p.m., April 24. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Charlotte. $38-$68. 704-549-5555. http://tickets.livenation.com.

Fleetwood Mac ó 8 p.m., April 26. Greensboro Coliseum. www.livenation.com. 800-745-3000.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band ó 7:30 p.m., May 2. Greensboro Coliseum. $65-$95. www.ticketmaster.com. 1-800-745-3000.

Night life

The Blue Vine, 209 S. Main St. ó 9 p.m.-midnight Friday: Marjorie Thompson, acoustic Americana, no cover; 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday: Blazin’ Blues Bob Paolino, no cover. 704-797-0093. www.thebluevine.com.

Cripple Creek Roadhouse Grill, 17665 Stokes Ferry Rd. New London ó April 4: Charity Case. 704-279-4250. www.atcripplecreek.com.

E.H. Montgomery General Store ó 7 p.m. Fridays: Community Night with bluegrass jam, Historic Village of Gold Hill. www.HistoricGoldHill.com. 704-279-5674, 704-267-9439.

Escape the Daily Grind, 316 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer ó 8-10 p.m., first and second Fridays: Jazz with Rebecca Stinson and Joe Ponds. 704-636-0160.

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 ó Saturday: Jeremy Vess, Jeremy Hopkins, Innfinity, Micole Wallace. Open 7 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. Free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467. www.inntheloop.blogspot.com.

Festivals

Hurley Park Spring Celebration ó2-4 p.m., April 5, at Lake Drive and Annandale Avenue. Featuring Grey Seal Puppets, Polka Dots Polka Band, carriage rides, Carolina Artists, Master Gardeners, Sparky the Fire Dog. Free refreshments. 704-638-4459.

Dance”Burn the Floor”ó Through March 29, Belk Theater, Blumenthal performing Arts Center, Charlotte. Tickets start at $20. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

“Dancing Through Latin America” The Carolinas Latin Dance Company ó 7:30 p.m., March 28. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.

Russian National Ballet ó 8 p.m., March 30. $25-$65. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.

Film
“An Unfinished Life” ó 2 p.m., April 1. Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. Enter from rear parking lot. Free. 704-647-0999. www.faithart@bellsouth.net.

Comedy
Cheech and Chong ó 8 p.m., April 2. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. www.ticketmaster.com.

Rodney Carrington ó 7 p.m., April 4. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. $44.75. www.ticketmaster.com. 800-345-3000.

Classes
“Hop into the Colors of Spring and Easter” ó 10 a.m.-noon, March 28. Free design class demonstration. Creating an Easter egg wreath, flowering hanging baskets and colorful spring wreaths. Piedmont Floral Galleries, 280 Furniture Drive. 704-636-7739.

Introduction to Flamenco for Belly Dancers ó March 26. Two-hour workshop. Looking Glass Artist Collective. 405 N. Lee St. $10. To register, contact kalimatribal@carolina.rr.com.

Chrismon classes ó 10 a.m.-noon April 2 or 3: Six-pointed Star; 9 a.m. to noon April 4: Easter Crowned Cross. Limited space, call for reservations and cost. Rufty’s Chrismon Shop, 280 Furniture Drive. 704-636-7739.

Reiki I workshop ó 10 a.m.-6 p.m., April 4. Bed and Bike Inn, Gold Hill. Reiki Master-Linda Backes. $150. Limited class size. Guidebook and certification provided. 704-463-0768. info@bedandbikeinn.com.

Speakers and forums

Author Ron Rash ó 11 a.m., April 7, booksigning and luncheon sponsored by Pfeiffer Friends of the Library, Misenheimer. $30. RSVP by March 27. For information, contact Lara Little, 704-463-3353, lara.little@pfeiffer.edu.

This & That

Astronomical Society of Rowan County ó 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 1920 Deal Road, Mooresville. Bring binoculars and telescopes. 704-855-1591.

Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars ó 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., March 30 and 31. Charlotte Knights stadium parking lot., 2280 Deerfield Drive, Charlotte. Hosted by Fort Mill School District Band Boosters. Adult $17, child (2-12) $12. Free tickets for children at freekidstickets.com. Save $5 on adult tickets by buying in advance through March 29 at www.tickets.com or 1-888-332-5200.

Greater Charlotte Antique and Collectibles Show ó 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2-4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5. Cabarrus Arena, Concord. Adults $7, seniors $6. 704-920-3976. www.cabarrus arena.com.

Art in Bloom fundraiser for Iredell Museums ó 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Statesville Civic Center, 300 N. Center St., Statesville. Featured speaker: Cydney Davis-English of The English Garden, Raleigh. $35 admission includes refreshments and catered lunch. 704-873-4734.

Scrabble Scramble 6 ó 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28. Holiday Inn, Salisbury. Buffet dinner, three rounds of team Scrabble. $25 per person, $250 table of 10. Sponsored by Rowan County Literacy Council. Deadline to register: April 23. 704-216-8266.

Salisbury BBQ Festival-call for entries ó Event is May 1. BBQFest09@yahoo.com. www.SCAFestival.com.

War for the Empire 1759 ó April 18-19, Fort Dobbs, Staesville. Free. www.fortdobbs.org.

Singles

Piedmont Singles ó 7:15 p.m. Fridays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. March 27: Sounds of Praise gospel group. Covered dish. No joining fee, donations appreciated. Contact Frances Ward 704-637-3241.

Highlighters Dance Club ó April 3: Magic. First and third Fridays. Doors open 7 p.m. Open to singles 40 and over. Dress code. BYOB. $10 members; $12 guests. Non-smoking, dressy casual. American Legion Post 380, 4235 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte. 704-548-9212. ssendecki@aol.com.

Zodiac Club ó Meets second and fourth Fridays. Doors open 7 p.m., food served 8 p.m. Open to singles over 40. $10 members, $12 guests. Dress code-upscale casual. Smoke-free. American Legion Post 380, 4235 West Tyvola Rd. Call 704-661-2437 or contact taylorbt@msn.com. Visit www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com.

Call for artists

Third annual Spring Fling at Second Glance Shop ó Event 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., May 9. Shop is at 2080 Shue Road, China Grove. Call Betty Corriher, 704-213-0980 to register or for more information.

Spring Festival at Rocky River Vineyards, Midland ó Artist vendors sought for festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., April 25. Booth fee $75 for single artists, $100 for two in one booth. Details: www.rockyrivervineyards.com. 704-781-5035.

6th annual Art on Easy Street ó Rowan Arts Council is accepting applications from artists, 10×10 space $60 ($50 for RAC members). Festival is June 20 704-638-9887. www.rowanarts.org.

Auditions

North Carolina Shakespeare Festival auditions ó Macbeth and Midsummer Night’s Dream. Equity actors: April 24; non-Equity: April 25. www.ncshakes.org, click on ‘About NCSF’ then ‘News’.

Leading Ladies – Little Theatre of Winston-Salem ó 7 p.m., March 30 at Arts Council Theatre. Roles for five men and three women. No prepared material required. Production dates May 15-17 and 21-24. 336-748-0857 x201; www.littletheatreonline.com.

Seeking vendors

6th annual Art on Easy Street ó Rowan Arts Council is accepting applications from artists, 10×10 space $60 ($50 for RAC members). Festival is June 20. www.rowanarts.org. 704-638-9887, rac@rowanarts.org.

Art

Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. ó Gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Groups may arrange guided tour. 704-636-1882. www.waterworks.org.

EastSquare Artworks, 122 E. Innes St. ó704-798-0047. www.eastsquareartworks.com.

Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. ó Gallery open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 704-431-8964. www.railwalkgallery.com.

Looking Glass Artist Collective Gallery, 407 N. Lee St. ó Exhibit representing artists of Fine Frame Gallery currently on display. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and during special events. 704-245-2302. www.salisburyartists.org.

Creator’s Gallery at John Calvin presbyterian Church, 1620 Brenner Ave. ó Exhibit of art by Tomie and Buddy Troxler. Gallery open by appointment. 704-633-4333.

Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer ó Featuring Don Moore’s “Endangered Species” exhibit. www.greengoatgallery.com.

Museums

N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer ó Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Train rides Thursday and Friday 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m.; Sunday 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. $6 adults, $5 children ages 3-12 and seniors ages 60 and up. 704-636-2889 or 877-NCTMFUN. www.nctrans.org.

Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. ó Exhibit: “Early Rowan African-American Churches.” Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $3 adults, $1.50 students, free museum members. 704-633-5946.

Dr. Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St. ó 1820 house museum features furniture and decoratives from Hall family and others. Costumed docents provide tours. $3 adults, $1.50 students, free to members of Historic Salisbury Foundation. For group tours, call HSF office, 704-636-0103.

Historic Gold Hill,NC/Gold Hill Mines Historic Park ó 19th Century Living History Interpretations and educational tours weekends April-October and weekdays by appointment. Interpretative displays reflect life in the 1800’s gold mining boom town. Villagemerchants and interpretors dressed in period costume weekends. Free admission. www.HistoricGoldHill.com. 704-279-5674, 704-267-9439.

Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site ó Reopens March 31. Cost: $2 per pan of dirt. On April 4, a nugget will be placed in one of the first 200 pans. Age 8 and up. Under age 8 may pan with an adult. Guided underground tours are free. 704-721-4653. www.nchistoricsites.org/reed.

Historic Latta Plantation, Sample Road, Huntersville ó 10 a.m.-4 p.m., March 28; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29: Battles at Latta. Confederate and Union soldiers scheduled battles at 2 p.m. each day. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. April 3 and 4: Ghost Hunt at Latta-pre-registration required. Museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. www.lattaplantation.org. 704-875-2312.

For briefs and Roundabout items, mail to P.O. Box 4639, Salisbury, NC 28145; fax to 704-639-0003; or email shall@salisburypost.com. For story ideas, contact Katie Scarvey, 704-797-4270. or kscarvey@ salisburypost.