CHATHAM STUDIO TOUR: Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reception, Central Carolina Community College, Pittsboro, 7-9 p.m. Exhibition through Dec. 15, ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro. chathamartistsguild.org.

MUSIC

CAT'S CRADLE: 300 E. Main St., Carrboro. Dec. 1: HearNC Music Video Festival, Bibis Ellison, Stranger Day. Dec. 2: Steep Canyon Rangers, Greg Humphreys. Dec. 8: Beirut, Perfume Genius. Dec. 9: Holy Ghost Tent Revival. Dec. 10: Southern Culture on the Skids. Dec. 16: Mandolin Orange, Stickely Brothers, Phil Cook. Dec. 31: The Wusses. 967-9053, catscradle.com.

THE CAVE: 452 1/2 W. Franklin St. Nov. 30: Parafilm Viva DeConcini. Dec. 1: Brandon Herndon and John Pardue's Songslingers Showcase, The Morningstars. Dec. 2: Michelle Maclay, John Howie Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff, Organs. Dec. 3: Red Threads, Nick Driver band, Alexis Marceaux & The Samurai. Dec. 4: Girls Rock NC WRWW Showcase. Dec. 6: Comedy Open Mic, Songwriters Open Mic. Dec. 8: Tracy Walton, The Living Deads. Dec. 9: TOW3RS. Dec. 10: Pagan Hellcats, Jeff Hart. caverntavern.com, 968-9308.

CHAPEL HILL BIBLE CHURCH: 260 Erwin Road. Dec. 10: Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle. rtoot.org.

CHAPEL OF THE CROSS: 304 E. Franklin St. Dec. 10: "From Heaven on High," Cantari. voiceschapelhill.org.

GENERAL STORE CAFE: 39 West St., Pittsboro. Dec. 16: Suzannah and Uncle John's Band. 919-542-2432.

HILL HALL: UNC campus. Dec. 11: "The Titanic 20th Century," The Chapel Hill Philharmonia, featuring soloist Matthew McClure. 7:30 p.m. Free. Dec. 16-17: "A New World Christmas," Voices (formerly the Chapel Hill Community Chorus). voiceschapelhill.org.

FEARRINGTON VILLAGE: Dec. 7: Holiday Concert by the Village Voices and the Harmony Grits. 7:30 p.m. $7. 919-545-9144.

LOCAL 506: 506 W. Franklin St. Dec. 1: Eric & The Dimarzios, Campfires and Constellations. Dec. 2: Gasoline Stove, Sharah Shook & The Devil, The Jonathan Rachels Experiment. Dec. 3: Magnolia Collective CD Release show with The Moaners, Stag. Dec. 4: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Champagne Champagne, Xperience. Dec. 5: Strand of Oaks, Calico Haunts. Dec. 6: Max Bemis, Sherri Dupree. Dec. 7: Ximena Sarinana, Graffiti 6. Dec. 9: Grieves & Budo, K.Flay. Dec. 10: The Old Ceremony, Phil Cook & His Feat. Dec. 13: Dax Riggs. Dec. 15: Rachael Yamagata, Mike Viola. Dec. 16: Lizzy Ross Band, The Broadcast. Dec. 17: SNMNMNM. Jan. 17: He's My Brother She's My Sister, Shovels & Rope. Jan. 18: The Features. Feb. 3: Dark Water Rising, Jim Avett. Feb. 7: Samantha Crain, American Aquarium. local506.com, 942-5506.

MEMORIAL HALL: Cameron Ave., UNC campus. Jan. 11: Brooklyn Rider and the Knights. Feb. 3: Carolina Chocolate Drops. Feb. 10: Overtone Quartet. Feb. 17: Leif Ove Andsnes. Feb. 24: Christian McBride & Inside Straight. 843-3333, carolinaperformingarts.org.

MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM: UNC campus. Dec. 16: John Brown and His Big Band. 7:30 p.m. jbjazz.com.

NIGHTLIGHT: 405 1/2 W. Rosemary St. Nov. 30: Bevel Summers, Nature Films, Steve Kruger. Dec. 1: Hendacatope, Ani Stark, Orgavin. Dec. 2: Mittenfields, Vannevar, Dec. 3: Nine Fingered Thug, Savage Knights, Yohimbe, Buttfinger. Dec. 7: Early Open Old Time Jam. Dec. 8: J Swiss, Cayson, J Rowdy, P Rob, Optimus Rhymes. Dec. 9: Spider Bags, Reese McHenry, Flesh Wounds, Boykiller. Dec. 10: Hiss Golden Messenger Release Party with William Tyler, David Strader, The Paradise of Bachelors Soundsystem and DJ Mental Feelings.

THE STATION: 201-C E. Main St., Carrboro. Nov. 30: Bibis Ellison and the Good Doc. Dec. 1: Brad Maiani Trio. Dec. 2: Alex Bowers and Friends. Dec. 3: The What? IV. Dec. 7: Gmish Kelzmer Band. Dec. 8: Americana Review. Dec. 9: Alex Bowers and Friends. Dec. 10: Not Dead Yet. thestationcarrboro .com.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHAPEL HILL: 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dec. 3: "From Darkness to Light: Classical and Contemporary Piano Works for Advent," Greg McCallum, 7:30 p.m. $15. unitedchurch.org.

ART

ACKLAND ART MUSEUM: UNC campus. South Columbia and East Franklin streets. Through Dec. 4: "Carolina Collects: 150 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art From Alumni Collections." 966-5736, www.ackland.org.

ANIMATION AND FINE ART GALLERIES: University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr. Through Nov. 30: "Pop Art." 968-8008, animationandfineart.com.

BUCKHORN POTTERY: 523 Kenion Road, Hillsborough. Dec. 3-4: Holiday Home Sale. buckhornpottery.com.

CAFFE DRIADE: 1215-A E. Franklin St. Nov.: Matt Kohr and Amelia Kai Roberts. Dec.: Alisah Gard. caffedriade.com.

CARRBORO BRANCH LIBRARY: 900 Old Fayetteville Road. Through Jan. 15: "Plein Air." 969-3006.

ENO GALLERY: 100 S. Churton St., Hillsborough. Through Jan. 22: "An Eno Holiday Celebration," group show. 919-883-1415, enogallery.net.

FOCAL POINT GALLERY: 1215 E. Franklin St. Through Nov. 30: Jamie Ellis Hansen. 919-636-4557, ChapelHillFocalPoint.com.

FRANK: 109 E. Franklin St. Ongoing: Holiday Gift Show. Dec. 1: Shana Tucker. 636-4135, frankis art.com.

FRIDAY CENTER: 100 Friday Center Dr. Through Dec. 4: "Don't Be Intimidated By This Painting," UNC MFA studio artists. HILLSBOROUGH ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY: 220 S. Churton St., Hillsborough. Through Jan. 7: "Traditional Crafts: Past and Present Perspective." 6-9 p.m. 643-2500, hillsboroughartscouncil.org.

HILLSBOROUGH GALLERY OF ARTS: 121 N. Churton St. Through Jan. 8: "The Art of Giving." 732-5001, hillsboroughgallery.com.

MAIN STREET GALLERY: 405 E. Main St., Carrboro. Through Dec. 8: "Flamingo Fling," Nancy Smith. 967-7005.

N.C. BOTANICAL GARDEN: Off Old Mason Farm Road. Through Dec. 31: "Carolina Coast and Waterways," Dan Vaughan. Through mid-Jan.: Sculpture in the Garden. ncbg.unc.edu.

NC CRAFTS GALLERY: 212 W. Main St., Carrboro. Through Nov. 30: Pottery by Joseph Sand, Photography by Jennifer Parker. nccraftsgallery.com, 942-4048.

OPEN EYE GALLERY: 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro. Nov.: Todd E. Gaul. Dec.: Erik Davis. openeyecafe.com.

SONJA HAYNES STONE CENTER: 150 South Road. Through Jan. 20: Works by Franco. sonjahaynesstonectr.unc.edu.

STUDIO 16: Ongoing: "Fabulous Females," Vincent Daddiego, Gloria Roberts. By appointment. 919-490-6098.

WOMANCRAFT: Eastgate Shopping Center. Dec. 9: Holiday Open House, 6-9 p.m. 919-929-8362, Womancraftgifts.com.

THEATER/DANCE

ARTSCENTER: 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro. Dec. 3: "Holiday Extravaganza," Transactors Improv. Dec. 9-18: "Amahl and the Night Visitors," Long Leaf Opera. 929-2787, artscenterlive.org.

DEEP DISH THEATER COMPANY: University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr. Jan. 11-15: Workshop Production. Feb. 24-March 17: "Terra Nova." April 27-May 19; "Henceforward." 968-1515, deepdishtheater.org.

DSI COMEDY THEATER: Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro. Dec. 1: Student Showcase, Standup Comedy. Dec. 2: Harold Night, Home for the Holidays, Mister Diplomat. Dec. 3: Improv Slam. Dec. 6: Back Bar Comedy (at Top of the Hill Restaurant, East Franklin St.). Dec. 8: Student Showcase, Standup Comedy. Dec. 9: Guiseppe, Sketch Comedy Showcase, Home for the Holidays, Mister Diplomat. Dec. 10: Student Showcase, Improv Slam. 919-338-8150, dsicomedy theater.com.

FRANK PORTER GRAHAM STUDENT UNION: UNC Campus. Dec. 3-4: "The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)," Company Carolina. 2 and 8 p.m. company@unc.edu.

MEMORIAL HALL: Cameron Ave., UNC campus. Dec. 3-4: "Nutcracker," Carolina Ballet. 843-3333, carolinaperforming arts.org.

SEYMOUR CENTER: 2551 Homestead Road. Dec. 2-3: "Another Openin' - A Cole Porter Revue," Prime Time Players. PLAYMAKERS: Center for Dramatic Art, UNC campus. Nov. 30-Dec. 18: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Jan. 28-March 4: "The Making of a King: 'Henry IV' and 'Henry V.'" April 4-22: "Noises Off." 962-PLAY, playmakersrep.org.

PRC2: Center for Dramatic Art, UNC campus. Jan. 11-15: "No Child." 962-PLAY, playmakersrep.org.