Boyce Avenue, which is composed of the three brothers Manzano, rose to prominence the time-honored way: through YouTube. They'll be at the Cat's Cradle with Secondhand Serenade on Tuesday. 919-967-90953, catscradle.com.

Artist and writer Forrest Greenslade will read from "Haicoo: Little Poems for Children," written by him and his daughter, Kathryn Armstrong, from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Joyful Jewel, 44-A Hillsborough St., Pittsboro. Greenslade will also lead children in creating their own little poems. joyfuljewel.com.

Vieni Pawloski will open her exhibit "UNC and Other Paintings" with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Horace Williams House, 610 E. Rosemary St. The show will remain through March 26.