Senegalese Sufi troubador Cheikh Lo, one of the great mavericks of African music, will bring his irresistable blend of influences to Memorial Hall on the UNC campus Saturday night. We dare you to sit still. 919-843-3333, carolinaperformingarts.org.

Danny, Sandy, Rizzo and the rest of the crew from Rydell High School will return to the stage this weekend when the Pauper Players present the hit musical “Grease” at The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro, Friday through Sunday. 919-929-2787, artscenterlive.org.

The eclectic Magnetic Fields will perform back to back shows tonight and Thursday at the Cat’s Cradle, 300 E. Main St., Carrboro. Devotchka will open with an acoustic set. 919-967-9053, catscradle.com.