Chapel Hill’s own Anoop Desai, who you may recall made it to the final six on “American Idol” a few years back, will return Saturday, July 14, to do a show on his “OoWee “ tour at Local 506. Phive will open. 919-942-5506, local506.com.

The Swayback Sisters, a close harmony trio from Asheville, will perform at the Bynum General Store in the Bynum Front Porch Series Friday, July 13. Should be sweet. bynumfrontporch.org.

Luna Lee Ray is among the artists with works in “Give Me Wings,” a group exhibition that opens at FRANK art gallery on East Franklin Street with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 13, in connection with the 2nd Friday Artwalk. The show runs through Sept. 9. frankisart.com.