THEATER

THE ARTSCENTEr: 300-G Main St., Carrboro. July 9-19: 10 By 10 in the Triangle Play Festival. $10. July 23-26: Summer Youth Conservatory presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Paul Green Theater, UNC. www.artscenterlive.org. 929-2787.

CAT'S CRADLE: 300 East Main St., Carrboro. July 3 and 5: "Lestat: The Musical," written by Linda Wolverton, Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Bernie Taupin, directed by Sean Pollock. 7:30 p.m. $8; $5 for groups of five or more. www.catscradle.com. 967-9053.

DSI COMEDY THEATER: 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro. 338-8150, www.dsicomedytheater.com. July 3: Improv Slam, 7:30 p.m. $10. Mister Diplomat, 9:30 p.m. Free. Standup Comedy, 11 p.m. $5. July 10: Mister Diplomat, 9:30 p.m. Free. Standup Comedy, 11 p.m. $5. July 11: Improv Slam, 7:30 p.m. $10. CageMatch, 9:30 p.m. $10. 338-8150, www.dsicomedytheater.com.

FEARRINGTON VILLAGE: U.S. 15-501, Chatham County. July 11-12: "Blood Done Sign My Name," with Mike Wiley. Part of Chatham County's Community Read program. July 11, 7 p.m. $12, including reception. July 12, 2 p.m. $12 adults, $6 students with valid student ID. Includes post-performance Q-and-A. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/62753.

southern village: The Green at Market Street. Theatre on the Green. July 15-16: Act One, Act Now presents "Peter Pan," 7 p.m. southernvillage.com.

ART

ACKLAND ART MUSEUM: Corner of South Columbia and East Franklin streets in Chapel Hill. Through Sept. 13: "Aldwyth: Work v./Work n. -- Collage and Assemblage 1991-2009." Through Sept. 20: "Sage in the Bamboo Grove: The Legacy of Sherman E. Lee." Through Aug. 2: "Metamorphosis in Ovid's Poetry and Early Modern Art." 966-5736, www.ackland.org.

ANIMATION & FINE ART GALLERIES: University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr. Through July 9: Giant Summer Animation Show. 563-2300. www.animationandfineart.com.

ART & SOUL STUDIOS GALLERY: 122 W. Clay St., Mebane. Through Aug. 1: "From the Center Out: Piedmont Artists Celebrate North Carolina." Reception July 3, 7-9 p.m. 563-2300, www.artandsoulmebane.com.

CAFFE DRIADE GALLERY: 1215-A E. Franklin St. www.cafedriade.com.

CARRBORO CENTURY CENTER: 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro.

CHAPEL HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY: 100 Library Drive. Through July 30: Works by B. Jean Oline and Beth Palmer. www.chapelhillarts.org/. 968-2749

CHATHAM ARTS: Downtown Pittsboro. Through July: "Strut Your Stuff," featuring works by member artists. Exhibit opens during the First Sunday celebration and runs through July. www.chathamarts.org. 542-0934.

JESSE KALISHER GALLERY: 209 East Main St., Carrboro. Through July 9: "The Smithsonian Collection." 967-4300. www.kalisher.com.

NC CRAFTS GALLERY: 212 W. Main St., Carrboro. Through July: "Summer Flowers," watercolors by Lois Bronstein. Reception, July 10, 6-9 p.m. www.nccraftsgallery.com, 942-4048.

OPEN EYE GALLERY: 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro. www.openeyecafe.com.

TURNING POINT GALLERY: University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr. Through July 6: New paintings by Wilfred. 967-0402, www.harmonyfineart.com.

TYNDALL GALLERIES: University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr. Through July 18: New paintings by Gayle Stott Lowry. www.tyndallgalleries.com.

WOMANCRAFT: Shops at Eastgate, 1800 E. Franklin St. www.womancraftgifts.com, 469-3741.

Music

300 E. MAIN ST: Carrboro. All shows at 5 p.m. in the parking lot. July 23: TBA. Aug. 27, John Howie Jr. Sept. 24: Great Big Gone. Free. 918-7828.

ARTSCENTER: 300-G Main St., Carrboro. July 11: Lunch Money, 11 a.m. $7. www.artscenterlive.org. 929-2787.

BLUE BAYOU: 106 Churton St., Hillsborough. July 3: The Adrian Duke Projek, 9:30 p.m. 732-2555. bluebayouclub.com.

BYNUM GENERAL STORE: 950 Bynum Road, Bynum. Front Porch Music Series. All shows at 7 p.m. July 10: The Swang Brothers. July 17: Not Dead Yet. July 24: Skeedaddle. July 13: Howie Dewitt. Aug. 7: Near Blind James & Harmonica Bob & Mighty Gospel Inspirations. Aug. 14: Dana and Susan Robinson. Aug. 21: Apple Chill Cloggers with The Hushpuppies. Aug. 28. Saludos Company. www.bynumfrontporch.org.

CAFFE DRIADE: 1215-A E. Franklin St. All shows at 8 p.m. July 1: Michael Troy. July 3: Jaafar. July 4: Sean Renner and Ali Robins. July 8: Mandolin Orange. July 10: Chris Wimberley. July 12: Chris Titchner. July 15: Ken Larson Trio. July 17: Lastwatch. July 18: Nikki Meets the Hibachi. July 22: Chris Castle. July 25: Jay Manley. July 29: Roy Schneider. July 31: Radio Silent Auction. www.cafedriade.com.

CAPT. JOHN'S DOCKSIDE: 11550 U.S.15-501 (Cole Park Plaza). Third Thurdays with Chris Reynolds Swing N' Jazz Trio. 6 p.m. 968-7955.

CAROLINA INN: 211 Pittsboro St. Fridays on the Front Porch. All shows at 5 p.m. and free. July 3: Big Fat Gap. July 10: Tony Williamson. July 17: Mick Mixon and Franklin Street. July 24: The Cadillac Stepbacks. July 31: Gravy Boys. 962-8519. www.carolinainn.com.

CAT'S CRADLE: 300 East Main St., Carrboro. July 11: The Club is Open Festival with American Aquarium, The Future Kings of Nowhere, Filthybird, Nathan Oliver, 9:30 p.m. $8. July 17: The True School Corporation Presents Nice-N-Smooth 20th Anniversary Concert and Afterparty. Doors, 8:30 p.m. $20, $18 in advance. July 18: Girls Rock NC Showcase. July 19: Lost in the Trees. $8. July 22-25 XX Merge (SOLD OUT). July 26: Dredg, Rx Bandits, Zechs Marquis, 8 p.m. $17, $15 advance. July 28: Atmosphere, When God Gives You Ugly featuring Eyedea & Abilities, Attracted to Gods, 9:30 p.m. $25, $22 advance. www.catscradle.com. 967-9053.

THE CAVE: 452 1/2 W. Franklin St. Early shows, 7:30 p.m.; late shows, 10 p.m. July 2: Brandon Herndon & John Pardue's Songslingers Showcase, early; The Defibulators with Sean Kershaw & His Terrible Two, late. July 3: Comedy Night with Johnny Cook, early; Nic Brown's book release party featuring Snuzz, late. July 4: 8th Annual Evil Wiener Wiener Roast. July 6: Triviaa Night, early. July 7: Comedy Open Mic with Johnny Cook, early; Songwriters Open Mic With John Saylor, late. July 8: Wilde Wild Geese with Fontana. July 9: The Club is Open Festival with Aminal, The Dry Heathens, On the Beach, late. July 10: Patrick Phelan, early; Tony Williamson Band, late. 968-9308, www.caverntavern.com.

LOCAL 506: 506 W. Franklin St. July 1: Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Cryptacize, Veelee, 9 p.m. $8. July 2: Madeline & The White Flag Band, The Ginger Envelope, 9:30 p.m. $8. July 3: Rockin' Ammonia Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Free. July 5: The Curtains of Night, Invisible, Trophy Wife. July 6: Japandroids, Mount Weather, 9:30 p.m. $8. July 7: Middle Distance Runner, Drink Up Buttercup, 9:30 p.m. $8. July 8: Butterflies, Birds & Arrows, Permanent Waves, 8:30 p.m. $7. July 9: Modern Day Escape, Steryle, Cast the First Stone. July 10: The Club is Open Festival with Red Collar, The Longers, Rat Jackson, A Rooster for the Masses, with special guest magician Michael Casey, 9 p.m. $7. July 11: The Kinksmen, Some Girls. www.local506.com. 942-5506.

NIGHTLIGHT: 405 1/2 W. Rosemary St. July 4: Fourth of July Party with Wizzerds of Rhyme, The Club and more. July 5: Clang Quartet, Peter Woods, Intinct Control, 9:30 p.m. $5. July 9: Harmute, Israel Darling, 10 p.m. July 10: Vibrant Green, Heavy Hometown. $5. July 12: Abe Vigoda, Whatever Brains, Talbot Tagora, 9:30 p.m. $5. July 15: Castanets, MA Turner, Free Electric State, 9:30 p.m. $6. www.nightlightclub.com.

OPEN EYE CAFE: 100-C E Main St., Carrboro. All shows at 8 p.m. July 1: Chris Wimberley. July 3: The Cliches. July 4: Slingshot Cash. July 10: Emma Hill & Her Gentlemen. July 11: Southern Routes. July 18: Luego. July 24: Loose Mood. www.openeyecafe.com. 968-9410.

THE GREEN AT SOUTHERN VILLAGE: Summer Music Series. All shows free unless otherwise noted. July 3: Illusions of The King: Keith Henderson, $10. July 5: Andrew Marlin. July 12: Project Mastana. July 19: The David DiGuiseppe Trio. July 23: Tres Chicas, $5. July 26: The Laura Ridgeway Trio.www.southernvillage.com.

THE STATION @ SOUTHERN RAIL: 201 East Main St., Carrboro. Free. Tuesdays: Robert Griffin and Friends. Wednesdays: "Trivia from Hell" with host Mark Dorosin. 967-1967. www.srnc.com.

Festivals/Events

SATURDAYS IN SAXAPAHAW: Downtown Saxapahaw. 6 to 8 p.m. Live music, farmers market, children's activities and more. July 4: Holy Ghost Tent Revival. July 11: Woodwork Roadshow. July 18: Django Haskins. www.rivermillvillage.com.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

EASY VIRTUE (PG-13) Chelsea: Daily at 7:10, 9:20.

GOODBYE SOLO (R) Chelsea: Daily at 7, 9:10.

THE HANGOVER (R) Lumina: Daily at 12:50, 3:05, 5:15, 7:30, 9:50.

ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (PG) Lumina: Daily at 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:35. Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40.

MADGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA (PG) Lumina: Daily at 10 a.m.

MY SISTER'S KEEPER (PG-13) Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 12:10, 3:35, 7:20, 10.

THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) Lumina: Daily at 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40. Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 12:25, 3:30, 7:30, 10:10.

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) Lumina: Daily at 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10. Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 12:05, 3:45, 7:05, 10:05.

STAR TREK (PG-13) Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 12:35, 3:30, 7:10, 10:10.

TRANSFORMERS 2 (PG-13) Lumina: Daily at 1, 4, 7, 10. Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:20.

UP (PG) Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 12:25, 4:55, 7:25, 9:50.

VALENTINO: THE LAST EMPEROR (PG-13) Chelsea: Daily at 7:15, 9:30.

FRIDAY-TUESDAY

AWAY WE GO (R) Chelsea: Daily at 7:20, 9:30. Sat-Sun matinees at 2:20, 4:40.

CHERI (R) Chelsea: Daily at 7, 9:10, Sat-Sun matinees at 2, 4:10.

THE HANGOVER (R) Lumina: Daily at 12:50, 3:05, 5:15, 7:30, 9:50.

ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (PG) Lumina: Daily at 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:35.

THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) Lumina: Daily at 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40.

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) Lumina: Daily at 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10.

TRANSFORMERS 2 (PG-13) Lumina: Daily at 1, 4, 7, 10.

THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123 (R) Lumina: Daily at 12:20, 2:35, 4:45, 7:20, 9:45.

UP (PG) Lumina: Daily at 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:35.

WHATEVER WORKS (PG-13) Chelsea: Daily at 7:10, 9:20; Sat-Sun matinees at 2:10, 4:20.

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