Barnes & Noble
8030 Renaissance Parkway
The Streets of Southpoint, Durham
806-1930
www.bn.com
“High Points and Lows: Life, Faith and Figuring It All Out,” Austin Carty. Aug. 14 at 2 p.m.
“Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color,” Patricia Phillips Marshall and Jo Ramsay Leimenstoll. Aug. 28 at 2 p.m.

Flyleaf Books
752 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill
942-7936
www.flyleafbooks.com
“You Lost Me There,” Rosecrans Baldwin. Aug. 12 at 7 p.m.

McIntyre’s Fine Books
2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro
542-3030
www.fearrington.com
“Beyond Accessibility: Towards Full Inclusion of People With Disabilities in Faith Communities,” Brett Webb-Mitchell. Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.
“You Lost Me There,” Rosecrans Baldwin. Aug. 14 at 11 a.m.

Quail Ridge Books & Music
3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh
828-1588
www.quailridgebooks.com
“A History of North Carolina Wine: From Scuppernong to Syrah,” Alexia Jones Helsley. Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
“The Southern Mind Under Union Rule: The Diary of James Rumley, Beaufort, North Carolina,” Judkin Browning. Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
“Hurricane Hazel in the Carolinas,” Jay Barnes. Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
“Simpler Living: A Back to Basics Guide to Cleaning, Furnishing, Storing, Decluttering, Streamlining, Organizing and More,” Jeff Davidson. Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

“Composed,” Roseanne Cash. Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
“Women, Writing and Soul-Making: Creativity and the Sacred Feminine,” Peggy Tabor Miller. Aug. 22 at 3 p.m (photo above)

The Regulator Bookshop
720 Ninth St., Durham
286-2700
www.regulatorbookshop.com
“Bonobo Handshake,” Vanessa Williams. Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.
“You Lost Me There,” Rosecrans Baldwin. Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.

Artspace
201 E. Davie St., Raleigh
821-2787
www.artspacenc.org
“Handmade Felt.” Participants can put together their own felt to make original artwork. Aug. 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America “Concepts in Care” Conference
Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown
3415 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh
866-AFA-8484
www.alzfdn.org
Free educational conference for family caregivers. Top experts provide medical updates and hands-on strategies for dementia care. Includes memory screenings, Virtual Dementia Tour, respite care, breakfast and lunch. Aug. 7 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Calm & Sense
2603-111 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
787-1799
www.calmandsense.biz
Instruction on creating aromatherapy salts, sprays and facial masks every Saturday from 10 a.m-6 p.m.
Meditation circle every Monday from 6:30-7 p.m.

Earth Fare
Brier Creek, 10341 Moncrieffe Rd., Raleigh
848-0200
www.thecenternhs.com/events
Pain Free With Acupuncture. Informative course explaining the basics of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Aug. 3 from 6:30-7 p.m. (image above)
Everything You Wanted to Know About Acupuncture. Answers to the most frequently asked questions about acupuncture. Aug. 17 from 6:30-7 p.m.
Athletic Performance and Acupuncture. Overview of Oriental medicine and athletic performance. Aug. 31 from 6:30-7 p.m.

N.C. Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill
962-0522
www.ncbg.unc.edu
Rain Gardening in the Home Landscape. Aug. 1 from 2-4 p.m.
Native Medicinal and Edible Plants Workshop. What to know about little-known and potent medical plants plus how to enhance soil and grow tasty snacks. (Must register to attend.) Aug.7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Yoga at the Garden. Class on mindful yoga practices. Aug. 8., Aug. 22 from 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Chinese Brush Painting for Families: Panda Bears. Utilizing important brush strokes to create a fun painting. Aug. 14 from 1-3:30 p.m.

Parents Will Seminar: Tips to Follow for Family Changes
Stevens & Hand Law Office
547 Keisler Dr., Cary
858-5111
Seminar on the importance of creating and updating a will, tips for simplifying the process and helpful insight regarding life changes. (Must register to attend.) Aug 19 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Be Happy! Meditation for Beginners
Moving Mantra Yoga Studio
200 Sawmill Rd., Ste. 101, Raleigh
449-0530
www.MovingMantraYoga.com
Fourth Friday every month from 6-7:30 p.m.

Carrboro Cybrary
100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro
918-7387
www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary.asp
Carrboro Readers Book Club. Third Thursday every month from 7-8 p.m.

Cary Photographic Artists
Jordan Hall Art Center
908 N. Harrison Ave., Cary
www.caryphotographicartists.org
Meets first and third Thursday every month at 7:30 p.m.

Center for Chiropractic & Wellness
8300 Health Park, Ste. 133, Raleigh
845-3280
www.carolinachirowellness.com
Open-house acupuncture clinic every Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Coffee and Contacts: Power Networking for Women
Marriott Crabtree, Crabtree Grill
4500 Marriott Dr., Raleigh
327-5021
www.meetup.com/coffee-and-contacts-cary
Meetings every Thursday from 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
5517 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 1000, Durham
401-9333
www.cornucopiahouse.org
Support group for caregivers, spouses, partners and family members. Second Monday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m.

The Diabetes Bus Initiative
1100 Navaho Dr., Ste. 249, Raleigh
876-8466
www.thediabetesbus.org
“Living Well With Diabetes,” managing this disease. First Saturday of every month from 10-11 a.m.

Heartbeats Jam
Gifts With a Heart
2867 Jones Franklin Rd., Raleigh
www.raleighdrumcircle.org
Drum circle. Aug. 22 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Holistic Moms Network
Friends Meeting House
625 Tower St., Raleigh
676-4652
www.holisticmoms.org
Meets the third Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh
233-2121
www.raleighdrumcircle.org
Drum circle. Aug. 16 from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (photo above)

Newcomers Club of Raleigh
J. J. Crowder Masonic Lodge #743
9920 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh
435-8007
www.newcomersclubraleigh.org
Welcome coffee. First Friday of every month at 10 a.m.

A Place for Women to Gather
8083 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh
462-1134
www.womengather.org
“How to Rebuild When Your Marriage Ends,” support group for separated and divorced women. Meets first and second Thursdays at 6 p.m. (Must register to attend.)

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Carolina Pointe II
6013 Farrington Rd., Ste. 101
Chapel Hill
966-3494
www.unclineberger.org
Yoga for Everyone. Every Monday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Meditative Yoga. Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Yoga at Shelley Lake
1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh
www.yttonline.org
Yoga in a natural settting. Taught by Yoga Teachers of the Triangle. No experience necessary. Every Sunday from 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Morehead Planetarium
250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
962-1236
www.moreheadplanetarium.org
Current Science Forum. Topics making the news. Aug. 5 at 7 p.m.

N.C. Museum of Life and Science
433 Murray Ave., Durham
220-5429
www.ncmls.org
“Engineer’s Day,” hands-on activities on the science of engineering. Aug. 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

N.C. Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh
807-7900
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
“Scouting: 100 Years of Adventure,” commemorating the centennial anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Thru summer
“Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina.” Chronicles how Jewish traditions have blended with Southern culture. Thru summer
First Fridays at the Museum. After-hours exhibits plus special programming. Aug. 6 from 6-9 p.m.
“Wonderful Wood,” James Duxbury makes bowls and other objects from wood. Aug. 14 from 12-4 p.m. (image above)
“History à la Carte: Colored Confederates and U.S. Colored Troops,” the struggle for freedom of people of color who served in the Union or Confederate army in the Civil War, and what is being done to honor them today. Aug. 18 from 12:10-1p.m. Bring your lunch; beverages provided.

N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W. Jones St., Raleigh
733-7450
www.naturalsciences.org
First Fridays. Open Museum Store and Nature Art Gallery. Light refreshments and live music. Free cult classic movie showing at 7 p.m. First Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m.

Katherine Whalen’s Lucky. July 1 from 5:40-7:30 p.m.
Raleigh City Museum
220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
832-3775
www.raleighcitymuseum.org
Fayetteville Street walking tour. Covers 200 years of Raleigh history. Every Thursday at 10 a.m.
Oak City Art Market. Raleigh’s top artists create and display their work for sale. Aug. 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Burning Coal Theatre Company
Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School
224 Polk St., Raleigh
834-4001
www.burningcoal.org
Ebeneezer and the Hymnasters. Aug. 8 at 7 p.m.

Koka Booth Amphitheatre
101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary
462-2025
www.boothamphitheatre.com
Aniversario de La Ley VII. Local and international chart-topping Mexican bands. Aug. 8 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sheryl Crow with Colbie Caillat. Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. (photo above)

The Carolina Theatre
309 W. Morgan St., Durham
560-3030
www.carolinatheatre.org
Kim Waters and Maysa. Aug. 22 at 8 p.m.

Cat’s Cradle
300 E. Main St., Carrboro
967-9053
www.catscradle.com
Mission of Burma. Aug. 13 at 9 p.m.

Music in the Garden Series
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Duke University, Durham
684-4444
www.dukeperformances.org
Mallarmé Chamber Players. Aug. 4 at 7 p.m.
Ciompi Quartet’s Fred Raimi, cello featuring Jane Hawkins. Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.

Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St., Durham
680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
Norah Jones. Aug. 8 at 7 p.m.
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.
Natalie Merchant. Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.

N.C. Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh
839-6262
www.ncartmuseum.org
Joan Baez. Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.
Los Lobos. Aug. 7 at 8 p.m.
Dan Zanes and Friends. Aug. 15 at 4 p.m.
Neko Case. Aug 19 at 8 p.m.

Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South St., Raleigh
821-2030
www.progressenergycenter.com
Adam Lambert. Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Raleigh Amphitheatre
Lenoir and McDowell St., Raleigh
800-745-3000
www.livenation.com
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Aug. 3 at 2:15 p.m.
Goo Goo Dolls. Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
O.A.R. Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Umphrey’s McGee. Aug. 13 at 7 p.m.
Heart. Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m
Maroon 5. Aug. 17 at 7 p.m.
STS9. Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.
The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue. Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh
831-6400
www.livenation.com
Zac Brown Band. Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.
Jack Johnson. Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.
Creed. Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
KISS. Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m.

5th Annual Hope’s Hope Golf Classic
Prestonwood Country Club
300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary
303-0182
www.hopeshope.org
Charity golf tournament to raise funds for neurodegenerative diseases. Aug. 9

5th Annual Sunfest
Clay Street, downtown Mebane
563-1214
www.downtownmebane.com
Traditional games and activities for children and families. Aug. 7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Beer and Bourbon BBQ Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary
462-2025
www.boothamphitheatre.com
Food and drink sampling. Aug. 6 from 6-10 p.m. and Aug. 7 from 12-6 p.m.

Morehead Planetarium Skywatching Session
Ebenezer Church Recreation Area
280 State Park Rd., Apex
962-1236
www.moreheadplanetarium.org
Perseid Meteor shower watching. Aug. 12 at 9 p.m. (photo above)

N.C. Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill
962-0522
www.ncbg.unc.edu
Free tours of the gardens. Every Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thru summer

Old Chapel Hill Cemetery
South Road, Chapel Hill
942-7818
www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us/index.aspx?page=873
Tours of the cemetery. Guides tell about the slaves, statesmen, senators and salesmen who helped build Chapel Hill. Every Saturday at 10 a.m.

ArtsCenter
300-G E. Main St., Carrboro
929-2787
www.artscenterlive.org
Carolina Casbah Belly Dance Showcase. Professional Middle Eastern dancers and musicians from throughout central North Carolina. Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. (photo at right)

Koka Booth Amphitheatre
101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary
462-2025
www.boothamphitheatre.com
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Aug. 26-28 at 8 p.m.

Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St., Raleigh
823-3111
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
“The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee.” Aug. 6 & 7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 at 8:00 p.m. and Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 3:00 p.m.

The General Store Café
39 West St., Pittsboro
542-6815
www.goathouserefuge.org
Goathouse Refuge animal sanctuary and adoption agency sells tickets for burritos and entry into a raffle, with proceeds going to Goathouse Refuge. Aug. 3 from 6-9 p.m.

Jimmy V Cruise to Key West: A Party for a Purpose
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh
319-0441
www.golfclassic.org
South Beach and Key West-themed party to raise money for cancer research. Refreshments, live music, silent auctions and mini shows. Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.

Jimmy V Gala for Cancer Research
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh
319-0441
www.golfclassic.org
Black-tie affair celebrating a year of achievements in cancer research by the V Foundation. Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.

Latino Festival
Rock Quarry Park
701 Stadium Dr., Durham
560-4355
www.DPRPlayMore.org
Dancing, music, soccer, information booths and music organized by Durham Parks and Recreation. Aug. 7 from 3-8 p.m. (photo above)

Racquets for Research
Raleigh Racquet Club
5516 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh
www.regonline/racquets
The V Foundation hosts its fifth annual Racquets for Research tennis tournament with celebrity guest Don Johnson. Tennis enthusiasts from around the Triangle can gather for a day of fun and philanthropy. Aug. 14 at 8 a.m.

Ten Thousand Villages SchoolKit Drive
Ten Thousand Villages
435 Woodburn Ave., Raleigh
821-1110
www.raleigh.tenthousandvillages.com
Annual school-supply drive for refugee children and those in orphanages. Donations of supplies such as pencils, notebooks, ruler and erasers are accepted. Thru Aug. 31

The V Foundation Public Cancer Forum
Raleigh Convention Center
500 Salisbury St., Raleigh
www.jimmyv.org
Researchers and doctors present the latest research developments on cancer in our own community. Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Women’s Power Networking Cocktails and Contacts
Worth It Cafe
2945 S. Miami Blvd., Durham
www.WPNCocktailsBrierCreek082610.eventbrite.com
Networking event for businesswomen. Aug. 26 from 6:30-9 p.m.

Bookmarked! A Celebration of Reading With Children
Quail Ridge Books
3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh
828-1588
www.lucysbookclub.org
Celebrity reading with Judith Viorst. Proceeds benefit Lucy’s Book Club, a program that encourages kids to read. June 4-6

Hillsborough Hog Day
Downtown Hillsborough
732-8156
www.hogdays.com
Summer barbecue festival. Featuring food, cooking contests, live music and kids’ activities. June 19 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

101 Lounge
444 S. Blount Street
101 Palladium Plaza, Raleigh
833-8008
www.101raleigh.com

All Dolled Up. Charity event to benefit the Women in Need Foundation, featuring a silent auction, hair styling, teeth whitening, manicures, full service bar and complimentary refreshments. June 26 from 4-9 p.m.

SAFE Haven For Cats
8471-101 Garvey Dr., Raleigh
872-7233
www.safehavenforcats.org
Open-house that includes adoption discounts and information activities for kids. June 19-20 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Superheroes Ball
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh
834-4040
www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
Gala with music, cocktails, dinner and dancing. Proceeds benefit the Imagination Fund of the museum. June 5 at 6 p.m.

Women Helping Women Expo
Wake County Shrine Club
6015 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh
www.womenhelpingwomen2010.eventbrite.com
Networking, appetizers, beverages and a raffle. Proceeds benefit Striving for More, a charity that helps children with cancer and their families. June 10 from 5-9 p.m.