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An exhibit examining the life of Louis E. Austin, editor and publisher of the Carolina Times newspaper from 1927 to his death in 1971. On exhibit through March 2019. Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m. Museum of Durham History, 500 W. Main St., Durham. bit.ly/2EqDGwd, 919-246-9993.

Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 6-9 p.m. FRANK Gallery, 201 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2DvJ6GL, 919-636-4135.

Featuring over 45 local makers and artists. Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Durham Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan St., Durham. bit.ly/2SL3SVx.

Find unique holiday gifts, and mix and mingle with the local artists. Complimentary beverages, and a free raffle ticket with every item purchased. Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-5 p.m. Free admisson. Shadowbox, Unit 2200D, 900 E. Club St., Durham. lowfareartfair.com.

Colorful beaded animal sculptures; African artworks; wooden sculptures; home furnishings; gift items. All sales support Amina’s Gift which provides funding for the medical and educational needs of African children. Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 12-4 p.m. Amina’s Gift, 52 Dogwood Acres Drive, Chapel Hill. aminasgift.org.

Performance by Thomas Rhyant's Sam Cooke Review and presentations by local artists including filmmakers, photographers and spoken word performers. Hosted by Creative Orange. Details: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. Free admission; cash bar. The PIT, 462 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2RGR9D7.

Featuring music by Laurelyn Dossett, Riley Baugus, Wendy & Dashawn Hickman, Alex McKinney, Scott Manring, Alex Bingham & Libby Rodenbough (of Mipso), with special guest appearance by Ray Dooley. Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. $12-$48. Playmakers Repertory Company, Kenan Theatre, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2SfXEfV, 919-962-7529.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. $29.50-$39.50. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St., Durham. bit.ly/2Ei5imY, 919-560-3030.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. $15-$18. The ArtsCenter, Wynn Theater, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro. bit.ly/2EggMaL, 919-929-2787.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 7-10 p.m. The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham. bit.ly/2SpHFvN.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 9 p.m. $5. Hot Tin Roof, 115 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. hottinroofbar.com, 919-296-9113.

Christmas concert of familiar carols and other holiday selections. Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham. vocalartsensemble.org, 919-660-3302.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St., Durham. thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 9 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St., Durham. thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. $10. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave., Durham. motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. $5. Pinhook, 117 W Main St., Durham. thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 9 p.m. $50. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Lane, Durham. bit.ly/2EdHxwl, 919-486-5299.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 9 p.m. $7. The Station, 201 E. Main St., Carrboro. stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.

Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. $10-$75. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St., Durham. bit.ly/2G1815Y, 919-560-3030.

A celebration of the best in classic American Folk and Bluegrass. Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 8-9:30 p.m. $15. The ArtsCenter, Wynn Theater, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro. bit.ly/2G1W0NT, 919-929-2787.

Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 N. Roxboro St., Durham. bit.ly/2rOGQAW.

Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 3-4 p.m. North Regional Library, Meeting Room, 221 Milton Road, Durham. bit.ly/2PZSXcH, 919-560-0231.

Sponsored by Pinecone. Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St., Durham. thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.

Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. $10. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St., Durham. thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.

Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. $25. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St., Carrboro. catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.

Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Back Room. $8 Advance/$10 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St., Carrboro. catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.

Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.

Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 9 p.m. $10. Pinhook, 117 W Main St., Durham. thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.

Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Lane, Durham. bit.ly/29hwDSr, 919-486-5299.

Elizabeth Field and Allison Nyquist, violins; Stephanie Vial, cello; Elisabeth Wright, harpsichord. Details: Sunday, Dec. 16, 4-5:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation. Person Hall, UNC, 181 E. Cameron Ave.., Chapel Hill. unc.live/2RBvxI2, 919-962-1039.

With vocalist Denise Barnes. Details: Sunday, Dec. 16, 4-7 p.m. $15. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St., Durham. bit.ly/2rzYCbK, 919-683-1709.

Details: Sunday, Dec. 16, 5-7 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St., Durham. thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.

Lynn Blakey Christmas album presentation. Details: Sunday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m., Back Room. $10. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St., Carrboro. catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.

Presenting an afternoon of rock masterpieces by Kiss, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more. Details: Sunday, Dec. 16, Noon. $5 Advance/$7 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave., Durham. motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.

Details: Sunday, Dec. 16, 3:30 p.m. Free. Pinhook, 117 W Main St., Durham. thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.

Details: Sunday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Free. The Station, 201 E. Main St., Carrboro. stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.

Reason for the Season Christmas Tour. Details: Monday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. $34.50-$128. DPAC, 123 Vivian St., Durham. bit.ly/2APGsHb, 919-680-2787.

Handmade Holiday Tour. Details: Monday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. $49.50-$99.50. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St., Durham. bit.ly/2EfdhBl, 919-560-3030.

Holiday concert. Details: Monday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Free. McMannen United Methodist Church, 4102 Neal Road, Durham. bit.ly/2BO6mN3, 919-239-9083.

All levels and instruments welcome. Details: Monday, Dec. 17, 5:45-7 p.m. Free; donations welcome. The ArtsCenter, Nicholson Gallery, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro. bit.ly/2QdG7s5, 919-929-2787.

Details: Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 18-19, 7:30 p.m. $45-$90. DPAC, 123 Vivian St., Durham. bit.ly/2EdqVor, 919-680-2787.

Details: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $59.50-$99.50. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan St., Durham. bit.ly/2zTbeiP, 919-560-3030.

Details: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St., Durham. thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.

2nd Annual Horton’s Holiday Hayride. Details: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. $25 Advance/$28 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St., Carrboro. catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.

Details: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.

Classic Basie, Ellington and some holiday favorites. Details: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Lane, Durham. bit.ly/29hwDSr, 919-486-5299.

A sing-a-long of seasonal songs with Rebecca Newton and a cast of musical characters. Details: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St., Durham. bit.ly/2rmNO0A, 919-401-1979.

Details: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. $28 Advance/$32 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St., Carrboro. catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.

Details: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m., Back Room. $5 Advance/$8 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St., Carrboro. catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.

Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 7-10 p.m. The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham. bit.ly/2SpHFvN.

Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. $10. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 210 St Marys Road, Hillsborough. bit.ly/2RCPcY5, 919-732-9308.

“All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey; “Last Christmas” by Wham!; “Winter Wonderland” and “Let it Snow.” Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 7-9 p.m. $8-$13. The ArtsCenter, Wynn Theater, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro. bit.ly/2QdG7s5, 919-929-2787.

Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St., Durham. thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.

Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m., Back Room. $17 Advance/$20 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St., Carrboro. catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.

Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.

Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, $20. Local 506, 506 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. local506.com.

The annual year end music mixer and indie social 2018. Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m. $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave., Durham. motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.

Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m. $8-$10. Pinhook, 117 W Main St., Durham. thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.

Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m. $7. The Station, 201 E. Main St., Carrboro. stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.

Details: Fridays, 9:30 p.m. No cover charge. Cuban Revolution, 318 Blackwell St., Suite 100, Durham. bit.ly/2hy7A7x, 919-687-4300.

Details: Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. No cover charge. Cuban Revolution, 318 Blackwell St., Suite 100, Durham. bit.ly/2hy7A7x, 919-687-4300.

Details: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. The Original Q Shack, 2510 University Drive, Durham. 919-402-4227.

Details: Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. Free. Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Blvd., Durham. 919-286-4400.

Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. $81-$91. DPAC, 123 Vivian St., Durham. bit.ly/2BQbdxf, 919-680-2787.

Sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. Music by Rip the Calico; calling by Kyle Johnston. Details: Friday, Dec. 14, Lesson 7:30 p.m.; Dance 8 p.m. $10/nonmembers; $8/members. No partner/experience is needed. Please wear soft-soled shoes. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro. tcdancers.org.

Dances for kids, teens and grownups of all ages. Sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. Music by Carolina Cat Wranglers; calling by Joy Greenwolfe. Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, Potluck Supper 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 6:30-9 p.m. Dance. $5 person/$15 family. No partner/experience is needed. Please wear soft-soled shoes. Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2qhFJtJ.

DJ/Caller Emily Rush will lead contra dances to recorded pop music. Sponsored by the Triangle Country Dancers. Details: Monday, Dec. 17, Lesson 7 p.m.; Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m. $8. No partner/experience is needed. Please wear soft-soled shoes. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro. tcdancers.org.

Sponsored by Sun Assembly English Country Dancers. Live music by Mara and Dean. All dances are taught in a gender-neutral manner. No partner required. Details: Thursday, Dec. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $7. 916 Lamond Ave., Durham. sunassembly.org, 919-683-9672.

Half Salsa with Latin Mix. Details: Sundays, Beginner lesson 6:45; Social 7:30-9:45 p.m. $6, includes lesson. Triangle Dance Studio, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham. dancegumbo.com, 919-490-7280.

Swing, Ballroom, Latin, Country & Freestyle Dances. Couples and singles welcome. Details: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Drop-In-Pay-What-You-Can. Spanky’s Restaurant & Bar, Upstairs, 101 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. Info: 760-580-0116.

A new play reading about the life of journalist Marvel Cooke by playwright Jacqueline E. Lawton. Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Playmakers Repertory Company, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill. unc.live/2E1s0ip, 919-962-7529.

Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. $41.50-$56.50. DPAC, 123 Vivian St., Durham. bit.ly/2zvFS1m, 919-680-2787.

Presented by Triangle Performance Ensemble. Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m. $17-$20. Hillside High School Theater, 3727 Fayetteville St., Durham. bit.ly/2Qf7h1X.

Presented by Family Saturday Series. Details: Saturday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. $5. Carolina Theatre, Cinema One, 309 West Morgan St., Durham. bit.ly/2DXU9H3, 919-560-3030.

Hosted by Michelle MaClay. Details: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.

Arrive early for a good seat and to grab some food from the food truck before the show. Details: Fridays, 8-9:30 p.m. Durty Bull, 206 Broadway St., Suite 104, Durham. durtybull.com, 919-688-2337.

Costumed interpreters will lead you on a candlelit tour through the Historic Area festooned with period decorations celebrating Christmas in the 1870's. Story telling; hot cider; cookies. Details: Friday, Dec. 14, 6:45-9:15 p.m. $3-$6. Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham. bit.ly/2DTLPIh, 919-627-6990.

Featuring “pop up” readings from local authors; the opening a variety of homes and historic sites; miniature train; visit from Santa. Details: Sunday, Dec. 16, 1-7 p.m. $18-$30. Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 200 North Churton St., Hillsborough. bit.ly/2P9TGnn.