Nosferatu screens at The Carolina Theatre on Sunday
Thirst4Architecture Happy Hour - Thursday, 6-8pm - Informal networking event for anyone interested in architecture and design, sponsored by Triangle Modernist Houses. Refreshments are provided, and there will be a special brick-carving event in which you can create your own personal brick sculpture. Triangle Brick Co., 6523, Hwy 55; Free; 919-740-8407
Meredith Monk - Thursday, 7pm - A talk with integrated performances and video clips that distills Monk’s 50-year journey as a composer, choreographer, filmmaker and performer. Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr.; Free; 919-684-4444
Widows & Wakes: A Victorian House in Mourning - Friday, 7-9:30pm - Experience Victorian mourning traditions and customs at this guided candlelight program. Costumed guides lead you through the historic house, where you will experience period funerary and mourning practices, witness a period séance and hear performances of North Carolina folk ballads. Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; $4; 919-477-5498
David Sedaris - Friday, 8pm - The best-selling author and humorist appears for an evening of recollections and all-new readings. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $40+; 919-680-2787
Reggie Watts - Friday, 8pm - A solo show of whip-smart comedy. Reynolds Industries Theater, 125 Science Dr.; $32 and $38; 919-684-4444
Duke Jazz and Djembe Ensembles with Wycliffe Gordon - Friday, 8-10pm - Showcase concert featuring the Duke Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Brown, and the Duke Djembe and Afro-Cuban Ensembles, directed by Bradley Simmons, with Gordon, special guest trombonist. Page Auditorium, 402 Chapel Dr.; $5; 919-684-4444
Habitat Halloween Bike Ride - Friday, 7:30am registration, 9am race time - Bike through Durham County and raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; $50 in advance, $55 day of race; 919-682-0516
Howl-O-Ween Fundraiser - Saturday, 11am-3pm - Featuring games for kids and dogs, raffle prizes, doggy costume contest, music and pet product/service vendors and a dog wash. Camp Bow Wow Doggy Daycare, 1710 Page Rd. Ext.; Free admission; 919-321-8971
Dtown Oktoberfest - Saturday, noon - The festivities begins with a mini-parade led by the Bulltown Strutters, followed by Good beer and celebrations, with Motorco dressed as a traditional beer hall, inside and out. It wouldn’t be Oktoberfest without a little Oompah, so expect to hear music from The Little German Band accompanied by traditional dancers from 1-4pm - fifteen dancers and musicians on stage and counting! There'lll be plenty of Spaten Oktoberfest, the world's premier Oktoberfest beer, served in liter and half-liter steins, along with traditional German bratwurst and pretzels. Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; Free; 919-901-0875;
Fall Music Celebration - Saturday, 4-6:30pm - A festive, hero-themed program with a mid-concert Halloween parade and food provided by local food trucks. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free
Jerry Douglas Band - Saturday, 8pm - The world’s most renowned dobro player performs with his band. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $35-$40; 919-560-3030
Autumn Fun Day - Sunday, noon-3pm - Enjoy several activity stations and displays at this drop-in nature celebration with science and craft projects. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.; Free; 919-668-1707
Halloween Food Truck Rodeo - Sunday, 12:30-4:30pm - Featuring 45-plus vendors and music by Dud Addis Band and DJ Pittipat. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free admission; 919-794-8194
Durham’s Thrill of the Nerds - Sunday, 3-6pm - Dress up the whole family and enjoy live music on the lawn, kid's crafts, family games, costume contest, pumpkin hunt, prizes and food, all to benefit Communities in Schools of Durham. Hill House, 900 S. Duke St.; $6/adult, $3/kids ages 2-12; 919-403-1936
Ciompi Concert No. 2 - Sunday, 5pm - Featuring distinguished clarinetist Allan Ware. Nelson Music Room, 1304 Campus Dr.; $20; 919-684-4444
Randy Travis - Sunday, 7pm - The country superstar celebrates the 25th year of his award-studded career with special guest The Henningsens. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $38+; 919-680-2787
Nosferatu - Sunday, 7pm - The very rare 35mm print of the 63-minute American re-release cut of F.W. Murnau's 1922 masterpiece. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $18 in advance, $20 at the door; 919-560-3030
On Julia Child at 100: An Appreciation - Sunday, 7:30pm - In this centennial year of Child’s birth, Judith Jones, Laura Shapiro and Alexandra Leaf come together to celebrate America’s first lady of French food. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $12; 919-560-3030
