Fanfare Ciocarlia
Heroes and Villains After Dark; Fri. Sept. 21, 6-9pm Learn about special effects, attend panel discussions, visit the comic book swap and create your own costumes. Grab a bite at one of the food trucks. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; $7; 919-220-5429
The Bad Plus; Sept. 21 – 22, 9pm Jazz originals, improvisation and daring covers from a lawless trio. Presented by Duke Performances. Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $24; 919-684-4444
Selenotropic; Sept. 22 – 30 This collaborative exhibition of works by Katharine Whalen and Chance Murray promises to be a vibrant exploration of the growth and decay of everyday life. With excursions into unknown and sometimes dark spaces, the pieces in the show feed off of one another, and eventually move back into the light. The opening reception is slated for Friday, September 28. The Carrack Modern Art Gallery, 111 W. Parrish St.; Free; 919-452-1245
Heroes, Villains and Special Effects; Sat. Sept. 22, 10am-5pm Learn the secrets behind the film and entertainment industry. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; Free with museum admission; 919-220-5429
Creative Food Drive; Sat. Sept. 22, 3-7pm Local organizations compete in creating sculptures from non-perishable food items, which will then go to Food Bank of Central & Eastern N.C. and Housing for New Hope. Rigsbee North – Motorco, Fullsteam and the adjoining block; Free to participate; 919-682-2870
Octoberfest; Sat. Sept. 22, 4-11pm Street party with live music. Bull City Burger and Brewery, 107 E. Parrish St., Ste. 105; Free admission; 919-680-2333
Brian Regan; Sat. Sept. 22, 7pm One of America’s hottest family-friendly comedians. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $44.50+; 919-680-2787
Triangle Corporate Battle of the Bands; Sat. Sept. 22, 7:30pm The battle is getting a touch of classical this year in support of benefiting charity KidZNotes. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; $25
Schumann Trio; Sat. Sept. 22, 8pm A program of Beethoven, Bruch and Brahms. Reynolds Industries Theater, 125 Science Dr.; $30; 919-684-4444
Nick Moss and The Flip Tops; Sat. Sept. 22, 9:30pm-midnight A 20-year veteran of the blues circuit, Moss has played with some of the greatest bluesmen of all time including: great Chicago guitarist Jimmy Dawkins, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and Chicago blues legend Jimmy Rogers. Now, he brings is renaissance blues to Durham. Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse, 5410 Hwy 55; $12 in advance, $15 at the door; 919-361-2222
Fanfare Ciocarlia; Sun. Sept. 23, 6pm The world’s hottest Gypsy brass band. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.; $18; 919-684-4444
