Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet performs at Casbah on Friday and Saturday
Hills to Holy Water Benefit Concert - Thursday, 5-11pm - Tickets for food and beer will be sold at the park. Fish plates will be sold for $10 with all proceeds benefiting KidZNotes. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; $10 suggested donation; 919-794-8194
Anjelah Johnson - Thursday, 7pm - Comedian famous for her viral videos performs her stand-up routine. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $33.50; 919-560-3030
Clannad - Friday, 8pm - The legendary Irish family band celebrates their 40th anniversary. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $35-$55; (919) 560-3030
Rafal Blechacz - Friday, 8pm - An evening of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Szymanowski on piano. Reynolds Industries Theater, 125 Science Dr.; $30; 919-684-4444
Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet - Friday and Saturday, 9pm - The leader of the new school of jazz players performs with his top-notch quintet in a Duke Performances concert. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St.; $24; 919-684-4444
Red Show Walk and Family Fun Day - Saturday, 11am-3pm - A one-mile family walk through the trails of Woodcroft to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Durham. Wear red shoes, decorate your wagons, bikes and strollers and plan for a day of fun while raising money for a good cause. Woodcroft Shopping Center, 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; $10 for individuals and $25 for families with three or more members; 919-403-0025
Music for Fences - Saturday, 4pm - Featuring Don Dixon, Robert Kirkland, Greg Humphrey and friends; Lud; Brice Randall Brickford; and Waumiss. All proceeds go to building free fences and providing free spay/neuter for chained dogs. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; $10 in advance, $12 day of concert; 919-794-8194
The Carrack Modern Art Gala and Auction - Saturday, 6pm - An elegant evening featuring original artworks created and donated by Carrack artists. Beer, wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. The Carrack Modern Art Gallery, 111 W. Parrish St.; $25, $100 for champagne preview party at 5pm
Jimmy Thackery - Saturday, 9:30pm - Tough, heavy guitar playing. Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse, 5410-Y Hwy. 55; $15 in advance, $18 at the door; 919-361-2222
The Australian Pink Floyd Show - Sunday, 7pm - The biggest Pink Floyd show on the planet. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $33.50+; 919-680-2787
