What is certain is Ólafur Elíasson's The uncertain museum exhibit opens tonight
Ólafur Elíasson: The uncertain museum – Opening Thursday - Steel, wooden floor, wire, motors, spotlight, projection foil, glass and mirror discs. These are the ingredients to artist Elíasson’s popular interactive installation, on display until September 30, that explores the relationship between spectator and object by allowing a visitor to step inside the nearly 10 feet tall, 15 feet wide circular “museum” and view themselves reflected on three large glass discs. Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr.; $5; 919-684-5135; www.nasher.duke.edu
Third Friday - Friday, 6-11pm - Gallery crawl with live music and other performances. The Durham History Hub will also be hosting an open house, to let you get a glimpse of how the exhibits are coming together. Various downtown locations; Free; www.thirdfridaydurham.com
Paul Taylor Dance Company - Friday and Saturday, 8pm - The company presents one of Taylor’s most famous works, Aureole, which was originally commissioned by the American Dance Festival and is now celebrating its 50th anniversary. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $23-$51; 919-680-2787; www.dpacnc.com
Children’s Matinee: Paul Taylor Dance Company - Saturday, 1pm - A program specially designed to delight the imaginations of children that includes an interactive portion for audience members. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $15; 919-680-2787; www.dpacnc.com
Blue 5K - Saturday, 8:30am - Run with Wool E. Bull inside the athletic park before finishing at the American Tobacco Historic District complex. Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, proceeds benefit Drug Free N.C. and Urban Ministries of Durham. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; $30; 919-481-9556; www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com
Txakolifest - Saturday, 1pm-2am - Enjoy music by four bands and use your complimentary cider glass to sample the slightly tart tastes of the Basque wine Txakoli. Food and wine are all sold separately, with the first session of the festival lasting from 1-4pm, the second from 4-7pm and the third general admission session from 7pm on. Buy advance tickets at Six Plates or Wine Authorities. Six Plates Wine Bar, 2812 Erwin Rd.; $12; 919-321-0203; www.sixplates.com
Rock the Park - Saturday, 8-10pm - Enjoy the movie Jumper in the park. Duke Park, 106 W. Knox St.; Free; 919-560-4355; www.dprplaymore.org
Jackson Browne - Sunday, 7:30pm - Playing guitar and piano, Jackson performs songs from his entire body of work, with varying set lists. Singer-songwriter and fiddle player Sara Watkins opens his summer Acoustic Tour as a special guest. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $41+; 919-680-2787; www.dpacnc.com
