Lizzy Ross Band and John Howie Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff - Thursday, 6pm - Enjoy the original Americana from singer-songwriter Lizzy Ross and her band, and the high lonesome sound of acoustic guitar player John Howie Jr. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; Free; (919) 433-1566; www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com
Barbara Claypole White - Thursday, 7pm - The author reads from and discusses her first novel, The Unfinished Garden. Set in White’s native England, the novel is a love story about grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder and dirt. The Regulator, 720 Ninth St.; Free; (919) 286-2700; www.regulatorbookshop.com
Charanga Carolina - Friday, 6pm - The Cuban ensemble features flute, violins, brass, piano, bass and percussion. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; Free; (919) 433-1566; www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com
Last two Bulls home games of the year! - Friday and Saturday, 7:05pm - Go root for the home team while you can. DBAP; durhambulls.com
NCCU vs. Fayetteville State - Saturday, 6pm - The Eagles take on a big rival in the season opener. O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium; $20 in advance, $25 at the gate; 919-530-5170; nccueaglepride.com
Duke vs. FIU - Saturday, 7pm - The Blue Devils kick off their season at home against Florida International University. Let's go Duke! Wallace Wade Stadium, $26 in advance, $30 at the gate; goduke.com
Dead Can Dance - Saturday, 8pm - A reunion tour with the acclaimed neoclassical world music duo. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $25+; (919) 680-2787; www.dpacnc.com
Duke Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert - Sunday, 6pm - Music from Broadway and popular movies as well as lighter works by American composers and patriotic fare. Duke’s East Campus, W. Main St. at Campus Dr.; Free; (919) 660-3333; www.music.duke.edu
