Relax on the American Tobacco Campus lawn and listen to some tunes courtesy of The Old Ceremony
Time Capsule – Thursday – Jan. 6 – The exhibit demonstrates the efforts of a young student, Jason Rubell, in building an exciting and significant collection of leading-edge contemporary art. Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr.; $5; 919-684-6032
Summer Days, Nasher Nights – Thursday, 5pm – Guest Chef Tim Lyons of blu seafood and bar joins the Nasher Museum Café. Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr.; 919-684-6032, reservations recommended
Gwendolyn Oxenham – Thursday, 7pm – The former Duke soccer star and one of four young filmmakers of acclaimed soccer documentary Pelada reads from and signs copies of her new book Finding the Game: Three Years, Twenty-Five Countries and the Search for Pickup Soccer. Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 W. Pettigrew St.; Free; 919- 660-3663
Fridays Made Easy – Friday, 5-8pm – Explore the 84-acre science park for only $5 every fourth Friday. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Ave.; $5; 919-220-5429
The Old Ceremony – Friday, 6pm – Sophisticated chamber pop from this Chapel Hill band. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; Free; 919-433-1566
Etsy Craft Party – Friday, 7pm – Create projects that reflect your hometown for this year’s theme, Wish You Were Here. Mercury Studio, 407-B N. Mangum St.; Free; 919- 381-6306
The Riyen Roots Band – Friday, 9:30pm – The blues, rock and roots band from the music-rich mountains of Asheville performs. Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse, 5410 N.C. 55, Ste. Y; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 919-361-2222
Steve Vai – Saturday, 8pm – Steve brings guitars and prodigious talent to perform his soulful music. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $39-$79; 919-560-3030
Tweetup – Sunday, 4:30-7pm – Dipika Kohli reads from her book The Elopement and guests can participate in an Irish-themed costume contest and food and drink specials at this Twitter user meet-up. Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub, 427 W. Main St.; Free admission; 919-682-3061
