Adrian Duke plays in Durham Central Park Friday night
blu turns 5 - Thursday - Celebrate blu’s 5th birthday with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cupcakes. blu seafood and bar, 2002 Hillsborough Rd.; Free admission, reservations required; (919) 286-9777; www.bluseafoodandbar.com
Eric G. Wilson - Thursday, 7pm - The author of Against Happiness discusses his new book, Everyone Loves a Good Train Wreck: Why We Can't Look Away. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; (919) 286-2700; www.regulatorbookshop.com
Ragamala Dance - Thursday, 8pm - The company breaks the bounds of the traditional South Indian classical dance form and brings the culture's unique sensibility of mysticism, myth and sanctity onto the contemporary dance stage. Their ADF debut features Sacred Earth, a work inspired by two transient art forms: kolam floor drawings and Warli wall paintings. Reynolds Industries Theater, 125 Science Dr.; $32; (919) 684-6402; www.americandancefestival.org
ADF Musicians Concert: Dance on the Lawn - Friday, 6pm - Each summer, talented musicians work within the American Dance Festival studio to inspire students daily as they study. Join them as they share their talent with the whole community in a concert that features music of various genres and is sure to have everyone dancing. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; Free; (919) 433-1566; www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com
Adrian Duke - Friday, 6-8pm – Duke uses his piano to blur the lines between blues, funk, R&B, and jazz in this Warehouse Blues Concert. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free; (919) 809-9682; www.dprplaymore.org
Essential Elements - Friday, 7-9pm – The trio will be playing their blend of smooth jazz. Brightleaf Square, corner of Gregson and Main Streets; Free; (919) 682-9229; www.historicbrightleaf.com
Vertigo Dance Company - Friday and Saturday, 8pm - The company makes their ADF debut with their dynamic work, Mana. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $18-$48; (919) 680-2787; www.dpacnc.com
Dinosaurs Rock - Saturday, 10am-4pm - Chat with paleontologists and enjoy geology activities. Museum of Life and Science; 433 Murray Ave.; Free with museum admission; (919) 220-5429; www.ncmls.org
Food Truck Mash Up 2 - Saturday, First session 3-6pm and second session 7-10pm - A sequel to last January's hugely successful event where food trucks "mash up" ingredients. It features food from KoKyu BBQ, Pie Pushers, Chirba Chirba Dumplings, Farmhands Sausage Wagon and The Parlour. Enjoy music from Corn and the Colonels, Jordan & The Sphinx and Skeedaddle. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $30; (919) 901-0875; www.motorcomusic.com
Habitat Bull Moon Bike Ride - Saturday, 8:30pm - Bike through downtown Durham and raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; $45; (919) 682-0516; www.durhamhabitat.org
Music in the Park - Sunday, 5-7pm - DJ Piddipat spins old school and R&B music from her collection. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics, and dance the night away. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free; (919) 809-9682; www.dprplaymore.org
