Barnes returns to Durham for her company's first solo concert on the ADF stage
Summer Days, Nasher Nights - Thursday, 5pm - Guest Chef Vimala Rajendran of Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe in Chapel Hill joins the café staff. Nasher Museum Café, 2001 Campus Dr.; Call for pricing, reservations required; (919) 684-6032; www.nasher.duke.edu
Summer Birds Art Reception - Thursday, 6-9pm - Enjoy an evening of art, crafts and refreshments at this family-friendly reception with an exhibition by two artists from LabourLove Gallery: Kelly Dew and Lee Moore Crawford. Bull City Craft, 2501 University Dr.; Free; (919) 419-0800; www.bullcitycraft.com
Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion - Thursday, 8pm - The company makes its American Dance Festival debut this summer with Abraham's 2010 smash hit, The Radio Show. Reynolds Industries Theater, 125 Science Dr.; $28; (919) 684-6402; www.americandancefestival.org
Dan Ariely - Friday, 7pm - The best-selling author discusses his new book, The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; (919) 286-2700; www.regulatorbookshop.com
What Men Don’t Say - Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 5pm - A journey into the male psyche and personal struggles. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St.; $12; (202) 642-4227; www.jweeksentertainment.com
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago - Friday and Saturday, 8pm - One of the most original and forward-thinking contemporary dance companies presents the works of numerous choreographers and styles, including William Forsythe's Quintett, a complex and contemplative contemporary ballet. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $18-$51; (919) 680-2787; www.dpacnc.com
Hubbard Street 2 - Saturday, 1pm - In a program specially designed to delight the imaginations of children, the company performs Harold and the Purple Crayon, which includes an interactive portion for audience members. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $8; (919) 680-2787; www.dpacnc.com
Into the Mist - Saturday, 10am-4pm - Experience the lure of mist and watch as droplets of water suspended in the air form clouds, which hover over small valleys. Stroll through the lush green landscape and watch as rainbows appear then disappear. Stack stones, make sand sculptures or just sit, cool-off and observe the beauty and awe of mist, landforms and rock. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; Free with museum admission; (919) 220-5429; www.ncmls.org
Durham Dances Day - Saturday, 2-4pm - Community members are invited to enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, a parade with Paperhand Puppet Intervention, arts and crafts with the Scrap Exchange, and much more. Music will be provided by The Gravy Boys. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; Free; (919) 433-1566; www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com
Monica Bill Barnes & Company - Sunday, 8pm - Barnes' all-female company has been revered for its works that celebrate the joys of individuality and comedy. They perform an ADF commissioned world premiere entitled Luster, a duet with Barnes and longtime collaborator, Anna Bass. Reynolds Industries Theater, 125 Science Dr.; $28; (919) 684-6402; www.americandancefestival.org
