Barnes & Noble
760 SE Maynard Rd., Cary
467-3866
www.bn.com
“A Nightmare’s Prayer: A Marine Harrier Pilot’s War in Afghanistan,” July 6 at 7 p.m.

Barnes & Noble
8030 Renaissance Parkway
Streets of Southpoint, Durham
806-1930
www.bn.com
“Wonders Never Cease,” Tim Downs. July 3 at 2 p.m.
“Unbridled,” Beth Williamson. July 24 at 2 p.m.
“Sergeant Smack,” Ron Chepesiuk and Ike Atkinson. July 31 at 2 p.m.

Flyleaf Books
752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill
942-7936
www.flyleafbooks.com
“Doubles,” Nic Brown. July 6 at 7 p.m.
“Appreciative Leadership: Focus on What Works to Drive Winning Performance and Build a Thriving Organization,” Diana Whitney. July 14 at 7:30 p.m.
“Windblowne,” Stephen Messer. July 31 at 2 p.m.

McIntyre’s Fine Books
2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro
542-3030
www.fearrington.com
“The Devil Amongst the Lawyers: A Ballad Novel,” Sharyn McCrumb. July 8 at 2 p.m.
“Doubles,” Nic Brown. July 10 at 11 a.m. (see photo at top right)
“Venison,” Thorpe Moeckel. July 11 at 2 p.m.
“The Vintage Caper,” Peter Mayle. July 18 at 2 p.m.

Quail Ridge Books & Music
3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh
828-1588
www.quailridgebooks.com
“Mattaponi Queen: Stories,” Belle Boggs. July 15 at 7:30 p.m.
“Lost Rights: The Misadventures of a Stolen American Relic,” David Howard. July 18 at 3 p.m.
“Book Shadows,” Alexandra Sokoloff. July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
“Libby Prison Breakout: The Daring Escape From the Notorious Civil War Prison,” Joseph Wheelan. July 28 at 7:30 p.m.
“More Church Folk,” Michele Andrea Bowman. July 29 at 7:30 p.m.
“Lighting Their Fires: Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-Up, Muddled-Up Shook-Up World,” Rafe Esquith. July 31 at 7 p.m.

The Regulator Bookshop
720 Ninth St., Durham
286-2700
www.regulatorbookshop.com
“The Devil Amongst the Lawyers: A Ballad Novel,” Sharyn McCrumb. July 6 at 7 p.m.
“Doubles,” Nic Brown. July 13 at 7 p.m.
“Simpler Living: A Back to Basics Guide to Cleaning, Furnishing, Storing, Decluttering, Streamlining, Organizing and More,” Jeff Davidson. July 14 at 7 p.m.
“Unsqueezed: Springing Free From Skinny Jeans, Nose Jobs, Highlights and Stilettos,” Margot Starbuck. July 16 at 7 p.m.
“The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home,” Dan Ariely. July 19 at 7 p.m.
“Big Hair and Plastic Grass: A Funky Ride Through Baseball and America in the Swinging 70s,” Dan Epstein. July 24 at 2 p.m.
“Probation,” Tom Mendicino. July 28 at 7 p.m.
“Living Fully, Dying Well,” Tina Staley. July 29 at 7 p.m.

Be Happy! Meditation for Beginners
Moving Mantra Yoga Studio
200 Sawmill Rd., Ste. 101, Raleigh
449-0530
www.MovingMantraYoga.com
Fourth Friday each month from 6-7:30 p.m.

Calm & Sense
2603-111 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
787-1799
www.calmandsense.biz
Making aromatherapy salts, sprays and facial masks every Saturday from 10 a.m-6 p.m.
Meditation Circle every Monday from 6:30-7 p.m.

The Diabetes Bus Initiative
1100 Navaho Dr., Ste. 249, Raleigh
876-8466
www.thediabetesbus.org
“Living Well With Diabetes,” managing diabetes and pre-diabetes. First Saturday of the month from 10-11 a.m.

Grief-Writing Workshop
County Inn and Suites
201 Airgate Dr., Morrisville
544-1010
Alice J. Wisler hosts a workshop for those who want to discover the techniques for effectively writing through loss, pain and grief. July 17 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Nature of Art
5229 Sunset Lake Rd., Holly Springs
387-9448
www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com
Advanced Card Making. Must register to attend. July 10 from
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Chinese Brush Painting. Must register to attend. July 17 from 1:15-3 p.m.

N.C. Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill
962-0522
www.ncbg.unc.edu
Summer Flora. Identify summer plants. Must register to attend. July 3, 10, 17, 24 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Chinese Brush Painting: Orchids and Iris. Guide to painting using the free form and outline style. July 8 from 1-4 p.m.
Permaculture in the Home Landscape. Use permaculture design principles to turn a yard into a productive, vibrant garden. July 31 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Productivity Partnerships
The Lodge
1151 South Main St., Wake Forest
919-612-3953
Six 90-minute seminars on time management for small-business owners. Meets Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Must register to attend. Thru July 6

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Carolina Pointe II
6013 Farrington Rd., Ste. 101
Chapel Hill
966-3494
www.unclineberger.org
Yoga for Everyone. Every Monday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Meditative Yoga. Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Yoga at Shelley Lake
1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh
www.yttonline.org
Yoga in a natural settting. Taught by Yoga Teachers of the Triangle. No experience necessary. Every Sunday from 7:30-8:30 a.m.

The ArtsCenter
300 G East Main St., Carrboro
929-2787
www.artscenterlive.org/index.php
NYC-based acting teacher and headshot photographer Israel Savage is available for discounted headshots for ArtsCenter
students, actors and friends. Thru July

Carrboro Cybrary
100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro
918-7387
www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary.asp
Carrboro Readers Book Club. Third Thursday each month from 7-8 p.m.

Cary Photographic Artists
Jordan Hall Art Center
908 N. Harrison Ave., Cary
www.caryphotographicartists.org
Meets first and third Thursday every month at 7:30 p.m.

Center for Chiropractic & Wellness
8300 Health Park, Ste. 133, Raleigh
845-3280
www.carolinachirowellness.com
Open-house acupuncture clinic every Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Coffee and Contacts: Power Networking for Women
Marriott Crabtree, Crabtree Grill
4500 Marriott Dr., Raleigh
327-5021
www.meetup.com/coffee-and-contacts-cary
Meetings every Thursday from 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
111 Cloister Ct., Ste. 220, Chapel Hill
401-9333
www.cornucopiahouse.org
Support group for caregivers, spouses, partners and family members. Second Monday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m.

Heartbeats Jam
Gifts With a Heart
2867 Jones Franklin Rd., Raleigh
www.raleighdrumcircle.org
Drum circle. July 25 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Holistic Moms Network
Friends Meeting House
625 Tower St., Raleigh
676-4652
www.holisticmoms.org
Meets the third Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh
233-2121
www.raleighdrumcircle.org
Drum circle. July 19 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Newcomers Club of Raleigh
J. J. Crowder Masonic Lodge #743
9920 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh
435-8007
www.newcomersclubraleigh.org
Welcome coffee. First Friday of each month at 10 a.m.

A Place for Women to Gather
8083 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh
462-1134
www.womengather.org
“How to Rebuild When Your Marriage Ends,” support group for separated and divorced women. Meets first and second Thursdays at 6 p.m. Must register to attend.

Structure House
3017 Pickett Rd, Durham
870-8600 ex. 260
Free Sleep Apnea Support Group. July 22 from 5:30 –7 p.m.

Women’s Interactive Networking Luncheon
Brasa Steak House
8551 Briar Creek Parkway, Raleigh
435-6200
A casual networking session sponsored by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, followed by a buffet luncheon and a variety of formal and informal networking activities. July 15 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Joel Lane Museum House
728 W. Hargett St., Raleigh
Museum: 833-3431
www.joellane.org
Joel Lane Museum House Independence Day Celebration – An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July. Re-enactors demonstrate various aspects of colonial life such as churning butter, making candles, schooling and spinning. Free lemonade and live music are provided. July 4 from 1- 4 p.m. (see photo at right)

Morehead Planetarium
250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
962-1236
www.moreheadplanetarium.org
Current Science Forum. Discussion about topics making the news. July 1 at 7 p.m.
Big Green Bus. Presentation by Dartmouth students who are driving the vegetable oil-powered Big Green Bus across the country to inspire more sustainable lifestyles. July 11 at 11 a.m.

N.C. Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh
839-NCMA
www.ncartmuseum.org
“Stories From Around the World With Bob Jones.” An energetic mix of folktales, original stories and music. July 21 at 1 p.m.

N.C. Museum of Life and Science
433 Murray Ave., Durham
220-5429
www.ncmls.org
“Chemistry of Combustion,” scientists light up the night sky with luminescent chemicals and fiery explosions. Must register to attend. July 8 at 6:30 and 7:45 p.m.
“Dino Days,” about North Carolina’s geologic history. July 17 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and July 18 from 12-5 p.m.

N.C. Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh
807-7900
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
“Scouting: 100 Years of Adventure,” commemorating the centennial anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Thru summer
“Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina,” chronicles how Jewish traditions have blended with Southern culture. Thru summer
“History A La Carte: The Show Must Go On!” History lesson about the the Federal Theater Project of the Great Depression. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. July 7 from 12:10-1 p.m.
“Passionate for Pottery,” potters from North Cole Pottery in Sanford demonstrate their craft. July 10 from 12-4 p.m.

N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W. Jones St., Raleigh
733-7450
www.naturalsciences.org
First Fridays. Open Museum Store and Nature Art Gallery. Light refreshments and live music are provided. Free cult classic movie showing at 7 p.m. First Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m.
“Glow: Living Lights,” explores the phenomenon of an organism’s ability to produce its own light.

Raleigh City Museum
220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
832-3775
www.raleighcitymuseum.org
Fayetteville Street walking tour. Covers 200 years of Raleigh history. Every Thursday at 10 a.m.
“Raleigh En Plein Air,” paintings by local artists inspired by the city and surrounding areas. Thru July

5:40 Summer Music Series
1113 Environ Way, Chapel Hill
929-2787
www.east54.com
Katherine Whalen’s Lucky. July 1 from 5:40-7:30 p.m.
Hammer No More the Fingers. July 15 from 5:40-7:30 p.m.
Birds and Arrows. July 29 from 5:40-7:30 p.m.

Burning Coal Theatre Company
Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School
224 Polk St., Raleigh
834-4001
www.burningcoal.org
Ed Stephenson and the Paco Band. July 25 at 7 p.m.

The Carolina Theatre
309 W. Morgan St., Durham
560-3030
www.carolinatheatre.org
Kirk Whalum. July 9 at 8 p.m.

Cat’s Cradle
300 E. Main St., Carrboro
967-9053
www.catscradle.com
Chatham County Line with Birds & Arrows. July 10 at 9 p.m.
John Hiatt and the Combo. July 22 at 8 p.m.
Mat Kearney. July 29 at 8 p.m.

Music in the Garden Series
Duke Gardens
Durham
684-4444
www.dukeperformances.org
Kooley High. July 7 at 7 p.m.
Kingsbury Manx. July 14 at 7 p.m.
Max Indian. July 21 at 7 p.m.
Billy Sugarfix Carousel. July 28 at 7 p.m.

Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St., Durham
680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
Ringo Starr and His Allstar Band. July 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Mary Chapin Carpenter. July 18 at 8 p.m.
Melissa Etheridge. July 26 at 8 p.m.

Koka Booth Amphitheatre
101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary
462-2025
www.boothamphitheatre.com
Counting Crows. July 15 at 6:30 p.m.
2010 Soul Picnic featuring Fantasia, Foreign Exchange and Doug E. Fresh. July 31 at 3 p.m.

Lincoln Theatre
126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh
821-4111
www.lincolntheatre.com
Hansen with Rooney. July 31 at 7:30 p.m.

N.C. Symphony Summerfest Series
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary
462-2025
www.boothamphitheatre.com
The Triangle’s Best Independence Day Celebration. July 4 at 7:30 p.m.
The Wizard of Oz. July 10 at 8:30 p.m.
Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto and Saint Saën’s Titanic “Organ” Symphony. July 17 at 8:30 p.m.

The Pour House Music Hall
224 S. Blount St., Raleigh
821-1120
www.the-pour-house.com
The Old Ceremony with Schooner. July 30 at 10 p.m.

Raleigh Amphitheatre
Lenoir and McDowell, Raleigh
800-745-3000
www.livenation.com
Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Raleigh Music. July 4 at 5 p.m.
Paramore with Tegan and Sara. July 23 at 8 p.m. (see photo at top right, courtesy paramore.net)
Carnival of Madness Tour. July 25 at 4:30 p.m.
Barenaked Ladies. July 31 at 7:30 p.m.

RBC Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh
861-2323
www.rbccenter.com
Michael Bublé. July 9 at 8 p.m.
A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour. July 11 at 6:15 p.m.
Star Wars in Concert. July 18 at 3 and 7:30 p.m.
Foxy 107/104 Anniversary Concert. July 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park
801 High House Rd., Cary
834-4000
www.townofcary.org
Independence Eve Celebration. Featuring the Applause, Touring Troupe and the Cary Town Band. July 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Triangle Brass Band presents “Pops in the Park!” Marches, musicals, light classical music and traditional brass band tunes. July 17 at 7 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh
831-6400
www.livenation.com
Toby Keith. July 10 at 7 p.m.
John Mayer with Train. July 17 at 7 p.m.
Santana. July 28 at 7 p.m.

The Garden Hut
1004 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina
552-0590
www.NelsasGardenHut.com
Plant Walk and Problem Diagnosis. Plants to add to your landscape, plus a discussion of plant problems with the “Plant Doc.” July 17 at 11 a.m.

Locally Grown Rooftop Music and Movies Series
Wallace Plaza
Wallace Parking Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill
967-9400
www.locally-grown.com
Movies Under the Stars (all start at sundown): “Big Fish,” July 8; “The Neverending Story,” “Moving Midway,” July 22
The Old Ceremony with Ryan Gustafson. July 29 at 7 p.m.

N.C. Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill
962-0522
www.ncbg.unc.edu
Free tours of the gardens. Every Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thru summer

Old Chapel Hill Cemetery
South Road, Chapel Hill
942-7818
www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us/index.aspx?page=873
Tours of the cemetery. Guides tell about the slaves, statesmen, senators and salesmen who helped build Chapel Hill. Every Saturday at 10 a.m.

Common Ground Theatre
4815B Hillsborough Rd., Durham
698-3870
www.cgtheatre.com
Don DeLillo’s “Valparaiso.” July 1-3 at 8 pm.
“Brides of the Moon.” July 8-10 and 15-17 at 8 p.m.

Fletcher Hall
Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South St., Raleigh
821-2030
www.rcmg.org
“RENT.” July 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 at 8 p.m.

Playmakers Repertory Company
Center for Dramatic Art, Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill
962-7529
www.playmakersrep.org
“Drood.” July 22-25 at 7:30 p.m. and July 25 at 2 p.m.

Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St., Raleigh
823-3111
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
“The Great Cross-Country Race.” July 16-25
“Charlotte’s Web.” July 17-26

Snow Camp Outdoor Theater
301 Drama Rd., Snow Camp
336-376-6948
www.snowcampdrama.com
William Hardy’s “The Sword of Peace.” July 8, 10, 16, 22, 24 and 30 at 8 p.m.
Mark Summer’s “Pathway to Freedom.” July 1, 2, 3, 9, 15, 17, 23,

Common Ground Theatre
4815B Hillsborough Rd., Durham
698-3870
www.cgtheatre.com
Don DeLillo’s “Valparaiso.” July 1-3 at 8 pm.
“Brides of the Moon.” July 8-10 and 15-17 at 8 p.m.

Fletcher Hall
Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South St., Raleigh
821-2030
www.rcmg.org
“RENT.” July 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 at 8 p.m.

Playmakers Repertory Company
Center for Dramatic Art, Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill
962-7529
www.playmakersrep.org
“Drood.” July 22-25 at 7:30 p.m. and July 25 at 2 p.m.

Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St., Raleigh
823-3111
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
“The Great Cross-Country Race.” July 16-25
“Charlotte’s Web.” July 17-26

Snow Camp Outdoor Theater
301 Drama Rd., Snow Camp
336-376-6948
www.snowcampdrama.com
William Hardy’s “The Sword of Peace.” July 8, 10, 16, 22, 24 and 30 at 8 p.m. (see photo at top right)
Mark Summer’s “Pathway to Freedom.” July 1, 2, 3, 9, 15, 17, 23, 29, 31 at 8 p.m.

The Carolina Theatre
309 W. Morgan St., Durham
560-3030
www.carolinatheatre.org
Retrofantasma Film Series. “Dark Star” at 7 p.m., “Prince of Darkness” at 9:30 p.m.
The Classic Crime Noir Film Series. July 7-11

Bookmarked! A Celebration of Reading With Children
Quail Ridge Books
3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh
828-1588
www.lucysbookclub.org
Celebrity reading with Judith Viorst. Proceeds benefit Lucy’s Book Club, a program that encourages kids to read. June 4-6

Hillsborough Hog Day
Downtown Hillsborough
732-8156
www.hogdays.com
Summer barbecue festival. Featuring food, cooking contests, live music and kids’ activities. June 19 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

101 Lounge
444 S. Blount Street
101 Palladium Plaza, Raleigh
833-8008
www.101raleigh.com

All Dolled Up. Charity event to benefit the Women in Need Foundation, featuring a silent auction, hair styling, teeth whitening, manicures, full service bar and complimentary refreshments. June 26 from 4-9 p.m.

SAFE Haven For Cats
8471-101 Garvey Dr., Raleigh
872-7233
www.safehavenforcats.org
Open-house that includes adoption discounts and information activities for kids. June 19-20 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Superheroes Ball
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh
834-4040
www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
Gala with music, cocktails, dinner and dancing. Proceeds benefit the Imagination Fund of the museum. June 5 at 6 p.m.

Women Helping Women Expo
Wake County Shrine Club
6015 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh
www.womenhelpingwomen2010.eventbrite.com
Networking, appetizers, beverages and a raffle. Proceeds benefit Striving for More, a charity that helps children with cancer and their families. June 10 from 5-9 p.m.