A sit-down spaghetti dinner by donation, with take-out available. Sponsored by the Advancers, a group of Humane Society of Davie County supporters who live in the Advance-Oak Valley-Bermuda Run area. Proceeds benefit the spay-neuter assistance program of the Humane Society of Davie County. 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday , Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church, 305 N. Main St., Mocksville. 751-5214,hsdc2007@hotmail.com.
TOUCH: A drama by Toni Press-Coffman. Presented by No Rules Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday , 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday , Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. $25; $15 student rush tickets available one hour before show time. 747-1414,www.rhodesartscenter.org.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL: By Lee Hall and Elton John, based on the film. Presented by a national touring company. 7:30 p.m. today and Tuesday through next Thursday , 8 p.m. Friday and Jan. 28 and 29 , 2 p.m. Jan. 29 , 1:30 p.m. Sunday and Jan. 30 , 7 p.m. Sunday and Jan. 30 ; Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte. $30-$135. (704) 372-1000,www.blumenthalcenter.org.
END DAYS: A comedy by Deborah Zoe Laufer. Presented by Paper Lantern Theatre Company. 8 p.m. today through Saturday and Tuesday through Jan. 29 , 2 p.m. Sunday and Jan. 30 ; UpStage Cabaret at Triad Stage, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. $18, $15 for seniors, students, and Triad Stage season-pass holders. 272-0160,www.paperlanterntheatre.com.
JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT: A musical tribute by Brack Llewellyn to the 1950s and doo-wop. Presented by the NoneSuch Playmakers. Part of the 2011 Winter Dessert Theatre Series of the Stokes County Arts Council. Dessert will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the play at 7 p.m. Saturday , South Stokes High School, 1100 South Stokes School Drive, Walnut Cove. $14, $12 for SCAC members and seniors, $5 for K-12 students. 593-8159, www.stokesarts.org.
THE KEY SAID RUN AND THE DOOR SAID FLY: A performance piece by The Sacred Heart Archive. Presented by the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art and Wake Forest University Theatre and Dance department. $12, $8 for students and SECCA members, free for WFU students and faculty. 7 p.m. Saturday , SECCA, 750 Marguerite Drive. 725-1904,www.secca.org.
THE REAL DR. STRANGELOVE: A docudrama on Edward Teller and the battle for the H-bomb. Presented by LA Theatre Works. 8 p.m. Saturday , Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, Boone. $20, $18 for seniors, $10 for university students. (800) 814-2787, (828) 262-4046,www.pas.appstate.edu.
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Starring Jennifer Coolidge. Created and developed by Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through next Thursday , 8 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29 , 3 p.m. Jan. 30 ; Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. $20-$34.50. (704) 372-1000,www.blumenthalcenter.org.
COSI FAN TUTTE: An opera by Mozart, with libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Presented by the Fletcher Opera Institute of the UNC School of the Arts. 8 p.m. Wednesday and Jan. 28 , 2 p.m. Jan. 30 , Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. $10-$20. 721-1945,www.uncsa.edu.
DRAMA DIALOGUES WITH STEVEN ANTHONY JONES: Jones will be directing "A Soldier's Play," a forthcoming production of the UNC School of the Arts. He starred with Denzel Washington in the original production of "A Soldier's Play." Free. 7 p.m. next Thursday , Performance Place, UNCSA. 721-1945,www.uncsa.edu/performances.
ALL ABOUT FAITH: A staged reading of the drama by Bill Cissna; 8 p.m. Jan. 28 , Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance playhouse, 1047 Northwest Blvd. $10.www.billcissna.com, 996-0914.
The 25 th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE: A musical comedy by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin; 8 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29 and Feb. 4 and 5 , 2 p.m. Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 , 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 through 3 ; Brown Building Theatre, UNC Greensboro. Presented by UNCG Theatre. Recommended for audiences 14 and older. $20, $15 for seniors and students. 334-4849,http://boxoffice.uncg.edu.
TOM PERRY: Perry will discuss and sign copies of two of his books, "Henry County, Virginia Heritage Book" and "From Spencer Penn To Rives Road: The Life, Times, and Images of Everett M. Bennett." Free. 3-6 p.m. today , Binding Time Café, Druid Hills Shopping Center, Martinsville, Va. (276) 656-3800.
SHORT-SHORT STORY READINGS: Salem College faculty and guests will read short-short stories. The readers will be Joe Mills, Aimee Mepham, Amy Knox Brown, Pamela Painter, and John McNally. Sponsored by the Salem College Center for Women Writers. Free. 7 p.m. today , Salem Fine Arts Center. 917-5313,www.salem.edu/community/cultural-events.
MARSHALL CHAPMAN: Chapman will read from and sign copies of her new work of music journalism, "They Came to Nashville." Free. 11 a.m. Sunday , McIntyre's Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. (919) 542-3030,www.fearrington.com.
POETRY AND LITERATURE OPEN-MIKE: Poets and writers can read aloud their works. Sponsored by the Community Arts Café. Free. 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday , Underground Theatre, Commerce Plaza, 411 W. Fourth St. 793-8000,editor@communityartscafe.com.
PIEDMONT SLAM: An open-mike session, followed by a competition. The featured artist will be G of the Sacrificial Poets. $3, free for those 17 and younger. 8 p.m. next Thursday , Krankies Coffee, 211 E. Third St. 692-0588,www.piedmontslam.org.
SATURDAY WRITING SPECIAL: John McNally will share tips from his new book, "Creative Writer's Survival Guide: Advice for an Unrepentant Novelist." Free. Sponsored by Winston-Salem Writers. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday , Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St. 473-8777,www.wswriters.org.
ANNUAL ROBERT BURNS SUPPER: A celebration of the life of the famed Scottish poet, with a traditional Scottish meal, toasting, and entertainment. Reservations required by Wednesday. $45. 6 p.m. Jan. 29 , Trio Restaurant, Main-Oak Emporium, Mount Airy. 786-4478, ext. 229.
DIXIE CLASSIC FAIRGROUNDS FARMER'S MARKET: Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, flowers and plants, handcrafted items, and more. 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays throughout the year, 421 W. 27th St. Free. 727-2236,http://www.dcfair.org/index.php/about-us/fairgrounds.
GREAT FOOD ALL DAY LONG: Maya Angelou will discuss and sign copies of her new book on how to "cook splendidly and eat smart." Free. Noon until 2 p.m. Saturday , Special Occasions of Winston-Salem, 112 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. 724-0334.
GEORGIA TAYLOR BALLROOM-DANCE CLUB: Dancing to recorded music. No partner required. 2-4 p.m. Thursdays , Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. Free. 712-4165, 650-7695.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: Participants will get a ballroom-dance lesson, presented by Dancing Classrooms, and a short dance exhibition. A light dinner will be provided. There will also be information on "timebanking," which values skills and contributions without the use of money. Sponsored by the ECHO Network. Free. 6 p.m. today , former YWCA, 1201 Glade St.www.echonetwork.org.
DANCE DIALOGUES – ALBERTO DEL SAZ AND DIANNE MARKHAM: Del Saz is the artistic director of the Murray Louis and Nikolais Dance Company. Markham is a former company member. The two will discuss "Gallery," a Nikolais piece that will be presented as part of the UNCSA's Winter Dance Concert. Sponsored by the Kenan Institute for the Arts. Free. 7 p.m. today , DeMille Theatre, UNC School of the Arts. 721-1945,www.uncsa.edu/performances.
ALBAN ELVED DANCE COMPANY: The troupe will present "Facettes of the I: An Evening of Dance, Film, and Visual Art." 7 p.m. Friday through Monday , Salem Fine Arts Center, Salem College. $25 on Friday, $12 for all other performances. 917-5493,culturalevents@salem.edu.
GOLDEN GATES: Young performers from St. Petersburg, Russia, will present traditional Russian music, song, and dance. $8, $5 for students. 7 p.m. Saturday , Davison Auditorium, Greensboro Day School, 5401 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. 272-0616,www.triadstage.org.
BALLROOM-DANCE EVENING: The evening will begin with a lesson on Argentine tango. At 8 p.m., there will be dancing to recorded music. No partner required. Refreshments and door prizes. Sponsored by the Georgia Taylor Ballroom Dance Club. $2, free for members. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday , Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. 712-4165, 650-7695.
GOLDEN GATES: Young performers from St. Petersburg, Russia, will present traditional Russian music, song, and dance. Afterward, there will be a reception. Free. 2:30 p.m. Sunday , Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St. 970-7714,forsythlibrary@gmail.com.
FREE DANCE LESSON: Sponsored by the Georgia Taylor Ballroom Dance Club. 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays , Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. 712-4165, 650-7695.
WESTERN SQUARE DANCE CLUB: The Salem Squares welcomes experienced mainstream and plus dancers. No partner required. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays , Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. 969-9842,www.salemsquares.com.
FOOTLOOSE FRIENDS: Country couples circle and line dancing. Open to singles and couples. No partner required. $4. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays , Farmington Community Center, 1827 Farmington Road, Mocksville. 413-5204, 972-2659.
CONTRA DANCE AT THE VINTAGE THEATRE: Lesson for newcomers at 7:30 p.m. From 8 to 10:30 p.m., there will be dancing to live music by Matt Brown and Adam Hurt. No partner required. Open to all skill levels. Sponsored by Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers. $7, $5 for students. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday , 7 Vintage Ave. 272-3245,www.feetretreat.com.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: First time free; $25 a semester. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays , Guilford Grange, Guilford School Road, Greensboro. 725-2760,www.gsoscds.org.
BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS: Lessons for beginners 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays . For non-beginner students, lessons are 8:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays . All lessons are taught at South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Partner not required. Allen Berryhill is the instructor. $20 for four weeks. 659-4305.
KITCHEN GARDENS: David Bare will give a talk on ornamental alternatives to energy-consuming turf lawns. He is the greenhouse manager of Reynolda Gardens and writes about gardening for the Winston-Salem Journal. Sponsored by the Rural Hall Branch Library and the Garden Spot of the World Club. Free. 7 p.m. Monday , Rural Hall Branch Library, Rural Hall. 703-2970, 969-4172.
AUDUBON SOCIETY OF FORSYTH COUNTY: As part of the monthly meeting, Simon Thompson will discuss birding destinations such as Colombia, Kazakhstan, Costa Rica, and the Galapagos. Free. 7 p.m. Tuesday , Visitor Center, Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. Jeremy Reiskind,reiskind@earthlink.net.
NASA SCIENTIST TRINA RAY: Ray will discuss the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn. Free. 7 p.m. Wednesday , Natural Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro.www.natsci.org.
SINGLES SEAFOOD DINNER: Open to singles, ages 40s-60s. Reservations required. Free; participants are responsible for the cost of their meal. 6:30 p.m. Saturday , Jimmy's Seafood and Oyster Bar, 3440 Frontis St. 574-9078,todayssinglesnc@aol.com.
SINGLES BRUNCH: Open to singles, ages 40s-60s. Reservations required. Free; participants are responsible for the cost of their meal. 10:30 a.m. Jan. 29 , Midtown Café & Dessertery, 151 S. Stratford Road 574-9078,todayssinglesnc@aol.com.
STOP MAKING SENSE: Jonathan Demme's 1984 film of the Talking Heads in concert. Part of "The Big Screen: Treasures from the UNCSA Moving Image Archives" series. $8. 7 p.m. Saturday , ACE Exhibition Complex, UNC School of the Arts.www.kenanarts.org, 722-0030.
TAPPED: A documentary on bottled water and its links to global warming, pollution, and the world's reliance on oil. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday , Benson Center, Wake Forest University. 758-3482.
STAR WARS NIGHT: Children can choose a Star Wars mask, complete a Jedi training course, use a light saber, and more. Pizza dinner included. Registration required. $10, $8 for members. 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday , Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. 723-9111,www.childrensmuseumofws.org.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVORITES: A colorful puppet show under black light for children pre-K through Grade 3. Presented by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia and The Children's Theatre of Winston-Salem. $8. 2 p.m. Sunday , The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. 725-4531,www.childrenstheatrews.org.
DISCOVERY CONCERTS FOR KIDS: The Winston-Salem Symphony will present "Beethoven in the House," comprising an all-Beethoven musical program, a costumed actor playing the composer, a petting zoo, storytelling, and a conductor's corner. $9, $5 for children 3-12, free for children 2 and younger. 2 p.m. Jan. 29 , Williams Auditorium, Winston-Salem State University. 464-0145,www.wssymphony.org.
FORSYTH GEM & MINERAL CLUB: The documentary "Silver Mines" will be shown. It is part of the History Channel's "Modern Marvels" series. Free. 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday , Vulcan Materials Co. Training Center, 4401 N. Patterson Ave. 744-2940,www.ForsythGemClub.com.
POP-MUSIC PUB QUIZ: Hosts Tony and Amanda will test participants' knowledge. Free. 9:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays , The Garage, 110 W. Seventh St. 777-1127,www.the-garage.ws.
ACTRESS BETTY LYNN: Lynn, who played Thelma Lou on "The Andy Griffith Show," will sign autographs for $10. She will pose free for photographs. 12:30-5 p.m. Friday , The Andy Griffith Museum, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. 786-1604,www.andygriffithmuseum.com.
SHRINERS DRAG RACING & HOT ROD EXPO: 5-9:30 p.m. Friday , 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday , Special Events Center, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. $15, free for children younger than 10.www.greensborocoliseum.com.
BIKE SHOW TOUR 2011: More than 250 custom-made motorcycles will be on view. $18 for Saturday, $16 for Sunday, $10 for children ages 4-13, free for children 3 and younger. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday , 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday , Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., Charlotte. (800) 962-9857,www.easyridersevents.com.
COMEDIAN MICHAEL WINSLOW: Recommended for a mature audience. $20. 7:30 p.m. Saturday , McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. (704) 372-1000,www.blumenthalcenter.org.
WHITE LIQUOR AND DIRT TRACKS – LEGACY OF TEAMWORK: Cruise-in with moonshine runners and vintage race cars; a racers roundtable; an autograph meet-and-greet with Junior Johnson; concert by Evan Olson and Dana; and the grand opening of a racing exhibition. $5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday , Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N. Main St., Mount Airy. 786-4478,www.northcarolinamuseum.org.
2011 AT&T U.S. FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Competitions for novice, junior, and adult skaters. At various times Sunday through Jan. 30 , Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro. The championship will conclude with a Skating Spectacular at 7 p.m. Jan. 30 . $10-$80. (800) 745-3000,www.ticketmaster.com.
THE TWIN CITY CRIBBAGE CLUB: 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays , Polo Park Recreation Center, 1850 Polo Road. First week free, $3 a visit thereafter. 887-9704,www.twincitycribbageclub.com.
OPEN JAM: Country, folk, and bluegrass music for all skill levels. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday , Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive. 723-7408.
ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT OUT PSYCHIC FAIR: Champagne and hors d'oeuvres, a talk by professional psychic Mary Beth Wrenn, and optional mini readings by Wrenn and other psychics. $25; $7 additional fee for a reading. 6 p.m. next Thursday , Piedmont Club, 19th floor of the BB&T Financial Center, 200 W. Second St. 724-7077.
WRITE UP OUR ALLEY — TRIAD SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE: The January theme is "All Keyed Up," showcasing piano performance. Guest artists: Mark Hogan, Zoo (Michael Zeoli), Lauren Light, and Claire Culbreath. $5. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 , Underground Theatre, Commerce Plaza, 411 W. Fourth St. 793-8000,editor@communityartscafe.com.
REALITY-TV STAR SNOOKI: Nicole Polizzi, aka Snooki, will appear with comedian Michael Dean Ester. $10. 8 p.m. Jan. 28 , Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University. 758-4265.
THE WEDDING FAIR: Area wedding professionals will present information on wedding fashions for men and women, photographers, DJs, catering, honeymoons, and more. Co-sponsored by the Winston-Salem Journal. $10, $5 in advance at www.33bride.com. Noon until 4 p.m. Jan. 29 , Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St. 545-1970,www.33bride.com.
THE REAL DR. STRANGELOVE : A docudrama on Edward Teller and the battle for the H-bomb. Presented by LA Theatre Works. 8 p.m. Saturday, Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, Boone. $20, $18 for seniors, $10 for university students. (800) 814-2787, (828) 262-4046,www.pas.appstate.edu.
CONTRA DANCE AT THE VINTAGE THEATRE: Dance away the cold winter nights with this energetic partnered folk-dance form. Each session begins at 7:30 p.m. with a lesson for newcomers. From 8 to 10:30 p.m., there is dancing to live music. At this week's meeting, it will be provided by Matt Brown and Adam Hurt. Sponsored by Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers. $7, $5 for students. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 7 Vintage Ave. 272-3245,www.feetretreat.com.
BIKE SHOW TOUR 2011: Those who love choppers won't want to miss this. More than 250 custom-made motorcycles will be on view. $18 for Saturday, $16 for Sunday, $10 for children ages 4-13, free for children 3 and younger. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., Charlotte. (800) 962-9857,www.easyridersevents.com.
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