Classes

Children’s Thanksgiving Workshop, Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn the history and customs of Thanksgiving through crafts, games and holiday experts. For children 5 and older. Cost is $15 per child. To register, call 704-843-1832 or e-mail mwaxhaw@museumofthewaxhaws.com.

Comedy

Jon Reep, Nov. 27-28 at 8 p.m. at Spirit Square’s McGlohon Theatre. Tickets start at $25 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Jeff Dunham, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets are $49.50 and are available at the Arena box office, at www.TimeWarnerCableArena.com or through Ticketmaster.

Louis Ramey, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theater of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 704-233-8316 or online at www.wingate.edu/culture.

Bill Cosby, April 25 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $24 and go on sale Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Dance

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Feb. 9-11 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 12 at 8 p.m., Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. Tickets start at $34 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

The Parsons Dance Company, March 25 at 7:30 p.m., March 26-27 at 8 p.m., March 28 at 3 p.m. at the Knight Theater. Tickets start at $24 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Exhibits/galleries

Bob Trotman: Business as Usual, through Saturday at the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission, which includes entry to the Mint Museum of Craft + Design on the same day, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students and free for members and children 4 and younger. For information, call 704-337-2000 or go online to www.mintmuseum.org.

Passionate Journey: The Grice Collection of Native American Art, through Tuesday at the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission, which includes entry to the Mint Museum of Craft + Design on the same day, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students and free for members and children 4 and younger. For information, call 704-337-2000 or go online to www.mintmuseum.org.

Faces & Flowers: Painting on Lenox China, through Jan. 30, at the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission, which includes entry to the Mint Museum of Craft + Design on the same day, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students and free for members and children 4 and younger. For information, call 704-337-2000 or go online to www.mintmuseum.org.

American Quilt Classics, 1800-1980: The Bresler Collection, through Feb. 6 at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, 220 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission, which includes entry to the Mint Museum of Art on the same day, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students and free for members and children 4 and younger. For information, call 704-337-2000 or go online to www.mintmuseum.org.

The Art of Affluence: Haute Couture and Luxury Fashions 1947-2007, through spring 2010, at the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission, which includes entry to the Mint Museum of Craft + Design on the same day, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students and free for members and children 4 and younger. For information, call 704-337-2000 or go online to www.mintmuseum.org.

The Height of Fashion: Platform Shoes Then and Now, through spring 2011 at the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission, which includes entry to the Mint Museum of Craft + Design on the same day, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students and free for members and children 4 and younger. For information, call 704-337-2000 or go online to www.mintmuseum.org.

Loîs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color, Nov. 14 through Feb. 27, at the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission, which includes entry to the Mint Museum of Craft + Design on the same day, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students and free for members and children 4 and younger. For information, call 704-337-2000 or go online to www.mintmuseum.org.

Identity Theft: How a Cropsey Became a Gifford, Nov. 21 through March 27, at the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission, which includes entry to the Mint Museum of Craft + Design on the same day, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students and free for members and children 4 and younger. For information, call 704-337-2000 or go online to www.mintmuseum.org.

“A Sense of Place,” faculty art exhibit, March 23 at 6 p.m. in the C. Douglas Helms Gallery of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Free admission.

Film

“Under the Sea,” at the Imax Dome Theatre at Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. Admission to the theater is $8 for ages 14 to 59, $7 for those 60 or older or 2 to 13, free for those under 2. Combo passes including Discovery Place are $14 and $10.50. For information or show times, call 704-372-6261, ext. 300, or (800) 935-0553, or go online to www.discoveryplace.org.

“Adventures in Wild California,” at the Imax Dome Theatre at Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. Admission to the theater is $8 for ages 14 to 59, $7 for those 60 or older or 2 to 13, free for those under 2. Combo passes including Discovery Place are $14 and $10.50. For information or show times, call 704-372-6261, ext. 300, or (800) 935-0553, or go online to www.discoveryplace.org.

Music

Daughtry, today at 7:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum. Tickets are $29.50 and $39.50 and are available through Ticketmaster.

Charlotte Symphony: Changing Places, Changing Tunes, today at 8 p.m. at UNCC’s Halton Theater. Tickets range from $12 to $20 and are available at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Jackson Browne, today at 8 p.m. at the Asheville Civic Center. Tickets range from $38.50 to $58.50 and are available through Ticketmaster.

Pinetuckett, Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Mineral Springs Music Barn, 5920 Eubanks St., Mineral Springs. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and younger, and are available online at www.MineralSpringsMusicBarn.com. For information, call 704-668-1689.

Jake Owen, Gloriana and Blaine Larson, Friday at 11 p.m. at Coyote Joe’s, 4621 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte. Tickets are $20 and are available at www.coyote-joes.com.

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Bundy Auditorium at the University of South Carolina at Lancaster. For ticket information, call 803-286-1145, fax 803-285-6207 or e-mail plittle@lancastersc.com.

Thanksgiving concert, presented by Carolina Voices’ Festival Singers, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte; and Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1623 Carmel Road, Charlotte. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $7.50 for youth, and are available at www.carolinavoices.org., through Ticketmaster and at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Leo Kottke, Saturday at 8 p.m. at Spirit Square’s McGlohon Theatre. Tickets range from $22.50 to $27.50 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

George Jones, Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum. Tickets range from $35 to $55 and are available through Ticketmaster.

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $39.50 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

A Deeper Shade of Blue, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mineral Springs Music Barn, 5920 Eubanks St., Mineral Springs. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and younger, and are available online at www.MineralSpringsMusicBarn.com. For information, call 704-668-1689.

Doc Watson, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. at The Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St., Charlotte. Tickets are $32 and are available at www.CarolinaTix.org.

R. Kelly, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. at Ovens Auditorium. Tickets range from $45 to $95 and are available at the Bojangles’ Coliseum box office and through Ticketmaster.

Michelle Shocked, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. at Spirit Square’s McGlohon Theatre. Tickets range from $17.50 to $21.50 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Billy Currington, Nov. 21 at 11 p.m. at Coyote Joe’s, 4621 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte. Tickets are $20 and are available at www.coyote-joes.com.

John McCutcheon, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at Spirit Square’s McGlohon Theatre. Tickets start at $17.50 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Miley Cyrus, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets range from $39.50 to $79.50 and are available at the Arena box office and through Ticketmaster.

Flat Out Bluegrass, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mineral Springs Music Barn, 5920 Eubanks St., Mineral Springs. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and younger, and are available online at www.MineralSpringsMusicBarn.com. For information, call 704-668-1689.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets range from $25 to $60 and are available at the Arena box office and through Ticketmaster.

Luke Bryan, Nov. 28 at 11 p.m. at Coyote Joe’s, 4621 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.coyote-joes.com.

University Wind Ensemble, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theatre of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Free admission.

“With Instrument and Voice,” university choral concert, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theatre of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Free admission.

Carolina Homestead, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mineral Springs Music Barn, 5920 Eubanks St., Mineral Springs. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and younger, and are available online at www.MineralSpringsMusicBarn.com. For information, call 704-668-1689.

Jimmy Wayne, Dec. 5 at 11 p.m. at Coyote Joe’s, 4621 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.coyote-joes.com.

Martina McBride, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum. Tickets range from $29.75 to $59.75 and are available through Ticketmaster.

The Singing Christmas Tree, presented by Carolina Voices, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. at Ovens Auditorium. Adult tickets range from $16 to $26 and are available through www.CarolinaTix.org., Ticketmaster and by calling Carolina Voices at 704-374-1564. Tickets half price for children 14 and younger.

A Rockapella Holiday, Dec. 15-16 at 7:30 p.m. in Spirit Square’s McGlohon Theatre. Tickets start at $34 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Band of the Irish Guards/Royal Regiment of Scotland, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $19 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Boston Brass, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theater of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 704-233-8316 or online at www.wingate.edu/culture.

Jake Owen, Blaine Larson, Jan. 29 at 11 p.m. at Coyote Joe’s, 4621 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.coyote-joes.com.

Turtle Island String Quartet, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theater of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 704-233-8316 or online at www.wingate.edu/culture.

Kathy Mattea and the Charlotte Symphony, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. at Ovens Auditorium. Tickets range from $20 to $50 and are available at the Bojangles’ Coliseum box office and through Ticketmaster.

David Nail, Feb. 6 at 11 p.m. at Coyote Joe’s, 4621 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte. Tickets are $10 and are available at www.coyote-joes.com.

Wingate University Choral 2010 Tour home concert, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theatre of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Free admission.

The 5 Browns, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. Tickets start at $39 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Get the Led Out, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $19.50 and go on sale Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

University Wind Ensemble, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theatre of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Free admission.

University Men’s and Women’s Choirs, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theatre of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Free admission.

Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m at the Knight Theater. Tickets start at $39 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

African Children’s Choir, March 15-16 at 7 p.m. at the Knight Theater. Tickets start at $24 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

John Mayer, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum. Tickets range from $37 to $66 and go on sale Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.

The Irish Tenors with the Charlotte Symphony, March 19 at 8 p.m. at Ovens Auditorium. Tickets range from $25 to $65 and are available at the Bojangles’ Coliseum box office and through Ticketmaster.

Celtic Crossroads, March 20 at 8 p.m. at Spirit Square’s McGlohon Theatre. Tickets start at $33.50 and go on sale Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Tao, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Knight Theater. Tickets start at $23 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

University Wind Ensemble, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theatre of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Free admission.

“Songs of the People,” university choral concert, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theatre of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Free admission.

Bon Jovi, April 22 at 7 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets range from $39.50 to $125 and go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. at the Arena box office and through Ticketmaster.

Opera

Porgy & Bess, May 14 at 8 p.m., May 15 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., May 16 at 2 p.m. in the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $15 to $95 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Theater

“Charlotte’s Web,” presented by Matthews Playhouse, today and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at the Matthews Community Center, 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews. Tickets are $9 and $10 and are available at www.CarolinaTix.org.

“South Pacific,” todayN at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $25 to $74.50 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

“Plaza Suite,” presented by CPCC Theatre, Friday and Saturday and Nov. 20-21 at 8 p.m. at CPCC’s Pease Auditorium, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. Tickets are $16 and are available at www.CarolinaTix.org.

It’s A Wonderful Life, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theater of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 704-233-8316 or online at www.wingate.edu/culture.

“Grease,” featuring Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel, Dec. 1-3 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4 at 8 p.m., Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Ovens Auditorium. Tickets range from $25 to $80 and are available at the Bojangles’ Coliseum box office, at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

“Sister’s Christmas Catechism,” Dec. 1-3 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4-5 at 8 p.m., Dec. 6 at 3 p.m., Dec. 8-10 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11-12 at 8 p.m., Dec. 13 at 3 p.m., Dec. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 18-19 at 8 p.m., Dec. 20 at 3 p.m., in the Booth Playhouse of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $24.50 and are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

“A Christmas Carol,” presented by Theatre Charlotte, Dec. 3-5 at 7 p.m., Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 9-12 at 7 p.m., Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m. at the theater, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte. Tickets range from $7 to $20 and are available at www.CarolinaTix.org.

“Biloxi Blues,” presented by Theatre Charlotte, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 29-30 at 8 p.m., Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m., Feb. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 5-6 at 8 p.m., Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the theater, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte. Tickets range from $7 to $24 and are available at www.CarolinaTix.org.

“Spring Awakening,” Feb. 2-4 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 5 at 8 p.m., Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Charlotte Squawks: Six Degrees of Desecration, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 12-13 at 8 p.m., Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 19-20 at 8 p.m. in Spirit Square’s McGlohon Theatre. Tickets start at $29.50 and go on sale Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

“The Frog Prince,” Feb. 19 at 7 p.m., Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. in the McGee Theatre of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Each child’s ticket (12 and younger) free with a $5 adult ticket. For tickets, call 704-233-8316 or go online to www.wingate.edu/culture.

“tick, tick ... BOOM!,” March 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theater of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 704-233-8316 or online at www.wingate.edu/culture.

“My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy,” March 16-18 at 7:30 p.m., March 19-20 at 8 p.m., March 21 at 3 p.m. in the Booth Playhouse of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $24.50 and go on sale Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

“A Streetcar Names Desire,” presented by Theatre Charlotte, March 18 at 7:30 p.m., March 19-20 at 8 p.m., March 21 at 2:30 p.m., March 24-25 at 7:30 p.m., March 26-27 at 8 p.m., March 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the theater, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte. Tickets range from $7 to $24 and are available at www.CarolinaTix.org.

“Snow White,” March 26 at 7 p.m., March 27 at 3 p.m. in the McGee Theatre of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Each child’s ticket (12 and younger) free with a $5 adult ticket. For tickets, call 704-233-8316 or go online to www.wingate.edu/culture.

“Jersey Boys,” March 31 at 7:30 p.m., April 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., April 2 at 8 p.m., April 3 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., April 4 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., April 6-8 at 7:30 p.m., April 9 at 8 p.m., April 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., April 11 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., April 13-15 at 7:30 p.m., Arpil 16 at 8 p.m., April 17 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., April 18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Ticket sale date TBA.

“Smoke on the Mountain,” presented by Theatre Charlotte, May 6 at 7:30 p.m., May 7-8 at 8 p.m., May 9 at 2:30 p.m., May 12-13 at 7:30 p.m., May 14-15 at 8 p.m., May 16 at 2:30 p.m., May 19-20 at 7:30 p.m., May 21-22 at 8 p.m., May 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the theater, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte. Tickets range from $7 to $24 and are available at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Miscellaneous

Aw Shucks Corn Maze, Thursdays through Sundays through Nov. 22. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Open to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays on haunted trail nights. Cost, $9 general admission.

Southern Christmas Show, today through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Park (formerly the Merchandise Mart) in Charlotte. Adult tickets are $7.50 with a VIC card at participating Harris Teeter stores, $8 online by phone or mail in advance, $9 at the door. Youth (ages 6 to 12) tickets are $3; under 6 free with paying adult. For information, call 704-376-6594 or go online to www.SouthernChristmasShow.com.

Elmo’s Green Thumb, today and Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Tickets are $14, $18, $23 and $30 and are available at the Coliseum box office and through Ticketmaster.

Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the festival grounds on Poplar Tent Road off N.C. Highway 73 between Concord and Huntersville. Tickets are $18 for adults, $7 for children 5 to 12 if purchased at Harris Teeter or online at RenFestInfo.com; tickets at the gate are $1 more. Senior discount tickets for 60 and older are $17 at the gate. For information, go to the Web site or call 704-896-5544 or 877-896-5544.

Garrison Keillor, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $24.50 and go on sale Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Christmas at Reed Gold Mine, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 11-12 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Reed Gold Mine, 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland. Dec. 11-12 events require reservations; call 704-721-4653 or e-mail johnreed1799@gmail.com for information.

Lipizzaner Stallions, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets range from $24.50 to $34.50 and are available at the Arena box office and through Ticketmaster.

The Aluminum Show, Jan. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 15 at 8 p.m., Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Jan. 19-21 at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 22 at 8 p.m., Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 29 at 8 p.m., Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. Tickets are available at the PAC box office in Founders Hall, by calling 704-372-1000 or online at www.CarolinaTix.org.

Spencer’s Theatre of Illusion, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theater of Wingate University’s Batte Center. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 704-233-8316 or online at www.wingate.edu/culture.

Southern Spring Home and Garden Show, March 3-4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Park (formerly the Charlotte Merchandise Mart). Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 in advance, $7.50 with a VIC card at participating Harris Teeter stores, free for youths 15 and younger (excluding groups). Group rate, $7.50 per person. For information or tickets call 800-849-0248 or go online to www.SouthernSpringHomeandGardenShow.com.

Harlem Globetrotters, March 20 at 7 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets range from $22 to $125 and are available at the Arena box office, at www.TimeWarnerCableArena.com and through Ticketmaster.