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Winter Trilogy Chants delves into African tradition using a cappella chants along with high energy, intense choreography. The Rite of Spring is a work of intense passion, originally created in 1913 by Vaslav Nijinsky and Igor Stravinsky. For mature audiences only. They Shoot Horses, Don't They? tells the story of a dance marathon whose contestants depict the unrelenting personal desperation of the Great Depression. Presented by the North Carolina Dance Theatre. Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 8 p.m. $10-$55. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Spoken Word

Club Myxx Organik Funk. Hip-Hop, Spoken Word open mic. Featured artists and the hip-hop/neo-soul sounds of DJ Fuzz. Sundays, 9 p.m. $3 members, $5 non-members. 3110 S. Tryon St. 704-623-0058.

Mert's Heart and Soul Uptown Saturday Nite. Musical performances, spoken word artists, poets and an open mic contest. Performances by Monica Simpson & Ricardo Gardner. Last Saturday of every month, 11 p.m. $7 cover. Free for Aquarians. 214 N. College St. 704-623-0058.

Swing 1000 Rhythm Theory Tuesdays. Enjoy open mic poetry, music, and dancing. Doors open at 6pm. Poetry begins at 7:30pm. Tuesdays. Free before 7:15pm. 1000 Central Ave. 704-334-4443.

Theater: Openings

THE 24 HOUR THEATRE PROJECT Five playwrights write new 10-minute plays in 24 hours revolving around the same theme. Presented by Barebones Theatre Group. Jan. 25, 9pm. $10. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Arts in Education: The Golden Goose A performance full of audience participation and laughs for the entire family. Always a sell-out. Call to book your seats in advance. Fri., Jan. 24, 9-11 a.m. $3 per person. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-684-3948 ext. 21.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof The play begins as members of a family celebrate the patriarch's 65th birthday. Sins of the past and greedy hopes of the future surround the event. Written by Tennessee Williams. Jan. 23-25, 8 p.m.; Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 8 p.m.; Feb. 2, 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 6-8, 8 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2:30 p.m. $15-$20. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Cyrano A three-person adaption of Edmond Rostand's enduring love story. The simplification of the story allows audiences to focus on the three main characters and the love triangle that has entangled them. Recommended for ages 10 & up. Jan. 24-25, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, 2 p.m.; Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 1, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $8-$10. Children's Theatre of Charlotte.

Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Favorite English Fairy Tales Magic beans, bags of gold, handfuls of straw and other strange and wonderful things are all part of English fairy tales. Directed by Rupert Barber. Held in the Black Box Theatre of the Cunningham Fine Arts Building. Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, 3 p.m. General admission $4, children $3. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-892-8528.

The Marriage of Figaro This popular opera by Mozart will be performed in English in a modified version that incorporates singing and narration. Sat., Jan. 25, 8 p.m. Free. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2414.

Perfect Six Mark Eisman's new comedy compares the quest for perfect scores in the world of professional figure skating to the quest for perfect human relationships. All shows will be in Hodson Hall of the Cunningham Fine Arts Building. Feb. 5-8, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $4. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-892-8528.

Samuel Beckett In As Few Words As Possible The Farm Theatre presents these six short pieces by the father of the absurd, Samuel Beckett. The evening includes Act Without Words I and II, Quad, Come and Go, Catastrophe and Breath. All shows are at 8pm. Jan. 23-25; Jan. 30-Feb. 1. $12 regular admission, $5 students. $10 tickets are available with advance registration. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.

Suburbia This contemporary play is about 3 characters in their early 20s who are faced with conflicts such as alcohol abuse, drug abuse, suicide and dealing with success and failure. Appropriate for ages 18 and older. Performances held in the Johnson Studio Theatre. Feb. 5-8, 8 p.m. $3 w/ Winthrop ID, $7 general admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.

The Waiting Room A contemporary comedy set in a doctor's waiting room as three women from three different cultures and time periods become acquainted with each other and each other's health issues. Produced by The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte. Show dates and times: Jan. 29- Feb 16 with 7:30pm performances on Wed. & Thurs; 8pm performances on Fri. & Sat; and a matinee performance at 2pm on Feb. 16. $15-$20. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.