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Tea Rex Teahouse Poetry Open Mic with Jonathan Rice. Sat., Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. 2102 South Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Theater: Openings
4 O'CLOCK THEATRE Featuring several local playwrights including Ann Marie Oliva and Laura Pfizenmayer. Feb. 15 & 16, 4pm. $6. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-334-9128.
Divorce Southern Style This southern comedy set in Charlotte, NC, is about Eleanor, a divorcee of 15 years, who running low on cash, decides to reconcile with her ex-husband Walter. Directed by Roberta Spampinato. This production runs Feb. 7-9 & 14-16. The Fri. & Sat. performances will be at 8pm and Sun. performances will be at 3pm. $7 adults, $5 students (through grade 12) and senior citizens. Clover Middle School Auditorium, 320 Clinton Ave., Clover.
Done to Death Directed by Henry Buckley. Feb. 13-16, 7 p.m.; Feb. 20-22, 7 p.m. $12 adults, $10 students/seniors. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., P.O. Box 302, Gastonia. 704-865-0160.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum A light, fast-paced farce by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Co-sponsored by the Department of Music. Performances held in the Johnson Theatre. Feb. 19-22, 8 p.m.; Feb. 23, 2 p.m. $3 w/ Winthrop ID, $7 general admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.
Little Murders A brutal black comedy about one New York City family's encounters with random and senseless violence. This show contains adult themes. Produced by BareBones Theatre Group and Stage One Productions. Tickets may be reserved by phone or purchased at the door. Feb. 12-15, 8 p.m.; Feb. 16, 3 p.m.; Feb. 19-22, 8 p.m. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Master Harold and the Boys John Hartness directs Fugard's classic play about racism and fatherhood in Apartheid-era South Africa. Feb. 19- Pay What You Can Night. Feb. 13-15, 8 p.m.; Feb. 19-22, 8 p.m. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Negras Eros This play explores some of the myths and realities surrounding the sexuality and sensuality of black women from a socio-political point of view. Performances are Thurs.- Sat., Feb. 13-22 at 8pm. $12 members, $14 non-members. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Off-Tryon Theater Group Performing "Diaries of Adam & Eve" and "Dialogue for Lovers." Fri., Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Free. Wine Basket, 830 Lamar Ave. 704-333-3465.
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.
Romeo and Juliet Unlike the traditional rendering, this version moves back and forth between the engaging images and emotions of Shakespeare's original, the last minutes of Juliet's life and a time long past the tragic events. Presented by the Moving Poets Theater of Dance. Feb. 12- 16. Wed.- Sat., 8pm. Sun., 7pm. $15-$24.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
State Fair CPCC's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical follows the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of romance and adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Feb. 14-15, 8 p.m.; Feb. 21-22, 8 p.m.; Feb. 23, 2:30 p.m. $12. Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
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.
Twenty Years Ago With a humorous look at school days in the 1970s, the plot focuses on the return of four students to their 20-year class reunion. Reservations required. Presented by NarroWay productions. www.narroway.net. Feb. 14-15. $24.95 for meal and show. The Studio at Regent Park, Fort Mill. 803-802-2300.
Valentine's Dinner Theatre w/ Melissa Walker Dinner will begin at 6pm in LaVerne Banquet Hall with the performance following at 7:30pm in the Hannah Covington McGee Theatre. Walker tours regularly in the US including festivals and such noted New York venues as the Jazz Standard and Birdland. Fri., Feb. 14. $45 for dinner and performance; $25 performance only. Wingate University. 704-233-8300.
Theater: Ongoing
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. Feb. 6-8, 8 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2:30 p.m. $15-$20. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Let Me Sing- A Musical Evolution Featuring more than 30 classic songs such as Alexander's Rag Time band, Look for the Silver Lining and A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody. The show not only traces the history of the art form but also explores how it defined the American character and spirit. Feb. 5-6, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 7-8, 8 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $27.25-$31.25. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
