Classical Music

Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Performance featuring works by Haydn, Vaughan Williams and Tchaikovsky. Tue., April 20, 8 p.m. Free. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2357.

Harmonies of Earth and Heaven A mirror on the past with medieval and renaissance music, presented by Carolina Pro Musica. Fri., April 16, 8 p.m. Free. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-334-3468.

The Juilliard String Quartet Among its many accomplishments, the Juilliard String Quartet serves as Quartet-in-Residence for the Library of Congress. Sat., April 17, 7:30 p.m. $25. Dana Auditorium, Queens University. 704-337-2213.

La bohème Opera Carolina's presentation of Puccini's most popular opera of love, truth and fate. www.operacarolina.org. Apr. 15, 7:30pm; Apr. 16-17, 8pm; Apr. 18, 2pm. $10-$79. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Mozart Chamber Music Concert The Charlotte Symphony's Community Connections program presents Mozart's Clarinet Quintet for clarinet and string quartet, K. 581. Unitarian Universalist Church, 234 N. Sharon Amity Rd. Wed., April 21, 7:30 p.m. Free. 704-366-8623.

The Singing Hoosiers A performance by the Grammy-nominated group from Indiana University. Thu., April 15, 8 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-334-3468.

Comedy

Bayou Kitchen Comedy. Extreme Improv: Fridays 8pm - Chicago Style long form improv "The Gallery"; Saturdays 8pm - "Who's Line Is it?" style improv; Psychotic Pooch at 10pm. Fridays and Saturdays. www.extremeimprov.comwww.psychoticpooch.com. $10. 1958 E 7th St. 866-467-7681.

The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Apr. 14-17: Allyn Ball, Dan Johnson & Scott Ogeycheck; Apr. 17: The Perch sketch comedy (midnight); Apr. 18: Mathis Madness with Allyn Ball; Apr. 21-24: Marc Ryan, DC Malone & Mary Asher. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

Katchikally NickLewis Comedy Corner. Best of Urban Comedians from HBO, BET Comicview. Fri & Sat 10pm. 204 W. Woodlawn Road Suite A. 704-567-2634.

Ovations Comedy Variety Show. "The Waki Tiki show" featuring the Kahuna's of Comedy. In the Luau Lounge. Fri & Sat, 10pm. 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.

The Perch Theatre New Location. Sketch comedy club/theater. www.theperch.com. 830 Lamar Ave. 704-372-7724.

Visulite Theatre The Perch & Talking baby. Live Sketch Comedy. Thu., April 15, 10 p.m. 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-372-7724.

Dance

Davidson College Dance Ensemble Program features works by 20 choreographers and more than 100 dancers. April 16; April 17, 8 p.m. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

NCDT Exposed North Carolina Dance Theatre 2 dancers present an opportunity to witness the behind-the-scene reality of dancers' lives, discipline and athleticism. Apr. 20-23, 11am-5pm. Wachovia Atrium. 704-372-00101 ext 107.

Museums

Charlotte Museum of History The Faces of Our State. Through June 2004. Powerful Persuaders: World War II Posters. Guns, tanks, and bombs may have been the chief weapons of World War II, but there were other forms of warfare. Propaganda posters waged an ongoing campaign for the hearts and minds of the American people. Through Sept. 1. Soldier's Stories: War in the First Person. Continues through Sept. 30, 2004. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.

Discovery Place Machine Shop. Get a lift from the pulley, spin wheels, gears and learn about inclined planes and more. Daily. Mix & Max: Omnimax after hours. The program is aimed at anyone looking for something different. Live music, Omnimax films, food and cash bar. Third Friday of every month. $10 members $12 (non-members). Omnimax. Now showing: Ocean Oasis, NASCAR: The IMAX Experience, T. rex: Back to the Cretaceous, and Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. A T. Rex Named Sue. A fully articulated cast of a T. Rex fossil now on display. www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.

Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Courage: The Carolina Story That Changed America. The 1954 decision, Brown v. Board of Education (the Supreme Court declared racially segregated public schools unconstitutional), initiated massive change in race relations across the country. Through Aug. 15. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

Mint Museum of Art Fashions of the Crinoline Era: 1840-1865. Eight mid 19th century crinoline fashions, featuring wide hoop skirts, from the museum's costume collection are currently on display. Through May 2004. Margaret Bourke-White. The photography of design, 1927-1936. April 8-May 2. Through the Eye of the Camera. 19th and 20th century photography. April 8-May 2. VantagePoint II. Julie Heffernan: Interior Transformations, featuring large scale paintings. April 8-Sept. 5. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Art of Gold. Exhibit presents 80 contemporary gold objects. Apr. 3-Aug. 8. The Artful Teapot: 20th Century Expressions from the Kamm Collection. An exhibit examining the chameleon-like form of the teapot and how it has become an inventive vehicle for artistic expression in the 20th century. Through May 30. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.