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The Elephant Man Children's Theatre's Ensemble Company, made up of local high school actors, will present the play based on the life of John Merrick. May 12-13, 7:30pm; May 14, 9pm; May 15-16, 7:30pm. $9. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Faith County II Mooresville Community Theatre present the comedy in the Joe V. Knox Auditorium. May 7-8, 13-15, 8pm. $5. Mooresville Citizens Center, 215 N. Main St. 704-662-1025.

Rumors This fast-paced Neil Simon comedy will be presented by Theatre Charlotte. May 6-8, 13-16, 20-23, Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm. $17-$22. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Why We Have a Body Delve into the female psyche, presenting the struggle and search of four women in a kaleidoscopic form, shifting space and time. A co-production of Chickspeare & BareBones Theatre Group. www.barebones.org. May 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 at 8pm, May 23 at 3pm. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Theater: Ongoing

CEO/DOA Mystery Dinner Theater featuring comedy, murder and mayhem. Thu & Fri, 7pm; Sat, 6:30pm & 7:30pm. $35. Ovations, 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.

Les Miserables Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, Les Miserables is an epic saga sweeping three turbulent decades of 19th century France. May 4-6, 8pm; May 7, 8:15pm; May 8, 2pm & 8:15pm; May 9, 2pm & 7:30pm. $24-$61. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500.

The Odd Couple Neil Simon comedy presented by the Yorkville Players. www.yorkvilleplayers.com. May 7-8, 8pm; May 9, 3pm. $10. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-5025.

Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love Off-Tryon Theatre Company presents the production of Brad Fraser's controversial play. No one under 18 admitted without an adult. May 6-8, 8pm. $12-$15. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Wonder of the World Life changes in one minute for Cass when she discovers something shocking in her husband's sweater drawer. Recommended for mature audiences. Apr. 28-May 23; Wed & Thur at 7:30pm, Fri & Sat at 8pm; May 23 at 2:30pm. $17-$22, May 4 at 7:30: "Pay What You Can Night.". Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Visual Arts: Openings

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Abstract Vision. An exhibit by Diane Foust. Opening Reception: May 20, 5:30-7pm. May 5-June 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Blue Pony Gallery & Press Fragments. A selection of new monotypes and multi-media work by Margret Kuehni. May 7-June 19. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.

Cosmos Cafe Dual Hemispheres. Paintings and assemblages by JeffMangum. Opening Reception: May 6, 7pm-9pm. May 6-31. 300 N. College St., Suite 101. 704-372-3553.

ElderArt Gallery The Russians Are Coming. An exhibit of select group of Russian paintings by twenty artists who were from Charlotte's Sister City, Voronezh, Russia. May 5-June 30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

The Evening Muse Violeta Moreno. An exhibition of recent paintings. Opening Reception: May 7, 6pm-9pm. May 7-July 1. 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737.

Hart-Witzen Gallery Dismissing Difference. Featuring works of Charlotte's homeless citizens created at the Urban Ministry Center's Art Works 945 program. May 7; May 8, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Tony Hernandez. A solo exhibition titled Reflection in King's Blue. Opening Reception: May 7, 6-8pm. May 7-June 12. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Hodges Taylor Gallery The Figure: Inside Out, A Psychological Survey of the Human Form. Also on exhibit: Bob Trotman: Recent Sculpture. Both explore the human figure with various media. Opening Reception: May 7, 6-8pm. May 7-June 27. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Joie Lassiter Gallery Jimmy O'Neal. Primacy of Movement: Works from the Rose Museum "Painting 4" exhibition. Opening Reception: May 7. May 7-June 11. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.

Shain Gallery Vacation Vistas. A new collection of European landscapes and village scenes by Henry Barnes. Also on exhibit new works by five artists. Through May. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Synergy Studios, Shelby Kathleen Jardine. Opening Reception: May 7, 5:30-8:30pm. May 7-Jul 2. 212B W. Warren St.

Therapy Marketplace & Cafe Pura Vida Gallery. Collection including Dali, LeKinff, Warhol, Besner, and Chemiakin. Through May. 401 N. Tryon Street, Ste 102. 704-333-1353.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center The Pride Collection. An exhibit of extensive collection of art of the late Dr. Harold S. Pride, Sr. Through June. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Art Preserve Herb Jackson. A showing of Jackson's small oil paintings on panel, in conjunction with Christa Faut Gallery. Through Jun. 5. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.

Article Gallery New Works. Local artists Adrienne Dellinger, Jennifer Mecca, and Sandy Singletary. Through May 23. 2041 South Blvd. 704-376-5881.

Bank of America Gallery Objects of Contemplation. An exhibition of selected still life worksfrom the permanent collection of the Weatherspoon Art Museum. Through July 5. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.