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Theater: Openings
American POP! Carolina Voices' MainStage Choir will celebrate American popular songs of the 20th Century. May 14-15, 8pm; May 15-16, 3pm. $20-$25. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
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.
Lullaby of Broadway A high-energy concert of the Best of Broadway featuring a top notch Broadway cast. May 17-30, 8pm; Sat-Sun, 2pm matinees also. $35-$39. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Theatre for Change A reading of Misha Shulman's The Fist. Wed., May 12, 7 p.m. Free. The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737.
White Man Dancing A Romantic comedy triangle about one actor, one writer, and one wife. www.nccast.com. May 13-May 29, Wed - Sat, 8pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
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.
The Egg & I This family comedy is written for all ages and shares a family's struggles as they strive to live a simpler life down on the farm. May 13-15, 8pm. $8-$12. Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring Street, NW, Concord. 704-788-2405.
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.
Omega A science-fiction adventure comedy by Tony Wright. It is the future and the male race has been destroyed by a deadly virus. Performed by an all-female cast. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 28. $10. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
Rumors This fast-paced Neil Simon comedy will be presented by Theatre Charlotte. May 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 13-15, 20-22 at 8pm, May 23 at 3pm. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
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. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Visual Arts: Openings
Breathe Art Space East Wind. An exhibit of paintings, embossings, woodcuts and calligraphy by Mona Wu. Opening Reception: May 14, 6-9pm. May 14-July 3. 228 Caldwell Lane, Suite B, Davidson. 704-896-1799.
Redsky Gallery Experiencing the Wonder in the Common. A group exhibit. Opening Reception: May 14, 6:00-8:30pm. May 14-June 30. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
The Clay Cafe, Rock Hill Earth and Oil. Featuring wheel-thrown functional pottery and traditional oil medium paintings. May 14; May 15, 7-10 p.m.
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 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.
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.
Bank of America Plaza Surface Matters. Artists from the Southeast explore surface and materials challenging the viewer to look deeper and stretch their awareness, using newspaper, steel, concrete, monofilament, fiber, acrylics and oil. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Also at First Citizens, 128 S. Tryon. Through Nov 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
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.
Center of the Earth Gallery Louis St. Lewis. NC native St. Lewis is known for colorful bold pop art collages on glass. May 5-June 19. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
