Charlotte Symphony The Charlotte Symphony performs "The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony." Amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by singer Randy Jackson. Fri., April 1, 8 p.m. $18-$38. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-972-2000.

Charlotte Symphony A performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 and Brahms' A German Requiem. www.charlottesymphony.org. April 8, 8 p.m.; April 9, 8 p.m. $14-$68. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

First Tuesday Concerts Chamber Music at St. Peter's presents Schubert's "Rosamunde" String Quartet. AfterWork Concert begins at 5:30 p.m. Tue., April 5, 12:10 p.m. Free. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-335-0009.

Providence Chamber Music Series Musicians from the Charlotte Symphony present a concert featuring "The Piano," a Brahms Sonata and Dvorak's "Dumky" Trio. Sun., April 10, 7 p.m. Free. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-333-9536.

Tosca Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece is a tale of obsessive love, manipulation and betrayal. Presented by Opera Carolina. March 31, 7:30 p.m.; April 2, 8 p.m.; April 3, 2 p.m. $10-$81. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Wingate Classical Series Wingate University's 2004-2005 classical series highlights mezzo-soprano Mary Phillips. www.wingate.edu. Thu., March 31, 7:30 p.m. $15. George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University. 704-233-8300.

Comedy

The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Mar. 30-Apr. 2: Dale Jones and Rob Jenkins. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille The Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience. Whose Line, Second City, and Sketchprov- style improv comedy. Reservations suggested. www.pinkturtle.net. Sat., 8:30pm. $5. 911 E. Morehead St. 704-301-1564.

Fire & Ice Lounge Stand-Up Comedy. "Fools Club". Fri., April 1, 7 p.m. $5. 1228 Gordon St. 704-965-4425.

SK Netcafe Stand-Up. "Comedy for Cans." Bring canned goods to feed the hungry. Wed., April 6, 10 p.m. 1425 Elizabeth Ave. 704-334-1523.

Dance

Dances of India Experience the traditional Indian Classical and Folk dances and the rhythmic challenges of international dance styles, presented by Dr. Maha Gingrich. Sat., April 2, 4-6 p.m. $5. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Museums

Charlotte Museum of History Our Changing Landscape: Early Views of People and Place in the Carolina Piedmont. An exhibition that illustrates and interprets the changes in the Carolina Piedmont landscape. March 24-May 25. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.

Discovery Place If These Walls Could Talk. The exhibit investigates the science and history of the structures that human create. March 24-May 31. IMAX Dome. Now showing Roar: Lions of the Kalahari, Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure and Forces of Nature. www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.

Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Rural Voices and Visions: Local Communities Speak Out About Their Landscapes. March 24-April 20. What's in Your Purse?. An insightful discussion between women on how to better manage money to meet current financial goals and to build a sound financial base for the future. Reservations requested. Wed., March 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free, bring lunch or box lunch $10. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

Mint Museum of Art Creighton Michael: Patterns of Perception. March 24-July 3. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection. April 2-Dec. 31. Speaking Volumes: Vessels from the Collections of Mint Museums. March 24-April 17. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. What is wine? Apr. 5, 6:30-8pm. $30. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

Museum of York County Eewww, Yuck!. Understanding Nature's Most Unhuggable Creatures. Through Summer 2005. Our Changing Landscapes: Early views of people and places in Carolina Piedmont. March 24-May 15. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

Readings & Signings

Barnes & Noble, Arboretum Elizabeth Dole. N.C Senator will discuss and sign her book Hearts Touched with Fire: My 500 Favorite Inspirational Quotations. Sat., April 2, 7 p.m. Susan Wittig Albert. Author of the China Bayles Mysteries will be in the store to discuss and sign her latest work, Dead Man's Bones. Sun., April 10, 2 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9481.

Beatties Ford Road Library Meet Tanure Ojaide. Award-winning author will read excerpts from his first novel, Sovereign Body, followed by a book signing and reception. Tue., April 12, 7 a.m. Free. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.

North County Regional Library The Secrets of War. Join Asheville-based writer Terry Garren for a discussion of his novel The Secrets of War, based on the Civil War experiences of his great-grandparents. Mon., April 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 704-895-0318.

South County Regional Library Maria Klein Koh. Author of the book Click, Click, Who's There? A Family-Based, Non-Technical Approach to Help Parents Protect Their Children Online, will discuss and sign copies of her book. Registration required. Tue., April 5, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 5801 Rea Rd. 704-341-1176.