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Lollipops 1 Peter and the Wolf is both theatrically and musically performed by the Magic Circle Mime Company production. Conducting by Alan Yamamoto. Pre-Concert festival, 10 a.m. Oct. 6, 11 a.m. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Lollipops 2 Seemore Goodstuff, WTVI's elephant and his pals investigate the orchestra. Also performing are the Grey Seal Puppets. Pre-Concert festival, 10 a.m. Nov. 3, 11 a.m. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Magic of Christmas The Charlotte Symphony Pops present its annual holiday celebration. Performances include caroling choirs, sing-alongs, and special guest performances. Dec. 7, 8 p.m.; Dec. 8, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Marian Anderson String Quartet Sat., Nov. 3. 8 p.m. $15. Dana Auditorium, Queens University, 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-337-2213.

MCBRYDE HALL AT WINTHROP UNIVERSITY Winthrop Chorale, Winthrop Chamber Singers, Winthrop Jazz Voices. Nov.19, 7:30 p.m. Olde English Madrigal Feaste. $35. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. www.winthrop.edu/music.

Mendelssohn's String Octet Opus 20 Dec. 4. Chamber Music at St. Peter's, 115 W. 7th Street. 704-335-0009.

OVENS AUDITORIUM Back to Broadway. Opening the Philharmonic's 18th season. Sept. 22, 8 p.m. A Philharmonic Evening. Highlights of the evening include popular classics and Broadway show tunes. $20-$30. www.charlottephilharmonic.org. 704-543-5551.

Pops 1 Manhattan transfer The Grammy winning vocal quartet, The Manhattan Transfer, to perform. Conducting by Albert-George Schram. Oct. 5 & 6, 8 p.m. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Pops 2 natalie cole Grammy award winner, Natalie Cole to deliver performance after recently having released her twentieth studio album. Conducting by Albert-George Schram. Oct. 12, 8 p.m. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-972-2000.

Pops 3 hooray for hollywood! Conductor, Michael Krajewski, leads the Orchestra in performing Hollywood's greatest scores. Nov. 2 & 3, 8 p.m. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Pops 4 bravo broadway! Jodi Benson, Anne Runolfsson and Doug LaBrecque to perform as tribute to The Great White Way. Nov. 23 & 24, 8 p.m. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Romeo et Juliette By Charles Gounod. Thurs., Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20, 8 p.m, Sun., Oct. 21, 2 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Schubert's String Quartet in D Minor "Death and the Maiden" featuring Joseph Meyer, violin, Tatiana Karpova, violin, Sacha Barlow, viola and Alan Black, cello. Nov. 6. Chamber Music at St. Peter's, 115 W. 7th St. 704-335-0009.

Tchaikovsky's String Sextet "Souvenir De Florence" Featuring special guests The Ciompi Quartet from Duke University, Sacha Barlow, viola and Alan Black, cello. Sept. 4. Chamber Music at St. Peter's, 115 W. 7th St. 704-335-0009.

TILLMAN HALL AT WINTHROP UNIVERSITY Sounds of Saturn. Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. www.winthrop.edu/music.

Tres Vidas Performed by The Core Ensemble, this performance shows the times and works of three significant Latin and South American women: Frida Kahlo, Rufina Amaya and Alfonsina Storni. Sept. 26, 8 p.m. www.performances.uncc.edu. UNC-Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

TYLER-TALLMAN HALL, SLOAN MUSIC CENTER Jeanne Stark-Iochmans, pianist. Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Ensemble East. Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. Davidson College Friends of the Arts. 704-894-2135.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE Jazz Ensembles Sept. 28, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. Wind Ensemble. Oct. 2, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Symphonic Band. Dec. 4. The University Choral. Oct. 5, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Drum, Sing, and Stomp Like an Arab: Music and Dance from the Arab World. Sept. 5, 8 p.m. The Percussion Ensemble. Nov. 26, 8 p.m. The Flute Choir. Nov. 19. The Tuba Ensemble. Nov. 20, 8 p.m. www.uncc.edu.

WINTHROP UNIVERSITY Friends of the Conservatory Series. $15. Sept. 14, 8 p.m. Band Concert on the Lawn. Sept. 23, 6 p.m. www.winthrop.edu/music.

Comedy

CHARLOTTE COMEDY THEATER AT THE GRADUATE Resident cast performs audience interactive improv comedy. Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m. Stand Up and Open Mic with guest headliners. Sun., Thurs. 8 p.m. Improv Comedy Classes. Eight week sessions. Tues. 7-10. www.charlottecomedy.com. 866-467-7681.

CHICAGO CITY LIMITS NYC's longest running improvisation group. George A Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center. $25. Oct. 18. 704-233-8300.

HABITUAL RITUAL Sketch comedy performed by Charlotte's hottest comedians. The Black Box Theater at Hart Witzen. $10 Sept. 7, 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 16, Dec. 7, 21. 704-806-1797.

Last Comic Standing Oct. 22, 8 p.m. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Dance

BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Bellydancing Superstars. Oct. 23. Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. Oct. 29. Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy Oct. 30-Nov. 4. The Shaolin Warriors. Nov. 6. www.performingartsctr.org. 704-372-1000.

BOLD MOVES Presented by Kim Robards Dance. A professional modern dance company that will absolutely delight. $15-$22.50. Oct. 26, 27. 704-861-0686.

Dance Moves: The Fall Dance Concert The concert will display new choreography and use a wide range of inventive movements from the Dance faculty and guest artists. Nov. 14-17, 8 p.m.; Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Anne R. Belk Theater, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.