Three-Day Calendar

TODAY

Theater

DESSERTS, LOVE AND OTHER MYSTERIES: A comedy; 7 p.m. today, Saturday and May 30 and 31, 3 p.m. Sunday; Gray Wing Studio, 6390 Walnut Cove Road, Walkertown. Admission $18. Call 336-595-3553.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS: A play by Robert Harling; 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Benton Hall, 300 D St., North Wilkesboro. Presented by Wilkes Playmakers. Admission $10, $8 for seniors and students. Call 336-838-7529.

THE GRADUATE: A play by Terry Johnson, adapted from the novel by Charles Webb and the screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry; 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Wednesday through May 24, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; Piedmont Players Theatre, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. Presented by Piedmont Players Theatre. Admission $15, $12 for seniors and students, $10 for all seats on May 21. Call 704-633-5471.

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS: A musical by Larry L. King, Peter Masterson and Carol Hall; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Dunn Auditorium, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Drive. Presented by Theatre Alliance. Open to those ages 18 and older. Admission $16, $14 seniors and students. Call 336-768-5655.

THE FANTASTICKS: A musical by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones; 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday through May 24, 2 p.m. Saturday and May 24; New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2570 Harper Road, Clemmons. Presented by Clemmons Community Theatre. Admission $10, $8 for seniors and students. Call 336-280-0455.

TWELVE TREATISES ON MEMORY -- AN EPISTEMOLOGICAL SLAPSTICK (WITH SOCK PUPPETS): A play by John Crutchfield; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Presented by the Greensboro Playwrights' Forum and 3rd Stage Theatre Co. Admission $11. Call 336-272-0160.

PERIPHERY: A play by Ed Simpson; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Presented by Community Theatre of Greensboro. Admission $25 and $20, $18 for seniors, free for students. Call 336-333-7469 or seewww.ctgso.org.

Fundraisers

ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT SALE: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today, 8 a.m. until noon Saturday; Center United Methodist Church, 186 Center Church Road, Lexington. Saturday, items will be sold at half price. Proceeds benefit the church fellowship center. Free. Call 336-731-6616.

CAROUSEL NIGHT: 7 p.m., Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane. Dinner and a silent auction of artwork created by children helped by the hospice Carousel Center. Proceeds benefit the center. Admission $45. Call 336-768-3972 or see www.hospicecarecenter.org.

Comedy

THE ROBOT JOHNSON SHOW: 8 and 10 p.m. today, Saturday, next Friday and May 24, 30 and 31; Duke Energy Theatre at Spirit Square, Charlotte. Admission$15. Call 704-372-1000 or seewww.BlumenthalCenter.org.

Festivals

GREEK FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 435 Keating Drive. Food, Greek music and dancing, sanctuary tours, marketplace, children's activities, cooking demonstrations, raffles. Partial proceeds benefit Brenner Children's Hospital. Admission $1, free for children younger than 12. Call 336-765-7145.

Lectures

RESPONSE TO A CHALLENGE -- MESDA AND THE SEARCH FOR THE NEW SOUTH: 3 p.m., Salemtowne Retirement Community, Community Center, 1000 Salemtowne Drive. Sally Gant of Old Salem will discuss the founding and work of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, a museum in Old Salem. Free. Call 336-714-2195. For driving directions, see www.salemtowne.org.

Biking

BIKE TRIP: Town to Trails will sponsor a bike trip to the Virginia Creeper Trail. Bus will leave at 7 a.m. from Ken's Bike Shop on Reynolda Road. Cost is $100. Bike rentals available. See wwwtowntotrails.com or call 336-407-0516.

Kids

IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY: A play by Nancy Shaeffer and B. Wolf, based on Laura Numeroff's book; 10 a.m., The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. Meant for children kindergarten through third grade. Presented by the Children's Theatre of Winston-Salem and Tarradiddle Players. Admission $8. Call 336-725-4531.

SATURDAY

Music

PICKIN' IN THE PARK: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hagan-Stone Park, 5920 Hagan-Stone Park Road, Pleasant Garden. Starring Big Country Bluegrass, New Direction, Nu-Blu, Steel Magnolia and others. Free. Call 336-420-0238 or see www.highlonesomestrings.org.

THE KING BEES: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. Visit www.childressvineyards.com.

AMBASSADOR GOSPEL CHOIR: 4 p.m., Gray Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. Admission $5. Call 336-721-7350.

SUMMER ON TRADE: 7-10 p.m. Sixth and Trade streets. Guest artist: Caleb Caudle. Free. Call 336-354-1500.

WINSTON-SALEM SYMPHONY KICKED-BACK CLASSICS: 7:30 p.m., Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. Admission $10-$35. Call 336-721-1945.

LONESOME RIVER BAND: 7:30 p.m., Hayes Performing Arts Center, Blowing Rock. Admission $20, $14 for students. Call 828-295-9627 or see www.HayesCenter.org.

TIM McGRAW, JASON ALDEAN, HALFWAY TO HAZARD: 7:30 p.m., Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, Raleigh. For ticket information, call 336-722-6400 or see www.ticketmaster.com.

SALEM COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: 8 p.m., Salem Fine Arts Center, Salem College. Free. Call 336-766-6712.

Fundraisers

ST. ANNE'S YARD SALE 2008: 8 a.m. until noon, St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 2690 Fairlawn Drive. Proceeds benefit church ministries. Call 336-768-0174.

KITCHEN THYME TOUR: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., High Point. Eight homes will be on view. Proceeds benefit Junior League of High Point projects. Admission $25, $20 in advance. Call 336-889-5479 or see www.jlhp.org.

BEACH BASH 2008: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Linbrook Hall, near Trinity. Silent and live auctions, dog demonstrations, bake sale, wine garden, raffle. Proceeds benefit Ruff Love Rescue, a Triad-area group helping abandoned and neglected animals. Open to humans only. Admission including a meal: $25. Call 336-687-9040 or seewww.ruffloverescue.com.

2008 SHOWCASE OF REMODELED HOMES: Noon until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Winston-Salem area. Homes will be on view to benefit Partners for Homeownership, a local charity. Admission $7, free for children younger than 12. For details, see the insert in the Journal on May 16. Call 336-768-5942 or see www.hbaws.org.

GIVE ME SHELTER: 6:30 p.m., Marriott Hotel, 425 N. Cherry St. Dancing to live music by Special Occasion, cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit the Northwest North Carolina chapter of the American Red Cross. Tickets are $100. Call 335-245-5751 or 336-245-5750.

Visuals arts

ART IN THE PARK: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., American Legion grounds, Blowing Rock. Juried arts and fine crafts by dozens of vendors. Free. Call 828-295-7851.

Festivals

MAYBERRY FARM FEST: 9 a.m., downtown Mount Airy. Food vendors, live bluegrass and old-time music, crafts, tractor parade, tractor show, children's activities, raffle. Call 336-786-4511 or send e-mail to jpharr@triad.rr.com.

YADKIN VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Elkin Municipal Park, Elkin. Admission $5. Call 336-835-2025.

Sports

BIKE TRIP: Town to Trails will sponsor a bike trip to the Virginia Creeper Trail. Bus will leave at 7 a.m. from Paceline Bicycles. Cost is $100. Bike rentals available. See wwwtowntotrails.com or call 336-407-0516.

CAROLINA PETANQUE TOURNAMENT: Saturday and Sunday, Miller Park, 400 Leisure Lane. For details, call Bob Moyer at 336-577-6371 or see www.carolina-petanque.blogspot.com.

Kids

BIKE SAFETY DAY: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gateway YWCA, 1300 S. Main St. Food, entertainment, free helmets, a bike rodeo and raffle. Free. Call 336-761-5100, ext. 13.

THE NIGHT THE PORTRAITS SPOKE: 1 and 3 p.m., Old Salem Children's Museum, Horton Museum Center, 924 S. Main St. A puppet show. For ticket information, call 336-721-7350.

Other

ANNUAL CLASSIC-CAR SHOW AND OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., River Landing at Sandy Ridge, 1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax. About 50 antique and classic cars on display, children's entertainment, food. Free. Call 336-668-4900, ext. 4151, or see www.riverlandingsr.org.

GRAND OPENING OF HAUSER HOUSE: 1-5 p.m., Westbend Vineyards, 5396 Williams Road, Lewisville. The restored circa 1850 house will be open for viewing, and there will be music, food and wine. Admission $15, $10 in advance. Call 336-945-5032.

MAGNOLIA BALL: 6 p.m., Forsyth Country Club, 3101 Country Club Road. A gala in celebration of Piedmont Opera's 30th anniversary, with live entertainment by Piedmont Opera artists of the past, food, dancing, silent auction. For tickets, call 336-725-7101.

SUNDAY

Film

LIVING YOGA -- THE LIFE AND TEACHING OF SWAMI SATCHIDANANDA: 4 p.m., Lavender Yoga Studio, 1001 N. Peace Haven Road. A documentary. Reservations required. Free. Call Candi Lavender at 336-765-4675 or send e-mail to candi.lavender@lycos.com.

Music

MELONBELLY: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. Visit www.childressvineyards.com.

SNOW CREEK OLD TYME BAND: 2 p.m., Hanging Rock State Park visitor center, Danbury. Free. Call 336-593-8480.

WINSTON-SALEM SYMPHONY: 3 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. Admission $15-$50. Call 336-721-1945.

HIGHLAND CAMERATA: 3 p.m. Sunday, Galax Presbyterian Church, Galax, Va.; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sparta Presbyterian Church, Sparta; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Brush Creek Hall, Independence, Va. Free; donations accepted. Call Debbie Brady at 336-372-4402.

THE TWIN CITY CHORISTERS: 4 p.m., Carver High School, 3545 Carver School Road. Admission $10. Call Rudy Anderson at 336-744-0048 or Shonta Moore at 336-682-1841.

HIGH POINT COMMUNITY CHORUS: 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, 405 N. Main St., High Point. Free; donations accepted. Call 336-454-4939.

INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN DRUMMING: 4-5:30 p.m., T'ai Chi Center, 612 N. Trade St. No experience necessary. Rental drums available. Fee: $20, discounts available for children younger than 12 accompanied by an adult. Call 336-774-3898 or send e-mail to info@livingrhythms.com.

N.C. SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WIND ENSEMBLE: 7:30 p.m., Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. The Philidor Percussion Ensemble will perform with the wind ensemble. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 336-721-1945.

Fundraisers

CLEMMONS FOOD PANTRY PICNIC: Noon until 3 p.m., Clemmons United Methodist Church, 3700 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Food, activities, silent auction. Proceeds benefit the pantry. Call Jill Atherton at 336-712-9857.

Mother/daughter

POCKETBOOK ANTHROPOLOGY -- A TREASURE OF HANDBAGS: 2:30-4 p.m., Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University. A workshop for elementary-school-age children accompanied by an adult. Participants will make a purse and have refreshments. Registration required. Admission $6. Call 336-758-5282.

Biking

BIKE TRIP: Town to Trails will sponsor a bike trip to the New River Trail. The group will leave at 1 p.m. from Ken's Bike Shop on Reynolda Road. Cost is $70. Bike rentals available. See www.towntotrails.com or call 336-407-0516.