Davidson College’s theater department is gearing up for the upcoming production of “ Kokoro ” with a lecture series that begins with events Monday and Tuesday. The Warehouse Performing Arts Center’s play “ Frozen ” continues this weekend, with shows Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Davidson Lands Conservancy and partners host a star-gazing party Friday. Saturday is the 7th annual Souper Bowl where patrons will be invited to sample soups provided by about 10 area restaurants. There are three Davidson College basketball games this week: the women against Elon on Monday and Western Carolina on Saturday and the men against Chattanooga on Saturday. Meanwhile, next Sunday, Feb. 6, is the NFL’s Super Bowl, but if football isn’t your style, the college’s Asian Culture & Awareness Association will host a Lunar New Year celebration and fireworks .
These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. At right on this page, see our movie showtimes listings for Our Town Cinemas where “Country Strong” opens on Friday, joining “The Green Hornet,” “The Fighter,” “The King’s Speech,” and “No Strings Attached.”
Kids Read , 4-5:30 p.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – A book club for 3rd and 4th graders led by volunteers Luke and Thomas Churchill. Silverfin, the Young Bond Series is this meeting’s selection. Includes comprehension questions and fun activities. Call Beverly at 704-416-4000 for more information.
Davidson Women’s Basketball , 7 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena, 200 Baker Dr. – Davidson women’s basketball vs. Elon. Details on www.davidsonwildcats.com .
Lecture: Visualizing War and Peace , 7 p.m., Hance Auditorium, Chambers Building, Davidson College – Dr. Elena Creef, Professor of Asian American Women”s Studies at Wellesley College, will deliver a lecture on “Notes on How to Read a Japanese War Bride Family Album.” Part of the lecture series built around the Theatre Department’s production of Kokoro. Free. Visit www.davidson.edu for more information.
Davidson Planning Board , 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Monthly town planning board meeting. Agenda includes discussion of revised rules of procedure and proposed planning ordinance changes aimed at expanding potential uses of the former Davidson East site, off NC 73. See our Real & Estate section preview .
Reading Kokoro , 11 a.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College – Elena Creef, professor of Asian American Women’s Studies at Wellesley College, will speak about “A Playwright with Heart: Reading Kokoro and the Work of Velina Hasu Houston” as part of a series of events connected to the theatre department’s performance of Kokoro. Free. For information call 704-894-2440.
Library Task Force , 3-6:30 p.m., Morrison Regional Library, 7015 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte – Future of the Library Task Force meeting, charged with developing recommendations for the sustainable future of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Visit charmeck.org for more information.
North Meck Woman’s Club , 6 p.m., Alton’s Restaurant, 19918 North Cove Road, Cornelius – Monthly night meeting. Visitors and potential members are welcome. Contact Denise Carter at 704-892-1041 or 3Boxers@bellsouth.net .
North Meck Woman’s Club , 10:30 a.m., Northstone Country Club, 15801 Northstone Dr., Huntersville – Monthly meeting featuring Lisa M. Conover, the owner of Dancing Leaf Spa & Salon. Conover will lead a discussion on facial reflexology, creating improved skin care awareness through cosmetic and energy based techniques. Includes luncheon for $14. Contact Starr Miller at 704-896-3321 or NMWClub@gmail.com .
Spanish for Kids , 11:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Preschoolers learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. No registration necessary; call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.
Drink Pink at Flatiron , 5 pm until ??, Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, South Main and South streets, Davidson – Flatiron and Davidson College’s Connor eating house throw a “Drink Pink” fund-raiser. A portion of the profits will directly benefit Connor’s March 12 “Bosom Buddies” gala and Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test. Contacts: flatirononmain.com
Prospects for Peace , 7 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College – Syrian Ambassador to the United States Imad Moustapha will give a talk entitled “Prospects for Peace in the Middle East: A Syrian Perspective.” Free. For information call 704-894-2440.
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