The Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at the Hayti Heritage Center will open “Woven Melodies,” an exhibition of the remarkable work of the African American Quilt Circle of Durham, with a free public reception at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24. The show will remain up through Sept. 30. 919-683-1709

Performance artist Pablo Finkel presents “The Relationship Play,” an improv piece in four scenes performed by Pablo’s All-Star Players, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24-25, at Common Ground Theatre. 919-698-3870, cgtheatre.com

Smart popsters The Old Ceremony play for free on the lawn at the American Tobacco Campus at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, something yummy to eat, and relax – it’s Friday! americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com